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George Allan England (1877-1936) was an explorer and author of, inter alia, five science fiction novels and over a dozen magazine serials and short stories from 1905 on, these appeared predominantly in Frank A. Munsey's magazines, where he was one of the more popular writers of the pre-1926 period, ranking as the closest rival in science fiction to Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Alibi first appeared as an All-Story Weekly serial ...

In the early second century A.D., a conscientious Roman magistrate assumes his duties in the tranquil Bithynian city of Diakropolis, unaware that under its placid surface, a great and ancient evil holds sway over the town and its citizens. Marcellus, the magistrate, soon finds himself at odds with Siros, a powerful merchant and leader of the Order of Croesus, a sinister and secret organization that controls the city's commerce and politics. As...

What's so bad about being married to a coach? Mary Lou Podlasiak boldly, but playfully, reveals how the "women behind the men" really feel. Whether you are dating a coaching fanatic, or have spent half of your existence married to one, the stories and insight within will no doubt change the way you feel about yourself. (Unless, of course, you are already feeling good!) Filled with warm memories, as well as a minefield of topics, the primary fo...

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In this definitive book, prominent archaeologist John M. Camp presents an up-to-date survey of the monuments of ancient Athens and Attica to create a complete archaeological tour of the area. Camp's lavishly illustrated work will appeal not only to scholars and students of Greek civilization but also to visitors exploring the ancient sites.

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Dorothy McManus grew up in a country home near the small town of El Centro, California. Named Rancho El Contento, this home was a peaceful, idyllic setting that created in her a refuge she would carry with her for the rest of her life. Early on, Dorothy began asking important questions. Why am I here? What is my purpose? She spent a lifetime seeking the elusive answers. As she traveled throughout the world experiencing diverse cultures and rel...

In 1776, the rebellion of the American colonies against British rule was crushed. Now, in 1777-the year of the hangman-George Washington is awaiting execution, Benjamin Franklin's banned rebel newspaper, Liberty Tree, has gone underground, and young ne'er-do-well Creighton Brown, a fifteen-year-old Brit, has just arrived in the colonies. Having been shipped off against his will, with nothing but a distance for English authorities, Creighton be...

Thrust out of the comfortable existence of a college student and into the cold, hard reality of life in the "real world, " young adults face a whole new array of responsibilities. Feinberg--twentysomething herself--offers Scriptural insights, encouragement, humor, and practical wisdom to help readers survive.

Alexis de Tocqueville, a young aristocratic French lawyer, came to the United States in 1831 to study its penitentiary systems. His nine-month visit and subsequent reading and reflection resulted in Democracy in America (1835-40), a landmark masterpiece of political observation and analysis. Tocqueville vividly describes the unprecedented social equality he found in America and explores its implications for European society in the emerging mod...

It was the fifties. Eisenhower was president and America was feeling wonderful about herself. The Second World War was continuing to recede into the collective consciousness and all things seemed possible. America appeared quiet and content. The perfection portrayed on television became the presumptive, but flawed, reality of our lives. Into this, we were born--the Baby Boomers, the Me generation, bringing with us all we would become, often se...

Believing that a church or mission should be managed according to a structured module based on Biblical principles, Church Management Basics provides leadership and management with some basic ideas to help the reader become more accountable and responsible in their work. Not only are general topics, such as Finance, Administration and Human Resources discussed, but they are also examined more fully where appropriate. Hands-on examples are used...

In this lively book, Joan DelFattore traces the evolution of school-prayer battles from the early 1800s, when children were beaten or expelled for refusing to read the King James Bible, to current disputes over prayer at public-school football games.

New York Times bestselling author Brian Jacques masterfully recounts more woodland adventures in the seventh epic in the Redwall series!It has been four seasons since Mariel, the warrior-mouse daughter of Joseph the Bellmaker, and her companion, Dandin, set off from Redwall to fight evil in Mossflower. Nothing has been heard of them since. Then one night, in a dream, the legendary Martin the Warrior comes to the Bellmaker with a mysterious mes...

More than a half century ago Father Durrwell published his groundbreaking work that showed that the Resurrection is truly part of the whole mystery of redemption and salvation, not merely a validation of faith. In "Christ Our Passover, " Father Durrwell gathers together the components of his earlier research. The resulting synthesis is an admirable testament to the work of this exacting theologian, who has left a profound mark on the history o...

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Describes accountability models in the manufacturing, job training, legal, and health care sectors, summarizes their effectiveness, and draws specific lessons for educators.

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