"In the city... You don't even see the knife coming until you're bleeding."Rufus left his small-town life in Nowhere to turn wrenches at the Emerald Isle Garage. But he soon discovers the shop is a front for an organized crime syndicate. When an unhinged mob boss turns his gaze on him, Rufus's friends, his car, and his mentor are all on the table as targets. Stealing a legendary 1969 Boss 429, Rufus must race back to his hometown for a brutal, heavy-metal showdown ...

Most Americans are more aware of the workings of the federal government than of their own state governments. But these “laboratories of democracy” constitute perhaps the most creative components of the American political experiment.This book serves as a guide for students of government and provides a historical context for understanding the forces at work in the state’s political system. Among the states, Tennessee’s unique blend of legislative and executive powers is, in some resp...

In "Essays on Modern Novelists," William Lyon Phelps offers a nuanced exploration of the primary figures in the early 20th-century literary landscape. Combining critical examination with personal insight, Phelps delves into the works and philosophies of notable authors, such as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Mark Twain. His essays are characterized by a lucid prose style that effortlessly intertwines literary analysis with biographical context, drawing on his own profound understanding o...

This early work by William Lyon Phelps was originally published in 1930 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Christ of Caesar' is an essay about the comparisons and differences between the Christian religion and Nationalism between. William Lyon Phelps was born on 2nd January 1865, in New Haven, Conneticut, United States. Phelps earned a B.A. in 1887, writing his thesis on the Idealism of George Berkeley. He then gained an M.A. in 1891 from Yale and his ...

The quality of a man’s love will determine the nature of his deeds; occasion may present the opportunity, but character alone will record the experience. To a life given over to the pursuit of the beautiful and true, the immortal hour only comes when conduct at last rises to the level of aim, and the ideal finds its fulfilment in the realm of the actual. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Few lives have been more earnest or constant in the p...

After receiving praise for inventing a new device that will revolutionize our nations war on drugs, Steve fi nds himself under attack from a mysterious organization that is bent on world domination. As he searches for the truth behind a massive conspiracy against him, he must endure several unusual trials. Firstly, he must heed the warnings of a former girlfriend whose predictions often mean certain doom. Secondly, he must face personal demons from his own past that threaten his very sanit...

This book presents a popular and authoritative account of the dramatically different ways in which philosophers have thought about the mind over the last hundred years. It explores the effect of the major turning points in recent western philosophy as well as the influence of the leading figures.

Silence of Midnight This story is about a teenage girl who lost her mother from cancer. She and her father decided to take a trip to visit his sister down South, unknowing of the events that would take place on their journey. Sweet Voice Afar This story was told to me by my father one day while we were fishing at a river. Nothing was biting and there was nothing for us to do. He told me about his adventure in the great Pine Run Forest. A Reporters Hunch This is a story about a young report...

Working Guide to Reservoir Engineering provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of reservoir engineering. The book begins by discussing basic concepts such as types of reservoir fluids, the properties of fluid containing rocks, and the properties of rocks containing multiple fluids. It then describes formation evaluation methods, including coring and core analysis, drill stem tests, logging, and initial estimation of reserves. The book explains the enhanced oil recovery process...

In "The Advance of English Poetry in the Twentieth Century," William Lyon Phelps offers a comprehensive examination of English poetry's evolution amidst the complexities of the modern age. Phelps employs a critical yet accessible literary style, engaging readers with a rich tapestry of poetic movements, themes, and styles. He deftly navigates through the works of prominent poets, contextualizing their contributions against historical and cultural backdrops. His analysis illuminates the shi...

Professor Richard Douglas has a problem: he seems to have acquired a viral infection while exploring for plants on the Amazon and has brought it back home with him. It doesn’t make him ill, but it has organized his microbiome and parts of his brain into a conscious and seductive female symbiont, who calls herself Carole and haunts his dreams. She says she wants to be his secret life partner and protector if he is willing to help her spread her infection around the world. In return, she pro...

This new edition of the Standard Handbook of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering provides you with the best, state-of-the-art coverage for every aspect of petroleum and natural gas engineering. With thousands of illustrations and 1,600 information-packed pages, this text is a handy and valuable reference. Written by over a dozen leading industry experts and academics, the Standard Handbook of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering provides the best, most comprehensive source of petroleum ...