The architectural history of the Middle Ages is full of surprises It is hard to imagine today that relatively few construction plans have been found for the impressive churches and cathedrals of the Romanesque and Gothic periods. Where did most of the drawings go? Were the plans destroyed or lost over time? Or were they never made at all? Although there were very few architectural drawings, there were numerous compasses. What were they used for and how? Was it possible to design complex bu...

This book explores far-right authoritarian and exclusionary interpretations of environmental crises that are gaining traction globally.While research on the political ecology of the far right has grown substantially over the last decade, it has largely focused on ‘Western’, especially European, actors and contexts. As far-right ideas increasingly circulate worldwide, there is an urgent need to ‘provincialize Europe’ and approach current developments from a global perspective. This ...

Love. Magic. Danger.Could these three words articulate distinct spiritual essences to fuse together?Bookstore owner, Opaline Lunn, facilitates a Speed Dating Event, in hopes of finding her soulmate. She meets attendee Detective Eamon Dayan, who wasn’t looking for love, but sparks fly at their first kiss.Together they unearth Opaline’s powers which lead to the discovery that she has two sisters, and someone called The Ancient One who wants to kill them.Unrave...

Professor Caresse Deveau is all about work and trying to solve the meaning behind her reoccurring dream. Her mother’s interference of getting a son-in-law and a grandbaby is non-stop. Hoping for some rest and relaxation on their mother and daughter cruise, her mother cancels at the last minute.Was this a ploy on her mother’s part to see her find a boyfriend?Dennie Lang, owner of several vineyards in the US and England, is onboard to train the crew to serve his wines. From t...

Alisa Highland’s, love for horses and barrel racing has been put through a lot, since coming off a suspension from the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. Hardships and obstacles, push her to her limits and turns to the cowboys to make ends meet to save her ranch.Dr. Lance Rangle, her ex-fiancé, returns to help his father with the veterinarian clinic. An emergency visit brings Alisa and him, face-to-face. Their encounter reveals they still have feelings for each other.T...

A globally renowned happiness scientist and a top relationship researcher draw on the science of happiness, love and human connection to offer a powerful framework for feeling truly appreciated and fulfilled.‘There aren't two scientists in the world I trust more to deliver research-backed, actionable recommendations on how to improve your relationships.’ ANGELA DUCKWORTH, bestselling author of Grit'This book might change your life....

A promise is a promise, right? Even if it was made twenty years ago.Rane Schoen’s promise to marry the boy she once met on an airplane is long forgotten.Mark Christmenn, now the President and owner of his family coffee business, MAC Companies, plans on keeping the promise. Until his well-orchestrated and lonely life flashes in front of him, when he is shot by a drug cartel, who had been using his coffee bean shipments to smuggle drugs. He second guesses the old promise....

This is Sonja Isaac's true and riveting account of how a mysterious visitor came literally to battle the devil for her soul and her life, and to eventually give her victory over a devastating illness called sarcoidosis. Part 'Battlefield of the Mind' and part 'Good Morning Holy Spirit' this is spiritual warfare as you have never seen it before.Imagine trying to live the traditional Christian life, but nothing seems to be going your way. In fact, everything around you seems to be fa...

I am Felix Salvant, the middle brother of the Salvant brothers. I'm just as deadly in the kitchen as I am breaking any firewall and using my Desert Eagle. I'll do whatever I have to do to protect my family and the woman I love. Speaking of the woman I love, Keirra better get herself together before I walk away from her ass for good.Despite all the obstacles thrown at us during our childhood, the Salvant Brothers are closer and stronger. We have an unbreakable bond that no one can c...

In this pioneering work, a renowned happiness scientist and a top relationship researcher draw on the science of happiness, love, and human connection to offer a powerful framework to help readers appreciate and nurture what makes them feel truly loved.We can be loved—and still not feel loved. Many people believe that if they behave the right way, say the right things, or make themselves more lovable, they will feel more loved. But this kind of reflexive t...

Axl, Felix, and Adam are back in this 4th installment of the Salvant Brothers. This time their paths take them to across the ocean to Italy, where Axl must be formally introduced to the other heads of the syndicate families.Is Italy ready for The Snatcher of Souls, the Sharpshooter, or the Beast when secrets are revealed, and war is declared…who’s soul will be snatched as alliances are formed and enemies make their presence known?Buckle up and grab your favorite wine as the...

Who hasn’t dreamed about making a movie? We'll show you how to navigate the world of independent filmmaking, from script to screen. The Digital Filmmaking Handbook will help you make the movie you've been dreaming about.For this edition, we’ve focused on soft skills: developing a project, writing a compelling story, working with actors, the special challenges of directing. After all, these are the things that really matter in the end—skills that help you t...