The doctrine of the Trinity is a central dogma within traditional Christianity, yet claiming that there are three divine persons appears to threaten adherence to monotheism. This Element begins by presenting a logical problem for the doctrine of the Trinity, followed by a survey of extant solutions to it as well as some criticisms to these solutions. Based on some insights concerning the historical context surrounding the development and formulation of the doctrine of the Trinity, this Ele...

This volume examines the role and relevance of exemplars and the practice of imitation in character development and formation. While the role of exemplars and imitation in spiritual and moral formation has been an integral part of many religious and wisdom traditions, in recent times there has been limited theological and philosophical investigation into it and a dearth of interdisciplinary discussion. The book brings together relevant research and insights from leading experts within phil...

This is the first graduate level textbook of topologically ordered phases with emphasis on graphene zigzag nanoribbons. It also explains common properties of several other topologically ordered phases as well as the e/2 fractional charge quantization and spin-charge separation of an electron.Contents:PrefaceBasics:IntroductionGeometric Berry Phase and Chern NumberBasic ...

This volume is a collection of essays analyzing different issues concerning the nature, possibility, and desirability of heaven as understood by the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity. and Islam. Topics include whether or not it is possible that a mortal could, upon bodily death, become an inhabitant of heaven without loss of identity, where exactly heaven might be located, whether or not everyone should be saved, or if there might be alternative destinations (including some less fi...

*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK*'This is a five star read for real' ROBIN HOBB'An impressive debut with real psychological depth' THE GUARDIAN'Richly imagined and politically driven' THE I PAPER'In a class of its own' THE DAILY MAIL'It now holds a standard for fantasy standalones' GRIMDARK MAGAZI...

Brought to you by Penguin.**BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick.Everyone thinks Heath Rocha was my first love. He wasn't. My first love was figure skating.**Katarina Shaw has always known she’s destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating – and each other – to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and He...

Brought to you by Penguin.They’ve never met, but this is the way it is supposed to be: they belong to each other.Lonely college student Minnie feels invisible until she stumbles upon HOURglass: America’s new K-pop boyband obsession. Soon she is memorising the lyrics to every song and staying up late to watch their livestreams, hoping that her favourite member, bad-boy Halo**,** will see her in the comments.On the other side o...

Why did one of our greatest presidents ruthlessly persecute one of the richest men in America?By any measure, Franklin D. Roosevelt is one our most admired presidents. But behind the beaming smile and folksy fireside chats was a ruthless politician willing to use the massive powers of the federal government to crush his enemies. In this thrilling exposé, Greg Steinmetz recounts how FDR targeted America’s third-richest man to prove his progressive credentials and ra...

'Hilarious and deeply romantic, Love And Other Side Effects is the perfect friends-to-lovers romance. You can't not fall for Asher and Jocelyn!' - N.S. Perkins, author of The Infinity Between UsTwo best friends start a collision course toward something more in this emotional romance for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez and Grey's Anatomy.Doctor Asher Foley feels like an imposter. The letters ...

Even after the credits roll, life goes on.In his second year of high school, Makoto Tsukishima learns he has only twelve months left to live. There’s just one thing he wants to do before he goes: tell Tsubasa Minami how he feels about her. He knows it won’t—can’t—lead to anything, and she invites him to join the filmmaking club. Soon, the two of them begin to feel a connection, but time is running out. Conflicted yet determined to spare Tsubasa the truth, Makoto decides to put a certain pl...

'A page turner: tender yet tense, loving yet steamy, dangerous yet darkly humorous. Dominion draws gorgeously on Chinese mythology to create something entirely new.' - Brigitte Knightley'A brilliant, captivating, deeply romantic fantasy debut! Dominion is an addictive read, and it's going to dazzle romantasy readers!' - Ali HazelwoodA woman with no past. A warrior with no future. Their love could save the world-or burn...

Inspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods and threads of fate, Katrina Kwan’s dazzling fantasy debut is a propulsive adventure perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Hannah Whitten.At the spry young age of twenty-five, Sai has led a quiet life, keeping the family teahouse up and running—even if that means ignoring the past-due notices—and taking care of his ailing mother. But he has a not-so-secret gift that he’s parlayed into a side career: he was born with t...