The forgotten truths of Celtic Christianity provide a portal into a spiritual way of experiencing the world.The Celtic Christians beheld the world around them and perceived the divine life of God as upholding every aspect of the material universe. Their prayers and poems, their liturgies and theological interpretations give Christians a sense of faith that is confident in a merciful and infinitely creative, healing God.In this introduction to Celtic Christi...

NOVELThe Black Camel**, by Earl** Derr Biggers [Charlie Chan series]A Hollywood star, a Hawaiian beach, and Charlie Chan on the case—secrets will out!SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY“Called Out,” by Hal CharlesCan you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!SHORT STORIES

Big data, genomics, and quantitative approaches to network-based analysis are combining to advance the frontiers of medicine as never before. Network Medicine introduces this rapidly evolving field of medical research, which promises to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. With contributions from leading experts that highlight the necessity of a team-based approach in network medicine, this definitive volume provides readers with a state-of-the-art synthesi...

The 480-page issue Nº22-23 features:A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Reed Farrel Coleman, SJ Rozan, Sharon Hunt, Scott Miles, Mark SaFranko, David Rich, Lee Matthew Goldberg, Paul Handley, Kevin Egan, Thomas Burchfield, Victor Kreuiter, D.C. Benny, Brian Cox, Jonathan Worlde, David Bart, Gary Earl Ross, Karl Luntta, John Timm, and Sara Henry Paolozzi.Interviews, Essay and Reviews by Zakariah Johnson, Rob D. Smith, and Casey StegmanArt and P...

"This important new book . . . based on archival material . . . shows the huge extent of Soviet espionage activity in the United States during the 20th century" ( The Telegraph).Based on KGB archives that have never been previously released, this stunning book provides the most complete account of Soviet espionage in America ever written. In 1993, former KGB officer Alexander Vassiliev was permitted unique access to Stalin-era records of Soviet intelligenc...

In "Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters," John Earle offers an incisive exploration of human behavior and societal norms through a series of sharp, observant essays and character sketches. Written in the early seventeenth century, Earle's work employs a richly satirical style infused with wit and wisdom, reflecting the burgeoning literary tradition of social commentary in post-Renaissance England. This collection serves as a microcosm of the era'Ä...

TO THE MEMORY OF THE REVEREND DAVID WRIGHT, “THE GRAVE DIVINE” OF THESE PAGES, WHOSE NAME WILL LIVE IN BRISTOL

Microcosmography by John Earle is a remarkable collection of character sketches and moral reflections, offering a vivid portrayal of early 17th-century English society. First published in 1628, this work presents a unique blend of humor, insight, and ethical observation, capturing the virtues, follies, and idiosyncrasies of human nature in a series of short, engaging essays. Earle's writing provides a window into the lives of a wide variety of characters, from the ambitious courtier to the...

In "A Letter to the Right Hon. Chichester Fortescue, M.P. on the State of Ireland," John Earl Russell delivers a compelling epistolary critique that addresses the socio-political turmoil of Ireland during the mid-19th century. Russell's prose is characterized by its clarity and persuasive rhetoric, reflecting the urgent need for reform amidst economic distress and social strife. The text is situated within the context of Irish nationalism and British governance, highlighting the complex re...

A PRELIMINARY VIEW. The Latin literature with which we are best acquainted was the result of study and imitation of Greek literature. But the old vernacular Latin was a homely and simple speech, much more like any modern language in its ways and movements than would be supposed by those who only know classical Latin. The old Latin poetry was rhythmical, and fond of alliteration. Such was the native song of the Italian Camenae, unlike the aesthetic poetry of the classical age, with its metr...

In this elegant, portable Anglo-Saxon epic, the hero Beowulf fights horrifying, ghastly monsters in his bid to save the hall of Hrothgar, King of the Danes.Composed by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon singer toward the end of the first millennium CE, Beowulf is an Old English epic tale recounting the adventures of Beowulf, a Geatish hero from present-day Sweden. He is called on by Hrothgar, King of the Danes, to defeat Grendel, th...

When Bolloxinion, King of Sodom, authorises same sex relations the women of his kingdom bereft of attention fall into the arms of each other and upon the various devices available to them. It is not long before the court and the court are reduced to erotic madness both men and women striving to find new ways to satisfy age old cravings.Written in 1684, and attributed to England's Libertine, Jon Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, The Farce of Sodom sets the bar for what was to foll...