Toby wasn’t ready to die in 2008 and wake up in 2088. 2088 wasn’t ready for Toby either.Gen-X computer hacker Toby is a classic American: impulsive, irreverent, intelligent, and inventive. And, after a silly accident in 2008, he can add “inanimate” to the list—because Toby is dead.But only for a while. Eighty years later, medical science has advanced enough to bring Toby back to life.Welcome to Southern California, 2088. The skies are clean...

Abandoned as infants, twins Peter and Rory have never known a real family. While Peter wants nothing more than to escape his abusive adoptive father, Rory struggles to not get kicked out of her twelfth foster home since she was separated from Peter seven years ago. All that changes when magical birds appear offering to help them reunite … and return them to the home they never knew.But fate is cruel. They arrive on the planet Inara, on opposing sides of a brutal war. It is up to th...

It is summer 1890 and the game is afoot. When an elephant escapes from the London Zoological Gardens, Holmes and Watson become embroiled in one of their strangest cases yet. Engaged by a jeweller in fear for his life, the trail leads Sherlock to two secret societies, each pursuing the eight ruby elephants said to unlock a vault containing the lost Nizam diamond.Standing in his way are some deadly foes: the Archangels: assassins in top hats and tailcoats, hell bent on the murder of the grea...

National headlines regularly herald the decline of Christianity in the United States, citing historically low levels of confidence in organized religion, drops in church attendance, church closures, and the dramatic rise of the "Nones." Scarcely heard are stories from the thousands of new churches and new forms of church that are springing up each year across the country. In this book, Christopher James attends carefully to stories of ecclesial innovation taking place in Seattle, Washingto...

This authoritative edition of the complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer presents Chaucer's works for a new generation of students, and for a wide range of general readers. It provides all that undergraduates and graduate students will need to understand and appreciate Chaucer in his original Middle English, as well as an extensive scholarly apparatus. A detailed introduction situates Chaucer's works in his life and culture and offers a guide on how to read and enjoy his language and verse for...

This indispensable text presents an overview of the essential knowledge, understanding and skills in Lifestyle Medicine, including a thorough explanation of the '6 Pillars' concept. There is no shortage of clinicians interested in the subject, but knowing where to start has, until now, been a challenge. Based around the innovative 'Bridge' diagram of Lifestyle Medicine, the textbook provides a clinically oriented perspective for undergraduate and postgraduate learners interested in evidenc...

This poignant chronicle delves into the heart of addiction, offering a raw exploration of the perils of alcoholism. It serves as a guide for individuals battling dependency, presenting a 30-day program of daily reflections and practices aimed at fostering sobriety. Through a blend of personal stories and ancient wisdom, the book seeks to empower readers to overcome the illusion of alcohol and embark on a restorative journey towards clarity, purpose, and spiritual awakening. It stands as a ...

The Light Within is a gentle, reflective story about the divine light that lives within every human soul. Told through a tender conversation between a teacher and a child beside a quiet brook, the book explores life's deepest questions in simple, accessible language.Beginning with the idea of an eternal, loving Light present before time itself-what the ancient Greeks called Logos―the story reminds readers that each of us carries a spark of the original light within our hearts. This...

The border towns of North and South Nosinala – divided by a river as capricious as it is indifferent – lie in a fictional American frontier territory where fledgling laws and moral codes clash with ancient customs and shifting power struggles. But are these burgeoning settlements truly prepared for the relentless advance of the modern world, which threatens to upend their traditions and reshape their way of life? As native and incoming inhabitants navigate tribal, professional, and persona...

Arrrghh! Have ye ever wondered what ye would do if ye ever came face-to-face with a crew of dirty, rotten, cutthroat pirates? Would ye like to meet a talking sea turtle who just loves to surf and drink Pirate Pop Cola and speaks seven languages? Would ye have the courage to sneak aboard a pirate ghost ship or go up against giant bloodsucking vampire bats? Would ye like to make the acquaintance of a singing crocodile who just loves jazz? What would ye do if ye actually came face-to-face wit...

Good intentions matter. They just do not protect us from poor judgment.In Patterns, Pressure, & Poor Judgment, Christopher James Fleming examines the gap between the man he believed himself to be and the choices, assumptions, fears, loyalties, and blind spots that shaped his life under pressure.This is not a book of easy advice or polished answers. It is reflective nonfiction built from lived experience, self-examination, and the uncomfortable work of looking hones...

In Christopher James' mercurial second collection, Seamus Heaney breaks down in a lane, John Lennon haunts the Great Wall of China, and King Midas is spotted somewhere in Herefordshire. Reaching from the Humber to the Thames, from Kashmir to Cromer, it's a dizzying and unpredictable world tour.In the shadow of environmental disaster and the possibility of dragons, there are more mundane dramas to face too: moving house, family secrets, marriage proposals that do not go to plan, and ...