"Do as I say, not as I do." It is not only parents who fail to model instructions for their children, but also teachers of preaching. Robert Lewis Dabney was a nineteenth-century Presbyterian theologian who taught theology and preaching at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia prior to and after the United States Civil War. He is remembered for his powers as a systematic theologian, his defense of southern Christianity, and his life-long racism. A formidable theologian and respected teach...

In '10 Civil War Diaries,' the reader is invited to traverse the tumultuous landscape of the American Civil War through the personal and poignant reflections of twelve distinct voices. This anthology captures a myriad of experiences and perspectives, offering a rich tapestry of narratives that span various social strata and regions. From intimate musings on the war's daily impact to broader reflections on its societal upheaval, the collection is a testament to the profound and diverse lite...

Analogia is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the scholarly exposition and discussion of the theological principles of the Christian faith. A distinguishing feature of this journal will be the effort to advance a dialogue between Orthodox Christianity and the views and concerns of Western modes of theological and philosophical thought. A key secondary objective is to provide a scholarly context for the further examination and study of common Christian sources. Though theologica...

What is more truthful and visceral as our genuine feelings, our senses and our experiences, recorded immediately, in the moment? They are unadulterated by time, untouched by doubt, and untainted by the shifting winds of political climate. This is why diaries are often regarded as the truest historical sources, not to mention their ability to act as time machines, offering us the chance to understand and live through harsh realities we can only imagine. The Memories of Blood and Fear: 10 Ci...

The Unseen Frontline - 30 Powerful Narratives of Civilian Endurance and Aid in the Civil War offers a profound exploration into the everyday life and challenges of civilians during one of America's most tumultuous periods. These testimonies expose the true sufferance, the selfless support of the troops, the bravery and many challenges they endured. From volunteers, nurses, doctors, to women and children left behind to work on plantations and suffer the consequences of passing enemy troops,...

The Unarmed Witness: 30 Accounts of Civil War Behind the Lines offers a profound exploration into the unseen and unarmed lives during one of America's most tumultuous periods. This collection captures a rich tapestry of literary styles, from personal diaries and letters to reflective essays and journals. The anthology reveals the depth of civilian experience, painting a vivid picture of how the war impacted lives away from the battlefield. Standout pieces include deeply personal reflection...

Welcome to FhCon.An event unlike any other, hosted by ancient and secret masters of fandom.They're all insanely happy you're here.Nineteen popular, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring you stories of a convention experience that only the Old Gods will make you forget!Edited by Frog Jones. Foreword by S.T. Joshi.

The Chicago Food Encyclopedia is a far-ranging portrait of an American culinary paradise. Hundreds of entries deliver all of the visionary restauranteurs, Michelin superstars, beloved haunts, and food companies of today and yesterday. More than 100 sumptuous images include thirty full-color photographs that transport readers to dining rooms and food stands across the city. Throughout, a roster of writers, scholars, and industry experts pays tribute to an expansive--and still expanding--foo...

This book brings together ten essays on John Donne and George Herbert composed by an international group of scholars. The volume represents the first collection of its kind to draw close connections between these two distinguished early modern thinkers and poets who are justly coupled because of their personal and artistic association. The contributors' distinctive new approaches and insights illuminate a variety of topics and fields while suggesting new directions that future study of Don...