When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens their existence is irrevocably altered Forced into servitude the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters Desperation causes the Athsheans led by Selver to retaliate against their captors abandoning their strictures against violence But in defending their lives they have endangered the very foundations of their society For every blow against the invaders is a blow to the humanity of the Athsheans & once the killing starts there is no turning back ...

This outstanding textbook offers an original history of Christian thought asking what it has meant over the centuries to participate in the religion of the Word made flesh Traces Christian ideas conversations experiences & practices from the first century through to the dawn of modernity at the end of the eighteenth century Presents an inclusive history considering the critical roles of women & religious others dissenting Christians Jews & Muslims in shaping Christian thought Sets Christian ideas in the context of conversations controversies & concrete circumstances Demonstrates the importance of liturgical & devotional exercises to the practice of Christianity Treats words images music & architecture all as primary evidence of Christian traditions Is accompanied by a CD Rom containing hundreds of visuals to support the theories & examples discussed throughout the volume ...

Hear the Bible Come Alive in Dramatic Audio Theater (TM)! This multi-voiced scripted dramatization of the New King James Version (NKJV) features a star-studded cast of actors an original music score & incredible feature film quality sound effects This world-class production creates a dramatic audio theater experience that makes you feel like you're really there with Jesus & His disciples Listen in your car on your MP3 player or with your family or small group to gain a new perspective of the Bible The Word of Promise (R) New Testament Audio Bible is a 20-CD set &

Includes:: a bonus " Behind-the-Scenes" DVDCast
Includes: Jim Caviezel (The Passion of The Christ Deja vu)
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Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2016 Shortlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award 2017' Excellent an entirely unsentimental love story with a memorable & engaging heroine Clever & touching' The Times (Book of the Month) The Words in My Hand is the reimagined true story of Helena Jans a Dutch maid in 17th century Amsterdam working for an English bookseller One day a mysterious & reclusive lodger arrives
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- who turns out to be Rene Descartes At first encounter the maid & the philosopher seem to have little in common yet Helena yearns for knowledge & literacy
- wanting to write so badly that she uses beetroot for ink & her body as paper & the philosopher for all his learning finds that it is Helena who reveals the surprise in the everyday world that surrounds him as gradually their relationship deepens in a surprising story of love & learning' An accomplished first novel Glasfurd brilliantly dissects the complex frustrations of a woman in love with a man consumed by intellectual obsessions There is much to move us here' Guardian


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From the author of The Girl in Between comes an powerful story of secret attics hidden secrets & standing up for yourself Perfect for fans of David Almond & Katherine Rundell ...

I know no one ever believes us nowadays
- everyone thinks we knew everything We knew nothing It was all a well-kept secret We believed
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I know no one ever believes us nowadays
- everyone thinks we knew everything We knew nothing It was all a well-kept secret We believed
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One of the most important works of cultural theory ever written Walter Benjamin&s groundbreaking essay explores how the age of mass media means audiences can listen to or see a work of art repeatedly
- & what the troubling social & political implications of this are Throughout history some books have changed the world They have transformed the way we see ourselves
- & each other They have inspired debate dissent war & revolution They have enlightened outraged provoked & comforted They have enriched lives
- & destroyed them Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers pioneers radicals & visionaries whose ideas shook civilization & helped make us who we are


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Passionate about films & video games Damien Mecheri joined the writing team of Gameplay RPG in 2004 & wrote several articles for the second special edition on the Final Fantasy saga With this same team Damien continued his work in 2006 for another publication known as Background before moving his career to the Internet in 2008 with Gamewebfr Since 2011 in addition to working as a radio journalist he has written articles on music for a number of books An emblematic question that has been fueling debates for years the question of the artistic essence of video games continues to be debated today If it appears essential for the recognition of the cultural value of the medium this subject actually creak many teeth Among the games that fuel the debate a trilogy stands out particularly signed by the Japanese developer Fumito Ueda whose approach to creation -propose something that did not exist elsewhere
- has inhabited the making of each of its productions ICO Shadow of the Colossus & The Last Guardian
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a bright gem of a book JIM KOUZES & BARRY POSNER authors of the best-selling The Leadership Challenge (R) Praise for The Work of Leaders The Work of Leaders is a bright gem of a book In a crystal clear & to-the-point style the authors make leadership instantly accessible with a memorable model rock solid fundamentals original research compelling stories & highly practical tips for putting the principles to immediate use There are invaluable lessons on every page & you'll enjoy discovering each one We highly recommend The Work of Leaders to anyone who aspires to make extraordinary things happen in organizations JIM KOUZES & BARRY POSNER authors of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge (R) Clear distinctive intuitive & deeply researched The Work of Leaders gives every reader not only several 'a-ha!' moments but smart meaningful suggestions for changing the way we all lead ELAINE BIECH author of The Business of Consulting The authors have indeed done their homework! Their combined expertise & engaging writing gives their readers a one-stop shop for understanding & improving the way we lead Bravo!BEVERLY KAYE coauthor of Love ' Em or Lose ' Em The Work of Leaders shows you how to create a thriving organization by setting a vision & then collaborating with your people to guide your company to success It is the strategic tool you need to move your business forward with imaginative writing & a practical approach you can use right away TOM MKEE CEO The Ken Blanchard Companies Anyone who is in a leadership position or is responsible for evaluating leaders should make this book a must-read Collectively the book's authors are unique in their knowledge background & ability which is what distinguishes this great piece of work from others of its kind SIDNEY FELTENSTEIN former CEO Yorkshire Global Restaurants ...