Without Redemption: Creation & Deeds of Freeway Killer Bill Bonin, His Five Accomplices & How One Who Escaped Justice was written on a number of parallel tracks that constantly intersect: First, it is the most detailed historical biography ever written about Bill Bonin, the notorious Freeway Killer responsible for murdering 22 teenage boys over ten-months in 1979-80.Second, it is a psychological roadmap which charts the evolution of Bonin’s personality fro...

What if the secret to unlocking untapped potential in young minds lies not in what they should do, but in understanding the "why" behind their passions?Imagine being equipped with the tools to ignite motivation, not just with superficial rewards but through deep, intrinsic desires. This isn’t just another self-help book; it’s a transformative guide that takes you on a journey through the complex landscape of youthful ambition, unveiling the powerful techni...

Eric Wind and Charlie Dunne, renowned experts on the vintage watch market, introduce you to the world of legendary timepieces through iconic brands, expert insight, and more than 250 stunning images in this essential watch collecting guide for beginners and seasoned collectors alike.This comprehensive book explores the most sought-after luxury watch brands, including Rolex sports models (Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Ma...

Discover the beauty, culture, and untold stories behind the world's most iconic watch brands through thoughtful essays and more than 250 stunning photographs in this ultimate exploration of vintage watch culture and collecting from two leading vintage watch experts.For enthusiasts, collectors, and those new to watch culture comes Vintage Watches: The Modern Guide. These beautifully curated pages present an abundance of information surrounding the most popu...

An authoritative study of World War I's often-overlooked Romanian front.In contrast to the trench-war deadlock on the Western Front, combat in Romania and Transylvania in 1916 foreshadowed the lightning warfare of World War II. When Romania joined the Allies and invaded Transylvania without warning, the Germans responded by unleashing a campaign of bold, rapid infantry movements, with cavalry providing cover or pursuing the crushed foe. Hitting where least expected...

Imagine paintings that hold the secrets to the meaning of life and death or scribbled words that can alter the past and reshape the present.We know art imitates life but in Michael B. Koep¹s thriller fiction trilogy, the author brings the arts to life in an action-packed tale spanning seven centuries.In the spring of 1338, young William of Leaves knows only of remedies, herbs and his mother¹s kindness. When he is forced to watch as she is dragged to a witch¹s pyre by a mob ...

The Iberian Peninsula was conquered by Islamic forces in 711 AD and the Islamic presence continued in this part of Europe for 900 years. This presence left an indelible stamp in Spain and Portugal, like the wonders of the Alhambra and the Great Mosque of Córdoba. Its legacy also extends to the rich seam of learning, in science, medicine, literature and philosophy that was later transmitted to the rest of Europe. How did all this come about? In this engaging book Michael Barry tells the sto...

History doesn't lie. Documents don't lie. Traditions don't supersede Scripture. The truth can withstand examination.For nearly two millennia, the Roman Catholic Church has claimed an authority no mortal may question. In Prove Me Wrong: Volume I, apologist Michael B. Bernier subjects that monumental claim to an uncompromising forensic evaluation - testing it by Scripture, historical records, the earliest patristic witnesses, and the rigid standards of formal logic itself.Wri...

Humans are biologically hardwired to alter their mental state, drugs are the pathway, and America is their biggest consumer. From antiquity to modernity, use and prohibition have gone hand in hand. Addicted raises the curtain to expose the lies and fill in the blanks behind America's failed 50 year war on drugs and makes sense of the quagmire of misinformed laws and policy, blending Miller's investigative journalism with historical narrative. In addition, Miller tells the story of nature's...

Learn how ancient readers interpreted the Bible's prophetic literature—and why their views have enduring valueHow Did They Read the Prophets? explores the world of ancient exegesis, focusing on how early Jewish and Christian readers understood the Hebrew Bible's prophetic literature. In this illuminating study, Old Testament scholar Michael B. Shepherd takes modern readers on a guided tour through the earliest readings of key passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah...

A world on the brink, a power in scent. In Michael B Fletcher's Tumblers of Rolan, an uneasy peace follows a devastating civil war in Ean. But the deposed Sutanite ruler, Jakus, seeks revenge, invading to obtain scent-enhancing crystals held in Rolan, intensifying his powers. The defenders, led by the tarnished Eanite hero, Targus, and Alethea, an aging mystic, prepare to fight. Facing a ruthless enemy wielding a powerful scent-based weapon, they must rely on a ne...

This book explores how the ancient Aramaic translations of the Hebrew Bible known as Targums are in part designed to guide readers to see the messianism of the biblical text. The interpreters who produced the Targums were careful readers of Scripture and were in many cases prompted by the finer details of the biblical text itself to produce their messianic renderings. The Targums have been an important part of the history of messianic interpretation of the Hebrew Bible, and they continue t...