the christ of history and of experience

Albert Speer: Hitler's Architect

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ramen, Fred, PUBLISHER: Rosen Publishing Group, 100+ Page Biographies That Help Students Grasp the Enormity of the Holocaust The history of the Holocaust is in many ways the story of individuals. These biographies examine the key figures during this shameful time in human history. Focusing both on the victims and the perpetrators of evil, these titles recount the depravity, suffering, and courage that took place during the Holocaust. These gripping and affecting books help teens understand the heroic, infamous, and little-known people of the Holocaust. They will inspire teens to understand the meaning of moral commitment and to say "never again." An excellent supplement to the history and social studies curricula.

In the Jaws of History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bui, Diem / Diem, Bui / Chanoff, David, PUBLISHER: Indiana University Press,..". the ultimate insider's account of the war from the South Vietnamese side, including the appalling story of how the American intervention actually happened." -- Washington Post "This book gives Americans a rare opportunity -- the chance to see the Vietnam experience through Vietnamese eyes. Few Vietnamese know their recent history as well as Bui Diem does. And none has told it better." -- Ambassador William Jorden..". well-written and at times illuminating... " -- Library Journal In the Jaws of History is the most important book written on the Vietnam War from the viewpoint of the South, from an author who was a senior official of the South Vietnamese government and later ambassador to the U.S.

A History of Greek Philosophy: Volume 1, the Earlier

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guthrie, William K. / Guthrie, W. K. C. / W. K. C., Guthrie, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, All volumes of Professor Guthrie's great history of Greek philosophy have won their due acclaim. The most striking merits of Guthrie's work are his mastery of a tremendous range of ancient literature and modern scholarship, his fairness and balance of judgement and the lucidity and precision of his English prose. He has achieved clarity and comprehensiveness.

Perceiving God: The Epistemology of Religious Experience

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alston, William P., PUBLISHER: Cornell University Press, In this clear and provocative account of the epistemology of religious experience, William P. Alston argues that the perception of God-his term for direct experiential awareness of God-makes a major contribution to the grounds of religious belief. Surveying the variety of reported direct experiences of God, Alston demonstrates that a person can be justified in holding certain beliefs about God on the basis of mystical experience.

Written in Stone

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: OLYNYK, MARK, PUBLISHER: FriesenPress, Written in Stone is a history of poetry; spanning thirty-five years. A collection of poems about reality and the human condition. What is and what seems to be. Truth and the transience of life. The meaning of death. Myth as a state of mind. Decoding dreams and visions. The writing process. Our relationship with Nature. Super science and the reign of the machine. These are the themes of this book.

The Heritage of World Civilizations: Volume I, to ,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Craig, Albert M. / Kagan, Donald / Ozment, Steven E., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Brief yet detailed, this book provides a thoughtful history of human civilizations while maintaining a balance between the Western world and the rest of global civilization. It covers the general intellectual and material history of human societies and cultures that have left some kind of written and/or archeological record behind. A four-part organization covers the coming of civilization, empires and cultures of the ancient world, consolidation and interaction of world civilizations, and the world in transition. For anyone trying to understand the historical experiences that have informed and shaped the world's cultures.

In the Shadow of Mountains

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCurry, Steve, PUBLISHER: Phaidon Press, - Steve McCurry is one of the most popular photographers working today - A new collection of portraits, landscapes and street photography - Covers almost 30 years of his deep involvement in the countryside and people of Afghanistan - Children and shepherds, warriors and labourers are presented alongside striking views of sandstone cities, mountainous landscapes and ancient temples - Evocative and timeless, these lyrical images capture the enduring spirit, grandeur and beauty of the land that lies at the foot of the Hindu Kush - McCurry's photographs capture human experience and transcend boundaries of language and culture

The Duke of Naxos: Of the House of Nasi

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roth, Cecil, PUBLISHER: Jewish Publication Society of America, Read the story of Joseph Nasi, Duke of Naxos, Lord of Tiberias, a heroic leader who profoundly affected the history of sixteenth-century Jews of Eastern Europe. A biography based on meticulous research, a study of human character and the effect of a hero upon his age.

Cadogan Guide Morocco

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogerson, Barnaby, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, In the fully updated and revised edition of his highly acclaimed guide, Morrocan expert Barnaby Rogerson takes travelers by the hand and leads them through the bustling kasbahs and ancient ruins of this diverse land. Barnaby's sound advice ensures they will taste the finest Morrocan cuisine in handpicked restaurants and delight in the experience of bartering in the souks. His narrative seamlessly interweaves the compelling history of this mesmerizing country with practical details on traveling around and detailed description of both the major and minor sites. Cadogan takes visitors on an exotic journey over the high mountain ranges of the Rif, across the desert plains of Jel and the Rekkam, through the palm-shaded valleys of the Dades, and into the the heart of vibrant capital Marrakech, ensuring that they will enjoy every step of the way.

Ultimate History of Porsche

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parragon Publishing, PUBLISHER: Parragon Publishing, Fully illustrated and highly detailed, The Ultimate History of Porsche tells all about this famous sporting marque. The German company's often turbulent history has produced many of the world's most desirable cars and numerous sporting success. Here both are amply celebrated in lavish detail and color to bring you the ultimate in sports car history

History and Memory: Suffering and Art

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schweizer, Harold, PUBLISHER: Bucknell University Press, The essayists in this collection ponder the relationship between history and suffering, and ask what forms of narrative could articulate or mediate such a relationship. Included are genres as different as philosophy, photography, lyrical poetry, and political satire, in order to trace the outlines of a revisionist historiography that would not belie the discontinuous history of those who suffer.

The Battle of Loos

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warner, Philip, PUBLISHER: Wordsworth Editions, The Wordsworth Military Library covers the breadth of military history, including studies of individual leaders and accounts of major campaigns and great conflicts.

A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Manchester, William, PUBLISHER: Back Bay Books, From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose, and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester leads us from a civilization tottering on the brink of collapse to the grandeur of its rebirth-the dense explosion of energy that spawned some of history's greatest poets, philosophers, painters, adventurers, and reformers, as well as some of its most spectacular villains- the Renaissance.

The Church: Christ in the World Today, Student Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Albl, Martin C., PUBLISHER: Saint Mary's Press, **The Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has found this catechetical text, copyright , to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Church: Christ in the World Today guides the students in exploring and understanding the Catholic Church, as well as its origin, structure, and mission. Additionally, the course addresses the roles of the hierarchy, those in religious life, and the laity in supporting the mission of the Church. Particular attention is paid to the global presence of the Church as a light to all people

Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crosson-Tower, Cynthia, PUBLISHER: Allyn & Bacon, Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This best-selling text offers a comprehensive look at child maltreatment, incorporating history, case vignettes, and the author's own experience as a child protection worker. The author covers the history of child welfare, gives an overview of functional and dysfunctional families, and contrasts healthy child development with development hampered by abuse and neglect. In addition, "Child Abuse and Neglect" explains case management procedures and focuses on how various professionals become involved in the child protection process and how treatment is undertaken. The text concludes with a discussion of prevention and a consideration of the future.

Cassell Dictionary of Modern American History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thompson, Peter, PUBLISHER: Cassell, The first release in a major new series of five volumes that will cover modern U.S., U.K., French, German and Russian history. The Cassell Dictionary of Modern American History is a clear and comprehensive A-Z guide to American history from the birth of the republic in to the Lewinsky affair. Its articles include not only brief entries delivering key details of the people and events that have made U.S. history, but also a number of longer thematic articles treating key aspects of the period in question -- from the US constitution to the US Civil War, from the American Revolution to Reconstruction.

A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times Volume

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guizot, Franois Pierre Guillaume, PUBLISHER: BiblioLife, The closer the study and the wider the contemplation a Frenchman bestows upon his country's history the deeper will be his feelings of patriotic pride dashed with a tinge of sadness. France in respect of her national unity is the most ancient amongst the states of Christian Europe.

The Horse Interlude: A Pictorial History of Horse and Man

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keith, Thomas / Keith, T. B., PUBLISHER: University of Idaho Press, This is a popular and highly illustrated history of horse-drawn harvesters from the mid-s to the s in the Northwest.

A Country Nourished on Self-Doubt: Documents in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thorner, Thomas / Frohn-Nielson, Thor, PUBLISHER: University of Toronto Press, This new edition of Broadview's two volume anthology of documents in Canadian history, A Few Acres of Snow and A Country Nourished on Self-Doubt, presents many new documentary sources on Canadian history, combined with the most compelling passages from the first edition, Included are documents that focus on the history of Canada's various regions; on social, cultural, political and intellectual history; and on the experiences of women, Native peoples, immigrants and labour.

God's Masterwork: Ezra Through Daniel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swindoll, Charles R., PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, From the leadership of Ezra through the integrity of Daniel, see God's faithfulness and love to Israel during its obedience, rebellion, and restoration. Swindoll traces the sweep of history, the undercurrents of doctrine, and the pulse of redemption through this section of Scripture.

The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: West, Elliott, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, Elliott West's careful analysis of the role and development of the saloon as an institution on the mining frontier provides unique insights into the social and economic history of the American West. Drawing on contemporaneous newspapers and many unpublished firsthand accounts, West shows that the physical evolution of the saloon, from crude tents and shanties into elegant establishments for drinking and gaming, reflected the growth and maturity of the surrounding community.

Immanuel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Witmer, John / Swindoll, Charles R., PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, John Witmer presents the almighty Son of God as a living, breathing, incarnate man. He shows us a full picture of the Christ in four distinct phases: the Son of God before he became man, the divine suffering man on Earth, the glorified and ascended Christ, and the coming King.

The Last Chapter

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rasmussen, A. W., PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, This book is an optimistic message about the last days of the church and the second coming of Christ. While recording the visions, miracles, and healings that he has seen and witnessed, the author candidly relates how the Spirit of God molded his life through heartaches, testings, and breathtaking supernatural experiences.

What Matters

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Petkus, Diana Traina, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, "What Matters" is a collection of poems, as seen in the beauty of life and nature, that reveal the author''s intimate knowledge and rich experience of the reality of God''s love, and her attraction to the full flowering of her own.

History of the Primitive Methodist Church

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kendall, Holliday Bickerstaffe, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Holliday Bickerstaff Kendall () was a Methodist minister and a social historian. Born into a family of Primitive Methodist ministers, Kendall himself served as a minister between and . This volume, written during his retirement and first published in , contains Kendall's history of the origins and development of the Primitive Methodist movement. The movement originated with Hugh Bourne () and William Clowes (), who attempted to restore the mass evangelism they thought had been lost in the Wesleyan Church after . Kendall explores the social and political context of this period, and discusses Bourne's and Clowes' influence on the origins of the movement. He then describes the growth and development of the movement in the nineteenth century, discussing the expansion of the church until . This clear and concise volume is considered the definitive work on the history of the movement.

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