Is there a God? What evil lurks beyond the stars? Can science save one's soul? Profound questions like these have consumed human thought over the ages; they also inspired the original creators of the Star Trek canon of TV series and films. Religions of Star Trek tackles these challenging questions head-on in a remarkable look at one of sci-fi's great success stories. Analyzing more than three decades of screen adventure, the authors depict a Star Trek transformed...

Coming soon! Harlequin Romantic Suspense January 2027 - Box Set by Tara Taylor Quinn\Amber Leigh Williams\Linda O. Johnston\Carla Cassidy will be available Dec 29, 2026.

San Clemente Island is a microcosm of California coastal archaeology from prehistoric through historic times-not only because of the extensiveness of its archaeological remains but because those remains have been so well preserved. In California Maritime Archaeology, the authors use the island as a platform to explore evidence of early seafaring, colonization, paleoenvironmental change, and cultural interaction along the California coast. They make a strong case that San Clemente ...

If you only had one night, what would you do? Give in to your temptations?Find out in this romance collection!One Night: Exotic FantasiesOne Night in Paradise by Maisey YatesPirate Tycoon, Forbidden Baby by Janette KennyPrince Nadir’s Secret Heir by Michelle CondorOne Night: Latin HeatUncovering Her Nine Month Secret by Jennie LucasOne N...

"An entertaining story with lots of plot twists." --BooklistThe Greatest Western Writer Of The 21st CenturyIn a small Texas town in 1950, a Pinkerton detective interrupts an old-timer's game of dominos to learn the truth about Butch Cassidy--who is still very much alive and well. In fact, he's the old-timer playing dominos.Seems that after surviving the infamous shootout in Bolivia that claimed the life of his partner the Sundance Kid, Butch r...

William Hickling Prescott's "The Conquest of Mexico" stands as a monumental work in the field of historical literature, offering a vivid account of the fall of the Aztec Empire through the lens of detailed narrative and compelling prose. Prescott employs a meticulous blend of primary sources, including letters and firsthand accounts, to reconstruct the tumultuous events surrounding the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés. His style, characterized by eloquence and clarity, immerses read...

A 2023 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic TitleThis book provides an accessible space for interdisciplinary scholarship and narrative through an analysis of the power of media and sports, focusing on the intersectionality of identity, politics, social justice, and social movements within this context. Contributors examine how identities coalesce in sports and discuss the ways in which sports provide spaces for marginalized communities and create unique platforms that shift how soci...

In "History of the Conquest of Peru," William Hickling Prescott masterfully chronicles the dramatic events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. Prescott's prose blends rigorous historical analysis with vibrant narrative, immersing readers in the perilous journeys and fierce encounters of figures like Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa. Demonstrating a meticulous approach to primary sources and drawing from a wealth of scholarly work, Prescott situates his n...

A Field Book of the Stars, authored by William Tyler Olcott, serves as both a practical guide and an engaging narrative, offering readers a comprehensive exploration of the celestial sphere. Richly illustrated and meticulously detailed, the book employs a clear, accessible literary style, often utilizing analogies and anecdotes to demystify complex astronomical concepts. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century scientific inquiry, Olcott's work reflects a burgeoning public interest i...

This book investigates the American media coverage of the historic nuclear accord between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the world powers, commonly known as the Iran Deal. The analysis examines the sources of news and opinion expressed about the Iran Deal in The New York Times, The Washington Post and the national newscast of broadcast networks. The empirical component uses media sociology and indexing theory to determine the extent to which the media covered the topic ...

Some forty scholars examine California's prehistory and archaeology, looking at marine and terrestrial palaeoenvironments, initial human colonization, linguistic prehistory, early forms of exchange, mitochondrial DNA studies, and rock art. This work is the most extensive study of California's prehistory undertaken in the past 20 years. An essential resource for any scholar of California prehistory and archaeology!

Enfleshing Theology honors and engages the life work of M. Shawn Copeland, whose theology is groundbreaking and prophetic, traversing the fields of Catholic Theology, Black Theology, Womanist Thought, and Semiotics. The book opens with a brief introduction, and then moves to an interview with Copeland, which connects her theology to her life stories. The conversation with Copeland also provides a backdrop to the seventeen essays that follow, extending Copeland’s theological worldview. The ...