Based on a true story, Onesimus is the tale of a young, unhappy slave who lived during the first century Roman Empire.The world is a highly structured society of deities, slaves, masters, prostitutes,...

Desert. Sun. Sand. No roads or human settlements within fifty miles in any direction. The perfect place to found a town? That's what Steve Ragsdale believed. So he and his wife bundled up their four kids...

This preliminary study explores the concept and practice of prayer found in the writings of six major Stoic philosophers from the ancient world: Zeno, Cleanthes, Chrysippus, Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus...

To and Fro Upon the Earth is a captivating (and disturbing) story about a man who rejects the common answers to life, suffering, and injustice. In his life, in his dreams, and in painful flashbacks, Jay...

Jurisprudence: Outlines, Diagrams, and Study Sheets is a collection of outlines and diagrams as an aid to the study of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory. Designed to help you get the big picture of the theories,...

VisuaLaw Study Guide Vol 1: Introduction to Common Law is a three-part study aid for UK law students to help prepare for exams. The book contains three sections: Outlines, Diagrams, and Exam Study Sheets.  Outlines...

Enjoy these six winning short stories from the Riversong Short Story Contest, 2022. Unique, quirky, thought-provoking stories in various contemporary genres. The contest and volume was run and edited...

As a Mere Breath: Short Stories by Markus McDowell is a compelling and thought-provoking collection that delves into the intricate tapestry of human experience, resilience, and redemption. Nine evocative...

This book examines the prayer texts in the collection of ancient documents known as the Apostolic Fathers, written during the early second century. The book begins with an overview of the Apostolic Fathers...

A sample collection of previously published short stories that will entertain and perhaps disturb you. Author Markus McDowell explores his favorite themes about of life, death, suffering, and chaos. His...

McDowell's third novel is set in the near future when biotechnology is stretching the limits of ethics and legality. Three people: a man, a woman, and a young child, are caught up in a heavily funded...

A collection of short stories about the extremes we often find ourselves in—sometimes of our own making. Each story uses the adverb "so" in its title, emphasizing the extreme function of the following...

Chaos rattles our arrogance, shakes loose the dust, breaks rigor mortis. In chaos, you find out who you are—what matters, what you fear, what you love…Here is a collection of nine short stories about...

Based on a true story, Onesimus is the tale of a young, unhappy slave who lived during the first century Roman Empire.The world is a highly structured society of deities, slaves, masters, prostitutes,...