An above-average high school student at Spring Palms High, Scott Kane lives a daily routine which few envy. Poised to be valedictorian of his class and almost assured of his entrance to the prestigious Southwood University, Scott only has one major problem: all-star bully Jack Williams. Jack has tormented Scott for the last seven years, and even though Scott has the moral support of his best friends Mark, Joseph, and Henry, he avoids Jack whenever possible. But the status quo is about to be upset. When Henry suffers a life-threatening accident apparently due to Jack, a furious Scott confronts his arch nemesis in the school's parking lot with every intention of beating him to a pulp. Just as Scott is about to deliver the final blow, their surroundings begin to shift violently, and the asphalt under their feet shatters like glass, tumbling Scott, his friends, and Jack into a mystical portal. Now inside the strange world of Dourren, the boys find themselves on a journey filled with danger, excitement, and incredible adventure beyond their wildest imaginations. As they learn about this new land, they become involved in a quest to obtain three swords of immense power, one that will culminate in a battle against an incredible evil...and teach them the meaning of true friendship.

“So…are we insane?” “Yes.” “And?” “What.” “What.” “Yes?” “You said we were insane.” “Yes. Yes, we’re insane. You asked if we were insane, right?” “And?” “And YES, we’re INSANE. Jesus, Bob.”

Interdisciplinary approaches to the material culture of the middle ages, from illuminated manuscripts to church architecture.

Faith has lost something in the twenty-first century. In a drive to market Christianity to the world, churches have sacrificed the depth and riches of theology. Faith is bought and sold in American churches, but it is a faith without substance. Martin Recio, an Augustinian with decades of experience in ministry, shows us what it is that we've lost. Christianity is a revealed religion of redemption and reconciliation with the Lord God, through faith in his son, Jesus Christ. It is also an eschatological religion. It points to a victorious and triumphant conclusion, when Christ shall come in his second advent. Recio presents the teachings of our religion in their near-classical form, from creation through salvation to the end of time. This retelling of the Gospel of grace as it was known in the ancient world has the power to transform our modern society and beckon the coming of the kingdom of God.

This collection of essays considers the development and meaning of the iconostasis, the screen used in churches to separate the sanctuary from the nave. The contributors approach the history of the icon screen from a variety of disciplines, including art history, theology, and architecture.

In this final chapter of the Order of the Wave trilogy, Grace Rainwater is closer to finding answers than she's ever been, while vampires and lycanthropes appear to take opposite sides in a ramp up to Armageddon.