How should a person who believes the Bible and loves Jesus respond when their romantic desires go against what they've been taught? Tried to be Straight: Options for Gay Christians is written to the people who need solutions, because the all-too-frequent advice of "just don't be gay" doesn't work.With so many opinions, Christians experiencing these desires need a look at what their options are and where those options come from. What works? What makes it work? Whose view of the Bibl...

An Aussie father’s relentless quest of justice after his daughter’s mysterious death in Mozambique exposes a web of silence, failure, and enduring love.When 20-year-old Elly Warren was found dead in a coastal village in Mozambique, her devastated father, Paul Warren, was thrust into a nightmare. With few answers from local police and no support from Australian authorities, Paul began an unrelenting pursuit for the truth, one that would span years, continents and hi...

A powerful collection of twenty-one SF&F short stories by an amazing list of contributors—all of whom were in attendance at Seattle Worldcon 2025!In partnership with Seattle Worldcon, Grim Oak Press is proud to present the third Grimoire for readers who enjoy SF&F stories of the magical and the future. Escape the country through Las Vegas beside Laura Anne Gilman. Regain the time you never know you could with Megan Lindholm. Fight back against a book thief...

Sixteen new stories from some of today's most renowned authors. All inspired by the master storyteller Tanith Lee.Bram Stoker Award finalist for Superior Achievement in an Anthology | 2025 Locus Recommended Reading ListDrowning cities and unicorns. Burning deserts and forgotten gods. Golems, elf warriors, and inner-Earthers. Alien lifeforms and museum workers. Ancient plagues and the future of humanity. The familiar and the fantastical. Each story ...

Two orphans face starvation on the prairie of northeastern Kansas during the terrible winter of 1885-86. Dell and Joel Wells, redheads who have barely reached shaving age, are about to abandon their dead father's claim on Beaver Creek because it won't grow crops. Then unexpected events, and a drover seeking aid, allow them a decent chance in life.

Drawing on current scholarship and research by authors with experience of a range of International contexts who are experts in their field, this accessible guide focuses on approaches that encourage spiritual, physical, mental and emotional development in children.By outlining a range of lenses through which readers can reflect on their ministry with children and their families. this book offers inspiration to help them improve their practice. Up-to-date research and thinking provi...

'The classic tale of alien invasion, and still the best' The TimesThe first modern depiction of extra-terrestrials attacking the earth, The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential of all science-fiction works. It shows the whole of human civilization under threat, as terrifying, tentacled Martians land in England, build gigantic killing machines, destroy all in their path with black gas and burning rays and feast on the warm blood of trapped, still-l...

Stop overthinking and get rid of negative thoughts to find your true potential.Do you ever feel drained from constantly battling your negative thoughts?Do you constantly overthink things and feel stuck in certain situations without the ability to move on?Do you over-analyze every situation you’re in, every conversation you have, and every relationship you form?Do you feel trapped in a cycle of rumination and self-doubt?Are you ready ...

Bringing together some of the world’s leading family law scholars, as well as bright and emerging minds in the field of global family law, this book explores the differences and commonalities in the conceptualization and legal treatment of families throughout different legal traditions. Each chapter delves into topics integral to family law jurisprudence and serves as a novel examination into a deep slice of family law. Together, the four parts and sixteen chapters create a melodious and i...

In 'Texas Frontier and Cattle Kingdom – 3 Classic Western Fiction Novels,' readers are invited to traverse the rugged landscapes and storied pastures of the American West. This expertly curated collection captures the essence of frontier life and the evolving cattle industry with a blend of historical grit and mythic storytelling. These novels showcase an array of literary styles and thematic explorations, from vivid depictions of cowboy culture to portrayals of the political and economic ...

This novel follows the story of the Wells brothers, who become involved in the cattle industry during the era of cattle ranching in the American West. The narrative likely portrays their experiences, challenges, and adventures as they navigate the cattle business, dealing with aspects such as cattle drives, ranching, and the lifestyle of the American frontier.Andy Adams was celebrated for his realistic portrayals of cowboy life, cattle ranching, and the hardships faced by those involved in...

By the end of the nineteenth century the railway had reached most parts of East Anglia, with two main lines reaching out from London to Norwich, Cambridge and Kings Lynn, and plenty of small secondary and branch lines filling in the gaps in between. In this informative volume, Andy T. Wallis uses his fascinating collection of photographs and maps to explore the history of the Wymondham–Wells-next-the-Sea branch line, with stations including Wymondham, Kimberley Park, Hardingham, Thuxton, Y...