Aboard the swift and powerful Black Shadow, Mo and Mabel are on a daring mission to liberate the oppressed. Their journey through perilous seas to free enslaved souls unfolds into a breathtaking tale of courage and justice. As the wind carries their ship across the Atlantic, they face fierce pirate ships, treacherous storms, and the constant struggle for survival.On land, James Earl Jack, now reunited with his tribe, journeys through the rugged Western frontier. Alongside loyal com...

1947, and it is to Cannich, a backwater in the Highlands of Scotland, that Donald Fraser returns. War weary, conflicted and confused after seven years of soldiering, he expects to find the one-horse town he left; a town that offers him no future. But Cannich is booming! The Hydro has arrived, and with it comes wealth and opportunity.High in the glens engineers are building roads and dams, tunnels and power stations. In these new Highlands the drivers and riggers, the tunnellers and ...

Every Shabbat in synagogues around the world and across America, sermons from the local rabbi are an important component of worship. This book brings together thirty-five sermons preached to the congregation of a typical small southern city, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Included are several sermons based upon the weekly parashah (assigned biblical portion from the Pentateuch), a series of messages brought during the high holy days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) of 2007, three funeral sermons, ...

How Jews and Christians Interpret Their Sacred Texts is a comparative textual study that demonstrates the connections between the Hebrew Scriptures, sacred to both Judaism and Christianity, and the Jewish Talmud and Christian New Testament, which respectively became the bases for all modern systems of the two faiths. Even as official interpretations changed from "plain sense" to more elaborate explications, commentators in both faith systems continued to hold to the position that their con...

"Wherever I go, I am compelled to look, and see it as a crime scene."A man makes his way through a world that is less than it should be, contending with modern-day colonizers who pretend to be more than they are. As his narrative flings him from the Sonoran borderlands to an abusive Midwestern childhood and back again, he finds himself on different sides of the law, awed by hardscrabble desert life despite the controlling interests pitting him against it.Filled with empathy...

"Nervous Breakdowns and How to Avoid Them" by Charles David Musgrove is a compelling exploration of mental health, focusing on the causes and prevention of nervous breakdowns. Musgrove delves into the psychological and emotional factors that contribute to stress and anxiety, offering readers valuable insights into recognizing the signs of impending breakdowns. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and professional advice, the book serves as a guide for individuals seeking to maintain their...

If you, like many gardeners, have a fascination for plant names and their derivations, but stop short of wanting to study botanical nomenclature in great depth, this book is for you!Precise naming is essential to be able to identify plants accurately and most gardeners have at least some knowledge of ‘botanical Latin’. But a plant’s full botanical name does much more than give it a unique label. The name can often tell you where the plant originated, who discovered...

Book 2 in the Cannich Series of Novels - Stories of the Highlands in the Days of the HydroIt is 1947, and in the Scottish Highlands, the glens of Affric, Cannich and Srathfarrar find Donald Fraser, gratefully returned from soldiering, meeting head on the challenges of peacetime life. The Hydro has arrived. Massive dams are being built to constrain the lochs and rivers. Long dark tunnels are being blasted through the mountains and new power stations will soon be sending ele...

"Examines our evolving mourning rituals, specifically in relationship to cemeteries . . . a levelheaded report on the death care industry." — Los Angeles Review of BooksIn modern society, we have professionalized our care for the dying and deceased in hospitals and hospices, churches and funeral homes, cemeteries and mausoleums to aid dazed and disoriented mourners. But these formal institutions can be alienating and cold, leaving people craving a more huma...

Can you lose weight by taking a pill, powder, or tea? Find out the truth--and the risks...Containing up-to-date, authoritative information, The Diet Pill Book spells out what over 200 name-brand products contain and analyzes the validity of the manufacturers' claims. Warnings, cautions, and possible allergic reactions are clearly stated. This essential reference covers:* Prescription weight loss products including: Mazanor, Xenical, and Meridia...

Did Jesus really call the Jews of his day children of the devil? Would he label Jews of today the same way? Did the Jews kill Jesus and then violently expel from the synagogue anyone who accepted him as a promised Messiah? The Christian church has found answers to these and other similar questions in the Gospel of John. But Jewish readers are justifiably offended by many of John's answers. The eleven essays offered here present facts everyone should know. They are written by a modern Jewis...

Become a stitching wizard with a collection of designs featuring your favorite fantastical creatures!This fantastic cross stitch collection features a range of designs including the Celtic fairy queen, Chinese dragons, beautiful mermaids, and a majestic unicorn. Glittering metallic threads and gleaming beads are incorporated into many of the designs for a truly magical finish.The projects range from full-sized pictures to cushions, greeting cards, sachets and...