Theologian Ben Michael Carter embarks on a remarkable comparative study of two towering figures separated by centuries and continents: the Japanese Buddhist reformer Shinran Shonin (1173-1262) and the German Christian reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546). Dr. Carter explores how each, within his own tradition, wrestled through spiritual crisis to proclaim a revolutionary truth-that salvation is the unmerited gift of grace, received through faith alone.With clarity and depth, Dr. Ben ...

Can wisdom exist without love? The answer to that question is no.The journey before us is as long as forever, and there is much I long to share with you. All you need to do is ask.How could a thing be what it seems to be? A thing can only be what it is.Why does someone not see things as they are? The illusion is the result of a lack of wisdom. Without wisdom, there is only illusion.Join Kitten Kaboodal on his journey to search for wisdom, making many new fri...

The lives of the Royal Family of Bellagem are taken on a journey through a magical realm created by the least likely of things to bring it about. Something small and seemingly insignificant causes an enormous change within this little kingdom. A place where no one would expect such a thing to happen becomes the very place in which it does. Enter into a world of fantasy carried on the wings of a mysterious and intriguing bird, bringing to life a fascinating story that will provide a memorab...

Knock-out recipes for award-winning, Philadelphia-style pizzas, wings, shakes, and more, from Down North, the pizzeria owned and operated exclusively by formerly incarcerated people, featuring poignant stories from its employees.A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEARCreated and launched by Philly born-and-bred entrepreneur Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, the mission of Down North Pizza is to reduce recidivism rates in North Philly and ...

Do I Have Words For YouBy Michael CarterUnlock the power of precise and effective communication with Do I Have Words For You, an indispensable guide to mastering word choice in business, formal, and academic writing. Written by Michael Carter, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap for anyone who wants to elevate their writing and convey their ideas with clarity and impact.With a sharp focus on commonly confused words and phrases...

The Dancer’s Handbook offers a holistic exploration of the dance industry's challenges, authored by dancers intimately familiar with its complexities.This comprehensive resource tackles themes like power dynamics, hierarchical structures, and the pervasive influences of capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy as the “status quo” in the arts. This book delves into dismantling the status quo, examining its manifestations in the body and mind of dancers, and advocates for...

First Published in 1985, the aim of this book is to define an aspect of Orwell’s literary identity which underlies and informs the sociopolitical content of his novels, and which may account for his being ‘more widely read’ than perhaps any other serious writer in the twentieth century.It is the author’s contention that the thematic source of the Orwell novel is the problem of authentic existence, and that Orwell’s particular sociopolitical concerns were expressions of this problem...

What can we know? This is the problem of epistemology in theological paradigms.We are not required to have all of the answers (1 Corinthians 12:12), but we are required to be able to give reasons for the Hope that we have (1 Peter 3:15).Concepts of God can be expressed in terms of existence (theism) or nonexistence (atheism).The emergence of the Newtonian worldview led to further depersonalization of the divine as theologians began to stress God's role as Creator an...

What is the value of a salvaged and reinvigorated man? Dr. Ben Michael Carter tells in beautiful manner the story of an individual who moved from drug addiction and alcoholism to a life of peace and stability. The change came by means of the grace of God through the vehicle of the redemptive power of the cross.This selection is autobiographical. It is taken from a manuscript discovered after Dr. Carter's death. For nearly twenty years, his thoughts have been dormant. It is time to ...

**"Africulture is a gift and inspiration."—Michael W. Twitty, author of the James Beard Foundation Award-winning The Cooking GeneA bold, timely history illuminating the essential contributions to U.S. agriculture arising from the expertise and innovations of Black men and women.**In Africulture, fifth-generation family farmer Michael Carter, Jr. has blended an eclectic brew of history, culture, African-centered perspectives, and African American f...

This Element outlines the origins and evolution of an international award-winning development intervention, index-based livestock insurance (IBLI), which scaled from a small pilot project in Kenya to a design that underpins drought risk management products and policies across Africa. General insights are provided on i) the economics of poverty, risk management, and drylands development; ii) the evolving use of modern remote sensing and data science tools in development; iii) the science of...

Redo of the classic holiday song Santa Claus is Coming to Town.