A Eucharist-shaped Church: Prayer, Theology, Mission is a historical-theological survey of major movements and thinkers that have shaped sacramental theology and liturgical worship within the Anglican/Episcopal tradition. The contributors attend closely to the interplay between Christian thinking, praying, and living in order to distil lessons for liturgical revision and worship renewal. Each chapter explores a major thinker or movement, and explores how the theological, liturgical, eccles...

Rethinking Religion in America Through Contemporary Case and Conversation.American Examples: New Conversations about Religion, Volume One is the first in a series of annual anthologies published in partnership with the Department of Religious Studies at The University of Alabama. The American Examples initiative gathers scholars from around the world for a series of workshops designed to generate big questions about the study of religion in Americ...

The crew of the Norland were having a whale of a time in 1982, ferrying passengers between Rotterdam and Hull. Especially the 'girls' in the catering crew: Wendy, Frankie and Candy, all stewards and all gay men.So when their ferry was requisitioned by the government to transfer nine hundred paratroopers to Ascension Island for the war in the Falklands, the 'girls' jumped at the chance to be part of the crew. Shockingly, they were asked to carry on right into the heart of the Falklan...

The Winter 2020-21 Issue. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Since 1971, Ploughshares has discovered and cultivated the freshest voices in contemporary American literature, and now provides readers with thoughtful and entertaining literature in a variety of formats. Find out why the New York Times named Ploughshares “the Triton among minnows.”The Winter 2020-21 Issue, edited by Editor-in-chief Ladette Randolph and Poetry Editor John Skoyles, features poetry an...

In 'The Greatest Sea Adventures - Jack London Edition', readers are whisked away on thrilling journeys across the open sea through Jack London's vivid storytelling and descriptive prowess. This collection of sea adventures showcases London's mastery of the adventure genre, immersing readers in tales of danger, courage, and the power of the natural world. London's writing style is both engaging and authentic, transporting readers to the heart of each maritime escapade with detailed imagery ...

In 'The Greatest Sea Tales of Jack London,' the reader will be taken on a thrilling journey through the tumultuous waters of the sea described in vivid detail by the renowned author. Jack London's literary style is characterized by its raw intensity and realistic depiction of the harsh realities of life at sea. The collection of sea tales showcases London's ability to capture the essence of maritime adventures, making the reader feel as if they are right there on the deck of a ship, facing...