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The Promised Davidic King: Psalm 108's Canonical Placement and Use of Earlier Psalms (Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology)
by Wyatt Aaron GrahamReading psalms in context The Psalter is a carefully edited work, skillfully arranged to communicate a theological message. The Promised Davidic King is a case study of how a single psalm shapes—and is shaped by—its context in the Psalter. Wyatt Aaron Graham argues that Psalm 108 plays a guiding role in Book V (Pss 107–150). Following Israel's return from exile in Psalm 107, Psalm 108 introduces the eschatological King and kingdom further developed in Psalms 109–110. Psalm 108 repurposes Psalms 57 and 60, which in this location, take on renewed meaning in the Psalter's unfolding story of redemption. Graham's study of Psalm 108 gives insight into the meaning of the Psalms and displays the benefits of reading psalms in their context.
The Rosenholm Trilogy Volume 1: Roses & Violets (The Rosenholm Trilogy)
by Gry Kappel JensenFour girls from four different parts of Denmark have been invited to apply to Rosenholm Academy for an unknown reason. During the unorthodox application tests, it becomes apparent this is no ordinary school. In fact, it's a magical boarding school and all the students have powers. Once the school year begins, they learn that Rosenholm carries a dark secret—a young girl was murdered under mysterious circumstances in the 1980s and the killer was never found. Her spirit is still haunting the place, and she is now urging the four girls to bring justice and find the killer. But helping the spirit puts all of the girls in grave danger . . .
Artist about Cambridge
by Jon HarrisJon Harris has lived, breathed and drawn Cambridge for over 50 years. His architect's sense of structure and fabric, his draughtsman's eye and vigorous use of pen and brush have produced an outstanding body of work. In 1997 the Fitzwilliam Museum honoured him with an exhibition of some 90 paintings and drawings. A great many of his best works are published for the fi rst time in Artist about Cambridge. They include drawings from the more than 40 sketchbooks which have been his constant companions over the past half century. Jon Harris's text describes in compelling detail how the images came into being. Harris's work is not a depiction of Cambridge as the tourist might like to have it, but is rather about his fascination with unregarded vistas, its back streets, crucial buildings lost to the wrecking ball, and with the city's industrial past. The artist's unrivalled knowledge and understanding of Cambridge and its environs inform every painting and drawing, helping you enjoy a thousand things you might otherwise miss.
Colossians and Philemon: A New Covenant Commentary (NCCS)
by Michael F BirdMichael Bird's commentary on Colossians and Philemon in the New Covenant Commentary Series pays close attention to the socio-historical context, the flow and dynamics of the text, their argumentative strategy, theological message, and the meaning ofColossians and Philemon for the contemporary church today. Bird situates Colossians in the context of Paul's Ephesian ministry and describes how Paul attempts to persuade a congregation in the Lycus Valley to remain firm in the gospel and to grasp the cosmic majesty of Jesus Christ over and against the views of certain Jewish mystics who have thrown the Colossians into confusion. He shows how, in the letter to Philemon, Paul intercedes for a slave estranged from his master through a carefully crafted feat of pastoral persuasion from a missionary friend of Philemon. The commentary combines exegetical insight, rhetorical analysis, theological exposition, and practical application all in one short volume. Bird shows Paul at work as a theologian, pastor, and missionary in his letters to the Colossians and Philemon.
The Giver of Life: The Biblical Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Salvation (We Believe)
by J. V. FeskoGod's Spirit unites believers to Christ, conforms them to his image, and equips them for witness and ministry. In The Giver of Life, J. V. Fesko reflects on the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the application of Christ's work for the salvation of sinners. Through a combination of biblical, historical, and theological study, Fesko illuminates the blessing of God's presence with his people. Written from a confessionally Reformed perspective in dialogue with the great creeds of the church, The Giver of Life provides a thorough and trustworthy guide to the Holy Spirit's role in salvation.
Tempête dans les Highlands (Trilogie des reliques écossaises)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickTrilogie des Reliques Écossaises- Livre 2 FINALISTE DU PRIX RITA FINALISTE DU PRIX DE LA FEUILLE D'OR NJRW UNE NOUVELLE VERSION DU CONTE CLASSIQUE DE LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE ! Innes Munro a la capacité de "lire" le passé d'une personne simplement en la touchant, mais son don a un prix élevé. Forcée de séjourner dans le château désolé de Girnigoe, Innes ne s'attendait pas à être attirée par le guerrier blessé qui hante ses sombres passages. Conall Sinclair, comte de Caithness, porte les cicatrices des batailles avec les Anglais et les marques de coups de fouet de leurs donjons, mais les blessures qui s'enveniment en lui causent une douleur encore plus grande. S'isolant de son clan et du reste du monde dans une tour perchée sur la côte sauvage écossaise, Conall est réticent à laisser la fougueuse Innes s'approcher de lui. Alors que leur passion grandit, Innes craint que son don ne soit une malédiction. Conall pourra-t-il un jour aimer une femme capable de lire ses secrets les plus sombres et de ressentir la douleur qu'il cache... et l'amour peut-il apprivoiser toutes les peurs ? Alors que des forces dangereuses se rapprochent, ils doivent forger un lien de confiance qui les sauvera tous les deux... ou les perdra à jamais. Un guerrier brisé. Une femme au don dangereux. Sur les côtes sauvages d'Écosse, l'amour peut-il apprivoiser la peur ?
El Retorno de Luther (Vampiros de Scanguards)
by Tina FolsomTras veinte años encarcelado en una prisión de vampiros, Luther por fin es libre. Pero antes de que pueda cerrar este capítulo de su vida de una vez por todas, un secuestro lo arrastra de vuelta al mundo de Scanguards y lo enfrenta con los mismos vampiros a cuyas compañeras estuvo a punto de matar dos décadas atrás. La actriz Kimberly "Katie" Fairfax le ha dado la espalda a Hollywood y ahora enseña teatro en una universidad de San Francisco. Cuando la hija de Samson, el dueño de Scanguards, desaparece durante una función, Katie se culpa de haber puesto en peligro a Isabelle sin querer. Al darse cuenta de que Luther podría ser el único capaz de rescatar a la hija de Samson, forja una frágil alianza con el inescrutable desconocido. A medida que la pasión se enciende entre ellos, no solo tendrán que enfrentarse a un enemigo desconocido, sino también a los demonios de su pasado, que podrían destruirlos antes de que puedan rescatar a Isabelle. SOBRE LA SERIE La serie Vampiros de Scanguards está llena de acción trepidante, escenas de amor ardientes, diálogos ingeniosos y héroes y heroínas fuertes. El vampiro Samson Woodford vive en San Francisco y es dueño de Scanguards, una empresa de seguridad y guardaespaldas que emplea tanto a vampiros como a humanos. Y, con el tiempo, también a algunas brujas. ¡Agrega unos cuantos guardianes y demonios inmortales más tarde en la serie, y ya te harás una idea! Cada libro puede leerse de manera independiente, ya que siempre se centra en una nueva pareja encontrando el amor. Sin embargo, la experiencia es mucho más enriquecedora si los lees en orden. Y, por supuesto, siempre hay algunas bromas recurrentes. Lo entenderás cuando conozcas a Wesley, un aspirante a brujo. ¡Que la disfrutes! Lara Adrian, autora bestseller del New York Times de la serie Midnight Breed: "¡Soy adicta a los libros de Tina Folsom! La serie Vampiros de Scanguards® es de lo más candente que le ha pasado al romance de vampiros. ¡Si te encantan las lecturas rápidas y apasionantes, no te pierdas de esta emocionante serie!" Vampiros de Scanguards La Mortal Amada de Samson (#1) La Revoltosa de Amaury (#2) La Compañera de Gabriel (#3) El Refugio de Yvette (#4) La Redención de Zane (#5) El Eterno Amor de Quinn (#6) El Hambre de Oliver (#7) La Decisión de Thomas (#8) Mordida Silenciosa (#8 ½) La Identidad de Cain (#9) El Retorno de Luther (#10) La Promesa de Blake (#11) Reencuentro Fatídico (#11 ½) El Anhelo de John (#12) La Tempestad de Ryder (#13) La Conquista de Damian (#14) El Reto de Grayson (#15) El Amor Prohibido de Isabelle (#16) La Pasión de Cooper (#17) La Valentía de Vanessa (#18) Deseo Mortal (Storia breve) Guardianes Invisibles Amante Descubierto (#1) Maestro Desencadenado (#2) Guerrero Desentrañado (#3) Guardián Descarriado (#4) Inmortal Develado (#5) Protector Inigualable (#6) Demonio Desatado (#7) La serie Vampiros de Scanguards lo tiene todo: amor a primera vista, de enemigos a amantes, encuentros divertidos, insta-amor, héroes alfa, parejas predestinadas, guardaespaldas, hermandad, damiselas en apuros, mujeres en peligro, la bella y la bestia, identidades ocultas, almas gemelas, primeros amores, vírgenes, héroes torturados, diferencias de edad, segundas oportunidades, amantes en duelo, regresos del más allá, bebés secretos, playboys, secuestros, de amigos a amantes, salidas del clóset, admiradores secretos, últimos en enterarse, amores no correspondidos, amnesia, realeza, amores prohibidos, gemelos idénticos, y compañeros en la lucha contra el crimen.
Comment Perdre un Duc: Une héritière en fuite. Un duc implacable. Une escapade dans les Highlands bouleversée par le destin. (Série Famille Pennington)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickSérie Famille Pennington Lady Taylor Fleming est une héritière qui a un prétendant à ses trousses. Son plan, étape par étape, pour le semer est simple. Mais Franz Aurech, duc de Bamberg, n'a rien de simple. Taylor tente de s'enfuir pour trouver refuge dans les Highlands, mais ses plans se compliquent lorsque le duc arrive à sa porte et que ses fidèles alliés l'abandonnent. Et même avec les meilleurs plans, les choses peuvent mal tourner…
More than a Sermon: The Purpose and Practice of Christian Preaching
by Douglas D. WebsterPreach with compassion and conviction In More than a Sermon, Douglas D. Webster highlights the prophetic and pastoral challenge of preaching today. The task is both harder and easier than we imagine, as we are called to proclaim the biblical text in a way that convicts a hostile world while encouraging our congregations to rest in Christ's love. We need preaching that both swings the hammer that breaks hard hearts yet does not break the bruised reeds in our care. Offering practical insights and examples, Webster explores what it means to preach the gospel in different seasons such as: Advent and Lent Memorial services and weddings Times of crisis or social impact More than a Sermon is a valuable resource for both new pastors and veteran preachers who want to proclaim the whole counsel of God with power and wisdom.
Pierre Delion on Psychopolitics: 'What is Institutional Psychotherapy?' and 'The Republic of False Selves'
by Pierre DelionPierre Delion is Professor Emeritus in the faculty of medicine at Lille, a child psychiatrist, and a psychoanalyst. His work is as straightforward as it is affecting but is little read in the English-speaking world due to a lack of translation into English. Matthew Bowker, in his excellent translation, rectifies this unfortunate deficit to introduce English-language readers to the affecting and wide-ranging work of Pierre Delion through two of his best-known essays. What is Institutional Psychotherapy? examines the psychiatric establishment and institution, arguing that for institutional psychotherapy to be effective, we must "care for the institution" just as we must attend to the "transferential constellation" of the patient, the latter of which emerges only when the institution respects all the voices (including the patient's) involved in the patient's care. And, as Delion duly notes: "What holds for person-to-person psychiatry also holds true for democracy." The Republic of False Selves maintains that our social bonds have been damaged or destroyed to the extent that the practice and meaning of democracy itself are now in question. Democracy, for Delion, "refers not only to forms of government, but also to a society based on freedom and equality, or more generally still, to a set of values: political, social, or cultural ideals and principles." The democratic project, then, is threatened by contemporary political events, media images, neoliberal and techno-bureaucratic interventions, and even or especially the treatment of the mentally ill. The combination of these two works into a single text invites readers to consider the broader political connections between the clinical institution and society as a whole. Delion's careful thoughtfulness paired with his vast experience and understanding opens up new avenues of discovery to the reader.
Timeless Grandiosity and Eroticised Contempt: Technical Challenges Posed by Cases of Narcissism and Perversion
by Batya Shoshani Michael ShoshaniThe challenges and crises that kept resurfacing in Michael and Batya Shoshani's work with extremely difficult patients hunted by anxieties of being, and in particular with perverse psychic organization, motivated them to write this book. It is an attempt to propose a clinical conceptualisation to enhance their understanding of these lost and confused patients, whose narcissistic struggle against human fate defies reality and truth, challenging the analyst and the analytic situation. Analysts, caught between their own perception of reality and truth and the wish to be empathetic to their patients' experiences and views of reality, often feel torn and as if standing on quicksand. Here, the authors are joining a contemporary movement in the psychoanalytic tradition whilst turning to other disciplines in order to better understand and explain the suffering of their patients. The use of literature, in particular the fictional works of Jorge Luis Borges; film, with an in-depth look at Roman Polanski's Bitter Moon (1992) and Denis Villeneuve's Incendies (2010); and philosophy, the ideas of Heidegger and how they link to those of Freud, coupled together with a solid grasp of psychoanalytic theory, such as reflections on Neville Symington's seminal theory of narcissism, interspersed with real-life case studies bring the chapters alive. Such interplay between the detailed clinical material and conceptual formulations to an interdisciplinary dialogue enables a different outlook that will enrich the ongoing professional discourse on these perplexing and illusive psychic phenomena.
The Church: A Guide to the People of God (Christian Essentials)
by Brad EastYou belong to God's family. But do you understand what that means? The Bible tells the story of God and his people. But it is not merely history. It is our story. Abraham is our father. And Israel's freedom from slavery is ours. Brad East traces the story of God's people, from father Abraham to the coming of Christ. He shows how we need the scope of the entire Bible to fully grasp the mystery of the church. The church is not a building but a body. It is not peripheral or optional in the life of faith. Rather, it is the very beating heart of God's story, where our needs and hopes are found.
The Quest to Save the Old Testament: Mathematics, Hieroglyphics, and Providence in Enlightenment England (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)
by David NeyEnlightenment attempts to save the Old Testament Pastors and scholars today lament the Old Testament's neglect in the West. But this is nothing new. In the eighteenth century, natural philosopher John Hutchinson witnessed the Old Testament becoming devalued as Scripture. And in his mind, the blame lay with Isaac Newton. In The Quest to Save the Old Testament, David Ney traces the battle over Scripture during the Enlightenment period. For Hutchinson, critical scholarship's enchantment with the naturalism of Newton undermined the study of the Old Testament. As cultural forces reshaped biblical interpretation, Hutchinson spawned a movement that sought, above all, to reclaim the Old Testament as Christian Scripture. Hutchinson's followers sought to be shaped by Scripture, not culture. Rejecting the Newtonian degradation of history, they offered a compelling figural defense of the Old Testament's doctrinal and moral significance. The Old Testament is the voice of Providence. It is the means of discerning God's hand at work both in nature and in history. The Quest to Save the Old Testament is a timely retelling of fateful and faithful attempts to "save" the Old Testament.
Ange de Skye (Famille Macpherson)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickLa saga Macpherson commence... Lauréat du Holt Medallion pour la meilleure romance historique Des rivages sauvages des îles occidentales de l'Écosse aux champs de bataille sanglants de la France et aux cours opulentes d'Europe, la trilogie Macpherson nous entraîne dans un voyage passionnant à travers la quête d'une famille pour l'indépendance de l'Écosse face au redoutable roi des Tudor, Henri VIII. Dévoilez les flammes cachées... Fiona ne se souvient pas des années qui ont précédé son arrivée au prieuré de l'île de Skye. Seule la compatissante prieure détient la clé de la véritable lignée de cette rousse au tempérament fougueux. Revêtue d'un humble capuchon et d'une simple robe de paysanne, Fiona émerge de la brume de l'île pour affronter Alec Macpherson, le célèbre chef guerrier des Highlands. L'amour comme bouclier... Alec a servi le roi Jacques de son épée. Aujourd'hui, il est prêt à donner son âme pour protéger cette jeune fille enchanteresse du réseau complexe d'intrigues qui la menace. Fiona a besoin non seulement de protection, mais aussi de l'amour d'Alec, qu'il lui offre sans réserve. Pourtant, les adversaires du roi manœuvrent pour attirer Fiona dans un piège périlleux, car ses souvenirs recèlent le visage du meurtrier de sa mère et un secret suffisamment puissant pour ébranler le trône écossais. Une bataille de cœurs et d'honneur... Dans un affrontement passionnant entre la force des Highlands et les ambitions impitoyables d'un ennemi, Alec et Fiona doivent naviguer à travers le sang et la guerre pour déterminer le vainqueur ultime - qu'il s'agisse de la puissance d'une armée ou des passions inébranlables qui lient deux amants. À la fin, les étoiles s'alignent dans un récit épique où l'amour se révèle une force aussi redoutable que n'importe quelle légion armée...
Blind Evolution?
by David FrostIn Blind Evolution?: The Nature of Humanity and the Origin of Life, Professor David Frost challenges the dominant worldview derived from Darwin’s evolutionary theories and perpetuated in Richard Dawkins’s atheistic propaganda for Neo-Darwinism: that our universe has ‘at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil and no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference’. Frost deploys recent findings from a range of scientific studies that shake Neo-Darwinism to its foundation. Citing entertaining examples, from the inner workings of a single cell to the animal kingdom at large, from elephants and giraffes to the Japanese pufferfish, Frost maintains that Darwinian premises are wholly inadequate to engage with life or to provide a framework for our experiences of joy and sorrow, the problem of suffering, and the stark realities of good and evil. Reflecting on the nature of existence, Frost points to a mode of human understanding parallel to scientific enquiry through the path of ‘vision’ accessed via the nous (or spiritual intellect). He argues that ‘vision’ is as much essential to our understanding of creation as is scientific enquiry – reality is best approached through a complementary partnership of both. Professor David Frost has lectured and broadcast on literature and theology in two hemispheres and in seven countries. He was a lecturer at the University of Cambridge for ten years before taking up a Chair of English Literature in the University of Newcastle, NSW, where he remained for twenty-one years. He later returned to Cambridge and was for eleven years Honorary Principal and Administrator of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies. As Director of THE WAY, he organised what became an internationally used course for instruction in Orthodox Christianity, modelled on the famed Alpha Course.
Sustainable History and Human Dignity: A Neurophilosophy of History and the Future of Civilisation
by Nayef R.F. Al-RodhanSustainable History and the Dignity of Man is a new philosophy of history. This volume outlines how sustainable history is propelled by good governance, which balances the tension between the attributes of human nature - emotionality, amorality and egoisms - and human dignity needs, such as reason, security, human rights, accountability, transparency, justice, opportunity, innovation and inclusiveness. The author proposes minimum criteria for good governance that are sensitive to local cultures and histories but meet certain common global values to ensure maximum and sustainable moral and political cooperation. Using an ocean model of a single collective human civilisation, the author argues that we should think in terms of a common human story that is comprised of multiple geo-cultural domains and sub-cultures with a history of mutual borrowing and synergies. The author argues that, today, all geo-cultural domains must succeed if humanity as a whole is to triumph. This collective triumph will also depend on reason and a recognition that a great deal of knowledge is indeterminate and may be temporally, spatially and perhaps culturally constrained, as is outlined in the author's new theory of knowledge: "Neuro-rational Physicalism". Dr. Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan is Senior Scholar in Geostrategy and Director of the Programme on the Geopolitical Implications of Globalisation and Transnational Security at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Geneva, Switzerland. "This book is an exceptionally wide-ranging examination of past and present approaches to the securing of a qualitatively adequate social life on the planet. The need for intercultural dialogue is pressing and stated as a matter of urgency in the text. That argument is well-presented and it is helpfully accompanied by a large amount of empirical evidence. The book is also a strong and ethically attractive humanist statement about the value of human interaction that incorporates a vision of mutual respect based on a mixture of scientific arguments and normative aspirations. Those features are very impressive." Professor Michael Freeden, Professor of Politics, Director of the Centre for Political Ideologies, Professorial Fellow, Mansfield College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Jesus and Scripture: The Impact of Jesus's Use of the Old Testament in the Non-Pauline Epistles (Foundations in New Testament Criticism)
by Thomas J. ParkerFor the New Testament writers, the Old Testament scriptures and the teachings of Jesus were key sources of authority and influence. When these influences are considered alongside each other, each can illuminate the other, deepening the New Testament writers' presentation of Jesus and our understanding of their interpretations. In Jesus and Scripture, Tom Parker examines the way in which Hebrews, James, and 1 and 2 Peter deal with these two different sources of authority, how they relate to each other, and what shifts have occurred historically and theologically within the writing of these texts. Treating the four epistles methodologically, Parker examines the particular ways in which each writer draws on the Hebrew scriptures. Ultimately, he argues convincingly that the nascent Jesus tradition, particularly via oral routes, influenced the way the Old Testament was processed by these various New Testament writers.
I Destinati (Serie della Famiglia Macpherson)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickUn romanzo ricco di amore, intrighi e spietata ambizione alla corte di Henry VIII: la storia di due Highlander in una terra strana e ostile... Jaime Macpherson ha imparato il significato del tradimento sull'Isola di Skye quando il suo amato Malcolm MacLeod ha sposato un'altra donna per salvare la sua eredità. I suoi sogni di felicità si infransero e cercò rifugio nell'elegante palazzo del Duca di Norfolk. Lì Jaime ritroverà Malcolm, prigioniero nelle segrete del castello. Nell'oscurità gelida, impara ad amare di nuovo. Ma con l'Inghilterra e la Scozia in guerra, il suo audace piano per liberare Malcolm metterà a repentaglio la sua stessa vita... anche se la sua passione la porterà su un campo di battaglia di sangue e lacrime dove solo un cuore coraggioso e sincero potrà salvarla... "L'amore trionfa in questo racconto ricco di romanticismo". - Nora Roberts "Nessuno cattura la magia e il romanticismo delle isole britanniche come May McGoldrick!". - Miranda Jarrett
The Bonhoeffer Legacy: An International Journal (5.2)
by Atf PressThis collection of essays looks at a range of topics: public theology, why Chinese intlectuals are intersted in engaging with Bonhoeffer, Bonhoeffers concept of the logos and public theology and Bohoeffer's approach to social analyis. Contibutors: Barry Harvey, Robert Vosloo, Jason Lam, Joel Banman and Dustin Benac.
50 Ethical Questions: Biblical Wisdom for Confusing Times
by J. Alan BranchChristians cannot escape difficult questions. What we need is guidance to think well. In 50 Ethical Questions, J. Alan Branch addresses questions about ethics, sexuality, marriage and divorce, bioethics, and Christian living. Readers will find biblical and reasonable guidance on their questions, including: What are the differences between individual and systemic racism? I've been invited to a same-sex wedding. Should I attend? Should Christians use vaccines from cell lines derived from aborted babies? I'm a Christian in an abusive marriage. What should I do? Is it morally permissible for a Christian to conceal--carry a firearm? With Branch's help, you can navigate ethical challenges with care and conviction.
Revelation: A New Covenant Commentary (NCCS)
by Gordon D FeeRevelation is a book that many Christians find confusing due to the foreign nature of its apocalyptic imagery. It is a book that has prompted endless discussions about the 'end times' with theological divisions forming around epicenters such as the rapture and the millennium. In this book, award winning author Gordon Fee attempts to excavate the layers of symbolic imagery and provide an exposition of Revelation that is clear, easy to follow, convincing, and engaging. Fee shows us how John's message confronts the world with the Revelation of Jesus Christ so that Christians might see themselves as caught up in the drama of God's triumph over sin, evil, and death. Fee draws us into the world of John and invites us to see the world through John's eyes as themorbid realities of this world have the joyous realities of heaven cast over them. In this latest installment in the New Covenant Commentary Series we see one of North America's best evangelical exegetes at his very best.
Borderlands of Theology: And Other Essays
by Donald MackinnonIn this reprinted edition of Borderlands of Theology, Donald MacKinnon examines philosophical, theological, and ethical dilemmas, bringing his theological expertise to bear alongside his scientific knowledge. Formulating his estimations through the person of Jesus Christ, he maintains a commitment to the concrete and the actual whilst resolutely believing in the search for truth as meaningful beyond a simple search for facts. Working on the frontiers where Christian belief and theology are tested, Mackinnon's work remains relevant today as a consideration of how Christian faith interacts with ethics, philosophy, politics, the philosophy of history, metaphysics, and epistemology. Mackinnon offers wisdom, guidance, and a grounded exploration of theology for all those interested in the intersection between theology, philosophy, and ethics.
La séduction de Patrick (Les Vampires Scanguards)
by Tina FolsomAlors qu'il est temporairement à la tête de Scanguards pendant l'absence de ses parents, le vampire hybride Patrick Woodford est entraîné dans une enquête sur un meurtre brutal qui fait penser à une attaque de vampires, mais qui pointe bientôt vers une menace surnaturelle plus dangereuse. Lorsque le Dr Fallon Doyle se tourne vers Scanguards, cherchant à se protéger de son ex-petit ami obsessionnel, Patrick hésite à s'occuper de son cas. Cependant, après une attaque contre la jeune femme, il découvre que son harceleur est bien plus menaçant qu'il n'y paraît. Alors que Patrick s'efforce de résoudre le meurtre du Presidio tout en protégeant Fallon d'un danger grandissant, une puissante attirance s'installe entre eux. Une course contre la montre s'engage lorsqu'il devient évident que Fallon est plus en danger que quiconque n'aurait pu le prédire. Seront-ils capables de travailler ensemble pour découvrir la vérité et éviter que leur avenir ne s'arrête avant d'avoir commencé ? À PROPOS DE LA SÉRIE La série Scanguards Vampires est pleine d'action rapide, de scènes d'amour torrides, de dialogues pleins d'esprit et de héros et héroïnes forts. Le vampire Samson Woodford vit à San Francisco et possède une société de sécurité et de garde du corps, Scanguards, qui emploie à la fois des vampires et des humains. Et éventuellement des sorcières. Ajoutez quelques gardiens immortels et quelques démons plus tard dans la série, et vous aurez compris ! Chaque livre peut être lu seul et est toujours centré sur un nouveau couple qui trouve l'amour, mais la série est plus agréable lorsqu'elle est lue dans l'ordre. Et bien sûr, il y a toujours quelques blagues - vous comprendrez quand vous rencontrerez Wesley, un aspirant sorcier. Bonne lecture ! Les Vampires Scanguards La belle mortelle de Samson (#1) La provocatrice d'Amaury (#2) La partenaire de Gabriel (#3) L'enchantement d'Yvette (#4) La rédemption de Zane (#5) L'éternel amour de Quinn (#6) Les désirs d'Oliver (#7) Le choix de Thomas (#8) Discrète morsure (#8 ½) L'identité de Cain (#9) Le retour de Luther (#10) La promesse de Blake (#11) Fatidiques Retrouvailles (#11 ½) L'espoir de John (#12) La tempête de Ryder (#13) La conquête de Damian (#14) Le défi de Grayson (#15) L'amour interdit d'Isabelle (#16) La passion de Cooper (#17) Le courage de Vanessa (#18) Gardiens de la Nuit Amant Révélé (#1) Maître Affranchi (#2) Guerrier Bouleversé (#3) Gardien Rebelle (#4) Immortel Dévoilé (#5) Protecteur Sans Égal (#6) Démon Libéré (#7) Le club des éternels célibataires Séduisant (#1) Attirant (#2) Envoûtant (#3) Torride (#4) Attrayant (#5) Passionné (#6) Hors d'Olympe Une Touche de Grec (#1) Un Parfum de Grec (#2) Un Goût de Grec (#3) Un Souffle de Grec (#4) Les Vampires de Venise Nouvelle 1 : Raphael & Isabella Nouvelle 2 : Dante & Viola Nouvelle 3 : Lorenzo & Bianca Nouvelle 4 : Nico & Oriana Nouvelle 5 : Marcello & Jane Nom de Code Stargate Ace en Fuite (#1) Fox en Vue (#2) Yankee dans le Vent (#3) Tiger à l'Affût (#4) Hawk en Chasse (#5) La Quête du Temps Changement de Sort (#1) Présage du Destin (#2) Témoin Oculaire La série des vampires Scanguards a tout pour plaire : coup de foudre, ennemis à amants, rencontre mignonne, instalove, héros alpha, compagnons de destin, garde du corps, bande de frères, demoiselle en détresse, femme en péril, la beauté et la bête, identité cachée, âmes sœurs, premier amour, vierges
L'Anima Gemella di Gabriel (Vampiri Scanguards)
by Tina FolsomDopo essere stata trasformata in una vampira contro la sua volontà, Maya viene affidata alla protezione di Gabriel, un vampiro e guardia del corpo della Scanguards, incaricato di proteggerla e di trovare il suo aggressore. Gabriel non ha mai dovuto proteggere un corpo tanto perfetto quanto quello di Maya. Inoltre, la seducente miscela di vulnerabilità e forza di lei lo attrae più di quanto vorrebbe ammettere. Ma deve resistere. Anche quando la tensione sessuale tra loro si fa sempre più intensa e il vampiro ribelle si avvicina pericolosamente, Gabriel si rifiuta di cedere al desiderio. Nonostante la crescente intimità tra loro, teme che, se si rivelasse completamente a Maya, lei reagirebbe come tutte le altre donne prima di lei: scappando via, chiamandolo mostro, abominio, una creatura indegna del suo amore. Maya sarà l'unica donna in grado di amarlo per ciò che è davvero? INFORMAZIONI SULLA SERIE La serie Vampiri Scanguards è ricca di azione frenetica, scene d'amore bollenti, dialoghi arguti ed eroi ed eroine forti. Il vampiro Samson Woodford vive a San Francisco ed è proprietario di una società di sicurezza e guardie del corpo, la Scanguards, che impiega sia vampiri che umani. E, alla fine, anche delle streghe. Nel corso della serie si aggiungeranno anche guardiani immortali e demoni, per rendere tutto ancora più interessante! Ogni libro può essere letto come un romanzo autoconclusivo si concentra sempre su una nuova coppia che trova l'amore, ma la serie è più piacevole se letta in ordine. E, naturalmente, ci sono sempre alcune battute ricorrenti, lo capirai quando incontrerai Wesley, un aspirante stregone. Buona lettura! Vampiri Scanguards Desiderio Mortale (Storia breve #½) La Graziosa Mortale di Samson (#1) L'Indomita di Amaury (#2) L'Anima Gemella di Gabriel (#3) Il Rifugio di Yvette (#4) La Salvezza di Zane (#5) L'Amore Infinito di Quinn (#6) La Fame di Oliver (#7) La Scelta di Thomas (#8) Morso Silenzioso (#8 ½) L'Identità di Cain (#9) Il Ritorno di Luther (#10) La Missione di Blake (#11) Riunione Fatidica (#11 ½) Il Desiderio di John (#12) La Tempesta di Ryder (#13) La Conquista di Damian (#14) La Sfida di Grayson (#15) L'Amore Proibito di Isabelle (#16) La Passione di Cooper (#17) Il Coraggio di Vanessa (#18) Guardiani Furtivi Amante Smascherato (#1) Maestro Liberato (#2) Guerriero Svelato (#3) Guardiano Ribelle (#4) Immortale Disfatto (#5) Protettore Ineguagliato (#6) Demone Scatenato (#7) La serie Vampiri Scanguards ha tutto: amore a prima vista, nemici che diventano amanti, incontri fortuiti, colpo di fulmine, eroe alfa, compagni predestinati, guardia del corpo, banda di fratelli, damigella in pericolo, donna in pericolo, la bella e la bestia, identità nascosta, anime gemelle, primo amore, vergini, eroe tormentato, divario di età, una seconda possibilità d'amore, amante in lutto, ritorno dalla morte, bambino segreto, playboy, rapimenti, da amici ad amanti, coming out, ammiratore segreto, ultimo a saperlo, amore non corrisposto, amnesia,
Extramural: Literature and Lifelong Learning
by Adrian BarlowMore than a personal account of a career in education, but an argument for an idea, Extramural is an argument for the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and the invaluable part Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education has played in helping people pursue this. Barlow explains how the study of literature - as thoughts expressed in language - is central to education, and utilises his own vast knowledge of literature from Tom Paine and John Ruskin to Alan Bennett and E. M. Forster, to illustrate the depth thatthe study of literature can bring to continuing one's own development. A stimulating and engaging exploration of the world of adult literary education, Barlow offers the reader the chance to gain an insight into a world that depends on the support of those participating.