The choice of the Fantasy genre allows for comparisons between the present, real world and the contrived one, to select the virtuous wisdom of the ancients that formed and still exist in our present society, to criticize some aspects and to expose and condemn some evils that pervade even now, via three entertaining [I hope] adventures. 'Hidden worlds within ours.'

They are familiar scenes: sports fans turning on each other in acts of violence, and mobs of sports fans flooding onto the field or out into the streets. Is there something inherent in the competitive sport setting that produces this frequently dangerous behavior? Written in an engaging style, this volume addresses the question by exploring the wide range of influences at work, from a social psychological perspective. Topics range from a focus on the personality traits that predispose indi...

As Earl Scruggs picked his banjo with machine gun precision at his 1945 debut at the Ryman Auditorium, he set in motion a successful career and enduring legacy that would eclipse anything the humble farm boy from North Carolina could have imagined. Scruggs’s revolutionary three-finger roll patterns electrified audiences and transformed the banjo into a mainstream solo instrument pursued by innumerable musicians.In Earl Scruggs: Banjo Icon, Gordon Castelnero and David L. Russell chr...

Welcome to the vibrant world of Russell Gordon Carter's “A Patriot Lad of Old Boston”, where the spirit of the American Revolution comes to life through the eyes of a young hero. Prepare to be enthralled by Carter's compelling storytelling and vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in history.Join young Ben Edwards as he navigates the turbulent streets of Revolutionary-era Boston in “A Patriot Lad of Old Boston”. This thrilling tale follows Ben's journey from a spirited boy to a coura...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

Don’t look now, but that crazy Jack Russell Terrier thinks he’s your dog. Didn’t he recently escape from a mental hospital? Now he’s asking for things—a trip to Tahiti (though Maui would do just fine), and most importantly, FOOD! Good thing you don’t have any money. Or food. Still, he won’t stop bothering you. Maybe if you put him to work, he might just go away. (Be careful what you wish for…)A silly picture book for children 3 and up. Approximately 50 pages in all. Descri...

Are we in possession of messages of extraterrestrial origin? If so, what do they mean? What do these messages from the edge of eternity portend for the future? What has the science of cryptology revealed about these ancient texts? Is our universe itself a "digital message"? Do these messages explain the interval between the miracle of our origin and the mystery of our destiny?Read the implications of our finite universe and the shocking discoveries of quantum physics at the very boundaries...

While the digital revolution has touched every aspect of law librarianship, perhaps nowhere has the effect been more profound than in the area of collection development. Many of the materials law libraries traditionally collected in print form are now available in electronic format.Digital technology has affected the way we select, order, and process legal materials. The World Wide Web has created an explosion of both commercial and private online publishing. The cost of electronic...

Whether you're running Access, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, this book will help you push the limits of traditional SQL to squeeze data effectively from your database. The book offers 100 hacks -- unique tips and tools -- that bring you the knowledge of experts who apply what they know in the real world to help you take full advantage of the expressive power of SQL. You'll find practical techniques to address complex data manipulation problems. Learn how to:Wrangl...

No mires, pero ese loco Jack Russell Terrier cree ser tu perro. ¿No se escapó hace poco de un hospital psiquiátrico? Ahora te está pidiendo cosas: un viaje a Tahití (aunque Maui tampoco estaría mal), y lo más importante, ¡COMIDA! Qué bueno que no tengas dinero. O comida. Aun así, no dejará de molestarte. Quizás si lo pones a trabajar se vaya solo. (Ten cuidado con lo que deseas...)Un tonto libro ilustrado para niños de 3 años en adelante. Aproximadamente 50 páginas en total. Se inc...

It's a hard life being a slave in Ancient Rome. So Androcles escapes to the forest - and comes face to face with a lion. But could the mighty beast and the runaway slave help each other out? Simply written in lively, flowing text, Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes."Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers w...

Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Feast of First Fruits, Feast of Pentecost, Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Feast of Tabernacles The Feasts of Israel, set by God, are not only commemorative in a historical context, but are also prophetic. The first three feasts in the first month point to the Messiah's First Coming; the last three feasts in the seventh month to his Second Coming. The middle feast highlights the Church, in more ways than is generally recognized. This briefing revea...