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Author
Publisher
Open Road Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Thoughts on anarchists, sightseeing, cheese, and more from “one of the finest essayists to ever grace the English language” (Joseph Pearce, author of Twelve Great Books ). Renowned for his prolific writing—everything from philosophy screeds to detective fiction—G. K. Chesterton had a worldview like no other, one that inspires thinkers to this day. In this collection of writings, he shares his thoughts on a diverse array of topics, making no...
Author
Publisher
InterVarsity Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Humans make sense of the world through language and the words that compose our stories. Engaging with writers like Dante, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Flannery O'Connor, and Marilynne Robinson, this volume encourages us not only to understand how stories nourish our faith, but to discover how our stories are part of God's great story"--
Publisher
Otbebookpublishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Excerpt: "Next to its Ballads and Songs, the Stories of Scottish Literature are the most characteristic exponents of the national spirit. Allowing for the changes which time and the progress of civilization have effected in the national manners and character since the beginning of the present century--the era to which the Stories chiefly refer--they shall be found to delineate the social and domestic features of Scottish life as faithfully as the...
Series
Christianity and Judaism in antiquity volume 20
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The Psalms generated more biblical commentary from early Christians than any other book of the Hebrew and Christian canon. While advances have been made in our understanding of the early Christian preoccupation with this book and the traditions employed to interpret it, no study on the Psalms traditions exists that can serve as a solid academic point of entry into the field. This collection of essays by distinguished patristic and biblical scholars...
Author
Publisher
Philosophical Library/Open Road
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Discover the essential works of Latin literary masters with this A-to-Z reference guide spanning from ancient Rome to the Renaissance. In Dictionary of Latin Literature , classics scholar and translator James H. Mantinband provides students and curious readers with an authoritative, accessible, and wide-ranging reference book. It includes detailed entries on significant works and authors as well as important terms and concepts. Covering the history...
Author
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
“They say he met the King of the Sea, who taught him something important.” “And it all happened because he fed a fish!” “And it all happened because he shared what little he had.” Every day young Nuri makes his way to the sea shore to eat some bread and throw a piece into the waves. He does so because his father told him to “cast your bread on the water”. Even though Nuri can’t remember the second part of that beloved saying, but...
Author
Publisher
Union Square & Co
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley is a sparkling historical novel of wild and wonderful mechanical automata, love in a variety of forms, and gentle themes of identity, with a cast of fabulous characters. In 1755, Abel Cloudesley, a London watchmaker and creator of remarkable mechanical automata, is mourning his wife, Alice, who died giving birth to their son, Zachary. Six years later, Abel is further devastated when a freak workshop accident...
Author
Publisher
Austin Macauley Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
I spent the early years researching the topic. The goal was to teach them as I learned, and to stay one step ahead of my classes. I took them to see the experts at Key Bank and the Wright State University School of Business. As time went on, the experts came to us. The late Ellis Rowe (former VP, Mars, Inc.), and Theo Killion (former CEO, Zales) flew in from Jacksonville and Chicago respectively, just to share a few of their valuable hours for what...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Thomas Edison famously said, "I have not failed once at making a light bulb, I have simply found ninety-nine ways of not making ones." In When Everything Went Wrong, readers will read about 10 inventors who persevered. Making mistakes doesn't mean you failed . . . it's all part of the process! Inventors included in this book are: Thomas Edison, Jan Matzeliger, Guglielmo Marconi, Wilson Greatbatch, James Dyson, Margarete Steiff, Stephanie Louise Kwolek,...
Author
Publisher
Carina Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
He’s her ticket into high society…Banking heiress Ursula Nunes has lived her life on the fringes of Philadelphia’s upper class. Her Jewish heritage means she’s never quite been welcomed by society’s elite…and her quick temper has never helped, either. A faux engagement to the scion of the mid-Atlantic’s most storied family might work to repair her rumpled reputation and gain her entrée to the life she thinks she wants…if she can...
Author
Publisher
Graymalkin Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Gods, heroes, and monsters made accessible by “one of the most widely published authors of classical mythology in the world” ( The New York Times ). With over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, Bernard Evslin’s modern takes on Greek myths have captured the imaginations of countless readers. Collected here in one volume are nine books of timeless action and adventure surrounding such legendary figures as Zeus and the Olympians; heroes...
Author
Publisher
Prakash Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
“ Lock up your libraries if you like;but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” If Shakespeare had a sister as talented as he, would she have got the same opportunities to develop her skills?Constructed around Woolf' s idea that to write fiction a woman must have money and a room of her own, this revolutionary work depicts a woman' s predicaments as she struggles deep within for some place of her own...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Explore deep space and beyond
Get ready to take a thrilling journey to the farthest reaches of the universe. Space Exploration for Kids is loaded with out-of-this-world facts and eye-popping photographs that give you an inside look into the daily lives of astronauts. From learning the history of space exploration and rockets to what life is like up there, this top choice among space books for kids 6-9 will inspire you to reach for the stars.
Discover...
Author
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
More than fifty recipes for kid-friendly dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients to inspire young chefs to learn about eating--and cooking--nourishing food. Garden to Table features more than fifty sweet and savory recipes that transform fresh produce into delicious dishes--like whipped-cream cake with layers of berries; mini peach and cherry pies; pink-frosted strawberry cupcakes; sweet potato skins topped with melted cheese; tempura fried string...
Author
Publisher
General Council of The Assemblies of God
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Explore the Scriptures for yourself or with a group using these 52 Bible-based lessons. Composed of a full year of Radiant Life adult curriculum lessons, this volume will help you prepare for every session. Designed to be used by Sunday School teachers or small group leaders, this curriculum is also great for individual study. The commentary, thought-provoking questions, and applications will challenge you to seek a Spirit-filled life as you grow...
Author
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In the post-apocalypse, paradise can’t last for long in… THE RISE AND FALL OF GOLGONOOZA! A secluded suburban community is the last thing Maceo and Mezzy expected to find, especially one so well-preserved and well-stocked. As more people come to reside in this settlement called Golgonooza, it flourishes, and becomes a home for Mezzy and Maceo, just as they become home to each other. However, the cracks in Maceo and Mezzy’s oasis turn to chasms...
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Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Enter the world of creativity where children's imaginations soar.
Scribble Art is packed full of a broad spectrum of over 240 open-ended process art activities and ideas. Process art allows a child to participate in an individual and unique art experience using common household items and ordinary art supplies. The purpose of process art is to engage children in the process of creation, rather than focus on a finished product.
Process art engages...
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Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In this brand-new, action-packed addition to the 100 Series, kids can discover how 100 disastrous explosions, earthquakes, crashes, and accidents have shaped world history
From the Great Fire of London to the Challenger explosion, earthquakes, crashes, floods, and accidents have been major turning points throughout history. In 100 Disasters That Shaped World History, readers will be introduced to some of the most famous disasters in history, discovering...
19) Four Novellas: The Big Blind, Cloud Permutations, The Vanishing Kind, Jesus and the Eightfold Path
Author
Publisher
JABberwocky Literary Agency, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Tidhar changes genres with every outing, but his astounding talents guarantee something new and compelling no matter the story he tells." – Library Journal
A nun enters a poker tournament as she wrestles with her faith in God; a boy travels across a mysterious, cloud-covered planet in search of a mythical space port; in Nazi-occupied London a screenwriter searches for an old flame with deadly consequences; three wise men from the East travel to...
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past year For over twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has built a solid reputation by showcasing the greatest sports journalism of the previous year, culled from hundreds of national, regional, and specialty print and digital publications. Each year, the series editor and guest editor curates a truly exceptional collection. The only shared traits...
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