It's the last day of the summer holiday in The Hague when Leah Koopmans's carefree life as a teen is brutally flipped upside down. Her pale skin turns a dazzling gold, her senses heighten, and her muscles possess an uncanny strength. But with these exhilarating new powers comes a thirst that can only be quenched by one thing: human blood.While her body craves for fresh victims and her heart drowns in guilt, she meets inhumanly handsome Max Machiavelli, who claims that Leah is immor...

The Decentralization Delusion challenges the narrative that decentralization leads to enhanced democratic practices and higher levels of economic and social development.Instead, the book argues that decentralization theory tends to rely on assumptions which are idealistic and mostly inappropriate to non-Western contexts. Diving into over 50 case studies from around the globe, the book extensively assesses the intended and unintended outcomes of different types and levels o...

Welcome to a world where the extraordinary is the norm and power is the ultimate currency. In the enthralling first installment of the "Overpowered" series, "The Circle of Evil," nothing is as it seems, and survival depends on navigating the dangerous line between heroics and corruption.In a World Ruled by the Superpowered…Only 1% of the population boasts extraordinary abilities, and among these gifted individuals, a select few wield powers so immense that ...

Deep beneath the surface of a fractured world, the Grey Clans seek power and survival in an intricate web of alliances and rivalries. Kaden, driven by unexpected betrayal, sets off on a perilous journey to uncover hidden truths and protect his people from an impending threat.Facing trials that test their loyalty, honor, and strength, the group must forge alliances with powerful clans while remaining vigilant against the dangers lurking in the shadows. Amidst political intrigue and ...

The book is a gripping description of a mountain hike of nearly two weeks made from France’s Chamonix to Zermatt in Switzerland. The trip encompasses the approximately 170-kilometer Haute Route, which advances in the mountain range. Every day on the hike a mountain is crossed, or even three. The text relays situations that arose along the way and conversations with hikers from around the world, all described in a warm and humorous tone. The writer contemplates the choices a hiker must make...

Ah, the captivating realm of love and connection! It is a tapestry woven with the threads of attraction, understanding, and shared experiences. Like a mysterious charm, it draws us in, beckoning us to explore its depths.Picture the scene: Two souls, destined to cross paths, find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another. It begins with a spark, an intangible energy that ignites the air around them. It's as if the universe conspires to bring them together, creating an atmosphere ...

This book provides more and clear insight about the human pancreas.The pancreas is a vital organ located in the upper abdomen, behind the stomach and in front of the spine. It plays a crucial role in both the endocrine and exocrine systems, making it a unique and multifunctional organ within the human body. The pancreas is responsible for producing and releasing several essential hormones and enzymes that aid in digestion and regulate blood sugar levels.Anatomy of the Pancr...

Faced with the choice of taking a side, and both sides provides you with things you could never imagine and do want. But to know whom to choose you must know the truth. Follow Eunice as she makes her choice.

Alicia the Saint had fought with the Demon King's Army, protecting the Kingdom. She had risked her life for the people and sealed the Demon King in herself.However, the Prince, who was her fiance, suddenly accused her of betrayal. He and his mistress, the fake Saint Flaura, had prepared fake evidence that Alicia was a witch.She was arrested on a false charge and was executed in front of people. When she saw everyone wished her death, Alice was thrown into despair.On the verge of her death,...

This book investigates whether open theism provides a clear and viable response to the problem of evil. To better understand open theism, classical theism, Molinism and process theism are also considered.Responses to the problem of evil have traditionally revolved around God's goodness, justice and power. By contrast, this book argues that in order to resolve or better understand the tension between divine sovereignty and human freedom, the attributes of God have to be understood a...

"A benchmark collection of essays on the contemporary understanding of human nature. . . . [engaging] biology and anthropology to theology and philosophy." —Robin W. Lovin, Cary M. Maguire University Professor of Ethics emeritus, Southern Methodist University, author of What Do We Do When No One is Listening: Leading the Church in a Polarized SocietyThe last few decades have seen an unprecedented surge of empirical and philosophical research into the evolut...

Today that it has become customary to refer simultaneously to both the global and ethnic entities as a community, it has become necessary to reexamine the meaning of this belabored concept. That is exactly the burden of this book. It intends to find a meaning for a community that bridges the parallel trends of globalization and ethnic awareness to thereby enrich all parties. I believe I found a reliable metaphor for community in another concept: the “person.” The search for this new unders...