Charles Taylor is one of the most influential and prolific philosophers in the English-speaking world. The breadth of his writings is unique, ranging from reflections on artificial intelligence to analyses of contemporary multicultural societies and the role of religion in modern western societies.In this thought-provoking introduction to Taylor's work, Ruth Abbey outlines his ideas in a coherent and accessible way without unduly reducing their richness and depth. Taylor's reflecti...

A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story.The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teacher...

The story of Ruth has captivated Christian believers for centuries, not least of all because she is one of only two women with books of the Bible named after them. Now, Diana Wallis Taylor animates this cherished part of the Old Testament, with its unforgettable cast of characters. Experience Ruth's elation as a young bride and her grief at finding herself a widow far before her time. Witness the unspeakable relief of Naomi upon hearing her daughter-in-law promise never to leave her. And c...

The events recorded in this short book occurred during the time judges ruled over Israel.It comes over as a love story between the wealthy Boaz and the poor Moabitess called Ruth. More importantly it shows that these two people were important in the genealogy of Jesus.The love that comes over in this book demonstrates the kind of love that God has for us and desires from us.

As a personal trainer and nutritionist, when I became vegan I wanted to eat nutritious, low carbohydrate and tasty food. I found lots of recipes that were nearly there but not quite. I developed lots of new recipes and my clients wanted me to share them, so here are some of my favourites.

Have you ever wanted to write, publish, and sell a book but you don't know where to start? Or maybe you're already an author and want to sell more copies and make a more reliable stream of royalties?Writer's Success Secrets was written by 21 successful authors who have gone from blank page to bestsellers. They will show you through their journey how to make an amazing career out of your writing.Whether you're a fiction or non-fiction writer, you can make a sustainable livin...

This book brings the emerging fields of practical theology and theology of the arts into a dialogue beyond the bias of modern systematic and constructive theology. The authors draw upon postmodern, post-secular, feminist, liberation, and dialogical/dialectical philosophy and theology, and their critiques of the narrow modern emphases on reason and the scientific method, as the model for all knowledge. Such a practical theology of the arts focuses the work of theology on the actual practice...

Originally published in 1948 this classic book by the feminist critic and poet Ruth Herschberger was one of an early wave of mid-century texts (along with Simon de Beauvoir’s Second Sex) that reframed the supposedly neutral world of science into a minefield of male-centered bias. Herschberger advocated for the need to correct a vision of science emerging only from the male point of view which reinforced the idea that females of all species represented a deviation from the universa...

Ruth Audio Lectures features scholar and professor Marion Taylor teaching through the book of Ruth in five engaging and challenging lessons. Based on her Ruth commentary in The Story of God Bible Commentary series, these video lessons explain and illuminate each passage of the book in light of the Bible's overarching grand story. Taylor offers an engaging and probing introduction to the entire book of Ruth, guiding viewers in creatively and faithfully living out its messages in to...

Is there a doctor who wouldn’t want to work on a cruise ship sailing to Rio?Ruth sets off on the voyage of a lifetime with her husband, Tom, yearning for a blissful break away from fifteen years as a hectic GP in the East End of London.Within days an epidemic of Norovirus takes over the ship. Strict sanitary measures are implemented.Passengers are quarantined. The mood on board changes.As the sole doctor Ruth works alongside two nurses one of whom is an alco...

Animal-Human Telepathic Connections is a bold and groundbreaking exploration of the profound, instinctive and telepathic bonds between humans and animals. Williams challenges conventional thinking, offering a fresh perspective on interspecies communication and its ethical and environmental implications.The book tackles a wide range of compelling topics, from telepathic and behavioural communication with animals such as the striking example of orcas ramming boats, potential...

Skin disease can be more than skin deepOur skin is one of the first things people notice about us. Blemishes, rashes, dry, flaky skin – all these can breed insecurity, even suicidality, even though the basic skin condition is relatively benign. Skin disease can lead to psychiatric disturbance.But symptoms of skin disease can also indicate psychological disturbance. Scratching, scarring, bleeding, rashes. These skin disturbances can be the result of psychiatr...