George William Russell, also known by the pseudonym Æ, was a prominent Irish polymath who wrote on many topics related to Irish independence. In The National Being, Russell outlines a vision of how an independent Ireland could create a unifying national spirit-one that would respect the rural roots of Ireland and draw heavily on ideas from the cooperative movement. He is keenly aware of the pitfalls that could occur, from a centralized democracy failing to respect individual rights to a pr...

Evangelism is a contentious word, conjuring up all sorts of assumptions. It can create suspicion or imply tribalism, or can be seen as a desperate response to falling numbers. For some the term has become irredeemably polluted. But what if we recovered an authentic understanding of evangelism as good news that enables people to know that they are drenched in the love and grace of God? And how do we do that? This is a book for everyone who wants to share the gospel but who cannot relate to ...

Crucible is a quarterly journal of Christian social ethics, drawing together some of the best practitioners, thinkers, and theologians in the field. Each issue reflects theologically on a key theme of political, social, cultural, or environmental significance.

The Atlantic Telegraph (1865) is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the 19th century’s most ambitious engineering feats: the laying of the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable. Authored by W. H. Russell, the book chronicles the vision, challenges, and triumphs of connecting Europe and North America by telegraph, a project that revolutionized global communication. Russell, a renowned war correspondent, was invited to join the expedition aboard the Great Eastern, the ma...

Many clergy receive little training in the arts of preaching and it is assumed that they will learn by gaining experience. The renowned American preacher Herbert O’Driscoll suggests that congregations do not want to be given a map showing them how to get to the coast, they want to be drenched in the spray. Narrative preaching is a means of achieving such immediacy. By dramatic story-telling, it invites listeners into enter the text imaginatively and enables them to experience sermons as tr...

How does an effeminate boy-raised in Cowboyland with cattle and guns, hunting and trucks, sports and church, jocks and jerks, cruelty and small-mindedness-get from the Black Hills of South Dakota to the thrills and heartbreak of the white-hot lights of Broadway and the West End?The answer can be found in this memoir by BILL RUSSELL, the author of Side Show, elegies for angels, punks and raging queens, and Pageant, among other musicals. Th...

A Faithful Presence shows how churches work together and of the range of social action undertaken by churches locally and nationally – pastoral, advocacy, campaigning. It is designed to be of interest to clerical and lay audiences across denominations, including those who create, manage and implement social justice initiatives.

This critical volume addresses an important contemporary issue, how to determine themost cost-effective approach to solid waste disposal. Based on wide-ranging, practicalexperience, this time-saving work details a systems approach to feasibility studies, providingthe basis for accurate, efficient analysis. And, to illustrate the use of this innovativemethod, the book includes a complete "case study" of a hypothetical community.Beginning with data collection and cost estimation, Resource Re...

From the womb to the grave our identity is challenged by the words of others, the words of ourselves, and the words of God. Mankind's authentic identity is flawlessly displayed in Jesus, and Jesus is the authentic and flawless Word of God. Religion has given us a distorted view of God's character. Only when we have an accurate view of God, will we recognize ourselves reflected in Jesus.Indoctrination is a process of teaching one to accept a set of beliefs uncritically. Critical thi...

Adventures in the Moon, and Other WorldsTo the bottom of my grave I heard the disturbing trumpet, and then the voice of the Prophet commanding that the bodies of the dead should rise, the souls be restored to them, and that all mankind should appear in the Valley of Judgment. I started out of death, and stood on the surface of the earth. Very great was the misery of being disquieted, and I should have been willing to forfeit my hopes of paradise for permission to l...

"Adventures in the Moon, and Other Worlds" by Earl John Russell is a captivating exploration of the cosmos, blending science fiction with imaginative storytelling. The narrative follows intrepid explorers as they journey through the moon and beyond, encountering strange civilizations and extraordinary phenomena. Russell's vivid descriptions and inventive plots invite readers to ponder the possibilities of life beyond Earth, while also reflecting on human nature and our place in the univers...

In "Adventures in the Moon, and Other Worlds," Earl John Russell Russell masterfully weaves a tapestry of science fiction and fantasy, taking readers on an extraordinary journey through celestial landscapes and extraterrestrial civilizations. This collection of imaginative tales combines vivid prose with whimsical narratives, reflecting the late 19th-century fascination with space exploration and the burgeoning genre of speculative fiction. Each story invites readers to ponder the possibil...