How can the world's religious traditions debate within the public sphere? In this book, Nicholas Adams shows the importance of Habermas' approaches to this question. The full range of Habermas' work is considered, with detailed commentary on the more difficult texts. Adams energetically rebuts some of Habermas' arguments, particularly those which postulate the irrationality or stability of religious thought. Members of different religious traditions need to understand their own ethical pos...

In the west coast port city of Gothenburg, Sweden, the architect Gunnar Asplund built a modest extension to an old courthouse on the main square (1934–36). Judged today to be one of the finest works of modern architecture, the courthouse extension was immediately the object of a negative newspaper campaign led by one of the most noted editors of the day, Torgny Segerstedt. Famous for his determined opposition to National Socialism, he also took a principled stand against the undermining of...

In the divided kingdom of Havyn, mourning gives way to mystery when a beloved lord dies under suspicious circumstances. His grieving widow soon discovers her husband's death was no accident. Drawn into a web of political intrigue, ancient magic, and fragile alliances, she reluctantly steps into a position of power, vowing to uncover the truth. To aid her quest, a young, underestimated governess named Ena is summoned from the outskirts of the kingdom. A sharp mind with a complex past, Ena m...

Eclipse of Grace offers original insights into the roots of modern theology by introducing systematic theologians and Christian ethicists to Hegel through a focus on three of his seminal texts: Phenomenology of Spirit, Science of Logic, and Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion.Presents brilliant and original insights into Hegel’s significance for modern theologyArgues that, theologically, Hegel has been misconstrued and that much more ca...

Theology, Fantasy, and the Imagination offers analyses of the theological, philosophical, and religious imagination found in fantasy literature, the theological imagination, and table-top games. Part I offers an invocation to the study through a theological reflection of the “old magic.” Part II analyzes classical Christian fantasy—ranging from dogmatic theological reflection on the fantastic imagination to analyses of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Part III analyzes the post-Christian tur...

The integrity of democratic elections, both in the United States and abroad, is an important problem. In this Element, we present a data-driven approach that evaluates the performance of the administration of a democratic election, before, during, and after Election Day. We show that this data-driven method can help to improve confidence in the integrity of American elections.

Jason England never knew that his parents weren't his biological parents. Or that he wasn't even from Earth. Or that the magical tales of the Keash caves he and his best friend Kristine played in as children were actually true. All he knew was that one day, as they were playing, she disappeared and only he seemed to care or even remember her.When Jason learns the truth about his parents, he embarks on a journey to find Kristine. Starting in the cave where she disappeared, he discov...

After an invigorating trip through the Rocky Mountains, recent graduate Carlson Veitch lands his first real job. The idealistic young man thinks success will require nothing more than wearing a tie, a regular bedtime and a daily shave. Little does Carlson know that a labour dispute, impossible students and a villainous boss are all ready to test his resolve.Nicholas Adams debut novel Escaping the Grind flings you into the angst-filled world of Carlson Veit...

Based on the true event of the author's dwarf hamster, Roman, Who Has A Pet Hamster? recounts the day when Roman escaped from his enclosure, ate rat poison (left by landlord), and had an emergency vet visit. Who Has A Pet Hamster? introduces the basics of hamster care-housing, diet, health, and bonding. It features a Hispanic family, and talks about the harmful effects of rodenticides on the prey-predator ecosystem.

Vous êtes à l'hôpital et vous ne vous souvenez de rien. À qui pouvez-vous faire confiance ?Fascinant, bourré de suspense et de retournements, ce thriller psychologique vous tiendra en haleine jusqu'à la dernière page. Fans de Sisters de Michelle Adams et du Couple d'à côté de Shari Lapena, ce livre est pour vous !Quand Chloé Daniels ouvre les yeux, elle n'a aucun souvenir des événements qui l'ont conduite à l'hôpital. Complètement amnésique, elle ne reconna...

This book examines contemporary technologically saturated life and argues that decline is not approaching but already underway. It names current reality as immediate modernity and defines its dominant state as The Decline: a loop where digital technology and capitalism reinforce one another while eroding meaning, stability, and future direction. The chapters trace how acceleration shifts from promise to paralysis: systems upgrade, yet social life repeats, exhausts, and fr...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Need to Know: Nicholas Reynolds' Classified Accounts of WWII Espionage"Step into the shadowy world of World War II espionage with this gripping memoir from veteran intelligence operative Nicholas Reynolds. Witness firsthand the courage, deception, and sacrifice that defined the conflict's hidden war.From his early days as a young man in Birmingham to his clandestine training in the Special Operations Executive, Reynolds...