"Ten Days' Tour through the Isle of Anglesea" is a captivating travel narrative by John Skinner that explores the scenic beauty and cultural richness of Anglesey, an island off the coast of Wales. Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, Skinner invites readers to experience the landscapes, historical sites, and local customs of the region. His keen observations and reflections on the people he encounters provide a personal touch, making the journey relatable and immersive. The b...

In The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Ezekiel, John Skinner offers a comprehensive commentary and interpretation of one of the most complex and profound books in the Old Testament. Skinner situates Ezekiel within its historical context, exploring the prophet's role during the Babylonian exile and the challenges faced by the Jewish community in a foreign land. His work seeks to illuminate the themes of judgment, restoration, and the sovereignty of God that permeate Ezekiel's messages.Skinne...

Starting with basic psychology and simple logic, this book will walk you through the concepts and conclusions that caused my quality of life to skyrocket. Whether you're atheist, religious, in poverty, or wealthy, this book can help you find the next step in your personal journey toward self-fulfillment.

The autobiography of one of the most popular saints in history, now available in a new translation.Beyond being recognized as the patron saint of Ireland (perhaps for having chased some nonexistent snakes off the Emerald Isle), little else is popularly known about Saint Patrick. And yet, Patrick left behind a unique document, his Confession, which tells us much about both his life and his beliefs. This autobiography, originally written in the fifth century, and short by mo...

A collection of monastic readings are drawn from a full range of writings from the early and contemporary monastics of various orders and from differing denominations, and includes background information on each author.

We left Capel Cerig early this morning on horseback with the design of examining the Celtic remains in the Isle of Anglesea the Harper of the inn accompanying us in the capacity of interpreter. After a ride of fifteen miles along the vale of Nantffrancon by Lord Penrhyn’s quarries we came to Moel-don ferry about eleven o’clock when returning our horses by a boy (fol. 22a) (previously sent forward for the purpose from Capel Cerig) we proceeded as pedestrians. Our passage across the Menai sa...

Though a familiar name, little was known about the English mystic Margery Kempe (c. 1373-c. 1440) for hundreds of years except that she had an association with the great Julian of Norwich. This all changed in 1934 with the discovery of The Book of Margery Kempe in a library where it had lain hidden for four hundred years. Finding Margery's own story was important not just because of the light it shed on her life, but it also turned out to be the first known autobiography in the En...

The formal and expressive range of canonic eighteenth-century fiction is enourmous: between them Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Smollett and Sterne seem to have anticipated just about every question confronting the modern novelist; and Aphra Behn even raises a number of issues overlooked by her male successors. But one might also reverse the coin: much of what is present in these writers will today seem remote and bizarre. There is, in fact, only one novelist from the 'long' eighteenth centu...

In a time of rapid technological change and corporate strategies of offshoring, jobs are being lost in all sectors of the economy. Reports of lower unemployment mask the problem of lower labor force participation. The shrinking middle class and growing precariat has been exposed. Americans are no longer unaware of power of the elite. Other problems Americans face are a failing public education system, poor access to health care, and minority and gender inequity. At the heart of the crisis ...

"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Ezekiel" by John Skinner is a scholarly masterpiece that intricately unravels the complexities of the prophetic book in the Old Testament. Published as part of The Expositor's Bible collection, Skinner, an outstanding Scottish Presbyterian minister and biblical scholar, presents a profound exploration of Ezekiel's visions and prophecies. Skinner's commentary delves into the historical context, symbolic imagery, and theological significance of Ezekiel's m...

A compelling, entertaining novel. A compassionate account of drought-stricken suffering and privation in an imaginary, least-developed African country. The description of relief and recovery activities offers readers a vivid insight of the many and varied challenges of mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and combating such crises as severe droughta description that may also assist prospective disaster managers. Peoples pleasures and their unexpected perils during that countrys emerge...

In "The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Ezekiel," John Skinner offers a meticulous and insightful exegesis of one of the Bible's most enigmatic texts. Skinner's literary style reflects a commitment to academic rigor and a deep reverence for the scriptural narrative, blending historical context with theological reflection. His analysis traverses the complexities of Ezekiel's visions, exploring themes of divine judgment, restoration, and the nature of prophecy within the socio-political lands...