Living into a less colonial way of being together.Methodism and American Empire investigates historical trajectories and theological developments that connect American imperialism since World War II to the Methodist tradition as a global movement. The volume asks: to what extent is United Methodists’ vision of the globe marred by American imperialism? Through historical analyses and theological reflections, this volume chronicles the formation of an unders...

A romance novel is a type of novel and genre fiction which places its primary focus on the relationship and love between two persons, and usually has an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending.This book is a special collection of twenty best romantic novels which have achieved high success in our world since the days of William Shakespeare. This collection saves you time and money you could have spent searching for each best romance novel sepa...

Measure for Measure is one of darkest of Shakespeare’s comedies. Written in about 1603 and first performed in 1604, it immediately preceded the composition of the major tragedies Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.Duke Vincentino, the ruler of Vienna, fears that under his mild sovereignty, the people may have become lazy and lax. He decides to “go over cover” in the disguise of a monk and appoint his deputy, Angelo, who is a reputed paragon of virtu...

Twelve-year-old David Snod's life is nothing but problems: He can't stop stuttering. He gets bullied constantly. His little sister, Sophia, acts like she's his protector. His teenage brother, Chris, torments him, calling him "Nose." Worst of all, David doesn't have enough money to buy the popular SkyJam basketball shoes.Now the school's bully, Ron-Ron, has created a plan to humiliate David online―unless David can buy a pair of SkyJams. And of course Ron-Ron knows David can't afford...

Virtue theory, natural law, deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism: these are the basic moral theories taught in “Ethics,” “History of Philosophy,” and “Introduction to Philosophy” courses throughout the United States. When the American philosopher William James (1842 – 1910) find his way into these conversations, there is uncertainty about where his thinking fits. While utilitarianism has become the default position for teaching James’s pragmatism and radical empiricism, this default ...

Best Practices for Comprehensive Oracle Database SecurityWritten by renowned experts from Oracle's National Security Group, Oracle Database 12c Security provides proven techniques for designing, implementing, and certifying secure Oracle Database systems in amultitenant architecture. The strategies are also applicable to standalone databases. This Oracle Press guide addresses everything from infrastructure to audit lifecycle and describes how to apply security measures i...

Earth is the only planet known to have fire. The reason is both simple and profound: fire exists because Earth is the only planet to possess life as we know it. Fire is an expression of life on Earth and an index of life’s history. Few processes are as integral, unique, or ancient.Fire on Earth puts fire in its rightful place as an integral part of the study of geology, biology, human history, physics, and global chemistry. Fire is ubiquitous in various forms throughout Ea...

This collection contains eight of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies. Each exhibits the vigour, humour, and optimism of the young master before he turned to the gloom and bitterness of the great tragedies.ContentsA Midsummer Night’s DreamAll’s Well That Ends WellTwelfth NightMuch Ado About NothingThe Comedy of ErrorsAs You Like ItMeasure for MeasureThe M...

The heartwarming tale of Christopher Naylor Jr., a third generation owner of a women's hosiery store in an unremarkable town in the middle of nowhere America. From the outside looking in, his life is perfect. But there is a dark family secret that has always made Chris ask who he is or how the hell he's ending up selling women's lingerie to elderly women who couldn't - and shouldn't - squeeze their ever-expanding asses into thongs without warning. With the help of his new best friend Willi...

Step back into the imagination-fueled world of vintage science fiction with Vintage Sci-Fi 26, a thrilling collection of 19 unforgettable stories from some of the genre’s most creative minds. From distant planets and mysterious alien worlds to robots, space travelers, and humanity’s uncertain future, these tales capture the wonder, danger, and excitement that made classic science fiction a worldwide phenomenon.Journey across the stars with Walter M. Miller ...

In a North American British province, a group of Norweigan settlers have carved a life for themselves in a lakeshore village called Skarkavik. Hunters and fishermen, they raise their families in peace under the natural cover of the surrounding forest.Decker Galloway believes the land’s natural resources are being wasted on the few when so many have a greater need. Having made his fortune logging the wilderness of the eastern provinces, he wants to turn his axes and saws loose on th...

“A superb entertainment that is a work of power, distinction and high seriousness.” – Washington PostFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles come the widely acclaimed Natchez Burning trilogy, featuring Penn CageNatchez BurningRaised in Natchez, Mississippi, Penn Cage learned all he knows from his father, Dr. Tom Cage. But now Tom has been accused of murdering the Black nurse wi...