Travel to ancient Palestine at the time of Jesus and the Roman Empire, and ask: What could a cynical, nonconformist, dry-goods salesman, a disgruntled blacksmith, and a musing mendicant all have in common? The answer: Down deep, they all want something better. The nonconformist, Manaheem, Herod's truth-seeking foster brother, is hired by Herod to foment an insurrection against Pontius Pilate. Manaheem recruits the blacksmith, Barabbas, to lead the insurrection - much to the dismay of Barabbas's Godly but fearful wife. The mendicant, an unfortunate but pensive young man named Timotheus, joins with an older beggar unsympathetic to his musings. Pontius Pilate sees himself as a weak ruler, but his wife pushes him to take over Herod's territory. Meanwhile, Manaheem reunites with his former wife, Claressa, and after much soul searching, tries to blackmail Herod, losing Claressa in the process. Barabbas turns to robbery, enlisting the aid of the two beggars. Timotheus hesitates and almost turns back, but then decides to go along. Does redemption lie ahead, and at what cost to those who find it? Find out in this incredible tale filled with conflict, suspicion, and treachery.
The Romans took my freedom, albeit briefly. But Parthia took my youth, my best years, my friends and my family. And now it wants me to surrender the things that made all the sacrifices if not worthwhile, then at least bearable.
It is thirty years since the Battle of Carrhae and the wheel of fate has come full circle. Pacorus heads the Parthian delegation that will oversee the exchange of the eagles captured from Crassus for the young son of the empire’s king of kings. Much more is at stake than the life of a young boy, however. It is a decisive moment in history for Parthia and Rome are on the verge of agreeing a permanent peace.
But the gods are not passive observers to the will of men and they send gifts to the King of Dura to tease him and sow doubt in his mind. And a rising Roman star by the name of Tiberius is determined to make a name for himself at the expense of Pacorus. The scene is set for a showdown between the pair and a decisive clash between two of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
From Tehran to Texas: a Qajar Sha's wedding gift to a Texas born oilfield worker shapes the lives of a South Texas family for generations to come. Lonnie McDougal dreamed of owning a shrimp boat when he got home from Persia.The secret wedding gift from a Persian Sha changed his life, and his future family forever.Book one, Dominion, of the Well House series traces a hundred years of history from the early 1900's to the dramatic economic and social changes the 1960's.
John Lock is back, defending the Morning Star’s guests from extortion, treachery, and terrorism. Sailing near the storied coast of Monaco, the ship suffers a violent explosion that rips apart a luxury suite, killing two passengers. The cause of the blast is uncertain. But one of the victims has been exposed to a lethal dose of radiation.
With perseverance and cunning, Lock tracks conspirators from Paris to Sevastopol. Always on the move, constantly in danger, he searches for the thread linking organized crime, paramilitary police,
New college students are led to believe that sharing personal information and freely expressing their opinions on social media is expected and their right to free speech. What they fail to understand is that any information they reveal may be used to steal their identity, prevent them from being hired and possibly even get them hurt or killed.
It is well known that college is a time for learning, experiencing and growing as a person...but it is little understood that it is also the point in time when students form relationships, political beliefs, attitudes, and habits that will shape them for the rest of their lives. The influence of their friends, teachers and the social and political climate on campus are huge factors in their development - both good and bad. Understanding and learning can help parents assist their sons and daughters avoid future pitfalls and grow up to be successful, productive members of society.
There is nothing more important than your personal safety and the safety of your family. Safety has become the highest priority for students, parents, educators and administrators. However, the educational tools and reference guides that contain this essential information for them is lacking since most safety material focuses on the school itself and public safety professionals, not the individual.
Today's college students face threats to their personal safety that generations before did not have to deal with. New problems exist in both the digital world and the physical world, and can be harmful or even deadly. Thinking a problem won't happen to you will not make it any less likely. The solution is to be aware of what threats exist, learn how to protect yourself, and know what steps to take should a problem arise to you or around you.
You can give your child the most comprehensive resource ever compiled about how to stay safe in both the physical world and digital world. This will help ensure that students are made aware of the various threats to their personal safety that exist both online and offline so they will ultimately be safer during their college years and beyond.
The author has worked as an information technology consultant since 1995, a self-defense instructor for over 20 years, and is a former university public safety professional. He is fully qualified to educate students and others based on decades of knowledge that has been distilled into this comprehensive book.
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defining safety concerns
safety awareness
establishing personal boundaries
routines & comfort zones
problem roommate(s)
bullying, cyberbullying & hazing
the dangers of mixing alcohol and energy drinks
cyber-security & online safety
social media & cell phone safety
phishing scams & identity theft
active shooter preparedness & defensive actions
viruses, malware and ransomware
physical threat self-defense / safe dating / sexual harassment
alcohol, drugs and prescription medication abuse
party, bar & club safety
caffeine and energy drinks
travel safety - both on campus and semesters abroad
credit card and ATM safety
dorm room safety - fires, electrical, cooking, outside threats
personal safety alarms and apps
building confidence & developing a never quit attitude
health, fitness, nutrition & hygiene
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The Queen's Christmas and Easter Messages describe the significance of Christmas and Easter as well as giving us Her Majesty’s compassionate review of each year. This book compiles in one volume Her Majesty's reflections on the meaning and significance of Christmas and Easter. It includes excerpts from all The Queen’s annual Christmas Broadcasts and from her historic Easter Message of 2020.Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in the first of her annual Christmas Speeches (1952), reminded us that ‘Peace on earth, Goodwill toward all’ is the eternal message of Christmas and the desire of us all.
The Gift Edition of this book is printed in colour - ISBN: 979-8636628576.
‘Luca Baldi is an illiterate peasant, a scrawny wretch who has a seditious streak and who under normal circumstances would have been hanged or burnt at the stake long ago. However, fate, or God, has seen fit to smile on his miserable existence.’
And not only on Luca Baldi. After their stunning victory over the Romans, the Catalan mercenaries have become kings in the land of the enemy. Luca and his friends are enjoying the spoils of victory and basking in their new-found status. But dark clouds are gathering on the horizon and soon Luca, and the Catalan Company, will be sucked into the maelstrom of power politics. Old enemies with grievances to settle will target Luca himself and the Catalans will come up against a new foe – the daunting Empress Irene.
Fresh battles beckon for Luca, the Almogavars and the Catalan Company in ‘The Golden Lion’, the third volume in the Catalan Chronicles, the saga of a mercenary band that brought the Byzantine Empire to its knees at the beginning of the fourteenth century.
Maps of the Byzantine Empire can be found on the maps page of my website.
From Tehran to Texas: a Qajar Sha's wedding gift to a Texas born oilfield worker shapes the lives of a South Texas family for generations to come. Lonnie McDougal dreamed of owning a shrimp boat when he got home from Persia.The secret wedding gift from a Persian Sha changed his life, and his future family forever.Book one, Dominion, of the Well House series traces a hundred years of history from the early 1900's to the dramatic economic and social changes the 1960's.
A life-threatening flood leads to a frivolous lawsuit - a suit based on unfounded, meritless claims. This simple injustice, which should have been quickly resolved, turns into a litigation nightmare that would go on for years. But the victim, an elderly widow, takes on the lawyers in court, acting as her own attorney - and wins!
From the day of the devastating flash flood to the final court judgment and the zinger of a surprise ending, the story ranges from thrilling to heart-breaking to hilariously funny!
The author's hope is that by sharing her experiences, the readers will benefit from them and become more aware of the disastrous effects of frivolous lawsuits - legal claims without merit - and consider possible ways to counter or defend against them. That aside, the book is a page-turner to rival the most compelling thriller. It is not a novel, a fictitious work of creative writing. No, it is incredible but true, and truth is stranger than fiction - and often a whole lot funnier!
A murder plot...
...and the cat who must stop it.
Jamie’s girlfriend wants him dead. Scottie needs to save his human’s life. But how? He’s just a cat.
The intended victim goes about his daily life not knowing his girlfriend and her secret lover are plotting against him. Scottie knows, but the soon-to-be murdered man doesn’t understand the feline’s attempts to save his life.
Jamie is an easy mark and his death is imminent. His girlfriend will not give up until he’s six feet under...with his cats. Will Scottie rescue his human or perish along side him? Will he get the help he needs to stop the villains? Can one cat stop a murder?
You’ll love this suspense book because everyone loves a thrilling page-turner with some laughs.
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Editorial Reviews
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★★★★★ "A sweet short read that had me smiling. The author knows his cats. Brave Scottie is determined to save his beloved human. Sweet story. Great read." (Cherime M, Reviewer NetGalley)
★★★★★ "Princess Fuzzypants here: Cheers for Scottie, a brave, loyal and intrepid kitty who owns Jamie. You will thrill to the suspense of the close calls and enjoy as the kitties deal out the well earned comeuppance. Jamie is safe with these three on the job. Five purrs and two paws up." (Susan Johnston, Reviewer NetGalley, Amazon.ca & Goodreads.com)
★★★★★ "Scottie hears Lisa plotting to talking to kill Jamie who is Lisa's boyfriend. She is planning this with her secret boyfriend, Bruce. The only problem Scottie is going to have is how to let Jamie know this is in the works to happen soon. You see Scottie is Jamie's cat. Scottie tries to get Tanzy- Jamie's other cat to help stop the murder. You will have to read this cozy murder book to find out how things turn out. It is a short read but very enjoyable." (Nancy B, Reviewer NetGalley & Goodreads.com)
‘Luca Baldi is an illiterate peasant, a scrawny wretch who has a seditious streak and who under normal circumstances would have been hanged or burnt at the stake long ago. However, fate, or God, has seen fit to smile on his miserable existence.’
And not only on Luca Baldi. After their stunning victory over the Romans, the Catalan mercenaries have become kings in the land of the enemy. Luca and his friends are enjoying the spoils of victory and basking in their new-found status. But dark clouds are gathering on the horizon and soon Luca, and the Catalan Company, will be sucked into the maelstrom of power politics. Old enemies with grievances to settle will target Luca himself and the Catalans will come up against a new foe – the daunting Empress Irene.
Fresh battles beckon for Luca, the Almogavars and the Catalan Company in ‘The Golden Lion’, the third volume in the Catalan Chronicles, the saga of a mercenary band that brought the Byzantine Empire to its knees at the beginning of the fourteenth century.
Maps of the Byzantine Empire can be found on the maps page of my website.
From Tehran to Texas: a Qajar Sha's wedding gift to a Texas born oilfield worker shapes the lives of a South Texas family for generations to come. Lonnie McDougal dreamed of owning a shrimp boat when he got home from Persia.The secret wedding gift from a Persian Sha changed his life, and his future family forever.Book one, Dominion, of the Well House series traces a hundred years of history from the early 1900's to the dramatic economic and social changes the 1960's.
Grant has loved fantasy for his entire life. As a Dungeon Master he began creating a world of his own for tabletop role playing games that has grown to fill bookshelves since his teens. Nem. Outside of his basement game room pursuits, he once trained for and competed in the only medieval tourney held in his home city and won. That was his greatest moment, and it was some time ago. Little does he know, Nem is real and he is uniquely qualified to save it. A journey involving a death cult, a Trickster God, a budding enchanter, the Goddess of his dreams, and more awaits.
A life-threatening flood leads to a frivolous lawsuit - a suit based on unfounded, meritless claims. This simple injustice, which should have been quickly resolved, turns into a litigation nightmare that would go on for years. But the victim, an elderly widow, takes on the lawyers in court, acting as her own attorney - and wins!
From the day of the devastating flash flood to the final court judgment and the zinger of a surprise ending, the story ranges from thrilling to heart-breaking to hilariously funny!
The author's hope is that by sharing her experiences, the readers will benefit from them and become more aware of the disastrous effects of frivolous lawsuits - legal claims without merit - and consider possible ways to counter or defend against them. That aside, the book is a page-turner to rival the most compelling thriller. It is not a novel, a fictitious work of creative writing. No, it is incredible but true, and truth is stranger than fiction - and often a whole lot funnier!
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Grant has loved fantasy for his entire life. As a Dungeon Master he began creating a world of his own for tabletop role playing games that has grown to fill bookshelves since his teens. Nem. Outside of his basement game room pursuits, he once trained for and competed in the only medieval tourney held in his home city and won. That was his greatest moment, and it was some time ago. Little does he know, Nem is real and he is uniquely qualified to save it. A journey involving a death cult, a Trickster God, a budding enchanter, the Goddess of his dreams, and more awaits.
Grant has loved fantasy for his entire life. As a Dungeon Master he began creating a world of his own for tabletop role playing games that has grown to fill bookshelves since his teens. Nem. Outside of his basement game room pursuits, he once trained for and competed in the only medieval tourney held in his home city and won. That was his greatest moment, and it was some time ago. Little does he know, Nem is real and he is uniquely qualified to save it. A journey involving a death cult, a Trickster God, a budding enchanter, the Goddess of his dreams, and more awaits.
Grant has loved fantasy for his entire life. As a Dungeon Master he began creating a world of his own for tabletop role playing games that has grown to fill bookshelves since his teens. Nem. Outside of his basement game room pursuits, he once trained for and competed in the only medieval tourney held in his home city and won. That was his greatest moment, and it was some time ago. Little does he know, Nem is real and he is uniquely qualified to save it. A journey involving a death cult, a Trickster God, a budding enchanter, the Goddess of his dreams, and more awaits.