John W : 1005 books

Off they go! From the USS Potomac to the mysterious island of Vijjivu, two miscreants flee a bluejackets misery for the allure of freedom. Lo! Here they be introduced for scrutiny: the hapless Utley, encumbered by "me Bible", and the rambunctious Wab, seeking a diminutive kingdom. Vijjvu is a wonder,...

The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell, Jr.

Long story short: Regina hung up the phone and concluded she had to weather the storm. She ate a bag of Funyuns; watched Sister Angelica until midnight; swore Hail Mary prayers… But none of those surefire remedies calmed the nerves…or the tum-tum: in the span of forty-five minutes, Regina took...

This early work novelized by Arthur Benjamin Reeve and John W. Grey was originally published in 1919 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. In classic adventure style, 'The Master Mystery' introduces the reader to Detective Quentin Locke who investigates a cartel protected...

Most Christians are blissfully unaware of the bloody history of water baptism, and that Christians have murdered other Christians for baptizing people the “wrong” way. But is there a “right” way to baptize? In this book, John Schoenheit examines the historic roots of baptism, and shows why, by...

Among the current books that celebrate the discovery of the Higgs boson, Cracking the Particle Code of the Universe is a rare objective treatment of the subject. The book is an insider's behind-the-scenes look at the arcane, fascinating world of theoretical and experimental particle physics leading...

The concept of sacrifice has been part of the human condition since before recorded time. Dating back to the earliest civilizations, sacrifices have been made for personal, religious, or social reasons. From archaeological records, evidence of the sacrifice of food, grains, animals, and even humans...

Like their predecessors throughout the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI have emphasized the importance of philosophy in the Catholic intellectual tradition. In his encyclical Fides et ratio (1998), John Paul II called on philosophers “to have the courage...

Thriller-Bestseller aus Amerika! Die Welt befindet sich am Rande eines sechsten großen Massensterbens. Diejenigen, die überlebt haben, betrachten sich nicht als die Glücklichen - eher als die Verfluchten. Devin sucht verzweifelt nach Tess. Er hat sich verändert, ist unbarmherzig und wütend geworden....

Assesses latest research on how grasslands function Surveys best practice in sustainable grassland management Considers wider aspects of sustainability such as ecosystem services and biodiversity

India has become one of the hottest business stories in the news. Covering the fast-growing economy, the twists and turns of domestic politics, labor in the large informal sector, the cultural roots of Hindu nationalism, the foreign relations roller coaster, the business of Bollywood, and a special...

Data Science gets thrown around in the press like it's magic. Major retailers are predicting everything from when their customers are pregnant to when they want a new pair of Chuck Taylors. It's a brave new world where seemingly meaningless data can be transformed into valuable insight to drive smart...

**A New York Times Bestseller "The most scientifically important dog in over a century." —Brian Hare** Chaser has fascinated dog lovers and scientists alike. Her story reveals the potential for taking out dialogue with dogs well beyond "fetch." When retired psychology...

On the heels of his national bestseller Worse Than Watergate, John Dean takes a critical look at the current conservative movement In Conservatives Without Conscience, John Dean places the conservative movement's inner circle of leaders in the Republican Party under scrutiny. Dean finds their...