As the captain lay there on his back with his eyes closed, all he could feel was cold all the way to his soul. He could also feel a cold evil, an evil not of this world, which made him all the more scared. He was shaking nonstop. There was a wet sucking, like something being pulled apart. He didn't even want to breathe. He could not believe he had pissed on himself. Lord God help me. It doesn't stop there... Now Captain Ed Long has to explain what has happened out on FM 240 road. He stood there beside the car thinking how the hell he was going to tell the dispatch when he called. It's new, it's hot ...

A respected archaeologist's engaging, revealing take on ancient Israel. A thorough yet readable examination of a much-debated subject -- of relevance also to the current Israeli-Palestinian situation -- this book is sure to reinvigorate discussion of the origins of ancient Israel.

Where Did They Come From? The Origins of South American Fauna offers a fascinating journey into the origins of South American flora and fauna. Exploring life on the continent before and after the breakup of Gondwana, it delves into how creatures arrived in South America, be it through drifting across oceans or traversing land bridges. From birds and reptiles to mammals and fish, this book provides a comprehensive compendium of biological diversity, discussing their origins and evolutionary paths. Readers will gain insights into the mechanisms of animal dispersal, evolution, and the impact of the Great Biotic Interchange. The book also lists references for further exploration of the subject. The book is structured into five parts: Building South America: Covers tectonic movements, climate changes, and breaching isolation. Shaping South America: Explores the landforms and diverse biomes across the continent. Vertebrates within South America: Discusses unique amphibians, reptiles, fish, mammals, and birds that evolved on the continent. Vertebrates immigrating to South America: Examines exotic reptiles, birds, and mammals that found their way to the continent. The author also lists the families of almost all genera of South American animals, while giving knowledge of their origins. Recent Arrivals - the Great Biotic Interchange: Explores the significant interchange of various species that occurred later. Ideal for students, biologists, and anyone curious about the natural world, this book is a captivating read that uncovers the incredible history of South American fauna and its evolutionary tapestry.

What beverages do “Tak Giu” and “Diao Yu” refer to? Who were the Samsui Women? Why do Chinese Singaporean families gather to toss yusheng every Lunar New Year? How and why did their ancestors migrate to Singapore in the first place? Discover all that and more through ten fun and educational storybooks, written and illustrated by Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Chinese Studies students with guidance from award-winning children’s book illustrator Lee Kow Fong! Complete with activity guides and downloadable learning resources for educators, this series is a must-have for any child’s cultural education. Filled with insights from the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s exhibition, this exciting bilingual series is the perfect introduction to local Chinese history, customs, values, and dishes! Where Did They Come From? is the seventh book in the SINGAPO人: Discovering Chinese Singaporean Culture series. It tells the story of a young girl, Wei Wei, who was biased against foreign workers but was educated by her father. “Tak Giu”和“Diao Yu”指的是什么饮料？红头巾是谁？为什么每年农历新年，新加坡华人都要一起捞鱼生？ 在著名画家李高丰老师指导下，义安理工学院中文系学生自选与新加坡华族文化中心推出的“SINGAPO人-探索本土华族文化”展览相关的主题，继而创作出10本别出心裁且适合本地学前儿童与小学生阅读的绘本及教案! 绘本内容包括本地华族节庆习俗、本地饮食特色、早期华人下南洋的故事、华族所珍视的价值观等等. 《他们从哪来?》是绘本系列里的第七册。这本书讲述了一个小女孩从一开始对外籍劳工有偏见，到认识了早期华人下南洋的历史故事。

Sorrel, a Frenchman, writes horror novels. Recording what he sees in his mind’s eye onto paper comes naturally. But with unrelenting pressure to outdo his latest work, Sorrel becomes addicted to his current manuscript. Despite his success, negative experiences in Sorrel’s life had darkened the lens of his mind’s eye. Blackened as if coated by hell’s infernal ashes. This did not prevent him from seeing through to the other side. It only changed how he saw it. And the need to take what he saw and materialize it on this side of the lens seemed reasonable to him. How far will Sorrel go to materialize them? Acts carried out in real life with equally real consequences? No writer would have the audacity to stage a scene to capture it on the page. Surely, Sorrel wouldn’t. Or would he?

Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived. His image adorns countless churches, icons, and paintings. He is the subject of millions of statues, sculptures, devotional objects and works of art. Everyone can conjure an image of Jesus: usually as a handsome, white man with flowing locks and pristine linen robes. But what did Jesus really look like? Is our popular image of Jesus overly westernized and untrue to historical reality? This question continues to fascinate. Leading Christian Origins scholar Joan E. Taylor surveys the historical evidence, and the prevalent image of Jesus in art and culture, to suggest an entirely different vision of this most famous of men. He may even have had short hair.

Were most cults and new religions simply passing fads of the late-twentieth century, or are some of them still growing today? What new sects have emerged, and what dangers do they present? How should Christians respond? Bible teacher and apologetics expert Ron Rhodes has cataloged 40 groups in this concise and easy-to-use handbook. Readers will appreciate Ron's thorough research and his reader-friendly style. His brief examination of each group includes a short history of the sect or new religion an explanation of the group's major doctrines the Christian apologetic response This informative guide includes a list of "Apologetic Power Points," which provides readers with a fast-paced summary of the foundational truths of biblical Christianity.