In a world run by machines, one boy must prove the heart still matters.Sixteen-year-old Bobby is the last human on a planet full of robots. His only shot at survival—and maybe restarting the entire human race—is to pass the Programming: brutal training designed to erase emotion and turn him into a flawless, logic-driven mind.Fail, and his consciousness is uploaded into the Tether: a robotic shell with no feelings, no free will, and zero future for ...

The Jewish coming-of-age ceremony of bar mitzvah was first recorded in thirteenth-century France, where it took the form of a simple statement by the father that he was no longer responsible for his thirteen-year-old son. Today, bar mitzvah for boys and bat mitzvah for girls are more popular than at any time in history and are sometimes accompanied by lavish celebrations.How did bar mitzvah develop over the centuries from an obscure legal ritual into a core component of Judaism? Ho...

How can finite minds approach an infinite and ultimately unknowable God? Is it true that Christianity is a religion of love and Judaism a religion of law? Can a Jew accept the Orthodox Christian veneration of holy images? How much do Jews and Orthodox Christians have in common when they worship God? What can be done about Christian prayers that Jews find offensive? How much responsibility do Christians carry for antisemitism? These and other questions are addressed in this book which is in...

Join space-faring waterfowl as they explore strange new wetlands, seek out new marshes and new habitations, and engage in all sorts of cosmic derring-do! One hundred pages of comics featuring the funniest Star Trek parody you've ever read! Also includes 11 full-page Pixar-level 3D illustrations, suitable for framing. (But don't. Order the posters online instead.) With Captain James T. Quack, First Officer Squawk, and of course, Dr. DeCoy. A letter-size comic book volume of galactic hilarit...

Six authors. Six extraordinary stories.Throughout history, storytellers have shared visions of wondrous worlds just beyond the edge of reality. This anthology continues that tradition.Within its pages, you'll find two stories of celebrities facing heartbreak in futuristic and fantastical worlds, two of power and ability and their inherent possibilities, and two of space exploration and disasters faced by humanity.All with heartwarming characters and compelling actio...

Discover the fascinating true crime stories that lay within the majestic landscapes of the United States' national parks, including the National Forest Serial Killer Gary Michael Hilton, the vanlife tragedy of Gabby Petito, murders in Yosemite, and more.From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the towering peaks of Yosemite, Murder on the Trail delves into chilling stories of killers, mysterious disappearances, and other harrowing crimes that have occurred in US national parks, including tho...

Discover the fascinating true crime stories that lay within the majestic landscapes of the United States' national parks, including the National Forest Serial Killer Gary Michael Hilton, the vanlife tragedy of Gabby Petito, murders in Yosemite, and more.From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the towering peaks of Yosemite, Murder on the Trail delves into chilling stories of killers, mysterious disappearances, and other harrowing crimes that have occurred i...

In "The Catholic Dogma: Extra Ecclesiam Nullus Omnino Salvatur," Michael Muller delves into the profound theological discourse surrounding salvation and the Church's role as the sacred vessel through which grace is dispensed. Employing a rigorous literary style that marries precision with accessibility, Muller navigates the complexities of ecclesiology and soteriology, drawing on Catholic tradition and doctrinal affirmations. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous landscape of 19th-cen...

In "The Catholic Dogma," Michael Muller presents a meticulous exploration of the foundational beliefs that define Catholicism, navigating through its rich theological landscape with both clarity and precision. Employing a scholarly yet accessible literary style, Muller adeptly synthesizes historical context, scriptural references, and papal teachings to elucidate complex doctrines such as the Trinity, the sacraments, and papal infallibility. This comprehensive examination not only serves a...

A recovering alcoholic must face his demons in the 'land of the dead.' Two actresses become dangerously consumed by an experimental approach to making theatre. A married couple travels to their old vacation spot in search of everything they've lost. A neighborhood's misguided efforts to remove a gaggle of domestic geese lead to the transformation of a young boy. Two lifeguards wrestle over thorny questions of guilt and accountability in the long shadow of 9/11. The owner of a local bike st...

This book covers many aspects of thermal processing of milk and milk products with particular focus on UHT processing. It commences with an overview of the major thermal processing technologies: thermisation, pasteurisation, extended-shelf-life (ESL), UHT and in-container sterilisation. It discusses the principles of the technologies, the processing and packaging equipment used, processing issues such as temperature-time profiles, heat stability, fouling and cleaning, and the quality and s...

In 1967, US Air Force fighter pilot James Shively was shot down over North Vietnam. After ejecting from his F-105 Thunderchief aircraft, he landed in a rice paddy and was captured by the North Vietnamese Army. For the next six years, Shively endured brutal treatment at the hands of the enemy in Hanoi prison camps. Back home, his beloved girlfriend Nancy eventually moved on and married another man. Bound in iron stocks at the Hanoi Hilton, unable to get home to his loved ones, Shively conte...