Karen Coates and Jerry Redfern spent more than seven years traveling in Laos, talking to farmers, scrap-metal hunters, people who make and use tools from UXO, people who hunt for death beneath the earth and render it harmless. With their words and photographs, they reveal the beauty of Laos, the strength of Laotians, and the commitment of bomb-disposal teams. People take precedence in this account, which is deeply personal without ever becoming a polemic.

A collection of stories written between about 1903 and 1914. Many of these stories deal with science fiction or supernatural themes.

Having gone around the continents of the world and having preached about my conversion from Hinduism to Christianity and also the gospel of Jesus Christ in over fifty countries, I feel I should begin to put it down in a book so that it will reach more people and also touch and change the lives of men and women all over the world. This book is meant to challenge you to focus your attention on Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith.

In "The Vines and the Branches," readers are invited into the lush landscape of a vineyard, where the ancient art of viticulture becomes a rich metaphor for the Christian life. Drawing inspiration from Jesus' teachings in John 15, the book explores the profound relationship between the True Vine and its branches. At the heart of the narrative stands the Vinekeeper, who tenderly cares for His vineyard, cultivating a community of branches destined for abundant fruitfulness. Through the metaphor of pruning, readers journey through the painful yet transformative process of spiritual growth, discovering the beauty that emerges when they surrender to the Vinekeeper's loving hands. As readers abide in Jesus, they uncover the depth of His love and the power it holds to shape every aspect of their lives. Through the fruitful branches, they witness the tangible evidence of abiding in Christ, as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control blossom in abundance. Yet, the journey of abiding is not without its challenges. From the struggles of remaining steadfast in the face of adversity to the pursuit of unity within the Body of Christ, readers are called to persevere, knowing that their faithfulness will ultimately yield a bountiful harvest for the Kingdom. "The Vines and the Branches" is a timeless invitation to embrace the call to abide in Jesus, to allow His life-giving presence to flow through every fiber of our being, and to bear fruit that will last for eternity. Through practical insights and heartfelt encouragement, readers are empowered to cultivate a deep and abiding relationship with the True Vine, transforming their lives and the world around them with the power of His love.

Quest for Eternal Sunshine chronicles the triumphant, true story of Mendek Rubin, a brilliant inventor who overcame both the trauma of the Holocaust and decades of unrelenting depression to live a life of deep peace and boundless joy. Born into a Hassidic Jewish family in Poland in 1924, Mendek grew up surrounded by extreme anti-Semitism. Armed with an ingenious mind, he survived three horrific years in Nazi slave-labor concentration camps while virtually his entire family was murdered in Auschwitz. After arriving in America in 1946—despite having no money or professional skills—his inventions helped revolutionize both the jewelry and packaged-salad industries. Remarkably, Mendek also applied his ingenuity to his own psyche, developing innovative ways to heal his heart and end his emotional suffering. After Mendek died in 2012, his daughter, Myra Goodman, found an unfinished manuscript in which he’d revealed the intimate details of his healing journey. Quest for Eternal Sunshine—the extraordinary result of a posthumous father-daughter collaboration—tells Mendek’s whole story and is filled with eye-opening revelations, effective self-healing techniques, and profound wisdom that have the power to transform the way we live our lives. An inspirational biography of a Holocaust survivor overcoming depression and PTSD. An essential new addition to Jewish Holocaust history.

Meet Sam Thornton, Collector of Souls. Sam’s job is to collect the souls of the damned, and ensure their souls are dispatched to the appropriate destination. But when he’s dispatched to collect the soul of a young woman he believes to be innocent of the horrific crime that’s doomed her to Hell, he says something no Collector has ever said before. “No.” File Under: Urban Fantasy [ Souled Out | Damned If You Don’t | Collector Mania | On The Run ] e-book ISBN: 978-0-85766-219-4 From the Paperback edition.

The story of life on a French olive farm continues with this moving memoir of hard work, hard luck, and waiting for the return of happiness. Carol Drinkwater and her husband, Michel, arrive at their villa in Provence in anticipation of another glorious summer. Unfortunately, they find the farm unkempt and suffering from lack of rainfall. When their gardener, Monsieur Quashia, finally shows up, he cheerfully explains the shed-building project he’s working on as a surprise for them—a surprise that will send their expenses skyrocketing. But there are bigger problems to come than wild boars tearing through fences and other everyday challenges of farming. After a terrifying accident in Monte Carlo and a hospital stay, Michel is barely functional, and Carol soon realizes she must fend for herself. Burdened with problems from a financial reversal to the threat of nearby wildfires, she will experience firsthand the uncertainties that have plagued farmers since the dawn of agriculture—and hold on to hope that in the end, nature will provide. “A storyteller of great economy and deftness.” —The Telegraph