James Harper Knihy

16 tales of the unusual in the genre of Kitchen Sink Gothic, published to raise money for the homeless. Authors who freely contributed their stories are: James Harper, Eric Nash, Shaun Avery, David A. Sutton, Adrian Cole, Paul Lewis, Jonathan Mitchell, Eric Ian Steele, Trevor Kennedy, Andrew Darlington, Franklin Marsh, Russell Hemmell, Stephanie Ellis, Alyson Faye, Mark Reece, and Teika Marija Smits, with cover artwork kindly provided by American artist Allen Koszowski. There are some bizarre stories here, and some that will wrench you emotionally, with sadness and anger and, yes, sometimes with horror too, while others will stimulate your imagination with the strange, dark worlds they evoke within our all too often humdrum world. The one thing I hope they never do is bore you.

Delve into the fascinating lives of three of the pioneers of the United Presbyterian Church. James Harper explores the contributions of Ebenezer Erskine, William Wilson, and Thomas Gillespie, chronicling their impact on religion and society in Scotland and beyond. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Scottish Presbyterianism and the role of religion in shaping society.

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The narrative follows Byron Wright, whose ambition to transform his successful boat building business into a Ship Yard ignites fierce debate in a town known for its disagreements. As he pursues his dream, the journey unfolds into a complex tale of aspiration and conflict, revealing the challenges and consequences of his decision.

Set against the backdrop of the late 1970s to early 90s, the narrative follows an unconventional and often clumsy contract security company. The story delves into the quirky characters and their misadventures in providing security and investigative services, highlighting the absurdities and challenges they face in a changing world. Through humor and unique situations, the book explores themes of ineptitude and resilience in the security industry.

The narrative explores themes of self-image and the societal pressures of beauty standards. The protagonist grapples with the desire for physical transformation, fueled by the allure of media portrayals of idealized bodies. Through a journey of self-reflection, the story delves into the struggles of maintaining perseverance and determination in the face of unrealistic expectations, ultimately questioning the true meaning of worth and acceptance.

The featured tapestries were once displayed at St Peter's Basilica and in the Sistine Chapel, and were the subject of an intense conservation effort which restored these works of art after a fire in 2001 burnt two of them and damaged four more.