Self-published in 1899 and sold door-to-door by the author, this classic African-American novel—a gripping exploration of oppression, miscegenation, exploitation, and black empowerment—was a major bestseller in its day. The dramatic story of a conciliatory black man and a mulatto nationalist who grow up in a racist America and are driven to join a radical movement dedicated to the creation of an all-black nation in Texas, Imperium in Imperio had a profound influence on the develop...

The story of the eighteenth century preacher David Brainerd has been told in dozens of popular biographies, articles, and short essays. Almost without exception, these works are celebratory, even hagiographic in nature, making him into a kind of Protestant saint, a model for generations of missionaries. This book will be the first scholarly biography of Brainerd, drawing on everything from town records and published sermons to hand-written fragments to tell the story not only of Brainerd's...

Teenagers with superpowers... Fueled by emotions... What could go wrong?Livvy has always been good at reading emotions, but apart from using it to get out of trouble with her parents, she doesn't consider it a very exciting power.When disaster strikes and she has to fight to survive, Livvy discovers she can do more than just sense emotions. She can absorb them.Fear makes her fast. Anger makes her strong.She ...

Everything Olivia loves is being destroyed.She and her empath friends are being hunted, drained of power, and left for dead by an unstoppable foe.Olivia's entire life is trapped in the hands of a super-villain determined to crush her physically and mentally.Love, hope, and trust are her only weapons left against this callous, powerful evil.With superpowers controlled by emotions, can one heart be large enough to drive back the darkness?

Emotions are powerful.A group of empathic teenagers discover they can do more than just sense emotions.They can absorb them to gain superpowers.Supernatural strength, speed, healing, and more … driven by hate, fear, and love.Livvy and her friends soon find themselves in a world of dangerous con-artists, shadowy soul-sucking villains, and secret organisations. When the strongest are those with the most abilit...

How much power can one heart contain?In the aftermath of her first adventure, Livvy struggles to go back to her normal life.She's changed, and not only from the new and unstable powers running rampant inside her. Even her relationship with Dean is complicated by what their abilities mean to each others, now she literally cannot live without him.Livvy's overwhelmed emotions are making her paranoid. Empaths seem to be everywhere. She feels ...

The Handbook of Clinical Neurology Vol 101: Muscular Dystrophies discusses the pathogenesis and treatment prospects for muscular dystrophies. It summarizes the advances in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, and other biological sciences, with an emphasis on their application to this group of muscle disorders and to their clinical implications. Starting with an overview of muscular dystrophies, the book's 16 chapters discuss dystrophinopathies; sarcoglycanopathies; congenital muscula...

In the spirit of Cyril Barber's classic work from the 1970s, The Minister's Library, Robert Yost provides students and pastors with expert guidance on building a working ministerial library. From Old and New Testament languages, lexical aids, and grammatical tools, to commentaries and theologies as well as pastoral resources, Yost is a trustworthy guide through the multiplicity of books that seem to just keep rolling off the presses. Far more than just a guide to commentaries as are so man...

Hula on over to the Aloha Lagoon resort for some laughter, romance, and just a little murder! This boxed set contains 5 full-length cozy mystery novels in the Aloha Lagoon Mysteries series by USA Today bestselling & award winning authors, including:Death at the Spring Fling (book #21)by Rosalie SpielmanHomicide Honeymoon (book #22)by B.A. TrimmerDancing With Danger...

Come back home to a small-town Christmas through the ages...From its founding to the present day, Homewood, Minnesota’s open arms always offer a shining Moravian star and a Christmas to remember. Journey with the first family to settle in Homewood as they embark from the East. Stick around when troubles threaten to turn Homewood into another ghost town. Follow a song of hope and an old violin in the aftermath of war. Sit with a hurting couple in need of a Christmas miracle to compl...

Women in Sports: A collection of romantic and erotic tales.Hot. Sweaty. Tight shorts. Sports bras. Six-pack abs. What sparks your imagination? Muscular legs? Hands that are strong and sure? Baseball, soccer, hockey, track and field...does it really matter? She's sexy, she's incredible and she's all yours. Sit back, relax and enjoy some wonderful tales from this group of talented authors. Women in sports--does it get any better than that?This amazing collection of romance an...

'Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels' is a profound anthology that embodies a spectrum of narratives ranging from heart-wrenching slave narratives to poignant memoirs and reflective novels. This collection encapsulates the horrific experiences and the resilient spirit of those bound by chains, alongside the connected literary pursuits that aim to expose and abolish the brutal injustices of their times. The diversity of literary...