Jurisprudence: Outlines, Diagrams, and Study Sheets is a collection of outlines and diagrams as an aid to the study of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory. Designed to help you get the big picture of the theories, jurists, and philosophical and historical background of the subject. Use the diagrams to see an overall picture of each subtopic before you begin reading your texts, to organize your notes, and to review and revise. Prepare for your exams by using them to test your knowledge ...

To and Fro Upon the Earth is a hauntingly beautiful debut novel that explores the human spirit's struggle for meaning amidst chaos.Jay, a man released after a decade of confinement, steps into a world both familiar and foreign, grappling with loss and the fragments of a life left behind. His journey unfolds through bus trips to unknown destinations, desolate deserts, a storm-ravaged fishing vessel, and surreal visions that blur the lines between reality and dream. From the...

This book examines the prayer texts in the collection of ancient documents known as the Apostolic Fathers, written during the early second century. The book begins with an overview of the Apostolic Fathers and of the prayers found therein. Appendices include every prayer passage in the nine documents. The core of the book explores the function of prayer in the letters of the collection (1 Clement, The Letter of Ignatius, Polycarp to the Philippians, and the Martyrdom of Polycarp). Each let...

This preliminary study explores the concept and practice of prayer found in the writings of six major Stoic philosophers from the ancient world: Zeno, Cleanthes, Chrysippus, Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Placing these writers in their context within the evolution of Stoic philosophy, and in their socio-religious and historical context, McDowell then characterizes the nature, purpose, and practices of Stoic prayer.A brief comparison with prayer from the New Testament close...

Dive into So Deep in Shadow, a captivating collection of short stories inspired by the multifaceted nature of the word "so." This anthology explores human resilience, chaos, and hope through ten evocative tales.From a mysterious fog engulfing a city in "So Dense" to the chilling debut of the guillotine in "So Humane," and the deceptive kindness in "So Kind," each story delves into the complexities of the human condition. Other narratives, like "So Long," born from a haunti...

Mortals As They Walk is a riveting sci-fi thriller that delves into the ethical quagmire of genetic engineering.Pate Williamson, a once-promising tech innovator now living on the streets, is recruited for a secretive project promising riches—but at a cost. Eris, a woman grappling with the loss of her family and child, joins the same experiment, seeking answers to her past. Meanwhile, Salim, a teenager raised in a carefully curated lie, discovers his true identity as a prod...

Most of us never had anyone teach us how to pray. We mimicked what we heard from others. Sometimes this leads us to a repetitive and even shallow prayer life.Yet the Bible contains hundreds of passages about prayer, with a lot of richness and variety. This third volume of the Praying through the Bible helps us enrich our own prayers by studying those found in the Bible.Covering the 51 prayers in the four books, from the time of King David through the fall of Jerusalem, each...

A sample collection of previously published short stories that will entertain and perhaps disturb you. Author Markus McDowell explores his favorite themes about of life, death, suffering, and chaos. His characters find themselves in such chaotic situations…how would you respond?

Dive into The Sky Over Chaos, a captivating collection of short stories that explores the human condition through a lens of raw emotion, resilience, and unexpected twists.This anthology weaves nine distinct tales, each a poignant exploration of life's challenges and triumphs. From the heart-wrenching loss of a family in "Three Days" to the disorienting unraveling of reality in "Turn and Face the Change," McDowell's storytelling grips readers with its vivid imagery and psyc...

There are hundreds of passages about prayer in the Bible: teachings about prayer, mentions of prayer, and, of course, actual prayers. These are excellent resources for learning about the types of prayers, styles, content, when and where, and so much more. This series, Praying Through the Bible, examines each instance of a prayer passage, looking at the historical and cultural background and the context, the meaning of the prayer, and then offering a brief idea of how it might be used as a ...

VisuaLaw Study Guide Vol 1: Introduction to Common Law is a three-part study aid for UK law students to help prepare for exams. The book contains three sections: Outlines, Diagrams, and Exam Study Sheets.Outlines are detailed outlines of the course material, arranged by topic.Diagrams are perfect companions to the Outlines, containing flow charts, diagrams, and other visual aids for each topic.Exam Study Sheets are condensed outlines, perfect for getting the 'big pi...

Enjoy these six winning short stories from the Riversong Short Story Contest, 2022. Unique, quirky, thought-provoking stories in various contemporary genres.The contest and volume was run and edited by Neela Tudurí-Kłepfisch, editor and writer at Sulis International Press. A panel of six publishers, editors, authors, and book reviewers reviewed more than 30 finalists to choose the six winners."Redemption in the Thorny Thicket" by Sean Anderson."6EQUJ4, Thank...