Michael Thompson: 91 books
by Michael W. Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2014
In the not so distant future, entertainment game shows will devolve into savage gladiatorial matches where elimination of any kind means a painful death.
Television networks have given in to the rising demands of their audience to produce more shocking material. People have gradually lost interest...
by Jim Williams, Jim Williams, Jeremy Hinchliff
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2015
An anthology of twenty-one crime, mystery, suspense and romance stories from nineteen authors, including Emmy-nominated John Goldsmith and Booker-nominated Jim Williams.
This global collection of short stories from 400 to 7000 words covers everything from crime fiction to romantic suspense...
by Michael H. Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2012
Author Bio My name is Michael Thompson and I am from Portland, Oregon. I am 37 years old and have never been published. I have a degree in Government/Political Science and work as a residential land developer.
Cryopolitics
Frozen Life in a Melting World
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2017
The social, political, and cultural consequences of attempts to cheat death by freezing life.
As the planet warms and the polar ice caps melt, naturally occurring cold is a resource of growing scarcity. At the same time, energy-intensive cooling technologies are widely used as a means of preservation....
by Michael M. Jones, Jarod K. Anderson, Jeanette Gonzalez
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2018
Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.
All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story origins.
Table of Contents
Regarding the Sainted Pirate Nicholas – Michael M. Jones
My Dog is the Constellation Canis Major – Jarod...
Reformation Theology
A Systematic Summary
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Five hundred years ago, the Reformers were defending doctrines such as justification by faith alone, the authority of Scripture, and God's grace in salvation—some to the point of death. Many of these same essential doctrines are still being challenged today, and there has never been a more crucial...
Parecomic
Michael Albert and the Story of Participatory Economics
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Parecomic is a graphic novel about the system we live in—what’s wrong with it, and how we might be able change it for the better. The recent upsurge in popular protest around the world shows that people are not happy with the state of capitalism and desire an alternative that will work for the...
Beyond Collapse
Archaeological Perspectives on Resilience, Revitalization, and Transformation in Complex Societies
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2015
The Maya. The Romans. The great dynasties of ancient China. It is generally believed that these once mighty empires eventually crumbled and disappeared. A recent trend in archaeology, however, focusing on what happened during and after the decline of once powerful societies has found social resilience...
Race, Education, and Reintegrating Formerly Incarcerated Citizens
Counterstories and Counterspaces
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2017
This timely, readable text offers an authoritative and balanced analysis of how racially driven policies in America impact post release education as a leading pathway to social reintegration. Compelling research findings from an assemblage of college faculty, seasoned administrators, and criminal...
Transitional Ministry Today
Successful Strategies for Churches and Pastors
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2014
Transitional ministry can be tremendously helpful for congregations in times of change, and yet, to be successful today transitional ministers and churches need to take into account the major changes in the religious landscape. From the decline of mainline churches to the rise of those who don’t...
Asian Biotech
Ethics and Communities of Fate
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2010
Providing the first overview of Asia’s emerging biosciences landscape, this timely and important collection brings together ethnographic case studies on biotech endeavors such as genetically modified foods in China, clinical trials in India, blood collection in Singapore and China, and stem-cell...
Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith?
A Critical Appraisal of Modern and Postmodern Approaches to Scripture
Language: English
Release Date: February 29, 2012
Is historical accuracy an indispensable part of the Bible’s storyline, or is Scripture only concerned with theological truths? As progressive evangelicals threaten to reduce the Bible’s jurisdiction by undermining its historical claims, every Christian who cares about the integrity of Scripture...
The Reputation Economy
How to Optimize Your Digital Footprint in a World Where Your Reputation Is Your Most Valuable Asset
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2015
**Reputation is power. **
Your reputation defines how people see you and what they will do for you. It determines whether your bank will lend you money to buy a house or car; whether your landlord will accept you as a tenant; which employers will hire you and how much they will pay you....
African American Identity
Racial and Cultural Dimensions of the Black Experience
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2012
Jas M. Sullivan and Ashraf M. Esmail’s African American Identity: Racial and Cultural Dimensions of the Black Experience is a collection which makes use of multiple perspectives across the social sciences to address complex issues of race and identity. The contributors tackle questions about what...