"The Black Bear" by William H. Wright is a captivating exploration of the life and habits of one of North America's most intriguing mammals. The book delves into the natural history of black bears, detailing their behavior, habitat, and the challenges they face in the wild. Wright's vivid descriptions and insightful observations provide readers with a deeper understanding of these creatures, making it an essential read for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The narrative is both...

Before we proceed to give a somewhat detailed account of the more important cities of Asia Minor, and of the islands adjacent to its west and southern shores, we may mention that Asia Minor, as it lies on the map, exhibits, in its contour, a remarkable resemblance to Spain. Extending between N. Lat. 36° and 42°, and E. Long. 26° and 40°, it is about the same size as France, and somewhat less than Spain and Portugal taken together. Its interior consists of a central plateau, rarely lower th...

Romeo and Juliet, one of the greatest love stories ever told . . . in texts?!Imagine: What if those star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet had smartphones? A classic is reborn in this fun and funny adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays!Two families at war.A boy and a girl in love.A secret marriage gone oh-so-wrong. and h8. The classics just got a whole lot more interesting. ;)

Since the beginning of Christianity, the Lord's Prayer has occupied an important place in the lives of Jesus's disciples, for it is the prayer Jesus himself taught them. Like other biblical prayers, the Lord's Prayer contains words people offer to God. But since this prayer is from Jesus and is part of Scripture, it is also God's Word to people. When we say this prayer, not only are we speaking to God, but God is also speaking to us.Highly regarded New Testament scholar Wi...

Everyone who's watched American Pie knows about MILFs, but have you ever heard of a DILF? You have now. DILF: CONFESSIONS OF A SEXY DAD covers topics such as jorts, Honey Boo Boo and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even when more controversial subjects such as drugs and religion are discussed, DILF – Yours Truly – maintains his sense of humor. DILF is built around three stories. The first is “Forbidden Fruit,” the story of Adam and Eve told as if Adam’s gay partner Steve lived with them in Eden. ...

The long ago offers a nostalgic reflection on early life, using a series of gentle recollections to highlight the lasting influence of childhood experiences. The book revisits moments shaped by family bonds, the natural world, and the rhythms of a small town, presenting them not as grand events but as quiet memories that continue to shape identity. Its early chapters evoke the warmth of a household grounded in affection and routine, drawing attention to the comfort found in familiar spaces...

My story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890. Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it. So we’ll take that part for granted. Early in May of that year three of us, Martin Spencer, Jack O’Brien, and myself, had set out from Spokane, Washington, to hunt grizzlies an...

Once upon a time?Um, no. Because that's how fairytales start, and Ivy Addison is no princess. In fact, she's very happy being an absolute nobody.She doesn't have glass slippers or a trust fund or "graces"—and she's pretty sure she doesn't need rescuing. She also most definitely isn't overworked as the housekeeper for a rowdy pack of royals... and she certainly has no feelings for any of them.Well, aside from Asher, the Crown Prince and star of all h...

***Soon to be TV Series***Dr. William Wright gave up a suburban practice as an ear surgeon to become the doctor at Colorado’s maximum-security prison. After that, running a medical clinic at the county jail should be a snap, right? Oh, brother…Hoards of desperate people fresh from the streets, homeless addicts, illegal aliens, and gangbangers all ruled by a corrupt sheriff and his concubine sidekick made the supermax look almost pastoral.Told with humor and biting w...

Matthew chose not to write his Gospel in chronological order. Why? How does his presentation of the Gospel differ from the other three? I show that Matthew organized his book into fourteen chiasms, explain how chiasms work, and describe the advantages that Matthew afforded the careful reader. The contrasts and comparisons of the vertical and horizontal aspects of the chiasms provide the reader with new insights into the events of Jesus' earthly ministry, and examining the peaks of the chia...

In May 1857, with the Indian Mutiny reaching boiling point, Sir Henry Lawrence summoned from their homes two sets of pensioners, one of sepoys and one of artillerymen, to defend the Lucknow British Residency. Lawrence would not clear the mosques surrounding the 60-acre site, which provided cover for rebel sharpshooters and artillery – ‘spare the holy places’ – and was almost immediately killed by a shell.Thus began one of the most dramatic episodes in the history of the British Emp...

History repeats itself. That is particularly true in the book of Genesis, a book of beginnings which moves from a dark, cold, watery hopelessness through inspiring highs and incredible lows toward faith in the God who is ever-present and active in the affairs of the men and women of the selected stories that comprise Genesis. This book explores those ups and downs and demonstrates a pattern that allows us to discern God's love and care despite our disobedience and failure. We also explore ...