Homer's The Odyssey has been retold countless times across film, fiction, and theatre. But never quite like this.When Kevin, a hard-drinking Australian bloke with more opinions than survival skills, finds himself swept into the world of Odysseus, the ancient epic stops feeling like mythology and starts feeling dangerously real.Monsters become flesh-and-blood threats. Gods interfere in human lives with casual cruelty. Kings, warriors, witches, sailors and drunks all collide ...

Life’s challenges can leave us feeling powerless, but true strength lies in reclaiming control and transforming adversity into personal victory. From Victim to Victor: How to Reclaim Control of Your Life is an empowering guide to breaking free from the victim mentality and embracing a mindset of resilience and self-empowerment.This book provides practical tools and strategies for building self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, and developing the confidence to navigate life's obst...

If you are interested in this book, chances are you know that you are in an abusive relationship and want out. Or, you may be wondering if, in fact, you are being abused. You may be looking for help to decide what to do next. You may be looking for information about what you can do about your situation. You may be ready to leave, but are unsure how to go about it. You may not even be sure if you are being abused, but you have a feeling that something isn’t quite right at home or with your ...

1960 saw the dawn of an era of unprecedented innovation and development in farm machinery. It was a period of rapid technical advancement, that produced machines which are the mainstay of the current very buoyant vintage tractor restoration movement. At the start of the decade, spark-ignition Standard Fordson tractors still occasionally required repair; by the end of the decade, the Fordson Diesel Major had been replaced by the Ford 1000 series. The history of these iconic brands is well-k...

Discover the real bully dogs and the truth about these often-misunderstood yet ever-popular canines. The whole fraternity of bully breed owners and devotees will revel in this long-overdue celebration of the six bull-and-terrier dogs that are the focus of this Kennel Club Classic edition.

The Artist's Torah is an uplifting and down-to-earth guide to the creative process, wide open to longtime artists and first-time dabblers, to people of every religious background--or none--and to every creative medium. In this book, you'll find a yearlong cycle of weekly meditations on a life lived artistically, grounded in ancient Jewish wisdom and the wisdom of artists, composers, writers, and choreographers from the past and present. You'll explore the nature of the creative process--ho...

History teaches that antisemitism is a disease which begins with the Jews but does not end with them. Once antisemitism is unleashed, it knows no bounds and can attack the very fabric of society. This deadly strain of hatred often turns against other minority groups too, not to mention foundational democratic values, beginning with equal rights and equal protection before the law. Therefore, antisemitism should be viewed as a universal human rights issue of importance to all, and not solel...

Furthering the seductive dance started in “Dreams In The Wind”, this standalone Adult Romance allows the reader to continue their journey alongside Trish and Ted, and also many of the main characters previously introduced. D B Harris then introduces us to new characters whose Lives and Dreams continually change, not only from the choices they make, but as if guided by the ever-changing direction of the Wind. As each characters’ fate intertwines with the breeze of life’s surprises, the goal...

RISC-V Microprocessor System-On-Chip Design is written to be accessible to an advanced undergraduate audience with limited background. It explains concepts from operating systems, VLSI, and memory systems as necessary, and High school mathematics is sufficient preparation for most of the book, although the floating point and division chapters will be primarily of interest to those with a curiosity about computer arithmetic. Like Harris and Harris's Digital Design and Computer Architecture ...

The writers behind New Scientist explore the baffling concept of nothingness from the fringes of the universe to our minds' inner workings.It turns out that nothing is as curious or as enlightening as nothingness itself. What is nothing? Where can it be found? The writers of the world's top-selling science magazine investigate—from the big bang, dark energy, and the void, to superconductors, vestigial organs, hypnosis, and the placebo effect. And they disco...

She just needs her car to start. That's all.It's 1999. Cell phones are rare. Getting stranded isn't an emergency—it's just a risk you take to function.She just needs her car to start. That's all.But in Try Again Emily, nothing is ever that simple.Every morning, Emily Harper walks out to the same car. Same key. Same prayer. A white 1992 Hyundai Excel that cranks, sputters, and refuses to start—over and over. But it's not just the car...

A RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE HUMANS AND THE LIGHT FAEFROM THE GROWING POWER OF THE DARK FAESince the time of the Great Sundering eons ago, Terra has been cut off from the Fae realms of Ljós and Myrkur. The Elemental Seals that protected them are now weakening, and the barriers between the realms are fading.Bedwyr, a young Briton warrior consumed with blood lust to avenge his family's slaughter by invading Saxons, is brought to the Fae realm in a race against time to ...