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The early 1940s saw an America divided. Whilst Europe tore itself apart with a brutal war, many Americans felt far removed from the conflict and would have preferred their country to remain neutral. There were, however, growing calls for the United States to join the allied forces in their fight against Nazi Germany - and there were also those who would have liked to see the very opposite. Eighty years later, a Jewish American investigative reporter finds himself haunted by nightly visions of a terrifying 1930s era bus. Luke Spitz's efforts to find the source of his spine-tingling nightmares lead him to a story of events that could have changed America's political agenda and, possibly, the outcome of World War II. But Luke soon finds that there are those who do not wish him to share what he has found.

December 31, 1965: Five close friends, realising that circumstances will see them go their separate ways in the world, make a secret pact to meet again. Twenty-five years later, Matt Brown is agonising about attending that reunion, for as desperate as he is to see his friends again, he also realises that fulfilling his long-held promise could put himself and those he loves in danger. However, Matt is not the only person with concerns about the consequences of attending. Unbeknown to the original five, there are other people planning to be at that reunion, as a rogue government department struggles to hold onto its own long-held secret, one that will affect everyone who attends the reunion for the rest of their lives

Exploring themes of grief, mourning, and consolation, this collection features three classic texts from the English Puritan tradition. It includes biblical excerpts and offers practical guidance on coping with the loss of loved ones and navigating life's challenges in a fallen world, providing readers with timeless wisdom and support during difficult times.

An exploration of luck in modernity, modern imagination, and modern stories. Beliefs, superstitions, and tales about luck are present across all human cultures. Humans are perennially fascinated by luck and by its association with happiness and danger, uncertainty and aspiration. Yet it remains an elusive, ungraspable idea, one that slips and slides over all cultures reimagine what luck is and how to tame it at different stages in their history, and our own era is no exception to the rule. Modern Luck sets out to explore the enigma of luck’s presence in modernity, examining the hybrid forms it has taken on in the modern imagination, and in particular in the field of modern stories. Analyzing a rich and unusually eclectic range of narratives taken from literature, film, music, television, and theatre, from Dostoevsky to Philip K. Dick, Pinocchio to Cimino, Curtiz to Kieslowski, it lays out first the usages and meanings of the language of luck, and then the key figures, patterns, and motifs that govern the stories told about it, from the late nineteenth century to the present day.

Offering a thorough exploration of Buddhist architecture in North America, this book analyzes the design and significance of various Buddhist communities. It serves as a vital resource for those studying religion, architecture, US history, Asian Studies, and Buddhist Studies, making it essential for libraries and scholars interested in the intersection of these fields within the context of American culture.

This facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian book preserves the original's cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The edition aims to protect and promote classic literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern reproductions that remain faithful to the original text.

When Sally Schofield and her husband, Tristan, buy the house that Sally has always dreamt about, Sally thinks they have found the perfect place to live out the rest of their lives.Unbeknownst to her, the sleepy Dorset Village of Upper Chilling has been a battleground between good and evil for the last 800 years, and destiny now sees Sally as part of the final conflict.Finding herself increasingly aware of supernatural forces at work both in the village and in her life, Sally must unlock the secrets of the Upper Chilling’s past to save her future dreams. In a battle that she could never win by herself, could Sally’s only hope lie with the mysterious ‘Lady in Blue’?

Like no other music history, It Came From Memphis dishes its tuneful tale with a full context of social issues. From institutional racism to cowboy movies, from manic disc jockeys to Quaalude motorcycle gangs, this story is as unvarnished a history of rock and roll as ever has been written. The Memphis aesthetic is to invert expectations: artists seek imperfection, embracing mistakes and doing it all wrong by forging their own paths to get it exactly right. A storyteller's storyteller, Robert Gordon puts you in the shotgun seat, riding with the old coots and the young rebels as they pass a bottle and a blunt. Memphis changed the world, this book can change you.

The updated edition offers a comprehensive analysis of South Africa's political changes since 1992, reflecting on the evolving landscape. It delves into theoretical issues and contemporary scholarship, addressing significant developments in the region, including an examination of Namibia's political situation. This exploration provides readers with a deeper understanding of the complexities and dynamics shaping Southern Africa today.