China has bulked large in the imagination of the Catholic Church for 500 years. It had been central to the missionary dream of the Jesuits for almost as long. However, only with this book's appearance has the detailed focus of attention shifted to the substantial and neglected period of catholic and Jesuit engagement with china - the almost 120 years from the second arrival of the Jesuits. Matteo Ricci the polymath, Ferdinand Verbeist and Adam Schall von Bell the astronomers and the exquis...

China has bulked large in the imagination of the Catholic Church for 500 years. It had been central to the missionary dream of the Jesuits for almost as long. However, only with this book's appearance has the detailed focus of attention shifted to the substantial and neglected period of catholic and Jesuit engagement with china - the almost 120 years from the second arrival of the Jesuits. Matteo Ricci the polymath, Ferdinand Verbeist and Adam Schall von Bell the astronomers and the exquis...

This book examines William Langland’s late medieval poem, The Vision of Piers Plowman, in light of contemporary intellectual thought. David Strong argues that where the philosophers John Duns Scotus and William of Ockham revolutionize the view of human potential through their theories of epistemology, ethics, and freedom of the will, Langland vivifies these ideas by contextualizing them in an individual’s search for truth and love. Specifically, the text ponders the intersection between re...

Inspired by Psalm 1, Strong’s lyrical text reminds little ones that God loves them and gives them strength. From Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, this uplifting book encourages little ones to find strength in God’s great love for them.Like a little tree planted by a fresh stream, children can grow strong and joyful when they draw close to God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking,...

About those meltdowns, blowups, and one-word answers . . .Some say that's just how boys are--prone to outbursts or sullenness. But what's behind these and other issues?Drawing from twenty-five years of counseling boys and working with parents, David Thomas sheds light on common emotional struggles, including anger, anxiety, and depression, and shares practical ways you can help your son be● Resourceful--equipped to ...

Mountains of gems? Nanotech warfare? Brain data implants? Biologist Pia Lamotte just wants a strong espresso and a tent under the stars, but fate has bigger plans. Download this smart and sexy near future space opera now!E-book available on Kindle Unlimited.Pia is a stunning woman, whose genius is sought after by the handful of Multinational corporations left fighting for control over the ravaged Earth of 2056. As rampant starvation and cli...

When a body is discovered high up in a remote mountain cave, Deputy Sheriff Tara Strong quickly realizes she has a serial killer on her hands. In a race against time, Tara must comb the hundreds of caves in an endless mountain range to stop the killer before he outwits her and claims his next victim.“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”—Reader review for Only Murder⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐GIRL WITHOUT A HOME is book #2 in a new serie...

A second hiker is found murdered near an idyllic mountain lake, and Deputy Sheriff Tara Strong finds herself in the race of her life to catch a serial killer. Is he, as everyone suspects, an outsider? Or may he be closer than they think? “A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!” —Reader review for Only Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GIRL WITHOUT A NAME is book #4 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whos...

When a B&B owner in a small mountain town is found dead, suspects abound, and it falls to Deputy Sheriff Tara Strong to crack the case. But when another victim shows up, Tara soon realizes this case is far more complex—and shocking—than it seems, and time is running short before this killer strikes again.“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”—Reader review for Only Murder⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐GIRL WITHOUT A TRACE is book #3 in a new...

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13The world reeled. And wept. Our hearts tried to absorb the shockwaves. To make sense of the madness. The peace of a Haitian children’s home and school shattered with cries and fire. And blood. Three beautiful servant hearts murdered . . . brutally. Judes, Davy, and Natalie joined the ranks of that grand company of martyrs in May 2024.When David and Alicia L...

Master HTML and CSS fundamentals to create beautiful websites. The best book on the market for modern web design fundamentals for 2021 and beyond! Every one of the over 4 billion webpages online today use HTML markup language to display its content. HTML is everywhere. Experienced developers know that a mastery of HTML and CSS fundamentals is not only an essential web design skill, but also the solid foundation of a robust coding skillset. In HTML & CSS QuickStart Guide author, instructor,...

Some companies and products seem to thrive year after year.What’s their secret? A powerful brand.David Aaker, Vice Chairman of Prophet and Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley, has won five major career awards in marketing and has written six groundbreaking books that have shaped how businesses build and grow their brands.Now, in this fully revised second edition, Aaker brings his most impactful insights together into one masterclass.Inside, yo...