Many Christians today feel that there is no place for them to call a church home. They can't accept the things that they see happening in almost every church. How did the churches get that way? What are these disenfranchised Christians to do. Where can they go? Is there anyone else out there searching and wondering? Does God have a plan for them and for the future? Is there a remnant? How do I know if I am part of that remnant?All these questions and many more are answered in this u...

These rough notes—begun long ago and continued at slow intervals—were put aside during the onerous task of editing for Mr. Murray the O'Connell Correspondence. The recent publication of Mr. Lecky's final volumes, awakening by their grasp a fixed interest in pre-Union times, and confirming much that by circumstantial evidence I had sought to establish, affords a reason, perhaps, that my later researches in the same field ought not to be wholly lost. Mr. Lecky's kindness in frequently quotin...

This unique collection of 12 research projects carried out by experienced practitioners in the play sector in the UK and USA puts forward a range of perspectives on children's play and adults' relationships with it.Drawing on a diverse range of research methodologies, the studies consider adults' memories of play; the co-production of spaces where children can play (in adventure playgrounds, out of school clubs, children’s zoos, children's museums and public space); therapeutic app...

During the spring and summer of 2021, global news reports were filled with the impending US/NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan. At best, it would be viewed as a stalemate, with an orderly transition to a stable, US-backed Afghan government. At worse, it would be looked upon as two decades of futile war, ending with a shameful retreat that left the county at the mercy of a ruthless Taliban regime. What went wrong?This close look at the history of foreign invasions of the country, from...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Eastern USA.Discover Eastern USA's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from dining in famous summertime lobster shacks in Maine and smoked barbecue roadhouses in Memphis; to exploring the arts-loving small-town charm of Woodstock, just north of NYC; and camping along forest-backed shores in Michigan's Upper Peninsula....

The rendezvous camp was the high point of the year for any mountain man worth his salt. This was a once in a year event where mountain men gathered along with representatives of various fur companies and even friendly Indian tribes to trade and socialize. At a good rendezvous, a mountain man could make a great fortune from all his hard work of trapping and hunting. If he was lucky, he might even procure an Indian bride. At a bad rendezvous, he could end up getting beaten up by a fellow fro...

Award winning actor and comedian John Leguizamo hilariously combines personal experiences with historical perspectives to bring his unique take on Latin History and how it impacts and helps form American culture, from before America’s creation through to the present day.Latin History is American History. But it’s not always easy to get the truth behind the lessons. What began as a true story of John Leguizamo and his son experiencing bullying and erasure in middle ...

The Evolution of Horror in the Twenty-First Century examines the intimate connections between the horror genre and its audience’s experience of being in the world at a particular historical and cultural moment. This book not only provides frameworks with which to understand contemporary horror, but it also speaks to the changes wrought by technological development in creation, production, and distribution, as well as the ways in which those who are traditionally underrepresented p...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine discovering that the person you cherished and relied on… was concealing a corpse in the cellar?At just fifteen, Heather Robinson's life shattered into pieces. Her uncle John was not the caring guardian that everyone believed him to be. He was a hunter with a history drenched in violence and the sole individual who held the key to the mystery of her vanished mother.This is more than just another t...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to the USA.Discover the USA's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Chicago's hidden architecture and lakefront beache, to immersing yourself in the New Orleans jazz scene, and hiking through miles of misty trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Pla...

We Aim to Live is a collection of fourteen powerful, dark and funny short stories, about ordinary people – mostly men – at moments of crisis, crossroads or revelation. The stories look unflinchingly at men's behaviour and the moments when masculinity is on the edge of turning dangerous.Some stories portray the toxic world of professional football drawing upon the writer's past in that world; while others are set in high end hotels, removals firms and sheds.Here, th...

Pure Evil is one of our greatest fears. No appeals to reason, no pleas of mercy or forgiveness will have the slightest impact on the mind of the oppressor. These Evil entities, surely we can’t name them as beings, include all sorts of monsters, demons, devils, vampires and other assorted ghouls that care little about the fate of you or I.1 - Essence of Evil - Tales of Monsters, Demons, Devils, Vampires & more2 - The Call of Cthulhu - Part 1 by H P Lovecraft3 - The C...