Catherine Mercer's assignment was easy enough: interview an interstellar freighter pilot whose ship had fallen victim to a pirate attack near the Earth planetary colony of Aranae. As an IPS agent, following orders is her duty. As an artificial intelligence, she is property. Her life and destiny belong to those who own her, and compliance is mandatory.But when her simple fact-collecting mission blows up into a dangerous manhunt for the pilot-turned-fugitive, Catherine finds herself ...

Catherine Mercer's assignment was easy enough: interview an interstellar freighter pilot whose ship had fallen victim to a pirate attack near the Earth planetary colony of Aranae. As an IPS agent, following orders is her duty. As an artificial intelligence, she is property. Her life and destiny belong to those who own her, and compliance is mandatory.But when her simple fact-collecting mission blows up into a dangerous manhunt for the pilot-turned-fugitive, Catherine finds herself ...

Fifteen authors from Churches of Christ, Churches of Christ/Christian Churches, and Disciples of Christ examine the history of Thomas Campbell's Declaration and Address. And, they ask: how does this document apply to the modern church? This book is divided into three major sections: The historical events surrounding the Declaration and Address; an application of this document to the 21st century; and five communion meditations centered on the spirit of the restoration movement.

If you would like to learn about Baptist history and theology without giving yourself a headache by reading a book much longer than you wish to tackle, then A SIGN OF FELLOWSHIP is made just for you. It is called a “summary” and it is just that. A quick, enjoyable read that gives an overview of everything you need to know.

Snow Boy is the charming story of friendship, community, and how a snow person finds a family. What happens to a snow person after the child who made them goes inside? Are they sad? Are they lonely? Do they miss the child's friendship? Perhaps they want to keep playing. What if the snow person happens to peek inside? Will they see a happy family gathering for dinner, or reading a bedtime story in front of the fire? Who is a snow person's family?Snow Boy answers those questions as our hero,...

What should you do if there is a fire in your home? Get out, stay out. Call for help. This sing-along picture book will help kids remember this life-saving rule. Young readers will feel like heroes as they sing along to this catchy song about fire safety. This hardcover book comes with a CD and online music access.

What should you do if there's a fire? Get to safety and call 9-1-1! This sing-along picture book lets kids practice this vital skill in a fun, safe way. Young readers will feel like heroes as they tap their feet to this catchy song about fire safety. This hardcover book comes with online music access.

Do you know the four rules of fire safety? Have a plan. Get out fast. Stay low. And don't open hot doors. This sing-along picture book will make kids want to practice these four life-saving rules over and over again. Young readers will feel like heroes as they sing along to this catchy song about fire safety. This hardcover book comes with a CD and online music access.

Wall Street Journal BestsellerIt was the right thing to do. And someone had to do it.Aziz was more than an interpreter for Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux during Chad's eight deployments to Afghanistan. He was a teammate, brother, and friend. More than once, Aziz saved Chad's life. And then he needed Chad to save his.When President Joe Biden announced in April 2021 that the United States would be making a hasty withdrawal...

"Brave and beautiful Ranger Brynn Dharielle sets out on a daring mission to free her beloved homeland from tyrannical rule. But she cannot imagine the depth of chaos, corruption and betrayal that seethes amidst a ruthless sect of warrior priests, led and manipulated by an evil chieftain who conceals a dark, age-old secret.For Brynn and her trusted elven companion Belli'mar Juraviel, the way to Behren turns into a fierce and illuminating voyage beneath the Belt-and-Buckle mountains....

The Oklahoma Panhandle is one hundred miles of lawlessness and danger: a no-man's-land designed to separate Texas from pro-Union Kansas. Through this desolate strip rides legendary gunslinger Falcon MacCallister with a twelve-year-old Indian boy by his side. Behind them lies a scene of horror left by outlaws who've massacred the boy's parents, as well as the settlers in a small wagon train. As they search the Panhandle for the killers, Falcon and Woha'li enter a storm of greed, thievery an...

Humanity has been brought to the brink of extinction. Each night, the world is overrun by demons – bloodthirsty creatures of nightmare that have been hunting and killing humanity for over 300 years. A scant few hamlets and half-starved city-states are all that remain of a once proud civilization, and it is only by hiding behind wards, ancient symbols with the power to repel the demons, that they survive. A handful of Messengers brave the night to keep the lines of communication open betwee...