The world is racing toward a cliff, carrying you and your only child with it.In the mid-twenty-first century, it is not difficult to see what direction the world is headed. But the exact destination is hazy, inviting procrastination and doubt. GPESS+NK.01 dispels the fog, giving Thomas a view of the coming years that is crisp, unequivocal, and frightening.Five Camels for the Simplification is a social-ecological speculative fiction novelette by Wri...

Connect. Run. Build. The heart and soul behind Detroit's premier run club."We Run 313 - like the club it represents - is 'joyful, rhythmic, loud, Black, and proud,' a beautiful rendering of the power of possibility and solidarity in the running world and far beyond." - Kerry McHugh, Shelf AwarenessWe Run 313 is a run club and a revolution that reclaims space for Black runners in Detroit's outdoors with power, pride, and purpose. It is a p...

Blackmail isn't the most romantic way to propose, but with the history between us: I had no choice.Long story short: I broke her heart and pushed her away. Years later we reconnected, and this time she walked away. Neither of us knew she was pregnant. So, when we had a second chance to be a real family, I led her to believe our marriage was fake; that one football season by my side was the only way to prevent another scandal for my career.We were a publicis...

Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities.This 40th anniversary edition of the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, the bestselling and most widely influential anthology of its kind, brings you 12 strikingly original stories and illustrations―by the best new creative talent in speculative fiction, all winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests...

Seven tales of mind, heart, and spirit from award winning science fiction author Lance Robinson.From Apartheid era South Africa to humanity's first foray beyond the solar system, from precarious ecosystems in northern Alberta to the shiny glam of time-adept neocolonialists between the stars, these are stories of possibility.This thought-provoking collection includes: the Writers of the Future Award first place winning story "Five D...

Transitional ministry can be tremendously helpful for congregations in times of change, and yet, to be successful today transitional ministers and churches need to take into account the major changes in the religious landscape. From the decline of mainline churches to the rise of those who don’t identify with any religious tradition, the religious scene has changed dramatically since transitional ministry began three decades ago, and to remain vital today, the practice of transitional mini...

Revised and updated, this long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to what the most thoughtful Americans have said about the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The book examines the political thought of the most important American statesmen, activists, and writers across era and ideologies, helping another generation of students, scholars, and citizens to understand more fully the meaning of America.This new second edition of the b...

The Complete Works of Saint Francis of Assisi presents a profound collection of writings that reflect the spiritual depth and simplicity of one of Christianity's most revered figures. This compilation includes the foundational texts of Franciscan spirituality, such as the Canticle of the Creatures and the Rule of the Third Order, characterized by their poetic language and passionate call for humility and harmony with nature. St. Francis's literary style transcends traditional religious dis...

This collection, edited by Daniel S. Strasser, was unearthed from the demand for more inclusive and expansive dialogues on intersectional identities, ethnicity, neuro-diversity, physical ability, religion, sexual orientation, class, and gender performance in academia. The autoethnographic and narrative accounts within Communication and Identity in the Classroom: Intersectional Perspectives of Critical Pedagogy offer personal, experiential perspectives on the power of identity to influence ...

The Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi offers a profound glimpse into the heart and mind of one of Christianity's most revered figures. This collection encompasses various texts, including the Canticle of the Sun, Letters, and Rules for the Order, showcasing Francis's lyrical style, deep spirituality, and commitment to poverty and humility. Written in the early 13th century, the language reflects both the vernacular of the time and the vibrant oral traditions that shaped it, delivering me...

Sylvain Neuvel's Until the Last of Me is a darkly satirical first contact thriller, as seen through the eyes of the women who make progress possible and the men who are determined to stop them.Always run, never fight.Preserve the knowledge.Survive at all cost.Take them to the stars.Over 100 identical generations, Mia’s family has shaped earth history to push humanity to the stars, making brut...

**This program features multicast narration.“Exciting, thought-provoking, and ultimately shocking...I’m in for the ride to the very end!” —James Rollins on A History of What Comes Next**Against the backdrop of authentic historical events, Sylvain Neuvel concludes his acclaimed Take Them to the Stars series with a biting satire on the role of authority in all its guises, bringing us a truly breathtaking science fiction trilogy that spans the ages.