Dating is hard enough. Throw in an incontinent Chihuahua, an unrequited love affair, a severe case of social anxiety disorder, a dying father, and a man-eating hog and it becomes darned near impossible. Still, it takes two to tango—and when Tom Morgan, a mild-mannered assistant bank manager with a debilitating case of shyness, meets Frank Wells, who is straight off the farm and even shyer than he is, sparks start flying.Just when Tom and Frank's burgeoning love affair is rolling al...

This collection of 17 biographies provides a unique opportunity for the reader to go beyond the popular heroes of the American Revolution and discover the diverse populace that inhabited the colonies during this pivotal point in history.

The Human Tradition in America from the Colonial Era through Reconstruction is a collection of the best biographical sketches from several volumes in SR Books' popular Human Tradition in America Series. Compiled by Series Editor Charles W. Calhoun, this book brings American history to life by illuminating the lives of ordinary Americans. This examination of common individuals helps personalize the nation's past in a way that examining only broad concepts and forces cannot. By including a w...

The 1400-year-old schism between Sunnis and Shi`is has rarely been as toxic as it is today, feeding wars and communal strife in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan, Afghanistan and many other countries, with tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran escalating. In this richly layered and engrossing account, John McHugo reveals how this great divide occurred. Charting the story of Islam from the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day, he describes the conflicts that raged over the succes...

With the end of the Cold War, the death of Communism, and the decline of Socialism, what are the primary issues, ideologies, and parties that now structure politics? Melzer, Zinman, and Weinberger have compiled essays from prominent experts to examine the politics of the past to help plot the political future.The first half of the volume addresses “Identity Politics” and “Big Government” and their respective places in the shaping of the United States political environment since the...

Darkness looms over the Realm of Hope. The Maggirdym is damaged, its rules broken; the land is strange and empty.Classrooms and dorms stand vacant; students no longer fill the School's halls.No more do Souls train to be Magirai, for you see, the Queen has given them new purpose...

When Jose Bautista homered and flipped his bat in the 2015 playoffs, Blue Jays frenzy reached a fever pitch not seen since Joe Carter’s 1993 World Series home run.Those two home runs still bring tears and chills to Jays fans. And each season, each game, each at bat holds triumphs, heartbreaks and surprises of its own.In Bat Flip, editor Keith McArthur curates the very best writing about the Toronto Blue Jays, from the tragic postscript to Doug Ault’s 1977 opening day heroic...

In 1979, the Chinese government famously introduced The Single Child Policy to control population growth. Nearly 40 years later, the result is an estimated 20 million "missing girls" in the population from 1980-2010. In Lost and Found, John James Kennedy and Yaojiang Shi focus on village-level implementation of the one-child policy and the level of mutual-noncompliance between officials and rural families. Through in-depth interviews with rural parents and local leaders, they reve...

The plan to attack the Obelisk of Yfel is set, and the assault soon begins.While the Headmistress of the Maggirdym faces a greater conundrum, the students resume their training under the ever-watchful eye of their new Commander.But, the banners of the King of Hell advance, and Darkness once more attempts to dim the Realm, while the Goddess of Hope is away.

The Sisters continue to protect Humanity from the Dark forces of Yfel, while life goes on in the Maggirdym. Little do they know, one of the Ten Mystic Dragons is en route to destroy the Realm of Hope. Thankfully, a small band of misfits is on the case...

The making of the Blue Jays’ 2013 season.After a disastrous 2012 season, the Blue Jays had a major makeover, adding an array of star players through trades and free–agent signings, including R.A. Dickey, the best pitcher in the National League last year, and ticket sales have since soared. Starting with a behind–the–scenes look at the offseason fallout that led to the roster upheaval, this book covers every aspect of the 2013 season with a particular focus on the personali...

Ten Magirai now walk the Earth; the internet buzzes with their deeds.Fans praise these magical superheroes; others rush to condemn.Instantly famous the world over, the Ten Sisters work tirelessly to free Humanity from Darkness.But, between Demons, and the court of public opinion, another enemy exists.