The Sea and the Self is a lyrical and haunting novel that navigates memory, longing, and the fragile truths of the human heart. At its core is Captain David Carter, a solitary seafarer whose life has been shaped by orphanhood, war, love, and the relentless passage of time. Commanding one of the world's most powerful ships, he cannot escape the weight of his past nor the pull of his own inner tides. His journey is not only toward distant horizons but also toward Samira, a mysterious Egyptia...

Mother Earth Land Grants in Virginia, 1607-1699 is a comprehensive historical account that delves into the intricate process of land distribution and settlement in colonial Virginia from the founding of Jamestown through the end of the seventeenth century. Drawing extensively from original land grant records, patents, and official documents, the book meticulously traces the evolution of land ownership, the policies and practices of the English Crown, and the role of the Virginia Company in...

In "The Place of the Parish" Martin Robinson explores this shift, considering how it is manifested in a variety of contexts, rural, inner-city, Anglican and independent. Drawing on specific examples linked to the so-called ‘New Parish Movement’, he demonstrates how a theology of place is made manifest in the mission of the church today.

Loom and Spindle is a vivid and engaging memoir by Harriet H. Robinson, first published in 1898, that offers a rare, firsthand account of life and labor in the early textile mills of Lowell, Massachusetts. Drawing from her own experiences as a mill girl beginning in the 1830s, Robinson provides a detailed portrait of the daily routines, working conditions, and social environment that shaped the lives of thousands of young women who flocked to the burgeoning industrial city in search of eco...

Encounters In HeavenThis book is about the heart of the Father; about his love for you and your love for him. This fun intimacy I have with Jesus is also available for you if you have asked Jesus Christ to be the Lord and Savior of your life.Reading them can be a great way to launch you into your own encounters with Jesus, so get ready! It's time for us to unplug, turn off, slow down, and come away, to develop a relationship with the One wi...

Why does bad theology happen to good people? Is it even possible for theology to go "bad"? On the one hand, the answer ought to be ‘no’. It comes from God, so how can it be bad? Yet theology is predominately human construct, and as a result, humans can influence their theological conclusions with their own desires and beliefs. The result, more often than we care to admit, is ‘bad theology’. Drawing on a careful definition of ‘bad theology’ as theology which denies human flourishing, avoids...

Okinawa is a fascinating account of the most unusual religious practices of the Okinawan people.Subject throughout their long history to many foreign influences, the Okinawan people still retain to a remarkable degree a strong reverence for their prehistoric animistic beliefs. nevertheless, in accommodating themselves to the infiltration of Buddhist, Confucian, Shinto, and Christian influences they have been most receptive, with the result that what might ...

A Simple Explanation of Modern Banking Customs is a comprehensive and accessible guide that demystifies the complex world of banking for the general reader. Originally published in the early 20th century, this book offers a clear and practical overview of the fundamental principles, practices, and terminology of modern banking as they were understood at the time. The author, Humphrey Robinson, presents a step-by-step explanation of how banks operate, the various types of accounts and servi...

In What is Translation? Douglas Robinson investigates the present state of translation studies and looks ahead to the exciting new directions in which he sees the field moving. Reviewing the work of such theorists as Frederick Rener, Rita Copeland, Eric Cheyfitz, Andre Lefevere, Anthony Pym, Suzanne Jill Levine, Myriam Diaz-Diocaretz, Antoine Berman, Lawrence Venuti, and Philip E. Lewis, he both celebrates and critiques the last decade's work.Since the mid-eighties, long-h...

In mid-June 1943, Snelling Robinson, a 20-year-old Harvard graduate and newly commissioned ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve, joined the pre-commissioning crew of the Fletcher class destroyer USS Cotten. The new crew trained for the remainder of the summer and t hen sailed to Pearl Harbor in time to join the newly established Fifth Fleet. Under t he command of Admiral Raymond Spruance, the Fifth Fleet was given orders to invade Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands in November 1943. This offensive,...

On first publication in the 1960s, "Honest to God" did more than instigate a passionate debate about the nature of Christian belief in a secular revolution. It epitomised the revolutionary mood of the era and articulated the anxieties of a generation.

With my Dragon Guard by my side, I lead my people to war against overwhelming odds.One man I love is the prisoner of my enemy, the other three stand at my side.The battlefield has been chosen and strategies made. If lives are lost, I'll bear the weight of each death on my shoulders.When an unexpected offer holds the power to change the odds, I see the chance to protect my people. But it comes at a terrible price. One that will break my Drag...