An irresolute Christian priest on a missionary journey to a pagan village encounters a charming cult leader whose postmodern philosophies shake the man of God's theological foundation to its core.Despite being riddled with theological doubts, Father Frederick Norman travels to a foreign country on an evangelistic mission. Upon arrival in the chaotic land, he meets his guide, Charam Tamang, a bus driver from Niestra, the remote village to which Frederick has been se...

Catastrophic storms, searing heat waves, crumbling waterfronts, warming oceans, air-fouling forest fires and mass extinction have become facts of life. Under these conditions, it is difficult to imagine that the global industrial civilization will continue in its present form. This requires us to reconsider the subject of ecocomposition from a new perspective: “What does it mean to teach college writing in the face of this sobering reality?” The introduction reviews the history of ecocompo...

The subject of race and identity is a burning issue which continues to occupy the attention not only of South Africans but also the wider residents of the continent of Africa and those who are Africans in the Diaspora. The outburst of xenophobic attacks against foreigners mostly of Black African origins in some communities of Kwa-Zulu Natal and areas of Johannesburg during 2008 and 2015 has raised questions about the social cohesion of South African society linked to unresolved structural ...

Although part of a broader circumpolar world, North America’s Arctic and sub-Arctic borders—and the establishment of new boundaries in the wake of significant, and regionally unique, change—are increasingly relevant in the broader, global world.Indeed, the Arctic reality has been dramatically reshaped by new territorial configurations and comprehensive land claims; increasing flows of international investment and trade focused upon resource industries and hydrocarbon extraction; th...

Mobile Disruptions in the Middle East identifies trends in mobile media use in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates and, more broadly, explores their impact on the nature of digital journalism. Mobility has long been an important aspect of life in the Middle East; therefore a study of this region presents a unique opportunity to examine the role of mobile media and its future directions.Basing its analysis on original research, including multiyear surveys and case studies, t...

40 Must-Read Civil War Novels is an enriching anthology that masterfully curates a broad panorama of literary expressions themed around the American Civil War. This collection captures the raw essence, enduring tensions, and diverse perspectives of one of America's most tumultuous periods. From harrowing battlefield depictions to intimate familial sagas, the anthology spans a range of styles including realism, romanticism, and historical fiction. Within its pages, readers will encounter st...

For your frightening pleasure, Tombstone Stories Publishing presents a collection of horror short stories that will be the reason you keep the lights on!Check out these amazing stories by Tracy Allen, Justin Boote, N.M. Brown, Ashley M. Franklin, David Owain Hughes, Valkyrie Kerry, James Miles, Tom Over, Kim Plasket, Valerie Puri, D.L. Russell, Don Everett Smith Jr., Kimberly Wolkens and Linda Zimmermann with introductions by the famed Robert Damon Schneck and D.A. Roberts, the pre...

'America Divided: 40 Civil War Novels' stands as a monumental anthology capturing the complex and multifaceted narratives of the American Civil War. The anthology not only emphasizes the devastating impact of the war but also its profound implications for American identity and culture. From heart-wrenching accounts of personal sacrifice and harrowing tales of battlefield valor, to the poignant depictions of the home front, these impactful tales are woven together by the collective memory o...

When the pulp magazine Weird Tales appeared on newsstands in 1923, it proved to be a pivotal moment in the evolution of speculative fiction. Living up to its nickname, “The Unique Magazine,” Weird Tales provided the first real venue for authors writing in the nascent genres of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Weird fiction pioneers such as H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Robert Bloch, Catherine L. Moore, and many others honed their craft in the pages of Weird Ta...

You over there –come a little closer.Closer still; there’s no need to be shy.We have tales of terrors beyond your wildest nightmares; stories of monsters, madness, the dark and the dangerous. The dead have voices, and we need to be heard.Settle down, sit tight.We’re going to be here all night.