Spontaneous Combustion is the classic "play-in-a-day" theater exercise in literary event form. We gather writers together, provide three story prompts, and give them 24 hours to compose a unique piece of pulp fiction. Our favorites are invited back to prose-slam their short stories for a public audience. In the end, everyone casts a vote and the people-chosen "Top Tales" are bound in the next volume. Awaiting you in Vol. II of this explosive literary tradition is a powderkeg of short ficti...

The Oneironaut’s Diary is a treatise on the dream traveler’s experience. It delves into parapsychological phenomena, such as out of body experience, lucid dreams, premonitory dreams and clairvoyance. It features notable dream travelers in history, such as Nostradamus, Nikola Tesla, Martin Luther King Jr., Alan Poe, The Wright Brothers, Harriet Tubman, Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash, etc., who were able to tap into and discover incredibly fascinating ideas, spiritual...

A detailed look at the warriors of the Native Americans who lived around the Great Lakes.This book details the growth of the European Fur trade in North America and how it drew the Native Americans who lived in the Great Lakes region, notably the Huron, Dakota, Sauk and Fox, Miami and Shawnee tribes into the colonial European Wars.During the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812, these tribes took sides and became important all...

In the supposedly post-racial West, the idea of race is still considered to be a valid but divisive source of identity. This brings certain questions to the foreground: What really is race and racism? Does it really matter if one identifies as Black or Afrikan? Is Christianity really the "White Man's religion"? On another line of enquiry, what is the Maafa and what was its impact on Afrika and the Pan-Afrikan Diaspora? Who were the ancient Adamah, Pan-Afrika's ancestors who the Bible ackno...

Music does not make itself. It is made by people: professionals and amateurs, singers and instrumentalists, composers and publishers, performers and audiences, entrepreneurs and consumers. In turn, making music shapes those who make it—spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, socially, politically, economically—for good or ill, harming and healing. This volume considers the social practice of music from a Christian point of view. Using a variety of methodological perspectives, the e...

The notion that the "West" is in decline has become a prevalent topic of discussion across the world. But what does this decline entail? Is it the decline of its financial and economic system? Is it the deterioration of Western Civilization's culture, the twilight of its political hegemony or is it something much deeper that goes beyond all the usual categories of thought? Concurrently, for the majority of the 20th century and into the 21st, the "West" was largely equated with Christianity...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The journey to achieving complete balance and emotional control with this practical and definitive guide Designed to get you started on your journey to recovery.This book helps you understand everything about complex post traumatic disorder, from its meaning, causes, types, symptoms, and stages, which is the first step to overcoming its effect Made for easy assimilation for everyone, including parents and teenag...

"Perspectives on Palestine: Narratives and Realities" offers a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted Palestinian-Israeli conflict. From historical roots to contemporary challenges, delve into diverse perspectives, including firsthand accounts from Palestinians, Israeli viewpoints, and international involvement. Analyze media representation, human rights, economic realities, and cultural heritage. Explore diaspora perspectives, peacebuilding efforts, and future scenarios. This book ...

Delve into the intricate tapestry of the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Origins and Impacts. From ancient roots and colonial legacies to modern-day tensions, this book navigates through the historical background, wars, peace processes, and humanitarian consequences. Uncover the complexities of settlements, occupation, and the Gaza blockade, while exploring the contested city of Jerusalem and the role of external influences. With insights into grassroots initiatives, media propaganda, and futur...

This focuses on the history, costume, and material culture of the native peoples of North America.It was in the Southwest – modern Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of California and other neighboring states – that the first major clashes took place between 16th-century Spanish conquistadors and the indigenous peoples of North America. Despite nearly 500 years of white settlement and pressure, the traditional cultures of the peoples of the Southwest survive today more...

It is still unknown as to who the original author was of The Good News According to Matthew. Some scholars believe the author to have been Matthew himself, also known as Levi, a former tax collector and one of Yeshua’s 12 disciples. Some regard the The Good News According to Matthew as the most important of all the gospels as it shows the transition from the Old and New Testament in its explanation of the immaculate conception, teaching of the early church, Judaism and th...

Britain’s towns and cities are dominated by great public buildings that serve their communities in diverse ways. Foremost among these buildings are the town halls erected for the purpose of civic administration. As seats of local government, town halls are the power bases that have ruled Britain’s great municipalities for centuries. Architecturally, these buildings are inherently symbolic, proclaiming the status, values and history of the towns and cities in which they stand.Great ...