On a cold December night in 2019, Keith Hanks sits crying in his basement with a gun in his hands. Gripped by guilt, shame, and a life filled with pain and torment, he makes a decision that changes the course of his life and others. He pulls the trigger. What happens next is nothing short of a miracle.Allen is a journey through the life of a man plagued by astronomical trauma and adversity. From a young child who faced multiple forms of abuse and bullying, to a man who ran into dan...

A gripping tale of fiction that explores the dark and terrifying truth about man's ability and willingness to sacrifice human's greatest asset for greed, our children.A powerful and dangerous leader of a crime cartel in Mexico has sworn revenge on a young rancher in Texas that was forced to kill the crime boss' son after he forced his way into the rancher's house and brutally molested and nearly murdered his fiancé.Two years later, Pablo Perez is now ready to exact his reve...

Tilapia are a group of cichlid fish endemic to tropical freshwater in Africa, Jordan and Israel, that are extremely nutritious and in high global demand. They are a popular species to farm because of their relative ease of culture, their tolerance to relatively high stocking densities, large size, rapid growth and palatability. As a thorough exploration of tilapia aquaculture, this book emphasizes the significance of this group of fish and discusses the crucial elements of tilapia farming,...

PrologueHad I known what I knew now I probably wouldn't have gotten involved in Wayne Masters' personal affairs but I didn't realize how complicated beautiful women are. I know now that this young man didn't need any help with them. It's too late to change what I got into motion now but I sure did learn a lesson or two.I recall the first day I met Wayne Masters. He was hired on to help round up and brand the years new calves. The pay wasn't much but he worked long hard hour...

He rose to command a nation born in fire and contradiction, and he fell with it when that nation crumbled into ash and memory. Jefferson Davis, soldier, statesman, and the embattled president of the Confederate States of America, remains one of the most polarizing and misunderstood figures in American history. In this gripping biographical narrative first published in 1929, poet and critic Allen Tate brings his remarkable literary sensibility to bear on a life that encompassed glory, grief...

Written early in Tate's career, this study of the Confederacy's fallen leader is highly critical of his flaws yet ultimately sympathetic to the Southern cause.

Discover the deep connection between theology, the arts, and the work of the Holy Spirit in Naming the SpiritIn this book, W. David O. Taylor and Daniel Train bring together a remarkable group of theologians, scholars, and artists to offer a fresh perspective on pneumatology through the creative lens of the arts.Each chapter unpacks a particular name for the Holy Spirit and examines its significance, using examples from a variety of artistic medium...

Growing up in the 1940's, we didn't have cell phones or social media, and we sure as heck didn't have internet. Some people may consider us deprived, but our lives were richer not because of what we didn't have, but because of what we did. I grew up in the Ranching and Mining community of Mountain City, Nevada, and life there was far from boring. Once upon a time, Mountain City was a flourishing town, but now it's a ghost town. Even though it's no longer the flourishing town it wa...

The fifth volume in the Science Fiction Megapack series collects 25 tales of high adventure through other worlds and times, including 5 Hugo and Nebula Award-winners and nominees. Featured this time are:AGAPE AMONG THE ROBOTS, by Allen SteeleTHE STARSHIP MECHANIC, by Jay Lake and Ken ScholesPEACEMAKER, by Gardner DozoisOR ALL THE SEAS WITH OYSTERS, by Avram DavidsonGRANDMA, by Carol EmshwillerTHE GIFT BEARER, by Charles L. FontenayI, ROBOT,...

Master the finer points of Spanish with this complete, accessible guideAdvanced Spanish Grammar, Third Edition, is ideal for Spanish-language learners who are unsure about conjugating irregular Spanish verbs, using the subjunctive, or determining the appropriate definite article. Professor K. Allen Davis clarifies grammatical structures and explains vocabulary usage to help you advance your Spanish knowledge. Whether you need extra help for a course, want ...

An essential guide to financial freedom for every woman - the only book you need to reset your money beliefs and grow your wealthEver put your head in the sand when it comes to your finances? Or wondered how you will survive when you retire? Have you left your financial future up to your partner? Then this guide is for you.Financial self-sufficiency is the key to living a happy and healthy life. And yet women today are experiencing a gendered financial cris...

"The Art of Automation", based on a podcast of the same name, is a practical guide for leaders who need to understand and evaluate how automation technology can transform their organization, business processes, and models. It combines both an aspirational and pragmatic overview of automation technology, its core capabilities, and the value they generate from a business perspective. It describes various real-world examples, implementations and approaches, with industry-specific and cross-in...