If you think it's hard being a hobgoblin or a human, try living a goblin's life for a while. In fact, try imagining what it's like to be the runtiest goblin in the caves, the lone worshiper of a god who's been forgotten for a good reason, and the target everyone points to at the first hint of trouble. Try picturing yourself as Jig Dragonslayer, and see how you like it... Despite impossible odds, Jig was still alive. He'd survived an adventurer's quest against a dragon and a necromancer, a ...

The legend of “Onionhead” appears in many sources around the world. This legend has an international reach, and not just as a tale about a man, but about a community overcome by superstition and blind fear. Consistently, articles in other countries specify Slidell as the source of this legend. There are minor variances in articles from country to country. Yet, almost all agree that these events occurred in Slidell, Louisiana, USA.This book is based on that legend.

Rediscover the God who inspires passion in our heartsA grassroots global movement has people rediscovering a Jesus- looking God who is raising up a Jesus-looking people to transform the world in a unique, Jesus kind of way.In this accessible introduction to understanding the character of God, author Gregory A. Boyd, with M. Scott Boren, lays out the radical truth at the heart of this movement: the conviction that God looks like Jesus. In other words, in the...

Security Operations Center Guidebook: A Practical Guide for a Successful SOC provides everything security professionals need to create and operate a world-class Security Operations Center. It starts by helping professionals build a successful business case using financial, operational, and regulatory requirements to support the creation and operation of an SOC. It then delves into the policies and procedures necessary to run an effective SOC and explains how to gather the necessary metrics...

Self-care is a powerful, evidence-based medicine for the mind.Mental health is the driving force behind every decision we make—how we live, work, and love. Many of us suffer from depression and anxiety, which impede our choices and quality of life, and despite the proliferation of prescription drugs, the numbers are growing across the globe. But there is another, proven way to achieve mental wellness, beyond antidepressants and talk therapy. Practicing psychiatrist...

Why does God lift Jacob into preeminence after he wrestles God to retain his ill-gotten blessing—and wins? Peter experiences similar preeminence in the New Covenant. Only these two in Scripture receive complete name changes (Abraham/Sarah, partial). Jacob doesn’t become someone who “is chosen or loved by God,” but “wrestles with God.” And why the common theme of “rocks”? All coincidence? Absolutely not—this is a game-changer.As Gorsuch explores the deeper mysteries of faith and

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Neurology**Authored by the world's foremost stroke experts, this classic text brings you fully up to date with current research findings and management approaches for cerebrovascular disease. Stroke: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management, 7th Edition, covers every aspect of this fast-moving field, and is an ideal resource for stroke specialists, general neurologists, and other medical professionals with an interest in stroke. You'll find expe...

The Collective is a fiction piece that explores the overarching effects of negativity and positivity in the world on both an individual and worldwide level. The book explores racism, power-motivated people, religion, misogyny and the critical importance for all human beings to question the value of positive and negative thinking in their personal lives.

A ruthless East End rogue collides with a lady he has vowed to ruin in this wickedly steamy Regency romance from USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott.Lady Emma Morgan is desperate. After her father's gambling debts leave her family in penury, she settles upon the only solution to preserving her younger sister's chance for future happiness. Already deemed unmarriageable from a scandal in her first season, Emma will sell herself to the highest bidder....

A thorough and original study of the linothorax, the linen armor worn by Alexander the Great.Alexander the Great led one of the most successful armies in history and conquered nearly the entirety of the known world while wearing armor made of cloth. How is that possible? In Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor, Gregory S. Aldrete, Scott Bartell, and Alicia Aldrete provide the answer.An extensive multiyear project in experimental archaeology, thi...

Bandits in Print examines the world of print in early modern China, focusing on the classic novel The Water Margin (Shuihu zhuan). Depending on which edition a reader happened upon, The Water Margin could offer vastly different experiences, a characteristic of the early modern Chinese novel genre and the shifting print culture of the era.Scott W. Gregory argues that the traditional novel is best u...

The integration of AI into education is reshaping how students learn, and educators teach, offering unprecedented opportunities for personalization and engagement. As AI tools become more advanced and widespread, addressing their ethical, societal, and pedagogical implications is essential to ensure equitable and responsible use. Establishing clear frameworks and models helps mitigate risks, fostering environments where AI enhances learning rather than creating disparities. By critically e...