When an individual or couple is considering a difficult choice such as IVF treatment or third party assisted conception, the moral and ethical basis for their decisions may often be informed by their particular faith traditions.Faith and Fertility is a comprehensive collection of essays by academics and faith leaders from around the world. The reader is introduced to the cultural and religious understanding of fertility as it is practised among diverse international faith tradition...

The ultimate snapshot of every country in the world featuring new local insights from travel experts and the top experiences for each destination.Spot wildlife in Australia's lush green Daintree Rainforest; tour Japan's exquisite temples in Kyoto; discover Gaudi masterpieces in Spain's buzzing Barcelona. Get to know the amazing countries that populate our planet and start planning your next big adventure.Inside the...

At a busy army camp, a small orange cat makes an unexpected friend a kind female soldier who works in the kitchen and shares her food.Every day, the cat waits happily for fish, meat, and gentle pats on the head. But one morning, the soldier is gone.The orange cat worries and waits every day by the barricade, hoping her friend will return.

FIGHT OR COMPLY—THERE IS NO HOPE IN SIGHT.JolietteTricked into captivity, Joliette’s life turns darker than the slums when the Scholars lure her brother into their lair and turn him into a monster.Subjected to unspeakable experiments, she assumes death is imminent—until the Scholars throw her into a dungeon with a vampire scientist.Despite his aloofness, Joliette catches glimpses of tenderness beneath his cold exterior, and in the s...

LOVE MAKES THEM STRONG...AND WEAK.AstrophelAs the next vampire king burdened with maintaining peace between his kind and humanity, Astrophel understands the precarious balance of love and survival.Or so he thinks.When he rescues a mysterious woman from a terrible fate in the slums, however, he learns that he has gravely underestimated the power of love as he finds himself growing weaker in her presence.With an ancient enemy ...

PEACE OR VENGEANCE—THEY HAVE ONLY ONE CHOICE.AldrikBlessed with a prosperous family and a promising future, Aldrik finds his world shattered by a brutal massacre that leaves him seeking vengeance.Ten years on, his quest for retribution is interrupted by the arrival of a stubborn human girl, who proved to be helpful as his maid and pretend lover.But as their bond deepens, Aldrik’s enemies lurk in the shadows, poised to destroy all he...

Known throughout Wales for his gentle self-deprecating sense of humour and brilliant TV and radio broadcasts, BBC presenter Roy Noble guides us through the "lay-bys" of his life; his warm, loving fifties Brynaman childhood; his college and teaching days; and his ultimate success in that most difficult of careers - showbusiness.A beautiful and entertaining depiction of the life of a truly extraordinary and much loved Welshman who has enriched the daily lives of millions. We meet his...

;It is not by the help of gold or gems that I hope to render myself acceptable to the Almighty Father . . . , but rather by resignation to His will and a sense of my own nothingness.;—Saint Hedwig In Lay Saints: The Noble and the Humble, Joan Carroll Cruz guides you through the lives of sixty-one lay men and women who achieved the heights of sanctity. These inspiring biographies present saints, whether kings and queens or peasants and farmers, who sanctified their daily work through the ap...

LOVE OR PEACE—THEY CAN'T HAVE BOTH.OberonPoised to inherit the mantle of vampire king, Oberon shoulders the weight of preserving peace within his realm.Yet, achieving harmony between vampires and humans proves elusive, with prejudice running deep among his kind.In a daring bid to forge unity, Oberon sets his sights on the daughter of his greatest adversary, hoping their union will quell discord.But in a twist of fate, he fin...

DEATH OR REDEMPTION—WHICH WILL THEY CHOOSE?KorbinRenowned for his charm and sophistication, Korbin conceals a tormented soul beneath his impeccable facade.As a vampire adept at diplomacy and espionage, he navigates a treacherous world with a disarming smile, masking the pain and guilt that haunt him.Driven by a desperate quest for redemption, Korbin relentlessly pursues the perpetrators of a brutal massacre, heedless of the conseque...

In Lay Saints: The Noble and the Humble, Joan Carroll Cruz guides you through the lives of sixty-one lay men and women who achieved the heights of sanctity. These inspiring biographies present saints, whether kings and queens or peasants and farmers, who sanctified their daily work through the application of prayer and virtue. Find a role model from among these saints as Joan Carroll Cruz explores: -their acts of humilty that you can imitate -how they performed their daily tasks with love ...

Known throughout Wales for his gentle self-deprecating sense of humour and brilliant TV and radio broadcasts, BBC presenter Roy Noble guides us through the "lay-bys" of his life; his warm, loving fifties Brynaman childhood; his college and teaching days; and his ultimate success in that most difficult of careers - showbusiness. A beautiful and entertaining depiction of the life of a truly extraordinary and much loved Welshman who has enriched the daily lives of millions. We meet his family...