The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is the talented but obscure Gerald Morgan.

Published in 1981, Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Central Asia 1810-1895 is a valuable contribution to the field of Middle Eastern Studies.

This fourth volume of essays under the title The Shaping of English Poetry consolidates the work of the previous three volumes on the great subjects of English literature in the Medieval and Renaissance periods. The Norman Conquest of England built upon the rich foundation of Anglo-Saxon England but did not destroy it; thus the present volume begins with the commemoration of English heroism in The Battle of Maldon. In the late twelfth century we encounter in Chrétien de T...

A short history pocketbook of Wales by a renowned historian. From the Romans onward, via Vikings, Saxons, Normans and Flemings, the Welsh have both resisted and absorbed invasion after invasion. Princes, papists, protestants, politicians, patriots, prophets and proletarians pass swiftly before us in this gripping narrative of conquest, resistance and survival.

The thirteen essays in this book, presented in honour of Dr A.V.C. (Carl) Schmidt, are designed to reflect the range of his interests. Dr Schmidt, who was a Fellow at Balliol College, Oxford from 1972 until his retirement in 2011, is best known for his comprehensive four-text edition of Piers Plowman, the fruit of a lifetime’s work on that text. He has also made a major contribution to the study of Chaucer and the medieval English contemplatives, and these authors also find a plac...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Do you feel like you NEED something, all the time?Does your brain run on stimulation, quick satisfaction, and immediate gratification?You’re most likely one of many experiencing an issue that has slowly wrapped its hands around the throat of modern society at large – and that is Dopamine Addiction. In a world where a laugh and a cry are both a click away at any given moment, we’ve grown ...

In "Witchcraft Today," Gerald Brosseau Gardner presents a groundbreaking exploration of modern witchcraft, specifically focusing on Wicca, the revival of ancient pagan practices intertwined with contemporary spirituality. Written with accessible yet eloquent prose, Gardner meticulously debunks prevalent misconceptions surrounding witchcraft, offering a rich tapestry of history, belief systems, and practices. He effectively situates Wicca within the broader context of 20th-century occult mo...

Firmly placed in the historical adventure genre, Mangadoo follows the story of George Nolan. Transported as a young convict to the Swan River Colony in Western Australia for being an accessory to the theft of a champion racehorse, George serves out his sentence working at a rural timber mill.He is determined to find the truth behind his unjust conviction. Upon gaining his freedom, and after a chance meeting with an old friend, he sets off on an adventure that takes him to Roebourne...

The biblical teaching about the deity of Christ is a precious truth and foundational to the Christian faith. It has been called "the most distinctively Christian doctrine of all"—one that must be taught and preserved.With this in mind, Robert Peterson, Christopher Morgan, Andreas Köstenberger, Steve Wellum, Gerald Bray, Alan Gomes, Ray Ortlund Jr., Stephen Nichols, and J. Nelson Jennings have collaborated to develop a theology of Christ's divinity across multiple disciplines. Combi...

From marital infidelity to global war, the world is obviously broken, leaving people desperate to find an explanation for our universal sin problem. In the latest addition to the Theology in Community series, Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson have assembled an interdisciplinary team of evangelical thinkers to explore the biblical doctrine of sin from a variety of angles. Among other contributors, popular scholar D. A. Carson discusses the contemporary significance of sin; seasoned pro...

Suffering and the Goodness of God presents biblical truths concerning suffering and challenges believers to promote justice and to emulate God's grace as they minister to others.Famine. Sickness. Terrorist Attacks. Natural disasters.Each day horrific scenes of suffering are streamed before us through television, the Internet, and newspapers. Believers are taught that God is good, and they believe this truth. Yet when they are faced with suffering and hardships, the...

The kingdom of God is a very large biblical category indeed. Accordingly, a comprehensive understanding of the kingdom would illuminate many aspects of theology. With this in mind, Bruce Waltke, Robert Yarbrough, Gerald Bray, Clinton Arnold, Gregg Allison, Stephen Nichols, and Anthony Bradley have collaborated to articulate a full view of the kingdom of God across multiple disciplines. One of the most important books on the kingdom since G. E. Ladd, this volume offers a robust theology and...