Ireland: 1st century A.D.A pregnant refugee fleeing through the wilderness encounters a relentless predator.Only by drawing on all her courage and cunning can she hope to survive.This free short story is a prequel to the Fionn mac Cumhal Series based on the 12th century 'Macgnímartha Finn' (The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn). That manuscript recounts the fascinating tale of the birth and adventures of Ireland’s greatest hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill.

Drawn by the lure of ancient magic, a boy with special needs and unusual talents becomes valuable to both sides of the war. Fleeing those sent to capture him, he and his sister board Dragon Airways.

Call of the Herald is book one of The Dawning of Power young adult epic fantasy trilogy.Echoes of the ancients' power are distant memories, tattered and faded by the passage of eons, but that is about to change. A new dawn has arrived. Latent abilities, harbored in mankind's deepest fibers, wait to be unleashed. Ancient evils awaken, and old fears ignite the fires of war.

This book examines, for the first time, how and why the Kop became the globally-renowned stand it is today.It is told through the eyes of Brian Reade, an award-winning journalist, Sunday Times best-selling author and Anfield regular for 60 years, the majority spent on the Kop where he is still a season-ticket holder. In that time he has witnessed, and written about, all the highs and lows of Britain's most successful football club.Reade traces the Kop's history bac...

Terrorism-political violence against civilians meant to inspire fear in a wider audience, usually carried out by non-state actors-has occurred for millennia and has been studied seriously by researchers since at least the 1970s. The attacks of September 11, 2001, and subsequent wars have brought a considerable amount of attention to the topic in the ensuing decades. What Do We Know about Terrorism? addresses these developments, engaging with key topics such as definitions of terro...

This edited volume brings together renowned specialists from History, Medieval Studies, Religious Studies, Archaeology and Art History to critically examine the topic of religious experience and so-called “lived religion” from Late Antiquity to the Central Middle Ages. With papers on Judaism, Christianity and Islam in this period, the volume is the first of its kind to consider this question in the early medieval era from a comparative perspective, drawing from a wide vari...

Technology is everywhere. When used intentionally, it can be a powerful tool for connection, collaboration, and inclusion in early childhood classrooms. Connected Classrooms shows educators how to use digital tools in developmentally appropriate ways that enhance—not replace—human relationships.Written by a trusted expert in early childhood technology integration, this book shows how to utilize technology to support healthy social-emotional development. You’ll discover how...

What is the role of culture in human experience? How do we study it? This introductory cultural anthropology textbook helps readers explore and understand this crucial discipline from a Christian perspective. The third edition adds student engagement activities and has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout.This successful textbook covers standard topics in cultural anthropology with special attention given to Christian concerns, such as cultural relativism, missions, and s...

From a village in Southern Ireland to a hard-drinking, hard-loving and hard-living life in Hertfordshire and London - a time that seems long ago now, but is really only the recent past. Brian left the family cattle farm at fifteen, without any academic qualifications, and went on to have many hilarious exploits, all of which are detailed in this book (well, maybe not all). His tale is colourful, hilarious and not very PC, as you'll see when you read The Boy From Ballinamuck. Reviews: 'A bo...

Dead hookers, murderous junkies, and pissed-off drug lords. Butch Quick is having a really bad night.Meet Butch Quick, a reluctant tough guy with a bad attitude and a talent for trouble. If the job is too dirty or dangerous for anyone else, then Butch is your man.When Butch repossesses a vintage 1968 Mustang from a neighborhood troublemaker, he uncovers a dark secret that tangles him up with a local drug kingpin and his army of moronic goons, a foul-mouthed...

'Just plain awesome' Brandon Sanderson**Winner of the David Gemmell Morningstar Award**It's a bloody business, overthrowing a king. Now, amid the chaos, a whispered rumour is spreading. A rumour about a broken promise, omens of death and the gods returning to walk the earth.No one really believes these whispers.Perhaps they should.Winner of the David Gemmell Morningstar Award, Promise of Blood is the explosive fi...

Brian Tracy is a living legend in self-development. Thousands credit him with furnishing them with the way to success and happiness.Brian has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5 million people in 5,000 talks and seminars. He has written and spoken for decades on economics, history, business, philosophy, and psychology. He is the top selling author of over seventy books, which have been translated into dozens of languages.Th...