The doctrine of the Trinity is a central dogma within traditional Christianity, yet claiming that there are three divine persons appears to threaten adherence to monotheism. This Element begins by presenting a logical problem for the doctrine of the Trinity, followed by a survey of extant solutions to it as well as some criticisms to these solutions. Based on some insights concerning the historical context surrounding the development and formulation of the doctrine of the Trinity, this Ele...

This volume examines the role and relevance of exemplars and the practice of imitation in character development and formation. While the role of exemplars and imitation in spiritual and moral formation has been an integral part of many religious and wisdom traditions, in recent times there has been limited theological and philosophical investigation into it and a dearth of interdisciplinary discussion. The book brings together relevant research and insights from leading experts within phil...

This is the first graduate level textbook of topologically ordered phases with emphasis on graphene zigzag nanoribbons. It also explains common properties of several other topologically ordered phases as well as the e/2 fractional charge quantization and spin-charge separation of an electron.Contents:PrefaceBasics:IntroductionGeometric Berry Phase and Chern NumberBasic ...

This volume is a collection of essays analyzing different issues concerning the nature, possibility, and desirability of heaven as understood by the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity. and Islam. Topics include whether or not it is possible that a mortal could, upon bodily death, become an inhabitant of heaven without loss of identity, where exactly heaven might be located, whether or not everyone should be saved, or if there might be alternative destinations (including some less fi...

*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK*'This is a five star read for real' ROBIN HOBB'An impressive debut with real psychological depth' THE GUARDIAN'Richly imagined and politically driven' THE I PAPER'In a class of its own' THE DAILY MAIL'It now holds a standard for fantasy standalones' GRIMDARK MAGAZI...

'A page turner: tender yet tense, loving yet steamy, dangerous yet darkly humorous. Dominion draws gorgeously on Chinese mythology to create something entirely new.' - Brigitte Knightley'A brilliant, captivating, deeply romantic fantasy debut! Dominion is an addictive read, and it's going to dazzle romantasy readers!' - Ali HazelwoodA woman with no past. A warrior with no future. Their love could save the world-or burn...

Brought to you by Penguin.**BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick.Everyone thinks Heath Rocha was my first love. He wasn't. My first love was figure skating.**Katarina Shaw has always known she’s destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating – and each other – to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and He...

To deter his ex, a lovelorn cellist starts a fake relationship with his one-night stand in this steamy, swoony fake dating romance from USA Today bestselling author Adib Khorram.Arya’s always been a “one-and-done” man when it comes to romance—but with his friends all pairing up and the big 4-0 creeping ever closer, he’s starting to question his life choices. Especially when he discovers his latest hookup is the new committee chair for the charity ball Arya...

In the breathtaking sequel to No.1 Sunday Times bestseller The Scorpion and the Night Blossom, the world is on the brink of destruction…The mó — beautiful, ravenous demons who drink the souls of mortals — roam free and they will not cease until all the realms fall to darkness. Àn’yīng must risk everything to stop them.But a betrayal has turned the tides of this war: her handsome rival from the Immortality Trials and the man she was falling...

Even after the credits roll, life goes on.In his second year of high school, Makoto Tsukishima learns he has only twelve months left to live. There’s just one thing he wants to do before he goes: tell Tsubasa Minami how he feels about her. He knows it won’t—can’t—lead to anything, and she invites him to join the filmmaking club. Soon, the two of them begin to feel a connection, but time is running out. Conflicted yet determined to spare Tsubasa the truth, Makoto decides to put a certain pl...

A kingless world—though it was an outcome Dokja chose, even he could not have foreseen the disastrous consequences of his decision. Separated from his companions, he is forced to witness how low humans can sink without anyone to impose order. Even worse, forfeiting the power of the Absolute Throne means he will have to fight the Catastrophes of the fifth scenario head-on! And the very first one he faces is a being described in the original novel as “the second of the three ways to survive ...

Brought to you by Penguin.They’ve never met, but this is the way it is supposed to be: they belong to each other.Lonely college student Minnie feels invisible until she stumbles upon HOURglass: America’s new K-pop boyband obsession. Soon she is memorising the lyrics to every song and staying up late to watch their livestreams, hoping that her favourite member, bad-boy Halo**,** will see her in the comments.On the other side o...