A fascinating account of the Fifth Crusade, the campaign to conquer Egypt and regain the Holy LandIn 1217, the crusader states were in a highly fragile condition. The Fourth Crusade had failed, and Jerusalem had not been recovered. The crusaders now set their sights on Egypt. If the breadbasket of the Mediterranean could be conquered, long-term Christian control of the Holy Land could be ensured. Led by the rulers of Hungary and Austria, and backed by the Knights T...

Gather Light follows the breaking of silence with the tender, everyday labor of repair. These poems linger in the hush after rupture and listen for what answers back: the first unguarded laugh, a hand steadying a cup, sunlight pooling on a kitchen floor. Attuned to small daily victories and beginnings that almost hide inside ordinary moments, the collection honors how support arrives in unexpected places—through a neighbor's nod, a late-night DJ, a text at the right hour, the soft insisten...

Book 1: Shatter SilenceIn Shatter Silence, raw pain finds poetry. This collection journeys through the darkest corners of the human spirit—where suffering is kept secret, and voices are smothered by fear, shame, or trauma. Each poem peers into the quiet agony of suppression, tracing invisible wounds that ache beneath the surface. Yet even amid the darkness, there are flickers of defiance and trembling first steps toward recovery.As the verses unfold, the reader witnesses th...

Rise Unbroken is a testament to what it means to journey through pain and emerge standing in the light of your own becoming. These poems speak to the strength found in vulnerability and the quiet, ongoing courage it takes to begin again. Celebrating the body that has carried us, the scars that have taught us, and the communities that have held us, this collection is both song and sanctuary.With every line, Rise Unbroken invites you to honor your path—through memor...

The Mighty Crusaders return in an all new lost tale, featuring a stellar cast of talent. With the New Crusaders facing an uncertain future and the truth about their parents slowly being revealed, one man searches for answers. But will the answers he finds be worth reliving the pain of his own past?

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"The Cries of London" by John Thomas Smith is a fascinating exploration of the vibrant street life in 19th-century London. Through a series of detailed illustrations and accompanying text, Smith captures the essence of the city's street vendors, their cries, and the unique culture surrounding them. The book serves as both a historical document and an artistic representation, showcasing the diverse array of characters that populated the streets. Smith's work not only highlights the economic...

"A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833" by John Thomas Smith is a captivating collection of essays and reflections that transport readers to a bygone era. Smith, an artist and writer, shares his personal experiences and observations of life in 18th and early 19th century England. His vivid storytelling and keen insights provide a window into the social, political, and cultural landscape of the time, making it a delightful read for those interested i...

"Lives of Famous London Beggars" by John Thomas Smith is a fascinating exploration of the lives of notable beggars in London during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Smith, an artist and writer, provides vivid descriptions and anecdotes that bring to life the struggles and stories of these individuals. Through his detailed observations, he sheds light on the social conditions of the time, revealing how poverty and desperation shaped the experiences of those who resorted to begging as a me...

"The Life of a Fox, Written by Himself" is a captivating narrative that offers a unique perspective on the life of a fox. Through the clever and witty voice of the fox, Thomas Smith explores themes of survival, cunning, and the natural world. The book is rich with vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes that bring the fox's experiences to life. Readers are drawn into the fox's adventures, from evading hunters to navigating the complexities of the forest, making it a delightful read for n...

First of a two-book series, Free Fall is a true-life musical memoir; not about how one gets better, but how one gets sick and doesn't notice. The astonishing account of escaping addiction and rebuilding a life is shared in the second book of this series, Falling Up. In Free Fall, a grieving child becomes a legally emancipated teenage runaway and pursues a rock and roll dream – and gets close. Ideas of meaning and identity, formed by a bewildered boy soothed only by books, an AM/FM radio, a...

This volume brings together contributions from a wide range of international academics and practitioners. It traces innovations within classical music practice, showing how these offer divergent visions for its future. The interdisciplinary contributions to the volume highlight the way contrasting ideas of the future can effect change in the present.A rich balance of theoretical and practical discussion brings authority to this collection, which lays the foundations for timely resp...