Revenge: Narcissistic Injury, Rage, and Retaliation addresses the ubiquitous human wish to take revenge and settle scores. Featuring the contributions of eleven distinguished mental health professionals, it offers a panoramic and yet deep perspective on the real or imagined narcissistic injury that often underlies fantasies of revenge and the behavioral trait of vindictiveness. It describes various types of revenge and introduces the concept of a ‘good-enough revenge.’ Deftly blending psychoanalysis, ethology, religious studies, literary criticism, and clinical experience, the book goes a long way to enhance empathy with patients struggling with hurt, pain, and desires to get even with their tormentors. This volume is of great clinical value indeed!

Generation Oz trilogy: A dark wizard called Maxim was banished from his magic school of wizardry, grew powerful and took on 2 witches as his apprentices (Momeanir and Moevillir). After they destroyed Maxim's old school Momeanir took a pair of magical gold slippers that Maxim wanted for himself. She turns him to stone and the 2 witches start taking over Oz. Glinda is instructed by her future seeing daughter to assemble the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion in order to defeat the witches. She gives them heart, knowledge and courage, as well as weapons in order to defeat the sisters. They find themselves losing and one of Glinda's daughters summons the chosen one, Dorothy and her dog Toto, to Oz. A house lands on Momeanir, killing her and Dorothy accidentally kills the other sister by splashing her with water. Oz is saved and Dorothy returns home, but still visits occasionally with the gold slippers. 16 years later and Maxim is no longer made of stone (now that Momeanir and Moevillir are dead). Glinda and 4 of her daughters try to stop Maxim but he kills them all. Maxim attacks the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion, ripping their brains, courage and heart from their bodies. He threatens to kill their children if they don't tell him where the gold slippers are. Lion tells him and he kills them and kidnaps their children. Maxim visits Dorothy, kidnaps her and tells her daughter Jennifer to find the slippers and bring them to him in 2 days or he'll kill her mother. Jennifer is given the slippers by Nicky (another one of Glinda's daughters) and teaches her how to use the slipper's magic. Jennifer rescues her mother along with her friend's children. Janet (the scarecrows daughter), Jamie (the tin man's son) and Leon (the Lion's son) are given their parents magical relics and, along with Jennifer and Nicky, they attack Maxim. Maxim over powers Jennifer and Dorothy has to step in, turning him back into stone. Everything seems peaceful until Maxim's soul takes over a witches body and we end on a to be continued and start part 2 and part 3. Timajin Ali is the author of the books The Land of Oz: Generations, The Land of Oz: Resurrection, The Dragon, Generation Oz trilogy and X-KING that has won best screenplay at the 2016 Peachtree Village Film Festival, best screenplay at the 2016 International Independent Film Festival and best screenplay at the 2017 Las Vegas black film festival in Las Vegas. He has written screenplays for all five of his books. He is truly the worlds reigning master of storytelling. He currently lives in Philadelphia, Pa.

What do you do when your best friend dies mysteriously? You don’t go on an adventure to find her killer. Niki and her new friends go on finding Irene’s killer, when Niki’s sister ends up on the front porch of death, what will they do now? Escape Jess or find the killer? Or both? Finding the killer might not be as shocking as they anticipated and the repercussions might be worse. Will Niki end up in the same place as her sister or be tortured in the web of lies and reality spun together by their closed ones. Everyone might not be as simple as they seem, they all have secrets, ones that could destroy friendships, relationships, and families.

Milo Milodragovitch is back in Texas, running the bar of his dreams and trying to do a little private investigating on the side. His relationship with his woman is on the rocks, especially since he had an overnight fling with Molly McBride, the classy dame with the taste for single malt scotch. Now, Molly's persuaded Milo to help her search for and bring to justice the lowlife who raped and murdered her sister. What appears to be a simple stakeout turns hideously violent when it's discovered that Molly's prey is no ordinary miscreant, but a whirl-wind of brutality with major political connections. Soon Milo is calling on connections of his own, including shady computer geniuses, taciturn bodyguards, underground crank manufacturers, and his old pal C.W. "Sonny" Sughrue, in a plot that takes him from sweaty, dusty Mexico to the subzero mountains of Montana.

Many facets of our world appear biased toward the couples’ lifestyle; there’s often an insinuation in advertisements, private conversations, and public gatherings that being alone means being unfulfilled--that singleness is a second-class status. How could that be true? In Joyfully Single in a Couples’ World, Bible teacher Harold J. Sala clearly states: “What I want to accomplish is to help singles understand that they can find contentment and peace where they are right now, that they don’t have to be married to be happy. I want to help them come to grips with who they are and to help them to discover where God wants them to go with their lives and futures. Finding God’s help to meet the present need is the key to peace and fulfillment.” Chapters on making peace with your dreams, handling other people’s expectations, the beauty of friendships, and God’s will guide readers to great joy in the here and now.

Introducing the updated Beauty from Ashes by Donna Sparks, a captivating and inspiring memoir that takes readers on a transformative journey. In this revised edition, we are thrilled to present gripping new chapters that further delves into the author's life, revealing additional layers of healing, redemption, and victory. Donna Sparks fearlessly opens up about her past, which was once plagued by shattered relationships and self-destructive tendencies. However, amidst the ruins, she discovers a glimmer of hope as the Lord extends His hand, tenderly lifting her from the ashes and into His loving embrace. With transparency and vulnerability, Donna recounts how her life underwent a remarkable transformation, leading to a profound and powerful relationship with God. But the story doesn't end there. This revised edition includes captivating new chapters that explore the author's continued growth and journey with the Lord. As Donna Sparks shares how her faith has strengthened, readers are invited to witness the unfolding of her spiritual transformation. Through her heartfelt words, she presents God's unwavering capacity to restore even the most broken souls, showing that He turns our ashes into something truly beautiful. Furthermore, Beauty from Ashes emphasizes a fundamental truth - that God's desire is to use those who struggle, empowering them to become vessels worthy of His divine purpose. By sharing her testimony and offering uplifting encouragement, Donna Sparks dismantles any excuses readers may have for doubting their own worth or the power of the Holy Spirit to work in their lives. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and challenged as you journey with Donna Sparks through the pages of Beauty from Ashes. Discover the profound truth that no matter what your past holds or the apprehensions you may carry, the Holy Spirit stands ready to empower and use you in ways you never deemed possible. We are also delighted to announce that the foreword for this edition is written by Joanna Weaver. Joanna is the best-selling author of "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World." Her words of praise and endorsement add an additional layer of credibility to this empowering testimony.

Plan a full year of sermons with Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook. Inspiration doesn't always have to come from the mountain top. God can just as easily use a resource like Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook to give you fresh and new ideas for your sermons, small group meetings, and seasonal gatherings. With suggestions for creative outlines, scripture text, preaching techniques and historical notes, use this sourcebook as a jumping off point when talking to God about the message He wants you to deliver. This Apologetics Edition of Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook has an emphasis on evangelism and includes a sermon series focusing on apologetics. Features include: Sermons, creative outlines, illustrations, and quotes for every Sunday of the year Special articles focusing on evangelism Worship helps, including hymns, prayers, and Scripture text Inspirational thoughts and preaching techniques Sermons of special occasions and holidays Sermons and register pages for weddings and funerals With Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook, you'll have engaging content for every Sunday of the year that your congregation will not just listen to, but truly hear.