David Shepherd awakes in a cell. The middle-aged London cab driver has vague recollections of attempting to protect his female passenger from a gang of drunken youths. Patchy flash-backs of blood and screams leave him with the ominous feeling that he may have done something rather quite rash. Did he kill one of the attackers? This question is answered by the matter-of-fact Olivia, who assures him that this isn't jail and that David hasn't murdered anyone. His relief is short-lived when Olivia also reveals herself to be an Angel and that David is, in fact, in Purgatory. It appears that there was one fatality the previous night: him. And so begins the Trial of David Shepherd in the Court of Saint Peter. A court that is presided over by Angels, prosecuted by Demons and ultimately judged by a soul's adherence to the Ten Commandments. The Devil's in the Detail is a religious satire, for atheists, agnostics and believers alike. It poses questions that we will all one day ponder: How are the actions we take in this life, ultimately judged? What constitutes a good life? What does it really take to pass through the Pearly Gates? As David tries to answer these questions he will discover that sometimes... The Devil's in the Detail.

The South African 'Arms Deal' was never a single event. Rather it was, and still is, a series of scandals and outrages, all contributing towards a dubious momentum that takes South Africa further away from transparent democratic practice. The Devil in the Detail, written by two of South Africa's leading researchers on the subject, takes the reader on a journey of insight. Witness at close hand the breaking open of State secrets, with tales of outrageous personal enrichment. Explore how the Arms Deal emerged out of the criminal networks of both the old SADF and the ANC's security apparatus, raising questions as to whether South Africa's remarkable transition was not oiled, at key points, by criminal intent and collusion. Follow the trail of the various offset deals done after the Arms Deal - cumulatively worth just as much as - and discover that corruption continues to impact on defence spending in South Africa. Examine the economics and witness how the Arms Deal was not only economically irrational, but virtually suicidal, almost single-handedly derailing the post-apartheid economic project. Finally, read about the rise of the 'shadow state', the politicisation of prosecutions, and the rise of the 'spooks'. The remarkable conclusion of this landmark study is that years after the deal took place, the forces that drove its decisions have only grown in strength, further blighting South Africa's prospects for a future in which all may have a share.

Superintendent Mike Yeadings investigates the death of a young woman found hanging upside down from a tree, which villagers believe may have been the result of occult practices and pagan rituals.

Who doesn't like a little tumultuous tale every now & then? It's not every day you get to listen to a true story about the incredible golden gumption of the human spirit, & how it can, indeed, beat defeat. We all have a special place in our heart for "Rocky Balboa," don't we? We all love a little underdog story. Besides, who doesn't daydream about the good old rotary phone days of mixed tapes & mosh pits, when times were much more... NOT pandemic? Welcome to this personal plight... may you marvel at the courage & candor, the art of recollection, the courtesy of a proficient execution, the charismatic way she draws you in. You will see what "speaking your truth" looks like, & witness how it lands for everybody involved, no matter what the uncomfortable cost. On the flip side, strap in... for an amusing, fun wild ride down the memory lane of the... oh so enchanting, 80s & 90s. An unbridled venture back in time, this provocative full circle moment is a tell-all account of the author's unorthodox passage through the halls of humanhood. Somehow, it all makes perfect sense even when it doesn't. Through the darkest hour, the promise of perseverance prevails. Children, indeed, are the future, & how we treat them... makes or breaks our world. This is a book about forgiveness & complete freedom for all of us, no matter what eats you up inside or how deep the cut. In Her Words No longer buried in the back of "Pandora's Box Is Burning," where it originally debuted, this special edition spawn for an all-inclusive broader audience where everyone is bound to relate. We all have a story... don't we? This book may be regarding my frayed family ties, but I'd be remiss not to acknowledge how the "system" has produced many casualties. We are in this thing called life, together, no doubt. This book will be a surrogate for anyone seeking to be set free. Breaking the chains of a flawed lineage is no small, easy feat, but I have surely done all the heavy lifting. I stand up, fight back, regain my power once & for all, & recalibrate my entire existence so that others can catch the rainbow, the promise of a better day. If you or anyone you know has ever felt... *abandoned, betrayed, forsaken, used, abused, neglected or forlorn *like damaged goods, a train wreck, a fallen angel, a failure *like it's too hard, too much, too scary or just too little too late Bring it in, fam, you are not alone. Unlock the heart cage here. Exonerate your well-being & joy. Grant yourself grace, permission to heal & release perceived issues for good. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE! Join me, your story matters too. By listening to mine, you will find that yours will suddenly wake. It's high time for ALL OF US to unravel the ties that bind & fly. BookonFire Press~ In Love We Trust

The Devil in Brisbane is an anthology alive with all of the spontaneity, cunning, wild imagination, and artifice of it's namesake. Zoran Zivković has conjured thirty tales of sardonic splendor from Australian writers both new and more established. In this case, the Devil is most definitely in the details.- Jeffrey Ford, author of The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque

This book addresses timely concerns of rising African nationalism and the 2nd decolonisation in Africa. The wholesale rejection of all things considered ‘Western’ is seen to be a result of ‘integrationalism’, defined as the specific kind of methodology by which EU foreign policy engagement may be interpreted. Using complexity theory and panarchy, a specific arrangement of interacting complex adaptive systems together with a ‘resilience assessment’, the EU’s foreign policy is shown to be undermining the aims of the premier African institution, the AU, created to provide unity and security on the continent: the EU pursues these objectives in its own image rather than honouring African values. This book raises awareness of these issues, as well as to widen the application of the theoretical framework in international relations and politics, which is becoming increasingly important in a complex world. The aim of this book is to show that the negative isolationism pursued in order to counteract western influence is not the answer and can be avoided through this awareness.

C. G. Jung’s The Red Book: Liber Novus, published posthumously in 2009, explores Jung’s own journey from an inner state of alienation and depression to the restoration of his soul, as well as offering a prophetic narrative of the collective human psyche as it journeys from unconsciousness to a greater awareness of its own inner dichotomy of good and evil. Jung utilised astrological symbols throughout to help him comprehend the personal as well as universal meanings of his visions. In The Astrological World of Jung’s Liber Novus, Liz Greene explores the planetary journey Jung portrayed in this remarkable work and investigates the ways in which he used astrological images and themes as an interpretive lens to help him understand the nature of his visions and the deeper psychological meaning behind them. Greene’s analysis includes a number of mythic and archetypal elements, including the stories of Salome, Siegfried and Elijah, and demonstrates that astrology, as Jung understood and worked with it, is unquestionably one of the most important foundation stones of analytical psychology, and an essential part of understanding his legacy. This unique study will appeal to analytical psychologists and Jungian psychotherapists, students and academics of Jungian and post-Jungian theory, the history of psychology, archetypal thought, mythology and folklore, the history of New Age movements, esotericism and psychological astrology.

Breaking a 200-year impasse on the origins of the gospels Biblical scholars want to get to the roots of the gospels—the very earliest memories of Jesus and his world. Though scholars know about all the major concepts at work—Q, the Urgospel, priority—it seems like a definitive solution to the Synoptic problem is hopelessly unattainable. Why the impasse? And where do we go from here? In Jesus Tradition, Early Christian Memory, and Gospel Writing, Alan Kirk guides us through the history of biblical scholars’ quest for the authentic source. Kirk reveals that outdated assumptions about ancient media realities have caused the past two centuries of academic deadlock. Using cutting-edge scholarship on orality, memory, and tradition formation, he shows how the origins of the gospels may be found in the memory practices of the earliest Jesus communities. Jesus Tradition, Early Christian Memory, and Gospel Writing is an essential resource for scholars and students looking to better understand this complex and rapidly changing field.