In "Masterpieces of the Sea," Harrison Smith Morris embarks on an exhilarating journey through the ocean's depths, blending lyrical prose with acute observations of marine life and environments. This richly illustrated work intertwines elements of nature writing and artistic critique, immersing readers in the intricate relationship between humanity and the ocean. Morris invokes a tapestry of literary influences, drawing upon Romantic poets and naturalists to craft a narrative that is both ...

In "Clear the Track! A Story of To-day," E. Werner presents a vivid exploration of social dynamics in the burgeoning industrial landscape of the early 20th century. This gripping narrative intertwines various characters from diverse backgrounds, inviting readers into their struggles and aspirations amid the rapid changes brought by modernization. Werner's prose is characterized by a keenly observant style, rich in detail yet accessible, reflecting the zeitgeist of an era marked by both opp...

It is the twenty-third century and Elijah Harms is anything but ordinary. He, the one who has a special connection to light, came to New Haven City after his parents died in a conflict between naturally-born humans and the modified. War, hardship, and being the father figure to his younger siblings has made Elijah feel older than most twenty-year-olds. Despite his challenges, Elijah’s spirits are buoyed by his friendships with Honoria Eden and Endre Gran. One day as the three friends gathe...

From the director and writer behind acclaimed cult classics as The Fields, Camp Dread, Death House and The Special."Horror has arrived--and no one loves it more, or knows more about it than Harrison. Consider yourself lucky. He's sharing his fascinating journey through the celluloid world of terror and you have a front row seat." -- Adrienne BarbeauI was a "Monster Kid" and "The Weird Kid, The Horror Movie Kid." I found out early...horror is always personal.Now I ma...

Gen X is the "forgotten generation." We made our own meals after school and Saturday mornings, we got dirty, played miles away from home with no way to reach us, we told offensive jokes, we built and jumped bike ramps, broke bones and drank from garden hoses, we had three network channels, we didn't "mediate" with bullies--we kicked their asses, we had land lines, house phones and cordless phones that you could beat someone with, MTV showed music videos, Steven Spielberg and Michael Jackso...

THE END IS THE BEGINNING…This final volume on the films of Kevin Connor gives you inside informationon From Beyond the Grave and Motel Hell.Find out how "The Carrots" in the motel garden got their sound!Discover what it was like to get Donald Pleasence,David Warner and Peter Cushing all together in your first film!Wait until you read who was originally approachedto star and the other to direct Motel Hell!This fina...

Empowering Pathways is a unique guidebook that outlines a holistic faith based approach to congregational health and wellness. The book provides interventional strategies, helpful tools, and techniques that are designed to assist Christian churches with practical methods to establish or transform a congregational health and wellness ministry. A ten step process for establishing a ministry, the composition and characteristics of the wellness team, and the strategic planning process is prese...

In "The Youth of the Great Elector," L. Mühlbach artfully weaves a historical narrative set in 17th-century Prussia, focusing on the formative years of Frederick William, known as the Great Elector. The novel combines meticulous historical research with vivid, lyrical prose, capturing the political intrigues and social dynamics of the era. Mühlbach's work illuminates the intersection of personal and political life, showcasing the evolution of a leader who would substantially shape the fu...

The year is 2019 in Mirror City, a man-made island off the coast of Georgia. Jax Kourt, along with the few surviving members of his former Bloodrunner gang, discover that the most popular president in United States history is a deep cover terrorist set on reshaping the world the way he sees fit. Fresh off a five-year prison sentence for armed robbery, and seeing an opportunity for one last score before retiring from the streets, Jax and his split personality alter ego ghost, along with the...

These days fact-checking can seem like a lost art. The Fact Checker's Bible arrives not a moment too soon: it is the first—and essential—guide to the important but increasingly neglected task of checking facts, whatever their source.We are all overwhelmed with information that claims to be factual, but even the most punctilious researcher, writer, and journalist can sometimes get it wrong, so checking facts has become a more pressing task. Now Sarah Harrison Smith, former ...

This book is more than just a 'palliative care' guide for the planet - it is about innovation, solutions, competitiveness and profitability. At work, at home and as members of society, our generation has an opportunity - to be part of the obligation - and an exciting solution in restoring the balance. The authors present a bold vision for the future and demonstrate how we can get there, drawing on lessons of competitive advantage theory and the latest in sustainability, economics, innovati...

Cents and Sustainability is a clear-sighted response to the 1987 call by Dr Gro Brundtland in Our Common Future to achieve a new era of economic growth that is 'forceful and at the same time socially and environmentally sustainable'. The Brundtland Report argued that not only was it achievable, but that it was an urgent imperative in order to achieve a transition to sustainable development while significantly reducing poverty and driving 'clean and green' investment. With some still arguin...