In June 2024, John Geiger led an international team that discovered the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's last ship, Quest, off the coast of Labrador, where it struck ice and sank in 1962. That event captured global attention and renewed interest in the legendary explorer's fatal last voyage.This sweeping narrative takes readers from Shackleton's early polar expeditions, including the famous Endurance calamity that demonstrated his spectacularly resilient brand of ...

The Third Man Factor is an extraordinary account of how people at the very edge of death often sense an unseen presence beside them who encourages them to make one final effort to survive. This incorporeal being offers a feeling of hope, protection, and guidance, and leaves the person convinced he or she is not alone. There is a name for this phenomenon: it's called the Third Man Factor.If only a handful of people had ever encountered the Third Man, it might be dismissed a...

The author of the bestselling The Third Man Factor examines the shockingly common phenomenon of the "Angel Effect": when people feel visited by an otherworldly presence in times of great danger or desperation.Do "angels" exist?I If so, are they heaven-sent or products of the human brain? After the publication of the bestseller The ThirdMan Factor, which examined the phenomenon of explorers who found themselves at the edge of death and experienced a...

In a time when leaders are falling like trees in a storm, there is a need for a different kind of leader.Our world desperately needs leaders with roots: ones who are deeply grounded, who know who they are, and who are equipped to endure adversity and bear the fruit of vibrant leadership.Eric Geiger believes that lasting leadership starts beneath the surface. Drawing from the biblical story of Nehemiah—often referred to as history's first leadership book—Eri...

The Third Man Factor is an extraordinary account of how people at the very edge of death often sense an unseen presence beside them who encourages them to make one final effort to survive. This incorporeal being offers a feeling of hope, protection, and guidance, and leaves the person convinced he or she is not alone. There is a name for this phenomenon: it’s called the Third Man Factor.If only a handful of people had ever encountered the Third Man, it might be dismissed as an unusu...

What they won't teach you in film school: This expertly written reference guide breaks down copyright laws for screenwriters.Inspired by Strunk & White's The Elements of Style, this elegant, short reference is the perfect guide for screenwriters and creative artists looking to succeed as industry professionals. Readers will quickly understand the laws that govern creativity, idea-making, and selling, and learn how to protect themselves and their works from...

The Handbook of Research of Catholic Higher Education provides an important and timely overview for scholars and students interested in understanding this important sector of private higher education. More importantly, it is an important resource for those faculty, staff, and administrators interested in shaping the distinctiveness of Catholic colleges and universities. The Handbook provides chapters presenting a thematic overview of a particular element of Catholic higher education and in...

The author of the bestselling The Third Man Factor examines the shockingly common phenomenon of the “Angel Effect”: when people feel visited by an otherworldly presence in times of great danger or desperation.Do “angels” exist?I If so, are they heaven-sent or products of the human brain? After the publication of the bestseller The Third Man Factor, which examined the phenomenon of explorers who found themselves at the edge of death and experienced a benevolent presence that led them...

In a time when leaders are falling like trees in a storm, there is a need for a different kind of leader.Our world desperately needs leaders with roots: ones who are deeply grounded, who know who they are, and who are equipped to endure adversity and bear the fruit of vibrant leadership.Eric Geiger believes that lasting leadership starts beneath the surface. Drawing from the biblical story of Nehemiah—often referred to as history’s first leadership book—Eric offers leaders ...

Expanding the scope of religious rhetoricOver the past twenty-five years, the intersection of rhetoric and religion has become one of the most dynamic areas of inquiry in rhetoric and writing studies. One of few volumes to include multiple traditions in one conversation, Rhetoric and Religion in the Twenty-First Century engages with religious discourses and issues that continue to shape public life in the United States.This collection of essays cen...

Packed with new research, new interviews, and practical solutions, this updated and expanded edition of Next will equip pastors, ministry teams, and Christian organizations to navigate leadership changes with wisdom and grace.While there is no simple, one-size-fits-all solution to the puzzle of planning for a seamless pastoral succession, Next offers church leaders and pastors a guide to asking the right questions in order to plan for the future. Vanderbloemen, fo...

Luther's Catechism will engage and equip you with the truths of God's holy Word: the Bible.This edition of Luther's Catechism includes the six chief parts: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, Baptism, the Use of Keys and Confession, and the Lord's Supper—as well as Martin Luther's explanations. Bible verses are quoted in the Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV).What sets this version of the Catechism apart from the rest: