The rate of climate change in the Arctic is now more than twice the global average. Arctic ecosystems are changing accordingly, and may not be able to adapt to the changes naturally. From March 2007 to March 2009, roughly 50,000 people from more than 60 nations were involved in research to uncover s[...]
Boken diskuterar olika svar på frågan om vad lyrik är och presenterar lyrikanalysens grundläggande begrepp. Den går igenom olika lässtrategier och sätt att se på lyrikläsning. Centrala lyriska former och undergenrer tas upp, liksom frågan om diktens förhållande till den litterära instit[...]
Christian och hans systrar är en fängslande berättelse om människors oförmåga att vara helt ärliga mot varandra. Dörren till medmänniskans inre, står alltför ofta bara halvöppen. Familjen Linde är nyinflyttad i en liten by i omvandling. När fadern oväntat dör, tar den rigide farbror [...]
This book offers its readers an overview of recent developments in the theory of legal argumentation written by representatives from various disciplines, including argumentation theory, philosophy of law, logic and artificial intelligence. It presents an overview of contributions representative of d[...]
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A collection of Lewis's essays against `the new morality' - a fine collection representing Lewis at his most brilliant.[...]
Winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Biography and the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, this is the most comprehensive book ever written about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Based on more than seven hundred interviews with all of King's surviving associates, as well as with those who opposed [...]
In this landmark work, Foster examines the "streams of living water" - the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition in the midst of constantly evolving faith and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study [...]
The Challenge of the Disciplined Life explores the three great ethical themes crucial to people of faith living faithfully. Drawing upon practical examples, Richard J. Foster guides the reader in day-to-day ethical decision making while helping each of us determine "the proper place in Christian lif[...]
This revised edition of the standard history of the first great period in Christian thought has been thoroughly updated in the light of the latest historical findings. Dr. Kelly organizes an ocean of material by outlining the development of each doctrine in its historical context. He lucidly summari[...]
Argues that true Christianity is pluralistic and receptive to diverse beliefs, presents a new understanding of the early churches, and communicates a critical message regarding the true nature of Christian faith in today's society.[...]
Enter a Monastery Without WallsChristian Meditation introduces an ancient practice to a contemporary audience. James Finley, a former monk and student of Thomas Merton, presents the fundamentals of both understanding and practicing Christian meditation. He provides simple, helpful instructions, as w[...]
Their Heads are Green and their Hands are Blue is an engaging collection of eight travel essays. Except for one essay on Central America, all of these pieces are concerned with locations in the Hindu, Buddhist, or Islamic worlds. A superb and observant traveler, Paul Bowles was a born wanderer who f[...]
In the 1980s, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original Varga Girl's first appearance in "Esquire", the magazine commissioned Timothy White to create a contemporary version of the perennially popular pinup. Simultaneously paying homage to Vargas yet completely reinventing the form, White c[...]
Bag, label, and tag design is critical in the world of marketing and sales, yet can be challenging to execute successfully. "The Big Book of Bags, Labels and Tags" is a unique visual collection featuring work from top companies around the globe. It offers hundreds of ideas, pages of inspiration, and[...]
From the author of the acclaimed Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope comes a book that addresses the question that has plagued humans for centuries--what is our purpose? As Christians, what are we to do with that ambiguous time between baptism and the funeral? It's easy to become preoccupied with[...]
From the author of the acclaimed Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope comes a book that addresses the question that has plagued humans for centuries--what is our purpose? As Christians, what are we to do with that ambiguous time between baptism and the funeral? It's easy to become preoccupied with[...]