How journalism, religious ambition, and urban life converged to shape one of nineteenth-century New York's most public moral dramas.In The Wickedest Man in New York, Robert E. Cray revisits one of the most arresting episodes in nineteenth-century Manhattan: the brief season when a Water Street dancehall became the unlikely stage for a public religious drama. In 1868, journalist Oliver Dyer published a sensational profile of John Allen, a dancehall propriet...

In an age held captive by Al, space capitalism, and unlimited everything, what if the flourishing life we are made for is not "out there" but "down here" on Earth? What if being limited, finite, earthy people is exactly what God wants us to be? What if we are created to be heaven-bound and earth-bound?This is a book about being human on Earth, the Christian faith, society's fascination with technology, the worship of economic growth, the insights of indigenous peoples, and American...

The definitive biography of a Civil War scoundrel and streetwise politicoLargely forgotten by historians, Billy Wilson (1822–1874) was a giant in his time, a man well known throughout New York City, a man shaped by the city’s immigrant culture, its harsh voting practices, and its efforts to participate in the War for the Union. For decades, Wilson’s name made headlines—for many different reasons—in the city’s major newspapers.An immigrant who settl...

Encounter with God is Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide designed to lead you to a deeper understanding about what God is saying to you and to his world today. You'll find its thorough and energetic investigation of the whole Bible inspiring and stimulating. And you'll discover that its biblical exposition is complemented by pastoral warmth from a strong field of writers and contributors. As well as daily content, feature articles provide insights into Christian spirituality, tack...

The flight of three: a woman escaping the impotent arm of the law, a pseudo-assassin fleeing from a job, enlisting protection from the Order of the Book, and the last of the trio, Ahmed—the leader of the Castaway Revolution—is seeking a new life; a car-bomb has shattered his old one. The three runaways find their new identities difficult to grasp; shadows from the past rear up, bringing with them re-hammered phantasms of events from their former lives. Inextricably linked by death-then-dep...

The cover story from this issue is set in the Mughal subplot of 1632 to celebrate the upcoming August release of 1637: Pilgrim's Passage.When the Bell Went Silent - Griffin Barber and Chuck ThompsonA Break In the Clouds - George McClellan GrantRumors on the Rialto - Jack CarrollShut Up and Train More - Owain AlexanderWho Killed Snow White, Part 1 - Pascal DurandThrough the Eyes of a Canine - Cray Dimensional"Bell and Rope" By Chuck Thompson...

The sixth volume in the LTUE Benefit Anthologies series!Princesses and troubadours have long been a staple of adventure fiction. The tradition continues here, with princesses going on epic journeys, a tune worthy of a royal rodent, the power of a forgotten song, the secret music of DNA, a wandering wizard takes the stage with his favorite rock band, a musician who sacrifices everything for the ultimate gig on Mars, and more.Join sixteen authors celebrating the work and infl...

Spread a little Yuletide cheer with Sarah Cray’s fourth book, O Holy Night. Beautiful watercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations are paired with beloved Christmas carols in this elegant hardbound volume. Allow it to serve as a charming host gift, a personal songbook, or to complement your holiday decor. The featured carols include lyrics from select stanzas of O Holy Night, Silent Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and Joy to the World—classic hymns to bring yo...

January 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the start of the Fresh Expressions movement which spread internationally and denominationally from its origins in the Church of England. Graham Cray was its first National Leader. Countless new forms of church have emerged through Fresh Expressions, the Church Army, New Wine, and various pioneer network. On Mission with Jesus offers a theological understanding of the missional nature of the church, which will undergird and inform local practice an...

Watercolor Your Way meets you right where you are with watercolor. Whether you’re dipping your toe in, cannon-balling in, or honing your craft—this book is for you.Written and illustrated by artist Sarah Cray, co-founder of the art education platform Let’s Make Art, Watercolor Your Way is designed to inform and guide you at your current skill level.Each of four chapters focuses on different techniques and supplies...

"WHAT IF OBJECTS ARE MORE THAN WE THINK?"Celebrity product designer Matthew Beren and his enigmatic wife, Sofia, have stumbled upon a stunning secret: millions of unknown, sentient life forms are hiding in plain sight.It's a wondrous discovery... or is it? Though unable to speak, the hidden beings appear to have formed close bonds with the oblivious residents of Matt's hometown in subtle, seemingly magical ways that make the garden flowers chime, the politics unite, and his...

Reflect on the quietest moments, personal growth, inner strength, and self-love with Sarah Cray’s third book Be Still. Quotes include wise reflections on mindfulness from individuals such as Annie Dillard, Lao Tzu, Marilynne Robinson, Eckhart Tolle, Brené Brown, Rumi, and Emily Dickinson. Every spread is like a greeting card, so this delightful volume serves as a stand-alone token of affection or the perfect finishing touch to a gift. A postcard book is also available—share the stillness w...