A Comprehensive Exploration of the Biblical CovenantsThis book forms an overview of the biblical teaching on covenant as well as the practical significance of covenant for the Christian life. A host of 26 scholars shows how covenant is not only clearly taught from Scripture, but also that it lays the foundation for other key doctrines of salvation. The contributors, who engage variously in biblical, systematic, and historical theology, present covenant theology not...

Nike, a Billion Dollar Marketing Powerhouse, uses one of the ideas contained in these 30 Lessons, gained from Practical Adverting and Selling experience;an idea which can be used to successfully market everyday commodities like shoes, watches, clothing, food, pianos etcThe wisdom in these ‘no-fluff added’ practical lessons, in Advertising and Selling, can easily be listened to during your commutes,...

In 1968, the world experienced a brand-new kind of terror with the debut of George A. Romero’s landmark movie Night of the Living Dead. The newly dead rose to attack the living. Not as vampires or werewolves. This was something new—and terrifying. Since then, zombies have invaded every aspect of popular culture.But it all started on that dreadful night in a remote farmhouse. Nights of the Living Dead returns to that night, to the outbreak, to where it all began.

A “palace” ruled by a “queen,” Harbor Hill in Roslyn, Long Island, was commissioned by the beautiful and imperious Katherine Duer Mackay, wife of one of the country’s wealthiest men. Stanford White, the architect, wrote, “with the exception of Biltmore, I do not think there will be an estate equal to it in the country.” The mansion, along with its magnificent furnishings, art, gardens—and the owners’ hubris, striving, and ultimate failure—are the dramatis personae of this saga.An e...

Mummies, Mesmerists & Magi – 3 Classic Egyptian Supernatural Tales offers an enthralling exploration into the 19th-century fascination with Egypt's mysterious allure and supernatural folklore. This anthology presents a compelling collection of stories exuding an air of mystique and wonder, where the boundaries between life and death, reality and imagination, are artfully blurred. These tales, ranging from eerie encounters with ancient mummies to the enigmatic powers of mesmerists, evoke a ...

Medical doctors driving taxis, architects selling beer on street corners, scientific institutes closed down amid rusting carcasses of industrial plants—these images became common at the turn of the 21st century in many once modern “civilized” countries. In quite a few of them, long-time neighbours came to kill each other, apparently motivated by the newly discovered differences of religion, language, or origin. Civil nationalism gave way to tribal, ethnic, and confessional conflict. Ration...

Dive into the uncanny and intriguing world of the "HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT," a comprehensive anthology that seamlessly weaves together chilling tales of mystery, supernatural encounters, and gothic horror. The collection spans a diverse array of literary styles, capturing the essence of Halloween through the words of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Standout narratives subtly coalesce around themes of fear, imagination, and the eerie unknown...

Praying should be as urgent and necessary to us as breathing—yet all too often we're bored by it, distracted from it, or uncertain of its purpose. We don't really know why we should pray.We have many reasons to be excited about prayer, as Guy Richard shows us. It is the relationship glue that bonds our hearts more and more to the Lord. God commands us to pray, and he graciously answers our prayers. As we pour out our hearts to him, we and the world around us will be changed.

In 'The Sea's Ruthless Gamble,' readers will embark on a journey through the turbulent waters of classic maritime adventure. This anthology, featuring six riveting novels, captures the multifaceted nature of seafaring life. From the harrowing challenges faced by intrepid sailors to the enchantments of distant shores, this collection explores the relentless power of the sea. The narratives vary from suspenseful adventures and moral dilemmas to romantic escapades and mystical encounters, cre...

John Henry Newman's writings and his lifelong search for religious truth continue to influence thought within a range of disciplines, most notably theology, philosophy and education. One of his most significant contributions was to the understanding of higher education contained within his nineteenth century writings, in particular his volume of lecturers entitled The Idea of a University, which has helped shape religious and educational thought over two centuries.Newman's...

Though it is not uncommon for historians to have something to say concerning philosophical strands in Jefferson’s thought, that something is usually insubstantial—often misleadingly so—or inchoate. Overall, precious little has been said. The significance of the man and the richness of his thought demands that this defect be remedied.Thomas Jefferson and Philosophy is a collection of nine new essays on philosophical elements in Jefferson’s writings. The first of its kind, this colle...

Twenty ghostly tales from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the fifth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 5 in the series spans the years 1872 to 1901 and includes stories from a wide range of male authors; British, French and American. Includes tales by Henry James, Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling. Readers new to this genre will discover its pleasures; th...