“Why some sheep hear the Shepherd’s voice and follow, while others persist is one of those secrets which are not revealed as yet to the children of men.”“But as the eye of omniscient love glanced down the ages, it must have lighted with peculiar pleasure on the eager, devoted soul of Paul. God foreknew and predestined him. The divine purpose, descrying his capacity for the best, selected him for it, and it for him. And there is a gleam of holy rapture on his face when, reviewing th...

A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Disciple-Making in Any ChurchOver the last few decades American churches have produced plenty of converts but not as many mature believers. Studies show the majority of Christians don’t even understand the basics of faith. But how do you tackle such a big problem?Replicate shows church leaders how to make disciples who make disciples and get the rest of your church on board as well. This one...

Die amerikanische Unabhängigkeitserklärung von 1776 war ein Manifest — ein Text, kein Staat. Was zwischen 1776 und 1789 geschah, war die mühsame Arbeit, aus einem Manifest eine Verfassung zu machen, aus einer Verfassung einen Kongress, aus einem Kongress ein funktionierendes Gemeinwesen. Diese Arbeit fiel nicht den Unterzeichnern der Erklärung zu. Sie fiel der nächsten Generation zu — denen, die 1776 noch zu jung waren, um zu unterzeichnen, und 1789 alt genug, um die Geschäftsordnung zu sc...

Richard Wagner’s magnum opus meets the celebrated translator of Jules Verne novels in this colorful and original work.Frederick Paul Walter makes Siegfried accessible not only to scholars and opera buffs but also to fans of Tolkien, Star Wars, and Hogwarts through a dazzling new translation in lively modern English and annotations that spotlight the libretto, lyrics, and stage directions. The translation conveys Wagner’s humor, rhymes, alliterative effects, subliminal messages, and ...

The Christian movement emerged amidst complex social tensions, power politics, ethnic diversity, economic stress, and cultural changes. Both biblical scholars and social scientists find that a social scientific study of early Christian phenomena yields fascinating results. However, biblical scholars are sometimes unaware of the breadth of the useful social scientific concepts and techniques, and social scientists sometimes lack the most basic background in literary research methods. The

Richard Wagner’s magnum opus meets the celebrated translator of Jules Verne novels in this colorful and original work.Frederick Paul Walter makes The Rhine Gold accessible not only to scholars and opera buffs but also to fans of Tolkien, Star Wars, and Hogwarts through a dazzling new translation in lively modern English and annotations that spotlight the libretto, lyrics, and stage directions. The translation conveys Wagner’s humor, rhymes, alliterative effects, subliminal messages,...

Richard Wagner’s magnum opus meets the celebrated translator of Jules Verne novels in this colorful and original work.Frederick Paul Walter makes The Valkyrie accessible not only to scholars and opera buffs but also to fans of Tolkien, Star Wars, and Hogwarts through a dazzling new translation in lively modern English and annotations that spotlight the libretto, lyrics, and stage directions. The translation conveys Wagner’s humor, rhymes, alliterative effects, subliminal messages, ...

First Speaker: Frederick Mühlenberg. The story of a man America has half-forgotten — and Germany never knew.n the new country — and why a pastor's son from Pennsylvania stepped before the House of Representatives on April 1, 1789, as its first presiding officer.On July 4, 2026, the Declaration of Independence turns 250. This book is published on that day — about the generation that turned the Declaration into a state.The Declaration of 1776 was a manifesto:...

This guide aims to explode the myths and misinformation about circumcision in an accessible, easy-to-read format. After describing the anatomy of the penis, the book explains the procedure, describes the risks associated and debunks the six most common reasons doctors will give when recommending it.

Richard Wagner’s magnum opus meets the celebrated translator of Jules Verne novels in this colorful and original work.Frederick Paul Walter makes Twilight for the Gods accessible not only to scholars and opera buffs but also to fans of Tolkien, Star Wars, and Hogwarts through a dazzling new translation in lively modern English and annotations that spotlight the libretto, lyrics, and stage directions. The translation conveys Wagner’s humor, rhymes, alliterative effects, subliminal me...

Frederick Milnes Edge's 'The Triumphs of the Chess Champion Paul Morphy' is a captivating exploration of the life and accomplishments of one of the greatest chess players in history. Edge not only delves into Morphy's impressive victories on the chessboard but also provides a detailed analysis of the strategic brilliance that made Morphy a legend in the world of chess. Written in a compelling and informative style, the book offers valuable insights into the art of chess and the tactics emp...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.