"An erudite look beyond the Roman Empire's walls . . . A vivid picture of the clash between ancient civilization and prehistoric cultures." — Kirkus ReviewsFrom 27 B.C. to A.D. 117, the Roman dreams of boundless empire began to falter. The very size of their conquests made them hard to manage, and the caesars also had to accept the scale and intractability of the problems posed by the barbarians. The period covered by the book is one of great change and the...

A history of the Roman Empire's boundary and how the shift from a offensive to a defensive military strategy impacted the military—includes maps.The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful forces in history. However, few realize that this vast empire was guarded by one frontier, a series of natural and man-made barriers, including Hadrian's Wall.The boundary ran for roughly 4,000 miles—from Britain to Morocco via the Rhine, the Danube, the Euphrates, the ...

Daily readings for all those suffering from the debilitating malady of sex addiction.

What does it mean to truly fear the Lord?In Christian teaching, particularly within Catholicism, this concept is often misunderstood, often stirring up thoughts of rigid rules, doctrines, and the burden of obligations. But true 'fear of the Lord' is something far more inspirational—something deeper, that can lead to a more profound relationship with God.In 'The Fear of The Lord', discover an exploration that sheds new light on this foundational element of Christianity. Thro...

This book is about the teaching that comes from the pen of the Italian mystic Luisa Piccarreta. She received it all from Christ and wrote numerous books in obedience to Him and to the spiritual directors appointed to her.Jesus gave Luisa the nine excesses of love when she was aged seventeen as a prelude to his teachings on the Divine Will. This is the starting point – preparing us for the blazing light of the Divine Will teachings, which then follow.Born in Corato, a town in ...

Tithing for Catholics is an innovative piece of writing that tells it like it is. In the Catholic world there is a heart for evangelisation, but quite often a lack of funding. This book is a response to the desperate need for the Catholic world to have sufficient funding for its primary task – evangelisation.The author takes us on a journey of first-hand experiences that demonstrate how tithing is a real service of faith that won't let you down because God cannot be outdone in gene...

A rede social é uma inovação que explodiu em uso em um período de tempo muito curto. Agora você pode desfrutar de uma correspondência constante com amigos de todas as partes do mundo, sem nunca ter que sair do seu lugar. Em muitos aspectos, as redes sociais são muito melhores do que todas as outras formas de comunicação juntas devido à riqueza de informações que podem ser trocadas em um tempo muito curto. Por exemplo, você pode manter contato com um amigo que está viajando ao redor do mund...

Social networking is an innovation that has exploded in usage in a very short time span. You can now enjoy constant correspondence with friends from all parts of the world without ever having to leave your seat. In many ways, social networking is much better than all other forms of communication put together because of the wealth of information that can be exchanged in a very short time For instance, you can keep in touch with a friend who is travelling around the world; you can use smartp...

A simple verse by verse guide to the Gospel of John for individual or group use. Every chapter has thought provoking discussion questions to aid study and sample answers are provided. Group members have said that:“These studies have helped me stand in the most difficult times of my life”“I feel that I have grown spiritually through the study of God’s Word”Faithbuilders Bible study guides will lead you to a deeper appreciation of God’s Word and its relevance for your li...

Derek Williams didn't want to be a career pimp when he grew up. He dreamed of becoming an attorney. He did eventually stand in front of a judge but not as a lawyer. Abuse, neglect, and other trauma led him to the streets in search of a father figure. Instead, he found a three-bag-a-day heroin addiction.When he'd go with his friends to the prostitution track to rob sex buyers to support his habit, he noticed the only ones getting arrested were the girls. That hatched a plan to prote...

Ephesians Bible Study Guide from FaithbuildersA simple verse by verse guide to Ephesians for individual or group use. Every chapter has thought provoking discussion questions to aid study and sample answers are provided.“These studies have helped me stand in the most difficult times of my life”“I feel that I have grown spiritually through the study of God’s Word”Faithbuilders Bible study guides will lead you to a deeper appreciation of God’s Word and its rel...

The First Epistle of Peter Bible study guide gives the full Bible text with verse by verse commentary, an examination of major themes, discussion questions with sample answers, and a “going deeper” section for those harder-to-understand passages. Faithbuilders Bible study guides will lead you to a deeper appreciation of God’s Word and its relevance for your life today! Challenging and relevant, whilst avoiding academic language, hundreds of pastors, home group leaders and Christians from a...