Walter Brueggemann was so effective for so long precisely because he called upon the church to see beyond the taken-for-granted realities it confronts by imagining God's alternative reality; to recognize that the bars of the church's entrapment are social constructs that can be deconstructed so that the church can be once again enchanted by God's good news.To challenge the taken-for-granted reality of the church and to imagine an alternative reality, Brueggemann consistently takes ...

Following the long overdue break-up from her insufferable ex-boyfriend, Macie Cunningham was ready for a fresh start. She thought she'd find that new beginning when she impulsively moved to Los Angeles with her best friend, but after six months here, all she's discovered is that her life is strenuously the same. The same career—one she's not so sure she still loves. The same hobbies—or lack thereof. And romance? Painfully non-existent. That's actually the only new experience she's had sinc...

BBC Radio dramatisations and readings of the great Welsh writer's worksA novelist, playwright, broadcaster and raconteur, Gwyn Thomas was celebrated as one of Wales’s finest writers in the English language. He wrote countless novels, short stories and plays for stage, radio, and television, and he frequently contributed to Punch magazine. This BBC collection features a selection of his finest works, showcasing his engaging storytelling, dark humour and abi...

Walter J. Ong's classic work provides a fascinating insight into the social effects of oral, written, printed, and electronic technologies, and their impact on philosophical, theological, scientific, and literary thought.This thirtieth anniversary edition—coinciding with Ong's centenary year—reproduces his best-known and most influential book in full and brings it up to date with two new exploratory essays by cultural writer and critic John Hartley.Hartley provides:

Identifying the theological background for the later classical exposition of pragmatism by William James illuminates a method that can shift the parameters of contemporary philosophy of religion discourse and contribute to the development of novel solutions to perennial problems.Often associated with secular philosophical approaches, pragmatism is not often appreciated for its connection to spiritual and religious traditions and is often ignored in contemporary phi...

Jacques Maritain's critical analysis of historical developments asks how our current quest for autonomy and self-fulfillment can be harmonized with our earlier quest for transcendence, while acknowledging the positive contributions of modernity and postmodernity.The 21st century witnesses the contest between liberal democracy and totalitarianism. This book contends that Maritain's critical analysis of historical developments culminating in the 20th century offers pr...

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'An alluring, vengeful origin story that brings tremendous dimension to the classic fairy tale'CHLOE GONG, NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF IMMORTAL LONGINGS__________THE WICKED QUEEN'S STORY DID NOT END WITH A HAPPILY EVER AFTER. AND SHE WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY.With the king bound to her magic mirror and his daughter, the rightful heir, hidden away in the countryside, Queen Ayleth has the kingdo...

THE WICKED QUEEN'S STORY DID NOT END WITH A HAPPILY EVER AFTER.AND SHE WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY.With the king bound to her magic mirror and his daughter, the rightful heir, hidden away in the countryside, Queen Ayleth has the kingdom entirely at her command.Despite her ultimate power, Ayleth finds herself consumed: With fears that the witches from her former coven will return to depose her. With the dread that someone at the palace will discove...

A Christmas to remember...... in a town she'd rather forgetHolly Wynter never planned to return to Birchbrook. But when an old friend calls with a festive job opportunity, it could be just what her fledgling events business needs. So reluctantly, she agrees to return to create the world’s best festive experience at Birch Tree Farm. Even though she hates Christmas with all her lonely heart.Paul Ryan ...

Deep in the magical forest of the Kingdom of Kilminkie live two playful, fluffy pups, Weeman and Ellie, who have more to do than just play—they’re always ready for the next mystery to solve!One bright and shiny day in the kingdom, ruled by the Greedy King and the Kind Queen, Weeman and Ellie are eagerly awaiting their usual biscuit delivery from the local McForrester Bakery. But when they discover that the bakery has been hit by a suspicious break-in and their trea...

The humble sandwich elevated to culinary art by a Japanese master chef.The Japanese sando is both humble and refined, embodying Japanese culinary excellence and flavor at its very best. For Chef Walter Ishizuka of Yabai Sando, France's trendiest sando restaurant, these cult classics evoke the flavors of his childhood.This groundbreaking cookbook allows you to create dozens of Ishizuka's amazing sando recipes, including: