In "The Sin and Danger of Self-Love," Robert Cushman embarks on a meticulous theological exploration of the concept of self-love within a Christian framework. Cushman's literary style is characterized by its rigorous philosophical inquiry and eloquent prose, deftly intertwining scripture with psychological insight. Engaging with historical context, he draws upon doctrines from the Church Fathers to contemporary thought, presenting self-love not merely as a psychological phenomenon but as a...

"The Sin and Danger of Self-Love" by Robert Cushman explores the complex relationship between self-love and moral integrity. Cushman argues that while self-love is a natural human inclination, it can lead to destructive behaviors when it becomes excessive. The book delves into the philosophical and theological implications of self-love, warning readers about the potential pitfalls of prioritizing oneself above others. Through a critical lens, Cushman encourages a balanced approach to self-...

In "The Sin and Danger of Self-Love," Robert Cushman delves into the intricate relationship between self-adoration and its psychological and spiritual ramifications. Set against the backdrop of early 17th-century Puritan thought, the text employs a didactic literary style that fuses rigorous theological discourse with eloquent prose. Cushman meticulously critiques the perils of excessive self-love, juxtaposing it with foundational Christian tenets that advocate humility and self-denial. Hi...

Robert Cushman, the author of the preceding discourse, was one of the most distinguished characters among that collection of worthies, who quitted England on account of their religious difficulties, and settled with Mr. John Robinson, their pastor in the city of Leyden, in Holland, in the year 1609. Proposing afterwards a removal to America in the year 1617, Mr. Cushman and Mr. John Carver, (afterwards the first Governor of New-Plymouth) were sent over to England, as their agents, to agree...

The popular Holiday Mice are back once again, and this time they’re going on an egg hunt. Distracted by the beautiful spring day, the littlest mouse is the only one who doesn’t find any eggs . . . until he stumbles upon a very special egg that turns out to be the best one of all.Young readers will identify with the littlest mouse’s antics and delight in his eventual success as the story reaches its charming surprise ending. Filled with cheerful pastel colors, oversized eggs, and ad...

"Skip! Hop! Zip! Nip!" The sprightly characters from "Halloween Mice!" frolic across a wintry landscape to deliver valentines to all their woodland friends. Lively rhymed text filled with sounds that are fun to say aloud, and a simple mystery -- what happened to the littlest mouse? -- that is happily solved, make this a perfect book to share with a very young audience.

In the first Supreme Court history told primarily through eyewitness accounts from Court insiders, Clare Cushman provides readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the people, practices, and traditions that have shaped an American institution for more than 200 years. Each chapter covers one general thematic topic and weaves a narrative from memoirs, letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts by the Justices, their spouses and children, court reporters, clerks, oral advocates, court staff, jou...

Join Geronimo for his biggest, most fabumouse adventure yet! Dragons, mermaids, and much, much more await readers in this very special edition! I knew from the start that it was no ordinary day, but I certainly didn't expect to find a golden staircase in my attic. Up at the top, there was a door. And beyond the door was a world I never could have imagined -- the Kingdom of Fantasy! Along with my guide, a frog named Scribblehopper, I set off on an incredible adventure to save the Queen of t...

The "profound and disturbing" national bestseller written by a Guantánamo prisoner—now a major feature film starring Tahar Rahim and Jodie Foster ( The New York Times Book Review).When The Mauritanian was first published as Guantánamo Diary in 2015—heavily redacted by the U.S. government—Mohamedou Ould Slahi was still imprisoned at the detainee camp in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, despite a federal court ruling ordering his release, and it was un...

This NEW Geronimo Stilton series spinoff stars spooky, silly Creepella von Cacklefur!Creepella von Cacklefur and her niece, Shivereen, visit scary Squeakspeare Mansion. There they meet Bobby Squeakspeare, a descendent of the famouse writer, William Squeakspeare. Will the spooky rooms and ghosts they find inside the mansion be friendly--or frightening?

Acclaimed journalist Jeffrey Toobin takes us into the chambers of the most important—and secret—legal body in our country, the Supreme Court, revealing the complex dynamic among the nine people who decide the law of the land. An institution at a moment of transition, the Court now stands at a crucial point, with major changes in store on such issues as abortion, civil rights, and church-state relations. Based on exclusive interviews with the justices and with a keen sense of the Court’s hi...

For readers who loved Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time this extraordinary debut will make you laugh and cry.A story that crosses time and generations, for adventure-loving readers young and old.“My dad died twice. Once when he was thirty nine and again four years later when he was twelve.”On Al Chaudhury’s twelfth birthday his beloved Grandpa Byron gives him a letter from Al’s late father. In it Al receives a mission: travel back to 1984 ...