Many of us feel that we are other; that we are on the outside looking in, wanting desperately to be over there while tethered to the here.Twenty-five acclaimed and award-winning international writers offer up their unique cultural perspectives in short stories of fantasy and speculative fiction, emphasizing the universal truth that we are all on the outside. And perhaps this truth will bring us all together…But not anytime soon, we expect.Featuring the remarkable vo...

While much has been written on post-apartheid social movements in South Africa, most discussion centers on ideal forms of movements, disregarding the reality and agency of the activists themselves. In Living Politics, Kerry Ryan Chance radically flips the conversation by focusing on the actual language and humanity of post-apartheid activists rather than the external, idealistic commentary of old.Tracking everyday practices and interactions between poor residents and state...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Europe's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 41 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Traverse the rugged Scottish Highlands, plunge into the medieval scenery of the Rhine and drive Italy's Grand Tour. Get to Europe, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet's Europe's Best Road Trips**:**Itine...

Ryan Kaine is On the Brink . . .When the Government wants you dead, you can run or you can hide.But for Kaine, it's time for the third option.This has gone far enough. Too much has happened, there's too much to lose.He swore a loyalty to those bereaved by the loss of flight BE1555, he's not about to let them down, even if that means starting his own war.It's time to face the enemy.

Ryan Kaine is on the run . . .A seemingly routine operation ends in tragedy when eighty-three civilians are killed in an aircraft explosion. Kaine, a highly decorated former Royal Marine, becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt; the police want him on terrorism charges, and a sinister organization wants him dead.In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, Kaine is forced to rely on two women he barely knows—a country veterinarian who treats his wounds...

This volume gathers new studies that shed light on the culture and language of the peoples described in the Book of Mormon. Drawing on the fields of archaeology, history, linguistics, ethnography, and literary analysis, the contributors explore the world of its ancient authors and the meaning and intent of their writings. Grounded in the premise that the Book of Mormon is an ancient historical record amenable to rigorous examination, these essays extend earlier scholarship in fruitful ways...

Ryan Kaine is on the offensive . . .When Molly Williams is abducted and her husband's frantic plea for help reaches The 83 Trust, Kaine and his team are drawn into a violent new conflict.Their enemies are ruthless, their motives buried beneath layers of deception, and not even Kaine is prepared for the brutality that follows.Still hunted by government agencies, he must navigate a dangerous underworld to rescue the hostage and expose the truth behind...

The superfamily Chalcidoidea (the jewel wasps) are part of the insect order Hymenoptera. The superfamily comprises more than 27,000 known species, with an estimated total diversity of more than 500,000 species, meaning that the vast majority have yet to be discovered and described. Most of the species are parasitoids, attacking the egg, larval stage or pupal stage of their host, though many other life cycles are known including gall associates and fig pollinators. This landmark volume has ...

Ryan Kaine is on the attack . . .When Angela Shafer's stalker threatens to kill her, she is forced to call upon the services of The 83 Trust. Ryan Kaine vows to deliver justice in the only way he knows how.After reaching Angela's home too late to prevent a terrible atrocity, Kaine calls in reinforcements in the form of his most trusted men; Danny Pinkerton and William Rollason. But in order for Angela and her daughter to be truly safe, Kaine and hi...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

Diabetic symptoms are not always easy to identify. Type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes, all stem from the same cause but the medical community places a subcategory to help them take into consideration other age-related issues that might be present. All these signs of diabetes can be found in this book, and explain the reasons why they are happening, so you can better understand how to respond to this diagnosis. Basically, the pancreas has lost the abilit...

Ryan Kaine is on the hunt . . .Setting out to teach an abusive husband a lesson, Danny Pinkerton quickly finds himself surrounded by a crime family that stretches back to Gyor in Hungary.Outgunned and outnumbered, Pinkerton turns to his closest friend, Ryan Kaine.In a story that travels across Europe and pushes Kaine and Pinkerton to the very edge of survival, On The Hunt is a test of friendship and bond that neither man is prepared to fail...