The end is coming. But how will you survive? Find out in Equilibrium Overturned from Bram Stoker Award-nominated editors of acclaimed indie horror anthologies Peel Back the Skin and Dark Visions, Anthony Rivera and Sharon Lawson.From alien civilizations bent on human destruction, to demonic incursions from beyond the event horizon, to the dangerous malevolence that lives within us all, Equilibrium Overturned drags you into the heart of darkness to explore...

In a world of shadows, joyful colours are an act of heroism.Modern tales are filled with clowns who invoke fear not laughter: painted grins covering fanged maws; baggy costumes concealing unspeakable horrors; malevolent parodies of nature.But the tools of a clown work for good as well as ill: only a trickster could tweak a monster’s nose; make-up is war paint for the modern age; the devil cannot tempt a happy soul.What if, instead of being the demon...

A compact summary like Probing the Sutras has been sorely needed for some time, as more and more Westerners have dipped into meditation without any understanding of its predominantly Buddhist scriptural underpinning. This concise, well-informed introduction to the history and contents of eleven seminal Buddhist sutras also provides suggestions for reflection, meditation, and practical applications related to the key teachings of each scripture. Readers of Probing the Sutras will be able to...

Before retiring in 2015, Bruce Rogers Jackson built a multifaceted career as a college teacher of music and humanities, a college administrator, a church service musician, and a performing musician. He holds a Doctor of Arts in music theory and composition from Ball State University and completed all but the dissertation for a Doctor of Music Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned a Master of Music in composition from the University of Arkansas, a Bachelor of Music ...

An Anthology of Early Spiritual Ruminations was compiled from Volumes I & II into Volume XVIII in the Spring of 2026. This volume contains my first poetic efforts where I embraced our Father God, found a Jesus who I could follow without reservation, and experienced a real connection with the Spirit within and without. These works are not religious (reflecting the institutional beliefs of a church), but are spiritual explorations into eternal ascendant living. Though I have served ...

Scholars of Buddhism, themselves Buddhist, here seek to apply the critical tools of the academy to reassess the truth and transformative value of their tradition in its relevance to the contemporary world.

Buddhisms and Deconstructions considers the connection between Buddhism and Derridean deconstruction, focusing on the work of Robert Magliola. Fourteen distinguished contributors discuss deconstruction and various Buddhisms-Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese (Chan)-followed by an afterword in which Magliola responds directly to his critics.

This exciting audio collection contains three hours of rapid-fire smokin’ mysteries and all the clues you need to solve them at breakneck speed. Scott Brick, Pat Fraley, and a full cast of twenty-six narrators voice dames, dolts, and detectives in this collection of original whodunit gems.This audiobook includes special recordings of late audiobook narrator Frank Muller, as well as a tribute to his memory. Proceeds go to the Frank Muller family.

In this article, the author discusses the great Biblical verse, Luke 11: 9-10. The question here is what is the spiritual underpinning from which one must ask to bring forth that which one wants? Where is that placement in our hearts (or souls) from which we must ask? If only we could be in alignment in our asking--all would unfold perfectly in our lives. Author Bio: Christopher Alan Anderson (1950 - ) received the basis of his education from the University of Science and Philosophy, Swann...

This fascinating introduction to the intersection between religion, neuroscience, and moral philosophy asks: Can there be a Buddhism without karma, nirvana, and reincarnation that is compatible with the rest of knowledge?If we are material beings living in a material world—and all the scientific evidence suggests that we are—then we must find existential meaning, if there is such a thing, in this physical world. We must cast our lot with the natural rather than the...

ITS THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT...For decades, the apocalypse and its aftermath have yielded some of the most exciting short stories of all time. From David Brin's seminal The Postman to Hugh Howey's Deep Blood Kettle and Tananarive Due's prescient Patient Zero, the end of the world continues to thrill.This companion volume to the critically acclaimed WASTELANDS offers thirty of the finest examples of post-apocalyptic short fiction, with works by:Ann Aguirre

Who is the Hermit? And the High Priestess? What is the Fool’s Journey? How does Tarot reveal your place in the Wheel of Fortune? Can a deck of cards really help you understand who you are? In this dense little book, packed with antique illustrations and worked examples, author Natalie Labriola reveals the ancient magic of the Tarot, introducing us to the colourful characters and eternal principles whose placement in a spread of cards can mirror our everyday lives.