Books with author Charles Ray

The Book of Jubilees, probably written in the 2nd century B.C.E., is an account of the Biblical history of the world from creation to Moses. It is divided into periods ('Jubilees') of 49 years. For the most part the narrative follows the familiar account in Genesis, but with some additional details such as the names of Adam and Eve's daughters, and an active role for a demonic entity called 'Mastema'. The anonymous author had a preoccupation with calendar reform, and uses Jubilees as a platform for proposing a solar calendar of 364 days and 12 months; this would have been a radical departure from the Jewish Calendar, which is lunar-based. There are also a couple of messianic, apocalyptic passages, although quite a bit less than the Book of Enoch. The only complete version of Jubilees is in Ethiopian, although large fragments in Greek, Latin and Syriac are also known. It is believed that it was originally written in Hebrew. If at times one gets the impression that you are reading a first draft of Genesis, you are in good company. R.H. Charles, the translator, a distinguished academic Biblical scholar, concluded that Jubilees was a version of the Pentateuch, written in Hebrew, parts of which later became incorporated into the earliest Greek version of the Jewish Bible, the Septuagint.

As the townsfolk sleep, something creeps into the neighborhood. Hidden in the shadows, its presence is as old as time itself, its intent not born of goodness. Nick, a teenager who fancies himself a detective, wakes to find his carved masterpiece missing. Now a mystery is afoot and Nick has his first assignment, to find out who or what is snatching up the town's pumpkins and why. Unfortunately, as with all great detectives, obstacles stand in Nick's way—the neighborhood bully and his cronies and the strange old lady and her dog who share the run-down house at the end of Nick's block. As Nick investigates, an urban legend unravels . . . the legend of the Pumpkin Thief. Nick fears the legend as he embarks on the most dangerous adventure of his young life. Collecting clues, getting ever closer to the true nature of evil, he learns that curiosity comes with a high price.

After winning a spot in the Project Fresh Design Challenge, the hottest fashion competition for up and coming designers, it seems like all 14-year old Kaila Bradley’s dreams could come true. After all, she’s the youngest competitor ever and everyone knows she’s got tons of potential. Twin sister Zaria is also on the top of the world chasing her dreams of a State soccer championship.But, things go from bad to worse as Kaila struggles to balance friends, school, and family. And, after the ultimate fashion betrayal tears she and Zaria apart, Kaila loses the one person she thought would always be in her corner. Now, to take home both big wins, the Double Dutch Dolls will have to find their way back to each other and decide if they’re willing to do the one thing they swore never to do again. Is trading places their only chance or will it lead to Double Trouble?

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man." Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.© 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man." Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Kaila Bradley can't take any more bad news. Sascha's been her BFF since Ms. Hazel's first grade class and now Sascha is leaving Stylesboro. Not only is Kaila losing her best friend but the Stingray cheerleaders are losing one of their own. The squad is more than a team, they're like sisters. At least that's what they thought until Trinity stabs them in the back. Now, all the cheerleaders are on the chopping block.Watching the cheerleaders fall apart, Zaria and Alainna joke about the drama. But, it's no laughing matter when they also get caught up in the fighting and choosing sides puts their friendship to the ultimate test. All of the he-said-she-said and finger pointing leads to a major accident with all fingers now pointing to Kaila. Will the cheerleaders turn their back on her? Will Sacha be able to say goodbye? Will Zaria's jealousy be the end of she and Alainna's friendship? It's a disaster of epic proportion. Can the Double Dutch Dolls work Double Time to fix this mess?

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man." Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.© 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.