11 marvelous stories of mystical portals, magical lands, and mythical creatures.Journey with children, fae creatures, and gods alike as they navigate the joy of friendship, the struggles of finding identity, and the unclear pathways of strange new worlds.From bestsellers to rising voices, 11 terrifically talented authors explore the many faces of whimsy and wonder, mischief and misdoings.The Otherworlds call to the brave, the extraordinary, ...

This Council spanned the pontificates of five popes and shone as a beacon to all the world, condemning errors of the Protestant Reformation and making pronouncements on a vast number of Church doctrines and disciplines. Covers such topics as Holy Orders, Original Sin, Purgatory, Nicene Creed and much more! Fr. Schroeder's translation demonstrates the authority and clarity with which the Church makes her official pronouncements.

Rated "Best of the Best" in Police Exam Prep Books by Best Reviews, September 2018This updated manual presents information, practice tests, and strategies for the different question types, including a brand new question type that will be used by police departments throughout the country.It includes:Four full-length practice exams with all questions answered and explainedTwo official exams given by a large metropolita...

Tea Party Resurgence highlights the escalating problems associated with the growing U.S. federal debt and how it affects all Americans. The issues and recommendations discussed will appeal to all Americans concerned about the country we will be leaving our future generations and the burdens we are inflicting on them with our current reckless spending.----At the core of the book, several principles are considered for inclusion into future Tea Party principles that will appeal to a greater n...

Every Moment the Last is an uplifting story about a loving friendship between a young forest animal and her older, wiser bird friend. The story takes place in a beautiful jungle. The main character learns some valuable life lessons from the friendship she has formed.Every Moment the Last is a sweet story that can be read to children of any age by parents, older siblings, grandparents, babysitters and anyone else who cherishes spending quality time with a loved one; also, early read...

This set of 500 flashcards will prepare candidates for entry-level police officer exams held throughout the country. The set contains:22 different categories of question types typically appearing on all such examsDetailed test-taking strategies for each categoryIncludes information and strategies on a brand new question typeHundreds of practice questions covering each category along with answer explanationsA final secti...

This book provides a unified treatment of the characteristics of telescopes of all types, both those whose performance is set by geometrical aberrations and the effect of the atmosphere, and those diffraction-limited telescopes designed for observations from above the atmosphere. The emphasis throughout is on basic principles, such as Fermat's principle, and their application to optical systems specifically designed to image distant celestial sources. The book also contains thorough discus...

Combining meticulous research with a unique perspective, Seven Days Before Richmond examines the 1862 Peninsula Campaign of Union General George McClellan and the profound effects it had on the lives of McClellan and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, as well as its lasting impact on the war itself.Rudolph Schroeders twenty-five year military career and combat experience bring added depth to his analysis of the Peninsula Campaign, offering new insight and revelation to the subject ...

This book is a collection of works related to information contributed by multiple authors dedicated to the memory of Mark Burgin who passed away on February 18, 2023. Mark Burgin had a very wide range of research and philosophical interests which has a reflection in the very broad subject range of the contributions to this book honoring his memory as an outstanding member of the academic community.The book Understanding Information and Its Role as a Tool: In Memory of Mark Burgin h...

Held as the rallying point of the Counter-Reformation and intended as the Church's definitive response to Protestant heresies, the Council of Trent is a monolith in the history of the Church. Spanning three sessions and the pontificates of five popes from 1545 to 1563, it somehow managed to pull through one of the most tumultuous and deadly times in Church history to shine forth as a beacon of Catholic orthodoxy over and against numerous errors. It also served to codify and, where necessar...

From Chinese Brand Culture to Global Brands examines branding from the Chinese perspective, and predicts that China's greatest brands are poised for global dominance.

11 marvelous stories of mystical portals, magical lands, and mythical creatures.Journey with children, fae creatures, and gods alike as they navigate the joy of friendship, the struggles of finding identity, and the unclear pathways of strange new worlds.From bestsellers to rising voices, 11 terrifically talented authors explore the many faces of whimsy and wonder, mischief and misdoings.The Otherworlds call to the brave, the...