Alexander Walker's Beauty presents itself as a bold scientific inquiry into female beauty, treating a subject usually left to taste and convention as a matter for anatomy, physiology, and close observation. Framed as part of a larger effort to understand human nature, it argues that woman's form has been neglected by serious study despite its universal importance, and that beauty is inseparable from truth, public knowledge, and human happiness. The book's scope is wide, moving from general...

A serious and in-depth look at one of the great legends of Hollywood by the London film critic and author of Audrey: Her Real Story.Elizabeth Taylor was perhaps the most "public" of the great stars: an Oscar–winning actress who lived her entire life in the glare of the spotlights. Much has been written about her, but now—with the readability, sensitivity, and thoroughness that have made his previous biographies bestsellers—Alexander Walker explores the roo...

The Strength of Faith - Christian Omnibus is a profound anthology that represents a broad spectrum of Christian thought spanning nearly two millennia. This collection juxtaposes the theological rigor of early Church Fathers like St. Augustine and Athanasius of Alexandria with the philosophical inquiries of modern thinkers such as Nietzsche and David Hume. It weaves together diverse literary styles—from the mystical writings of St. Teresa of Ávila to the narrative depth of Dostoevsky and Da...

The Essential Works of Christianity gathers a sweeping library of Christian thought, devotion, controversy, and imagination, tracing the faith's intellectual and literary presence from late antiquity to the modern age. Its range is unusually broad: patristic theology, medieval mysticism, Reformation polemic, devotional counsel, epic poetry, allegory, historical fiction, philosophical critique, and practical spirituality all stand together. The volume's significance lies in this breadth, wh...

50 Christian Books: Scripture, History, Theology, Spirituality and Fiction gathers an extraordinary arc of Christian and post-Christian reflection, ranging from patristic doctrine and medieval devotion to Reformation polemic, philosophical skepticism, moral fiction, and modern spiritual counsel. Its literary forms are equally expansive: confession, sermon, treatise, allegory, epic poetry, novel, meditation, and aphorism. Together, works such as spiritual autobiographies, theological summae...

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until medieval times. Contents: Apocrypha - A Primer Introductory Notice to Apocrypha of the New Testament The Protevangelium of James The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew The Gospel of the Nativity of Mary The History of Joseph the Carpenter The Gospel of Thomas The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour The Gospel of Nicodemus The Letter of Pontius...

"Living out something you've spent countless hours daydreaming about and wondering about is an experience that isn't easily put into words." - Will Krisanda Finding Masculinity is a collection of stories from a small cross section of the transgender male community that shares insight into the diversity of life experiences of transgender men, beyond the traditional narrative. This anthology examines the many facets of life that transition impacts; transitioning on ...

The 'Christian Collection: Scripture, History, Theology, Spirituality and Fiction' offers a profound exploration into the diverse interpretations and expressions of Christian thought across ages. This anthology uniquely combines theological treatises, historical narratives, spiritual meditations, and fictional works, presenting a broad spectrum of literary styles from the allegorical to the doctrinal. The anthology highlights significant pieces that exemplify the evolution and depth of Chr...

The Pursuit of Belief - Christian Classics Collection gathers devotional, theological, philosophical, and literary works that trace Christianity's enduring struggle to define faith, reason, holiness, and doubt. Its range extends from patristic doctrine and medieval mysticism to Reformation argument, spiritual discipline, apologetic fiction, epic poetry, skeptical critique, and modern metaphysical self-culture. Together, works of confession, meditation, polemic, allegory, and narrative illu...

"Beauty: Illustrated Chiefly by an Analysis and Classification of Beauty in Woman" by Alexander Walker is a profound exploration of the concept of beauty, particularly in women. Walker delves into the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of beauty, offering insights that intertwine art, nature, and human perception. His analysis is not merely superficial; it seeks to understand the underlying principles that govern our appreciation of beauty, drawing on examples from literature, art, and...

The Acts of St. Matthew is a text composed sometime between the 4th and century century in either Greek or Classical Syriac. It recounts the apocryphal sojourns of the apostle Matthew in an unspecified country. During his travels he encounters various royal official and attempts to teach them about the Gospel of Christ, which ultimately results in his death and martyrdom. Speculation regarding the whereabouts of these events were common, but the text does not grant any clear intended geogr...

The apostle Bartholomew is long remembered for the gruesome nature of his martyrdom. It is an image popularized by Renaissance art, and famed for its brutality. However, the legends that surrounds the life, ministry, and death of this apostle are varied. All accounts name Armenia as the region of his death, and as the founder of the church in that nation. Yet, there is still considerable mystery to his activity. This text contains three different account regarding his life, all from differ...