Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The Catholic Reformation: A Very Short Introduction traces the Catholic Reformation from its beginnings in the first half of the sixteenth century, through the years of unrest in Europe, to its global expansion in the Americas, Asia, and Africa, and its continued influence and legacy into the twentieth century. As well as spiritual and religious matters, and how they entwined with the political, James E. Kelly covers the full g...

Jason Brown, a bank robber and killer, was comfortable taking anything he wanted. When he made a proposition to Sarah Sanchez and was rebuffed, he kidnapped her and made his getaway to the Santa Ynez Mountains. Tommy Sanchez, the son of Sitting Bull, reverting to his days as an Indian Brave, went in search of his wife. He used all his skills he learned at the feet of his famous father, to track down the two. The reader will be mesmerized at the final confrontation between the two men.

Hugo and Nebula award winning writer James Patrick Kelly has spent the last thirty years thinking about robots. In the twelve stories of The Book of Bots they take many forms. Some look like humans or are embodied in spaceships. One is a house and another is a car. Several exist only in cyberspace. Two are visitors from the future. They are caretakers and lovers, explorers and financial advisors. All have been created to serve, but also have personal agendas that arise from a fier...

America, wake up! You're losing a war!It's not between nations or armies, and it's not between Conservatives and Liberals. It's a war for our minds, our rights, our qualities of life, and our nation's wealth. It's between America's democracy and the divisive propaganda of economic fascism.Social division is big business, so Big Business and the ultra-wealthy promote it, fund it, and profit from it immensely. This 'divide and conquer' strategy is so intrinsi...

An ICU nurse reveals how private equity ownership leads to preventable deaths and negligence in hospitals.Winner of the AJN Book of the Year Award by the American Journal of Nursing in the History and Public Policy CategoryIn a country where health care is increasingly driven by profit, Margin over Mission exposes the dire consequences of corporate ownership in hospitals. James Kelly, an ICU nurse with over two decades of experience, narrates a gri...

An ICU nurse reveals how private equity ownership leads to preventable deaths and negligence in hospitals.Winner of the AJN Book of the Year Award by the American Journal of Nursing in the History and Public Policy CategoryIn a country where health care is increasingly driven by profit, Margin over Mission exposes the dire consequences of corporate ownership in hospitals. James Kelly, an ICU nurse with over two decades of experience, narrates a gri...

Between 1600 and 1800 around 4,000 Catholic women left England for a life of exile in the convents of France, Flanders, Portugal and America. These closed communities offered religious contemplation and safety, but also provided an environment of concentrated female intellectualism. The nuns’ writings from this time form a unique resource.

Larry Stephens, an American airman serving in Vietnam, faces an unimaginable ordeal when he is shot down over North Vietnam. Despite the odds, he manages to evade capture and make his way back home, hoping for a hero's welcome. However, his return is far from what he anticipated. Instead of praise, Larry is accused of desertion and collaborating with the enemy.To make matters worse, his wife Jeanie, who had waited faithfully for his return, has taken a lover and filed for divorce. ...

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Wondering how to make your income stretch further without sacrificing your family's quality of life?Living Well for Less: The Ultimate Frugal Living Guide for Modern Families is your go-to manual for taking control of your money, your home, and your future. Designed for real people facing real financial challenges, this book is packed with practical solutions, simple strategies, and inspiring mindset shifts that help you save money with...

Years after the death of the human it was supposed to help, a digital assistant wakes and searches for a way to exist independently.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In an ancient hunter-gatherer village, young Tapu is raised under the wisdom of his grandfather-a respected warrior and tribal elder. Through daily struggles, harsh winters, and hard-earned lessons, Tapu witnesses a way of life slowly disappearing as the world around them becomes colder and more unforgiving.When loss strikes and survival becomes uncertain, Tapu must find the strength to carry his people's legacy forward. The Vanishing Breed is a moving tale of tradition, resilience...

In 19th-century Austria, two brothers were bound by blood but divided by destiny. Max, the charming second son, is overshadowed by his older brother Joe, destined to inherit their father's title. Max's brilliance and wit often go unnoticed as he struggles to find his place in a world where only the firstborn matters.Amidst political upheaval and looming war, Max's life is filled with tension, betrayal, and desire. His sharp humor and romantic entanglements push him further from tho...