The Elder and His Work is a classic that conveys the gravity and importance of the elder's calling. Nineteenth-century author David Dickson provided this brief, complete manual describing the qualifications and duties of elders.According to Dickson, an elder is a shepherd of Christ's flock and a student of God's Word-a man growing in the gracious disciplines of the Christian life.

The untold story of a group of Irish cities and their remarkable development before the age of industrializationA backward corner of Europe in 1600, Ireland was transformed during the following centuries. This was most evident in the rise of its cities, notably Dublin and Cork. David Dickson explores ten urban centers and their patterns of physical, social, and cultural evolution, relating this to the legacies of a violent past, and he reflects on their subsequent ...

Kernachtig legt David Dickson de Psalmen uit en past hij ze toe op het leven van alledag. En hoe actueel blijkt dan Bijbelgetrouwe uitleg te zijn voor elke generatie! Hij laat het licht van de Schrift over de ervaring van de dichter vallen, zodat we Christus in de Psalmen ontdekken en onszelf erin herkennen. Psalm na Psalm biedt op deze manier troost en onderwijs voor ons geloofsleven. Psalm na Psalm sterkt ons om wijs en moedig keuzes te maken die God zegent.

Dublin has experienced great—and often astonishing—change in its 1,400 year history. It has been the largest urban center on a deeply contested island since towns first appeared west of the Irish Sea. There have been other contested cities in the European and Mediterranean world, but almost no European capital city, David Dickson maintains, has seen sharper discontinuities and reversals in its history—and these have left their mark on Dublin and its inhabitants. Dublin occupies a unique pl...

Embark on a profound journey through the sacred verses of "The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy" with the unabridged audiobook meticulously crafted by David Dickson. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of biblical wisdom as Dickson's analytical exposition unveils the timeless teachings of this pivotal epistle. His erudite insights and scholarly approach breathe life into the words of Paul, offering a comprehensive exploration that transcends the boundaries of traditional exegesis. With a...

This is the most wide-ranging series of essays ever published on the Great Irish Famine, and will prove of lasting interest to the general reader. Leading historians, economists and geographers – from Ireland, Britain and the United States – have assembled the most up-to-date research from a wide spectrum of disciplines including medicine, folklore and literature, to give the fullest account yet of the background and consequences of the Famine. Contributors include Dr Kevin Whelan, Profess...

People's behaviour can be rewarding to others through what they say or do: it may be no more than an appreciative smile, a sympathetic touch or a word of praise, but the impact can be highly significant. This book, first published in 1993, explores these social rewards and their relevance to the practice of people in the interpersonal professions.While much of its content is relevant to everyday life, the focus is on ways in which an understanding of the working of social rewards c...

On Seas Contested is an in-depth analysis of the Second World War's seven major navies. A team of expert naval historians have contributed chapters outlining the navies of the United States, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, Japan, Germany, Italy, France, and the Soviet Union. Each chapter consistently details key features such as weaponry, training, logistics, and doctrine. This definitive work will be a standard reference for years to come.

The #1 New York Times–bestselling author's "hilarious . . . idiosyncratic . . . delightful" and definitive companion to a global phenomenon ( Publishers Weekly).Douglas Adams's "six-part trilogy," The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy grew from a blip of a notion into an ever-expanding multimedia universe that amassed an unprecedented cult of followers and became an international sensation. As a young journalist, Neil Gaiman was given comp...

Step into the world of intellectual inquiry and skepticism with "Ingersoll on THE GREAT INFIDELS." In this captivating audiobook, delve into the thought-provoking lectures of Robert G. Ingersoll, one of America's most renowned orators and freethinkers of the 19th century. Volume 3 of his works showcases his unapologetic exploration of skepticism, rationalism, and criticism of religious orthodoxy. With eloquence and wit, Ingersoll fearlessly challenges conventional beliefs, dissecting the l...

As a psychiatric term ‘depression’ dates back only as far as the mid-nineteenth century. Before then a wide range of terms were used: ‘melancholy’ carried enormous weight, and was one of the two confirmed forms of eighteenth-century insanity. This four-volume set is the first large-scale study of depression across an extensive period.

As a psychiatric term ‘depression’ dates back only as far as the mid-nineteenth century. Before then a wide range of terms were used: ‘melancholy’ carried enormous weight, and was one of the two confirmed forms of eighteenth-century insanity. This four-volume set is the first large-scale study of depression across an extensive period.