Welcome to a journey through history—cobwebs aren't the only relics hidden in the dusty corners of time. Our tale begins in the dingy underbelly of bygone eras where soot and grime paint the canvas of our story. We'll climb through the centuries with the nimble fingers and scuffed knees of child chimney sweeps, whose stories have been tucked away like a dirty secret amidst the grand tapestry of the past. It's a tale that'll pull at your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone, because, let...

Chef Jason Smith is back at it, providing you with more of his one-of-a-kind Country Bling recipes. The Kentucky native, known for his glitzy wardrobe, colorful expressions, and award-winning recipes, is thrilled to present his second cookbook, which focuses on decadent confections, using eight ingredients or less. The recipes in this book have been developed to encompass everything that makes a decadent dessert; whether you like sweet, salty, tart, savory, silky, crunchy, chewy, creamy, f...

"Honey, if cookin' is a chore, then you ain't been doin' it right."--author and Lord Honey chef Jason Smith From Kentucky 'Nanners Foster Waffles to 'Lasses-Glazed Carrots to Sweet Tea and Bourbon Fried Chicken, celebrate the art of "Country Bling" cooking with recipes that will have you digging out the cast-iron skillet and running to the store for some butter. Complete with colorful descriptions, accessible ingredients, simple directions, and helpful tips, this book will teach you everyt...

This book is specifically designed to help those who diagnose diseases of trees to determine if the specific fungal disease found is known to lead to failures of limbs or trunks. Falling limbs and trunks can lead to injury of people or property, or can disrupt services.This book was written by several forest pathology experts at the University of Florida. It offers easy to understand text and clear full-color photographs and descriptions of 89 of the most common tree fungi found in...

Have you ever thought about going into real estate investing?Do you like stories about strippers, bears, alligators, wartime romance, or aliens?Are you interested in learning how to become physically fitter, mentally healthier, strengthening your marriage, or maybe just an all-around better human being?Let Jason Smith take you on a journey through the humorously bizarre world of property management. In these stories, you will discover a thing or two about human natu...

Starbound Hearts: The Celestial Bond is an epic science fiction romantasy adventure where love, destiny, and the fate of the universe collide.When Kael Varyn, a mysterious Guardian descendant, discovers he is connected to an ancient celestial power, he is drawn into a cosmic battle spanning forgotten planets, lost civilizations, and the secrets of the stars. Alongside Liora, a powerful Heartbearer with a mysterious connection to creation itself, Kael must uncover t...

Ultimate Paddling Adventures takes you on a thrilling tour around the world's best paddling spots – from the frozen expanses of Alaska to the tropical rivers of South America. Explore the rivers and seas of Europe and visit the stunning waters of the Far East, Australasia and the Pacific. There are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert. Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action, while inspirational descriptions allow you to dream of...

When the human race arrives on Belissian shores, Captain Selouteau-once a loyal defender of the elven regime-uncovers secrets that shake her faith in everything she's sworn to protect. Forced into uneasy alliances with an exiled prince and hunted rebels, she's pulled into a rising war that spans airships, necromancy, and ancient magic.As conflict erupts across Belissia, every character is pushed to their breaking point: love deepens, alliances fracture, truths unravel, and a power ...

As more races side with the Humans, the threat of war grows closer. Captain Seloutean, unsure who to trust after the Truthseer spied on her for the Elven Council, seeks an unlikely ally.Jack Jar'ryd, a young Islander native to the Belissian Coastal Archipelagos, joins the Human Army when they promise to eradicate the Elves. But he grows fearful when the Humans unleash a dark and deadly force close to the Belissian borders.Prince Ezell, the once-crowned Prince of the Ez, is ...

A rogue Praetorian shatters the Four World Accords by reducing a planet to dust.Hyperion commando, Thane Aurellian is sent as the assassin, but soon discovers the Praetorian's strategy is much bigger than just one planet.Teamed with Tyrce, a beautiful but deadly maencer, Thane finds himself on the front line of the next galactic war.As Tyrce and Thane try to predict the Praetorian's next move, they uncover spies in their own ranks and a secret beneath the very world...

War is no longer on the horizon-it has arrived.And as the human invasion begins, loyalties and allegiances are tested.Jaek must live with the choices that haunt him in his dreams, and risk everything to save his family before the tide of war sweeps them away.Selouteau, defying orders and risking exile, races to the heart of the invasion in a desperate bid to protect new allies before it's too late.Ezell, falling deeper for Alexander, searches for a home for ...

The imago Dei: Man as God's Image Bearers"Let us make man in our image," so begins the relationship between God and his image bearers, beings made in his own image. What does it mean to be God's image bearer? In this issue on the imago Dei, we explore the ways man reflects God's light.Contributors:Donald W. Catchings, Jr.: "Stained-glass Man," a poem on man's own image.Annie Crawford:...