In a world obsessed with the temporary, here is a masterpiece that dares to confront the eternal."The Four Last Things" takes you on an extraordinary journey into the most profound mysteries of human existence. With piercing insight and timeless wisdom, this remarkable work illuminates the four ultimate destinations of every human soul: Death, which none can escape; Judgment, which none can avoid; Heaven, which surpasses all imagination; and Hell, which exceeds all fears.Dr...

In The Danger of Prosperity William Bates (1625-1699) insightfully teaches Christians how wealth, honor, and fame often contribute to the downfall of the unwary. He challenges his readers with the tender encouragement of a shepherd, to carefully consider the ways in which prosperity that is abused is both fatal and destructive, while providing numerous helps that Christians who enjoy God's hand of blessing can use to avoid its sinful abuse and improve it to God's glory and their e...

William Bates begins his autobiography with a compilation of childhood memories best described by following the analogy set in the title. He describes memories as though marked by tombstones commemorating a childhood marred by abuse. He revisits his past through the benefit of self-analysis, endurance, and self-motivation. The early years in the “historical Paradise” of Niagara-on-the-Lake included boyhood escapades which he describes with fondness and humor. There are sporadic hints of so...

In a world obsessed with the temporary, here is a masterpiece that dares to confront the eternal."The Four Last Things" takes you on an extraordinary journey into the most profound mysteries of human existence. With piercing insight and timeless wisdom, this remarkable work illuminates the four ultimate destinations of every human soul: Death, which none can escape; Judgment, which none can avoid; Heaven, which surpasses all imagination; and Hell, which exceeds all fears.Dr...

In dit boek maakt Bates duidelijk hoe rijkdom en aanzien vaak zorgen voor de ondergang van onvoorzichtige mensen. Met liefdevolle vermaningen wekt hij zijn lezers op om zorgvuldig te onderzoeken hoe gevaarlijk een verkeerde omgang met aards bezit is. Hij geeft christenen talloze handreikingen om misbruik te vermijden en hun voorspoed te gebruiken tot Gods eer en hun eigen eeuwige winst. William Bates (1625-1699) was een gewaardeerde puriteinse predikant die tijdens de 'Great Ejection' van ...

"The Digital Puritan" is a quarterly digest of carefully selected Puritan works which provides a steady diet of sound Puritan teaching. The language has been gently modernised to render it more readable, while still retaining much of the flavour and character of the original text. Hundreds of helpful notes and Scripture references (in the English Standard Version®) are included as end-notes; no internet connection is needed.The following articles appear in this autumn 2014 edition:...

El libro cristiano sobre la meditación presenta una recopilación de textos de destacados autores de diferentes épocas, todos enfocados en la importancia y la práctica de la meditación según la Palabra de Dios. A través de diversas perspectivas, los escritores ofrecen definiciones, explicaciones y exhortaciones para que los creyentes desarrollen una vida de meditación espiritual profunda.En primer lugar, Thomas Watson ofrece una definición detallada de la meditación y cómo esta se f...

Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (1808–1877) was an English author and social reformer. After Norton left her husband in 1836, he sued her friend and Prime Minister Lord Melbourne for adultery. Though the claim was thrown out of court, Norton was denied a divorce and access to her children. In response to this, Norton campaigned vehemently, which eventually led to the passing of the Custody of Infants Act 1839, the Matrimonial Causes Act 1857, and the Married Women's Property Act 1870. This...

Savannah habitats comprise an ecologically important, but ultimately fragile, ecosystem. They constitute one of the largest biomes on Earth, covering almost 20% of the land surface, and can be simply described as tropical and subtropical grasslands with scattered bushes and trees. Most savannahs occur in Africa, although smaller areas can be found in South America, India, and Australia. They form a rich mosaic of diverse ecosystems, and this book offers a concise but comprehensive introduc...

Fifteen years in the making, a landmark reinterpretation of the life of a pivotal figure in British and European history In this magisterial addition to the Yale English Monarchs series, David Bates combines biography and a multidisciplinary approach to examine the life of a major figure in British and European history. Using a framework derived from studies of early medieval kingship, he assesses each phase of William’s life to establish why so many trusted William to inv...

According to this book, patients with eye conditions like unclear close and distant vision, astigmatism, crossed/wandering eyes, cataracts, and glaucoma can relieve their symptoms by performing some physical practices or eye gymnastics. The methods presented here are safe and can be used by children. The practices are based on the principle of multiple repetitive relaxations of eye muscles, which we don't have a habit of practicing on a daily basis. This historical book is especially inter...

From the editor of the award-winning anthology Unfettered comes the newest installment in the science fiction and fantasy series, Unfettered III.Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors...