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In this insider's account of university science in America, Barbara Migeon focuses on how an influx of new technologies empowered scientists to make groundbreaking discoveries on the nature of hereditary diseases. She begins her story with an account of how she began her research career before delving into a broader discussion of what scientists do, what they must deal with, and the changing face of biomedical science over the last half ce...

Author David Stealth's journey began more than forty years ago on the day he was sworn in as a Detroit, Michigan, law enforcement officer, a dream he had held since childhood. Cowling was proud to become one of "Detroit's finest."In Force Divided, he shares stories of what life was like on the streets of Detroit as a police officer. In this memoir, he pays particular attention to the racial divide between white and black officers that occurred...

Author David Stealth's journey began more than forty years ago on the day he was sworn in as a Detroit, Michigan, law enforcement officer, a dream he had held since childhood. Cowling was proud to become one of "Detroit's finest."In Force Divided, he shares stories of what life was like on the streets of Detroit as a police officer. In this memoir, he pays particular attention to the racial divide between white and black officers that occurred...

Jake "Under" Underman and his best friend Paulie were hooked on old black-and-white movies as kids, acting out the parts of hardboiled detectives and punks, cool bums and even cooler cops. Before long it became habit, and the boys grew up to be modern throwbacks to the 30s and 40s. When a mystery unfolds in the weary old town of WillowPoint, Under and Paulie deliver tight dialogue to accompany a string of unsettling discoveries involving teena...

¿ Dip into the inks found wandering freely in this anthology of contemporary poetry. There's something for everyone - tall tales, pastoral meanderings, reflective musings and absurdities... rummage around in the gaps and there is probably some loose change. Go free-range and give this poetry a try... but please bring your own taramasalata.

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¿ Dip into the inks found wandering freely in this anthology of contemporary poetry. There's something for everyone - tall tales, pastoral meanderings, reflective musings and absurdities... rummage around in the gaps and there is probably some loose change. Go free-range and give this poetry a try... but please bring your own taramasalata.

A young couple accidentally toss out a pair of dancing shoes and inadvertently disturb a ghost. This unfortunate incident puts the ghost, Julia, in a repetitious cycle of searching for her shoes every Saturday night at seven o'clock. Julia begins stealing all unattended white shoes and collects them on the front steps of the old Savannah Social Club where in 1942. It was there that she was run over by a bus while trying to cross the street on ...

Ari Armstrong stands in the best tradition of classical liberalism: firm in his convictions, open to rational persuasion, willing to admit when he doesn't know, willing to insist on what he does know, and willing to defend to the death his right-and the right of every person-to know and understand through reason. In a climate of pervasive irrationality, Armstrong's writing is a glimpse of a better world, a world of reason and freedom, that's o...

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SINKING THE DAYSPRING, Introducing John Paton -- Working at the docks is a dangerous occupation--especially for someone who doesn't know how to swim. But it's all Kevin Gilmore can do to keep himself and his ailing mother afloat. When Kevin is suddenly fired one day, their lives are dealt a terrible blow. The next thing he knows, his mother is dead, and he's on his own. All Kevin has of value are the one hundred shares he and his mother bought...

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The book is designed to explain the basic concepts of operations of maritime transport and shipping in terms of concepts that must be followed to avoid losses, concepts and international norms and laws, binding and associated transport operations where the consequent lack of commitment to them to achieve more losses or lead to achieve more profits for the same process. In addition to clarifying the different methods used to finance the shippin...

Merry Christians is dedicated to both religious and cultural Christians who are not as happy as they could and should be. The author discards all political nonsense that was introduced to Christianity over the last two millennia by focusing on the perennial essence that leads to real joy and great peace of mind.This powerfully argued and well-documented book shows how to easily become a happy Christian through a series of simple yet effective ...

Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, principally edited by Edmund Carpenter and Marshall McLuhan, was the first postwar journal to engage directly with the new "grammars" of mid-century new media of communication. Launched in Toronto in 1953, at the very moment that television made its national debut in Canada, Explorations presented a mosaic of approaches to contemporary media culture and became the site in which McLuhan and Ca...

Are stress and feelings of inadequacy your constant companions? Peaceful mom. It hardly seems that the words could go together. Yet the peace we crave can be ours in every season of raising children. Whether you have teenagers or toddlers, being a mom is a daunting and amazing responsibility. And it's a part of God's design for you. You are deeply loved by God. Draw from the well of a relationship with him--even if it's a new well--to sift thr...

The book of Revelation is confusing to read. Images of beasts, trumpets, plagues, and even dragons fill its pages. In his book, Power and Purpose, Russ Lackey guides readers on an adventure through the harrowing pages of Revelation in a clear and accessible way. Along the journey, issues such as economic and political injustice, ecology, evangelism, and synthesizing faith with everyday life are raised with the hope of Christ woven throughout. ...

Niniane Westvane wants to make the world a better place . . . especially for non-human animals. So when a chicken on her aunt's farm develops the ability to read and write, Niniane is certain that she's found in Charlie the perfect "spokes-chicken" for the animal liberation movement. But, as Charlie's own interests develop along unforeseen lines that lead to theological study and ultimately to the Vatican, Charlie, Niniane, and eventually the ...

Ben F. Meyer once wrote, "Radical developments generally take place not by someone's seeing something new but by his seeing everything in a new way." This book is Michael Vicko Zolondek's attempt to bring Meyer's words to fruition. For more than two hundred years, scholars have been debating whether the historical Jesus took up the role of Davidic Messiah. In this book, Zolondek addresses this long-standing question in a fresh and unique way. ...