Investigative journalist Maya Bennett arrives in the idyllic lakeside town of Bellweather while tracing a decades-long pattern of missing people—and discovers that entering town is far easier than leaving. Forced into an unlikely partnership with Owen Vale, an astrophysicist already studying Bellweather's impossible phenomena, Maya uncovers an abandoned observatory containing astronomical observations recorded before they happened, a lake whose depths refuse to stay constant, and an island...

In this book David Everett examines how Church has changed throughout a modern/postmodern context. Everett explores how social gospel dimensions and prophetic radicalism have diminished in a way that it might reestablish itself as a pillar in the community through a retrieval of its prophetic voice and social gospel roots so that it to might be missional-minded and civically-engage. Everett anticipates that this perspective will assist the Black Church in the reclamation of its heritage by...

Cheese: Chemistry, Physics and Microbiology, Fifth Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of the chemical, biochemical, microbiological, and physico-chemical aspects of cheese, taking the reader from rennet and acid coagulation of milk, to the role of cheese and related foods in addressing public health issues. This updated revision, the most comprehensive work on the science of cheese, addresses from the basic definition of cheese, to the diverse factors that affect its quality. Under...

Research on the rheological and textural aspects of cheeses has continued to progress, with new measurement methods, and technological and physiochemical insights having been developed since the publication of the first edition over 20 years ago. The second edition of Cheese Rheology and Texture continues to bring together essential information on the rheological and textural properties of cheese and state-of-the-art measurement techniques, including the most up-t...

In the expansive anthology, "Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales," the reader is transported through a rich tapestry of speculative fiction that traverses time and space. This collection boasts an unparalleled variety of themes, from the mysteries of distant planets and the intrigue of forgotten worlds, to the stark realities of dystopian futures and the exhilarating suspense of apocalyptic narratives. The anthology captures the essenc...

The House of the Seven Gables is an American icon. It is one of the nation's oldest homes and one of its first historic house museums. Built in 1668, it is a unique and well-restored first period house displaying many preserved 17th- and 18th-century architectural features. Three generations of the seafaring Turner family lived in the home before the American Revolution. In the 19th century, the author Nathaniel Hawthorne was hosted in the house by his cousin, and the setting encouraged hi...

This volume collects the state-of-the-art research on forgiveness and mental and physical health and well-being. It focuses specifically on connections between forgiveness and its health and well-being benefits. Forgiveness has been examined from a variety of perspectives, including the moral, ethical and philosophical. Ways in which to become more forgiving and evolutionary theories of revenge and forgiveness have also been investigated and proposed. However, little attention has been pai...

The Ultimate SF Collection: 150 Classics maps the long formation of speculative fiction, from utopian voyage, Gothic experiment, and scientific romance to dystopia, planetary adventure, pulp wonder, and postwar social satire. Its extraordinary range encompasses proto-scientific fantasies, lost-world narratives, time-travel conceits, alien encounters, technological parables, and visions of future polity. Landmark texts such as Frankenstein, Gulliver's Travels, Erewhon, and The Machine Stops...

Cheese: Chemistry, Physics and Microbiology, Fourth Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of the chemical, biochemical, microbiological, and physico-chemical aspects of cheese, taking the reader from rennet and acid coagulation of milk, to the role of cheese and related foods in addressing public health issues. The work addresses the science from the basic definition of cheese, to the diverse factors that affect the quality of cheese. Understanding these fermented milk-based food prod...

Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales is a sweeping anthology that traverses the expansive universe of speculative fiction. This collection encapsulates an era of imaginative exploration stretching from the early visions of futuristic societies to the gripping narratives of cosmic odyssey. It captures the essence of speculative storytelling, weaving through diverse literary landscapes such as utopian vistas, alien encounters, and post-ap...

The anthology '60 Space Sci-Fi Books' offers a fascinating journey through the varied landscapes of space science fiction, a genre that has captivated the imaginations of readers for over a century. Within this extensive collection, the exploration of extraterrestrial realms and the intricacies of interstellar travel are presented through a diverse array of narrative styles and thematic undertakings, from the adventurous to the metaphysical. Significant for its inclusion of seminal works t...

SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection is a masterful anthology that gathers an unparalleled array of imaginative narratives spanning the breadth of science fiction history. From the pioneering visions of Mary Shelley's early speculative fiction to the thought-provoking dystopias of Kurt Vonnegut and Philip K. Dick, the anthology showcases an extraordinary array of literary styles and thematic explorations. Each story encapsulates the spirit of innovation and the quest to transcend the boun...