A powerful collection of short stories that shines a light on a tumultuous time in America's history that forever changed our nation.A freshly made Marine Corps officer, with his new bride in tow, visits his family one last time before shipping out to Vietnam. A group of lost souls living in a seedy Las Vegas hot-sheet motel find solace in each other, only to be devastated when one of them is unable to escape his demons. A teenager tries to convince his mother that...

Sin Jesús, la Biblia carece de sentido. Sin su muerte expiatoria en la cruz, la Biblia no marca la diferencia. El renombrado comentarista bíblico John Phillips recorre toda la Biblia y demuestra cómo la muerte de Jesús en el monte Calvario es el hilo central en sus diversas secciones, libros y temas. Without Jesus, the Bible makes no sense. And without his atoning death on the cross, the Bible makes no difference. Renowned Bible commentator John Phillips surveys the entire Bible and shows ...

Situated on the westernmost cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the city of Palos Verdes Estates continues to fulfill former landowner and developer Frank Vanderlip's vision of the area as the nation's "most fashionable and exclusive residential colony," and it remains one of Los Angeles County's most affluent cities. Development of open land began in 1922 under the direction of landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. One of the first master-planned communities in the United States,...

100 Classical Books is a curated journey through the timeless masterpieces that have shaped literature, thought, and culture across centuries. From the philosophical depth of Plato and the emotional intensity of Dostoevsky to the poetic elegance of Shakespeare and the visionary worlds of Mary Shelley and George Orwell, this book offers insightful summaries, historical context, and key themes for each of the 100 selected works.Perfect for avid readers, students, and lifelong learner...

Una colección de bosquejos para pastores ocupados por uno de los más conocidos maestros de la Biblia. Algunos de los bosquejos son cortos y al punto, otros son más profundos y extensos. Todos ayudarán al predicador a desarrollar mensajes poderosos que cambian vidas. Entre ellos incluye mensajes acerca de: El guarda de mi hermano, Faraón contra Dios, Los nombres de Dios y otros temas. Disponible en inglés de Kregel Publications. [A collection of outlines for busy preachers by one of today's...

Una orientación acertada y sensible para ayudar a todo creyente a investigar las escrituras y descubrir sus significados y trascendencia. Dr. Phillips provee las reglas elementales para el estudio de la Palabra de Dios. Él introduce los grandes principios de la interpretación bíblica; enseña cómo entender los símbolos de pactos y exenciones, parábolas y profecías en la Biblia y ofrece recursos prácticos tales como una reseña de las escrituras, armonía de los evangelios y un resumen de la h...

Were it not for the Marquis de Sade's explicit use of language and complete disregard for the artificially constructed taboos of a religious morality he despised, the novelty and profundity of his thought, and above all, its fundamental modernity, would have long since secured him a place alongside the greatest authors and thinkers of the European Enlightenment. This Very Short Introduction aims to disentangle the 'real' Marquis de Sade from his mythical and demonic reputation of ...

John Philips introduces the Marquis de Sade's highly original and thoroughly subversive depiction of human sexuality and the philosophical and political thinking that underpins it. He shows how, though Sade's work continues to shock, it can also be seen as the logical conclusion of eighteenth-century materialism. As the only writer of his time who dared to put the body at the centre of philosophy, Sade has a unique place in the history of modern thought. Extracts are taken form the whole r...

First Published in 1991. The second edition of this book, using the formula adopted by its predecessor, sets out to do three things: first, it is a handy guide to the provisions of 58 tax treaties between 12 major trading nations; second, by comparing other treaties made by the countries concerned it helps to interpret the meaning of particular provisions; third, it may give the same help for treaties outside our list where, as often happens, the same or similar wording is used.

James Oglethorpe was a British aristocrat and philanthropist in the eighteenth century who pioneered prison reform in the United Kingdom before founding the state of Georgia as a classless society for poor people from England. He planned the town of Savannah as well as established a deep friendship with Native Americans. Oglethorpe refused to allow slavery in Georgia, despite strong opposition, and successfully defended Georgia from an attack by the Spanish in Florida. On his return to the...

Yo, what's up, Fuzznut? Sing along with the viral TikTok song Bad Hair Day in this riotous journey through the world's worst bad hair day EVER!You won't be able to stop laughing, or dancing, along to this extraordinary tale. Have you ever woken up with hair that looks like the back end of a chicken? Well, let our hilarious chicken sidekick lead you through the WORST bad hair day, from hair...

The Teach Yourself the Bible Series is one of the best New Testament studies you will find anywhere. Each book in the series is packed full of valuable questions on individual chapters of the Bible, check-ups to test your grasp of scriptural truths, and usable suggestions for group study.Grow in your knowledge of God through each New Testament book, then go on to study six aspects of Christianity essential for all believers: doctrine, prayer, eternal life, prophecy, Christian chara...