**Everyone’s talking about “community” these days. Arnold and Merton say it can be lived, too.In this time-honored manifesto,** Arnold and Merton add their voices to the vital discussion of what real community is all about: love, joy, unity, and the great “adventure of faith” shared with others along the way. Neither writer describes (or prescribes) community here, but they do provide a vision to guide our search.For both the uninitiated seeker and the veteran,

Master the abstract mathematical structures driving computer science and physics without getting lost in dense formalism. This listener-friendly guide transforms intimidating academic concepts into an intuitive journey of discovery. By trading complex equations for simple language and relatable stories, you will finally grasp the universal patterns connecting diverse fields of thought.Perfect for a productive morning commute or a focused session of intellectual exploration, this au...

Bridge Building invites readers to consider the practical theological value of metanoia and praxis. This requires a conversion toward social action that seeks to transform personal prejudices and political realities where social injustice is accepted as the cultural norm, specifically regarding the global ecological problem, the plight of migrants and refugees, and extreme global poverty. In this way, the paradigm of Bridge Building serves the Church by overcoming the fragmentation between...

An Introduction to the Theology and Themes of MatthewWho is Jesus, and how can I become more like him? These fundamental questions echo through the ages, shape the Great Commission, and lie at the heart of the Christian life. Thankfully, the Gospel of Matthew offers a compelling answer, presenting Jesus as King, Teacher, and Messiah, while showing what it looks like to live faithfully in response to his call.In this volume of the New Testament Theo...

In 'In the Sargasso Sea,' Thomas A. Janvier weaves a rich tapestry of maritime adventure and psychological introspection, exploring the enigmatic allure of the Sargasso Sea and its historical significance. Through his evocative prose and vivid imagery, Janvier captures the sea's haunting beauty and frightening depths, blending naturalistic observations with elements of romance and existential inquiry. His deft literary style, characterized by lyrical descriptions and a nuanced narrative vo...

A new edition of the classic that helped launch the Centering Prayer movement.Centering Prayer is a precious part of the ancient spiritual traditions of the West. When Finding Grace at the Center was first published in 1978, people all over the world welcomed this practical guide to a simple and beautiful form of meditative prayer. Reflections and advice on Centering Prayers possibilitiesand its pitfallsare presented with clarity and simplicity, with a vision of the deeper life...

The classic novel, read by Michael Pennington and featuring an immersive musical soundtrack to enhance your audiobook listening experience!Hardy called this story 'a deadly war waged between flesh and spirit'. It is a tale of doomed love and unfulfilled promise that revolves around Jude Fawley, an ambitious and intelligent young man, his cousin Sue Bridehead and his academic mentor Phillotson.Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narratio...

Hardy called this story 'a deadly war waged between flesh and spirit'. It is a tale of doomed love and unfulfilled promise that revolves around Jude Fawley, an ambitious and intelligent young man, his cousin Sue Bridehead and his academic mentor Phillotson.(P)1996 Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks

Airship Lies is a Steampunk/Western anthology containing five stories from the Age of Wonder, ranging from the Old West to the wilderness beyond the Frontier to the very edge of space itself.Pressure: In a world where men have begun their conquest of space in rickety, steam-powered spaceships called Fultons, a desperate freight crew struggles to make an impossible deadline.The Leash: A boy gets caught up in a storm and finds himself the unwelcome guest of the pirate crew of...

This audiobook narrated by Simon Vance presents a major new translation of the explosive book that transformed our worldKarl Marx (1818–1883) was living in exile in England when he embarked on an ambitious, multivolume critique of the capitalist system of production. Though only the first volume saw publication in Marx's lifetime, it would become one of the most consequential books in history. This magnificent new edition of Capital is a translation of Marx...

For most people most of the time, prayer is hard. It is especially difficult—not to mention unsatisfying—when people experience it as formal, dry, and repetitious. But what might happen if you discovered a simple prayer that changed all that? What if you discovered a prayer that changed you? In A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer, Jim Manney introduces Christians to a 500-year-old form of prayer that dramatically altered his perception of prayer and the way he prayed. The prayer is the...

Begun five years after he entered the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, ''The Sign of Jonas'' is an extraordinary view of Merton’s life in a Trappist monastery, and it serves also as a spiritual log recording the deep meaning and increasing sureness he felt in his vocation: the growth of a mind that finds in its contracted physical world new intellectual and spiritual dimensions.