Why do you study? What is the connection between what I study in university with my Christian faith?Ten Christians from different professions and walks of life share on how Christians can start to integrate their faith with what they study. Having experienced the challenges and issues in their lines of work as Christians, they show to people that Christian faith is relevant and applicable in their study and work. They give real expressions of applying the mind of Christ into academ...

What does it mean to engage the whole campus for the Christ? Do we have the biblical foundation to this vision? What are the challenges faced and possible blind spots discovered as we practice our faith and serve in the academy?Drawing lessons from Scripture and history, the contributors present how Christian students can learn to think about ways to practice their faith in the university life. They include stories from different parts of the world on how students ...

A rare and exclusive look at Japan as it existed for centuries prior to the modern era!This large-format volume features 283 exquisite albumen silver prints taken by the pioneering British-Italian photographer Felice Beato in the 19th century, many of them hand-colored by artists working at his Yokohama studio. They offer glimpses of a lost world—from breathtaking landscapes and architectural marvels to scenes of everyday life and the people of Japan durin...

Learning How to Die Can Teach Us How to LiveAll of the world's religions refer to death in some way. Everyone is somewhat familiar with stories about where we go or what happens to us after death. From an early age, we have all heard stories of heaven or hell or some other version of paradise. Many of us believed such stories, and a great number of us still do. When considering that such stories manage to persist in modern times, an age of science and logic, we can...

Scientist & Saint is an inspiring introduction to one of the most outstanding pillars of the science-spirituality dialogue, Dr. T. D. Singh (His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami). His unparalleled efforts within a short span of a few decades have revolutionized the field of science and spirituality, bringing together some of the best minds of the world, scientists as well as spiritualists, on a common platform for constructive dialogue. As a scientist with a Ph.D. in ...

A great selection from the mythical Galaxy Science Fiction, the magazine that changed the science fiction at the beginning of the Fifties, with great names like Fritz Leiber, Lester Del Rey, Clifford Simak and many others.

Read the Founding Documents of the United States of America—Including All Constitutional AmendmentsIn early June 1776, the Second Continental Congress appointed a committee of five men to draft a declaration, a case for the independence of the United Colonies from England. Congress reconvened in Philadelphia in early July and amended the draft, finally adopting it late in the morning on July 4. The bold experiment of the United States of America was born. No docume...

The novel is likely to explore themes related to politics, society, and possibly issues surrounding the American South during the time of its setting. It might touch upon topics such as racial dynamics, societal norms, and the political landscape of that era.While the specific details of the plot and contributions from individual authors may vary, "A Gentleman from Mississippi" is generally considered a work that reflects the societal and political context of the American South during the ...

The book features a diverse selection of Philippine folk tales, myths, legends, and fables. It includes stories that have been passed down orally through generations in the Philippines, offering insights into the culture, beliefs, customs, and traditions of the Filipino people.These folk tales often encompass a variety of themes, such as local legends, creation myths, supernatural beings, moral lessons, and heroic adventures, providing readers with a glimpse into the rich and colorful tape...

The book is divided into sections, each focusing on a different freethinker from various historical periods. It covers figures from antiquity, such as Epicurus and Socrates, who questioned traditional religious beliefs and championed rational inquiry, to more modern thinkers like Thomas Paine and Voltaire, who played key roles in the Enlightenment and the spread of secular ideas. Bradlaugh and his co-authors emphasize the importance of intellectual independence and the right to question au...

The collaborative nature of this novel brings together the voices and writing styles of multiple authors, each contributing a section or chapter to create a cohesive storyline. "The Sturdy Oak" is structured as a composite or collective work, often featuring diverse perspectives, characters, and events related to American politics.The novel likely presents a tapestry of political themes, reflecting the authors' individual viewpoints and interpretations of American political life during tha...

PIPs Speak: Essays by Previously Important People is a collection of stand-on-their-own creative nonfiction essays that range from 500 to 750 words from a group of thirteen writers over age sixty. The essays cover the gamut from reactions to current events to thoughts on family, aging, children, and dying, very much in the spirit of Montaigne. Readers see into the world of the writer – and recognize similarities to their own worlds. The prose varies from lyrical to poignant, quizzical to c...