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C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity: A Biography (Lives of Great Religious Books #24)
by George M. MarsdenMere Christianity, C. S. Lewis's eloquent and winsome defense of the Christian faith, originated as a series of BBC radio talks broadcast during the dark days of World War Two. Here is the story of the extraordinary life and afterlife of this influential and much-beloved book. George Marsden describes how Lewis gradually went from being an atheist to a committed Anglican—famously converting to Christianity in 1931 after conversing into the night with his friends J. R. R. Tolkien and Hugh Dyson—and how Lewis delivered his wartime talks to a traumatized British nation in the midst of an all-out war for survival. Marsden recounts how versions of those talks were collected together in 1952 under the title Mere Christianity, and how the book went on to become one of the most widely read presentations of essential Christianity ever published, particularly among American evangelicals. He examines its role in the conversion experiences of such figures as Charles Colson, who read the book while facing arrest for his role in the Watergate scandal. Marsden explores its relationship with Lewis's Narnia books and other writings, and explains why Lewis's plainspoken case for Christianity continues to have its critics and ardent admirers to this day. With uncommon clarity and grace, Marsden provides invaluable new insights into this modern spiritual classic.
C. S. Lewis, Poet: The Legacy of His Poetic Impulse
by Don W. KingThe Legacy of His Poetic Impulse Don W. King contends that Lewis's poetic aspirations enhanced his prose and helped make him the master stylist so revered by the literary world. With its careful examination of early diaries and letters, and the inclusion of four of Lewis's previously unpublished narrative poems and eleven of his previously unpublished short poems.
C. S. Lewis: A Companion and Guide
by Walter HooperThe Life & Works of the Most Beloved Christian Thinker & Storyteller of the Twentieth Century--An Indispensable Resource. In this masterful and authoritative compendium, one of Lewis's keenest interpreters offers an illuminating and utterly entertaining look at his works--from The Chronicles of Narnia to his many essays on Christianity--and the life of the extraordinary man who created them.
C. S. Lewis: Always a Poet
by Roland M. KawanoC.S. Lewis: Always a Poet delves into the life of C.S. Lewis, a struggling poet turned successful teacher, apologist and novelist, who saw his primary calling as a poet. According to author Roland M. Kawano, Lewis' vocation as a poet is pervasive throughout all his works.
C. T. Hsia on Chinese Literature
by Hsia C. T.Best known for the groundbreaking works A History of Modern Chinese Fiction (1961) and The Classic Chinese Novel (1968), C. T. Hsia has gathered sixteen essays and studies written during his Columbia years as a professor of Chinese literature. Wider in range and scope, C. T. Hsia on Chinese Literature stands beside his two earlier books as part of his critical legacy to all readers seriously interested in the subject.
C. W. Gortner: History's Great Queens 2-Book Bundle
by C. W. GortnerIn two stunning novels, C. W. Gortner brings to life two of history's most intriguing and courageous women: Catherine de Medici, the last legitimate descendant of the illustrious Medici family of Italy, and Juana of Castile, daughter of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand of Spain, who would be the last queen to inherit her country's throne. THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICICatherine de Medici has been expelled from her native Florence and betrothed to Henri, son of François I of France. In an unfamiliar realm, she strives to create a role for herself through her patronage of the famous clairvoyant Nostradamus and her own innate gift as a seer. But in her fortieth year, Catherine is widowed, left alone with six young children in a kingdom torn apart by the ambitions of a treacherous nobility. Relying on her tenacity, wit, and uncanny gift for compromise, Catherine seizes power, intent on securing the throne for her sons, unaware that if she is to save France, she may have to sacrifice her ideals, her reputation, and the secret of her embattled heart.THE LAST QUEENBorn amid her parents' struggle to unify and strengthen their kingdom, Juana, at the age of sixteen, is sent to wed Philip, heir to the Habsburg Empire. There, she finds unexpected love and passion with her dashing young husband, and at first she is content with her children and her married life. But when tragedy strikes and she becomes heir to the Spanish throne, Juana finds herself plunged into a battle for power against her husband that grows to involve the major monarchs of Europe. Besieged by foes on all sides, Juana vows to secure her crown and save Spain from ruin, even if it costs her everything.Includes an excerpt from C. W. Gortner's much-anticipated new novel featuring Isabel of Castile, The Queen's Vow.
C.A.L.I.: Caos. Apariencia. Lujuria. Infierno.
by Carolina AndújarEl diablo anda suelto y está buscando diversión... ¿Qué mejor lugar que la sucursal del cielo para encontrarla? Esta es una novela ambientada en la ciudad de Cali, reconocida por su exuberancia, sus contrastes de extrema riqueza y extrema pobreza. Es el lugar perfecto para que Lucifer tenga su residencia permanente en la Tierra. En este entorno, el misterioso asesinato de una trabajadora sexual llevará al lector por un laberinto de historias siniestras que se entrecruzan. C.A.L.I. es el primer thriller de Carolina Andújar.
C.A.T.: Tower of Blood - Book #1 (C.A.T. #1)
by Spike AndrewsThe Crisis Aversion Team are the cops who take over when it gets too tough or dangerous for anyone else to handle.
C.A.T.S.: Cycling Across Time And Space: 11 Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories about Bicycling and Cats
by Elly BlueHas your cat been plotting to take command of your spaceship? This and other important questions are tackled in the 11 science fiction and fantasy stories in this volume, told variously from the perspectives of humans and cats. A bicycle designer finds an exciting new technical challenge on a planet inhabited by felines. A wise cat tries to convince an excited puppy not to chase cyclists. On Mars, a cat helps save the life of their human after a quake. In other stories, a student must live with the consequences of magic gone awry, a cat contrives to go on a bicycle trip, a police robot learns empathy, a captured tiger lashes out, and a young sphinx finds her wings. Featuring stories by Alice Dryden, Cherise Fong, Gerri Leen, Gretchin Lair, Jessie Kwak, Judy Upton, Juliet Wilson, Kathleen Jowitt, Kiya Nicoll, Monique Cuillerier, and Summer Jewel Keown.
C.C.'s Daughter
by Nan Ryan"Sexy, glitzy, riveting…will keep you up all night turning pages." —RAVE REVIEWS C.C. McCarthy had a gift. His beautiful singing voice captivated the women who heard it, including Valentina Trent, owner of Bluebonnet Records. But when C.C. turned down Valentina's offer of a contract—and herself—he had no idea that he'd ignited a feud that would outlive both his career and his life. Years later, Laura McCarthy has just lost her beloved father, C.C., to drugs. Devastated by his death, she finds herself on a wayward path that steals her innocence and shatters her illusions. But with steadfast determination and her father's memory to give her strength, Laura vows to overcome the shadows of C.C.'s mistakes and restore his legend, against all odds.
C.H. Admirand Bundle
by C. H. AdmirandGet swept away with C.H. Admirand, a storyteller with "amazing flair...Readers will be left panting."--RT Book Reviews (4 stars). "Poignant...well written and just plain delightful."--Romance Junkies "Guaranteed to sizzle in your hands."--Long and Short Reviews Welcome to Pleasure, Texas, where the cash-strapped Garahan boys have found that desperate times call for desperate measures... Discover this sizzling Secret Life of Cowboys trilogy and get all three books for one low price. About the Books in this Bundle 1. Tyler When Tyler Garahan said he'd do anything to save his family's ranch, he never thought that would include taking a job as a stripper at a local ladies' club. But the club's fiery redheaded bookkeeper Emily Langley soon captures Tyler's attention, and for her, he'll swallow his pride...but as it turns out, his beautiful boss may need him just as much as he needs her. 2. Dylan Dylan Garahan might be an old hand at lassoing fillies, but one night at the Lucky Star club, he ends up wrapping his rope around the untamable Ronnie DelVecchio. She's wily and beautiful... and she's his new boss. Dylan's had his heart broken before, and Ronnie has had her fill of men she can't trust. Can this handsome rancher convince her to get off her high horse? 3. Jesse Jesse Garahan has plenty of Irish charm, but having had his heart demolished twice, he's sworn off women forever. Until the fateful day he meets Danielle Brockway and her tiny daughter on their way to their new home in Pleasure, Texas. Fiercely protective of her little girl, Danielle isn't about to let Jesse get anywhere close enough to hurt either of them, no matter how much longing she sees in his eyes...
C.J.'s Fate
by Kay HooperBefore suchNew York Timesbestselling thrillers asBlood DreamsandSleeping with Fear, Kay Hooper made her mark with novels uniquely blending romance and suspense. In this new edition ofC. J. ’s Fate, Hooper delivers a funny, sexy, heartfelt story about breaking free, taking chances—and finding the last thing you’re looking for. Librarian C. J. Adams thinks marriage is a fine tradition—for somebody else. The love of her life is history, and in her experience, few men compare with the daring heroes who...
C.L. Moore SF Gateway Omnibus: Jirel of Joiry, Northwest of Earth, Judgement Night
by C.L. MooreFrom the SF Gateway, the most comprehensive digital library of classic SFF titles ever assembled, comes an ideal sample introduction to the fantastic work of C. L. Moore. One of the first women to rise to prominence in the male-dominated world of pulp science fiction, Moore was a mainstay of SF in the middle of the last century, both as a solo writer and in collaboration with her husband, Henry Kuttner. This omnibus shows her mastery of both Sword and Sorcery and planetary romance, reprinting JIREL OF JOIRY, NORTHWEST OF EARTH, and story collection JUDGEMENT NIGHT.
C.O.P. Out (Elena Jarvis Ser.)
by Nancy HerndonElena Jarvis, a police officer from Los Santos, Texas, has succeeded against all odds. Now she confronts possibly the biggest, most politically charged mystery ever. When a volunteer with the Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) program, last seen patrolling with a rookie officer, is found murdered, Elena must work fast to find the true murderer or take the heat with the rest of her department. Elena is not comforted by the fact that the victim was the wife of one of the mayoral candidates—who is of course using his wife&’s death to turn the polls around. Only the sharp‑witted Elena Jarvis can succeed at such a complex case—and if she does not, she is the next suspect.
C.R.E.A.M.: A Novel (C. R. E. A. M. Ser. #1)
by Solomon JonesKarima "Cream" Thomas is an ex-convict from an upper-crust family whose only crime was falling for a drug dealer and refusing to testify against him. Sexy, intelligent, street-smart, and determined to change after serving time in the municipal prison system, Karima returns to find that her ex, Duane Faison, wants her back. And for one passion-filled night, she considers it. But with dawn comes common sense and the realization that she must make a clean break from her past. To do that, she'll need something she's never had to ask for—help. And she knows only one person with the power to give it. Marilyn Johnson has fought to make it in the rough-and-tumble world of Philadelphia politics. After ten years on the City Council, she's finally made it to the president's seat, but she's had to forge some questionable alliances to make it there, including her long-running affair with the married mayor. When Karima asks for help in finding a job, Marilyn is caught off guard. Her niece's criminal record is one of the many secrets she has hidden from the public, but seeing an opportunity, crafty Marilyn hatches a plan to get rid of Karima once and for all. The mayor is murdered in cold blood and Marilyn is sworn into office, bringing Karima's criminal past to light. She is quickly the prime suspect in the murder investigation, and in order to save her own name and get to the bottom of the story, Karima must return to the streets.
C.S. Lewis on Politics and the Natural Law
by Justin Buckley Dyer Micah J. WatsonConventional wisdom holds that C. S. Lewis was uninterested in politics and public affairs. The conventional wisdom is wrong. As Justin Buckley Dyer and Micah J. Watson show in this groundbreaking work, Lewis was deeply interested in the fundamental truths and falsehoods about human nature and how these conceptions manifest themselves in the contested and turbulent public square. Ranging from the depths of Lewis' philosophical treatments of epistemology and moral pedagogy to practical considerations of morals legislation and responsible citizenship, this book explores the contours of Lewis' multi-faceted Christian engagement with political philosophy generally and the natural-law tradition in particular. Drawing from the full range of Lewis' corpus and situating his thought in relationship to both ancient and modern seminal thinkers, C. S. Lewis on Politics and the Natural Law offers an unprecedented look at politics and political thought from the perspective of one of the twentieth century's most influential writers.
C.T.A.P 2: La Suite
by Robert A WebsterLa mort touche chacun de nous, peu importe nos croyances, notre couleur de peau, notre religion ou notre genre. C’est une réalité incontournable. Pour la plupart, notre passage sur cette terre s’achève avec elle. Mais pour quelques élus, leur véritable mission ne fait que commencer. Les Éternels, gardiens de l’au-delà, confient à l’équipe C.T.A.P. trois quêtes essentielles. L’avenir de l’humanité repose sur le succès de ces épreuves. En cas de réussite, l’humanité pourra poursuivre son existence tumultueuse mais préservée. Cependant… l’échec reste une éventualité.
C21 Box Set (C21 #4)
by Edward KendrickC21 is a covert operation comprised of good men and women who ended up on the wrong side of the law. Now they have a chance to track and punish criminals to whom the law doesn't seem to apply. In this gay erotic romance box set by best-selling author Edward Kendrick, meet three of C21's newest recruits.Contains the stories:Dylan's Dilemma: When Dylan accidentally kills his ex-lover, he knows he's in trouble. Then he meets Mars, who offers him a solution -- join C21. There he learns his ex was an arms trafficker and goes undercover to bring down the rest the gang. Things get interesting as he becomes involved with both C21 and Mars. Can their relationship grow before the work they do tears them apart?Sean's Predicament: A professional thief, Sean is caught breaking into the home of C21 handler, Jonah, who makes him an offer he can't resist. Join C21 and put his talents to better use. Teamed with Ken to destroy a phony adoption racket, Sean fights his growing interest in the man, certain it won't be reciprocated. Is he right? Or will they become more than just partners while stopping a gang of jewel thieves?Tate's Quandary: What's a C21 operative to do when his partner is kidnapped? In Tate's case, he unwillingly hooks up with Van, an FBI agent and his ex lover, to rescue Gwen from Barone, who runs a prostitution ring they are trying to shut down. Can Tate and Van put aside their past, to find Gwen and stop Barone? Or will working together only destroy the last vestiges of what they once felt for each other?
CACERIA (EBOOK)
by Maria T. Andruetto"La escritura envolvente de estos cuentos, que por momentos alcanza una sensualidad perturbadora, va urdiendo una filigrana de objetos familiares o aun #en apariencia# banales a cuya cercanía uno se entrega con confianza. Pero solapadamente, casi a contrapelo de esa escritura, se nos va revelando una realidad incómoda, a veces brutal, en la que #el lector advertirá con inquietud creciente# todo límite aceptable puede ser traspuesto. Creo que en esta tensión ininterrumpida entre lo diurno de la narración y la oscuridad última de lo narrado reside lo singular #el sello propio# de este libro fascinante de María Teresa Andruetto. Sus personajes, concebidos desde lo reconocible y lo mundano, avanzan sin apelación hacia la crueldad, el desaliento, el fracaso o la muerte. En cada uno de los cuentos de Cacería acecha el zarpazo de #lo que no queríamos ver#. Y sin embargo, como un remanso secreto, en el negativo de estas historias se puede advertir la piedad de María Teresa Andruetto, su sabiduría, su convicción de que las leyes feroces que a veces rigen el comportamiento de la gente podrían, en algún cruce del camino, ser trasgredidas."Liliana Heker
CAMILA O GORMAN (EBOOK)
by Marta MerkinEste libro narra la vida de Camila O Gorman -una joven de la sociedad porteña-, la de Ladislao Gutiérrez -un apuesto cura tucumano-, y la historia de amor que los une, fatalmente ligada a los hechos políticos y sociales de los años en que Rosas gobernó la Confederación. Durante los veinte años que van desde el nacimiento de Camila hasta el fusilamiento de la pareja por orden de Rosas en 1848, se suceden episodios de amor y odio, lealtad y traición, ambición y entrega, violencia y ternura. El telón de fondo será siempre la tensión entre unitarios y federales, poder político y poder eclesiástico, vida privada y vida pública. Basada en un hecho real, Camita O Gorman recrea, además, la vida cotidiana de una época sangrienta y feroz en la que se gestaron aspectos fundantes de nuestra sociedad: la novela se interna en la intimidad de los hogares pero también incursiona en el entorno de Rosas y en los sigilosos movimientos de sus adversarios, sin descuidar lo que pasaba en las calles y en las reuniones de pueblo. Camila O Gorman. La historia de un amor inoportuno honra la memoria de Camila recreando desde sus páginas su amor por Ladislao Gutiérrez, un amor tan puro que fue capaz de trascender la muerte.
CAMINOS CRUZADOS
by Ally CondieSegundo libro de la trilogía, JuntosCon su amor, Cassia y Ky han quebrantado las inflexibles normas de la Sociedad y ahora deben asumir las consecuencias. El castigo para ella es olvidar todo lo sucedido y empezar de nuevo en otra ciudad, donde ha sido reubicada junto con su familia. Ky, sin embargo, no ha tenido tanta suerte: las autoridades lo han deportado a las Provincias Exteriores para que actúe como escudo humano en una guerra que quizá ni exista. Lo único seguro es que antes o después le alcanzará el fuego cruzado...Decidida a romper con el destino que les han impuesto, Cassia burla de nuevo las reglas y se desplaza hasta las Provincias Exteriores. Pero cuando llega, Ky ya ha huido. ¿Encontrarán el camino que les permita estar juntos? ¿Hallarán un lugar donde vivir en libertad?
CARNE
by Michael Bray Manuel Esperón*** DERECHOS DE LA PELÍCULA DISPONIBLES*** Cuando Garrett se detuvo en el supermercado camino a casa para comprar un par de cosas nunca hubiera imaginado los horrores que estaba a punto de experimentar. Grueber's no es una tienda ordinaria, y cuando Garrett vio el perturbador despliegue de delicateces hechas con carne humana ya era demasiado tarde para escapar. Garrett y el grupo de extraños atrapados en la tienda con él deben unirse para encontrar una manera de escapar de sus despiadados anfitriones que planean transformarlos en parte de su mercadería. CARNE es una perturbante historia de terror en la cual los vampiros son bestias violentas y brutales llenas de odio y sed de sangre, y nos cuenta cómo un hombre puede llegar a hacer lo que sea con tal de sobrevivir.
CARNE DE EVITA, LA (EBOOK)
by Daniel GuebelDice Antonio Cafiero que #el peronismo da para todo#, y Daniel Guebel se toma la libertad de demostrarlo en este cuarteto justicialista que observa paradas en la ciudad utópica peronista, el Monumento al Descamisado, unos mates con el General, Evita, Isabel y los montoneros, y aquella inusitada página en la que la abanderada de los humildes enseña por fin sus atributos. Dos novelas cortas, un cuento y una obra de teatro que recorren como no se había hecho desde Copi (o desde Herminio Iglesias) los límites del peronismo como mitología imperfecta. De la santa a la puta, en La carne de Evita se juntan y mezclan los extremos del fanatismo y la fe, el derrumbe y la salvación, alrededor del cuerpo enloquecedor de la mujer más amada y odiada de los argentinos.
CARNE. VERSIÓN EXTENDIDA.
by Michael Bray Nicolas M. NikleCuando Garrett se detiene camino a casa para comprar un par de cosas ni se imagina el horror que experimentará al darse cuenta de que el supermercado Grueber no es como cualquier otro supermercado. Cuando ve la perturbadora y terrorífica variedad de delicias humanas a la venta, ya es demasiado tarde para salir. Junto a las demás personas atrapadas, Garrett deberá trabajar en equipo para poder encontrar una forma de escapar de las garras del personal sediento de sangre y cuyo objetivo es convertirlos en mercaderías para sus góndolas. Esta es una historia de terror en la que los vampiros son bestias violentas, llenos de odio y sed de sangre. CARNE. VERSIÓN EXTENDIDA es una historia que muestra lo que un hombre puede llegar a hacer para sobrevivir cuando es llevado al límite.
CAS: El retorno del Reich
by Robert A WebsterCon batallas salvajes bajo el océano y la quietud propia de los confines del espacio, este thriller paranormal te atrapará desde el capítulo uno sin pausa. Churchill Potts es el poderoso guardián de un portal ubicado en la tierra mortal. Junto a dos compañeros guías psíquicos, rescata tesoros escondidos en vida por almas perdidas recién fallecidas y los entrega a sus descendientes. A partir del contacto iniciado por el espíritu demoníaco del déspota más infame del siglo XX, el equipo CAS tendrá que descubrir no solo cuál es la conexión entre Adolf Hitler y el presidente de los Estados Unidos sino también por qué hay una guía espíritu en la Casa Blanca, en una carrera contrarreloj para restablecer el equilibrio entre el plano celestial y la tierra mortal antes de que el tejido mismo del universo se desgarre para siempre. Si fallan, los planes de Hitler de instaurar su Reich para dominar el mundo se harán realidad. Descarga CAS, El retorno del Reich, antes de que sea demasiado tarde.