Why are people often so unpredictable? Why do they do things which can cause great personal harm even when they know this to be the case? Chaos and Intoxication examines the nature of drug and alcohol abuse, seeking to address these and many other enduring questions through a detailed discussion of the chaotic nature of human existence.
Chaos and Intoxication discusses ideas and research in three general areas: neurobiology and genetics, cognition and collective action, and chaos and complexity theory. These are brought together to develop a general theory of chaos and...

Why are people often so unpredictable? Why do they do things which can cause great personal harm even when they know this to be the case? Chaos and Intoxication examines the nature of drug and alcohol abuse, seeking to address these and many other enduring questions through a detailed discussion of the chaotic nature of human existence.
Chaos and Intoxication discusses ideas and research in three general areas: neurobiology and genetics, cognition and collective action, and chaos and complexity theory. These are brought together to develop a general theory of chaos and...

A collection of poems influenced by magic realism and surrealism. The content spans inner drives, war, terrorism, aging, and political and social commentary. Centred on impressions, intuitions and the rich texture of ideas and feelings that lie beneath our rational, everyday self, this volume provides a singular perspective on the way we magically create the world around us according to ours fears, dreams, hopes and nightmares.

An urban fantasy and mystery involving an ancient sect finding its destiny in a 21st century world. Holly's life is like that of thousands of others in the city trying to make their way outside the mainstream. She's an artist striving to survive, and then she meets someone who changes everything. Beth slides seamlessly into Holly's world and inducts her into ancient rituals that challenge the core of Holly's beliefs and ultimately drive her towards insanity. Only her sister and a worn out police officer teetering on the brink of a breakdown can help, but even they struggle to prevent an...

A humorous but dark portrayal of politics & politicians in a crisis. Spaceship over Vancouver is an offbeat eco-political satire set in a world of environmental neglect, political ineptitude, and spiritual bankruptcy. The ensuing, often bizarre, interplay between an alien presence, political chaos, the discovery of a long forgotten ancient place of worship and an awakening of long dormant natural forces provides a fast-paced work of mystery and humor that stretches the imagination at every twist and turn of a story that you will find hard to put down. This is a page-turner for a 21st century...

In the midst of life's ups and downs, one thing remains steadfast-God's love and providence never fail. Alan Dean knows this to be true. Taking time to look back over his life, Alan marveled at the many times he experienced God's guidance. Through the twists and turns of his life, Alan clearly saw the hand of God as He led him to more fully trust in Him. Out of a thankful heart, he wrote Divine Interventions to give glory to God for His faithfulness. This book will challenge you to look for ways God is manifesting Himself in your life and inspire you with Alan's life story-a story that has...