Seven tales of mind, heart, and spirit from award winning science fiction author Lance Robinson.From Apartheid era South Africa to humanity's first foray beyond the solar system, from precarious ecosystems in northern Alberta to the shiny glam of time-adept neocolonialists between the stars, these are stories of possibility.This thought-provoking collection includes: the Writers of the Future Award first place winning story "Five D...

Revised and updated, this long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to what the most thoughtful Americans have said about the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The book examines the political thought of the most important American statesmen, activists, and writers across era and ideologies, helping another generation of students, scholars, and citizens to understand more fully the meaning of America.This new second edition of the b...

Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities.This 40th anniversary edition of the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, the bestselling and most widely influential anthology of its kind, brings you 12 strikingly original stories and illustrations―by the best new creative talent in speculative fiction, all winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests...

Transitional ministry can be tremendously helpful for congregations in times of change, and yet, to be successful today transitional ministers and churches need to take into account the major changes in the religious landscape. From the decline of mainline churches to the rise of those who don’t identify with any religious tradition, the religious scene has changed dramatically since transitional ministry began three decades ago, and to remain vital today, the practice of transitional mini...

Connect. Run. Build. The heart and soul behind Detroit's premier run club.We Run 313 is a run club and a revolution that reclaims space for Black runners in Detroit's outdoors with power, pride, and purpose. It is a personal mission turned movement for the culture. Like-minded people of all ages, abilities, and economic backgrounds gather to fuel the city's renaissance—from the east side to the west. The personal stories of this community reveal how runnin...

This collection, edited by Daniel S. Strasser, was unearthed from the demand for more inclusive and expansive dialogues on intersectional identities, ethnicity, neuro-diversity, physical ability, religion, sexual orientation, class, and gender performance in academia. The autoethnographic and narrative accounts within Communication and Identity in the Classroom: Intersectional Perspectives of Critical Pedagogy offer personal, experiential perspectives on the power of identity to influence ...

Something very bad happened to Dani Lancing.Twenty years later, her father is still trying to get her to talk.Her best-friend has become a detective, the last hope of all the lost girls.And her mother is about to become a killer…A hauntingly original debut that will stay with you long after the last page.

The Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi offers a profound glimpse into the heart and mind of one of Christianity's most revered figures. This collection encompasses various texts, including the Canticle of the Sun, Letters, and Rules for the Order, showcasing Francis's lyrical style, deep spirituality, and commitment to poverty and humility. Written in the early 13th century, the language reflects both the vernacular of the time and the vibrant oral traditions that shaped it, delivering me...

The Complete Works of Saint Francis of Assisi presents a profound collection of writings that reflect the spiritual depth and simplicity of one of Christianity's most revered figures. This compilation includes the foundational texts of Franciscan spirituality, such as the Canticle of the Creatures and the Rule of the Third Order, characterized by their poetic language and passionate call for humility and harmony with nature. St. Francis's literary style transcends traditional religious dis...

Sylvain Neuvel's Until the Last of Me is a darkly satirical first contact thriller, as seen through the eyes of the women who make progress possible and the men who are determined to stop them.Always run, never fight.Preserve the knowledge.Survive at all cost.Take them to the stars.Over 100 identical generations, Mia’s family has shaped earth history to push humanity to the stars, making brut...

Brought to you by Penguin.The First Rule is the most important: 'Always run, never fight'.Over 100 generations, Mia's family has shaped Earth's history to push humanity to the stars, making brutal, wrenching choices along the way.And now Mia finds herself about to help launch the first people into space. She can't take them to the stars, not quite yet. But with her adversary almost upon her, and with the future of the plane...