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Plato (428/427 or 424/423 - 348/347 BC) was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, founder of the Platonist school of thought and the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely considered one of the most important and influential individuals in human history, and the pivotal figure in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most famous student, Aristotle. Plato has also often been cited as one of the founders of Western religion and spirituality. The so-called neoplatonism of philosophers such as Plotinus and Porphyry greatly influenced Christianity through Church Fathers such as Augustine.

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a British writer and medical doctor. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), helped to popularise the mystery of the Mary Celeste.

Emily Sarah Holt (1836-1893) was an English novelist. She was born at Stubbylee, Bacup, in Lancashire, 25 April 1836. It is said she was educated at Oxford. In late 1893 when at Harrogate, she became ill and went to her brother in Balham (London), where she died on Christmas Day. She was buried in the Church of St Saviour's, Bacup, where there is a memorial. Holt had written over fifty books, mainly for children. Most of Holt's work can be classified as historical novels (52 are listed in the BML catalogue). Holt's work has a Protestant religious theme.

George MacDonald (1824 - 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including. MacDonald's first novel David Elginbrod was published in 1863. His best-known works are Phantastes, The Princess and the Goblin, At the Back of the North Wind, and Lilith (1895), all fantasy novels, and fairy tales such as "The Light Princess", "The Golden Key", and "The Wise Woman". MacDonald also published some volumes of sermons, the pulpit not having proved an unreservedly successful venue.

The saga of Cliff Marks continues from a nomadic construction worker to the clandestine recipient of a powerful brain implant that enabled him to listen to people's minds, revive comatose patients, solve cold case criminal investigations, and form a successful detective agency. At his wife's urging, Marks agrees to run for Congress to promote Syntil's political agenda and to prevent the corporate sponsor from turning off his implant. Upon his election to the US House of Representatives, and later as Speaker of the House, Cliff Marks sets out to achieve his goal of making homelessness a national priority. His brain implant enables him to learn the dirty secrets of his fellow House members, leveraging this information to support his mission. His beautiful and wealthy wife, Gloria, remains his equal partner - even more so when her long-idled implant begins functioning. Gleason, their extraordinary Washington DC mansion, has an appealing allure for President Seaton, who ends up including the Markses in his inner circle...right before he and his VP are faced with dire situations and consequences. Will Cliff overcome his reluctance to progress from a regional to a national politician? Can his implant help President Seaton lead the country?

Are we home yet? The four words every parent might hear while taking a child on a car trip. This is a collection of the ones which pestered parents until they finally arrived. It's a trip down memory lane, so open this rhyming book and read the fun. Maybe you did it too?Introduction: This book begins in a car, on a trip that seems real far, with a dad who's driving home, in the backseat is young Jerome.

Olexia is a wild and dangerous world.A hastily written letter from their mother is all teen siblings Miri and Nick have to solve the secrets of their past. When they discover a portal to another realm, the mysteries continue to unravel.In Olexia, they find both enemies and allies, and must learn to wield their newfound magical abilities, all while searching for the missing pieces of an artifact that holds the key to understanding their past.When the ruthless Council leader hears they have pieces of the enchanted mirror that could bring down everything he's built, he sends his bloodthirsty LaKaio soldiers to hunt them down at any cost.With time running out and answers about their past being revealed around every corner, Miri and Nick must decide if they're going to hide away or rise up against the sinister leaders in Olexia.

Maureen Collins, recently named Sister Matthew in the novitiate at St. Euphrosnye's convent in Western Maryland in 1962, doubts the existence of God. She entered the convent for several reasons: she thinks being surrounded by believers might help her believe; she knows she's attracted to women and wants to avoid pressure to date men and marry; and she feels guilty about something that happened when she was in high school. She quickly falls in love with Rose Clancy, now Sister Rose, another novice who also is attracted to women. Rose is more religious, but she reciprocates Sister Matthew's feelings. She grew up with an alcoholic mother and found a refuge among the nuns who taught her.As the two move through postulancy and the novitiate, they encounter many challenges from the strict rules to memories of their respective pasts. The memory of an old murder intrudes in the present.*******What reviewers are saying: "A landmark book! The first novel to focus entirely on pre-Vatican II novices. Intelligent, romantic, and captivating." Nancy Manahan, co-editor of Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence"A faith-challenged novice and her "particular friend" take cloistered life to new heights. A witty, humorous, and deeply thoughtful story about finding one's true passion. There's even a murder mystery."Becky Bohan, author of A Light on Altered Land"Why does a nice Jewish girl like me love a book about nuns? Because it's written by Carol Anne Douglas, a brilliant author who makes me chuckle, cry, and marvel on alternate pages. And because I've learned from her that some nuns, a mysterious group of women I never understood, never traded their humanity when they donned their habits."Ellen Levy, author of Romance at Stonegate"An in-depth examination of convent life in the 1960s that is both poignant and insightful." Elena Graf, author of Occasions of Sin

A four-part exposition on the human condition: humorous and offbeat stories from an unemployed sociology professor forced by an economic downturn to drive a taxi for a living; school confessions from a misspent youth; recollections from a single parent trying to raise his eccentric daughter; and reflections on the lives of two remarkable parents. A psychological and philosophical inquiry into the foibles of life and the triumph of the human spirit.

#SheWins 2 is an award-winning book in the category of Women's Issues (Non-Fiction) in 2022 from prestigious Next Generation Indie Books Awards. Domestic abuse thrives in secrecy and attempts to crush the spirit of its victims. But not all victims remain defeated. Hearing the stories of those who survived and triumphed can be a lifeline to those still trapped in abusive relationships - and an inspiration to us all. The response to Alisa Divine's first book, #SheWins, was moving and powerful. The book earned acclaim as an Award-winner in 2020 from the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards. And more women wanted to share their stories. #SheWins 2 follows the same format as Alisa's first book. Each chapter begins with black and white portraits depicting the emotion of abuse. Each chapter ends with victory and full-color portraits to celebrate the victims' irrepressible spirits. Despite the atrocities the women suffered, they insisted on perseverance and overcame. To end domestic abuse, we have to expose it, shed light on it. Together - we must take responsibility, open the conversation, and provide education and resources. Together - we can encourage more women to stand up, speak out and get the help they need to survive, heal and thrive.

When a poltergeist takes root in a hospital, can a determined ghost chaser undo a devilish, long-lasting curse?Clarisse Garcia has always fought evil. A driven spirit hunter, she demolishes demonic threats before they can corrupt the innocent. But even this hardened woman is stunned when she enters an eerie Tasmanian maternity ward filled with the anguished cries of babies' souls.Undeterred, Clarisse dives headfirst into helping release the spirits bound to a sinister demon. But when the foul entity targets the unborn life in her womb, she faces her toughest battle yet to save her offspring's future.Can this spiritual warrior protect her child and free the tormented young ghosts?The Infant Spirits is the fourth standalone book in the blood-curdling Haunting Clarisse supernatural horror series. If you like chilling apparitions, wicked demons, and a mother fighting for her child's very existence, then you'll love Janice Tremayne's bedtime nightmare.

Hunting Taylor Brown has been shortlisted for multiple awards including the New York Book Festival. It has also received acclaim from critics and customers alike.