"A riveting, hardscrabble book on the rough, hardscrabble south," and the fault lines that can divide, test, and heal a family (Pat Conroy).This "powerful . . . Southern novel that stands with genre classics like The Prince of Tides and Bastard Out of Carolina" is driven by the soulful voices of Ezekiel Cooper and his mother, Lillian. Journeying across four decades, it follows Zeke's evolution from anointed son in a Tennessee working-class family,...

An anthology of short fiction featuring the finalist selections from the 2018 Saints+Sinners Literary Festival.

An anthology of short fiction featuring the finalist selections from the 2014 Saints + Sinners Literary Festival.

An anthology of short fiction featuring the finalist selections from the 2017 Saints+Sinners Literary Festival.

An anthology of short fiction featuring the finalist selections from the 2015 Saints + Sinners Literary Festival.

An anthology of short fiction featuring the finalist selections from the 2016 Saints+Sinners Literary Festival.

An anthology of short fiction featuring the finalist selections from the 2013 Saints + Sinners Literary Festival.

Fleeing Las Vegas and her abusive boyfriend, Allison Johnson moves to Reno, intent on making a new life for herself. Haunted by the mistakes of her past, and lacking any self-belief, her only comfort seems to come from the imaginary conversations she has with Paul Newman, and the characters he played. But as life crawls on and she finds work, small acts of kindness start to reveal themselves to her, and slowly the chance of a new life begins to emerge. Full of memorable characters and imbu...

Fiction can be a powerful force to educate students and employees in ways that lectures, textbooks, articles, case studies, and other traditional teaching approaches cannot. This anthology includes articles from a number of individuals from a range of different disciplines and perspectives. All of the contributors to Capitalism and Commerce in Imaginative Literature are committed to treating literary texts with integrity and believe that business should have a larger claim upon people’s li...

When we feel pain in our body, it is usually a sign that something is wrong. When we experience injury, illness, or disease, we treat the symptoms with medication, physical therapy or alternative medicine. But sometimes treating the symptoms isn’t enough. Our bodies are often telling us that there is a disruption in our energy flow that is keeping us from getting well.

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where celestial wonders unfold, "The Science - History of the Universe Vol. 2" embarks on an extraordinary journey through time and space. From the primordial birth of the universe to the enigmatic mysteries of black holes, this captivating narrative unravels the secrets of our cosmic origins. Join renowned astronomer Francis Rolt-Wheeler as he guides you through the wonders of the cosmos, revealing the intricate tapestry of stars, galaxies, and the funda...

Christianity Today Book Award―Biblical StudiesIn a first-of-its-kind volume, The New Testament in Color offers biblical commentary that is multiethnic, diverse, contextual, informative, reflective, prophetic, and inspiring.Historically, Bible commentaries have focused on the particular concerns of a limited segment of the church, all too often missing fresh questions and perspectives that are fruitful for biblical interpre...