Bøger af Scott Thomas

In The Sea of Flesh and Ash, brothers Jeffrey Thomas (Deadstock, Punktown) and Scott Thomas (Quill & Candle, Midnight in New England) explore the haunted environs of their native New England - and alternate realms of existence - in two poetic and chilling short novels: An elderly woman lies dying in her hospital bed, beset by terrifying nightmares. A young Vietnamese woman begins to experience strange visions in which she is transported to a fog-shrouded alien world. An American research scientist is stalked by a menacing figure he calls The Crooked Man. Their destinies will mesh both in and out of dream, with dangerous consequences, in Jeffrey Thomas' eerie dark fantasy The Sea of Flesh. A Victorian Englishman summons a strange puppet-like being to an old Colonial inn. A doctor returns from The Great War and discovers a mysterious naked woman at the edge of the Atlantic. A contemporary collector of arcane books retraces the steps of these other men - adventurers who sought out the mysteries of neighboring dimensions. Scott Thomas' The Sea of Ash takes us along as three men from three different centuries experience the wonders and horrors of an unknown New England.

If you're reading this, you're probably one of the millions (probably billions) of people around the world that had little to no success with losing weight or is struggling with weight-related issues and like the others, you've absolutely no idea why!!! To add insult to injury, despite your best efforts, the scale always bounces right back after a while. However, if you're still reading this, there just might still be hope. Know this: shedding unwanted body fats is as much a science, as it is a lifestyle and attitude. Sad to say, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The good news, however, is, by understanding and applying a few key principles and concepts of the human body, it is still very much within reach!!! In Weight Mastery, various aspects of healthy and consistent weight management are discussed and the roles they play in the overall picture. Gain insight into why your successes, if any, were always short-lived and how some of the things you are doing are actually doing more harm than good. In short, Weight Mastery aims to minimize the effects of bottlenecks that the average person is facing and maximize results by applying methods and "hacks" to achieving healthy and consistent weight management.

Twenty Great Truths, originally published as Theological Clarity and Application, is an interactive leadership development workbook based on Wayne Grudem's book, Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005) with reference to Grudem's Systematic Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994).

China Miéville called PUNKTOWN -- Jeffrey Thomas's debut fusion of SF and horror -- "something wonderful," and Ellen Datlow proclaimed it "a brilliant collection." This time, in the short story collection PUNKTOWN: SHADES OF GREY, Jeffrey Thomas is joined by brother Scott Thomas in giving voices to the citizens of this futuristic urban hell. In Punktown's dangerously alluring streets, you will meet extradimensional monsters, murderous aliens, vampiric mutants, coffee-loving robots, confused clones, and war vets looking for one last, bloody battle to fight. Welcome: you are now entering Punktown. You are now entering the city that Publishers Weekly described as "equal parts H. P. Lovecraft's Arkham and Blade Runner's dark metropolis." PRAISE FOR THE PUNKTOWN SERIES: "Punktown is on the verge of becoming one of those classic, timeless destinations for dark fantasy and SF readers."- Jeff VanderMeer, author of the Southern Reach trilogy "Punktown is searing and alien and anxious and rich, and it is humane, and it is moving. Jeffrey Thomas has done something wonderful."- China Mieville, author of EMBASSYTOWN "All the gritty immediacy and romantic cynicism of classic cyberpunk, along with morally complex, vividly disturbing evocations of supernatural eruptions and corruptions."- Paul Witcover, in Locus "For a wild ride...readers will be hard-pressed to find a better vehicle than Thomas's bizarre multiverse; fans of cyberpunk noir and Lovecraftian horror will find much to enjoy in this messy, bravura hybrid."- Publishers Weekly starred review of DEADSTOCK "Thomas is a very good wordsmith with a fecund and detailed imagination."- Publishers Weekly "A dazzlingly complex and detailed future vision as poetic as it is horrifying, full of insights and images that cling to the mind."- Ramsey Campbell "Jeffrey Thomas sounds like no-one else precisely because he writes of a place no-one else has been, yet which can feel like home."- Michael Marshall Smith, author of ONLY FORWARD "Thomas's control of pacing and plot is expert, while Punktown has the chaotic immediacy and lived-in feel of a real place."- Eric Brown, in The Guardian "Punktown is one of the best examples of SF horror currently out there."- Ellen Datlow, in Locus "Terrifically vital, violent, and imaginative."- Ellen Datlow "Thomas is a master at crafting atmosphere in his writing - in the loving portrayals of his fictional town in all its seedy glory, and in the way he uses the mood he creates around his characters and their dilemmas to subvert the reader's expectations."- Keith Brooke, in Infinity Plus

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all think about retirement. But I have enough money to live a comfortable life? Will I run out of money before I die? How much money do I need to save to ensure a comfortable life? For thousands of people, retirement is one of those big unanswered questions. It might not matter too much in your 20s, but the older you get the more it rides on your mind. However, you don't have to live life being unsure about what your future holds. It's only with proper planning, and trusted advice that you can make your retirement secure. But, do you need a reliable place to get his advice? Well, you're in the right place! Scott Thomas's book Retire Happy and Free is your comprehensive guide to the perfect retirement. The contents of this book stretch far beyond just physical aspects of retirement, and though your mental attitude is important, it gets to the bottom of the financial aspects of retirement. You need a partner - a trusted one - who will help you to prepare for your retirement the secure way. That's what Retire Happy and Free gives you. Through the pages of this book Scott becomes that knowledgeable friend you never had, the one who looks out for your best interest and gives you quality advice. The one who knows exactly what he's talking about 100% of the time. You'd be cheating yourself out of the best way to secure happy life for your retirement if you pass up the opportunity to get this amazing book. What does it contain? -Life hacks -Financial secrets -Secrets to get you to the optimal place mentally for retirement -Advice straight from someone who knows exactly what they're talking about And all of that is just the tip of the iceberg. Retire happy and free will change your life and that's a guarantee. Get today because you never know what will happen tomorrow. It will probably be the best purchase of your entire life! FREE GIFT "Retirement Cheat Sheet"

Energy security is a fundamental requirement for national security, and global energy competition threatens to make Department of Defense (DoD) missions increasingly vulnerable to the whims of energy suppliers. DoD's approach to energy security must accommodate a highly uncertain outlook for energy resource availability. Although U.S. energy security needs are currently met, the shrinking gap between global supply and demand draws the world closer to a point at which competition disrupts social and geopolitical normalizing forces, and conflict becomes likely. While DoD expresses concern over trends that are threatening energy security, Defense planners still operate as if adequate energy supplies will continue to be available without interruption into the extended future. What limited energy-related planning that is currently done addresses only the symptoms of a systemic over-reliance on very few energy resources. This analysis offers key insights into what a shifting energy security environment is, and the paper provides a novel theoretical framework for how the United States can best respond to this ever changing energy security environment.

In today's world, very little is sure for us financially. We could be let go from our jobs at any moment, and if we're currently without a job, there's no guarantee that we'll get one anytime soon. Living in that constant state of insecurity can't be healthy for us, and it surely isn't healthy for our financial lives. However, you might be thinking, "How can I alleviate my financial worry?" The truth is that we have to look into alternate -not illegal - forms of gaining income. One such form of generating a steady revenue stream is investing. You've probably thought about investing before. Have you thought about investing but didn't know where to start? Do you need expert advice on how to invest so that you can secure a healthy financial future for you and your family? Are you looking for a guide that can teach you how to take action today in the investing world to start making money? It's hard to find reliable information out there; that's why I, Scott Thomas, have put together A Beginner's Investing Guide: Learn The Strategies To Smart Investing And Start Making Real Money, to help you secure a future for yourself. I've decades of experience in the investing world, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in successful returns. I've penned this book so that the average person can achieve monumental success, just like I have. My book will provide you with clear, concise information that's easy to apply. By the time you're done, you'll have a fundamental knowledge of investing, and be equipped with all the information you need to make forward bounds in this field. It will be like going on a walk with a knowledgeable friend who really wants to help you succeed. I want to help you to improve your financial life, you deserve it! What specific benefits can you hope to gain from my book? It will: -Lead you gently into the investing world -Help you learn the basics all the great investors know -Address the risk involved and how to go about it -Help you determine your own investor personality and style -Aid you on setting your investing objectives -Choose an investment account -Leave you knowing the exact options that are available to you no matter where you live -Offer you a tailored plan on how you can actually get started and make money -Know what to do next Investing in this book is the perfect example of the ideal investment you can make: no risk, high return. There you have it, your first lesson. I'm looking forward to imparting more to you through the pages of this book. What are you waiting for? You deserve to have a financially secure future. FREE GIFT The Exact Action Steps You Need To Take - Infographic.

The financial world is a turbulent one, and it isn't getting any better. Financially, it can be hard to be optimistic about the future working a 9 to 5, or not working at all. However, there is something that you can do about your future, and you've probably thought about it before. It's Options Trading. Options Trading is just one of the many investment options out there. However, it's hard to master this skill, since it's one of the more complex forms of investments. Yet, it's also one of the most profitable. Have you thought about investing in Options Trading but didn't know where to start? Do you need expert advice on how to invest in Options Trading so that you can secure a healthy financial future for you and your family? Are you looking for a guide that can break down the complexity of Options Trading so that you can start on the way to financial security? I know hard it is to find good information, especially on such a serious topic; that's why I, Scott Thomas, have put together Options Trading: Best Investing Strategies for Beginners to Make Money by Knowing the Simple Basics, to help you secure a future for yourself. I've decades of experience in the investing world, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in successful returns. I've penned this book so that the average person can achieve monumental success, just like I have. My book will provide you with clear, concise information that's easy to apply. By the time you're done, you'll have a fundamental knowledge of investing using Options Trading, and be equipped with all the information you need to make forward bounds in this field. It will be like going on a walk with a knowledgeable friend who really wants to help you succeed. I want to help you to improve your financial life, you deserve it! What specific benefits can you hope to gain from my book? It will: -Introduce you to the world of Options Trading -Give you tips and tricks to help you succeed -Teach you the difference between Options Trading and other investment options -Help you using practical examples -Plus much more!!! Options Trading is the next greatest thing in the investment area that promises huge wealth. You'd be crazy not to take advantage of this opportunity that my book is affording you. What are you waiting for? You deserve to have a financially secure future, and Options Trading is the way to go!

Faithful leaders will make disciples, but great leaders focus on making other leaders. A leader doesn't learn to lead by attending a class or reading a book on leadership. A leader learns to lead best when he or she begins to lead others and is coached along the journey by a mentor. As the ministry leader is learning and applying the gospel in their own life, the followers will learn from what they see modeled in the life of their leader. They will be equipped and empowered by the gospel through the practical example and the visible fruit of that leader's life.The Gospel Coach Workbook accompanies Gospel Coach: Shepherding Leaders to Glorify God (c)2012 ZONDERVAN by walking participants through the development of leaders and the making of disciples. Formal training to make leaders is ineffective. A lot of training focuses on technique, on content, and on curriculum. The Gospel Coach Workbook contains a lot of content, but with intentionally integrated visual illustrations for those who learn best in this way. It also integrates kinesthetic learning by encouraging writing some key ideas right in the book. Finally, it utilizes experiential learning to reinforce the skill development. Participants engage in multiple conversations to help process the content. The goal is that after reading Gospel Coach and walking through the Workbook, participants would become equipped to competently coach a disciple in the power of the gospel. The Gospel Coaching Workbook will walk step by step through the material, outlining the major points to consider as you learn to be a Gospel Coach that shepherds others toward the Chief Shepherd, Jesus.

"Scott Thomas, former director of Acts 29, church planter, and pastor unpacks how leaning on Jesus empowers not just your teaching, but also grows the humility, kindness, and biblical wisdom you need to lead"--

In order to help pastors and other Christian leaders to lovingly lead God's flock to Jesus Christ and into God's mission, Scott Thomas and Tom Wood clarify a process of coaching and shepherding that is rooted in the patterns of the Good Shepherd himself, a process in which leaders stir up the gifts, passion, and calling upon others' lives. This book addresses the needs of the leader, his or her sinful tendencies, and church leadership issues. It directs the leader to the person and work of Jesus. It provides a system to intentionally shepherd leaders to glorify God in their personal, spiritual, and missional lives. Many ministry leaders serving in churches find themselves overwhelmed, disillusioned, and depressed by the enormous and challenging task of leading and ministering in a congregation. As a result, the ministry suffers, the leaders suffer, and the result is often an unhealthy church existent with little or no Gospel influence. These leaders need someone to shepherd their soul so that they can lead others to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We suggest that coaching for the church leader looks less like corporate consulting or humanistic psychology and more like biblical-shepherding. We suggest that every church leader needs a Gospel Coach to come alongside with words of truth, wisdom and experience to encourage, admonish, comfort and help-words drawn from Scripture and godly wisdom, grounded in the gracious saving work of Jesus Christ, and presented in the context of a trusting relationship. Gospel Coaching is an intentional relationship to skillfully care for others with four ancient shepherding principles: 1) Know the sheep, 2) Feed the sheep, 3) Lead the sheep, and 4) Protect the sheep. A Gospel Coach both inquires about the personal, spiritual, and missional aspects of a ministry leader's life in a loving yet focused manner, and also probes the church leader for compulsive unbelief or selfish motivation, or disobedience and sin, and leads the ministry leader back to the Gospel, through belief, repentance and obedience. Churches that desire to be rich in a Gospel application toward their city, their relationships with one another, their communication and worship, as well as their service, will benefit to a greater degree by having their leaders being coached by a Gospel-centered leader.

Evoking the times and styles of Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft, this collection of original stories is set in 18th and 19th century New England--when restless spirits seemed to roam more freely. Not quite horror, not quite mystery, these dark yet spellbindingly eloquent tales hover on the edge, threatening at every page to plunge the characters into madness.

A study of the ANC's approach to foreign relations. The book argues that the ANC's courting of international support was a key factor in the fight against apartheid.

Illustrates 1,000 most commonly used words by example sentences that provide contextual usage. This index is cross-referenced to the Cognate, Root and Suffix sections. It also includes an alphabetical index, which cross-references all the entries in the Root, Suffix and Frequency sections.