My husband and I have come a long way since we got married. We had no idea what we were in for. Im sure our marriage would have been voted one of the most unlikely to succeed. Yet through the years, we have seen the strongest marriages crumble, and we are still chugging along. Why?This book will reveal to you how the Lord intends not only our marriage relationships to work, but family and church as well. We need to be growing in Gods kingdom ways of not being accepted because we me...

Congregational Connections challenges both clergy and lay leaders to become deeply sensitized to the demographic reality of six separate generational cohorts being alive at once. This is the first time in the worlds history that such a thing has happened to humans, and none of us has the reality clear in our minds yet. It takes work to analyze consciously what we are seeing when multiple generations are present. We discover that we are quite happy when we see the expected three Elders, Par...

This anthology of philosophical texts by Greek and Roman authors brings together works from the late fifth century BC to the sixth century AD that comment on major aesthetic issues such as the perception of beauty and harmony in music and the visual arts, structure and style in literature, and aesthetic judgement. It includes important texts by Plato and Aristotle on the status and the role of the arts in society and in education, and Longinus' reflections on the sublime in literature, in ...

From two-time Giller Prize winner M.G. Vassanji, one of Canada’s finest and most celebrated writers, comes a brilliant new novel that vividly examines the seemingly incongruous worlds of science, religion and desire.Nurul Islam is a world-renowned physicist, professor at Imperial College, London, and one half of the Islam-Rosenfeld theory, the first step in a grand unification of forces and a Theory of Everything. A family man profoundly influenced by his pious fat...

A Musical Tale of Friendship and Inspiration! Step into the streets of 1920s New York City where a poor newsboy has a chance encounter with the famous composer George Gershwin. A bonding friendship develops as the two explore the many sights and sounds of the city and the vast melting post of American Music. But will they discover the key to unlocking the boy’s own musical potential? Children and Adults alike will be captivated by more than 2 dozen of Gershwin’s most popular compositions f...

Nothing beats handmade baby blankets! From some of the leading quilt designers in the industry, Sooo Big! Baby Quilts features a compilation of 33 original quilt designs – all for baby! With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and illustrations, quilt patterns, and expert tips, this cuddly and cute project guide provides endless inspiration for both beginner and advanced quilters alike. Practice a variety of techniques and styles to build your quilting skills, from appliqu...

What keeps women from being their best?Joyce Meyer has been helping women better themselves by helping identify emotional barriers and physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles in their lives for years. Now she provides another answer—confidence.Our society has an insecurity epidemic, women in particular. Compensating by pretending to be secure—a common response—only leads to feelings of shame. Lack of self-confidence causes great difficult...

Symposium Plato - Plato's Symposium is an exceptionally multi-layered dialogue. At once a historical document, a philosophical drama that enacts abstract ideas in an often light-hearted way, and a literary masterpiece, it has exerted an influence that goes well beyond the confines of philosophy. The essays in this volume, by leading scholars, offer detailed analyses of all parts of the work, focusing on the central and much-debated theme of ers or 'human desire' - which can refer both to p...

In this timely and powerful new book, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar shares transforming ways to deal with the challenges, hardships, and opportunities everyone faces today. He equips readers to move beyond trials in areas such as marriage, family, finances, relationships, parenting, career, and health. Even those suffering from personal struggles and addictions can claim victory and healing through faith in God's Word. With the right attitude and mind-set, anyone can overcome life's obstacles and m...

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a book by the Scottish empiricist philosopher David Hume, published in English in 1748. It was a revision of an earlier effort, Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature, published anonymously in London in 1739-40. Hume was disappointed with the reception of the Treatise, which "fell dead-born from the press," as he put it, and so tried again to disseminate his more developed ideas to the public by writing a shorter and more polemical work.

The Greatest Healing Agent Known to MankindWhat is loneliness but the echo of an unanswered cry for love? What is the wounded soul but one aching for hope? Although most people have not received a minute’s training in medicine, everyone can offer anyone the greatest power of healing available: that of encouragement. In this readable, practical, and enjoyable book, popular pastor, author, and radio minister Dr. David Jeremiah examines the heart of ...

(The) Apology (of Socrates) is Plato's version of the speech given by Socrates as he defends himself against the charges of being a man "who corrupted the young, did not believe in the gods, and created new deities". "Apology" here has its earlier meaning (now usually expressed by the word "apologia") of speaking in defense of a cause or of one's beliefs or actions. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.