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Ben Israel: The Spiritual Odyssey of a Modern Man (Hodder Christian Paperbacks)
by Jamie Buckingham Arthur KatzThe memoir of a formal existentialist philosopher who journeyed throughout Europe and the Middle East seeking meaning until his heart and intellect were changed through reading the New Testament.
Ben Washington Is the Newbie on the Block (The Ben Washington Series)
by Jasmine MullenBen&’s life has been upended. He&’s leaving Atlanta. His mom&’s having a baby. He desperately wants a dog. Who said being twelve is easy? Meet Ben Washington. He&’s about to leave the place he loves for a new town—population: near nothing. Sixth grade is universally bumpy. And starting school in a pocket-sized town where no one looks like you is going to be an even bigger challenge. Is there a friend for Ben in Radnor Falls? What is he going to do about the trio of bullies who seem far too old to still be in middle school? And what about the mystery of &“Spooky Fred,&” the town outsider? What has Fred done, and what will Ben do when he finds out? Will Ben come to love the slime green house with creaky floors and attic bedroom? Read this story of friendship, faith, and finding God in the hard spaces of life to find out.
Ben Washington is the Odd Man Out (The Ben Washington Series)
by Jasmine MullenWhen friend planets collide, will Ben feel on top of the world or alone in the universe?Life in Ben Washington&’s new town and school is pretty great. But he couldn&’t be more ready for Spring Break. And the most epic news? His best friend is visiting from Atlanta. Ben can hardly wait for his longtime buddy Zion to meet his new best friend, Kenny. But he&’s also nervous. They are so different. Will Ben&’s break be ruined when his two friends clash? Or will he build too good of a bridge and find that he&’s the Odd Man Out? Read this laughable story of friendship and forgiveness to find out!
Ben's Bundle of Joy
by Lenora WorthReverend Ben Hunter hurried through the halls of his church, looking for help-or at least lessons in taking care of babies. Little Tyler had been left in the church pew with a note attached to his makeshift crib. Someone thought that Ben would make the perfect father for the baby. And the beautiful daycare teacher, Sara Conroy, had to agree. As soon as she saw Tyler nestled so safely in Ben's arms, Sara knew that the man was meant to have a family of his own. With his strong faith and Sara's love, could Ben Hunter find the happiness that he so deserved?
Ben-Gurion
by Anita ShapiraDavid Ben-Gurion cast a great shadow during his lifetime, and his legacy continues to be sharply debated to this day. There have been many books written about the life and accomplishments of the Zionist icon and founder of modern Israel, but this new biography by eminent Israeli historian Anita Shapira strives to get to the core of the complex man who would become the face of the new Jewish nation. Shapira tells the Ben-Gurion story anew, focusing especially on the period after 1948, during the first years of statehood. As a result of her extensive research and singular access to Ben-Gurion's personal archives, the author provides fascinating and original insights into his personal qualities and those that defined his political leadership. As Shapira writes, "Ben-Gurion liked to argue that history is made by the masses, not individuals. But just as Lenin brought the Bolshevik Revolution into the world and Churchill delivered a fighting Britain, so with Ben-Gurion and the Jewish state. He knew how to create and exploit the circumstances that made its birth possible. " Shapira's portrait reveals the flesh-and-blood man who more than anyone else realized the Israeli state.
Ben-Gurion, Zionism and American Jewry: 1948 - 1963 (Israeli History, Politics and Society)
by Ariel FeldesteinBased on archival material, this intriguing book examines David Ben-Gurion’s influence on the relationship between the state of Israel, the Zionist Organization and American Jewry between 1948 and 1963 when he served as Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The author discusses how Ben-Gurion was largely instrumental in forming Israel’s policies throughout the first two decades of the country’s existence and, due to his position, personality and prestige, he was able to influence the fashioning of political structures as well as their content. The book discusses both the political motives of the leaders and the ideological discourse, in order to understand their dependency and to highlight their significance in the terms Diaspora and exile, the centrality of the State of Israel, and the role played by the Jews of America. As such this will be of great interest to scholars of Middle East Studies, Jewish Studies, and ethnicity and nationalism.
Ben-Hur: A Tale Of The Christ
by Carol WallaceAs one of the bestselling stories of all time, Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ has captivated and enthralled millions around the world--both in print and on the big screen. Now Lew's great-great-granddaughter has taken the old-fashioned prose of this classic novel and breathed new life into it for today's audience. Coming to theaters in August 2016 as Ben-Hur, a major motion picture from MGM and Paramount studios, the story follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman whose childhood friend Messala betrays him. Accused of trying to murder the new Roman governor in Jerusalem, Judah is sentenced to the galley ships and vows to seek revenge against the Romans and Messala. But a chance encounter with a carpenter from Nazareth sets Judah on a different path. Rediscover the intrigue, romance, and tragedy in this thrilling adventure. Also included: the inspiring story-behind-the-story of Lew Wallace--Indiana lawyer, author, and Civil War general.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
by Lew WallaceOne of the best-selling books of all time, Lew Wallace's enduring epic is a tale of revenge, betrayal, honor, compassion and the power of forgiveness, set during the life of Christ.<P><P>At the beginning of the first century, Judah Ben-Hur lived as a prince, descended from the royal line of Judea and one of Jerusalem's most prosperous merchant families. But his world falls apart when he is betrayed by his best friend, Messala, who falsely accuses him of an attempt to assassinate the Roman governor.Convicted without trial, Judah is sentenced to slavery on a Roman galley, while his mother and sister are imprisoned and his family's assets are seized. All seems lost, but just before boarding the ship, Ben-Hur has his first interaction with the Christ, who offers him water and hope. Their lives continue to intersect as Ben-Hur miraculously survives his time as a slave to become a charioteer, confront his betrayer, Messala, in an epic race, fall in love with the beautiful Esther, avenge his family, and become a follower of the Christ.A true epic, Ben-Hur weaves biblical history and a rich adventure plot into a timeless tale certain to entertain a new generation of readers.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Lew WallaceBetrayed by his best friend and enslaved by the Romans, Judah Ben-Hur seeks revenge but instead finds redemption through his encounters with Jesus Christ. Generations have thrilled to the sacred destiny of the mighty charioteer Ben-Hur, whose enduring tale began as a bestselling 1880 novel that later inspired equally popular stage and film interpretations. Combining the appeal of a historical adventure with a heartfelt message of Christian love and compassion, the story blends the visceral excitement of a quest for vengeance with the spiritual thrill of forgiveness.Author Lew Wallace-a Civil War general, politician, and diplomat-conducted meticulous research into the ancient world to bring a vivid immediacy to his characters and settings, from life as a Roman galley slave, to the living death of exile, to a Jerusalem leper colony. The novel's countless admirers included President James A. Garfield, a former professor of literature, who told the author, "With this beautiful and reverent book you have lightened the burden of my daily life."
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
by Lew WallaceA Jewish nobleman embraces the Christian faith after witnessing the life and death of Jesus Christ. When Judah Ben-Hur is falsely accused of attempting to assassinate a Roman governor, he is imprisoned and enslaved, and his family's property is forfeited to the government. Bent on revenge against his accuser, his childhood friend Massala, Ben-Hur works to attain his freedom, but upon his return journey encounters the Christ, who teaches Ben-Hur the power of forgiveness.
Ben-Hur: The Novel That Inspired the Epic Movie
by Lew WallaceLew Wallace's powerful and poignant story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem living at the time of Jesus Christ, has been around for more than a century, yet it continues to attract and inspire readers to this day. Falsely accused of attempting to assassinate a Roman governor, Ben-Hur is enslaved and sentenced to work on a Roman galley, while his mother and sister are imprisoned and their possessions and land confiscated. Luckily, he survives when the ship is attacked by pirates, and comes home, determined to find his family and intent on revenge on the Romans. While organizing a resistance force, he journeys to see John the Baptist. After he realizes that Jesus stands for forgiveness rather than revenge, Ben-Hur becomes one of his followers and devotes his life to the church after the crucifixion. First published in 1880, Ben-Hur became a bestselling book upon publication, and was adapted to the celebrated 1959 film of the same title, which won eleven Academy Awards. A true classic, this suspenseful and moving tale gives a glimpse of life at the turn of an era.
Benchmarking Islamic Finance: A Framework for Evaluating Financial Products and Services (Islamic Business and Finance Series)
by Mohd Ma’Sum BillahPricing or benchmarking is a process of evaluating the performance of a financial company’s products and services or systems, against other businesses, considered to be at the top of their field, by applying a measurement of “best in performance.” This book includes contributions from the leading global experts in the field who tackle topics such as whether the Islamic financial system has been dependent on the LIBOR / EURIBOR in its benchmarking exercises to date, and thus, whether it will be affected negatively by the predicted non-existence of the LIBOR / EURIBOR from 2021 onwards. They also address the question of whether the Islamic financial system requires benchmarking of its products and services and consider the emergence of Sharī ͑ah-justified benchmarking in today’s Islamic financial system. Additionally, they look at how benchmarking formulas should be adapted to ensure the satisfaction of customers within the principles of Maqasid al-Sharī ͑ah. It takes a legal and institutional approach to the subject, which readers will find particularly valuable, as there are various forms of Islamic finance institutions that do not conform to established models in the finance industry. Furthermore, there are emerging business models that will benefit from this line of investigation. This book offers a timely analysis of these issues and redresses the existing misconceptions and misinterpretations pertaining to benchmarking, in an Islamic finance context, and, as such, provides guidance and strategies for future directions. It will appeal to researchers of Islamic banking, finance, and insurance, as well as, practitioners, particularly standard setting bodies, regulators, and policy makers.
Bendiciones de Dios para la mujer
by Karen Moore«Bendiciones de Dios para la mujer» les habla directamente al corazón a las madres y las adolescentes a través de la esperanza, el aliento y la inspiración que en él les ofrece Karen Moore.
Bendición en el desorden: Cómo ver la bondad de Dios en medio del dolor de la vida
by Joyce Meyer¿Podemos verdaderamente encontrar paz e incluso bendición en medio del caos, las decepciones y los otros desordenes que la vida nos presenta? La vida es a menudo caótica. Escuchamos a la gente decir: «Mi vida es un desastre» o «Esta situación es un caos». Lo que quieren decir es que la vida se ha vuelto difícil, dolorosa o confusa. Pero Dios nunca nos prometió una vida libre de problemas. De hecho, su Palabra nos dice que esperemos lo contrario. En Juan 16:33, Jesús dice: «En este mundo afrontarán aflicciones, pero ¡anímense! Yo he vencido al mundo» (NVI). En Bendición en el desorden, la renombrada maestra de la Biblia, Joyce Meyer, nos muestra cómo ser bendecidos en medio de las circunstancias más desafiantes de la vida. La Biblia está llena de instrucciones sobre cómo podemos tomar control cuando las dificultades se nos presenten, y Joyce nos comparte en este libro esa sabiduría a través de enseñanzas conmovedoras y prácticas que nos equipan para permanecer firmes y esperanzados en cada situación. No importa los problemas que enfrentemos, hay una manera de permanecer gozosos y pacientes mientras Dios obra en ellos. Si no has manejado bien los problemas complicados o los desafíos de tu vida en el pasado, entonces, con la ayuda de Dios, puedes comenzar a manejarlos mejor a partir de ahora. Nunca debemos desperdiciar nuestro dolor. A través de la sabiduría destilada en Bendición en el desorden, podemos aprender cómo sacar provecho de nuestros líos, usar esos conocimientos para evitar problemas en el futuro, y compartir nuestras experiencias para ayudar a otras personas a encontrar bendiciones en medio de sus desastres.
Bending Toward the Sun: The Quilted Heart Novella Two (The Quilted Heart #2)
by Mona HodgsonCan the Divine Quilter stitch together the torn pieces of Emilie's heart? Divided between the love of her father and the desires of her heart, Emilie Heinrich must rely on the love and wisdom of the women in her quilting circle for support. Since Emilie is dedicated to her education and to helping her father in his general store, she is convinced she doesn't have time for love. But when a childhood friend returns to St. Charles, Missouri, after serving in the Civil War, his smile and charm captures Emilie's eye and her heart. Quaid McFarland has a gentleness and humor that causes Emilie to question her indifference toward romance. But her German father sees only one thing when he looks at the young man: an Irish teamster. And Johann Heinrich is not about to let such a man court his beloved daughter. Her father's prejudices test Emilie's faith in God's ability to mend the patchwork pieces of her life. Will she be forced to choose between honoring her father and a future with a husband and family of her own?
Beneath A Southern Sky: A Novel
by Deborah RaneyHer Second Husband Healed the Sorrow of a Tragic Loss. Her First Has Just Returned from the Dead. Which Man Has the Right to Claim Darias Heart? After two years of serving as a missionary in a remote area of South America, Daria Camfield has returned to the States to mourn her husband, reportedly killed while providing medical aid to a neighboring Colombian village. One family discovers how God can redeem any tragedy. At first, Daria finds comfort only in the daughter born to her after Nates tragic death. As she begins to heal, she also finds a listening ear and a tender heart in her new boss, veterinarian Colson Hunter. Determined to move forward with life, Daria ignores the still small voice calling her to wait and accepts Coles marriage proposal. But after the wedding, Darias new dream life turns into a nightmare with the arrival of an unbelievable telegram:Nathan Camfield found alive. Flying into K.C. Intl. via Bogota Now two men have the right to her daughter, her life, and her love. Will Daria return to her beloved first husband, abandoning Cole? Or will she reject Nate and choose the only man her daughter has ever called Daddy--a man she has come to cherish with all her heart?
Beneath Copper Falls
by Colleen CobleDana has already learned that love isn’t safe . . . but could it be different in Rock Harbor? As a 911 dispatcher, Dana Newell takes pride in being calm in tough circumstances. In addition to her emotionally-charged career, she’s faced enough emergencies in her own life. She recently escaped her abusive fiancé to move to tranquil Rock Harbor where she hopes life will be more peaceful. But the idyllic town hides more danger and secrets than it first appeared. Dana is continually drawn to her new friend Boone, who has scars inside and out. Then she answers a call at her job only to hear a friend’s desperate screams on the other end. Soon the pain in her past collides with the mysteries of her new home—and threatens to keep her from the future she’s always wanted.
Beneath Montana Skies: Courting Her Prodigal Heart A Cowboy In Shepherd's Crossing Beneath Montana Skies (Mustang Ridge #1)
by Mia RossThis cowboy is back home to start over…but two adorable surprises wait at Mustang RidgeAfter one wild ride too many, rodeo star Tyler Wilkins is back in his Montana hometown starting from scratch. But he sure didn’t expect to find that he and Morgan Whittaker—the feisty rancher he left behind—have two adorable daughters. Can this reckless cowboy become a man Morgan will trust enough to earn the title of daddy…and possibly husband?
Beneath My Mother's Feet
by Amjed Qamar"Our lives will always be in the hands of our mothers, whether we like it or not." Nazia doesn't mind when her friends tease and call her a good beti, a dutiful daughter. Growing up in a working-class family in Karachi, Pakistan, Nazia knows that obedience is the least she can give to her mother, who has spent years saving and preparing for her dowry. But every daughter must grow up, and for fourteen-year-old Nazia that day arrives suddenly when her father gets into an accident at work, and her family finds themselves without money for rent or food. Being the beti that she is, Nazia drops out of school to help her mother clean houses, all the while wondering when she managed to lose control of her life that had been full of friends and school. Working as a maid is a shameful obligation that could be detrimental to her future -- after all, no one wants a housekeeper for a daughter-in-law. As Nazia finds herself growing up much too quickly, the lessons of hardship that seem unbearable turn out to be a lot more liberating than she ever imagined.
Beneath a Dakota Cross (Fortunes of the Black Hills, Book #1)
by Stephen A. BlyIt's a one-man war against corrupt lawmen, wild outlaws, and bitter winter weather, as Brazos Fortune wrestles with his newfound hunger for gold and the aching need to be with his family in this heroic western adventure.
Beneath a Navajo Moon
by Lisa CarterWhat happens when danger and love collide under a Navajo moon?The search for a woman who disappeared in 1906 has lead cultural anthropologist Erin Dawson to Cedar Canyon, where the iconic terrain of red rock walls and mesas keep Navajo traditions--and maybe criminal evidence--well hidden. When Erin's search leads her to cross paths with tribal policeman Adam Silverhorn, it's hardly love at first sight. But everywhere she turns, Adam is already there.Fighting their feelings for each other, the two are suddenly thrust into a battle far more dangerous--a common quest to rout an insidious drug cartel that has spawned the recent rise in gang violence on the reservation. Adam's position of authority gives Erin a rare glimpse into Navajo life few outsiders like her ever see--and into a crime ring that no one dares to imagine. As danger mounts, Adam and Erin begin to wonder if they will live to tell how they really feel.
Beneath a Navajo Moon
by Lisa CarterWhat happens when danger and love collide under a Navajo moon? The search for a woman who disappeared in 1906 has lead cultural anthropologist Erin Dawson to Cedar Canyon, where the iconic terrain of red rock walls and mesas keep Navajo traditions--and maybe criminal evidence--well hidden. When Erin's search leads her to cross paths with tribal policeman Adam Silverhorn, it's hardly love at first sight. But everywhere she turns, Adam is already there. Fighting their feelings for each other, the two are suddenly thrust into a battle far more dangerous--a common quest to rout an insidious drug cartel that has spawned the recent rise in gang violence on the reservation. Adam's position of authority gives Erin a rare glimpse into Navajo life few outsiders like her ever see--and into a crime ring that no one dares to imagine. As danger mounts, Adam and Erin begin to wonder if they will live to tell how they really feel.
Beneath a Prairie Moon: A Novel
by Kim Vogel SawyerReaders rabid for the sweet historical romances of Tracie Peterson and Tamara Alexander will flock to best-selling author Kim Vogel Sawyer's prairie-set heartwarmer of high society cast-off and the western town that welcomes her.Abigail Brantley grew up in affluence and knows exactly how to behave in high society. But when she is cast from the social registers due to her father's illegal dealings, she finds herself forced into a role she never imagined: tutoring rough Kansas ranchers in the subjects of manners and morals so they can "marry up" with their mail-order brides. Mack Cleveland, whose father was swindled by a mail-order bride, wants no part of the scheme to bring Eastern women to Spiveyville, Kansas, and he's put off by the snooty airs and fastidious behavior of the "little city gal" in their midst. But as time goes by, his heart goes out to the teacher who tries so diligently to smooth the rough edges from the down-to-earth men. How can he teach her that perfection won't bring happiness?