Existentialism is a movement in philosophy and literature that emphasizes individual existence, freedom and choice. It holds that, as there is no God or any other transcendent force, the only way to counter this nothingness (and hence to find meaning in life) is by embracing existence.The Existential Literature Collection features:FEAR AND TREMBLING, by Soren KierkegaardMANIFESTO OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY, by Karl Marx and Friedrich EngelsON THE DUTY OF CIVIL DIS...

A convenient and easy way for pastors to ask for the prayer support they desperately need." Will you pray for me ?" is a question pastors hear every day. But when have you heard a pastor ask that question for themselves? Frankly, it's rare. That was the question Thom Rainer asked his congregation. The response was overwhelming. Within two days, more than one hundred people committed to praying for him, and...

No one wants to see a church die. And yet, far too many churches are dying. For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Thom Rainer has helped churches grow, reverse the trends of decline, and has autopsied those that have died. From this experience, he has discovered twelve consistent themes among those churches that have died. Yet, it’s not gloom and doom because from those twelve themes, lessons on how to keep your church alive have emerged.Whether your church is vibrant or dying, whether you ...

Best-selling author and ministry leader Thom S. Rainer drew an exceptional response when he posted a 500-word declaration about church membership to his daily blog. "I Am a Church Member" started a conversation about the attitudes and responsibilities of church members -- rather than the functional and theological issues -- that previous new member primers all but ignored.Thoughtfully expanded to book form, I Am a Church Member begins to remedy the outbreak of inactive or ...

'What matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now.'A hugely influential collection for writers and artists of all kinds, Rilke's profound and lyrical letters to a young friend advise on writing, love, sex, suffering and the nature of advice itself.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works...

An accidental encounter with her father's killer leads her down a dangerous road of revenge and murderous madness where the only outcome seems to be total destruction of her or the killer...or both. A psychological drama that portrays the disruption of an idyllic, vital, beloved father-daughter relationship and how the contrasts of the wounds of loss, and development of a kind of justice, payback, and compassion unfold. Readers will immediately identify with the main character's struggle t...

INFPs are guided by strong principles; you will find them frequently lost in their imagination and daydreams. In this book you will find two classic novels specially selected to please the tastes of the INFP. These are works by renowned authors that will surely bring reflections, insights and fun to people with this kind of personality. For INFP, we chose: - Letters To A Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke. - Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery.For more books that will suit you, be sure ...

Discover timeless wisdom and inspiration with "Letters to a Young Poet" by Rainer Maria Rilke, now available as an enriching audiobook. In this collection of letters, Rilke offers heartfelt advice and profound insights to a young aspiring poet, guiding them on their journey of creativity, self-discovery, and personal growth.Through eloquent prose and intimate reflections, Rilke explores themes of love, solitude, and the artistic process, imparting invaluable lessons on the importan...

Who, if I cried out, would hear me among the angelicorders? and even if one of them pressed mesuddenly to his heart: I'd be consumedin that overwhelming existence. For beauty is nothingbut the beginning of terror, which we can just barely endure,and we stand in awe of it as it coolly disdainsto destroy us. Every angel is terrifying.-from "The First Elegy"Over the last fifteen years, in his two volumes of New Poems as well as ...

Dermoscopy: The Essentials presents the practical guidance you need to master this highly effective, more economical, and less invasive alternative to biopsy. Drs. Peter Soyer, Giuseppe Argenziano, Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, and Iris Zalaudek explain all aspects of performing dermoscopy and interpreting results. With approximately 30% new clinical and dermoscopic images, valuable pearls and checklists, and online access to the fully searchable and downloadable text, you'll have everything y...

An “elegant translation” of Rilke’s writings on sculptor Auguste Rodin that “offers a fresh look at an unlikely mentorship” and two extraordinary artists (The New York Times Book Review).Sculptor Auguste Rodin was fortunate to have his secretary Rainer Maria Rilke, one of the most sensitive poets of our time. These two pieces discussing Rodin’s work and development as an artist are as revealing of Rilke as they are of his subject.Written in 1902 an...

**A small-town girl with a big belief in love, Piper is about to have her world turned upside down.“Teens will likely race through Hepler’s heartwarming, sweet-as-a-candy-heart novel.”—Booklist“Hepler pens an energetic Valentine’s Day tale for romantics and cynics alike.”—Publishers Weekly**The greatest risk can bring the sweetest reward . . .Just because Piper’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day does not mean she’s a romantic. In fac...