The long-awaited sequel to the beloved film!Small town teenager Alex Rogan has already saved multiple worlds. But that was only the beginning of his story. Forty years after the cult-classic movie that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, an all-new story picks up from the end credits and takes off for the stars! Now the leader…and sole member…of the Star League, Alex must rebuild the galaxy’s only defense force against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada.Introducing a new...

The chess board contains sixty-four squares, and in order to execute the movements of the Chess Player, distinct trains of machinery must be formed, which shall be capable, when set in motion, of conveying the hand of the Automaton to each, and to any, of these several squares. Having arrived at a square, and taken up a chess man, it will be requisite, either to withdraw the hand towards the side, and without the limits of the board, for the purpose of letting drop the chess man there, and...

The Deliverance Dialogues confronts one of the most urgent and misunderstood questions facing the church today: When is it mental illness, and when is it demonic influence? In an age marked by rising anxiety, trauma, addiction, and renewed fascination with the occult, pastors and counselors often find themselves navigating complex spiritual and psychological terrain. Too often, the church has either over-spiritualized mental health struggles or dismissed the reality of spiritual w...

Canterbury Cathedral, at the heart of the Church in England since the arrival of Augustine in Kent in 597 C.E., is remarkable for its extent, beauty and importance, for the variety of its architectural styles and the many structural changes which it has undergone over the years. In this 1845 work, the Reverend Robert Willis, who was Jacksonian Professor of the University of Cambridge, reproduces historical accounts of the destruction and rebuilding of the cathedral, for example by the monk...

This book is for anyone who has ever been in love; who has even been infatuated with someone, who has ever found someone so desirable that you have lost your focus; who has ever been rejected by that ONE; who has longed for someone so badly that it made you quake with emotion. If you have felt how and its many facets love feels, then these poems may be of interest.

In "Servetus and Calvin," Robert Willis intricately explores the profound theological conflict between two influential figures of the Reformation: Michael Servetus and John Calvin. Utilizing a blend of historical narrative and critical analysis, Willis delves into the ideological rift that distinguishes their views on the nature of God, the Trinity, and the essence of faith. The book is marked by a meticulous examination of primary sources and the socio-political milieu of 16th-century Gen...

Some years ago I was led to make a study of the Life and Writings of Spinoza, and took considerable pains to present the gifted Jew of Amsterdam in such fulness to the English reader as might suffice to convey a passable idea of what one of the great misunderstood and misused among the sons of men was in himself, in his influence on his more immediate friends and surroundings through his presence, and on the world for all time through all his works. This study completed, and leisure from t...

Some years ago I was led to make a study of the Life and Writings of Spinoza, and took considerable pains to present the gifted Jew of Amsterdam in such fulness to the English reader as might suffice to convey a passable idea of what one of the great misunderstood and misused among the sons of men was in himself, in his influence on his more immediate friends and surroundings through his presence, and on the world for all time through all his works. This study completed, and leisure from t...

William Harvey's "An Anatomical Disquisition on the Motion of the Heart & Blood in Animals" (1628) is a groundbreaking work that radically transformed the understanding of human physiology and anatomy. This seminal text employs a meticulous empirical approach and integrates detailed anatomical observations with a passionate philosophical inquiry into the nature of life itself. Harvey's use of clear, methodical prose, combined with authoritative empirical evidence, challenges existing notio...

In "The Works of William Harvey M.D.", Harvey presents a comprehensive exploration of his groundbreaking theories on the circulation of blood, a discovery that revolutionized medical science in the 17th century. Employing a meticulous and empirical literary style, Harvey's treatise transcends the popular anatomical understandings of his time, establishing a profound connection between observation and scientific reasoning. His work, which is rich in detailed illustrations and articulate exp...

This edition includes the following editor's contextual introduction: William Harvey and the study of blood circulationFirst published in 1628, “On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals” (Exercitatio Anatomica de Motu Cordis et Sanguinis in Animalibus) is the best-known work of the physician William Harvey, which established the circulation of blood throughout the body.“On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals” is a landmark in th...

In "The Works of William Harvey M.D," the seminal texts of the father of modern physiology are meticulously compiled, showcasing Harvey's groundbreaking theories on circulation and the function of the heart. Combining an intricate narrative style with rigorous scientific examination, Harvey's writings reflect the transition from ancient humoral theory to empirical observation. His innovative use of anatomical illustrations complements the textual discourse, offering readers both clarity an...