The choice of the Fantasy genre allows for comparisons between the present, real world and the contrived one, to select the virtuous wisdom of the ancients that formed and still exist in our present society, to criticize some aspects and to expose and condemn some evils that pervade even now, via three entertaining [I hope] adventures. 'Hidden worlds within ours.'

As Earl Scruggs picked his banjo with machine gun precision at his 1945 debut at the Ryman Auditorium, he set in motion a successful career and enduring legacy that would eclipse anything the humble farm boy from North Carolina could have imagined. Scruggs’s revolutionary three-finger roll patterns electrified audiences and transformed the banjo into a mainstream solo instrument pursued by innumerable musicians.In Earl Scruggs: Banjo Icon, Gordon Castelnero and David L. Russell chr...

They are familiar scenes: sports fans turning on each other in acts of violence, and mobs of sports fans flooding onto the field or out into the streets. Is there something inherent in the competitive sport setting that produces this frequently dangerous behavior? Written in an engaging style, this volume addresses the question by exploring the wide range of influences at work, from a social psychological perspective. Topics range from a focus on the personality traits that predispose indi...

Welcome to the vibrant world of Russell Gordon Carter's “A Patriot Lad of Old Boston”, where the spirit of the American Revolution comes to life through the eyes of a young hero. Prepare to be enthralled by Carter's compelling storytelling and vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in history.Join young Ben Edwards as he navigates the turbulent streets of Revolutionary-era Boston in “A Patriot Lad of Old Boston”. This thrilling tale follows Ben's journey from a spirited boy to a coura...

While the digital revolution has touched every aspect of law librarianship, perhaps nowhere has the effect been more profound than in the area of collection development. Many of the materials law libraries traditionally collected in print form are now available in electronic format.Digital technology has affected the way we select, order, and process legal materials. The World Wide Web has created an explosion of both commercial and private online publishing. The cost of electronic...

Whether you're running Access, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, this book will help you push the limits of traditional SQL to squeeze data effectively from your database. The book offers 100 hacks -- unique tips and tools -- that bring you the knowledge of experts who apply what they know in the real world to help you take full advantage of the expressive power of SQL. You'll find practical techniques to address complex data manipulation problems. Learn how to:Wrangl...

Are we in possession of messages of extraterrestrial origin? If so, what do they mean? What do these messages from the edge of eternity portend for the future? What has the science of cryptology revealed about these ancient texts? Is our universe itself a "digital message"? Do these messages explain the interval between the miracle of our origin and the mystery of our destiny?Read the implications of our finite universe and the shocking discoveries of quantum physics at the very boundaries...

It's a hard life being a slave in Ancient Rome. So Androcles escapes to the forest - and comes face to face with a lion. But could the mighty beast and the runaway slave help each other out? Simply written in lively, flowing text, Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes."Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers w...

The story of Don Alden is the story of Boston during the British occupation. Like the sturdy out-of-doors boy of to-day, Don was fond of hunting and fishing and trapping; it is of little wonder therefore that Glen Drake, the old trapper from the North, formed an instant liking for him. But from the moment that the Port Bill went into effect—yes, and before that unfortunate event—there were other things than hunting and fishing to think about. Don’s aunt, a heroic, kindly woman of old New E...

Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Feast of First Fruits, Feast of Pentecost, Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Feast of Tabernacles The Feasts of Israel, set by God, are not only commemorative in a historical context, but are also prophetic. The first three feasts in the first month point to the Messiah's First Coming; the last three feasts in the seventh month to his Second Coming. The middle feast highlights the Church, in more ways than is generally recognized. This briefing revea...

For thousands of years, most of us have either had or still hold to misconceptions, myths, legends, or traditions about Satan and the underworld. What is Hell, Hades and Gehenna? How do demons differ from angels, and what are their limitations and agenda? What is Satan's origin, agenda, and destiny? What is the Age of Hybrids? How do we prepare ourselves through spiritual hygiene and the armor of God? Dr. Chuck Missler breaks through misinformation and misconceptions about angels and provi...

Bob Cornuke should be considered one of the eight wonders of the world, which is saying something considering my late husband, Jim Irwin, was the eighth man to walk on the moon. Bob, Jim, and, at times, myself, experienced some astonishing adventures together. Once we were even placed under house arrest in Turkey while searching for Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat. These two men shared some wild exploits and were so much alike, you couldn’t help but love them. You will love Bob, too, as he reco...