"The Bible: A Study Guide for Beginners" is an in-depth exploration of the world's most widely read and influential book. Written for those who are new to the Bible or who want to gain a deeper understanding of its contents, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Bible's history, themes, and significance.The book begins with an introduction to the Bible, including its origins and the different versions and translations available. It then delves into the Old Testament, i...

In the winter of 1996, on the orders of the British Government, the SAS stole the contents of a safe belonging to the Provisional IRA. Rick Fuller headed that team. Days later Fuller’s wife was brutally murdered. Convinced he was betrayed from within, Fuller begins a relentless search for her murderers. Ten years on Fuller is a Manchester gangland enforcer, a lone and bitter figure. On a job in Amsterdam, doors open to the past, but can Fuller finally take his revenge on the men who betray...

"DON'T CROSS MY HEART"This story is a wonderful fantasy based on the origins of the Black Magic Publishing playing cards, specifically the Hearts Family. Set in the Middle Ages, the Hearts Family, more specifically King Ezekiel, learns that matters of the heart could be confusing and complicated, but by choosing to use a more logical approach and seeing things simply in black and white, you could see things clearer. This story should serve as an inspiration to youn...

Out of the Ashes is the definitive history of the Provisional Irish Republican movement, from its formation at the outset of the modern Troubles up to and after its official disarmament in 2005. Robert White, a prolific observer of IRA and Sinn Féin activities, has amassed an incomparable body of interview material from leading members over a thirty-year period. In this defining study, the interviewees provide extraordinary insights into the complex motivations that provoked their support ...

Rookie Cop Dave Stewart knew that William Bailey was guilty of murder. All he had to do to convict him was change one line in his statement. Detective Chief Superintendent John McCauley loves dirt. He collects it in secret files to use against his enemies and since Stewart slept with the beautiful Detective Sergeant Anne Wallace. He is the enemy. Stewart hatches a plan to destroy the evidence against him, but inside McCauley's files, is evidence of a vile paedophile ring operating under th...

One night, two crimes. A grisly murder. A vicious sex attack. DS Ewan Striker is the best detective on the force. Unconventional and uncompromising, he is respected and feared in equal amounts. Tag Westland is a rookie. A rich boy, who has realised that being a cop is not as glamorous as he first thought. In fact, he has his resignation in his pocket. These two unlikely crime fighters are thrown together, as it becomes apparent that each of their investigations are inextricably linked to s...

"JOKES ON YOU"This story is a captivating fantasy rooted in the origins of the Black Magic Publishing playing cards, specifically focusing on the Jokers, who represent the Spades Family. Set in the Middle Ages, brothers Kamryn and Mazon eventually rise to the esteemed position of Jokers. Their journey illustrates the idea that it is not where you start but where you finish that matters. Opportunities can arise in various forms, and if you stay prepared, you won't h...

This story is a wonderful fantasy based on the origins of the Black Magic Publishing playing cards, specifically the Spades Family. Set in the Middle Ages, the Spades Family became significantly more power under the leadership of Queen Sophia, the illegitimate daughter of King, whose stronghold withered as he aged. After years of standing by observing as her Father conducted himself, Queen Sophia was more than up to the task of proving that sometimes the King is actually a Queen. This stor...

THE KING OF CLUBS"This story is a wonderful fantasy based on the origins of the Black Magic Publishing playing cards, specifically the Club family. Set in the Middle Ages, the Clubs Family, originally unclear on their future path, show that by taking your time and displaying the ability to self-reflect, a path will eventually reveal itself. This story should serve as an inspiration to young people to follow your thoughts and chase your dreams.

In a time where kingdoms rose and fell with the turning of seasons, the Diamonds Family began as humble artisans, crafting trinkets and jewelry for the noble elite. Their days were filled with toil, and their nights with hope - hope that their fortunes would one day change.The family's patriarch, Alaric Diamond, was a skilled jeweler who passed his craft down to his children. They worked tirelessly, yet prosperity seemed forever out of reach. The turning point came on a night marke...

The Moral Case for Profit Maximization argues that profit maximization is moral when businessmen seek to maximize profit by creating goods or services that are of objective value. Traditionally, profit maximization has been defended on economic grounds. Profit, economists argue, incentivizes businessmen to produce goods and services. In this view, businessmen do not need to be virtuous as long as they deliver the goods. It challenges the traditional defense of profit maximization, arguing ...

Terroir connotes a sense of place that imparts a distinctive character to wine. A central component of terroir is the soil and its immediate surroundings. Thus, an understanding of the basic properties of soils and how they function as a "living skin" on the earth's surface is of fundamental importance to grape growers and winemakers. Stripped of scientific jargon, Understanding Vineyard Soils explains to a wide audience how soils form and why they are so variabl...