Post-World War II scholarship and films like The Sorrow and the Pity have frequently replaced the old Gaullist notion of widespread resistance, and cultivated the impression that the French may well have been a "nation of collaborators," embracing the dream of a new authoritarian order in France as embodied by the puppet Vichy regime of Marshall Petain, and hindering the network of the French Underground. From evidence gathered in France, Germany, and England, John F. Sweets has p...

This is a collection of poetry that was written over the course of many years.These poems are about overcoming struggles and finding strength in your pain.

Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime.Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift from their faith after graduation.Struck by this staggering statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) conducted the "College Transition Project" in an effort to identify the relationships and best practices th...

In the enigmatic sands of ancient Egypt, where towering pyramids and enigmatic hieroglyphs whisper tales of a bygone era, lies a profound spiritual tapestry. "The Religion of Ancient Egypt" by William Matthew Flinders Petrie unveils the intricate beliefs, rituals, and deities that shaped the lives of the pharaohs and their subjects. From the enigmatic Book of the Dead to the vibrant festivals honoring Osiris and Isis, this seminal work delves into the heart of an ancient civilization's spi...

Candis' raw and unadulterated poetry brings attention to some of the more difficult issues that need to be discussed, but are typically hidden in shame. She believes in finding the purpose in your pain and healing through transparency. Ignorance is bliss, but knowledge is power. It is her hope that this collection of poetry will open your eyes to some of the harsh truths happening in the world around us and that it will also cause you to open your heart and be led to bring about a change f...

The Kalahari Desert knows how to keep secrets. For Koba, a girl of the Ju|’hoan people, the secret is the day the gunfire tore her family apart, leaving her orphaned on a white man's farm. For Mannie, the farmer's son, the secret is his father's role in the bloodshed, a guilt that haunts his every step.In the shadow of this shared tragedy, Koba and Mannie forge a bond in the stark landscape of apartheid South Africa—a friendship that is both a comfort and a crime. As their connecti...

Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime.Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift from their faith after graduation.Struck by this staggering statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) conducted the "College Transition Project" in an effort to identify the relationships and best practices th...

Hymns and hymnbooks as American historical and cultural icons.This work is a study of the importance of Protestant hymns in defining America and American religion. It explores the underappreciated influence of hymns in shaping many spheres of personal and corporate life as well as the value of hymns for studying religious life. Distinguishing features of this volume are studies of the most popular hymns (“Amazing Grace,” “O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” “All Hail the Power of J...

The product of over forty Bible scholars and seven years’ work, The NLT Study Bible is the most comprehensive study Bible ever created. The notes focus on bringing out the full meaning of the text, allowing the reader to understand the Bible more deeply than ever. Features include 25,900 study notes (over 820,000 words), maps, charts, illustrations, a word-study system, and much more.Feature details: Ten section introductions provide an overview of the lit...

If you are eager for an authentic action plan you can use every day to point your kids toward lasting, lifelong faith, this is it.Building on the bestselling go-to guidebook Sticky Faith, The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family shows parents how to actively encourage their children's spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith.This accessible guide presents more than 10...

From bestselling ABA author Noel Hynd comes this new series set against the backdrop of Havana, an explosive capital city of faded charm locked in the past and torn by political intrigue. U.S. Treasury Agent Alexandra LaDuca leaves her Manhattan home on an illegal mission to Cuba that could cost her everything. Accompanying her is the attractive but dangerous Paul Guarneri, a Cuban-born exile who lives in the gray areas of the law. Together, they plunge into subterfuge and danger. Without ...

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. The black sign, painted in white letters that hangs upon the gates, reads:Opens at NightfallCloses at DawnAs the sun disappears beyond the horizon, all over the tents small lights begin to flicker, as though the entirety of the circus is covered in particularly bright fireflies. When the tents are all aglow, sparkling against the night sk...