Uncertain Destiny

Uncertain Destiny
Author: Carole Mortimer
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2017-07-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488080887

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! Pregnant with her convenient husband’s child… Caroline Maxwell knew when she married Justin de Wolfe that their marriage was one of convenience. But drawn to Justin by a fierce mutual passion, the usually sensible Caroline married him knowing that he couldn’t love her—just as she couldn’t help loving him. She accepts the hazards of a marriage to the arrogant, magnetic lawyer—his aversion to love, sudden changes in mood and his restless nightmares. But how will Justin react when Caroline announces she’s pregnant with his baby…? Originally published in 1987

Uncertain Destiny

Uncertain Destiny
Author: Dorothy Kovalchick Roark
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Baseball players
ISBN: 9780615126814

A Failed Vision of Empire

A Failed Vision of Empire
Author: Daniel J. Burge
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2022-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1496231678

Since the early twentieth century, historians have traditionally defined manifest destiny as the belief that the United States was destined to expand from coast to coast. This generation of historians has posed manifest destiny as a unifying ideology of the nineteenth century, one that was popular and pervasive and ultimately fulfilled in the late 1840s when the United States acquired the Pacific Coast. However, the story of manifest destiny was never quite that simple. In A Failed Vision of Empire Daniel J. Burge examines the belief in manifest destiny over the nineteenth century by analyzing contested moments in the continental expansion of the United States, arguing that the ideology was ultimately unsuccessful. By examining speeches, plays, letters, diaries, newspapers, and other sources, Burge reveals how Americans debated the wisdom of expansion, challenged expansionists, and disagreed over what the boundaries of the United States should look like. A Failed Vision of Empire is the first work to capture the messy, complicated, and yet far more compelling story of manifest destiny’s failure, debunking in the process one of the most pervasive myths of modern American history.

The Disconnected Cog

The Disconnected Cog
Author: Frank Amaya
Publisher: Frank Amaya
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2024-06-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In the bustling metropolis of a contemporary city, our unnamed protagonist, disillusioned by the superficiality of modern society, retreats into the depths of his own mind. Working a mundane job in a tech corporation, he finds himself trapped in the monotony of corporate culture and the relentless pursuit of material success. Amidst this existential turmoil, he seeks solace in online communities, where he finds fleeting connections with anonymous strangers. As he navigates the digital realm and confronts his inner demons, he seeks redemption in the authentic connections he discovers amidst the chaos of modern life.

The Last Stak'i

The Last Stak'i
Author: Nicholas Wells
Publisher: Ten Wells Books
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2024-10-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

The Last Stak'i: Orphan of the Stars One boy's desperate journey across the cosmos will determine the fate of the galaxy. Mika Stak'i is the last of his kind, a sixteen-year-old survivor of a brutal Grija attack that annihilated his homeworld of Trerra'ki. Alone in the vastness of space, Mika escapes in his grandfather's ancient starship, the Starweaver, a vessel equipped with mysterious technology and secrets that may hold the key to defeating the Grija. Haunted by the loss of his family and the destruction of everything he once knew, Mika is thrust into a universe far larger and more dangerous than he ever imagined. With the guidance of ARIA, the ship's advanced AI, Mika must navigate through hostile territories, form unlikely alliances, and confront the terrifying reality of the Grija's power. As Mika uncovers the truth about his family's past and the legacy he's inherited, he must decide whether he will continue to run or stand and fight. But fighting means more than mastering the Starweaver's advanced systems—it means facing his deepest fears and the darkness growing within him. The Last Stak'i: Orphan of the Stars is an epic young adult sci-fi adventure that blends action, emotional depth, and the mysteries of space. Perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories set against the backdrop of a galaxy on the brink of war. Join Mika on his journey through the stars, where every choice could be his last and every victory could change the fate of countless worlds.

Refugee Tales V

Refugee Tales V
Author: David Herd
Publisher: Comma Press
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2024-07-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1912697904

Featuring: David Mitchell, Daljit Nagra , Scarlett Thomas , Guy Gunaratne , Hannah Lowe, Tessa McWatt, Natasha Brown, Haifa Zangana, Ridy Wasolua, David Flusfeder & Shamshad Khan Modelled on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the Refugee Tales series sets out to communicate the experiences of those who, having sought asylum in the UK, find themselves indefinitely detained. Here, poets, novelists and other established writers create a space in which the stories of those who have been detained can be safely heard, a space in which hospitality is the prevailing discourse and listening becomes an act of welcome... Featuring specially written stories (based on real-life testimonies) by David Mitchell, Daljit Nagra, Guy Gunaratne, Tess McWatt, Natasha Brown, Guy Gunaratne, David Flusfeder, Haifa Zangana and others.

The Hong Kong Reader

The Hong Kong Reader
Author: Ming K. Chan
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1996
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781563248702

This paperback reader provides the student and general reader with easy access to the major issues of the Hong Kong transition crisis. Contributors include both editors, as well as Frank Ching, Berry F. Hsu, Reginald Yin-wang Kwok, Peter Kwong, Julian Y.M. Leung, Ronald Skeldon, Alvin Y. So, Yun-wing Sung, and James T.H. Tang - the majority of whom live and work in Hong Kong and experience the transition firsthand, personally and professionally.

Rose Guide to the Feasts, Festivals and Fasts of the Bible

Rose Guide to the Feasts, Festivals and Fasts of the Bible
Author: Paul H Wright
Publisher: Rose Publishing
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2022-06-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1496477545

Packed with dozens of charts, maps, and timelines, over 150 illustrations and photographs, and easy-to-understand summaries, this full-color, reproducible book on the feasts and celebrations of the Bible will help you understand key information at a glance! Passover. Yom Kippur. Feast of Tabernacles. Rosh Hashanah. With all the ceremonies, festivals, and observances in the Bible, it’s hard to keep track of them all and remember why they’re important to our faith! But what if you could distill all this key information across dozens of chapters of the Bible into one solid, easy-to-read handbook with images, charts, and diagrams? It’s never been easier to get an expert look at the traditions, fasts, and feasts of the Bible: with this guide, 5 leading authorities on biblical celebrations and disciplines will help condense their research and historical knowledge into key takeaways that you can learn quickly and easily: Solid overviews of the feasts, celebrations, and rituals kept in ancient Israel and the Old TestamentHistorical background of the feasts and holy days in the centuries leading up to the New TestamentSummary of modern-day traditions kept by Jews todayKey takeaways of how messianic communities observe biblical feasts and holidays todayPresentation of how non-messianic Christian congregations have adopted the feasts into liturgies, theologies, etc. God commanded Moses and the children of Israel to observe feasts and holy days as memorials to the great things that he had done in their lives. With expert research, clearly understand how these times of celebration are important to help us better see God’s complete picture and plan of redemption.