An ancient island. A ghost. Secrets. Hidden diamonds. The Watcher. Peace and quiet…NOT!Mac O'Donnell and Carson Adams buy Paradise Island, unaware that the island has waited eons for them. The two friends renovate the local village and build a resort, successfully attracting business to the small land mass. They learn the local folklore including the fact that they fulfill the first two of five prophecies.The island's totem symbol, a personable parrot with an attitude, fulf...

Love. Betrayal. Revenge. When love turns on you, it's nice to know you have friends, especially if they're the mafia.Melissa Michaels. Honest, loving, successful author. Fooled by her husband for over 7 years. He betrays her… in the worst possible way.Dr. Robert Richmond. A distinguished and well-known plastic surgeon. His wife is incredibly rich and doesn't realize he married her for her money. His sadistic treachery of her was the highlight of his life.Callie Hins...

The dragons are coming … are you prepared? This thrilling, dystopian adventure story is perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Impossible Creatures.Lucas isn’t having the best summer. While normally he’d be away at camp, this year he’s stuck home, watching over his younger neighbor Noah and mourning the death of his beloved cat. Even going outside is dangerous, thanks to mysterious fires making the air unsafe to breathe. Fires that Noah claims are ...

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) was an English poet, theologian, literary critic, philosopher, and co-founder of the English Romantic Movement. He was also a member of the famous Lake Poets, together with William Wordsworth and Robert Southey. Coleridge had a significant influence on the the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson and American Transcendentalism in general, and also played an important role in bringing German idealist philosophy to the English-speaking world. One of Coleridge's mos...

Ethological attachment theory is a landmark of 20th century social and behavioral sciences theory and research. This new paradigm for understanding primary relationships across the lifespan evolved from John Bowlby’s critique of psychoanalytic drive theory and his own clinical observations, supplemented by his knowledge of fields as diverse as primate ethology, control systems theory, and cognitive psychology. By the time he had written the first volume of his classic Attachment and Lo...

In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success undoubtedly builds success and in literary terms we can more politely say that imi...

How might the Christian church effectively engage today's politically charged, profit-motivated world while remaining faithful to its biblical and theological roots? The contributors in this book argue that public theology provides a promising pathway forward. The public theology emerging from these pages has been influenced by the theological interests and commitments of Gary M. Simpson, Lutheran pastor and systematic theologian. His approach to public theology is intersectional and globa...

The 'Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection' presents a compelling anthology that delves deeply into the complexities of the American Civil War. Through a diverse assortment of literary styles, from vivid narratives and historical fiction to reflective essays, this collection transports readers to a pivotal era in history. The anthology's wide-ranging themes explore the multifaceted realities of war, human resilience, and the quest for freedom and identity. With standout narratives that c...

The 'American Civil War Collection' is a compelling anthology that explores the complexities, struggles, and ideologies of a nation divided. This collection weaves together an array of narratives, ranging from suspenseful tales of battlefield valor to poignant reflections on the human condition during one of America'Äôs most turbulent eras. Each piece within this anthology contributes to a mosaic that reveals the multifaceted experiences of the Civil War, showcasing a diversity of literary...

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the greatest novels and stories written in the aftermath of the Civil War, trying to show the truth in disguise of fiction, the trauma, the turmoil, the massacre and the heroism of all people involved: Stephen Crane: The Red Badge of Courage The Little Regiment The Veteran The Private History of a Campaign That Failed & A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) Ambrose Bierce: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge A Horseman in the Sky Ch...

The 'American Civil War Collection' is a masterfully curated anthology that captures the multifaceted nature of the American Civil War era through a mosaic of narratives, ranging from military chronicles to personal accounts. This anthology features a rich tapestry of literary styles, encompassing the precision of historical retellings, the fervor of fictional depictions, and the introspective quality of memoirs. Embedded within are poignant tales that shed light on the human condition ami...

In the "Civil War - Boxed Set: 40+ Historical Novels & Tales of the American War," readers are invited into a broad and immersive exploration of America's most turbulent epoch. This anthology encapsulates the Civil War's tumult through diverse literary lenses, spanning thrilling narratives, somber reflections, and vivid reimaginings of historical events. The collection showcases an array of distinct writing styles, from the straightforward realism of the battlefield to inventive speculativ...