Without Redemption: Creation & Deeds of Freeway Killer Bill Bonin, His Five Accomplices & How One Who Escaped Justice was written on a number of parallel tracks that constantly intersect: First, it is the most detailed historical biography ever written about Bill Bonin, the notorious Freeway Killer responsible for murdering 22 teenage boys over ten-months in 1979-80.Second, it is a psychological roadmap which charts the evolution of Bonin’s personality fro...

What if the secret to unlocking untapped potential in young minds lies not in what they should do, but in understanding the "why" behind their passions?Imagine being equipped with the tools to ignite motivation, not just with superficial rewards but through deep, intrinsic desires. This isn’t just another self-help book; it’s a transformative guide that takes you on a journey through the complex landscape of youthful ambition, unveiling the powerful techni...

An authoritative study of World War I's often-overlooked Romanian front.In contrast to the trench-war deadlock on the Western Front, combat in Romania and Transylvania in 1916 foreshadowed the lightning warfare of World War II. When Romania joined the Allies and invaded Transylvania without warning, the Germans responded by unleashing a campaign of bold, rapid infantry movements, with cavalry providing cover or pursuing the crushed foe. Hitting where least expected...

Imagine paintings that hold the secrets to the meaning of life and death or scribbled words that can alter the past and reshape the present.We know art imitates life but in Michael B. Koep¹s thriller fiction trilogy, the author brings the arts to life in an action-packed tale spanning seven centuries.In the spring of 1338, young William of Leaves knows only of remedies, herbs and his mother¹s kindness. When he is forced to watch as she is dragged to a witch¹s pyre by a mob ...

The Iberian Peninsula was conquered by Islamic forces in 711 AD and the Islamic presence continued in this part of Europe for 900 years. This presence left an indelible stamp in Spain and Portugal, like the wonders of the Alhambra and the Great Mosque of Córdoba. Its legacy also extends to the rich seam of learning, in science, medicine, literature and philosophy that was later transmitted to the rest of Europe. How did all this come about? In this engaging book Michael Barry tells the sto...

Humans are biologically hardwired to alter their mental state, drugs are the pathway, and America is their biggest consumer. From antiquity to modernity, use and prohibition have gone hand in hand. Addicted raises the curtain to expose the lies and fill in the blanks behind America's failed 50 year war on drugs and makes sense of the quagmire of misinformed laws and policy, blending Miller's investigative journalism with historical narrative. In addition, Miller tells the story of nature's...

Learn how ancient readers interpreted the Bible's prophetic literature—and why their views have enduring valueHow Did They Read the Prophets? explores the world of ancient exegesis, focusing on how early Jewish and Christian readers understood the Hebrew Bible's prophetic literature. In this illuminating study, Old Testament scholar Michael B. Shepherd takes modern readers on a guided tour through the earliest readings of key passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah...

A world on the brink, a power in scent. In Michael B Fletcher's Tumblers of Rolan, an uneasy peace follows a devastating civil war in Ean. But the deposed Sutanite ruler, Jakus, seeks revenge, invading to obtain scent-enhancing crystals held in Rolan, intensifying his powers. The defenders, led by the tarnished Eanite hero, Targus, and Alethea, an aging mystic, prepare to fight. Facing a ruthless enemy wielding a powerful scent-based weapon, they must rely on a ne...

“Anyone who believes that faeries are wee, golden-haired creatures with dragon-fly wings and sweet intentions has never met a real faerie.” –Suzanne J. Willis, “A Silver Thread Between Worlds”Retellings of familiar favourites from new perspectives, and brand new tales share the pages of this collection of fairy stories. Within these tales you’ll find fairy music and food, contracts (making and breaking them), changelings, circles and curses–these stories deliver all the things you ...

For the fifteenth anniversary of its publication, this revised edition features a new introduction from the author on the state of the church and its “radical welcome” today, along with new reflections on how it continues to reshape the church.This book is at once a theological, inspirational, and practical guide for congregations that want to move beyond diversity and inclusion to present a vision for the church of the future: one where the gifts, voices, and powe...

Home to the likes of Disney and Warner Bros., Burbank has a fascinating history beyond the glitz and glamour of its entertainment industry. Discover the true story behind the mysterious Night Riders and how the Druids came to visit. Learn about the plans to film biblical epics in town and how the Crank Conventions came to be. Delve into tales of rodeo queens, Hollywood stars, Mouseketeers and a flying lion cub. Wesley H. Clark and Michael B. McDaniel, authors of Lost Burbank and Growing Up...

Life in Burbank during the '60s and '70s was an unparalleled experience. From biking Lucky Busters trail to enjoying movies at the Cornell Theater and shopping at The Akron, Burbankers' choices of entertainment seemed endless. Relive fond memories of dining out at Genio's, the Dip or Santoro's. Recall visits to the Golden Mall before heading home to watch Dark Shadows on television. While some of the local icons may have changed, the spirit has remained the same--and it's waiting to be red...