"Epic Tales from Norse Mythology: From Odin to Ragnarok: Navigating the Epic Tales of Norse Mythology." An electrifying journey into the mythic realms of Norse legend is an invitation to let those ancient stories of gods and giants, heroes and monsters come alive for an enthralled audience through centuries.The expansive, complicated world of Norse mythology covers primordial beginnings in Ginnungagap-the gap that opens between heaven and hell-at one extreme and the heroic struggle...

Across the world, most people are religious or spiritual, and many have a strong relational-emotional bond (attachment relationship) with God(s). This Element summarizes social-scientific theory and research on these relationships. Part I outlines basic principles of attachment and religion/spirituality. Part II describes normative (human-universal) processes and patterns. It explains how God and other supernatural beings often serve as irreplaceable relational caregivers (attachment figur...

The Pleasures of a Single Life, Or, The Miseries of Matrimony offers readers a vibrant exploration of the contrasting joys and tribulations surrounding the institution of marriage, and the alternatives that lay beyond its confines. Ranging from satirical poems to reflective essays, the collection weaves a tapestry of literary styles that probe the societal expectations and individual yearnings of the eighteenth century. This anthology deftly navigates themes of personal freedom, societal c...

A Journey Through Marital Tales: 52 Storybooks is an exquisite collection that delves into the depths and complexities of marriage, gathering a tapestry of narratives that traverse various literary styles and historical contexts. The anthology presents a diverse array of storytellingâ€"from the sharp wit of social satirists to the poignant explorations of domestic life, capturing both the mundane and the extraordinary facets of matrimonial unions. This collection highlights the human condi...

Liar ['l─½-╔Ör] (n): 1. A person who tells lies. 2. A writer."Lying is essential to good storytelling. Daily, we writers sit at our computers—or legal tablets or Underwoods—and write down a bunch of untruths, piling one on top of the other, page after paltering page. We compound them, massage them, edit them, spin them, cut-and-paste them, until we're satisfied that, despite how outlandish or otherworldly these lies are, you, the reader, will swallow them. "In that, we're ...

From critically acclaimed author Jon Bassoff, The Memory Ward is a haunting Russian doll of a novel about one man’s attempt to discover what’s real and what isn’t …They say it’s always beautiful in Bethlam, Nevada. No place you’d rather live. The people are friendly, if a little nosy, and there’s no crime to speak of. Life is pretty perfect.But postal worker Hank Davies has started to suspect something is off in this idyllic little town. And he’s c...

Written by Doc EE Smith, considered by modern luminaries such as Clark and Aasimov as one of the three great writers of early 20th century science fiction, alongside Heinlein and Weinbaum comes: Triplanetary! This is the original form of Dr EE Smiths Triplanetary, as presented in the January 1934 issue of Amazing Stories, before later revisions attempted to place it within his better known Lensman series. Described by Smith as a book "in which scientific detail would not be bothered about,...

The old gods are still with us.The world is constantly changing, evolving, growing. In order to stay relevant, deities must change with the times as well. In this anthology, fifteen science fiction and fantasy authors tackle how gods and goddesses have adapted to the surge in technology and the mercurial beliefs of humanity. So sit back and watch Hera try her hand at marriage counseling, while Macuilxochitl conquers the world of online gaming. Buy a ticket to Anubis’ magic act or r...

The Greatest Classics of All Time offers an unparalleled journey through the epochs of literary achievement, showcasing a rich tapestry of themes and genres from the pens of the world's most revered authors. From the existential musings of Dostoyevsky to the innovative adventures of Verne, the anthology transcends temporal and cultural boundaries. Woven within its pages are tales of human folly, triumph, and the intricate dance between fate and free will. The stylistic diversity is as expa...

Machiavellis observation om ledarskapets svåra balansgång är lika relevant i vår tid, som den en gång var i 1500-talets Florens. Kinas framväxt, Rysslands attack mot Ukraina och den växande politiska och ekonomiska närvaron i den globala södern har aktualiserat frågan om vikten av kompetent ledarskap inom politiskt styre.Denna ljudbok utforskar utmaningarna för ledarskap och statskonst i en allt mer komplex värld och ställer frågan huruvida vi kan skapa politiska eliter som är kapa...

The anthology 'The True Women Influencers of the Past' presents an intricate tapestry of voices that define the evolving roles and perceptions of women across centuries. Engaging with key works from a pantheon of illustrious authors like Willa Cather to Virginia Woolf, the collection showcases a breathtaking range in literary style—from the incisive social realism of Elizabeth Gaskell to the pioneering feminist arguments of Mary Wollstonecraft. This compelling volume not only traverses geo...

This collection introduces readers to the philosophical interpretation of Scripture, specifically within American Philosophy. The purpose of the collection concerns starting a conversation about the practice and task of the philosophical interpretation of Scripture. Reflections on the philosophical interpretation of Scripture have been treated more as a “conversation-stopper” than a conversation-starter within the American academy. To start such a conversation, this collection offers subst...