“Ridiculously good” (The New York Times) author Thomas Pierce's debut novel is a funny, poignant love story that answers the question: What happens after we die? (Lots of stuff, it turns out).Jim Byrd died. Technically. For a few minutes. The diagnosis: heart attack at age thirty. Revived with no memory of any tunnels, lights, or angels, Jim wonders what--if anything--awaits us on the other side.Then a ghost shows up. Maybe. Jim and his new wife, A...

'Ridiculously good' (New York Times) author Thomas Pierce's debut novel is a brilliantly dazzling and poignant love story that answers the question: What happens after we die? (Lots of stuff, it turns out.)Will we meet again? I believe we will, but as for proof I can only offer my story, nothing more.Jim Byrd died. Technically. For a few minutes. The diagnosis: heart attack at age thirty. Revived with no memory of any tunnels, lights or an...

'Ridiculously good...[There's a] feeling of being inside a bubble while reading Mr. Pierce, and it is a bubble you won't want to leave' Janet Maslin, New York TimesThe stories in Thomas Pierce's Hall of Small Mammals take place at the confluence of the commonplace and the cosmic, the intimate and the infinite. A fossil-hunter, a comedian, a hot- air balloon pilot, parents and children, believers and nonbelievers, the people in the...

Jim Byrd a une vie normale, jusqu’au jour où il fait un arrêt cardiaque. Revenu à lui, il apprend qu’il est resté mort cinq minutes entières. Pourtant, il n’a vu ni lumière blanche accueillante ni chœur de séraphins, juste le vide, l’absence. Grâce à un réseau électrique installé autour de son cœur, il ne risque plus rien et peut même suivre les battements et les crises de son cœur sur une appli smartphone. Cette impression de tenir son propre cœur dans sa main le fait réfléchir, d’autant ...

A wild, inventive ride of a short story collection from a distinctive new American storyteller. The author of the forthcoming novel, The Afterlives.The stories in Thomas Pierce’s Hall of Small Mammals take place at the confluence of the commonplace and the cosmic, the intimate and the infinite. A fossil-hunter, a comedian, a hot- air balloon pilot, parents and children, believers and nonbelievers, the people in these stories are struggling to unde...

“Ridiculously good” (The New York Times) author Thomas Pierce's debut novel is a funny, poignant love story that answers the question: What happens after we die? (Lots of stuff, it turns out).Jim Byrd died. Technically. For a few minutes. The diagnosis: heart attack at age thirty. Revived with no memory of any tunnels, lights, or angels, Jim wonders what--if anything--awaits us on the other side.Then a ghost shows up. Maybe. Jim and his new wife, A...

A wild, inventive ride of a short story collection from a distinctive new American storyteller.The stories in Thomas Pierce’s Hall of Small Mammals take place at the confluence of the commonplace and the cosmic, the intimate and the infinite. A fossil-hunter, a comedian, a hot- air balloon pilot, parents and children, believers and nonbelievers, the people in these stories are struggling to understand the absurdity and the magnitude of what it means to exi...

In "Thomas Carlyle," John Nichol offers a comprehensive examination of the life and works of one of 19th-century Britain'Äôs most influential figures. Using a biographical approach intertwined with literary criticism, Nichol explores Carlyle's complex relationship with his contemporary society, addressing themes such as individualism, historical progress, and the nature of heroism. This meticulously researched text is written in a clear yet erudite style, capturing the essence of Carlyle's...

LA APOSTASÍA es una poderosa colección de escritos clásicos que aborda uno de los temas más inquietantes del cristianismo: el abandono de la fe. A través de las penetrantes reflexiones de reconocidos teólogos como Spurgeon, Pink y Owen, esta obra desentraña las causas, señales y consecuencias de la apostasía, mientras ofrece sabiduría atemporal sobre la perseverancia de los verdaderos creyentes. Con análisis profundos de pasajes bíblicos controversiales y advertencias prác...

In "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater," Thomas De Quincey embarks on a deeply personal exploration of addiction, documenting his experiences with opium in a lyrical and confessional tone. This seminal text blends autobiography with philosophical reflection, capturing the paradox of pleasure and torment inherent in substance use. De Quincey's narrative weaves together vivid imagery and introspective commentary, situating his experiences within the broader Romantic discourse of the early...

Whether intentional or not, the power of a moment in popular culture like The Witcher can illuminate and question what might be taken for granted or left unseen in our world. Theology, Religion and The Witcher: Gods and Golden Dragons takes a profound look at the intersection of popular culture and religious studies in Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher. The twelve contributors offer close readings and analysis of an eclectic tapestry of characters and stories from ...

Thomas Boyd's "Through the Wheat" is a poignant exploration of the inner lives of soldiers during World War I, framed through vivid narrative techniques and rich imagery. The novel unfolds with a lyrical yet stark prose style, capturing the tension between the brutality of war and the fragility of human emotion. Set against the backdrop of the trenches, Boyd delves into themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the ambiguous nature of heroism, inviting readers to contemplate the psychological ...