As leader of the Jerusalem church, what words of encouragement would James write to these persecuted Christians?Perhaps a little surprisingly, his key message was: faith works. Genuine belief inevitably transforms our speech, suffering, compassion for the poor, humility, prayers, priorities, and, frankly, every other aspect of life. In 5 chapters James introduces and briefly touches upon a whole variety of issues that concern the new believers. In a simple, forthri...

In the first bilingual work on the reptiles and amphibians of the US–Mexico border, top herpetologists come together to describe the herpetofauna of the states of this region, which includes more than 600 species of toads, frogs, salamanders, turtles, sea turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and sea snakes that are found along the almost 2,000-mile border between the two countries.Each chapter is devoted to one state—four in the US (California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) and ...

Books 1-3 in the Byron James Westerns series by Stuart G. Yates, now available in one volume!Poisoned Dollars: After the bloodshed of his younger years, Byron James is working as a school teacher in a quiet Kansas town. But when a former student turns outlaw and forces James into hiding stolen money, the threat turns personal. With his wife’s life at stake and a U.S. Marshal on his trail, James must walk a razor’s edge between justice and vengeance....

Quincy Rogers has a good woman right in front of him but he can't see the forest for the trees. Instead of embracing the one who loves him, he chases tail on a brand new dating app, A Dime A Dozen.Quincy needs to see if the grass might be greener on the other side. He figures the woman he has will give him another chance and he'll do the right thing later.Unfortunately, Quincy will soon learn that tomorrow isn't promised, and neither is the rest of today.

**THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**a comic about dinosaurs navigating the complexities of life, togetherincluding exclusive, never-seen-before, bonus comicsa wistful, honest and highly relatable account of modern life.dinosaur therapy is a book of cartoons for grown-ups from the very successful web comic @dinosaurcouch.in each comic, dinosaur characters grapple with questions around the meaning...

In "Arabella Stuart," G. P. R. James crafts a richly woven historical narrative that explores the complex interplay of love, ambition, and political intrigue during the tumultuous reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Set against the backdrop of the English court and the deeply entrenched feuds of the era, the novel is marked by lyrical prose and an acute attention to historical detail. James employs a character-driven approach, allowing readers to experience the emotional and societal pressures fac...

The dramatic inside story of the downfall of Michael Eisner—Disney Chairman and CEO—and the scandals that drove America’s best-known entertainment company to civil war.“When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Whistle While You Work,” “The Happiest Place on Earth”—these are lyrics indelibly linked to Disney, one of the most admired and best-known companies in the world. So when Roy Disney, chairman of Walt Disney Animation and nephew of founder Walt Disney, abruptly resigned i...

Byron James and his companion Karl Jorgenson are heading north when a grand, deserted house draws them in. Their curiosity soon turns to peril, when they are ambushed and trapped in a bar. With no answers and running out of time, their fate hangs in the balance.Together with the help of Ilene Galvez, a fiercely determined woman whose courage matches James’s own, they begin to unravel a deadly plot. Haunted by his past and hunted by those who would rather see him dead, Byron must su...

After the bloodshed of Depford Falls, Byron James rides into the quiet town of Heritage, seeking peace. That proves to be short-lived, after a late-night drink with fellow guests ends in gunfire and a man dead.When the dust settles, the victim is revealed to be a Pinkerton agent... one who knew far too much about James. Pressed into duty by a hard-edged sheriff, James joins a posse to track the shooter across open country.But someone out there wants him dead. As old enemies...

Conditioned by a childhood surrounded by the rivalries of the Stewart family, and by eighteen years of enforced exile in England, James I was to prove a king very different from his elderly and conservative forerunners. This major study draws on a wide range of sources, assessing James I's impact on his kingdom. Michael Brown examines James's creation of a new, prestigious monarchy based on a series of bloody victories over his rivals and symbolised by lavish spending at court.He c...

The New York Times Bestseller'Explosive' Esquire'Epic' Financial Times'Riveting' Vanity FairSumner Redstone was the CEO of Hollywood's most influential company: the powerhouse behind Indiana Jones and Star Wars, film studios and TV production companies, a fleet of private jets and tailor-made jewellery lines. He was notorious for his fearsome temper, his all-consuming ambition and his pledg...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...