"A lucid and wide-ranging account of three leading philosophers who provided the impetus for the realist movement in contemporary political philosophy." —William A. Galston, Senior Fellow, Brookings InstitutionIs the purpose of political philosophy to articulate the moral values that political regimes would realize in a virtually perfect world and show what that implies for the way we should behave toward one another? That model of political philosophy, driven by a...

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex organ that has paradoxical roles of digesting and absorbing food whilst acting as a barrier to pathogens. It is the largest immune organ in the body and surveys ingested food antigens, reacts to potential pathogens, and interacts with a population of commensal microbes (the microbiome) that appears critical to the overall health of the animal. It is also crucial to understand that signs of GI dysfunction may not be the result of a primary GI pro...

Power and Powerlessness: The Liberalism of Fear in the Twenty-First Century examines whether the liberalism of fear - the negative and cautionary vein of liberal thinking, most famously articulated by Judith Shklar, which urges us to prioritize the avoidance of public cruelty - can effectively orient our political thinking in the twenty first century. Hall systematically engages with Shklar's writings to offer a defence of liberalism in these terms, and also methodically works thr...

Over the past 15 years, geography has made many significant contributions to our understanding of disabled people's identities, lives, and place in society and space. 'Towards Enabling Geographies' brings together leading scholars to showcase the 'second wave' of geographical studies concerned with disability and embodied differences. This area has broadened and challenged conventional boundaries of 'disability', expanding the kinds of embodied differences considered, while continuing to g...

The book is about a young superhero on a journey to a magical world called Nevaeh. She ends up in the Kingdom of Greendom. During her journey through Greendom, she makes many friends who decide to join her on her journey.

A chance meeting at a cathedral's demolition site between a suffering young woman and a stranger morphs from unsettling to terrifying when you discover the stranger's true identity. He is simultaneously more and less than he appears: An injured man lost in the wilderness is haunted by a demon that he might or might not recognize from his past: Is John Lennon still alive? Deb Stiles thinks so, and when she convinces a young reporter to investigate, nothing in their lives will ever be the sa...

The discovery of a partially decomposed human female on a wilderness mountain trail sets off a series of deadly events when it is suspected that she may not be completely human.When a bootleg thumb drive containing photographs of the victim fall into sheriff Seth Ferguson's hands, he and his girlfriend, Lilly Neptune are thrust headlong into a lethal game of cat and mouse.At a rural New Hampshire home, the attempted assassination of a mysterious young woman results in the d...

In "A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting," Eugene Edward Hall delves into the intricate craftsmanship behind the construction and manipulation of staffs. This comprehensive guide intricately weaves practical instruction with historical context, shedding light on the traditional techniques that have shaped craftsmanship through the ages. Hall's analytical approach is complemented by meticulous descriptions and illustrations, making complex concepts accessible to both novices and seasoned...

"A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting" by Eugene Edward Hall is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate art of crafting staffs and pivots, essential tools in various mechanical and artistic applications. Hall meticulously outlines the techniques and materials required for creating durable and functional staffs, emphasizing the importance of precision and craftsmanship. The book serves as both a practical manual for artisans and a reference for those interested in the mechan...

There are places that hold evil, houses so vile, so tainted, that people refuse to live in them. Farnham House is one of those places.Once an inn, this majestic old New England manor house is back on the market, and the price is very reasonable.Sam Cabot is a man tired of moving. Now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life in the country with his wife and young son. Little does he know that he will soon begin a long, slow descent into madness and that he will spend ...

Book 3 of the Blue Light Series begins four years after Doug and Annie McArthur are forced to take refuge in the Maine Wilderness. Ariel has grown into a beautiful and gifted child wise beyond her years. Their life, although hard, has been peaceful and relatively quiet. But the tide is about to turn. When they sense something isn't right in the world Doug leaves the shelter of their wilderness cabin to investigate. In a heartbeat their quiet life is shattered by an unspeakable violence, an...

A heartwarming and inspirational fable from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Santa based on his own personal journey of discovering the magic of Christmas.Every year, over a million people attend the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, where they have the pleasure of seeing Charles Edward Hall don a red suit and become the world’s most famous Santa Claus—a role he has played for over thirty-five years.But Hall wasn’t always such a jolly old soul. Believe ...