The Ecclesiastical History of the English People, written by the Venerable Bede in the 8th century, is a history of the Christian Churches in England, and of England generally; its main focus is on the conflict between the pre-Schism Roman Rite and Celtic Christianity. It was originally composed in Latin, is considered to be one of the most important original references on Anglo-Saxon history and has played a key role in the development of an English national identity. It is believed to ha...

Bernedette Turin is an omega in her mid-twenties, living at home, and with a number of friends she can't count with figures--because she doesn't have any! Her world is small, she writes and dreams about love, and yet love never seems to find her. She's given up on it all, thinking she'll be rotting in her bed for the rest of her life if things go on like this. When her aunt gives her a few special tickets to a very special party, will she find the pack she's been dying to join, or is she j...

The Weaver girls are a strange pair. Two people who should have never been together, they've managed to become independent and successful in a world that looks down on partnerships like theirs. Two omegas, alone in love? They might as well be a walking myth--such couplings are supposed to impossible!While they love each other more than the world, and proving the world wrong about them, they're finally ready to expand their family. Or at least, one of them is. While Poppy Weaver is ...

Porsha Hawkins is just an artist trying to make it by in a world that seems to live for putting her down. Her only solace? Her favorite lite-RPG dating sim Crystal Eclipse.After her computer breaks in an unfortunate accident, she's quick to drain her savings and get back to her favorite addiction. But when a storm blows through causing an electrical disturbance in her apartment, she goes to bed only to wake in a world so different from her own. Trapped in a new body—the dreaded vil...

This complete 5 book masterpiece now fits conveniently on your e-book reader! Bedes Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section. Bede, also referred to as Saint Bede or the Venerable Bede (Latin: Bēda Venerābilis), was a monk at the Northumbrian monastery of Saint Peter at Monkwearmouth, today part of Sunderland, England, and of its companion monastery, Saint Paul's, in modern Jarrow (see Wearmouth-Jarrow), both ...

The novel is a sequel to Bede's earlier work, "The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green," and continues to chronicle Mr. Verdant Green's escapades and misadventures as he navigates through university life. Set against the backdrop of the academic world of 19th-century Oxford, the novel satirizes the eccentricities of university traditions, social etiquette, and the various characters Mr. Verdant encounters during his time at Oxford.Bede's writing style is characterized by its wit, light-hearted...

The novel follows the misadventures and escapades of Mr. Verdant Green, a young and inexperienced freshman at Oxford University. The story is presented in a light-hearted and comical style, offering a satirical look at university life, the eccentricities of the academic world, and the social customs and traditions of Oxford during the mid-19th century.Mr. Verdant Green is portrayed as a somewhat naïve and well-meaning character, and the novel chronicles his encounters with various colorful...

The church fathers displayed considerable interest in the early chapters of Genesis, and often wrote detailed commentaries or preached series of homilies on the Hexameron--the Six Days of Creation--among them Eustathius of Antioch, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Theodore of Mopsuestia, Ambrose, John Chrysostom and Augustine.This volume of Ancient Christian Texts offers a first-time English translation of Severian of Gabala's In cosmogoniam and a fresh translation of a ...

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"Mediaeval Socialism" by Bede Jarrett explores the intricate relationship between medieval society and the concept of socialism. Jarrett delves into the social structures of the Middle Ages, examining how communal living and shared resources were integral to the fabric of medieval life. He argues that the principles of cooperation and mutual aid were not only prevalent but essential for the survival of communities during this period. The book highlights the moral and ethical dimensions of ...

The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green by Cuthbert Bede is a beloved classic of Victorian humor that offers a lively and entertaining glimpse into student life, social customs, and youthful misadventures. First published in the nineteenth century, this enduring comic novel follows the experiences of an inexperienced young man as he navigates the challenges, surprises, and eccentricities of university life. Mr. Verdant Green arrives at college full of enthusiasm but with little understanding o...

God Emperor Raul Horadian is the king of all things.Given a fierce name at birth, his mother suffered headaches and visions while he gestated in her womb and she knew her son was destined for greatness. Though birthing such a being of terror and might killed her before she even witnessed him draw his first breath. Yet, her prophecy had been true and that day the rightful ruler of this realm was brought into being.He is the first of his kind, so there was no name for him whe...