St. Augustine’s Confessions is heralded as a classic of Western culture. Yet when James Boyd White first tried to read it in translation, it seemed utterly dull. Its ideas struck him as platitudinous and its prose felt drab. It was only when he started to read the text in Latin that he began to see the originality and depth of Augustine’s work.In Let in the Light, White invites readers to join him in a close and engaged encounter with the Confessions in w...

St. Augustine’s Confessions is heralded as a classic of Western culture. Yet when James Boyd White first tried to read it in translation, it seemed utterly dull. Its ideas struck him as platitudinous and its prose felt drab. It was only when he started to read the text in Latin that he began to see the originality and depth of Augustine’s work.In Let in the Light, White invites readers to join him in a close and engaged encounter with the Confessions in w...

The authors of this book share a concern for the state of law and democracy in our country, which to many seems to have deteriorated badly. Deep changes are visible in a wide array of phenomena: judicial opinions, the teaching of law, legal practice, international relations, legal scholarship, congressional deliberations, and the culture of contemporary politics. In each of these intersections between law, culture, and politics, traditional expectations have been transformed in ways that p...

In 1871, journalist Henry Morton Stanley begins his famous search through Africa for the missing British explorer Dr. David Livingstone. "Stanley in Africa" is an extremely detailed account of Stanley's explorations in the mysterious continent. Of course, the book includes the time when he met David Livingstone and uttered those immortal words: 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?'In the late 19th century, Europeans and Americans were deeply fascinated by the “Dark Continent” of Africa and...

The Wonderful Discoveries and Thrilling Adventures of the Great African Explorer and Other Travellers, Pioneers and Missionaries. First published in 1889.

Victor Hugo says, that "Africa will be the continent of the twentieth century." Already the nations are struggling to possess it. Stanley's explorations proved the majesty and efficacy of equipment and force amid these dusky peoples and through the awful mazes of the unknown. Empires watched with eager eye the progress of his last daring journey. Science and civilization stood ready to welcome its results. He comes to light again, having escaped ambush, flood, the wild beast and disease, a...

The Complete Works of James P. BoydAmerican author of different booksThis collection includes the following:Triumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century, The True Mirror of a Phenomenal EraStanley in Africa, The Wonderful Discoveries and Thrilling Adventures of the, Great African Explorer, and Other Travelers, Pioneers and Missionaries

The time spent completing this book was so enjoyable because during those thinking and writing hours, I was able to awaken many, many memories from my childhood and from later years as I grew into the person I have become. There are times when awakened memories elevate our spirits during rough periods, just as they often provide a chuckle when our lives are going well. And reminiscing about the good old days as well as the ones that were not so good can help any of us come to a better unde...

Dive into the heart of divine history with "A Brief Bible History: A Survey of the Old and New Testaments" by esteemed theologians James Oscar Boyd, Ph.D., D.D., and John Gersham Machen, D.D. This enlightening exploration unfolds the narrative of God's redeeming grace, tracing its course through the ages.In the Old Testament, the authors unveil the ancient stream of God's purposes, intertwining with the fabric of older times. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions,...

This classic story focusses on a naïve governess who takes charge of two children at the lonely House of Bly. When she begins to see ghosts, she believes that the children do too - with devastating consequences. More than just a simple tale of the supernatural, James poses questions about childhood innocence, corruption, and hysteria.Read by Carole Boyd with David Rintoul.

Learn what to do when your students’ feet just can’t keep still.If you have had enough of repeating yourself to students who aren’t listening, try a little less talk and a lot more action. The authors of Active Lessons for Active Brains have assembled an indispensable, ready-to-use collection of mathematics, language arts, science, and classroom management strategies to focus a classroom full of energetic minds. Designed for active, hands-on learners-wheth...

When British-born Elizabeth Blackwell earned her medical degree in America in 1849 there was an international outcry. Few at the time would have disagreed with the actress Fanny Kemble’s remark—"What, trust a woman doctor—never!"Yet by the time Dr. Blackwell died in 1910 there were hundreds of women practicing medicine on both sides of the Atlantic, thanks in no small part to her courage and determination. Using a treasure trove of primary sources, the book reveals...