Birhan Woldu became one of the most recognized faces and forms of the late 20th century after her skeletal image was broadcast at the end of Live Aid to publicize famine in Africa. Although Live Aid, led by musicians such as Bob Geldof and Bono, raised millions for famine relief, most people thought Birhan was dead - until, that is, she was 'rediscovered' by Canadian journalist Brian Stewart, who helped fund her schooling and helped change her life. Twenty years later, Birhan once again be...

Mick Quinn, the boy from a Liverpool council estate dubbed 'Little Beirut', always loved his birds, booze and betting. They said Mick had a sixth sense for great accuracy in his playing days - he could find a party from any range. Quinn says he only put £50 on each horse race - but liked to stay in the bookies for twenty races a day!Sentenced in 1987 to three weeks in prison for twice driving whilst banned, Mick's been accused of punching Peter Schmeichel on the football pitch and ...

In the beginning, there was a band. A band of kids who had the world at their fingertips.Follow Ben and Casper throughout their lives as they rise to fame as the goth icons of the band Forever Red, and watch through interviews and their own narration as they navigate their passions, relationships, and eventually, their undead lives.The rockstar life is not always as it seems, but some bonds were never meant to be broken.

Arlo is lost. He thought he had everything figured out. Go to university, fall in love, get a job.But life doesn't always work like that, and before he has a chance to figure it out, he dies.In the space of a night, Arlo is plunged into a world of blood and immortality and finds a group of people who swear to always have his back.Dying is never easy, and they promise him eternal safety.But something is after him.Something no one could have ever predi...

Six months have passed since Arlo vanished, and Mars feels like they're the only person left who cares to find him. Marianne has locked herself away, Rani doesn't remember, and The Thorns have all but vanished. Nothing feels like it will ever be the same again.But time is running out. Whoever came for Arlo is close to their goal of a humanity defining event… one that must be stopped before it's too late.Arlo is not himself, he embraced the creature inside him and followed h...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

Il y a cinquante ans cette année paraissait le numéro spécial « La sociologie au Québec » sous la direction de Jean-Charles Falardeau. Deux questions présidaient à cette entreprise : « comment on fait des sociologues; ce qu’ont fait les sociologues » (Falardeau, 1974a, p. 133). Les sociologues du Québec de langue française furent invités à parler de sociologie : « celle qui les a inspirés; celle qu’ils ont faite; celle qu’ils ont voulu communiquer » (Ibid.). Pour l’occasion, environ 400 so...

This enlightening edited collection shows how migration shapes the lives of faith communities - and vice versa - through diverse prisms including diaspora, generational change, cultural conflict, conceptions of 'ministry' and artistic response. The contributors comprise writers, poets and artists from the three largest Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) and beyond. They show how issues of migration are addressed through a variety of different media such as theological debate a...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Lush with secrets, magic, and a past that won’t stay where it belongs, this novel is (quite fittingly) spellbinding.”—JODI PICOULT, author of Wish You Were HereA deeply atmospheric story about ancestral magic, an unsolved murder, and a second chance at true love**ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: She ReadsEmery Blackwood’s life changed forever the night her best friend was found dead and the love of her li...

In "The Beast with Five Fingers," W. F. Harvey masterfully intertwines elements of psychological horror and the uncanny, presenting a gripping tale that explores themes of obsession, vengeance, and the interplay between the corporeal and the supernatural. Harvey's literary style is marked by a meticulous attention to atmospheric detail, where everyday settings become unsettling backdrops for extraordinary events. The narrative follows an eerily sentient disembodied hand that exacts revenge...

“Prayer is a great ancient tradition. Through prayer, we establish a truthful relationship with the Divine. And over time prayer has an immense effect and will never be wasted.” So says Andrew Harvey in his introduction to this passionate book of powerful and profound heart prayers by Chris Saade. In this book you will discover almost fifty relatable prayers devoted to love, sacred activism, and praise. Each entreaty is a delight to the spirit, is real and grounding, is challenging, is hop...