This introduction to Catholicism "combines scholarly depth with an engaging style to present the what and why of Catholic belief with exceptional clarity" (Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia ).In The Light of Christ, Fr. Thomas Joseph White provides an accessible presentation of Catholic doctrine that is both grounded in traditional theology and engaged with contemporary concerns. Inspired by the theo...

This Gothic novella tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire named Carmilla. 'Carmilla' predates Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' by 25 years, and has been adapted many times for cinema. Although 'Carmilla' is a lesser known and far shorter Gothic vampire story than the generally-considered master work of that genre, 'Dracula,' the latter is heavily influenced by Sheridan Le Fanu's short story.

Familiarity is the nexus of our sympathies, for death to those unknown is met with apathy, yet death to those familiar is wrought with anguish.Autumn, 1777. The spirited, dissident colonials are emboldened by the recapturing of Fort Ticonderoga. In New York, internal strife and the competing pursuits of grandeur soil the empire's better decision making. It appears inaction, despite ruinous events, is the best course of action. In London, His Excellency's patience i...

The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Winner – Theological StudiesModern theology claimed that it ignited a renaissance in trinitarian theology. Really, it has been a renaissance in social trinitarianism. Classical commitments like divine simplicity have been jettisoned, the three persons have been redefined as three centers of consciousness and will, and modern agendas in politics, gender, and ecclesiology determine the terms of the discussion. Contemp...

"Carmilla" is a gothic novel that tells the story of Laura, a young woman who lives isolated with her father in a countryside mansion. One day, a mysterious young woman named Carmilla arrives at their home after an accident. As they get to know each other, Laura feels a growing attraction toward Carmilla, who begins to display strange and unsettling behaviors. The strange occurrences in the mansion seem to be connected to the enigmatic guest. Soon, Laura discovers that Carmilla is a vampir...

Ages ago, when the world was young, people did not know as much of nature and its secrets as we do now. Moreover, they did not have the art of writing, or if known to them, it was used only by a few, and its value for handing down the facts of history was not clearly understood. Thus, two great fields of knowledge, the world of nature and the world of history, were known only in a dim and vague way. Yet men and women were even then anxious to find out the causes of what they saw about them...

Learn the fundamentals of data science with Python by analyzing real datasets and solving problems using pandasKey FeaturesLearn how to apply data retrieval, transformation, visualization, and modeling techniques using pandasBecome highly efficient in unlocking deeper insights from your data, including databases, web data, and moreBuild your experience and confidence with hands-on exercises and activitiesBook DescriptionThe P...

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Take a hands-on approach to understanding deep learning and build smart applications that can recognize images and interpret textKey FeaturesUnderstand how to implement deep learning with TensorFlow and KerasLearn the fundamentals of computer vision and image recognitionStudy the architecture of different neural networksBook DescriptionAre you fascinated by how deep learning powers intelligent applications such as self-drivin...

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In the Catholic Church, the altar is the structure upon which the Eucharist is celebrated.The altar, centrally located in the sanctuary, is to be the focus of attention in the church. At the beginning of the Roman Rite of Mass, the priest first of all reverences the altar with a kiss and only after that goes to the chair at which he presides over the Introductory Rites and the Liturgy of the Word. Except in Solemn Mass, a priest celebrating Tridentine Mass (use of the 1962 version o...

Grace is a fundamental concept for the Christian life. But what exactly does ' grace' mean? This book offers an introduction to this vital area for theology and for the lived experience of faith.The theme of grace is placed within the area of theology known as Theological Anthropology. Theological Anthropology studies what God has revealed to us about the meaning of the human person. This particular work focuses on how the action of the Holy Trinity transforms man and rais...