The COVID-19 pandemic has been the cause of much pain. In light of this, can Christians still believe in God? And if they do, can they still believe that he is all-good, all-powerful, and all-knowing? In this book, Peter Harris looks at these difficult questions and answers yes! After establishing that COVID-19 is not God's judgment and without denigrating other worldviews, Harris demonstrates that Christianity has a moral philosophy which has led historically to robust and compassionate r...

Christopher Hitchens was the most eloquent of the New Atheists. With great rhetorical polish and an encyclopedic mind for historical facts and literary quotations, he presents the case of anti-theism very effectively. Though now deceased, Hitchens' arguments continue to reverberate through his best-selling books and online presence. God, asserts Hitchens, would be, if he existed, the greatest of dictators. Religion, according to Hitchens, is morally bankrupt and madly irrational. The world...

Do you doubt the truth of your Christian faith? Peter Harris's book Do You Believe It? is for you. It is also for those who know Christians who are struggling with doubt and for those who have been challenged about their faith by skeptics and don't have the answers. By looking at the very best of evidence for Christianity, Peter Harris presents the compelling case that Christianity is the truth. Writing in an accessible way about some challenging topics, Harris begins by deploying historic...

Fundraising has always been an essential element of the Christian life: churches, schools, and many other organizations rely on it to function. But it is a risky enterprise, fraught with questions and challenges. How can Christians raise funds with integrity?In this book Peter Harris and Rod Wilson, experienced fundraisers themselves, bring fundraising within the scope of normal Christian life and work. They consider fundraising in light of the relationships that lie at its heart—wi...

Circles and the Cross is an invitation to explore two mysteries. One is the miracle of the cosmos: why is there something and not nothing? The other is the miracle of consciousness: why should this collection of stardust be an I and not just an it? Our basic response to those mysteries is wonder, and from wonder have grown the three great trees of human culture: religion, art, and science. This exploration is undertaken in the light of a third mystery: the cross of Christ is the clearest p...

A timeless guide to strategy, decision-making and achieving victory - now in a clear, modern translation with insights for today’s reader.For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has been a manual for thinking clearly under pressure. Its principles are simple but powerful: know yourself, understand others, adapt quickly and choose your battles wisely. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating competition or making difficult decisions, its lessons o...

This book is a continuation of the prestigious series investigating current tax policy debates in an historical context.The authors are a mix of senior tax professionals from academia, the judiciary, and practice, with representatives from 9 countries. The chapters fall within 3 basic categories:UK tax, looking at a variety of topics ranging from income tax (introduction and deduction at source), tax administration (Scotland), cases and judges (Lo...

KNOWING THE WORST CAN HELP YOU DO YOUR BEST.More start-up businesses fail in the first five years than survive.Yet most business books promise overnight success, endless growth, and freedom by the beach. This one doesn't.Instead, these pages offer 50 short, sharp stories grounded in lived experience - ideas that work, insights that stick, and lessons to help you keep going.This is a book about resilience, not hype.No fluff. No false ...

I've Been Everywhere, Man – A Journey to All the Places in Australia's Favourite Song"I've been to Tullamore, Seymour, Lismore, Mooloolaba…"We've all sung along to the classic Aussie anthem — but how many can say they've actually been everywhere?Over several years and more than 30,000 kilometres, Peter C. Harris set out to visit every single location named in Geoff Mack's legendary song. From Adelong to Yeerongpilly, this rollicking road tr...

Even as growing polarization and hyper-partisanship define society and politics at home, American leaders seem to agree on one thing: US military dominance abroad is essential for national security and international stability. This is despite an upswing in popular support for “doing less” overseas.What explains Washington’s blinkered view of its foreign policy options? Why is the pursuit of military primacy so deeply entrenched in America that alternative approaches have become unt...

This book examines the relationship between tax law and crisis. In times of environmental, financial, and public health breakdown, policymakers look to tax for solutions. Yet these crises also constrain the ways in which tax liabilities can be imposed and administered, and limit the revenues that can be collected. What should governments do in these circumstances and what are the wider consequences for states, societies, and institutions such as the EU?The book shows how crises pla...

This book is a continuation of the prestigious series which is drawn from the papers of the biennial Cambridge Tax Law History Conference. The authors are a mix of academics and senior tax professionals from the judiciary and practice with representatives from 9 countries. The series continues to investigate current tax policy debates in an historical context. The papers fall within 3 basic categories:UK and Irish tax, looking at a variety of topics such as tax administration...