Iran +100 poses a simple question to 10 Iranian authors: What might Iran look like in the year 2053, a century after the coup that overthrew the democratically-elected prime minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, strengthened the US-aligned Shah and led, through revolt and counter-revolt, to the current authoritarian regime? After decades of international isolation, and internal political struggle, not least the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ movement, will progressive aspirations finally have born...

An "excellent true-crime study" of a female serial killer given the death penalty for poisoning at least three men between 1973 and 1989 ( Publishers Weekly).Widowed Blanche Taylor Moore was about to lose her second spouse to symptoms that mysteriously mirrored those that killed her first husband—as well as her previous boyfriend. When an investigation reveals arsenic poisoning, the hideous truth about the wife and mother comes to light. D...

From Charisma to Control: The Untold Rise of Jim JonesBefore the headlines, before the tragedy, there was a man who captivated hearts, commanded devotion, and crafted a vision that blurred the line between faith and power. Jim Jones: From Preacher to Cult Leader – The Untold Rise (A Biography) delves deep into the life of the enigmatic leader behind the Peoples Temple, tracing his journey from a lonely Indiana boy to a figure whose charm and conviction inspired unwavering loyalty. ...

If Christianity became illegal in America, how would your faith and your church survive? This book tells you how from real life experiences of people jailed and more for following Christ. Just some of the topics covered are how churches and even families will have to change. How would you keep your worship meeting place secure and protect individual identities? What about how to deal with courts, trials, jails, and prisoners? No seminary in America teaches...

An "excellent true-crime study" of a female serial killer given the death penalty for poisoning at least three men between 1973 and 1989 (Publishers Weekly).Widowed Blanche Taylor Moore was about to lose her second spouse to symptoms that mysteriously mirrored those that killed her first husband—as well as her previous boyfriend. When an investigation reveals arsenic poisoning, the hideous truth about the wife and mother comes to light. Did the abuse Blanc...

Today more than ever, many people are hungry for spirituality and community. But the most powerful and meaningful spirituality shows itself through action. Jim Wallis is the charismatic preacher, activist, and leader of Call to Renewal, a dynamic new movement that is uniting politics and spirituality to ignite social change and overcome poverty. In his timely, exciting new book, he shows us how we can enrich our own lives by serving our communities. Wallis believes that the making of the m...

Dash, Strong Dogs, and the Preacher-Man: A Tale for AmericaBy: Jim WolfeIn the 1870s, Copperton, a town divided by racism and dominated by the misconception that God appointed the white man the superior race, receives a special gift in the form Dash, a blue-eyed Aussie puppy born under Sirius, the Dog Star.Appointed by God, Dash, with his friends Strong Dogs and Ernest Fletcher, form a trio destined to unite Copperton under a banner of peace and love — even in the f...

Film Theory Goes to the Movies fills the gap in film theory literature which has failed to analyze high-grossing blockbusters. The contributors in this volume, however, discuss such popular films as The*Silence of the Lambs, Dances With Wolves, Terminator II,Pretty Woman, Truth or Dare, Mystery Train, and *JungleFever.They employ a variety of critical approaches, from industry analysis to reception study, to close readin...