If God asked you to live faithfully in the midst of upheaval, even if the cost was high, how would you respond? What if he made extraordinary and difficult demands? The prophet Habakkuk struggled with these very questions as he tried to follow God step-by-step during a time of unrest."Living by faith" sounds great on the surface, but when we face hardship and opposition, it's easy to seek security and stability instead of God's will. In Faith Amid the Ruins, Heath Thomas w...

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2025 Book Award (Biblical Studies)This survey textbook by two respected Old Testament scholars is designed to meet the needs of contemporary undergraduate students. The book effectively covers the Old Testament books and major topics in the Old Testament, assuming no prior academic study of the Bible.Mark Gignilliat and Heath Thomas pay attention to the subject matter of the Old Testament: God's rev...

This accessible overview shows how the Bible--with its 66 books, dozens of authors, and multiple genres--comes together to provide an overarching story about God the King and explains how the Christian gospel and mission address the totality of human life.Written by a biblical scholar and a theologian, The Gospel of Our King shows how any account of gospel and mission can only be understood in light of the whole biblical testimony. The authors help us understand the Bible'...

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!

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 ...

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, ...

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...

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...

Heaths 'Archimedes' bietet eine präzise Gesamtdarstellung des syrakusanischen Gelehrten, die Inhalt, Methode und Überlieferung seiner Schriften erschließt. Auf der Grundlage gesicherter griechischer Texte liefert Heath Übersetzungen mit Kommentar und rekonstruiert die Argumente u. a. in Über Kugel und Zylinder, Über das Maß des Kreises, Der Sandrechner, Über schwimmende Körper und Die Methode. Klare, moderne Notation und ein nüchterner, quellensatter Stil verbinden sich mit Essays, die Arc...

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...

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.

Stephen Enderton, the deformed and disabled son of Sir Jeremy Enderton, is tragically killed when he is asphyxiated in a sealed room after passing out during an epileptic seizure. But why was the casement window of the room shut? And how did Stephen manage to turn on both gas taps on the room's stove as he fell? As a result of these doubts, the local police are pleased to receive the help of Inspector Bedison of Scotland Yard. As Bedison investigates, he discovers a tangled web of familial...