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In 1997, creator Joss Whedon revisited a screenplay that had previously been adapted into a relatively forgotten horror-comedy film: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Dissatisfied with how the film turned out, Whedon developed his own version of the story as an allegory for the "horrors" of growing up. For seven years, Buffy and her friends (the Scoobies) battled demons, both of the metaphorical and literal kind and, along the way, took part in a series that defines the term "cult classic."

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"Have you considered My servant Job?" Those are the words spoken by the Lord to the Accuser. They were spoken with Divine confidence. God knew the character of Job, and knew that he would not forsake his Maker, even in the midst of unimaginable persecution. From a study of Job's inspired book, the Bible student can learn about evil and suffering, about the character of godly people, about the futility of human reasoning, and about the blessed assurance we can have in the midst of trials. God is not dead, nor does He sleep: Wrong shall fail. Right shall prevail. The Lord is in control. Trust...

The Kingdom of Jesus came with power. It spread from Jerusalem, throughout Judea, to Samaria, and even reached the hearts of Gentile believers. The ministries of Peter and Paul take center stages, as the Gospel spreads throughout the world, from the holy city where Jesus died and rose, to the capital of the Empire, Rome itself. Journey back to the first century, to the beginning days of the church of Jesus, as a movement of twelve believers becomes a Kingdom of thousands, turning the world upside-down in the process!

From the pink of the 50's, the black of the 60's, and the white of the 70's, there's never been another like the king of rock and roll. Relive Elvis' life and career, from his unbelievable highs to his disappointing lows. Elvis: The music, the movies, the myth explores the great American success story, and ultimate celebrity tragedy.

The epic fantasy series continues with a mercenary consumed by bitterness and a thirst for revenge. While a young and ill-equipped King rules over England, a dark power rises in the East. Wizards search for answers, rulers scheme for power, and in the shadows a witch makes her final preparations to conquer the Old Lands. Surprises, Action, Drama and more await you in the fifth book in the KINGDOM OF ARTHUR series...

The epic fantasy series concludes with three different Kings, all stripped of their crowns, all searching for something missing. One seeks answers, another needs guidance, and the third looks for a way to reclaim power. A witch's plan is ready to hatch, armies are assembling, lines are being drawn, and the magical people of the world look desperately for some way to avoid the coming conflict. Answers are given, more questions are asked, and final battles are waged in the final book in the KINGDOM OF ARTHUR series...

The latest chapter in the DISHONORED anthology focuses on Hideo Moritama, the most prolific and infamous King in the history of Yato. The final book in the Hideo trilogy focuses on the King's two sons, both vying for their father's throne and plotting a takeover of the Kingdom. As they feud, dangers new and old begin to threaten the realm, and the King in the middle of it all finds himself helpless to stop the tragedy on the horizon.

The epic fantasy series continues with a Queen in peril, a wounded Knight called to her aid, and a long-vanished Magi thrust back into the world. While the Old Lands suffer at the hands of a new threat, the New Lands are forced to contend with an old foe, once dormant for a millennia, but now awakened. Suspense, adventure, romance, and thrills await you in the fourth book in the KINGDOM OF ARTHUR series...

The latest chapter in the DISHONORED anthology focuses on Hideo Moritama, the most prolific and infamous King in the history of Yato. In this second of three books chronicling his rise and fall, readers will explore the many forces vying for control over the Kingdom. Hideo is the anointed one, chosen to rule by the gods, according to the shaman Bakshi. Shida holds the throne in the capital of Toriyama, being the daughter of the deceased King Hironobu. Around both of these warring figures are ambitious underlings, each with their own plots and plans and desires to take the throne for ...

The writings of the wisdom literature books are varied. They are linked only in terms of their common author, but even that is not always a given. Still, most of the writings of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are penned by the wise King of Israel, and from his words, we learn much. The Book of Proverbs imparts practical wisdom that still enlightens us today, despite being thousands of years removed from their original writing. Ecclesiastes offers tremendous insight into the human experience, and reminds us that all the pursuits of this world, if they are lived without God at ...

Fifty years after the moon landings, the commercialization of space travel is finally here, but do we still know how to dream? Final Frontier recalls the heady thrill of the Apollo era and glimpses wonders yet to come. Inside, find a dozen uplifting stories of humor, tragedy, sacrifice and good old fashioned cussedness by today's award-winning authors - plus a healthy dose of optimism. All that, plus a forward by a NASA astronaut and a piece by Spider Robinson, inspired by Robert Heinlein. The Final Frontier is open for business!

The epic fantasy series continues with a desperate plea for a King to leave his country to search the land he almost ruled. The Old Lands suffer under the specter of war, a power hungry religious zealot feuds with a glory-seeking monarch, and all the while, the most prized relic in human history waits to be unearthed. Mystery, adventure, surprises and more await you in the third book in the KINGDOM OF ARTHUR series...

The latest chapter in the DISHONORED anthology focuses on Hideo Moritama, the most prolific and infamous King in the history of Yato. In this first of three books chronicling his rise and fall, readers will explore his humble origins, living as a shepherd before answering the call to battle in a far northern country. Along the way he will cross paths with a mysterious, magic-wielding shaman, who informs him that the current King has failed his people and must be replaced. After being anointed to rule, Hideo finds himself at odds with a paranoid and war-weary King, as he wrestles with his ...

Forced into retirement by a young and cruel King, Sir Eric of Mead wanders into a tavern, alone, distraught, and utterly aimless. But when rumors reach his ears of a conspiracy and a plot orchestrated by his Kingdom's greatest foe (a plot which may involve the new King himself), the old warrior rises to face down the threat, determined to prove to others, and to himself, that there remains a little fight left in his elder body. THE ELDER KNIGHT's journey takes him on a vast continent-spanning adventure, where he faces down challenges both deeply personal and frighteningly fantastical!

Exodus is not about freedom. It is about bondage. The book’s two halves are distinct in structure, but not in theme. The first half is narrative-driven, focusing on Israel’s bondage to Pharaoh and God’s work to break the chains that held them to Egypt. The second half is highly procedural, focused on recording a list of commandments and expectations of the Lord. And yet, the two halves fit together once you realize that Exodus is not about freedom, but about bondage. Israel was in bondage to Egypt, but God wanted them for Himself. So, He broke Pharoah, redeemed Israel, and brought ...

The second volume of Matthew Martin's verse-by-verse commentary on Isaiah looks at the promise of the Messiah to come and the preparation needed by Judah in advance of their Babylonian captivity. This study enlightens and explains the text making it easily understood by all.

This verse-by-verse study of GENESIS takes the reader on a journey spanning over two-thousand years of human history. Man's beginnings in the garden, his first exposure to temptation and sin, the flood of Noah, the call of Abraham, the offering of Isaac, the trials and tribulations of Jacob, and the faithfulness of Joseph, and so much more is brought to life in this study. Fundemental questions that people have asked for ages are answered here: Are we alone? Why are we here? Do we matter? Genesis has the answers, and they point us to the Maker and Master of everything, the One who formed us...

Dreck has spent years as the Dark Lord of the Eastern Tower, kidnapping princesses and battling knights in an endless cycle of villainy. But when a mysterious warrior in white defeats him and claims his fortress, Dreck finds himself aimless, confused, and faced with an uncertain future. What is a villain without his stronghold? What is a villain without his minions? What is a villain without a reason for villainy? In THE VILLAIN'S JOURNEY, Dreck is forced to wrestle with the life of evil he created for himself,and along the way, come to terms with the consequences that his decades of ...

A series of shocking deaths forces a Connecticut father and son back to their hometown in rural Louisiana. While investigators unravel the reason behind the killings, long-buried remnants of a traumatic childhood come back to life. Buried Deep is a slow-burn horror that explores the dangers of dark family secrets, and the demons that can latch onto them...