The result of a worldwide effort to assess both the current state of critical understanding of John Steinbeck’s works and the extent of his cultural influenceAs a writer who, beginning in the 1930s, illuminated the lives of ordinary people, Steinbeck came to be the conscience of America. He witnessed and recorded with clarity much of the political and social upheaval of the 20th century: The Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and Vietnam. Yet hi...

Here are sixteen chilling, never-before-published tales that explore every aspect of our darkest holiday, Halloween, coedited by Ellen Datlow, one of the most successful and respected genre editors, and Lisa Morton, a leading authority on Halloween.In addition to stories about scheming jack-o’-lanterns, vengeful ghosts, otherworldly changelings, disturbingly realistic haunted attractions, masks that cover terrifying faces, murderous urban legends, parties gone bad, cult Halloween m...

A crimefighter with mysterious powers hunts a deadly cult in a brilliant collaboration by Charlaine Harris, Christopher Golden, Kelley Armstrong, and more.Investigative reporter Nora Hesper spends her nights cloaked in shadows. As Indigo, she's become an urban myth, a brutal vigilante who can forge darkness into weapons and travel across the city by slipping from one patch of shadow to another. Her primary focus both as Nora and as Indigo has become a murderous crim...

Explore twenty-four imaginative tales crafted by some of today’s best writers of science fiction and fantasy, all guests on the Aurora Award-winning podcast The Worldshapers during its second year, and including several international bestsellers and winners of every major award in the field, as well as newer authors just beginning what promise to be stellar careers.A woman seeking the power to see the evil hiding within others regrets receiving it. Letters written by a wizard in th...

Can you recall a time when adversity or a negative moment caused you personal or professional pain? How did this adversity moment transform your identity? Did you become more compassionate, live with more integrity or develop a deeper sense of self? This is the journey the The Crucible’s Gift, will guide you on.If you love the work of Brené Brown, you will love what James Kelley, Ph.D. has to say in his inaugural book. James is a highly sought-after international speaker, ...

From a young couple struggling to look after their baby to a new captain's reluctance to take command of her ship, and from a sun-addled stranger's appearance in town to the emergence of a sentient AI, the twelve tales presented here explore the central theme of an arrival by someone or something new.There's even an alien puppy.

Más de la mitad de la población mundial padece algún tipo de enfermedad crónica o degenerativa para las que la medicina biorreguladora presenta un modelo de curación y prevención no tóxico y de demostrada eficacia. Esta medicina ofrece un enfoque integral y holístico de la salud, que aboga por el uso de métodos naturales para fortalecer y restaurar los mecanismos de autorregulación y autocuración con los que ya cuenta nuestro cuerpo.Aunando lo mejor de la medicina natural con los ú...

Think of a time when you experienced a crucible, adversity, or a moment that caused you personal or professional pain? How did this crucible moment fundamentally transformed your identity? Did you become more compassionate, live with more integrity or develop a deeper sense of self? This is the journey the The Crucible's Gift, will guide you on."The Crucible's Gift offers leaders insight into their deepest places that define them. Prepare for a remarkable journey of self-discovery,...

Originally published in England in 1938 (the same year as his magnum opus The Black Jacobins) and expanded in 1969, this work remains the classic account of global black resistance. Robin D.G. Kelley’s substantial introduction contextualizes the work in the history and ferment of the times, and explores its ongoing relevance today.“A History of Pan-African Revolt is one of those rare books that continues to strike a chord of urgency, even half a century after it w...

Over 2 million copies sold in The Word Biblical Commentary series.This commentary series delivers the best in biblical scholarship from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation.It emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence, resulting in judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These wide...

Two of the major parallel challenges facing businesses today are how to adapt to the changes of fast-paced, fragmenting markets and how to grow a business whilst engaging in recognisably sustainable practices. It is not enough to just be sustainable, it is about communicating it and getting the customer involved in the message. Customer-Centric Marketing shows readers how sustainable development practices and digital marketing techniques work naturally together to...

The Jolly Roger Tales: 60+ Pirate Novels, Treasure-Hunt Tales & Sea Adventures is a fascinating anthology that navigates the thrilling waters of sea lore, maritime adventure, and buccaneering exploits. This collection offers a rich tapestry of narratives that captures the essence of high seas drama, blending classic adventure with timeless themes of exploration and conquest. The anthology's diversity is reflected in the range of literary styles—from the suspenseful depth of Poe to the vivi...