Part 1 of a 3 part series...An ancient secret has been hidden from you. Knowing this secret will open your eyes, but once open they will never close again.A priest who, already suffering at the tendrils of his own doubts, gets drawn into a world of mystery and a covert darkness that permeates our society after discovering a hidden letter in the depths of an old church.A successful trader who works for a city bank seems to have it all, but if you were to scratch bene...

A priest who, already suffering at the tendrils of his own doubts, gets drawn into a world of covert darkness after discovering a hidden letter in the depths of an old church. The letter seems to hold a key to an ancient mystery that has been hidden from mankind. Knowing this mystery will open the eyes of the beholder, but once open they will never close again.A successful trader working for a city bank hides a dark secret. Finding himself at the point of despair he asks for help. ...

The purpose of this text is to educate you, the reader, about expectations held by law enforcement agencies, the public, and yourself prior to entering the law enforcement profession. It will provide insight into the governing guidelines as well as the internal/external pitfalls associated with law enforcement agencies.You will receive an assessment of what is required mentally, physically, and emotionally of you to be an effective police officer. This inventory is what is required...

With the war between the states over, the country explodes into a time of great idealism. Flip of the coin, innovation, and celebration take hold as exuberating new ideas become vast enterprises in a time of glitter and glamor. Michael and Samantha prosper, taking Gerard's company beyond the confines of river barges.New York becomes a mecca for immigrants from Ireland and Italy as they mesh with the old society of the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, and Astor's. Brooklyn becomes a large c...

Part 3 in the exciting 3 part series of The Nephilim Tree.There are many who talk of a "New World Order". What if we were already in the transitional period? A "New World Order" that is currently on the verge of collapse before it's been finalised?Civilisation balances on a fine thread. An increase in global disasters both natural and man made, world economic collapse, nation rising against nation, weather patterns changing.A dark storm is coming. Do these seemingly...

This is a story about a time of contrast when the character of the nation was formed as a newly born country, needing to find its own identity. Born in war, it now needed to grow and mature until every American would say, "I am, and I can."New emigrants casting off the negativity of the Old World encouraged by the wide expanse of this New World began to, hope, to dream, to create. New possibilities were invented. Encouraged by this new freedom, they continued to investigate and cre...

A detective struggling to cope with a devastating personal loss is called out to a macabre find at a local beauty spot. Some unusual evidence leads him down a twisted path of secrets and intrigue, forcing him to face a gut wrenching decision.Three criminals on probation decide a nearby sleepy suburb will make a good target for some easy money but will their choice of location give them more than they had bargained for?

Part 2 of a 3 part series...Father Phillips is presented with a strange gift that opens more doors. Will he fight his fears and walk through them? Does he have a choice?A darkness is closing in while the unrelenting pieces in the destiny of mankind are quietly moving into place.The city trader is at breaking point. His secret burden must be shared, but is a trouble shared, a trouble halved or doubled? Can the person he chooses take the strain?

Part 2 of a 2 part series.Join John Chapman in the final part of this 2 part series as his search for the truth draws him deeper into a world of the unknown. Instead of helping, the answers turn his life upside-down.This nail-biting finale will hold you on the edge of your seat as John has to come to terms with the truth and make a decision that there's no coming back from.

This academic book delves into the powerful impact of the Clemente program in Australia, focusing on individuals facing various disadvantages. Through partnerships with community organisations, municipal governments, and human service organizations – the Australian Catholic University and, in Ballarat, Federation University Australia – the program offers a comprehensive Humanities course at multiple locations across the country. The twelve-week curriculum includes expert lectures by Tertia...

Part 1 of a 2 part seriesHave you ever wondered how close you are to something amazing? What if you were to change just one thing in your day, what then?John Chapman was an average man with an average life. One Monday morning, like many of us, he decided to ignore his alarm. The monotony of the working week could wait for a few minutes longer.A door was creaking open. The unusual series of events that were about to follow would turn his life upside-down.At fir...

Chiara Bottici’s influential work on imaginal politics has provided a rich theoretical framework and incisive critical analysis with which to engage the contemporary world. Rethinking the image as a pictorial space of political activity located between the poles of the creative imagination of the self and social imaginary significations of the social collective, her work has provided a critical new resource not only in the academy, but for activists as well. This collection of essays by le...