A near-death mining accident triggers J.B. Smith's quest for the impossible - IMMORTALITY. "Give me wealth, power, and offspring. I'll destroy anyone challenging my empire." Impassioned union activist Stash Taluski protests: "We are children of the earth's black bowels, Mr. Smith. You must look out for your brothers." "Never!" Sally Pursells loves both men. She rises from deepest poverty to become J.B.'s closest advisor. J.B. provides Sally security, worldly comforts; Stash, raw-flesh desires. Sally bonds with their families. She's as a mother to their children. The relationships play out midst sly corporate boardroom bloodletting and brutal Appalachian coalfield riots. Can justice-seeking Sally achieve her impossible - reconciling two men so alike yet so different? For the sake of her two families, she must.

The grisly remains of a prominent judge discovered at a secluded Arizona guest ranch pull flame-haired reporter, Kendall O'Dell into her 4th hair-raising mystery. As details begin to emerge, her fiance' Tally Talverson is drawn into the story which becomes more complex and frightening with each unearthed clue. Kendall's life is further complicated by the unexpected arrival of her ex-fiance'. Her life is jeopardized when she uncover the terrifying secret that sends shockwaves through Castle Valley.

Rebellion. Revulsion. Revenge. What heinous tragedies befall this young creature. In healing she finds only death. In shelter she finds only pain. In love she finds only loss. After years of turmoil, Revenge moves to unravel the violent empire that created her. Will vengeance bring her peace, or in victory will she find only doom?

The Earth faces a new age with a man from Mars and a woman from Venus. Behind their visit to Earth lies a desperate story involving love, betrayal, and revenge. The whole story begins with the terrible revenge of a sociopathic man. Betrayed by love, he made elaborate plans to dominate her body and mind. He secured funds through two projects, built underground organizations, and was at the center of the global economy and politics. And just as science came to power through nuclear weapons, he created something mysterious and threatened the whole world. He moved for "only one" goal. This grand narrative, which runs from minor love and separation, stories of hatred and revenge, to the birth of the new generation, raises important questions for us. What kind of mindset should we accept a man from Mars and a woman from Venus who is coming? What do they realize, and what is the truth of revenge? This book not only tells their stories, but also gives us new perspectives and deep insights. The journey from love fights to rookies, and the cruel game that unfolds in the process. I invite you to this maze-like complex and brilliant game. Now, let's open the book and enter their world. Surprise, shock, and emotion await. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Earth Where the Middle Way Began They stand on the threshold of a new world. A man from Mars and a woman from Venus, their appearance causes the Earth to face a new crisis. The people of Earth witness the arrival of a new humanity in fear and confusion. What fate will they face with the arrival of the new world? The break with the dichotomous thinking of the new humanity puts new morals and values first, and is about to open the door to a new era for the people of Earth. The fate of Earth is now in the hands of the New Humanity. Will they be able to create a new world beyond darkness and light? ------------- After a moment of silence, Young-hwan responded decisively. "It may be. The macroscopic world and teleportation of quantum mechanics, all of which may eventually be possible with the human mind. Everything we imagine can become reality, and we are just living in it." Ragam said last, tearfully, "Then, let us hope that we can find peace and happiness, even within our imagination." As a result, Young-hwan had a new realization. After all, good and evil, reality, and imagination are all created in the human mind, and we can create a new world with our hearts. All of his experiences, revenge, pain, and enlightenment took him to a new level. He came to have a clear understanding of how the human mind and imagination shape reality. In his final conversation with Ragam, Young-hwan sought answers to deeper questions. "Ragam, what about morality and the law? Was it a system created by the high man on the eugenic ladder to deal with the lower classes?" Ragam replied after a moment of reflection. "The answer is complicated. Morality and law are established norms in human society. They can change with the times and cultures. Sometimes morality and law complement each other and coincide, but sometimes they become estranged. Even some laws are not morally correct. An eugenic ladder can define a certain class or group as superior to others, but it can often lead to prejudice and discrimination." Young-hwan nodded and agreed. "So, is it absurd to order in a world of chaos?" Looking out the window into space, Ragam said, "We insist that all animals are equal. But we insist on having a more equal animal, human beings, on top of it. It's just a form of order. So the reality of human society raises a lot of controversy. Issues such as social class, economic disparity, and racism support this. It's a challenge that we need to continue to address as we understand and change the world." This raised questions about the way humans understand and interpret reality, and that the language we use does not simply refer to things, but its meaning is formed differently depending on the social and cultural context surrounding them,,, What was the language and word of revenge?

This is a comprehensive, illustrated book about one of the most enduringly popular forms of music. Combining biography, critical analysis, and detailed reference sections, it profiles all the major heavy metal artists as well as a huge selection of other niche acts from around the world. Metal: The Definitive Guide includes new firsthand interviews with many major metal musicians and detailed discographies. It is the definitive metal encyclopedia.The over 300 illustrations in this book encompass fantastic including artist pictures and memorabilia such as posters, ticket stubs, and much more.

An American missionary priest narrates his experiences of human tragedy and political deception, while serving as a parish priest in a logging community of 4,500 people, situated along the verdant, southwestern coastal plain of the Celebes Sea in Mindanao, Philippines. A previously peaceful and idyllic Christian town is abruptly torn apart with the senseless murders of its citizens by a group of armed Muslim rebels belonging to the MNLF (Mindanao National Liberation Front). This fact-based account describes the incidents that led up to the massacres and the continuing slaughter that spiraled out of control, when elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines came to the defense of the town and in the process retaliated against the neighboring Muslim communities. Hundreds of Muslim men were mindlessly slaughtered in retaliation. These events during the civil conflicts of 1974 exacted a heavy toll upon both communities.