A routine transport becomes anything but routine. A space station maintenance worker finds himself fighting off an invasion. A routine test flight becomes a first contact situation. A weary soldier must save an abandoned child, more than once. A veteran mech pilot and his crew are betrayed by those they are sworn to protect. A stockpile of old rations is worth more than it seems. A young lieutenant commander finds herself using skills she didn't knew she had when a simple mission becomes m...

The Miracles of Jesus: The Process for Community Building through Kingdom Expansion is a blueprint for both community and church leadership to look at as they face timely issues in their own leadership environments. For community leaders, it will assist you in addressing issues in a more compassionate yet practical way. For church leaders, it will interpret the miracles of Christ from a community perspective, allowing churches to reconnect with communities and become more engaged to expand...

The fourth issue of Heartlines Spec provides glimpses into how characters relate within a few moments in time. These stories, poems, and essays focus on long-term relationships—be they between friends, lovers, family or someone else entirely—and examine how connections can change or grow against a much longer timeline.Editorial by Jess ChoShort FictionBlue Sunset by lae astraStarlight by R.H. BerryAnd When She Shatters by Kerry C. By...

Historically, interventions designed to impact the lives of disabled people were predicated upon deficits-based models of disability. This began to change with the introduction of World Health Organization (WHO) frameworks, particularly the International Classification of Function (ICF), that emphasized that disability could only be understood in the context of interactions among health, environmental factors, and personal factors and by examining the impact of such factors on a person’s a...

"An incredible resource for anyone interested in the human experience of the Civil War―as recorded by a medical professional tasked with saving lives."—David Price, Executive Director of the National Museum of Civil War MedicineIn this never before published diary, twenty-nine-year-old surgeon James Fulton transports readers into the harsh and deadly conditions of the Civil War as he struggles to save the lives of the patients under his care. Fulton joined a Union ...

Smartness is a powerful gift from God, but without wisdom, it can lead to missteps that cost peace, purpose, and time. In a world that celebrates cleverness, ambition, and achievement, The Beyond Smart Lady affirms the beauty of intelligence while revealing that godly wisdom is the higher path. Smartness may open doors, but wisdom discerns which ones are worth walking through, guiding every decision with clarity, conviction, and divine alignment.Too many women become “...

Cook Seafood with Confidence Simple, Fast, and Sustainable Ocean-Friendly Cookingis a practical, beginner-friendly guide to choosing and cooking seafood without confusion.Learn how to pick fresh fish, understand sustainability labels, and prepare delicious meals using simple techniques that actually work.Inside You'll Learn:How to choose quality seafood with confidenceWild-caught vs. farmed explained simplyEasy cooking methods (bak...

Fresh Pressed Living is a practical, refreshing guide to juicing for real energy, not hype. Instead of extreme detox trends or complicated recipes, this book shows how to build a simple, sustainable juicing habit using everyday fruits and vegetables that actually fit into daily life.This guide is perfect for beginners and anyone who wants a more realistic approach to juicing without complicated cleanses or expensive ingredients.Inside this book you’ll disco...

"Makes a distinct contribution to the field and will be a very useful resource for universities and school districts."—Susan Villani, Senior Program/Research Associate, Learning InnovationsAuthor, Mentoring and Induction Programs That Support New Principals"Will improve the training and practice of future school administrators and the learning of students across the country."—Jim Lentz, Superintendent, Augusta Public Schools, KS

The functioning of the U.S. government is a bit messier than Americans would like to think. The general understanding of policymaking has Congress making the laws, executive agencies implementing them, and the courts applying the laws as written—as long as those laws are constitutional. Making Policy, Making Law fundamentally challenges this conventional wisdom, arguing that no dominant institution—or even a roughly consistent pattern of relationships—exists among the various players in th...