Urban warfare in a post-collapse scenario is cruel to all combatants. But when the fighters are children, their resilience and passions combine to make for a bittersweet tragedy.

“The Mortal Immortal” (1833) is an example of Shelley’s short fiction that returns to the theme of the outcast who animates her famous novel. Her handling of the theme in Frankenstein reshaped the course of the fantastic, leading the way toward science fiction, presenting an influential image of the modern, sympathetic monster and demonstrating the ability of the genre to frame profound philosophical speculations in its presentation of the impossible.

Are You a Refugee or a Citizen of the Kingdom of God? Bishop Michael Collins BrownIn a world marked by displacement and uncertainty, Are You a Refugee or a Citizen of the Kingdom of God*?* invites readers to reflect on their spiritual identity through the metaphor of citizenship and exile. The book contrasts the unsettled, disconnected experience of living as a spiritual refugee with the rooted, empowered existence of a citizen in God's Kingdom. Ex...

The Healthcare Chaplain's Journey with an End-of-Life Patient by Bishop Michael Collins BrownThe Healthcare Chaplain's Journey with an End-of-Life Patient is a profound reflection on the sacred ministry of chaplaincy in the face of death. Through the deeply personal story of Kojo, a terminally ill patient, Brown recounts the importance of presence, trust, and spiritual accompaniment in the final moments of life. This book is not about fixing, but a...

Chaplaincy at the Crossroads of Culture & Care by Bishop Michael Collins BrownIn Chaplaincy at the Crossroads of Culture & Care, Bishop Michael Collins Brown offers an honest and personal look at the role of a chaplain in the multicultural landscape of the NHS. Drawing from real-life encounters, this book explores the delicate balance between cultural humility, spiritual care, and professional responsibility in the context of end-of-life ...

The 2024 Bloomsbury Lent Book invites you on a six-week journey in the company of the 'beloved disciple' as found in the narrative of the Gospel of St John.As the only disciple to have stayed close to Jesus at every stage from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion at Calvary, this eagle-eyed eyewitness intentionally records certain subtle details and signs which, when perceived with the eyes of faith, indicate a deeper and far lasting significance.Michael Mars...

In a conversation about his teaching and preaching style, Michael Curry noted with a laugh that hymns and songs of faith were always a part of the mix. "I learned what I believed in the songs I heard my family - especially my grandmother - sing. We sang our faith every day."Out of that strong foundation, Bishop Curry shares the music of his childhood - the songs that have grown with him to shape an adult and vibrant faith.

The world has rehearsed many stories, fables and secrets since the fall of man, in an attempt to teach some moral lesson or ethical grace. However, the greatest mystery ever revealed was first hidden by God, Himself, in Himself, long before the first Adam was formed from the dust of the earth. This mystery, having been kept secret since the world began was revealed only after the last Adam, Jesus Christ, died, rose, ascended and returned as the Comforter on the day of Pentecost. This Book ...

In this second installment of The Mystery of the Will of God, book series, we continue our search, from Book 1, for the full and deeper understanding of the Mystery of the Will of God, through the scriptural Mystery of Godliness. (1Ti 3:16) Beginning with Chapter 6 the work briefly discusses the problem and root of gender discrimination, also known as having respect of persons based on one's gender. Chapter 7 then points us to a deeper walk in Christ by teaching us how to walk in the Spiri...

Using key sources from scripture and tradition, Bishop Michael Evans explains how Jesus is present today when we celebrate the Mass. A highly readable and accessible ebook.

Michael Curry leads off with a clarion call for us to join the Jesus Movement. A team of the Episcopal Church's brightest stars follow up with reflections on the practice of ministry in light of the movement: Sara Miles on encountering the "other," Rob Wright on adaptive leadership, Broderick Greer on reconciliation, Anthony Guillen on new ministries, Megan Castellan on evangelism, and Kellan Day on ministry with young people. Diana Butler Bass closes with a word on making the world whole....

Preparing for Confirmation? Why all the fuss? Confirmation is possibly the least understood and most underrated of the Sacraments. But Bishop Evans argues that the Catholic Church has a fascinating and clear teaching on Confirmation rooted in the New Testament, the great thinkers of the Church throughout the ages, and in the Church's official teaching. This ebook presents that teaching and draws out the implications for anyone preparing for Confirmation, the book focuses on the importance ...