At dusk, as afternoon relaxes into evening and the sun sinks towards the horizon, there is a magic moment. The work day is finally done, and it's time for food and drinks with friends. Dining at Dusk follows the golden hour around the globe - from Samoa, where the sun sets first, through Australia, Japan, India, Europe, Morocco and Brazil, to the USA and Mexico - celebrating the evening with Italian cicchetti, Spanish tapas, Greek mezzes, with tacos, yakitori, ceviche and more. Si...

Paul looks to Illuminate basic faith, tradition and practice, offering direction to those who may feel dizzy in a world where cultural, political and religious landscapes seem to be changing by the minute. Paul covers such hot button topics as divorce, homosexuality, and abortion . . .[also] the Trinity . . .good and bad angels, the Sabbath, . . .tattooing and piercing . . . The author has an informal, conversational style that makes primarily for easy reading. Blueink Review Also discusse...

Now available as a novel based on the screenplay written by Kieth Merrill, this story is destined to become a classic for young readers during the holiday season.The film centers around 12-year-old Emma O'Connor as she is sent to live with her "aunt" in the small town of Doverville. Emma soon finds herself in the middle of a "dog-fight" with the mayor and town dogcatcher. In order to strike down their "no-dogs" law, Emma must bring together a group of schoolmates, grown-ups, and ad...

Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community's journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicised dramas like Victim in the 60s, The Naked Civil Servant in the 70s, and the AIDS cinema of the 80s have given way in recent years to films which celebrate a vast array of gay life-styles. Gay films have undergone a major shift, from the fringe to the mainstream and 2005's Academy Awards were dubbed ''the Gay Oscars'' with gongs going to Brokeba...

Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community's journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicized dramas like Victim in the 1960s, The Naked Civil Servant in the 1970s, and the AIDS cinema of the 1980s have given way in recent years to films which celebrate a vast array of gay lifestyles. Gay films have undergone a major shift from the fringe to the mainstream—2005's Academy Awards were dubbed "the gay Oscars" with statues going to Brokeba...

There is the accepted, often-repeated version of Christian history—and then there's the real story. In this gripping volume, author J. Steven Paul uncovers the little-known details of the world's largest religion.How did Christianity originate? Who created its earliest writings? Who decided which books would be in the Bible? Where did the ideas of heaven and hell originate, and when did people begin taking the Bible literally? How did Christianity evolve and fracture into the many ...

When a forest fire burns frantically through the woods, it burns everything in its path. Rotting trees, dead animals-everything is consumed and purged. But once the smoke clears and the ashes cool, hope is restored. In time, a new sprout pushes through the ashes. New life. God brings new life from our hurts and burns if we seek Him with all our hearts. Jesus came to "seek and to save that which was lost." God has a new life for you-a new life from your ashes.

A definitive history of LGBTQ+ representation on screen. This updated and expanded edition explores the evolution of gay cinema, from early stereotypes to modern masterpieces. Steven Paul Davies traces the journey from persecution to emancipation, highlighting key films, filmmakers, and actors who shaped the industry.Discover how social and political activism influenced LGBTQ+ portrayals, and examine the impact of AIDS on gay cinema. From Victim to Bro...

"Behavioral Methods in Social Welfare" offers positive proof that behaviorism has come of age in social work. Steven Paul Schinke and the contributors to this volume are social work practitioners who document their attempts to extend the basic tenets of behavioral psychology from the laboratory, clinic, and classroom to the full range of client groups and social problems that make up the practice of social work. In social work education, traditionally to the extent it appeared in the curri...

If there is one thing that is true for every believer, it is that the enemy will do anything he can to distract and completely derail you from fulfilling your God-given purpose.Many Son's Unto Glory, is Steven Sluder's raw, authentic, and honest testimony of how the enemy got into his life, and led him down a path he never planned. Entertaining thoughts of sexual sin that contradict the Word of God leads to darkness. Steven's personal challenges, brilliantly paired with biblical in...

Have you ever wondered about what awaits you once life on earth ceases or sat at a funeral and pondered the nature of the resurrection as your heart ached?This fresh, comprehensive, and scripturally documented book addresses these questions and many others such as: what is the Savior’s role in the resurrection, what are the characteristics of a resurrected body, what is the timing of humankind’s resurrection, how will the resurrection impact life in eternit...

Over the decades, gay cinema has reflected the community's journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance. Politicised dramas like Victim in the 60s, The Naked Civil Servant in the 70s, and the AIDS cinema of the 80s have given way in recent years to films which celebrate a vast array of gay life-styles. Gay films have undergone a major shift, from the fringe to the mainstream and the 2005 Academy Awards were dubbed ' the Gay Oscars' with gongs going to Brokeback Mountain, Capote a...