Setting: In a post-scarcity future, humanity thrives in floating space cities, space colonies and continent sized o’neill cylinders. A restored Earth teeming with revived wildlife, including mythical unicorns, dragons, and even dinosaurs. However, the reintroduction of these ancient creatures brings unexpected challenges. Character Profiles: Anya Mironova: Role: Brilliant Bio-Engineer Abilities: Emerging Telekinetic Powers Personality: Witty, cautious, and compassionate. Anya is conflicted about the dinosaur reintroduction project, considering the potential consequences. She grapples with ethical concerns and discovers her own telekinetic abilities during the adventure. Backstory: Raised in a floating city, Anya’s fascination with genetic engineering led her to become a bio-engineer. She believes in the harmony of nature and technology. Dr. Barnaby “Rex” Rex: Role: Enthusiastic Paleontologist Abilities: Super Strength, Limited Control over Taurus Field Energy Personality: Eccentric, optimistic, and slightly clueless. Rex’s passion for dinosaurs is unmatched, and his enthusiasm often leads to comedic mishaps. His super strength and energy powers create chaos but also contribute to the team’s success. Backstory: Growing up surrounded by holographic dinosaurs, Rex always dreamed of bringing them back to life. A lab experiment granted him super strength and energy powers, making him the perfect candidate for the project. Sparky: Role: Comedic AI Sidekick Abilities: Advanced Artificial Intelligence Personality: Sarcastic, glitch-prone, and endearing. Sparky, a neural network created by Anya, contributes to the chaos with its occasional malfunctions. Despite its quirks, Sparky becomes an essential part of the team, offering comedic relief and unexpected solutions. Cosmic Creatures: Role: Fantastical Wildlife Abilities: Varied magical and extraordinary powers Personality: Diverse personalities, from mischievous unicorns to wise dragons. Earth is now home to a myriad of creatures with magical abilities, adding a whimsical element to the story. The Council of Floating Cities: Role: Governing Body Personality: Bureaucratic, diverse, and wise. The council oversees the harmony between the floating cities and Earth, providing guidance and occasionally meddling in Anya and Rex’s adventure. The Ancient Guardian: Role: Mysterious Being Abilities: Time Manipulation, Cosmic Knowledge Personality: Enigmatic and wise. The guardian appears at pivotal moments, guiding Anya and Rex toward their ultimate discovery.

In the town of Edenridge, Sarah, a passionate and young archaeologist and John, a charming pastor are about to embark on an exciting adventure. Together they stumble upon an artifact that is said to be from the legendary Garden of Eden. As they uncover its secrets, Sarah and John find themselves immersed in a world filled with messages and unexplainable events. Their faith is tested as they face challenges that bring them closer than ever. With each step, into the relics history their exploration sparks an illicit love affair and attracts the attention of a secretive society. This shadowy organization is determined to keep the power of the artifact hidden. In this journey Sarah and John are faced with danger, betrayal and moral quandaries that push them to their limits.

From comic books to summer blockbusters, all people enjoy art in some form or another. However, few of us can effectively explain why certain books, movies, and songs resonate so profoundly within us. In Echoes of Eden, Jerram Barrs helps us identify the significance of artistic expression as it reflects the extraordinary creativity and unmatched beauty of the Creator God. Additionally, Barrs provides the key elements for evaluating and defining great art: (1) The glory of the original creation; (2) The tragedy of the curse of sin; (3) The hope of final redemption and renewal. These three qualifiers are then put to the test as Barrs investigates five of the world's most influential authors who serve as ideal case studies in the exploration of the foundations and significance of great art.

"Documented with great care and affection, this book is filled with revelations about the intermingling of peoples, styles of music, business interests, night-life pleasures, and the strange ways lived experience shaped black music as America's music in California." —Charles Keil, co-author of Music Grooves

Presents the history of gospel music in the United States. This book traces the development of gospel from its earliest beginnings through the Golden Age (1945-55) and into the 1960s when gospel entered the concert hall. It introduces dozens of the genre's gifted contributors, from Thomas A Dorsey and Mahalia Jackson to the Soul Stirrers.

Themelios is an international, evangelical, peer-reviewed theological journal that expounds and defends the historic Christian faith. Themelios is published three times a year online at The Gospel Coalition (http://thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/) and in print by Wipf and Stock. Its primary audience is theological students and pastors, though scholars read it as well. Themelios began in 1975 and was operated by RTSF/UCCF in the UK, and it became a digital journal operated by The Gospel Coalition in 2008. The editorial team draws participants from across the globe as editors, essayists, and reviewers. General Editor: D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Managing Editor: Brian Tabb, Bethlehem College and Seminary Consulting Editor: Michael J. Ovey, Oak Hill Theological College Administrator: Andrew David Naselli, Bethlehem College and Seminary Book Review Editors: Jerry Hwang, Singapore Bible College; Alan Thompson, Sydney Missionary & Bible College; Nathan A. Finn, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Hans Madueme, Covenant College; Dane Ortlund, Crossway; Jason Sexton, Golden Gate Baptist Seminary Editorial Board: Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School Lee Gatiss, Wales Evangelical School of Theology Paul Helseth, University of Northwestern, St. Paul Paul House, Beeson Divinity School Ken Magnuson, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Jonathan Pennington, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary James Robson, Wycliffe Hall Mark D. Thompson, Moore Theological College Paul Williamson, Moore Theological College Stephen Witmer, Pepperell Christian Fellowship Robert Yarbrough, Covenant Seminary