With each day at Aunt Pippa's compound, sixteen-year-old Finn James breaks further out of the small, confining box society, and her parents, forced her into at a young age. Spending time with the gifted people her aunt had collected helps her connect with her many special and varied skills.Saving a life brings government agents Donner and Watkins back into her life. When the agents take her mother and Finn from the compound instead of her, Finn is willing to sacrifice herself for t...

Charlotte Finnegan James desperately wants to fit in. Her parents encourage her to act like everyone around her, but Charlotte always feels like an outsider looking in. When men come late one night to "take control" of her, Charlotte knows fitting in will forever be impossible.After being placed into a military boarding school, a name change is the first step in taking control of her own life. Finn's differences are evident, no matter how hard she works to appear normal. Finding a ...

I know why you picked up this book. When most people read the title "Create or Die," they think of physical death. But you, you see the world differently than most. Something in you knew that I was not talking about a death involving leaving our bodies. We feel alive when we create, and death is all the things that pull us away from our passions and self-expressions. It's the schools. It's the jobs. It's the systems. It's the rules. It's the norms. It's the insecurities. It's the doubt. It...

'My Pew: Things I Have Seen From It' is Dave's second cartoon collection and in it he reveals: the five worst places to sit in church, reasons to shut your eyes during a sermon, what the church can learn from the retail sector, clergy washing lines - what you can discover from them, sharing the peace - a handy mathematical formula, a tried and tested reality tv method for appointing a new vicar, a guide to deciding whether to go to church or watch the football. In addition, this publicatio...

Death remains a difficult topic to address openly, left to professionals in hospitals and hospices. Talking About Death aims to equip ministers and pastoral carers to enable individuals and families to say and do the important things on their minds. It includes: Learning How To Die: How the medicalisation of death has affected thinking around death; the role of Christian faith. Talking about death positively: exploring the string feelings around death; how theories of loss can be helpful. ...

First Published in 1999. The purpose of this series is to provide a contemporary assessment and history of the entire course of philosophical thought. Each book constitutes a detailed, critical introduction to the work of a philosopher of major influence and significance. Any list of the great philosophers has to include Kant. His influence on philosophical thinking in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries has been immense, and his work remains of the most immediate contemporary relevance...

An Epitome of Astronomy, with the New Discoveries: Including an Account of the Eidouranion, or Transparent Orrery is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the science of astronomy as understood in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work distills the vast and complex field of astronomy into a concise yet thorough overview, making it suitable for both beginners and those seeking to refresh their knowledge. The book covers the fundamental principles of astronomy, including the str...

An Unsinkable Titanic: Every Ship its own Lifeboat by J. Bernard Walker is a compelling exploration into the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic and a passionate call for reform in maritime safety. Published in the wake of the 1912 disaster, the book delves into the technical, structural, and human factors that contributed to the catastrophe, challenging the widespread belief in the ship’s invincibility. Walker, an experienced engineer and editor, meticulously analyzes the design flaws, inad...

The Process of Gilding and Bronzing Picture Frames is a comprehensive manual that delves into the traditional and intricate art of gilding and bronzing, specifically tailored for picture frames. This detailed guide covers every aspect of the craft, from the selection and preparation of materials to the final finishing touches that give frames their lustrous, decorative appeal. The book begins by exploring the history and significance of gilding, providing context for its enduring popularit...

This is about the struggle of peoples lives, including my own. This is a book of poetry about taking control or letting go and decisions and facts we face every day. These are some opinions I like to share. And I would like to take all my readers there.

This book is about a journey of a young girl who beats all the odds of lifes ups and down. She would be confronted with sadness, pain, hard work, and heartbreak. She would have to learn to trust in herself and love herself. She would have to learn to fight all the odds of lifes ups and downs. She would have to learn to deal with the death of both of her parents along with dealing with a broken heart from her first love. She would also take herself on a journey to complete herself. The jour...

**In the next installment of the Bruno, Chief of Police series, a newcomer to St. Denis is found dead at the home of one of Bruno’s best friends—and for once, Bruno feels as though he is too close to the case to investigate, until it becomes clear that he’s the only person who can solve the crime.“Bruno is a hero for our troubled times.”—Daily Mail**After Bruno sees he’s missed several phone calls from his longtime neighbor Pamela, he has no idea what to exp...