The phrase rest in the shadow from Psalm 91 provides a beautiful visual of calm and security as given by a loving Father. It is a descriptor of peace and protection through all circumstances of life. The provision of safety is for the dweller or the one who resides in this impregnable fortress. The entirety of the psalm portrays the greatness, glory, and mercy of the Almighty in caring for His children. As an addendum to each chapter, a selah is written for a time of pause and reflection. ...

This anthology of hard-to-find primary documents provides a solid overview of the foundations of American media studies. Focusing on mass communication and society and how this research fits into larger patterns of social thought, this valuable collection features key texts covering the media studies traditions of the Chicago school, the effects tradition, the critical theory of the Frankfurt school, and mass society theory. Where possible, articles are reproduced in their entirety to pres...

Why do we sing and what first drove early humans to sing? How might they have sung and how might those styles have survived to the present day? This history addresses these questions and many more, examining singing as a historical and cross-cultural phenomenon. It explores the evolution of singing in a global context - from Neanderthal Man to Auto-tune via the infinite varieties of world music from Orient to Occident, classical music from medieval music to the avant-garde and popular musi...

At the heart of Christian ethics is the biblical commandment to love God and to love one's neighbor as oneself. But what is the meaning of love? Scholars have wrestled with this question since the recording of the Christian gospels, and in recent decades teachers and students of Christian ethics have engaged in vigorous debates about appropriate interpretations and implications of this critical norm.In Love and Christian Ethics, nearly two dozen leading experts analyze and assess t...

Lonely after their family moves to London, Ben and Hattie are delighted to find a new friend in the park: a talking lion wearing a top hat, dress suit and red cravat. But not only is Mr Dandy Paws an exceptionally well-dressed feline, he’s a highway lion who robs from those who are cruel to animals and invests the proceeds in animal justice. But with a P.I. on his tail, Dandy’s latest scheme – a daring break-out at London Zoo – could get Ben and Hattie into far more trouble than they barga...

An eye-opening introduction to the timelessly relevant ideas of Noam Chomsky, "arguably the most important intellectual alive" (The New York Times), this book is a penetrating, illusion-shattering look at how things really workOffering something not found anywhere else, How the World Works is pure Chomsky, but tailored for those who are new to his work. The book is made up of meticulously edited speeches and interviews, and every dazzling idea and...

Gritty, heartrending and unputdownable – the story of two sisters sent first to an English, then an Australian orphanage in the aftermath of World War II.Rita and Rosie Stevens are only nine and five years old when their widowed mother marries a violent bully called Jimmy Randall and has a baby boy by him. Under pressure from her new husband, she is persuaded to send the girls to an orphanage – not knowing that the papers she has s...

The CBC Literary Award–winning title story from Claire Battershill’s debut collection, winner of the Canadian Authors Association Emerging Writer Award, and a finalist for the Canadian Authors Association Emerging Writer Award and the PEN International / New Voices Award.For as long as Susan can remember, the circus has been part of her family’s DNA – her mother was a gifted contortionist, and her grandfather played the role of a man-wrestling bear. Coming from suc...

We all make choices. Why not learn to choose wisely?You're constantly making decisions. Some are important, some arenot. But the guidance you rely on to make those choices isvital.Woodrow Kroll's Bible study, Proverbs: The Pursuit ofGod's Wisdom, points to God as the ultimate source of wisdomand guidance plus gives practical ways to apply God's standards toevery area of life. Each of the thirteen lessons includes aScripture passage, devotional, thought-provoking ...

Do you feel held captive by the strongholds of resentment, guilt, or defeat? If so, there is hope: God has already promised a victory and he has provided weapons for the fight.In this 64-page booklet, you’ll find forty scriptures of promise and corresponding inspirational passages to encourage you that God fights for his people in difficult times. Ideal for daily reading, each segment equips you with the spiritual weapons of:WorshipScripture...

In your journey through life, what better partner could you ask for than God Himself? When you walk with God, He is always there to support you, no matter how rough your path.As in any partnership, each member plays his or her role. God, of course, is the Senior Partner and provides His tremendous assets for you, the junior partner. The Almighty takes care of everything, as long as you maintain your share of the duties. This book spells out the responsibilities of both partners thr...

Designed to accompany the Hinds’ Feet on High Places allegory, Hinds’ Feet on High Places: A Daily Devotional for Women was penned by a woman who has proven her walk with the Lord and her writing gift with other inspirational books, including You Can Be the Wife of a Happy Husband and the 1999 release, You Can Be the Happy Mom of an Empty Nest.    Most of these devotions are quiet time” meditations, ones that will draw you closer to your Lord Jesus. ...