Running Bella Vita, my cozy bakery in Willow Creek, was supposed to be the sweetest chapter of my life—especially with my wedding to Marco just around the corner. I've always believed that a good cannoli can fix anything, but lately, not even my best pastries can ease the unsettling feeling gnawing at me. Families are disappearing in our quaint town, and I can't shake the feeling that something dark is looming over us. Marco insists we focus on our future, but how can I plan a wedding when...

Letters from Rousseau is the first extensive collection of translations of Rousseau's correspondence into English in more than eighty years. Many of the letters have not been translated before, while others address substantive issues in his thought and complement his published writings. Although these letters went through the post as ordinary letters, once Rousseau became famous, he knew that they might be opened by the police and that they were v...

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) is a major figure in Western Philosophy and is one of the most widely read and studied political philosophers of all time. His writings range from abstract works such as On the Social Contract to literary masterpieces such as The Reveries of the Solitary Walker as well as immensely popular novels and operas.The Rousseauian Mind provides a comprehensive survey of his work, not only placing it in its historical context but ...

Written by prominent scholars of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's philosophy, this collection celebrates the 300th anniversary of Rousseau's birth and the 250th anniversary of the publication of Emile. The depth and systematic character of Rousseau's thought was recognized almost immediately by thinkers such as Kant and Hegel, yet debate continues over the degree to which Rousseau's legacy is the result of poetic, literary or rhetorical genius, rather than of philosophic rigor or profundity. The au...

The Pious Sex strives to enlighten the reader with respect to the relationship between women and religion. The notion that there is a special relationship between women and piety may call to mind the worst of the prejudices associated with women over the ages: the characterization of women as superstitious and inherently irrational creatures who must be kept firmly in hand by the patriarchal establishment. The suggestion that there is a special relationship between women and piety...

In this heart-warming story, children will journey with Charlie the racoon, as he learns to face his fears, make choices, and discover what it means to live God's way. With gentle lessons from Scripture woven through each adventure, young readers will see how God's Word gives strength, courage, and joy no matter what they face. Charlie's story will inspire children to trust God, love others, and walk in His ways every day.

This book is not about Christian doctrine, nor is it a step-by-step guide toward your Christian journey. Rather, it is a book you can carry with you to guide you toward living a life full of inner peace. This book will help you focus on the things of the Lord Jesus Christ and to keep Him the center in all you do. This book directs you to how important your foundation in life is, as well as your belief system. The book also covers the importance of listening to the right people and staying ...

This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - estimated 6650 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau • Emile • The Social Contract & Discourses • Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes. • Émile; Or, Concerning Education; Extracts • Quotes and Images From The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau

The renowned political thinker and author of The Origins of Totalitarianism examines the troubling consequences of humanity's increasing power.A work of striking originality, The Human Condition is in many respects more relevant today than when it first appeared in 1958. In her study of the state of modern humanity, Hannah Arendt considers humankind in terms of its ever-expanding capabilities. Her analysis reveals a troubling paradox: that as human...

This Bible study series from beloved Bible teacher Kay Arthur and the teaching staff of Precept Ministries tackles important issues in brief, easy-to-grasp lessons you can benefit from personally or as part of a small group. Each book in the series includes six 40-minute studies designed to draw you into God’s Word through basic inductive Bible study.As Kay explains, "Rather than simply reading or listening to what others say about a subject, you are going to see for yourself what ...

Newly translated by Peter ConstantineEdited and with an Introduction by Leo DamroschThe Essential Writings of Rousseau collects the best and most indispensable work of one of the world’s most influential writers. A towering figure of Enlightenment thought, Jean-Jacques Rousseau was also one of that movement’s most passionate and persuasive critics. His extraordinarily original observations on politics, education, and human nature we...

'These hours of solitude and meditation are the only time of the day when I am completely myself' Reveries of the Solitary Walker is Rousseau's last great work, the product of his final years of exile from the society that condemned his political and religious views. Returning to Paris the philosopher determines to keep a faithful record of the thoughts and ideas that come to him on his perambulations. Part reminiscence, part reflection, enlivened by anecdote and encounters, the Reveries f...