Books published by publisher Crossfire Publications

If you want to discover the captivating history of Taiwan, then keep reading...The history of Taiwan is astonishing. Politically, Taiwan-- was a warlord culture. The Portuguese, when passing by the island in the mid-1540s, called the island "Ilha Formosa," which means "Beautiful Island."Then the Dutch came in the 1620s, searching for a base of operations for the Dutch East India Company.Then the Han Chinese came in the 17th century. Many of these Han Chinese were refugees from the wars in China. This influx caused an explosive reaction.And then came the Japanese in 1894! Taiwan was subjugated to a Japanese program of inculcation. All the people of Taiwan had to learn Japanese, and Shinto shrines cropped up everywhere.Then came Chiang Kai-shek in 1949. He awakened the conflict between the vestiges of Japanese influences and the Republic of China.Having been inflicted with so many cultural and political invasions, a new breed of Taiwanese people rose up, and they wanted freedom from the oppression they had faced for decades, although there were some who wanted socialism and communism. Taiwan is not even recognized as an independent sovereign by every country in the world today.Read Taiwan's story--a story of an island that walks a tightrope searching for its identity, balance, and fate.In History of Taiwan: A Captivating Guide to Taiwanese History and the Relationship with the People's Republic of China, you will discover topics such as Formosa: Beautiful Island The Arrival of the Chinese and Their Religion The Dutch Trading Years The Ming, The Qing, and Japan: The War Years Japanese Taiwan The Sino-Japanese War & World War II Taiwan After World War II And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of Taiwan, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Four Four Jew is a major exhibition by Jewish Museum London exploring the story of football and Jews in Britain from the turn of the century to the present day. It brings together previously unseen material from private and public collections across the UK to tell the story of the clubs, the players, the Chairmen, the fans, and the 'religion' that is the beautiful game. This publication to accompany the exhibition features illustrated highlights together with newly commissioned articles by leading writers and historians.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Middle Ages, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: The Dark Ages: A Captivating Guide to the Period Between the Fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance The Black Death: A Captivating Guide to the Deadliest Pandemic in Medieval Europe and Human History Following the fall of Rome in 476 CE, the entire dynamic of Europe underwent a complete shift in power and culture. The Dark Ages was an interesting period of about six centuries, and during it, Europe was still trying to figure out what it was and how it would survive the chaos that followed the fall of Rome. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: The Misconception of the Dark Ages The World after Rome The Rise of the Christian Church Rome Continues - The Byzantine Empire The Rise of the Caliphate and the Conquest of Spain The Lombard Kingdom Charlemagne The Treaty of Verdun and the Rurik Dynasty - Beginnings of Modern Nations Alfred the Great Otto 1 and the Founding of a Loose Federation The Reign of Venice The Vikings The Second Half of the Middle Ages The Renaissance And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: The First Pandemics The Black Death The Unlikely Use of the Black Death Rumors and Arrival Perceptions Vs. The Reality The Ultimate Equalizer Stealing the Future - Princess Joan Decline of the Catholic Church and the Rise of Mysticism Art of the Black Death The First Quarantine and Successful Containment Beyond the Human Toll Lasting Effects on Europe's Future And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Middle Ages, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

A killer has come to town, hiding in the shadows and picking off innocent people. The killer has his sights set on Matt. Matt has a lot to deal with, besides his father abandoning the family, a bully, the girl of his dreams, who doesn't know he exists, he has to deal with his Aunt Marie.Aunt Marie scares him. She knows things. Things she shouldn't know. She says things. Things she shouldn't say.She gives Matt a warning, "Watch out for the vampire."

If you want to discover the captivating history of Christianity, then keep reading...Three captivating manuscripts in one book: History of Christianity: A Captivating Guide to Crucial Moments in Christian History, Including Events Such as the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ, the Early Church, and the Reformation The Kings of Israel and Judah: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Jewish Kingdom of David and Solomon, the Divided Monarchy, and the Assyrian and Babylonian Conquests of Samaria and Jerusalem Queen of Sheba: A Captivating Guide to a Mysterious Queen Mentioned in the Bible and Her Relationship with King Solomon Who would have thought that from its humble beginnings as a small group of followers of a Jewish man called Jesus that Christianity would become, less than two thousand years later, the most widespread religion on Earth? Christianity's birth and development is a vast, complex story filled with setbacks and contradictions but also with triumphs. It is intricately entwined with the world's development over the last two thousand years, encompassing entire societies, helping to build and destroy empires, and molding the spiritual lives of people of all races and cultures. This book will reveal the main aspects surrounding this fascinating saga. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: Prophecies with an Announced birth Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ Early Church Christianity Spreads Throughout the World Radical Changes Within the Church Christianity Nowadays And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: The Last Judges Give Us a King A Boy from Bethlehem Saul Has a Rival King David David's Downfall The Horrors King Solomon Divided Monarchy The Kings of the Divided Monarchy Until the Fall of Israel Ten Lost Tribes: The Destruction and Fall of Israel Judah's Resistance and Reforms The Fall of Jerusalem and the End of the Kingdom of Judah And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include: Sheba Before the Queen A Questioning Queen Word of the Wise King A Journey to Israel Encountering Solomon A Forbidden Union Joy on the Journey Home A New King And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of Christianity, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Crusades, then keep reading...It could be said that European kings and nobles in the Middle Ages were Crusade mad. The enormous amount of fighting men who periodically sailed off to the Near East to do battle with Muslims are evidence of the widespread popularity of overseas adventurism at the time. The notion of a Crusade, in which large armies assembled from various regions of Europe for the purpose of doing battle with Turkish and Arab Muslims, became so fixed that it was expanded to include Crusades against heretical European Christian sects.In The Crusades: A Captivating Guide to the Military Expeditions During the Middle Ages That Departed from Europe with the Goal to Free Jerusalem and Aid Christianity in the Holy Land, you will discover topics such as The First Crusade (1095-1099) -The Pope Calls the Faithful to Arms The Armies of the First Crusade Engage with the Enemy The Aftermath of the First Crusade The Second Crusade (1147-1149) The Beginnings of the Kingdom of Jerusalem The Third Crusade (1189-1192) - The King's Crusade The Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) - The Latin Empire of Constantinople and the Children's Crusade The Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) The Sixth Crusade (1228) - The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II Takes the Cross The Seventh Crusade (1248-1254) The Eighth Crusade (1270) And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of the Crusades, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Arthur was looking forward to his senior year of high school. Every thing was great. He had a girl, friends and a wonderful family. Then his sister was attached. Not by a man but by something else.What happened on that terrible day changed everything. Arthur finds himself drawn into a conflict that has raged for centuries, over multiple dimensions. Fought by people whose names are associated with myth and legend. Fiercely holding the foe in check. Waiting for the ultimate weapon. The Blocker.

Bloodied bodies littered the floor of the warehouse and the sands of the beach along the quiet shore of Lake Erie. The Shadows’ invasion stopped and their human followers defeated. Their portal to Earth closed. But for how long? And what about the other worlds? Even now Duat was under attack. Duat, the home of Ra.Arthur took a deep breath. He was exhausted. This gift, or curse, this power of the Blocker, awakened within him by some unknown entity to fight these monsters, held a price. Gone was the life he had known, taken from him as he was thrown into a war that few on his world knew existed. Forcing him to become a soldier, a warrior. Thrusting him into a fight where he had to kill these things before they could kill him. It had changed him.Feeling the weight of the sword in his hand he glanced down. Excalibur, the sword created by Merlin for Arthur Pendragon, King Arthur. Now his. His alone to use. He had. He had never killed a man before.Turning his head he focused on those that had fought at his side. Warriors from surrounding dimensions. Heroes of myth and legend standing with him in this fight to save his world. Was it now time for him to help defend theirs?A young woman took his hand. Kathleen, the beautiful daughter of The Emrys. She believed in him. Believed as did the others he might be their salvation. The one with the power to end the Shadow War. The legendary First Dragon. But was he?

Real life pictures of animals that have an adventure in their search for the illusive cartoon mouse that the cat brought into the house. Children will giggle when they see the antics of the mouse as it eludes the dog, much to the cat's glee. Included is a YouTube link to the cat playing peek-a-boo. The cat's real name is Norman Bates and he loves to tease the dog.