Prelude to Hemlock is a black comedy that follows the fortunes of the young narrator, Jeffrey Edwards. A contrarian by nature and libertine by choice, Jeff is charming, caustic, fiercely intelligent...and fiercely self-destructive. Jeff writes lyrics for his sister Kim, a gifted rock musician, and as Kim's musical star rises, the siblings become entangled in events both comic and appalling. Along the way, Jeff contends with his pill-popping mother; his breezy and scheming father; and his dope-smoking friend, Tall Patty. As these characters intertwine and collide, Kim's career approaches the bright brink of success--even as she and Jeff approach the darkest brink of disaster. Jeff understands that what the righteous really dread is a world with no sinners, but he and Kim cannot quite grasp the cost of truly living as they please. This book is also in print. For an author bio, photo, and a sample read visit bosonbooks.com.

Embark on a profound exploration of timeless wisdom with 'Socratic Philosophy,' a captivating journey through the teachings and insights of one of history's greatest thinkers. Delve into the Socratic method, a powerful tool for critical thinking and self-discovery, as you uncover the essence of virtue, knowledge, and the pursuit of truth. Through thought-provoking dialogues and philosophical inquiries, this book invites readers to ponder life's deepest questions and contemplate the nature of existence itself. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious seeker of wisdom, 'Socratic Philosophy' offers invaluable guidance for navigating the complexities of the human experience and embracing a life of purpose and meaning.

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DISCIPLESHIP: This large volume is another fantastic example of Dr. Baker’s deep insight into the required understanding needed for rapid progress on the path toward mental and emotional wholeness and personality integration. It is the textbook for each of us to understand ourselves and the steps we must take towards initiations and union with the Soul! Amongst the many subjects, Dr. Baker explains the functions of the Soul and the Monad, the Dweller on the Threshold, the Heaven World, Initiations, the Burning Ground; the Unconscious and Superconscious and much, much more. Again, the student’s understanding is aided by many charts, images and lists. This inspiring volume has become the working textbook, not only for the neophyte and would be initiate, but also for the care and development of those we call supergifted. These are children, coming into incarnation today in vast numbers, who have had many lives on earth and whose consequent spiritual development needs special attention. Their spiritual qualities are itemized and methods of recognising these pearls of humanity are given.

What transformed moral citizens into guillotine cannibals during the French Revolution and the Great Reign of Terror? The answer, argues Eli Sagan, is the exact same force which has killed millions of people in the twentieth century--ideological terror. Citizens and Cannibals offers readers the most comprehensive and incisive explanation of the gruesome Terror, its causes, and its consequences for the modern world.

Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, New York is a model for the analysis and management of a polluted urban lake. Sometimes referred to as "the most polluted lake in the United States", Onondaga Lake is one of only two lakes for which a federal advisory body has been set up to guide environmental remediation. The recipient of significant municipal effluent and industrial waste for more than a century, Onondaga Lake has been the focus of intensive limnological investigation and extensive remediation efforts. This book is a comprehensive presentation of the scientific knowledge about Onondaga Lake, based on research coordinated by the Upstate Freshwater Institute. Onondaga Lake: Limnology and Environmental Management of a Polluted Urban Lake is the most complete case study of a lake, and will be of interest to water quality scientists, engineers and managers, as well as environmental engineers, modelers, and policymakers.