the reason for god timothy keller

Reader reviews One of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long time. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review This book will reassure you and show you that the Christian faith has nothing to fear from science. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewAn intelligent and intellectually rigorous examination of why the Christian faith still makes sense in an age of scepticism. As the pastor of an inner-city church in New York City, Timothy Keller compiled a list of the most frequently voiced doubts skeptics brought to his church, as well as the most important reasons for faith. In this book, he addressed each doubt and provides reasoned arguments for belief. Drawing on literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and logical reasoning, Keller explains how faith in the Christian God is a soundly rational belief - one embraced by thoughtful individuals of intellectual integrity and deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.

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Reader reviews A fresh perspective that will transform how you see the gospel! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes God has a way to show us ourselves in the mirror and through this book, that s what He did!. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An inspiring book for faithful believers and curious outsiders to come to a new and totally life-changing understanding of the central message of the Christian faith. In The Prodigal God, Timothy Keller uses the story of the prodigal son to shine a light on the central, beautiful message of Jesus: the gospel of grace, hope and salvation. Keller argues that the parable of the prodigal son, while Jesus best-known parable, is also his least understood. He introduces the reader to all the characters in this timeless story, showing that it concerns not just a wayward son, but also a judgemental older brother and, most importantly, a loving father. A fine exposition of the heart of the Christian faith... much needed at the present time - Evangelical Now

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Reader reviews This book is amazing! My husband and I read it together, and it literally transformed the way we approached our marriage. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best biblical relationship/marriage book I have ever read. It has honestly made my connection with God stronger and it has completely changed my approach on life and love. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In this book, co-authored with his wife, Kathy, New York pastor and bestselling author Timothy Keller turns his attention to that most complex of matters: our need for love, and its expression in marriage. Beginning with the biblical narrative, and its pictures of marriage that span the original ideal to the broken to the redemptive, Timothy Keller looks at themes of:friendship and commitment; the completion of men and women in each other; singleness, sex and divorce; ministry and discipleship within the context of marriage.This is a profound and engaging work that will challenge and inspire people in all stages of life - single, newlywed and married.

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„Book „The Vedute of Prague“ describes the development of Prague cityscape in the period of last 5 centuries and emphasizes future possible scenarios how the city composition could be continuously developed in the 21st century,“ comments the content of the book Roman Koucký, the co-author of the book and the chief of the Metropolitan plan office, that prepares new urban plan of Prague, called Metropolitan plan.The overall visual composition of the city forms a significant part of its identity and the collective mental “city image”. The layered and diverse composition of the city “from medieval times up to now” is, as emphasized in the book’s first chapter, the reason for Prague’s inscription in the prestigious UNESCO Register of World Cultural Heritage. The second chapter describes how it is not only possible but indeed necessary to read the contemporary city/metropolis, and what to emphasis in supplementing its composition. The third chapter is a brief history of the formulation of Prague’s historic urban landscape, particularly in the turbulent 20th century, and an outline of a possible solution for its further development based on the Metropolitan Plan. It describes how it is possible to supplement the historically layered city with a contemporary cultural layer precisely as assumed in the wording of the UNESCO inscription from 1992. The attempt of the book is to place today’s views of the city into a historical context. For this reason, in the first excursus, the book provides a selection of historic Prague vedute from the collection of the City of Prague Museum. In the second excursus, the book presents selection from the archival collections of IPR Praha with views of the design of the city from the 20th century.The main part of the book represents in the 3rd excursus series of new Prague vedute: the panoramic photographs taken from 2014 to 2017 as the artistic vision of Ester Havlová, capturing of a crucial historical moment in the search for a vision of the future of Prague. The final, fourth excursus is a description of the entirely new depiction of the proposed future composition of the city, the ‘digital veduta’ using orthogonal imaging, used aswell in the Metropolitan plan of Prague proposal. The present book is published to mark the 25th anniversary of the inscription of the historic centre of Prague to the UNESCO Register of World Cultural and Natural Heritage. The book also commemorates the 5th anniversary of the founding of the Office of the Metropolitan Plan. For the text and illustrations, the materials used are results of research by the Office of the Metropolitan Plan, published in full in the volume Metropolitní plán, koncept odůvodnění 2014, supplemented by an extensive new research including methodological principles of defining the height composition of the city.

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Kniha - autor Faith Erin Hicks; Bryan Konietzko; Michael Dante Dimartino, 240 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Aang faces a decision from which there is no return! When Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph return to Earthen Fire Industries--the factory owned by Toph's father--Aang is surprised when their arrival is met with a cold shoulder. As soon as the team is asked for help at a business council meeting, the reason for the slight becomes clear: a massive bender-versus-non-bender conflict has gripped the town and is threatening to turn violent. In order to heal the divide and save the town, Aang and the team will all face tough decisions about power and identity that could tear them apart. Written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of...

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A brilliant scientist constructs a machine, which, with the pull of a lever, propels him to the year AD 802,701. Part of the Macmillan Collectorâ ™s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition of The Time Machine features an introduction by Dr Mark Bould.The Time Traveller finds himself in a verdant, seemingly idyllic landscape where he is greeted by the diminutive Eloi people. The Eloi are beautiful but weak and indolent, and the explorer is perplexed by their fear of the dark. He soon discovers the reason for their fear - the Eloi are not the only race to have inherited the earth. When his time machine disappears, the Time Traveller must descend alone into the subterranean tunnels of the Morlocks - a terrifying, carnivorous people who toil in darkness - to reclaim it.

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#39;Compelling, fascinating . . . A cracking good read #39; - Val McDermid An evocative, enjoyable portrait of 1820s Edinburgh #39; - Sunday Times #39;Lush, seductive #39; - Daily Mail #39;Completely enchanting #39; - Scotsman #39;A beautiful tale of scandal and intrigue #39; - Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora ***Could one rare plant hold the key to a thousand riches? It #39;s the summer of 1822 and Edinburgh is abuzz with rumours of King George IV #39;s impending visit. In botanical circles, however, a different kind of excitement has gripped the city. In the newly-installed Botanic Garden, the Agave Americana plant looks set to flower - an event that only occurs once every few decades. When newly widowed Elizabeth arrives in Edinburgh to live with her late husband #39;s aunt Clementina, she #39;s determined to put her unhappy past in London behind her. As she settles into her new home, she becomes fascinated by the beautiful Botanic Garden which borders the grand house and offers her services as an artist to record the rare plant #39;s impending bloom. In this pursuit, she meets Belle Brodie, a vivacious young woman with a passion for botany and the lucrative, dark art of perfume creation. Belle is determined to keep both her real identity and the reason for her interest the Garden secret from her new friend. But as Elizabeth and Belle are about to discover, secrets don #39;t last long in this Enlightenment city . . . And when they are revealed, they can carry the greatest of consequences . . . *** #39;Dazzling, original, full of wonderful characters #39; Katie Fforde #39;An absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytelling #39; Red Magzine #39;Lively and generous-hearted, with an array of utterly engaging characters, this enchanting novel reads like a warm tonic for the soul #39; Mary Paulson-Ellis #39;As rare and lush as the Agave flower itself, The Fair Botanists is a richly realised, transportive delight #39; Rachel Rhys #39;Beautiful . . . Every sentence is a gift. If you love The Doll Factory or The Binding, you #39;ll love this #39; Miranda Dickinson #39;Delightfully original, sensuous historical fiction, led by a charge of female characters as captivating and complex as the brightest of botanical flowers #39; Cari Thomas

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Aang faces a decision from which there is no return!When Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph return to Earthen Fire Industries—the factory owned by Toph’s father—Aang is surprised when their arrival is met with a cold shoulder. As soon as the team is asked for help at a business council meeting, the reason for the slight becomes clear: a massive bender-versus-non-bender conflict has gripped the town and is threatening to turn violent. In order to heal the divide and save the town, Aang and the team will all face tough decisions about power and identity that could tear them apart.Join Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko in this beautiful second edition of Imbalance! With a brand-new cover by Peter Wartman!Collects Avatar: The Last Airbender—Imbalance volumes 1-3.

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1939. After the sudden and tragic loss of her husband, Helen is returning home to her motherâ ™s house in Biggin Hill, Kent â “ the one place she vowed sheâ ™d never go back to again.Alone and not knowing where to turn, Helen finds herself joining the local womenâ ™s sewing circle despite being hopeless with a needle and thread. These resourceful women can not only make do and mend clothes, quilts and woolly hats, but their friendship mends something deeper in Helen too. Lizzie is a natural leader, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Effie has uprooted her life from London to keep her two little girls away from the bombing raids, and the sewing circle is a welcome distraction from worries about how to keep a roof over their heads and about her husband too, now serving in active duty overseas.When the reason for Helen s husband s death comes to light, her world is turned upside down yet again. The investigating officer on the case, Richard, will leave no stone unturned, but itâ ™s not long before his interest in Helen goes beyond the professional. As she pieces together old fabrics into a beautiful quilt, will Helen patch up the rifts in her own life?The Patchwork Girls by Elaine Everest is a moving story about the ties of friends and family, set during the turbulence of World War II.

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Before 1861, the world was black and white. As Colour reached the end of his job, world weary he stopped to rest on Last Island: the last uncoloured place. The people of the island are believed to be the reason for this and seek to better themselves, in the hope that Colour will recognise their efforts and bring colour to the island. To make matters worse, the islands Nott - a deity responsible for drawing the curtain of night - begins to make more and more mistakes. As the islanders grow restless, they send a letter threatening Nott. However, when the letter finds itself in the hands of Tisky, a young islander with pockets full of cake, she tasks herself with bringing unity back to Last Island.

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A landscape architect unearths the tangled history of a once-celebrated English gardenâ ”and all its mysteriesâ ”in a captivating novel by the author of The Last Secret of Lily Adams. Julia Esdaile is hired to restore the historic gardens at Havenworth Manorâ ”the grounds of which are now an abandoned snarl of bramble and weedsâ ”to their original splendor. For the enigmatic lady of the manor, ninety-two-year-old Margaret Clarke, the reason for the restoration is the deeply private story of a promise made a lifetime ago, and a vow to keep it before she dies. Itâ ™s 1940, and Margaretâ ™s older half sister, Irene, an aspiring artist, dreams of an exciting world beyond Havenworth. Her only escapes are James Atherton, a handsome officer in the RAF, and her sketchbook of flower drawings. Bonding over their disdain for war, Irene follows James to London, where, irrevocably in love, she is forced to make a choice she never imagined. With that, Irene vanishes from Margaretâ ™s life forever. Now, with the help of Margaretâ ™s godson, Andrew, Julia is determined to uncover both the long-buried secrets of the past and the truth behind a heartbreaking mystery that only restoring the gardens of Havenworth can solve.

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Much has been written about the Second World War and certainly about the campaigns in North Africa. While often a historical perspective is chosen, this book chooses a more organisational approach in addition to a historical perspective. The reason for this is that the course and outcome of military actions can only be understood if one has a clear picture of the organisational dimensions of the armies involved. After all, the combinations of the number of men and weapons is vital when considering the way the war will be fought and the outcome of the confrontation. This includes elements such as the organisational structure, the degree of decentralisation, the leadership style, the training level of the troops, team building, the command, control and intelligence structure, etc. When we talk about North Africa, we of course also talk about Rommel, a central figure in the events described. Other names that are for ever connected with North Africa are El Alamein, one of the turning points of the Second World War, and Montgomery, the British general who managed to turn the tide. This book begins with a sketch of the organisational dimensions of the German and British armies, but also looks at the dynamics of the fighting in North Africa and the demands it placed on men, officers, equipment, leadership, training, logistics, planning etc.

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Puloma must summon immense courage to rescue a captive bear in this gripping adventure from award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan.Can Puloma save Nyla the bear and herself at the same time?Unwanted and lonely living with her unkind aunt, Puloma ends up running away with the circus. Sheâ ™s relieved to find work and a place to live but canâ ™t understand why the other circus workers are constantly worried about the police finding them.The reason for their fears is the circusâ ™s star act â “ a dancing sloth bear called Nyla. This form of cruelty is now illegal in India, and when Puloma sees Nyla being mistreated, she decides to try to help her escape â ¦Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the cityâ ™s chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange.Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things â “ fairies in the flowers by the river, a soot monster crouching in the darkness of a chimney, and then the mysterious river spirit Elle. Elle joins Tom and the other children apprenticed to cruel master sweep Mister Crow. Together, they shimmy up the town s narrow, filthy chimneys. But Tom has an ominous feeling in his bones, and when he faces his most dangerous job of all, the reason for Elle s magical appearance becomes clear â ¦Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Weakness of any kind is frowned uponâ ¦ Only bravery is admired. I pray to the spirits every day to make me brave. Wolf struggles to fit into his village. Heâ ™s not strong like his brother or a natural leader like his father. Every day he just tries to keep his head down. That is until a sacred spear head is stolen.Wolf is cast out, seen as the reason for its disappearance. With no one but his trusty dog, Shadow, to join him, Wolf vows to find the stolen spear and restore his honour. But Wolf has never left the village before and the world beyond the sea is a complete unknownâ ¦ where will this journey take him and what secrets will he uncover?Join Wolf on his hunt for the spear, as he journeys from the village now known as Skara Brae to a wider, ancient world on the cusp of a new age.

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Have you ever wondered how gnomes really live? This funny, beautifully illustrated picture book will teach you all about it.Hello human! How lovely to meet you. I’m Kick. As you can see, I’m a gnome. ‘Gnome’ is actually pronounced ‘Nome’. Maybe you’re wondering about the reason for the weird silent ‘g’? Well, I’m afraid that reason is one of the biggest gnome secrets. Only gnomes are allowed to know it – gnobody else. I’m guessing you think you know a lot about me? Well, actually, you don’t! Let’s get going and I’ll tell you everything. The modern gnome s life is a far cry from the stereotypes of toadstools and forest glades. In fact, these days most gnomes live in towns and cities - right alongside us! The Gnome Book is the essential guide for anyone curious about their  way of life: what they eat, how they have fun, what they learn at school and even what pets they have - you ll learn about all this and more as a friendly gnome Kick shows you around his world.Each page of this richly illustrated picture book is crammed with fascinating gnome facts, jokes and advice for following the gnome lifestyle. Whether it s a step-by-step plan for making a pointy red gnome hat or a cross section of a gnome house, every spread is a feast for the eyes. After reading it, you ll be seeing signs of our gnome neighbours everywhere you look.

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A stunning novel Daily Mirrorâ ˜Suspensefulâ ¦originalâ ¦I couldnâ ™t put it downâ ™ Stephen KingTwo brothers. Bound by blood and a lifetime of secrets.I heard him before I saw him. Carl was back. I suspected the reason for this sudden and unannounced homecoming was the same as it was back then. The same as it always was. That he needed his big brotherâ ™s help.When Roy and Carl s parents die suddenly, Roy is left as protector to his impulsive younger brother. But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune, Roy stays behind in their sleepy village, satisfied with his peaceful life as a mechanic.Years later, Carl returns full of exciting plans to build a legacy in their family name, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to fulfil his ambitions. But it s only a matter of time before what begins as a jubilant homecoming sparks off a series of events that threaten to derail everything Roy has worked for and family loyalty is stretched to violent ends.As the body count rises, how long before the brothers fall?A Richard Judy Book Club pick and a Times Crime Book of the Year*JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 60 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE*Watch out for BLOOD TIES, the follow up to THE KINGDOM, out in September

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Everywhere we look, we see brokenness: wars, cruelty, and heartache and much more. We feel it in the world around us and in our own lives. How did it get to be this way?During his tenure as founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, Timothy Keller explained on a weekly basis how the Bible provides the most comprehensive and sophisticated response to the fundamental questions of life. In What Is Wrong with the World?, based on a series of teachings given at Redeemer, Keller answers the title s pressing question by revealing that the only thing that can account for the world s pain and chaos is what the Bible calls sin. This clear-eyed and ultimately hopeful book reveals how sin is not simply a bad thing we do, but something much more subtle and complex, affecting our relationships, our thinking, and every aspect of our existence. And only when we recognize sin for what it is can we find the profound, life-transforming answer our souls long for. What Is Wrong with the World? is for anyone who:Feels overwhelmed at the state of the worldBattles with repeated mistakes and poor choicesDesires more than pat answers to difficult questionsWonders how to know joy while still acknowledging painWants to understand how God s love gives hope even in the hardest of places.Today s battles across the globe and in our own hearts are not the end of the story. As Keller writes, If we stand any chance of answering the question of what is wrong with the world . . . we must begin with understanding the complexity and multifaceted nature of sin, and end with understanding the unfailing love of a God who chooses to save us from it. This book will show you how.

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Ever wondered why some messages about faith feel flat, while others strike straight to the heart?If you want your sermons to do more than inform - if you want them to transform - then this is the preaching guide you ve been waiting for.Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites readers into the art of sharing the timeless truths of Scripture in a world flooded with doubt, distraction and digital noise. But this isn t just a book for pastors - it s for anyone who wants to understand how the Christian story speaks to both the mind and the soul in our modern age.With clarity and compassion, Timothy Keller delivers a masterclass in how to communicate the gospel, through three key movements:✅ What to Say - Learn how every part of the Bible points to Jesus - and why that matters for how we understand and share the gospel.✅ Who You re Talking To - Understand today s culture so you can speak to both skeptics and believers with clarity, honesty, and heart.✅ How to Deliver It - Preaching isn t just skill; it s spiritual. Keller shows how prayer, humility, and the Holy Spirit make the message come alive.Whether you speak from a pulpit, a classroom, or across the dinner table, this book will deepen your appreciation for the message of the gospel - and help you share it in a way that connects. If you find yourself tasked with the regular communication of biblical truth in any respect (teaching, traditional preaching, writing, blogging, counselling, mentoring), read this. Clear, direct, effective, moving. Really just so, so good. Goodreads reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tim Keller provides great wisdom and practical insight into the art and craft of preaching and how to engage it with culture. Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic book for anyone looking to engage with the modern mind in a constructive and effective way. [Keller] maintains that all preaching must aim to say isn t Christ great - in a day when preaching seems to focus on practice and moral living, this is refreshing to read. Goodreads reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Can t anyone teach me how to pray? Millions of people today are asking the same question. There is a sense of the necessity of prayer. We have to pray. But how? Timothy Keller s book is one of the most helpful I have come across on the subject of prayer. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review Oh-so-helpful practical guide on prayer. It is already re-shaping my prayer life. I m truly grateful for it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewPrayer is central to Christian faith, it is the main way we experience deep change. Yet so many people struggle with prayer - a struggle that the author himself has shared. This wise and inspiring book is the fruit of those struggles, offering a real and glorious vision of what it can mean to seek God in prayer. In this book, Timothy Keller: - Provides a theological foundation for prayer as both a conversation and an encounter with a personal God. - Explains how readers can learn to pray and deepen their prayer life. - Offers practical, detailed guidance on making prayer a consistent part of daily life.

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The issue of idolatry has been with the human race for thousands of years; the subtle temptation is always to take what is good and turn it into the ultimate good, elevating it above all other things in the search for security and meaning. In this timely and challenging book, New York pastor Timothy Keller uses classic Bible stories to look at the issue of idolatry - from the worship of actual idols in the Old Testament, to the idolatry of money by the rich young ruler when he was challenged by Jesus to give up all his wealth. Keller cuts through our dependence on the glittering false idols of money, sex and power to uncover the path towards trust in the real ultimate - God. Today s idols may look different from those of the Old Testament, but Keller argues that they are no less damaging. Culturally transforming as well as biblically based, COUNTERFEIT GODS is a powerful look at the temptation to worship what can only disappoint, and is a vital message in today s current climate of financial and social difficulty.

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An excellent read, especially for those who are looking at what exactly God had in mind when he called us to spend such a huge percentage of our lives in work. Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HOW CAN I RECONCILE MY PROFESSIONAL LIFE WITH MY SPIRITUAL ASPIRATIONS? In this clear presentation of the theology of work, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites us to live our calling to follow Christ in the workplace. From Keller s deep biblical knowledge and experience with both young professionals and senior leaders comes a series of practical advice to use the Gospel as a new compass to navigate our professional lives. Starting with the premise that work preceded the Fall and thus grants dignity to human nature, Keller demonstrates that we can serve others through our professional efforts. Better even, he shows how excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity, and passion can be considered acts of worship. The perfect book for those who struggle to feel connected to God and find meaning in their work life. There are some books that need to be read at least once a year. This is one of them. Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An antidote to my workaholism and an answer to so many young people s unanswered questions about the fruitlessness of work today. Every page of this book slapped me across the face with truth. Dramatically changed my relationship with work. Goodreads reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a must have book for anyone wrestling with reconciling their commitment and service to God and humanity, with a calling and commitment to business, professional or public service of any kind. Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Find inspiration for every day of the year!Reader reviews Reading it on my phone, sharing it with family on WhatsApp, applying God s truth to a year of illness and bereavement - it was life-saving truth. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a tool to enable their prayer life as well as better understanding the Psalms. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rock; My Refuge - Timothy Keller s first devotional, consisting of all new material - offers inspiration for every day of the year, based on the book of Psalms. Here Keller helps readers apply the principles he laid out in his book Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God. He walks them verse by verse through the entire Psalter, the one biblical book designed to teach us how to pray, how to spiritually handle every possible life situation, and how to actually know God. My Rock; My Refuge won CRT Devotional Book of the Year in 2016. This title is published in the US as The Songs of Jesus.

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The interpretation of certain key texts in the Bible by two Dominican Friars: the celebrated author Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe and Biblical scholar Lukasz Popko.Many today may see the relationship between God and humanity as one of passive submission and thus unquestioning. Two outstanding Dominicans, Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe and Lukasz Popko suggest otherwise. Questioning God explores Biblical conversations with God and there is no genuine conversation without true questions. Our God question us, from the first conversation of God and humanity in the Bible, where God asks Adam, â ˜Where are you?â ™, to the Risen Lordâ ™s questioning Peter on the beach: â ˜Do you love me more than these others?â ™ But humanity questions God too, as in the audacious questioning of Jesus by the Samaritan woman at the well. In this process of mutual questioning, humanity is drawn ever deeper into the life of God, the eternal conversation of the Trinity. Insights into these transformative conversations are helpful as the Church questions how to be faithful to God in this uncertain time. Fr Popko offers a fresh translation and insights of Biblical scholarship, and Cardinal Radcliffe extends his rich experience as a preacher, theologian, and an inspiring commentator.

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Tajemství Vánoc - existuje vůbec ještě? Příběh o Ježíšově narození zná přeci každý zpaměti. Timothy Keller nabízí nové čtení dobře známého vyprávění. To, o čem jsme už tolikrát slyšeli, staví do nového světla a to, co bylo zapomenuté, znovu objevuje. Nabízí se nám možnost znovu zaslechnout dobrou zprávu: Bůh proměňuje svět svou blízkostí, která nikoho nenechává stranou.

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Bestselling Christian author Timothy Keller shows how to become more compassionate, more committed and more effective Good Samaritans to those in need today

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Most people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with the book of Jonah: a rebellious prophet defies God and is swallowed by a whale. Less familiar to most people is the second half of this Biblical story - what happens after Jonah is released from the belly of the fish. Yet it is in this second half of the story that one of the most powerful and important lessons of the Bible is hidden.The famous story shows how, if we would understand the mercy of God, it will always take us in directions we would rather not go, toward people we would rather not care about, and ultimately into the deepest counsels of God. In a time of growing division, The Prodigal Prophet shows us God s love among people, and how Christians must listen to God s call even when it takes them to uncomfortable places.The Prodigal Prophet won CRT Biblical Studies book of the year in 2019.

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IACP Award Winner 2019 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the acclaimed French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley⠔⠜the most exciting place to eat in the United States⠝ (The New York Times). The most transformative cookbook of the century celebrates this milestone by showcasing the genius of chef/proprietor Thomas Keller himself. Keller is a wizard, a purist, a man obsessed with getting it right. And this, his first cookbook, is every bit as satisfying as a French Laundry meal itself: a series of small, impeccable, highly refined, intensely focused courses. Most dazzling is how simple Keller s methods are: squeegeeing the moisture from the skin on fish so it sautées beautifully; poaching eggs in a deep pot of water for perfect shape; the initial steeping in the shell that makes cooking raw lobster out of the shell a cinch; using vinegar as a flavor enhancer; the repeated washing of bones for stock for the cleanest, clearest tastes. From innovative soup techniques, to the proper way to cook green vegetables, to secrets of great fish cookery, to the creation of breathtaking desserts; from beurre monté to foie gras au torchon, to a wild and thoroughly unexpected take on coffee and doughnuts, The French Laundry Cookbook captures, through recipes, essays, profiles, and extraordinary photography, one of America s great restaurants, its great chef, and the food that makes both unique. One hundred and fifty superlative recipes are exact recipes from the French Laundry kitchen⠔no shortcuts have been taken, no critical steps ignored, all have been thoroughly tested in home kitchens. If you can t get to the French Laundry, you can now re-create at home the very experience Wine Spectator described as ⠜as close to dining perfection as it gets.⠝

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Žijeme ve věku skepticismu. Naše společnost tak hluboce věří v empirický rozum, dějinný pokrok a procítěné emoce, že je snadné položit si otázku: Proč by vůbec někdo měl věřit v křesťanství? Proč by měl někdo potřebovat náboženství? Autor vyvrací mylný dojem, že pod vlivem sekularismu a lidského pokroku zaniká náboženství. Náboženství je důležitější, než si myslíte. Přesvědčení o individuální svobodě, lidských právech a rovnosti se neslučuje s představou, že se lidské bytosti staly tím, čím jsou, na základě přežití nejzdatnějších. Křesťanství dává smysl. Keller vysvětluje, proč je rozumné věřit v Boha, a proč dává největší smysl víra v křesťanství. Tato kniha je jednou z nejlepších Kellerových knih pro věřící i skeptiky. V dnešní době nedává větší smysl jen víra v křesťanského Boha jako taková, ale v tomto šíleném světě dává Bůh větší smysl i samotné lidské existenci.

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Not only does God still speak to us apart from the Scriptures—we should expect Him to.This is the story of how Jack Deere learned to hear the voice of God in his life and how you can too.Now a modern classic, Jack wrote Surprised by the Voice of God over twenty-five years ago. Based on that first book, Why I Am Still Surprised by the Voice of God has been entirely rewritten and includes additional thoughts and insights from a lifetime of hearing God speak.Deere will guide you through the Bible to discover the variety of creative, deeply personal ways God still communicates with us today. You ll learn: How God speaks with people apart from the Bible, though never in contradiction to it.The ways God revealed his thoughts to the men and women of the Bible.Why God continues to speak to us today using the same methods.Deere provides counsel and guidance for knowing how to accurately hear God speak through prophecies, dreams, visions, and other forms of divine communication. With candor, sensitivity, and a profound understanding of Scripture, Deere identifies our hindrances to hearing the voice of God and calls us to a more intimate relationship with God.Filled with fascinating stories and intimate personal accounts, Why I Am Still Surprised by the Voice of God is for all who want to walk in friendship with God

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Being made in God’s image can be a hard concept for children to fully grasp, but The Glorious Image of God explains how, through the story of Jesus, we can learn to see God’s reflection within ourselves and foster a deeper sense of spiritual identity and self-worth. From ministry leader and children’s book author Rousseaux Brasseur, this masterfully woven, rhyming text dives into stories from the Bible unpacking what it means to be an image bearer of God, helping us to better understand how we can share God’s love and goodness with others in our lives.Every human being is a wonderful work of art, made in God’s image and capable of reflecting God’s goodness and light to others. The Glorious Image of God is a fun exploration of the story of how God wove his likeness into us humans, where our purpose comes from, and how Jesus reflects who God made you to be. This picture book for kids 4 and up is designed to help grow children’s foundation of faith, guiding them to understand how they reflect the image of God and how God delights when his children fill the world with his love.The Glorious Image of God:Is an ideal addition to any child’s bookshelf or children’s ministry library, unpacking biblical truths in a theologically sound manner to bring increased understanding for children 4 and upFull of colorful, bright illustrations that engage children and help them imagine Bible stories as well as modern day scenes where they can reflect God’s image.Perfect for reading together at bedtime, in Sunday school, in Christian classrooms, or any favorite read-aloud times.A great gift for Christmas, Easter, and any gift-giving occasion or holiday. Help your little ones understand the profound concept of being made in God’s image. Through Jesus, they will learn to see God’s reflection within themselves, fostering a deeper sense of spiritual identity, self-worth, and connection to Jesus.

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Pastor and author Jonathan Murphy provides readers with a framework—a master plot—to the story of all history. This deep exploration of Scripture reveals that God is in complete command of this universe and how He guides everyone s story: past, present, and future. Good stories make you laugh, cry, fear, dream, hope. They engage our hearts, entertain our minds, and enlighten our souls. God wrote a story—the best story ever!—full of drama, adventure, love, sacrifice, redemption, and has an ending that seems too good to be true. And the greatest thing about God s story is that we are all part of it. His story provides the meaning of life that brings fulfillment of our desires and purpose for our existence.? The Story of God and Us shows not only what God is doing from creation to eternity, but how everything makes sense as you read the Bible from the beginning of Genesis to the end of Revelation. World history is not made up of random people and events but of divine appointment and purpose. In this book, Jonathan Murphy leads readers to understand how: the meaning of life is essential to a fulfilling relationship and partnership with God; God accomplishes His plans in a pleasing and connecting way; a multidimensional view of Scripture can engage and delight even the most disinterested and distracted; and seeing the big picture can provide a fresh look at how our story clearly fits into God s. As Jonathan retells God s story through a fresh lens, Christians will better understand how much God loves them, how He desires us to live with Him and for Him, and why we should invite others into this amazing story every chance that we get!

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In The Incarnation as God s First Intention, Edwin Chr. van Driel advocates a transformative perspective on the incarnation, proposing that God s decision to become incarnate was not a response to human sin but was instead God s first and foundational intention. Engaging the historical and theological roots of this supralapsarian (before the fall) Christology, Van Driel, a leading scholar on the topic, invites readers to reconsider long-held views on God s engagement with creation.With clarity and depth, Van Driel unpacks how understanding the incarnation as God s original purpose reshapes the doctrines of creation, election, salvation, and eschatology. His insights offer a fresh framework for the church s mission in today s world, suggesting that God s presence with us is not merely a remedy for human fallenness but, rather, God s first intention and ultimate goal for creation.Written for students, theologians, and all who seek a deeper understanding of God s relation to the world, this book challenges readers to see the incarnation, God s dwelling among us, as God s central purpose.

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In his bestselling book, The Language of God, Francis Collins-the director of the National Institutes of Health and the scientist who led the Human Genome Project-attempted to harmonize the findings of scientific research with Christian belief. In this response to Collins s work, fellow geneticist George C. Cunningham presents a point-by-point rebuttal of The Language of God, arguing that there is no scientifically acceptable evidence to support belief in a personal God and much that discredits it.Written with admirable clarity for the nonscientist, Decoding the Language of God covers much of the same ground addressed by Collins in his book: the origins of moral behavior, the difficulty of reconciling belief in a good God with the existence of evil.and anthropic coincidences as evidence of God as creator.Cunningham also devotes chapters to the unreliability of the Bible as a basis for belief; the conflict between naturalistic explanations of reality, which are anchored in scientific research, and supernatural interpretations, which are not; and the many difficulties in conceptualizing the origins of the universe in terms of a personal God. Unlike recent hostile attacks on religious belief, Cunningham s respectful, well-reasoned discussion will appeal to open-minded people across the whole spectrum of belief and unbelief.

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A growing number of powerful arguments have been formulated by philosophers and logicians in recent years demonstrating that the existence of God is improbable. These arguments assume that God s existence is possible but argue that the weight of the empirical evidence is against God s actual existence. This unique anthology collects most of the important arguments for the improbability of God that have been published since the mid-1900s. The editors make each argument clear and accessible by providing a helpful summary. In addition, they arrange this diverse collection of arguments for the improbability of God into four thematic groups: Part 1 contains cosmological arguments based on the weight of the evidence relative to the origin of the universe; Part 2 presents teleological arguments based on the weight of the evidence relative to the order in the universe; Part 3 deals with inductive evil arguments based on the weight of the evidence relative to the widespread and horrendous evil in the world; and Part 4 contains nonbelief arguments based on the weight of the evidence relative to the widespread nonbelief or the reasonable nonbelief in the world. The list of distinguished authors includes William Rowe, Theodore Drange, Quentin Smith, Victor Stenger, J. L. Schellenberg, and Michael Martin, among others. With this new anthology as a companion to their earlier anthology, The Impossibility of God (2003), Martin and Monnier have created an indispensable resource in the philosophy of religion.

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Christians today are focused on two important creation topics: how the world came to be and how we should care for it. A highly respected Old Testament theologian recommends that before discussing these questions, we focus on God the Creator and God s ongoing work in creation. We should explore what the Bible tells us and let the text set the agenda for our reflections.Combining his storytelling gift with rigorous biblical exegesis and deep reflection, Ben Ollenburger describes the action of God the Creator as presented throughout the Old Testament. He shows how creation is about more than origins. It is about God acting against the hostile forces of chaos that can be historical, political, and military. About how God created a well-ordered world, and how human transgression ruptures God s relationship with humans and threatens creation. About how God responds as Creator to those threats by disturbing and reordering the disorder, bringing about what God intended--a world ordered in the social, political, and natural realms that is characterized by the justice, righteousness, and peace required for human flourishing.

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A unique work of Fundamental Theology, Revelation and the Word of God explores key issues of divine revelation as open questions. They include: Why is revelation so elusive? Existential and philosophical problems of revelation in the context of apologetics. The self-revelation of God in mystery. What does it mean to say, as the Bible does, that God speaks and acts ? How does revelation relate to the Bible, history, religious experience and the church? The relational and personalist dimensions of revelation. What the biblical Wisdom tradition contributes to our understanding of revelation.The threefold form of the Word of God: Jesus Christ – the incarnate Word (Logos) and Wisdom (Sophia) of God; the Scriptures that witness to him; and the church s proclamation (kerygma) in preaching, sacraments and other ways. The role of hermeneutics, cultural constraints and imagination in the reception of revelation. Critique (including Feminist Theology) of claimed revelation . Is there revelation today? How do developments in doctrine and practice relate to divine revelation? The liturgy as a vehicle of the Word of God. The Word in pastoral practice. Jesus Christ as the crown and criterion of divine revelation according to the Fourth Gospel.

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Heaven and earth are woven more closely together than we might think. In this 8-session video Bible study (streaming included), enter the creation of the world and the first movements of God s perfect plan to deliver his people.Throughout the Bible—from its very first pages to the culmination of Christ s return—there are two parallel dramas unfolding:The lower story, which describes the events from our human perspective.The upper story, which reveals how the events unfold from God s perspective.The objective of God the Creator—the first in a series of three small-group studies in The Story series—is to introduce you to these lower and upper stories as told in the Old Testament books of Genesis through Ruth. As you read these narratives—featuring characters such as Adam, Eve, Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, and Ruth—you will see how God has been weaving our lower story into the greater upper story that he has been writing.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture readings.An individual access code to stream all eight video sessions online (you don t need to buy a DVD!).Sessions include:The Beginning of Life as We Know It (Genesis 1–11)God Builds a Nation (Genesis 12–36)From Slave to Deputy Pharaoh (Genesis 37–50)Deliverance (Exodus 1–17)Wanderings (Exodus 18–Numbers 27)The Battle Begins (Joshua 1–24)A Few Good Men . . . and Women (Judges 1–21)The Faith of a Foreign Woman (Ruth 1–4)The God the Creator Study Guide is part of The Story Bible Study Series: a three-part Bible study drawn from Randy Frazee s bestselling The Story, which reveals the Bible as a single, continuous narrative of God and his people.Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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Color your favorite moments from Tower of God, the Naver WEBTOON series, in this uniquely designed book featuring:A carefully curated set of 46 coloring pages, spotlighting Twenty-fifth Bam, Rachel, and a variety of characters and scenes from the hit webcomic.A unique format, with the original full-color artwork on the left, showcasing the moody and evocative scenes as depicted in the series, and the uncolored line art on the right, awaiting your artistic touch.Premium paper that ensures a satisfying coloring experience and allows artists to color using markers, gel pens, colored pencils, crayons, and more.With The Official Tower of God Coloring Book, you can color your way up the Tower of God alongside Twenty-fifth Bam, Rachel, and the other Irregulars, Regulars, Rankers, and Great Warriors, experiencing the story in an inspiring new way. This deluxe coloring book has been thoughtfully crafted to capture the essence of the series, allowing you to engage interactively with your favorite characters and scenes. Each page is a new opportunity to celebrate Tower of God and express your creativity in a tangible and personal way, bringing the art to life with your own choice of colors.Whether you’re an established fan of the Tower of God series, a diehard manga and anime enthusiast, or you simply love to unwind by coloring, The Official Tower of God Coloring Book is an ideal choice for creative downtime. Enjoy even more WEBTOON art and behind-the-scenes content with: The Official Boyfriends. Coloring Book, Learn to Draw Boyfriends., The Official Morgana and Oz Coloring Book, Learn to Draw Morgana and Oz, The Official Cursed Princess Club Coloring Book, Learn to Draw Cursed Princess Club, The Official True Beauty Coloring Book, Learn to Draw True Beauty, The Official unOrdinary Coloring Book, Learn to Draw unOrdinary, The Official Sweet Home Coloring Book, Learn to Draw Hooky, The Official WEBTOON Pride Coloring Book Collection, The Official Lore Olympus Watercolor Book, and Create Your Own Webcomics with WEBTOON.

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Learn practical ways to engage the Holy Spirit in your life as you encounter God s Spirit throughout the Old Testament.This 6-session video Bible study guide (streaming access included) will change the way you interact with the Holy Spirit. Many of us jump to Acts 2 and Pentecost to understand the Spirit of God. But if you look closely, you ll find hints and delightful surprises throughout the entirety of Scripture as Holy Spirit works powerfully in unexpected places.The God You Need to Know Bible Study Guide will deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit as beloved Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg uncovers the Spirit s work throughout the Old Testament—in the lives of David, Gideon, Ezekiel, and others. With their stories as a guide, Margaret provides 12 practices to help you engage with the Spirit and experience a more vibrant faith life.This study guide has everything you need for a rich Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture exercises.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don t need a DVD). In The God You Need to Know, you ll discover:Tools to identify how the Spirit is working in your lifePractical ways to engage the Spirit through Scripture study, prayer, and journalingObvious markers of the Spirit moving powerfully in unexpected placesFive powerful questions for guided discernment12 practices to help you live in constant communion with God Sessions and video run times:In Step with the Spirit (26:00)The Spirit Who Hovers (24:00)The Spirit Who Makes (25:00)The Beauty of Discernment (26:00)The Spirit s Delightful Surprises (23:00)When the Spirit Says Go!” (23:00)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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This book is a modest attempt, Tozer wrote, to aid God s children so to find Him. The Pursuit of God is the enduring Christian classic written by renowned pastor and theologian A. W. Tozer. The words Tozer penned on a train from Illinois to Texas echo across the decades to resonate with power in the heart of anyone longing for a deeper experience with God. This devotional masterpiece is at once thought-provoking and spirit-enlivening, an invitation to ● think deeply about your faith ● come alive to God s presence surrounding and pursuing you● find nourishment for your soul through God Himself● know the sweetness of God in the core and center of your heartIf you are hungry, The Pursuit of God will lead you to the only One who can satisfy the soul.

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Newell explores the way Celtic spirituality is characterised by listening for God within ourselves, others and the whole of creation. He illustrates his book with writings such as the Carmina Gadelica, a collection of traditional folk poetry.

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After four years of research in partnership with over twenty scientists and esteemed experts, this book explores one of the most significant questions we face: the existence or non-existence of a creator God. For more than four centuries, the scientific discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo, Darwin, and Freud created the impression that we could explain the workings of the Universe without the idea of a creator--God. By the beginning of the twentieth century, materialism had become the dominant theory of the time. And yet, with unexpected and astonishing force, the pendulum of science has swung back in the other direction, owing to a rapid succession of discoveries: the theory of relativity; quantum mechanics; the Big Bang; the theories of expansion, heat death, and fine-tuning of the universe. This newly acquired knowledge has upended the certainties of the twentieth century collective consciousness. Once the only acceptable theory, materialism is increasingly considered an irrational belief. The authors of this highly readable book retrace the fascinating history of these scientific breakthroughs and offer a rigorous overview of the new proof of the existence of God. God: the Science and the Evidence is an invitation to reflect and debate the place of God in science.

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Peter Vardyâ ™s much acclaimed introduction to the study of ideas about God â “ now revised and updated.A clear, well-written guide to philosophical thinking about God. Starting with the question of what it means to say we believe in God, and looking at the nature of truth, Peter Vardy goes on to examine ideas about God and their influence on Christian thinking.Peter Vardy takes the reader through the arguments, using amusing illustrations and analogies. He writes for the lay person or student, not assuming any specialist knowledge, and not imposing any particular view.â ˜This is about the best elementary textbook in the philosophy of God I have come acrossâ ¦ an extremely useful book.â ™Hugh Meynell, The Tabletâ ˜This is a masterpiece of coherence. Step by step the reader is led clearly and humorously through the philosophical maze which confuses our thinking about God.â ™Linda Smith, Head of Religious Education, Kingâ ™s College, London

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Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet--a dead Imperial warlord.The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn--the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history--has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats--one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.

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The past is another country, the old saying goes. The same might be said of the future. But which country? For Europeans and Americans today, the answer is Russia. Today s Russia is an oligarchy propped up by illusions and falsities. But it also represents the fulfilment of tendencies already present in the West. And if Moscow s drive to dissolve Western states and values succeeds, this could become our reality too. In this visionary work of contemporary history, Timothy Snyder shows how Russia works within the West to destroy the West; by supporting the far right in Europe, invading Ukraine in 2014, and waging a cyberwar during the 2016 presidential campaign and the EU referendum. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the creation of Donald Trump, an American failure deployed as a Russian weapon. But this threat presents an opportunity to better understand the pillars of our freedoms, confront our own complacency and seek renewal. History never ends, and this new challenge forces us to face the choices that will determine the future: equality or oligarchy, individualism or totalitarianism, truth or lies. The Road to Unfreedom helps us to see our world as if for the first time. It is necessary reading for any citizen of a democracy.

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Take your design work to the next level with Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop (Third Edition), the essential easy-to-use guide for designers working in every medium. With over 150,000 copies in print, this new edition makes a classic text relevant to a new generation of designers. Updates include: A cross-cultural inclusive re-envisioning of design history related to the grid, including alternative approaches to layout Expanded discussion of grid use in interactive, UX/UI scenarios Greater equity in the representation of design work by women and BIPOC designers Grids are the most basic and essential forms in graphic design—and they can be the most rigid. This book shows you how to understand the rules of the grid to use them effectively, and then how to break them, resulting in phenomenal cohesive layouts. Timothy Samara explains the history of the grid and shows examples of grid basics, such as column, compound, and modular grids. He shows methods for building and using grids, and offers numerous examples of stunning design projects using a variety of imagery and typography. Pages are filled with hundreds of large, full-color layout concepts and diagrams that educate and inspire. After mastering the grid, discover how to break it using conceptual designs that deconstruct and flip the grid successfully. Split, splice, and shift; create spontaneous compositions; make narrative constructs; work on an axis; use intuitive design; and more to create unique layouts or other projects. See ideas in action with eye-catching layout examples.With this book you will: learn how grids work. be inspired to explore new concepts for using—or not using—grids. discover achievable alternatives for boring layouts. get the results you want using fresh design elements. learn designers’ processes via fascinating case studies. see numerous examples of successful layouts created with and without grids. communicate ideas effectively using visual language. This new, expanded edition presents the most comprehensive, accessible, in-depth exposition of layout concepts ever published.

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In describing al-Wabil al-Sayyib, here translated into English for the first time as Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya on the Invocation of God, the author says, We have mentioned [in it] nearly one hundred benefits of remembrance of God [dhikr], and the secrets of remembrance... This is a book of great usefulness. Written in the fourteenth century by the renowned theologian Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, this treatise movingly details the many blessings of the remembrance of God. Through discussions of the ego, the nature of the body, the ephemerality of the world, the degrees of prayer, fasting, charity, and the purification of the heart, this beautifully written work is a genuine contribution to Muslim spirituality.What makes Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya on the Invocation of God of great interest is that it illustrates the spiritual life of Ibn Qayyim and of his teacher, the Hanbalite reformer Ibn Taymiyya (1263AH/1328AD).

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Teachings received in prayer that offer a living experience of the Divine, spiritual wisdom, and healing love• Shares words and energies received in ecstatic union with the Divine • Contains wisdom on creation, love, healing with Christ, karma, reincarnation, and the nature of evil • Reveals the spiritual laws that govern your existence and show you that you are a miracle of creation born out of love When we quiet our minds and hearts long enough to be still, we can hear the voice of God and feel His presence within us. But how does one find the inner stillness necessary to feel the presence of the Divine? How can you awaken to the light of God? In this book of profound spiritual teachings, modern-day mystic and spiritual healer Laura Aversano shares the wisdom she received from ecstatic states of union with the Divine while she prayed. These writings offer a living experience of the Divine, imparting knowledge of the spiritual life as well as healing. Laura feels she had direct contact with the Holy Spirit and shares wisdom on love, creation, healing with Christ, karma, reincarnation, and the nature of evil. These divine locutions reveal the spiritual laws that govern your existence and show you that you are a miracle of creation born out of love. Reading these words will guide you deeply into your relationship with God and the relationship you have with yourself. It will bring light to your truths and to your darkness. You will be most comforted by the words that are attuned to where you are presently in your spiritual life. Other locutions you will find challenging, but their intrinsic high energy and spiritual density will raise your vibration. By reading these sacred writings, you can release your fear of the light and the darkness that you carry, bring your soul to the threshold of the heavens, and fill your heart and mind with God’s ineffable love.

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â ˜Think about a tune â ¦ the unsayable, the invisible, the longing in music. Here is a book of tunes without musical notes â ¦ It wrings the heartâ ™ John Berger The voice that O Grady has crafted succeeds so well...running in parallel, Pyke s stark arresting images are laced between the paragraphs and chapters. The interplay between the two mediums is delicately powerful Hilary Whiteâ ˜A masterpieceâ ™ Robert Macfarlaneâ ˜Oâ ™Grady does not just respond to Pykeâ ™s stark, beautiful photographs: he gives voice to thousandsâ ™ Louise Kennedyâ ˜The experience of Irish emigration uniquely and powerfully illuminatedâ ™ Mark Knopflerâ ˜If the words tell the story of the voiceless, the bleak lovely photographs show their faces. Fiction rarely gets as close to the messy, glorious truth as do memories and photographs. This rare novel dares to use bothâ ™ Charlotte Mendelson, TLSAn old man lies alone and sleepless in London. Before dawn he is taken by an image from his childhood in the West of Ireland, and begins to remember a migrantâ ™s life. Haunted by the faces and the land he left behind, he calls forth the bars and boxing booths of England, the potato fields and building sites, the music he played and the woman he loved. Timothy Oâ ™Gradyâ ™s tender, vivid prose and Steve Pykeâ ™s starkly beautiful photographs combine to make a unique work of fiction, an act of remembering suffused with loss, defiance and an unforgettable loveliness. An Irish life with echoes of the lives of unregarded migrant workers everywhere. Since it was first published in 1997, I Could Read the Sky has achieved the status of a classic.

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