Sermons and Addresses

When a respected scholar with a career at three major American universities moves to a position as principal of an important institution in UK, there is likely to be considerable interest in what he has to say not only to his students, but to many others as well. The two most important formats for such communication were the sermon and the academic lecture. Historically, the sermon has been an extremely important form of communication, first as verbal communication to a specific group of listeners, and then as a written text made available to many more readers. Marc Saperstein was a member of Beth Shalom Reform Congregation in Cambridge, where religious services were directed and sermons delivered not by the rabbi of the synagogue – which never had a rabbi – but by members of the congregation. During the five years from 2006-2011, Marc Saperstein delivered 29 sermons in Beth Shalom. He also was asked to deliver sermons at 15 other congregations. The texts of these sermons are now accessible in the book.

Settlement

Former undercover police officer Justin Kell has settled into life as a financial journalist in the City of London. When he comes across a suspicious case of accidental death, his investigation leads him to Henry Gray, an unfulfilled soul whose life is dramatically changed by a series of coincidental events. Driven by his desire to establish the truth, Kell finds himself thrust into the world of organised crime whose cynical and ruthless exploitation of the lives of innocent people reawakens his nightmares from his time in the force.

Seven Seas Magic Stories

A heart-warming children’s fiction book with delightfully illustrated drawings by the author. Fascinating adventures that happened in the Seven Seas will take young readers into the magic of the underwater world.

Each of the seven magic stories has its unique message that can educate children about the sea creatures, their habitats and behaviours. Children will discover how a beautiful young mermaid can cast her spell in the moonlight over the White Sea. How the scary sea monster will show his kind heart in the Green Sea or where the Pirate’s Treasure Island is hidden in the Black Sea.

Follow Princess Angelfish to help creatures in need in the Yellow Sea, find a bubbly pink pearl or even discover how the baby seal will find the fallen star in the cold Ice Sea. Rest assured these magic stories will make a lasting and unforgettable impression on the younger audience’s minds.

Seven Woodlands Magic Stories

A truly delightful children’s fiction book with beautifully illustrated drawings. These seven enchanting woodlands stories, which all took place a long time ago in the vast magical woodlands, far away on the north side of the Earth, will capture the imagination of the younger audience.

The adventures of these magical woodlands and their leading characters provide a charming atmosphere to capture those wildest of imaginations. A mystical animal that can cast precious stones out of thin air, an amazing bird that glows as bright as a flame or even an unusual magic flower that can grant your wishes.

Each story contains an underlying moral presence of what is good and bad to help teach the young reader. The best outcome of each of these wonderful and exciting adventures is capturing the creativity and involving the reader through an array of textual sound imitations to emphasise the impact of each meaning.

Follow the mysterious Silver Hoofed Goat through the woods, fly with the exotic Firebird and even swim with the Princes Swan in the lake. These short magic stories are only the beginning.

Sex, Drugs and Pots & Pans

Do you love classic rock music and food, and cooking? If so, this is the perfect book for you, your family, and your friends. The greatest songs of the 60s, 70s and 80s combined with the tastiest meals globally all wrapped in one book. Cover to cover, you will rock and roll to your heart's delight.

Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll – Memoir of a Police Doctor

I can claim to have enjoyed a satisfying and fulfilling medical career. British General Practice was the jewel in the NHS crown and I was a Family Doctor during its heyday before the Government decided to take control and tell the doctors how to do their job, demoralize the profession and seriously compromise patient care, destroying the respect between patients and their doctors and turning a vocation into a chore. I was fortunate that I began my career at the right time and got out at the right time. My almost thirty years working with the local police force was hard work but once I’d seen a few corpses and gained the respect of the local constabulary I enjoyed the work immensely even if I was so often denied a good night’s sleep. The case load varied from the gruesome to the amusing but looking back it was never boring.

Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll – Memoir of a Police Doctor is an account of my experience as a Forensic Physician – a facet of the rich tapestry of medical practice that Joe Public never realized existed.

Shabby the Black Sheep

Sometimes it’s tough not being like the rest,

Shabby the black sheep knew this best.

But when Mr Fox came looking for dinner,

He wasn’t about to let him be the winner!

A heartfelt story which encourages children to celebrate their differences and face their fears.

Shadow on the Other Shore

WHEN THE WINTER SUN SETS IN HELL AND CROWNS ITSELF KING...
THE EVE OF DESTRUCTION SHALL BEGIN.

Gaiadon, was paradise and fondly called The Other Shore, until The Lord of the Dark Flame, Conquest, shattered the Heartlands and built his demon city, Lodewick, upon the
rubble and ruin. Using blood magic to cast his dark arts, Conquest masquerading as Lord Abrecan, harvests power from his thralls in Baelmonarchia, while he brutalizes the lands and their Governors in the North. Anarchy erupts in fire and fury when Micah Apollon, crowns himself King on the forbidden Night of The Dead.
Meanwhile, in Mountwraith a hidden Spectral Star appears, but will the secretive Romarii meet the terms of the covenant they made. Will they be able to protect the Spectral Star from the Acolytes of Anuk.
Elgenubi Zuben, one of a group of insurgents called The Ten, give aid to Reynard and Lady Leleth's son, even though they are favoured members of Lord Abrecan's demonic inner circle.

THERE IS ONLY A WHISPER OF SHADE BETWEEN THE LIGHT AND THE DARK, YET THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE GODS AND DEMONS COME TO MAKE WAR.
GAIADON. THE OTHER SHORE.

Shadows in the Rainbow

Mel was happily married, until her husband Terry left her for a new life with someone he had more in common with, or so he thought. Then a tall handsome stranger gave her a most precious gift. She was elated, but she was on the road for a life of struggle, there were also small rewards, her son who had issues, but with help, they would get through it. Thank goodness Mel had a great support network, her female family and friends. Mel had her work cut out for her, but she thought, bring it on.

Shadows of the Missing

Are you a ‘sneaker’ – meaning, do you immediately flip to the back page, sneak a peek and surreptitiously read the ending before you read the whole story? Just a suggestion – don’t do it! Don’t rob yourself of the mystery, suspense and surprises that tumble around in the pages of this book. This second book of the trilogy, Shadows of the Missing (Whatever Happened to Lloyd?), is certainly worth the wait and promises to keep you hooked from beginning to end, the same way that Not Another Word! reeled you in and kept you guessing. At long last, dear readers, you are going to find out what happened to Lloyd!

Shakib Arsalan’s Why Muslims Lagged Behind and Others Progressed

In the fall of 1928, the Imam of Java, a certain Mohammad Basyuni Imran, had a letter delivered to the Lebanese author and scholar, Shakib Arsalan. In his letter, Basyuni Imran requested Arsalan to explain the reasons for the backwardness of Muslims of the time compared to other nations. Furthermore, Basyuni asked Arsalan to suggest what they need to do to join the ranks of nations that have overtaken them and, in many cases, rule over them.

Arsalan published his response in a series of articles written for the Cairo-based Islamic journal, Al-Manar. Subsequently, these articles were combined and published in a book in 1930 with the title: Why did Muslims lag behind? And why did others progress?

In his response, Arsalan begins with an analysis of what has gone wrong. He addresses the belief of some that Islam is to blame for the backwardness of Muslims. He goes on to give examples of how advanced nations progressed while holding firmly onto their religious beliefs.

In simple, elegant prose, Arsalan takes the reader on a fascinating walk through history. There are references to pre-Islamic times and the early Islamic period, French colonialists in North Africa and their efforts to convert Muslim populations to Christianity, goings on in the British Houses of Parliament on the issue of transubstantiation, and much more.

The latter part of the book has examples of recent (1930s and earlier) achievements of Muslims when they set their minds on doing something.

It is a measure of the merit and excellence of Arsalan’s words that his book has never been out of publication. It remains among Arabic speakers as popular and relevant today as at the time it was first published almost a century ago.

Shallow Water

Private Investigator Agnes Trout once again finds herself investigating intriguing and dangerous cases. After she saves the life of an unconscious truck driver by dragging him out of his burning cab, he decides to engage her services, leading to her coming face to face with a cool, unbalanced protagonist who simply kills to resolve his problems. Agnes needs to use all of her resources to survive a violent encounter with this determined killer.
At the same time, through the designs of a cunning schemer, she emerges as the central suspect in the possible kidnapping and murder of the wife of a client. She mounts her own investigation, which leads her to a surprising and compelling resolution.