The book of Habakkuk has much to teach us about suffering and complaint, faith and fear, and the fidelity of God in times of trouble; it generates reflection on prayer, peace, violence, and faithfulness. In this volume—one of the few commentaries examining Habakkuk by itself—Heath Thomas explores this overlooked Old Testament prophet in order to hear God's word for us today.

Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus is the hero. It’s presented as sermons, divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy-read...

The good news from the Minor Prophets is that, even in dire times, God speaks.While the Minor Prophets are among the most succinct books of the Old Testament, their theological richness has much to offer us today. And not only did they have something to say to their original audience, but God continues to speak through their words in ways that are of utmost importance for the continued flourishing of God's people. In this unique introduction to the Minor Prophets, ...

Solo Anne Perry podría haber creado el tenso entramado de conspiraciones e intrigas, amores y odios, escándalos y asesinatos de Muerte en Blackheath .Una novela con auténtico sabor de época, personajes fascinantes, inquietante suspense y un desenlace inolvidable.Como comandante de la poderosa Special Branch, el trabajo de Thomas Pitt consiste en mantener a Gran Bretaña a salvo de espías y ...

When Basil Purcell is found dead during Lady Redington's garden party, no one in Lower Marling is particularly sorry. Even so, when evidence of foul play is discovered, it is Inspector Bedison's duty to bring the killer to justice. But with so many people possessing a motive and with no witnesses to the crime, his task seems almost insurmountable...Originally published in 1929, this vintage British murder mystery is sure to delight all fans of classic crime fiction!

The Reverend Ashley Drew is suspicious of Mrs. Slocombe's new companion, Margaret Cresswell - for he has just recognised in Margaret the former wife of the notorious criminal Albert Plimmer, whose capture he helped bring about. As Vicar of Cornborough, Ashley has a duty to uphold the moral standing of his flock, and he gives Mrs. Plimmer an ultimatum - confess all to her new employers or he will be forced to reveal the truth himself. But before he is able to put his ultimatum to effect, th...

In the village of Edgmore, the body of Connie Crane has been discovered at Keeper's Cottage - home of bohemian poet Gerald Mortimer. When the poet is arrested, his friend Amelia is convinced of his innocence and engages the solicitor Errol Martin to investigate the crime. But when news emerges that the dead girl was pregnant, it becomes clear that a tragic scandal has been taking place under the surface of Edgmore's quiet facade...  Originally published in 1930, this vint...

Susannah Roperson and her half-sister Margaret are distraught when, one stormy evening, Margaret's mother falls to her death from the cliff path near their home on the south coast of England. A second death soon follows, however, and although the inquest rules that both tragedies were accidental, Susannah is by no means certain that at least one of the 'accidents' was not, in fact, something altogether more sinister...  Originally published in 1932, this is a classic Brit...

In Wealth, Poverty, and Politics, Thomas Sowell, one of the foremost conservative public intellectuals in the country, argues that political and ideological struggles have led to dangerous confusion about income inequality in America. Pundits and politically motivated economists trumpet ambiguous statistics and sensational theories while ignoring the true determinant of income inequality: the production of wealth. We cannot properly understand inequality if we focus exclusively on...

Pitt must learn that, sometimes, murder is not the worst betrayal...Death on Blackheath is a masterful tale of the secrecy and lies hiding just beneath the glittering surface of wealthy Victorian society, featuring Anne Perry's much-loved detective Thomas Pitt. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.'There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional and I was gripped until the final page. D...

Thomas Hardy's "The Return of the Native" is a masterful exploration of the complexities of human desire set against the evocative backdrop of Egdon Heath. Written in 1878, this novel employs Hardy's hallmark narrative style'—richly descriptive and steeped in symbolism'—to delve into themes of fate, love, and the struggle against societal expectations. The characters, vividly drawn and deeply flawed, navigate a landscape that is almost a character in its own right, emphasizing the inescapa...

Inspector Bedison is not exactly a welcome visitor at 8 Selborne Gardens, home of the financier Randolph Sunderland, when he arrives to investigate the man's involvement in a financial swindle worth thousands of pounds. Sunderland insists that he is as much a victim of his absconding partners as any of his duped investors. Bedison is unsure of the man's guilt, but is not surprised to be called back to Selborne Gardens shortly afterwards - this time to investigate the matter of Sunderland's...