At first, Ken Abraham wrote off his mother’s changes in behavior as quirks that just come with old age. There was memory loss, physical decline, hygiene issues, paranoia, and uncharacteristic attitudes. He soon realized that dementia had changed her life — and his family’s — forever. “How is it possible to lose a loved one while he or she is still living, still sitting right in front of you, talking with you, smiling at you — and yet the person you have known and loved for years is somehow...

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What does it mean to encounter the divine? How can visions of faith and judgment shape our understanding of the world?The Apocalypse of Abraham is one of the most remarkable apocalyptic texts of the ancient world.Attributed to Abraham—the revered patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—this powerful work recounts his spiritual ascent and divine dialogue with God.Through vivid visions and symbolic revelations, Abraham is shown the mysteries of creation, the for...

This award-winning anthology of original crime fiction exploring Brooklyn's many enclaves features new stories by Pete Hamill, Maggie Estep and others.New York's punchiest borough asserts its criminal legacy with this collection of stories from some of today's best writers. Brooklyn Noir moves from Coney Island to Bedford-Stuyvesant to Bay Ridge to Red Hook to Bushwick to Sheepshead Bay to Park Slope and far deeper, into the heart of Brooklyn's historical ...

What if you could unlock the secrets of the universe, understand the forces that shape reality, and discover your role in the divine order?The Book of Creation (Sefer Yetzirah) is one of the oldest and most profound mystical texts in history.Attributed to Abraham the Patriarch, this ancient work outlines the structure of creation through the “thirty-two paths of wisdom”—including the ten sefirot (divine emanations) and the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet.F...

The Applied Theatre Reader is the first book to bring together new case studies of practice by leading practitioners and academics in the field and beyond, with classic source texts from writers such as Noam Chomsky, bell hooks, Mikhail Bakhtin, Augusto Boal and Chantal Mouffe.This new edition brings the field fully up to date with the breadth of applied theatre practice in the twenty-first century, adding essays on playback theatre, digital technology, work with indigenou...

From the gold and silver mines of California and Nevada to the wide open plains of Texas, the American West was a wild frontier in the 1870s where dangerous outlaws pursued devilish dreams of fortune. But there were other men of simple faith, unsung Civil War heroes who adventured west to bring justice to places that had none. Those they called "The Justice Riders." This action-packed story is written by the renowned actor of Walker, Texas Ranger, Chuck Norris.

What does it mean to encounter the divine? How can visions of faith and judgment shape our understanding of the world?The Apocalypse of Abraham: Visions of Faith, Judgment, and Divine Mysteries offers a modern translation of one of the most remarkable apocalyptic texts. Attributed to Abraham, the founding patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, this work recounts his spiritual ascent and dialogue with God. Through vivid imagery and profound teachings, Abraham is s...

What if you could unlock the secrets of the universe, understand the forces that shape reality, and discover your role in the divine order?The Book of Creation (Sefer Yetzirah): A Timeless Guide to the Mysteries of the Universe is a groundbreaking modern translation of one of the most profound mystical texts in history. Attributed to Abraham the Patriarch, this ancient work reveals the structure of creation through the "thirty-two paths of wisdom," including the ten sefi...

"St. Louis gets a turn to show its dark side . . . [A] spirited, black-hearted collection" including a story from New York Times–bestselling author John Lutz ( Kirkus Reviews).A vibrant Midwest metropolis, St. Louis has a rich, multicultural history of art and literature—both high and low. That duality is embraced here in an anthology that spans the reaches of noir, from violent criminality to bad luck and bad attitudes.St. Louis Noir

"American crime fiction fans will welcome the opportunity to sample the short fiction of some worthy Canadian authors." — Publishers WeeklyFollowing the success of Toronto Noir, the Noir Series explores new Canadian terrain, featuring both English and Francophone authors. Like the city it springs from, Montreal Noir is an intriguing mix of culture, identities, and neighborhoods with one thing in common: the dark side of human nature....

Thirteen sensational tales of sex, lies, violence, and murder from the early decades of Hollywood.The dawning of the nineteenth century brought with it a new era for entertainment. Vaudeville was the preferred form of entertainment, until the popularization of the silent film. This new medium proved to be a draw for many of the stars of the Vaudevillian stage and soon they migrated to the exciting possibilities that the movies had to offer. Audiences were instantly ...