The prism world of Analesia is in danger. Dangolo the Ice Lord has frozen many of the plants and creatures living there and plans to freeze the whole world. But an unlikely hero is summoned from our world to save Analesia and its inhabitants.Preteen Sally has just discovered an odd Celtic charm in a thrift store with her nana but is unprepared for what the charm expects of her. She is thrust into Analesia and told she is the next Light Princess, a hero destined to save Analesia. Sa...

A moving account of how one church learned to center their life together around the practice of conversation and became a beacon of hope along the way.Englewood Christian Church was once a thriving megachurch, but as its surrounding urban neighborhood declined, so did the church.Today, both the church and neighborhood are thriving, and ECC's impact far outweighs the size of its congregation. The ECC story upends the common wisdom ab...

Scholars and journalists have paid significant attention to the contemporary Fundamentalist tendencies of southern Protestantism. However, many studies neglect to consider how the Fundamentalist controversies that roiled the Baptists and Presbyterians of the North during the 1920s affected the Southern Baptist Convention schism of 1970–2000.Fundamentalism, Fundraising, and the Transformation of the Southern Baptist Convention, 1919–1925 explores the scope and character of ...

STEPHEN KING on Christopher Smith: "Put me down as an enthusiastic Christopher Smith fan. Smith is a cultural genius."Sometimes, even after death, revenge carries on. Targets remain targets. People will die.From the grave, one man's will delivers the directive. Kill George Redman. Kill Leana Redman. Kill every Redman. Finish the job, crush them all, do it swiftly, rob them of their hopes, steal away their dreams.In Park Avenue, the ...

Grab your Bible, a cup of something warm, and settle in with this diverse collection of classic and contemporary poetry, meant to stir your imagination and deepen your experience of scripture in the season ahead.Corresponding with the Revised Common Lectionary Year A (November 2025-May 2026), this volume includes 4 classic and 4 contemporary poems for every week of the church year, from Advent through Pentecost Sunday.Poets include Paul Laurence Dunbar, Emily Dickinson, Mar...

From around 900 to 400 BC, the Etruscans were the most innovative, powerful, wealthy, and creative people in Italy. Their archaeological record is both substantial and fascinating, including tomb paintings, sculpture, jewellery, and art. In this Very Short Introduction, Christopher Smith explores Etruscan history, culture, language, and customs. Examining the controversial debates about their origins, he explores how they once lived, placing this within the geographical, economic,...

*STEPHEN KING on Christopher Smith: "Put me down as an enthusiastic Christopher Smith fan. Smith is a cultural genius."For the first time, the first four books in the international Top 100 best-selling FIFTH AVENUE series are now available in one sharply discounted boxed set!Nearly 900 pages!DESCRIPTIONS:FIFTH AVENUE:Look beneath all the power and all the wealth that...

The Podtastic Playbook: How to Build, Grow, and Monetize Your Podcast ️Podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to share your voice, build a community, and create a lasting impact. But how do you launch, grow, and monetize a podcast that stands out?The Podtastic Playbook is your step-by-step guide to creating a high-quality podcast, growing an engaged audience, and turning your passion into profit. Whether you're just starting or looking to ta...

The modern real estate agent is drowning in a sea of administrative friction. Between drafting flowery property descriptions, responding to late-night client texts, and analyzing local comp data, the actual act of selling a home takes a back seat. Enter the AI-Powered Broker: the new standard for the hyper-efficient, technologically armed real estate professional. This tactical playbook demonstrates exactly how agents can use Large Language Models to dominate their local market. Learn how ...

End-of-life care, or hospice, exists in places where words fail and time feels suspended. Caretakers and loved ones arrive in vulnerability, needing space to offer connection and presence in ways that restore a sense of agency amid the unpredictability of dying. Designing Compassion in Hospice Care shows that, in this often spiritual experience, design is not decoration or efficiency, but an ethical act that upholds an individual's dignity and those who support them. This is not s...

Get Rich in HVAC - The Insider Secrets takes the reader through three different areas for building wealth in HVAC. The first one is how to grow the business to get more sales and a higher profit. The second is how to run an HVAC business with the goal of selling the business at some point. The third area is how to sell the HVAC business and when to sell the HVAC business. As a bonus, Christopher also explains how to quickly and significantly increase the value of your HVAC business by usin...

Craving inspiration from the greats? Discover the key wisdom Lincoln brought to the people as he led the US into the future.Looking to raise yourself to new heights? Are you keen to win admiration from your team? Do you want to leave a memorable legacy? MBA, Corporate Business Operations Manager, and dedicated student of formative history Christopher S. Coopersmith uses his considerable knowledge to motivate others. Now he's here to share how the unique decision-ma...