David Ashton stars in this six-part vintage crime dramaA small town in Galloway, on the south-west coast of Scotland. A house strangely unchanged since 1941. A dead nurse. And a lawyer with one million pounds in his bank account - and no idea how it got there...Peter Calman is in trouble. His legal firm is on the brink of bankruptcy, his secretary's handed in her notice and his bank manager has cut off his credit. Just when he thinks things can't get any wo...

A collection of suspenseful standalone radio thrillers by Edward BoydScottish writer Edward Boyd was well known for his TV and radio plays, including The Corridor People and The View from Daniel Pike, and he also penned several episodes of Z-Cars. He specialised in the thriller genre, and this collection showcases six of his best radio crime dramas.The Wolf Far Hence – Steve Gardiner heads to the Highland...

Teddy Johnson stars in this atmospheric six-part radio thrillerKorean War veteran and hip Londoner Steve Gardiner arrives in a small Scottish seaside resort, looking for his old friend Jimmy Morton. But he's picked the wrong time for a reunion. The sleepy town is being terrorised by a homicidal maniac dubbed 'the Kind Man', and panic stalks the streets.Stepping off the train after dark, Steve is almost lynched by a terrified crowd, and at the gloomy Morton ...

A bookseller turns P. I. in this intriguing five-part BBC radio thrillerGrahame Mayer specialises in selling books, not solving mysteries. So when he’s asked to play private investigator and track down a soldier from the Spanish Civil War, he wonders if it’s some sort of test – and if so, what will happen if he fails...Armed with fresh information, he is sent to Glasgow on the trail of Jock Cameron, and a meeting with a former nurse who knew him back in Spa...

Explore the profound dynamics between a Christian son and his skeptical father in this powerful book, as it delves into the big questions of Christianity with a compelling blend of intelligent answers and heartfelt faith.Greg Boyd and his father, Ed, were on opposite sides of a great divide. Greg was a newfound Christian, while his father was a longtime agnostic. So Greg offered his father an invitation: Ed could write with any questions on Christianity, and his so...

In "The Freedom of the Will," Jonathan Edwards embarks on an intricate exploration of human volition, arguing for a theocentric understanding of free will that remains deeply rooted in Puritan theological traditions. Written in 1754, this seminal text delves into the nature of moral choice, positing that true freedom is not the ability to choose otherwise but rather the capacity to act according to one's strongest inclinations, which are ultimately determined by divine sovereignty. Through...

In "Selected Sermons of Jonathan Edwards," the reader is invited into the profound theological universe of one of America's most influential Puritan thinkers. This compilation showcases Edwards' mastery of the sermon as both a literary form and a vehicle for spiritual awakening. His vivid imagery, meticulous reasoning, and impassioned rhetoric capture the complexities of human emotion in relation to divine grace, sin, and redemption. The sermons, often imbued with metaphysical insights, re...

Echoes of a Divided Nation – 4 Classic American Civil War Novels is a compelling collection that captures the tumultuous spirit and sweeping complexities of a country torn asunder. Encompassing a range of literary styles, from poignant narratives to richly detailed historical accounts, this anthology offers a diverse window into the heart of 19th-century America. Each novel within this volume begins with the same catalyst—the Civil War—yet travels unique paths, offering varied perspectives...

Climate Change and Coastal Tourism includes case studies on climate change and coastal tourism that explore current threats to, and consequences of, climate change on existing tourism coastal destinations. It assesses management and policy options for the future sustainability of threatened tourism coastal destinations. The cases discussed are from all regions of the world - Europe - The Americas - Asia - Africa -Australasia and synthesise findings to make recommendations that can be used ...

Edward Peple's "Semiramis: A Tale of Battle and of Love" is a captivating historical drama that intricately weaves themes of power, ambition, and romance. Set against the backdrop of ancient Assyria, the narrative follows the legendary queen Semiramis as she navigates a tumultuous world of warfare and intrigue. Peple's writing is notable for its poetic nuance and dynamic characterizations, blending historical authenticity with the imaginative flourishes of early 20th-century literature, ev...

Meet Homer, a normal boy in every respect but one: he reads at an intergalactic speed. One morning in church, as a way to stay out of trouble, Homer began to read the Old Testament. As he raced past kings, battles and talking donkeys, Homer was reading and having a ball. The Old Testament, he learned, is quite thrilling, and all of its stories deserve top billing!Homers story is paired with a Readers Guide to more stories in the Old Testament. Those stories reveal God as the creato...

Many law firms today are far too focused on increasing market share; they should be paying attention to what makes them a more profitable business. Market share doesn't matter much if you're not profitable, and firms cannot simply grow their way to prosperity by undercutting the competition. Instead, firms must focus on value creation and increasing clients' willingness to pay for their services. The question should be: "What can your firm do better, or more efficiently, and more profitabl...