Theology, Religion, and The Office: Beauty in Ordinary Things explores the enduring impact of the hit NBC series The Office, which, seven years after its official end, remained the number one streamed TV show with a staggering 57 billion viewing minutes, outpacing its closest competitor by 45%. The Office has made an indelible mark on popular culture, paving the way for beloved series like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation, and The Go...

The works of J.R.R. Tolkien have not only redefined a genre of literature but also had a far-reaching impact on culture in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Tolkien's name has joined the ranks of authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, Dostoevsky, Donne, and Dickens who make us think differently about the world. In Theology and Tolkien: Practical Theology, an international group of scholars consider what Tolkien's works (and Jackson's film interpretations) can teac...

Award winning author Jamie Lisa Forbes brings us the story of Rowen Hart, the pampered only son of a prominent family in the small community of White Rock, North Carolina. It's the 1950's and Rowen is following the life path his parents have planned for him when his world is upturned by his father's suicide. Now he finds himself as the sole support for his mother and dependent on his pitiless uncle, who had been his father's business partner.Ill prepared to take over as head of the ...

Celebrate the holiday season with The Reversible Santa Claus by Meredith Nicholson, a charming and whimsical tale brought to life by the narration of Brian Mark Mitchell. This delightful story follows a mischievous twist on the classic Santa Claus legend, blending humor, adventure, and holiday spirit. Whether sneaking into or out of a cozy, snow-covered home or facing comedic mix-ups, this Santa’s escapades will leave listeners of all ages grinning from ear to ear.Filled w...

Enter the terrifying world of history’s most infamous pirate in Sea Horror – Blackbeard by Arthur M. Harris. This vivid, pulse-pounding account captures the monstrous legend of Edward Thatch—better known as Blackbeard—whose reign of terror on the high seas still haunts maritime lore. Harris recounts Blackbeard’s savage exploits, from his gruesome appearance with burning fuses in his beard to his violent battles and twisted alliances. Set against the backdrop of the Carolina coast ...

Step into the shadowy realm of lost Atlantis in Dragon Moon, a gripping fantasy novelette by Henry Kuttner. When Elak, a reluctant heir to the throne of Cyrena, learns that the King of Kiriath has fallen under the control of the malevolent sorcerer Karkora—the Pallid One—he must embrace his destiny to stop an ancient evil from consuming the realm. Armed with a mystical talisman and guided by allies like the wise Aynger and the enigmatic sea-witch Mayana, Elak battles monstrous for...

This collection contributes to the theoretical literature on social reproduction—defined by Marx as the necessary labor to arrive the next day at the factory gate—and extended by feminist geographers and others into complex understandings of the relationship between paid labor and the unpaid work of daily life. The volume explores new terrain in social reproduction with a focus on the challenges posed by evolving theories of embodiment and identity, nonhuman materialities, and diverse econ...