Winner of the 2024 Nautilus Award for Small Press Fiction!A boundary-bridging novel that will surprise, captivate, and move readers who thought they knew Hawaiʻi; an age-old story of healing a seared heart and finding home.Mauna Kea: A Novel of Hawai'i is a gripping tale of clashing passions—science and spirituality, vengeance and compassion, fear and courage—set atop Hawaiʻi’s 14,000-foot Mauna Kea, realm of revered goddesses and ...

From a farming background in Cumbria, John Wilkinson's remarkable abilities and ambitions ensured his rise to pre-eminence among the gifted pioneers of the industrial revolution. His colleagues and friends were similarly talented characters, including James Watt, Josiah Wedgwood, Richard Crawshay and Thomas Telford. Wilkinson achieved great leaps in the iron industry and munitions, including the first use of sound castings and accurate boring for cannon manufactur...

Jane Dawson has written the definitive life of John Knox, a leader of the Protestant Reformation in sixteenth-century Scotland. Based in large part on previously unavailable sources, including the recently discovered papers of Knox’s close friend and colleague Christopher Goodman, Dawson’s biography challenges the traditionally held stereotype of this founder of the Presbyterian denomination as a strident and misogynist religious reformer whose influence rarely extended beyond Scotland. ...

Signs and Miracles as Theological Symbols in the Gospel of John unveils the profound mysteries behind the seven miraculous signs that define the Johannine narrative. Far beyond mere wonders, these signs serve as divine invitations—revealing Jesus' true identity as the incarnate Word, the source of life and light, and the fulfillment of ancient promises.Journey through the transformative moments of water turned to wine, miraculous healings, and even the raising of L...

*WINNER OF THE UK BLACK PRIDE LITERARY PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION DIVA AWARDS 2017**AS SEEN ON TRANSFORMATION STREET*'Opens minds, breaks down myths and vaporises prejudice - I loved it!' Rebecca Root, star of Boy Meets Girl'Funny, thoughtful and honest' Stylist'It's a boy!' or 'It's a girl!' are the first words almost all of us hear when we enter the world. Before our na...

Discover the transformative power and timeless mystery of the Gospel of John in this compelling exploration that unveils its rich theology, profound symbolism, and enduring relevance. Journey through the majestic prologue of the divine Logos, dive deep into the life-giving metaphors of Light, Bread, and the True Vine, and experience the intimate Father-Son relationship that shapes the heart of Christian faith. From the stirring "I Am" declarations to the powerful narratives of sacrifice, l...

Ordinary objects. Extraordinary tales.As Told by Things is a lighthearted, multi-genre collection of short stories and flash fiction, each told from the perspective of an inanimate object.Fun, witty, and full of charm, As Told by Things will capture your imagination—as well as your heart.What objects do you think have stories to tell?

Discover the transformative power of the divine relationship at the heart of Christianity in "The Father-Son Relationship in the Gospel of John". This compelling exploration dives deep into the Gospel of John's unique portrayal of Jesus and the Father—a relationship marked by love, sending, and mutual glorification that reshaped the course of history and faith.Blending rigorous scholarship with accessible insights, this book unveils how John's Gospel presents the e...

A San Francisco detective puts her life on the line to stop a doomsday cult from stoking the fires of Armageddon in this tense thriller.When Det. Kate Dawson is called to investigate a mass murder, she has no idea how grim and disturbing the situation truly is. The charismatic leader of End Times Ministries has ordered his followers to put their own children to death. Many of the followers willingly complied, believing it to be part of God's plan. As the Chosen One...

This book unveils one of the most profound and mysterious passages in all of scripture—the opening verses of the Gospel of John. This richly detailed and accessible exploration takes readers on a journey through ancient philosophy, Jewish theology, and early Christian thought to unlock the meaning behind the Logos—the eternal Word who "became flesh and dwelt among us."With deep historical insight and engaging analysis, the book reveals how the Prologue bridges cultures and centurie...

Was it worth it? Why did they volunteer in the first place? What did they experience on the battlefield? Which comrades did they have to leave behind, in the midst of blood and mud? How did they survive? What are they most proud of? How do they view those harrowing experiences as time has gone by? Was the conviction worth the sacrifice? Learn the real truth from the veterans of the Brothers' War. This anthology is dedicated to the heroes of the Civil War, to every soldier who had to endure...

The Atlantic is also relatively deeper and less cumbered with islands than the Pacific, which has the higher ridges near its shores, constituting what some visitors to the Pacific coast of America have not inaptly called the "back of the world," while the wider slopes face the narrower ocean, into which for this reason the greater part of the drainage of the land is poured...a) What has at first determined the position and form of the Atlantic ocean?b) What changes has it ex...