“A funny, sexy, stylistically elegant, tongue-in-cheek rewriting of history” from the New York Times–bestselling author of City of Night (Booklist). A retelling of the stories of the fallen women of history, recounted by an eighteenth-century lady who realizes that these women’s lives bear a remarkable resemblance to her own. Told by a mystic that her dreams are memories of past lives, she must face the public to vindicate all women falsely accused of crimes. “Mr. Rechy’s renditions of these seemingly familiar stories can . . . be surprisingly fresh, creating an ominous sense of tragedy and doom.” —The New York Times Book Review “With a colorful ribbon of feminist revisionism festooning its New Age wrapping, Rechy’s latest novel indulges in past-life grandiosity and some scandalous speculation about the erotic lives of Adam, Medea and Jesus, among others.” —Publishers Weekly “Subversive and quite funny . . . A fictional absolution of women known historically as ‘whores’ . . . framed by a deadly serious look at erotic history and a formidable exploration of the power of words and their interpretation to alter our existence.” —Booklist “Rechy writes gracefully, and sometimes poignantly, of the fate of fallen women over the centuries.” —The Washington Post

The horrors of September 11, 2001, continue to haunt America. Even so, from the ashes of that tragedy came biblical signs from God that carry a message intended for the entire world to see. Good News, Babylon takes an in-depth look at prophesies of 9/11 to reveal God's warning to mankind. Using scriptural evidence, Dr. David Randolph studies the two most common signs of 9/11 the Cross of Jesus Christ found in the rubble of the World Trade Center and the image of the devil in the plumes of smoke after the attack to prove the existence of God. Dr. Randolph also draws parallels between 9/11 and ancient Babylon, comparing and contrasting the warning signs given to Babylon with those from 9/11. He then examines the prophesies of Isaiah and Joel, delves into the Mother of Christ Crusade, the Fatima Apparitions, the Mother Cabrini Shrine, and other modern-day phenomena that included the hidden signs of 9/11. With in-depth research and commentary, Good News, Babylon offers a detailed study of 9/11.

From the author of Queen of Egypt comes a new historical fantasy set in Ancient Egypt. Sent to the enigmatic kingdom of Egypt to seal the alliance between two countries, a Babylonian princess expects to become queen. Yet she arrives to a reality far from her expectations — Pharaoh already has hundreds of wives and she’s just the latest. With her chance of ruling beside Pharaoh now all but impossible, Kassaya has two choices: she can accept her status at the bottom of the palace hierarchy or she can fight for the destiny she came to Egypt to claim. But the Palace of the Ornaments conceals more than just rivalries between Pharaoh’s many wives. In a place where power, ambition and deadly secrets control her life, Kassaya must forge alliances that could hold the key to her survival — or her downfall. Princess of Babylon is set against the grandeur of Egypt’s 20th Dynasty and the final days of the reign of Ramses III. For readers of historical fantasy who relish stories of courageous women defying conventions and shaping their own destinies. This is book one in a series of six books.

From Babylon to the Silicon Valley—The Origins and Evolution of Intellectual Property A Sourcebook Nuno Pires de Carvalho At its core, intellectual property today is the same as it was six thousand years ago: an instrument for the assertion of the identities of merchants and manufacturers in their struggle to lure customers with honesty and fairness. It arises spontaneously whenever and wherever entrepreneurs carry out their professions in an environment of competition. This masterful book, the first of its kind, presents more than two hundred sources going back to ancient Egypt, sharply detailing the evolution of intellectual property right up to its current prominence in global trade and international law. Highlighting important moments in the evolution of the intellectual property, the author—one of the world’s best known authorities in the field—assembles his chosen sources in a way that sheds definitive light on such aspects as the following: early origins in the appropriation of differentiating assets by merchants and manufacturers; evolution of trademark law up to the adoption of the TRIPS Agreement; evolution of patent law, demonstrating in detail how English and U.S. courts moulded its modern interpretation; differentiation of industrial designs; the comparatively modern development of trade secrets law; origins and evolution of international protection through treaties and free trade agreements; and the prodigious expansion of intellectual property law in the past few decades to previously unprotected areas of business and professional activity. The sources—many translated into English for the first time—are preceded when appropriate by brief notes explaining their context and relevance. The book closes with a chapter on contemporary debates, such as new areas of protection and new social controversies. As a compilation of sources that would be otherwise unavailable to most readers, this factual and impartial account of why and how intellectual property has emerged and evolved is a treasure trove for all those interested in how the imperatives of civilization have designed and continue to design the scope and the limits of intellectual property. The book will be warmly welcomed by practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of their working tools, as well as by academics, government officials, and relevant international organizations around the world.

Another year had passed, and Colin, now of full age, had tired of working for Cicolari. It was all very well, this moulding clay and carving replicas of afflicted widows; it was all very well, this modelling busts and statuettes and little classical compositions; it was all very well, this picking up stray hints in a half-amateur fashion from the grand torsos of the British Museum and a few scattered Thorwaldsens or antiques of the great country houses; but Colin Churchill felt in his heart of hearts that all that was not sculpture. He was growing in years now, and instead of learning he was really working. Still, he had quite made up his mind that some day or other he should look with his own eyes on the glories of the Vatican and the Villa Albani.

“A fantastic read! Great for sharing with others that they too may ‘Come out’ of Mystery Babylon into freedom in Jesus Christ and Bible truth. Highly recommended!" ~ Steve Wohlberg, Speaker/Director, White Horse Media Jane Iery was born into a large, happy family, the fifth of seven children. Born and raised a Catholic, Jane was active in her church much of her adult life, but that was after her tumultuous teenaged years. Smoking and drinking led to an unplanned pregnancy and an unwanted marriage. Not surprisingly, the marriage dissolved after a few years, and her drinking led her to meet another man in a bar. They soon married and moved back to Jane’s hometown, prompting her to return to her childhood church. Life threw Jane some hard curveballs, but as it did, she became more earnest to know more about Jesus. She became involved in her church, singing in the choir and serving in various capacities until working her way up to becoming a pastoral assistant. Her world began turning upside down when she found a flyer to an evangelistic series titled Unlock Revelation. There she learned that much of what she’d been taught and believed in was not scriptural but false doctrine. She recounts: Pastor Crews asked us, “Have we been true to the biblical text? I propose that the antichrist is the Roman Church-State church, the historic Christian church, the medieval Christian church; the church that was married to God itself became the antichrist!” After hearing and seeing this, I paused the video. My mind was screaming, how can this be? How can this be? This cannot be so! I began to cry, and my entire body trembled uncontrollably. What was I going to do? Journey with Jane as she navigates Bible truth as compared to the teachings of the Catholic Church. You’ll rejoice as truth triumphs in her life and the life of her husband.

Two murders in the same family take place, 20 years apart, in a Sydney community. Scobie Malone remembers the long-unsolved murder when he is called upon to investigate the new one, but there are complications. This is the sixth book in the Scobie Malone series, by award-winning author Jon Cleary.