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During the glory days of the French Renaissance, young John Calvin (1509-1564) experienced a profound conversion to the faith of the Reformation. For the rest of his days he lived out the implications of that transformation—as exile, inspired reformer, and ultimately the dominant figure of the Protestant Reformation. Calvin’s vision of the Christian religion has inspired many volumes of analysis, but this engaging biography examines a remarkable life. Bruce Gordon presents Calvin as a human being, a man at once brilliant, arrogant, charismatic, unforgiving, generous, and shrewd.
The book explores with particular insight Calvin’s self-conscious view of himself as prophet and apostle for his age and his struggle to tame a sense of his own superiority, perceived by others as arrogance. Gordon looks at Calvin’s character, his maturing vision of God and humanity, his personal tragedies and failures, his extensive relationships with others, and the context within which he wrote and taught. What emerges is a man who devoted himself to the Church, inspiring and transforming the lives of others, especially those who suffered persecution for their religious beliefs.]]> 416 Bruce Gordon Cameron 0 currently-reading 4.54 2009 Calvin
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]]> <![CDATA[The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach]]> 12829009 721 Michael R. Licona 0830868860 Cameron 5 4.45 2010 The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach
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average rating: 4.45
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]]> <![CDATA[Shame and Grace: Healing the Shame We Don't Deserve]]> 98404 192 Lewis B. Smedes 0060675225 Cameron 4 seminary 4.14 1992 Shame and Grace: Healing the Shame We Don't Deserve
author: Lewis B. Smedes
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average rating: 4.14
book published: 1992
rating: 4
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]]> The Case for Christ 73186 367 Lee Strobel 0310226058 Cameron 4 christian 4.22 1998 The Case for Christ
author: Lee Strobel
name: Cameron
average rating: 4.22
book published: 1998
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Spiritual Theology: A Systematic Study of the Christian Life]]> 208463 300 Simon Chan 0830815422 Cameron 5 4.04 1998 Spiritual Theology: A Systematic Study of the Christian Life
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average rating: 4.04
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]]> Thus Spoke Zarathustra 6590910 314 Friedrich Nietzsche 0511416954 Cameron 1 3.80 1883 Thus Spoke Zarathustra
author: Friedrich Nietzsche
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]]> <![CDATA[Resurrection Son of God V3: Christian Origins and the Question of God]]> 21976652 860 N.T. Wright 145141501X Cameron 5 4.63 2003 Resurrection Son of God V3: Christian Origins and the Question of God
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]]> <![CDATA[Driven by Eternity: Make Your Life Count Today & Forever]]> 29737819
What if you learned you were part of an experiment where the next 24 hours would determine the quality of the rest of your life? Everything from the job you hold to the neighborhood and house you live in will be tied to how you navigate a single day. How would you approach those 24 hours? Would you be intentional, or would you leave things to chance and hope for the best?

This idea might seem far-fetched, but it isn t. In fact, it closely resembles how your choices today will impact your destiny forever.

InDriven by Eternity, best-selling author John Bevere uses an eye-opening allegory and extensive Scripture to paint a vivid picture of the way our earthly lives shape our eternal existence.

Life beyond the final breath is much more than a destination. Don t wait until it s too late.Discover now how you can make your life count both today and forever.

Includes discussion questions for group study "]]> 312 John Bevere 1937558037 Cameron 2 4.32 2006 Driven by Eternity: Make Your Life Count Today & Forever
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]]> <![CDATA[Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?]]> 22574077
Your marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person. It is a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God better, trust him more fully, and love him more deeply. What if God s primary intent for your marriage isn t to make you happy . . . but holy?

Sacred Marriage doesn't just offer techniques to make a marriage happier. It does contain practical tools, but what married Christians most need is help in becoming holier husbands and wives. Sacred Marriage offers that help with insights from Scripture, church history, time tested wisdom from Christian classics, and examples from today's marriages.

Sacred Marriage reveals how marriage trains us to love God and others well, how it exposes sin and makes us more aware of God's presence, how good marriages foster good prayer, how married sex feeds the spiritual life, and more.

The revised edition of Sacred Marriage takes into account the ways men's and women's roles have expanded since the book was first written. It has been streamlined to be a faster read without losing the depth that so many readers have valued.

Sacred Marriage uncovers the mystery of God s overarching purpose. This book may very well alter profoundly the contours of your marriage. It will most certainly change you. Because whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God, and to a spiritual integrity that, like salt, seasons the world around you with the savor of Christ."]]> 272 Gary L. Thomas 0310337372 Cameron 3 4.27 2000 Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?
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]]> <![CDATA[Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible]]> 37417 462 J. Scott Duvall 0310259665 Cameron 5 4.21 2001 Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible
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]]> <![CDATA[The Life of God in the Soul of Man (Crossway Short Classics)]]> 59092222 A Classic Guide for Christians Who Want to Move from Empty Religion to Authentic Faith

Writing to a friend who was disillusioned by religion, minister and theologian Henry Scougal created what would become a classic text on Christian living. Compassionately explaining what true religion is and isn't, Scougal shares biblical practices that lead to real spiritual transformation.

In The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Scougal cuts through false ideas about religion and demonstrates how to pursue true unity with God. He explains that religion shouldn't be primarily focused on restraining or dictating outward behavior, but living a divine life characterized by faith, a love for God and others, purity, and humility. As it did for the recipient of Scougal's original letter, this book challenges believers to turn from empty religion and allow the Holy Spirit to conform them into Christ's glorious image.

Great Resource for Churches and Mentors: Scougal's words uplift disheartened believers and guide them toward true transformation Use as a Devotional for Personal Growth: Recommended for nominal Christians and sincere believers interested in developing authentic faith Approachable Guide to Christian Living: Dives into important topics such as trusting in God's providence, depending on the Holy Spirit, and fighting sin Academic Study Resource: This edited and abridged edition of Scougal's classic work is ideal for use in Bible colleges and seminaries Convenient Repackage of Popular Sermons: Includes a short biography of Henry Scougal and a foreword by theologian Joel R. Beeke]]> 184 Henry Scougal 1433580489 Cameron 5 4.50 1677 The Life of God in the Soul of Man (Crossway Short Classics)
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]]> Murtagh 123025971 Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy!

“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.� �The Washington Post

The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society.

Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems.

In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return.]]> 688 Christopher Paolini 0593650867 Cameron 4 4.29 2023 Murtagh
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]]> <![CDATA[Turning Around the Mainline: How Renewal Movements Are Changing the Church]]> 312384 272 Thomas C. Oden 0801065763 Cameron 4 3.27 2006 Turning Around the Mainline: How Renewal Movements Are Changing the Church
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]]> <![CDATA[Humanity (Theology for the People of God)]]> 98181027
Humanity offers a fresh perspective built on four core that humans are divine creations, that our understanding comes from our Creator's intentions, that Scripture reveals these intentions, and that living in accordance with our created nature leads to a truly fulfilling life. Whether you are a student, professor, or layperson interested in this pivotal cultural topic, this is an invaluable resource that will empower you to understand yourself in light of Scripture and engage with the pressing issues of our world today.]]> 448 John S. Hammett 1087730155 Cameron 5 4.31 Humanity (Theology for the People of God)
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]]> CalvinÂąs Doctrine of Man 785891 Calvin's Doctrine of Man 184 Thomas F. Torrance 1579100910 Cameron 5 4.00 1977 CalvinÂąs Doctrine of Man
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]]> <![CDATA[Exalting Jesus in Colossians & Philemon (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)]]> 36449339 Ěý
Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition presented as sermons and divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss� section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy reading, practical, and friendly commentary.
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]]> 204 R. Scott Pace 0805498109 Cameron 4 4.24 Exalting Jesus in Colossians & Philemon (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)
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]]> <![CDATA[Special Revelation and Scripture (Theology for the People of God)]]> 200553961
Dockery and Yarnell begin by developing the doctrine of divine revelation that emphasizes the Bible as the revealed word of the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They examine the relationship between the Second Person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ, and sacred Scripture, highlighting their foundational connection. Furthermore, they explore the work of the Holy Spirit in inspiring the prophetic and apostolic writings and safeguarding them in the biblical canon.

The authors affirm the special nature of Scripture by highlighting its essential attributes of truthfulness, inerrancy, sufficiency, and authority. They conclude by emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in illuminating Scripture for the development of theology and practice within the church.

Throughout the book, readers will encounter a deep and abiding conviction that God's special revelation is preserved and made accessible for all human beings in his inspired Word, the Holy Bible. Dockery and Yarnell's comprehensive exploration of divine revelation and Scripture will inspire readers to engage with the Word of God in a more meaningful and transformative way.Ěý

Recognizing that faithful theological study is an integrative task, the Theology for the People of God series uniquely combines biblical and systematic theology in dialogue with historical theology and with application to church and life. This series addresses classic doctrines of systematic theology and other relevant topics, pairing careful scholarship with the practical understanding that theology finds its focus within the context of the church. Together, the series' authors guide readers in developing a theologically informed way of seeing the world, a Christlike response to life, and Christian motivation for ministry.Ěý]]> 512 David S. Dockery 1462796184 Cameron 5 4.27 Special Revelation and Scripture (Theology for the People of God)
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]]> Worshiping with the Reformers 57004630 Worship of the triune God has always stood at the center of the Christian life. That was certainly the case during the sixteenth-century Reformation as well. Yet in the midst of tremendous social and theological upheaval, the church had to renew its understanding of what it means to worship God.

In this volume, which serves as a companion to IVP Academic's Reformation Commentary on Scripture series, Reformation scholar Karin Maag takes readers inside the worshiping life of the church during this era. Drawing from sources across theological traditions, she explores several aspects of the church's worship, including what it was like to attend church, reforms in preaching, the function of prayer, how Christians experienced the sacraments, and the roles of both visual art and music in worship.

With Maag as your guide, you can go to church—with the Reformers.]]> 238 Karin Maag 0830853030 Cameron 0 4.33 Worshiping with the Reformers
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]]> <![CDATA[Reformed Preaching: Proclaiming God's Word from the Heart of the Preacher to the Heart of His People]]> 40377475
We’ve all heard sermons that sound more like a lecture, filling the head but not the heart. And we’ve all heard sermons tailored to produce an emotional experience, filling the heart but not the head. But biblical preaching both informs minds and engages hearts—giving it the power to transform lives. By the Spirit’s grace, biblical preaching brings truth home from the heart of the preacher to the heart of the hearer.

Joel Beeke—a pastor and professor of preaching with over four decades of experience—explores the fundamental principles of Reformed experiential preaching, examining sermons by preachers from the past and bridging the historical gap by showing pastors what the preaching of God’s life-transforming truth looks like today.]]> 671 Joel R. Beeke 1433559293 Cameron 5 4.47 Reformed Preaching: Proclaiming God's Word from the Heart of the Preacher to the Heart of His People
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]]> <![CDATA[Marks of His Wounds: Gender Politics and Bodily Resurrection]]> 19927201 168 Beth Felker Jones 0198042329 Cameron 0 5.00 2007 Marks of His Wounds: Gender Politics and Bodily Resurrection
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]]> <![CDATA[A Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes: Essays and Analysis (Calvin 500)]]> 38344402 523 David W. Hall 1629955736 Cameron 0 4.00 2008 A Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes: Essays and Analysis (Calvin 500)
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]]> <![CDATA[A History of Christian Thought: In One Volume]]> 23293399

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While retaining the essential elements of the earlier three volumes, this book describes the central figures and debates leading to the Councils of Nicea and Chalcedon. Then it moves to Augustine and shows how Christianity evolved and was understood in the Latin West and Byzantine East during the Middle Ages.

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Finally, the book introduces the towering theological leaders of theĚýReformation and continues to trance the development of Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Christianities through modernity in the twentieth century to post-modernity in the twenty-first.]]> 370 Justo L. González 1426763697 Cameron 5 4.38 1979 A History of Christian Thought: In One Volume
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]]> <![CDATA[Jeremiah: The World, the Wound of God]]> 551036 195 Daniel Berrigan 0800631382 Cameron 5 3.74 1999 Jeremiah: The World, the Wound of God
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average rating: 3.74
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]]> <![CDATA[Truth or Consequences: The Promise Perils of Postmodernism]]> 612090 335 Millard J. Erickson 0830826572 Cameron 5 3.95 2001 Truth or Consequences: The Promise Perils of Postmodernism
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]]> How People Change 4238723 230 Timothy S. Lane 1934885533 Cameron 5 4.22 2006 How People Change
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]]> <![CDATA[The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: The Early Church to the Reformation (Story of Christianity)]]> 63141 � Mark A. Noll, Wheaton College The Story of Christianity, Volume 1 is a narrative history of Christianity, from the Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation, from Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought .]]> 429 Justo L. González 0060633158 Cameron 4 christian 4.19 1978 The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: The Early Church to the Reformation (Story of Christianity)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)]]> 28186
In this episode, The Sea of Monsters, Percy sets out to retrieve the Golden Fleece before his summer camp is destroyed, surpassing the first book's drama and setting the stage for more thrills to come.]]> 279 Rick Riordan 0786856866 Cameron 5 fiction 4.25 2006 The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)
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]]> The Firm 5358 Adaptation for younger readers.

Mitch McDeere is a young, intelligent and ambitious lawyer. When he gets a job with a top tax law firm in Memphis, he is delighted. But he quickly becomes suspicious after mysterious deaths, obsessive office security, and the Chicago mob figure into its operations. The situation only escalates when Mitch discovers that the firm is listening in on his phone calls and that the FBI want to speak to him. Money and power has a price � and it could be Mitch's life.

Adaptation Notes
This adaptation is a simplified text designed in association with world famous educational publishers, to provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. The series include original stories, contemporary titles based on today's best-selling media hits, and easily accessible versions of the literary classics from around the world. Each book has an introduction and extensive activity material. They are published at different levels for readers of all skill levels.

Series Editors: Andy Hopkins and Jocelyn Potter

Book Details:
- Difficulty: Level 5 - Upper Intermediate (2300 words)
- Category: Contemporary
- Dialect: British English]]> 76 Robin Waterfield 0582418275 Cameron 4 fiction 4.06 1991 The Firm
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]]> <![CDATA[Nietzsche's Teaching: An Interpretation of "Thus Spoke Zarathustra"]]> 31609 “An impressive piece of scholarship. Insofar as it solves the riddle of Zarathustra in an unprecedented fashion, this study serves as an invaluable resource for all serious students of Nietzsche’s philosophy. Lampert’s persuasive and thorough interpretation is bound to spark a revival of interest in Zarathustra and raise the standards of Nietzsche scholarship in general.”―Daniel W. Conway, Review of Metaphysics
“A book of scholarship, filled with passion and concern for its text.”―Tracy B. Strong, Review of Politics
“This is the first genuine textual commentary on Zarathustra in English, and therewith a genuine reader’s guide. It makes a significant and original contribution to its field.”―Werner J. Dannhauser, Cornell University
“This is a very valuable and carefully wrought study of a very complex and subtle poetic-philosophical work that provides access to Nietzsche’s style of presenting his thought, as well as to his passionately affirmed values. Lampert’s commentary and analysis of Zarathustra is so thorough and detailed. . . that it is the most useful English-language companion to Nietzsche’s â€edifyingâ€� and intriguing work.”â€� Choice
Selected as one of Choice’s outstanding academic books for 1988]]> 400 Laurence Lampert 0300044305 Cameron 4 4.10 1987 Nietzsche's Teaching: An Interpretation of "Thus Spoke Zarathustra"
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]]> <![CDATA[In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed]]> 26096 321 Carl Honoré 0060750510 Cameron 4 3.65 2004 In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed
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]]> <![CDATA[The Battle for Middle-earth: Tolkien's Divine Design in The Lord of the Rings]]> 8167478 516 Fleming Rutledge 1467423629 Cameron 3 4.35 2004 The Battle for Middle-earth: Tolkien's Divine Design in The Lord of the Rings
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]]> Lateral Thinking Puzzlers 25986219 Ěý
This revised edition features entirely new illustrations!]]> 96 Paul Sloane 1454917520 Cameron 5 4.19 1991 Lateral Thinking Puzzlers
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]]> <![CDATA[Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul]]> 1846 224 John Eldredge 0785268839 Cameron 3 3.91 2001 Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
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]]> <![CDATA[The Rule of Faith: A Guide (Cascade Companions)]]> 26844212 In this short guide, Everett Ferguson introduces readers to the primary sources of our knowledge of the rule, the variety of ways in which ancient Christian authors spoke of the rule, and different scholarly attempts to interpret this ancient evidence. Ferguson argues that statements of the rule of faith were used to instruct new or potential converts, to combat false teachings, and to provide a framework for interpreting the Scriptures. He maintains that the rule retains considerable importance for churches of the twenty-first century.

"When paging through this book, my immediate reaction was: why was it not written earlier? . . . There is no better candidate to produce this book than Ferguson . . . [who] is well known for his precision of textual references and mature judgment for pointing out the doctrinal and pastoral relevance of the topics he treats. This book must be possessed by all students studying . . . questions concerning the early history of the New Testament canon and biblical hermeneutics."
--Father Denis Farkasfalvy, OCist, University of Dallas

"Can the story of Scripture, the preaching and teaching of the apostles, be summed up in a way that can be passed from one generation to another? And how are Christians to distinguish between varying truth-claims? With the ease and depth of a master craftsman, Ferguson guides us through the regula fidei of the early Church to find an answer. Placing The Rule of Faith as a necessary companion to the well-known creeds, Ferguson brings to life again the vital truth-claims of early Christianity."
--George Kalantzis, Professor of Theology, Director, The Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies, Wheaton College

"The Rule of Faith is an essential guide to the central beliefs of the ancient church, and Ferguson is a most trustworthy guide to its early history and development. This volume provides a collection of the most relevant primary texts and expert analysis by one of our most distinguished scholars of Christian origins . . . A splendid achievement!"
--David G. Hunter, Cottrill-Rolfes Chair of Catholic Studies, University of Kentucky

Everett Ferguson is Professor Emeritus of Bible and Church History at Abilene Christian University, Texas. He was editor of The Encyclopedia of Early Christianity (2nd ed., 1997). Cascade Books is reprinting his scholarly articles, The Early Church at Work and Worship, in three volumes.]]> 118 Everett Ferguson 1498236596 Cameron 5 4.14 2015 The Rule of Faith: A Guide (Cascade Companions)
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]]> <![CDATA[Lectures on the History of Preaching]]> 25015891 254 John Albert Broadus Cameron 5 5.00 2008 Lectures on the History of Preaching
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]]> <![CDATA[A History of Christianity, Vol. 1: Beginnings to 1500]]> 689603 928 Kenneth Scott Latourette 1565633288 Cameron 4 3.98 1975 A History of Christianity, Vol. 1: Beginnings to 1500
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]]> 7 Myths about Singleness 40584234 If marriage shows us the shape of the gospel, singleness shows us its sufficiency.

Much of what we commonly assume about singleness―that it is primarily about the absence of good things like intimacy, family, or meaningful ministry―is either flat-out untrue or, at the very least, shouldn’t be true. To be single, we often think, is to be alone and spiritually hindered.

But the Bible paints a very different picture of singleness: it is a positive gift and blessing from God. This book seeks to help Christians―married and unmarried alike―value singleness as a gift from God so that we can all encourage singles to take hold of the unique opportunities their singleness affords and see their role in the flourishing of the church as a whole.]]> 175 Sam Allberry 1433561522 Cameron 4 4.55 2019 7 Myths about Singleness
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]]> A History of Preaching 3381839 912 O.C. Edwards Jr. 0687038642 Cameron 5 3.94 2004 A History of Preaching
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]]> <![CDATA[The Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church]]> 61349204 The Reformation as Renewal demonstrates that the Reformation was at its core a renewal of evangelical catholicity. In the sixteenth century Rome charged the Reformers with novelty, as if they were heretics departing from the catholic (universal) church. But the Reformers believed they were more catholic than Rome. Distinguishing themselves from Radicals, the Reformers were convinced they were retrieving the faith of the church fathers and the best of the medieval Scholastics. The Reformers saw themselves as faithful stewards of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church preserved across history, and they insisted on a restoration of true worship in their own day. By listening to the Reformers' own voices, The Reformation as Renewal helps readers This balanced, insightful, and accessible treatment of the Reformation will help readers see this watershed moment in the history of Christianity with fresh eyes and appreciate the unity they have with the church across time. Readers will discover that the Reformation was not a new invention, but the renewal of something very old.]]> 1008 Matthew Barrett 031009755X Cameron 0 to-read 4.27 The Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church
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]]> <![CDATA[Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace]]> 58344041
The problem isn't so much that we tell lies but that we live them. We let them into our bodies, and they sabotage our peace. All around us in the culture and deep within our own body memories are lies: deceptive ideas that wreak havoc on our emotional health and spiritual well-being, and deceptive ideas about who God is, who we are, and what the good life truly is.

The choice is not whether to fight or not fight, but whether we win or surrender.

Ancient apprentices of Jesus developed a paradigm for this war; they spoke of the three enemies of the soul: the devil, the flesh, and the world. Live No Lies taps into this ancient wisdom from saints of the Way and translates the three enemies for the modern era, with all its secularism and sophistication. As a generation, we chuckle at the devil as a premodern myth, we are confused by Scripture's teaching on the flesh in an age where sensual indulgence is a virtue not a vice, and we have little to no category for the New Testament concept of the world.

John Mark Comer combines cultural analysis with spiritual formation. He identifies the role lies play in our spiritual deformation and lays out a strategic plan to overcome them.

Do you feel the tug-of-war in your own heart, the inner conflict between truth and lies? The spirit and the flesh? The Way of Jesus and the world? It's time to start winning. It's time to live no lies...]]> 314 John Mark Comer 0525653139 Cameron 0 to-read 4.65 2021 Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace
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]]> <![CDATA[Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones]]> 40121378 Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving—every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.

Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.

Learn how to:
-ĚýMake time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);
-ĚýOvercome a lack of motivation and willpower;
- Design your environment to make success easier;
- Get back on track when you fall off course;
...and much more.

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.]]> 319 James Clear Cameron 0 to-read 4.34 2018 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
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]]> Created in the Image of God 175359158
Created in the Image of God brings together leading experts to discuss what it means to be made in image of God and to bring clarity and guidance for implications in the midst of our cultural confusion. The overall approach of this work, though distinct and focused in each of the chapters, reflects a consensus understanding that men and women have been created in God’s image, that they have fallen and are influenced by sin, that Christ has provided redemption through his vicarious death and resurrection, and that there is hope in the promise of eternal life in Christ. Christ succeeded where Adam failed (Rom 5:12-21; 1 Cor 15), allowing those who trust in him to enjoy and glorify him forever.

The rich chapters within, and their helpful application to human dignity issues, will help our world to regain a sense of the marvelous privilege that is ours as image bearers and how that should impact our engagement with complex dignity issues of our day.]]> 255 David S. Dockery Cameron 0 to-read 4.29 Created in the Image of God
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]]> The Screwtape Letters 11149 The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging and humorous account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.^]]> 209 C.S. Lewis 0060652896 Cameron 5 christian 4.17 1942 The Screwtape Letters
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]]> Book Lovers 58708383 One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn't see coming....

Nora Stephens� life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby.

Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters� trip away—with visions of a small-town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute.

If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again—in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow—what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves.]]> 398 Emily Henry Cameron 5 4.27 2022 Book Lovers
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]]> <![CDATA[The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: An Enlightening Compilation of Gnostic Manuscripts Revealing New Perspectives on Early Christianity, Ancient Judaism, and Greco-Roman Religions]]> 18886351 The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, edited by Marvin Meyer, is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance. It includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, as well as other Gnostic gospels and sacred texts. This volume also includes introductory essays, notes, tables, glossary, index, etc. to help the reader understand the context and contemporary significance of these texts which have shed new light on early Christianity and ancient thought. The compilation of ancient manuscripts that constitute The Nag Hammadi Scriptures is a discovery that challenges everything we thought we knew about the early Christian church, ancient Judaism, and Greco-Roman religions.

]]> 866 Unknown Nag Hammadi Cameron 0 to-read 4.29 The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: An Enlightening Compilation of Gnostic Manuscripts Revealing New Perspectives on Early Christianity, Ancient Judaism, and Greco-Roman Religions
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]]> <![CDATA[Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides]]> 62586813 Finalist for The Next Big Idea Bookclub � Book of the Year Selection Behavioral Scientist and Greater Good Society



“This is perhaps the richest book on belonging you’ll ever read.� The inspiration one draws from every page of this book is an enhanced sense of what is possible. It revives the very thing we need most in these hope.� —Claude M. Steele, author of Whistling Vivaldi


Discover the secret to flourishing in an age of belonging. In a world filled with discord and loneliness, finding harmony and happiness can be difficult. But what if the key to unlocking our potential lies in this deceptively simple concept? Belonging is the feeling of being a part of a group that values, respects, and cares for us—a feeling that we can all cultivate in even the smallest corners of social life. In The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides, Stanford University professor Geoffrey L. Cohen draws on his own and others� groundbreaking scientific research to offer simple, concrete solutions for fostering a sense of belonging. These solutions can generate surprisingly significant and long-lasting benefits.


Small but powerful actions can bolster belonging—actions such as encouraging people to reflect on their core values before they face a challenge or expressing belief in someone’s capacity to reach a higher standard. A wide range of innovative approaches have been found to boost achievement at work and at school, bridge political divides, reduce prejudice, and even contribute to overall health. Rigorously tested in diverse arenas—from classrooms to disadvantaged neighborhoods to iconic Silicon Valley companies—these methods offer a path forward in these demanding times. Belonging is a compelling read for all who yearn for a more connected world, whether you’re a manager or employee, an educator or student, a parent or caregiver, or simply someone seeking to make the most out of every moment you spend with others. Packed with actionable insights and specific strategies, this book offers hope and practical guidance, serving as both an inspiration and a roadmap to creating a world of inclusion, understanding, and empathy.
]]> 432 Geoffrey L. Cohen 1324006196 Cameron 0 currently-reading 3.98 2022 Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides
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]]> <![CDATA[Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic]]> 6668924 464 Tom Holland Cameron 0 to-read 4.36 2003 Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic
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]]> <![CDATA[Simply Christian: Step-by-Step Basics of Christian Faith and Practice]]> 6638237 260 N.T. Wright Cameron 0 to-read 4.33 2006 Simply Christian: Step-by-Step Basics of Christian Faith and Practice
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]]> The Fall of Gondolin 210991547 In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwë, chief of the Valar: he is called the Lord of Waters, of all seas, lakes, and rivers under the sky. But he works in secret in Middle-earth to support the Noldor, the kindred of the Elves among whom were numbered Húrin and Túrin Turambar.
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Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, beautiful but undiscoverable. It was built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who, when they dwelt in Valinor, the land of the gods, rebelled against their rule and fled to Middle-earth. Turgon King of Gondolin is hated and feared above all his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to discover the marvellously hidden city, while the gods in Valinor in heated debate largely refuse to intervene in support of Ulmo’s desires and designs.
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Into this world comes Tuor, cousin of Túrin, the instrument of Ulmo’s designs. Guided unseen by him Tuor sets out from the land of his birth on the fearful journey to Gondolin, and in one of the most arresting moments in the history of Middle-earth the sea-god himself appears to him, rising out of the ocean in the midst of a storm. In Gondolin he becomes great; he is wedded to Idril, Turgon’s daughter, and their son is Eärendel, whose birth and profound importance in days to come is foreseen by Ulmo.
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At last comes the terrible ending. Morgoth learns through an act of supreme treachery all that he needs to mount a devastating attack on the city, with Balrogs and dragons and numberless Orcs. After a minutely observed account of the fall of Gondolin, the tale ends with the escape of Túrin and Idril, with the child Eärendel, looking back from a cleft in the mountains as they flee southward, at the blazing wreckage of their city. They were journeying into a new story, the Tale of Eärendel, which Tolkien never wrote, but which is sketched out in this book from other sources.
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Following his presentation of Beren and LĂşthien Christopher Tolkien has used the same â€history in sequenceâ€� mode in the writing of this edition of The Fall of Gondolin. In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, it was â€the first real story of this imaginary worldâ€� and, together with Beren and LĂşthien and The Children of HĂşrin, he regarded it as one of the three â€Great Talesâ€� of the Elder Days.

"An essential historical reference for Middle-earth fans . . . For enthusiasts, these glimpses into the burgeoning interconnectedness of Tolkien’s fiction are fascinating . . . Deep-lore delvers . . . will be rewarded with a thorough understanding of one of modern fantasy’s seminal works."�Entertainment Weekly
“As with the posthumously published â€The Children of HĂşrinâ€� and â€Beren and LĂşthien,â€� this entry has been painstakingly and, clearly, lovingly edited by his son and literary executor Christopher Tolkien. Taking place long before the events of â€The Hobbitâ€� and â€The Lord of the Rings,â€� the books fill in the historical record of those better-known stories . . . In detailing this vital â€� and indeed tragic â€� tale of Middle-earth lore, â€The Fall of Gondolinâ€� provides everything Tolkien’s readers expect . . . With apologies to Westeros, Narnia and whatever the Star Wars universe is called, Middle-earth stands as the most immersive and detailed fictional realm of our own age because of the different languages Tolkien â€� master philologist that he was â€� invented to describe it. Spending time in Middle-earth provides an opportunity to revel in his etymological derring-do . . . â€The Fall of Gondolinâ€� demonstrates yet again that Middle-earth boasts its own rich cosmology and history . . . [Christopher Tolkien’s] stewardship of his father’s legacy has been a tremendous success.”â€�Washington Post]]> 305 J.R.R. Tolkien Cameron 0 to-read 4.16 2018 The Fall of Gondolin
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]]> Pensées and Other Writings 57284607
Pascal's general intention was to confound scepticism about metaphysical questions. Some of the Pensées are fully developed literary reflections on the human condition,, some contradict others, and some remain jottings whose meaning will never be clear. The most important are among the most powerful aphorisms about human experience and behaviour ever written in any language.

This translation is the only one based on the Pensées as Pascal left them. It includes the principal dossiers classified by Pascal, as well as the essential portion of the important Writings on Grace. A detailed thematic index gives access to Pascal's areas of concern, while the selection of texts and the introduction help to show why Pascal changed the plan of his projected work before abandoning the book he might have written.

For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.]]> 320 Blaise Pascal 0192639706 Cameron 5 4.67 1670 Pensées and Other Writings
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]]> <![CDATA[Transhumanism and the Image of God: Today's Technology and the Future of Christian Discipleship]]> 44170803 187 Jacob Shatzer 0830865780 Cameron 0 currently-reading 4.00 Transhumanism and the Image of God: Today's Technology and the Future of Christian Discipleship
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]]> <![CDATA[Theoretical-Practical Theology, Vol. 2: Faith in the Triune God]]> 55155045 783 Petrus Van Mastricht 1601786751 Cameron 0 currently-reading 4.40 Theoretical-Practical Theology, Vol. 2: Faith in the Triune God
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]]> <![CDATA[A Little Book on the Christian Life]]> 39722506
In this new translation from the Latin, Drs. Aaron Denlinger and Burk Parsons capture Calvin’s biblical faithfulness, theological integrity, and pastor’s heart. This is a book for every Christian to pick up, read, and apply.]]> 126 John Calvin 1567697461 Cameron 0 to-read 4.61 1536 A Little Book on the Christian Life
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]]> <![CDATA[Meditate Your Weight: A 21-Day Retreat to Optimize Your Metabolism and Feel Great]]> 27972556 The mind makeover that makes over your metabolism.

Hundreds of medical studies have shown the spectacular health benefits of meditation.Ěý Now Tiffany Cruikshank, founder of Yoga Medicine, puts that scientific research to good, practical use by incorporating easy-to-use, targeted meditations into a unique weight-loss program. This 21-day plan optimizes health as well as body image by tapping the hidden strength of the mind.Ěý We learn a whole new way to lose weight; and it takes just a few relaxing and energizing minutes a day.

•ĚýHow to get advice for new meditators (no weird positions or chants required) •Ě�3, 5, 7, and 10 minute meditations that bust cravings, break self-defeating habits, stress-proof the body, and reboot the brain •ĚýWhat to eat—and the top 5 foods to consider avoiding•ĚýHow to continue your success after your 21-day retreat •ĚýĚ� 10 stress-relieving, cardio-revving yoga exercises to complement the planĚýEach day of the plan in Meditate Your Weight helps you explore and release what's weighing you down physically, emotionally, and mentally—the mental blocks, thoughts, habits, and behaviors that stand in your way—to make it easier to think more clearly, make better choices, and maximize metabolism.ĚýĚý As you lighten up on the inside, you’ll lighten up on the outside. ĚýLess stress=less belly fat.Ěý More calm + more balance = a healthier you.- Well+Good “The 10 Most Exciting Healthy Books to Read in 2016”]]> 323 Tiffany Lac, Maom Cruikshank 0804187975 Cameron 0 to-read 3.73 2016 Meditate Your Weight: A 21-Day Retreat to Optimize Your Metabolism and Feel Great
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]]> The Infinite Game 38597764 So many organizations and individuals are obsessed with winning. But how do you win a game that never really ends? There is no such thing, for example, as "winning" business.

Simon Sinek's Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last have helped millions of readers see the hidden rules that govern our behavior. Now The Infinite Game picks up where those books left off, challenging us to rethink our perspective on how organizations really work. This time Sinek explores a deceptively simple How do you stay ahead in a game with no end?

Games like basketball and chess are finite, with firm rules and clear endpoints. But business, for example, is infinite -- there's ultimately no such thing as "winning" because there's always a new set of challenges. Those who thrive in the long run are those who play by infinite rules. They do things that enable them to out-maneuver, out-innovate, and outlast their competitors.

Trying to play an infinite game with a finite mindset can be catastrophic. During the Vietnam War, for instance, America won nearly every battle and killed many more enemy troops but still lost the war. The metrics by which they kept score ultimately didn't matter. The North Vietnamese were willing to endure any hardship for as long as it took to force the Americans to give up. The North Vietnamese played the Infinite Game.

Through a wide range of examples, Sinek explores how infinite players in any field can exhaust their competitors, stay ahead for the long run, and create strong organizations, built to weather nearly any storm. Great leaders instinctively play the infinite game rather than chase short-term gains. Now the rest of us can understand how they do it.]]> 272 Simon Sinek 0735213526 Cameron 0 to-read 4.34 2017 The Infinite Game
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]]> <![CDATA[John: The Divinity of Christ (Jeremiah Bible Study Series)]]> 42800515
Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the book of John in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today.

As one of Jesus' closest disciples, John's gospel account gives us a unique glimpse into the significance of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. John reveals how Jesus came to provide "living water" to quench our deep spiritual thirst for the things of God. He shows how Jesus is the "bread of life" who satisfies our deep spiritual hunger. And he reveals how Jesus is the only way we can obtain that eternal life.

Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to

Getting An opening question to introduce you to the lesson.Setting the A short reflection to explain the context of the study.Exploring the The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions.Reviewing the Questions to help you identify key points in the reading.Applying the Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives.Reflecting on the A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson.—ABOUT THE SERIES�

The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book.]]> 158 David Jeremiah 0310091586 Cameron 0 to-read 4.63 John: The Divinity of Christ (Jeremiah Bible Study Series)
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]]> <![CDATA[Something Wicked This Way Comes (Green Town, #2)]]> 18305608
A carnival rolls in sometime after the midnight hour on a chill Midwestern October eve, ushering in Halloween a week before its time. A calliope's shrill siren song beckons to all with a seductive promise of dreams and youth regained. In this season of dying, Cooger & Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show has come to Green Town, Illinois, to destroy every life touched by its strange and sinister mystery. And two inquisitive boys standing precariously on the brink of adulthood will soon discover the secret of the satanic raree-show's smoke, mazes, and mirrors, as they learn all too well the heavy cost of wishes -- and the stuff of nightmare.]]> 294 Ray Bradbury 0062242172 Cameron 0 to-read 4.00 1962 Something Wicked This Way Comes (Green Town, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith]]> 175747 424 Richard J. Foster 0060628227 Cameron 4 4.22 1989 Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith
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]]> <![CDATA[Dictionary of Christian Spirituality]]> 10602616 864 Zondervan 031029066X Cameron 4 4.00 2011 Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
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]]> Charles Dickens: A Life 12042722 500 Claire Tomalin 1101547995 Cameron 0 to-read 4.27 2011 Charles Dickens: A Life
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]]> <![CDATA[The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis]]> 20613948 The White Witch, Aslan, fauns and talking beasts, centaurs and epic battles between good and evil -- all these have become a part of our collective imagination through the classic volumes of The Chronicles of Narnia. Over the past half century, children everywhere have escaped into this world and delighted in its wonders and enchantments. Yet what we do know of the man who created Narnia? This biography sheds new light on the making of the original Narnian, C. S. Lewis himself.

Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential religious writer of his day. An Oxford don and scholar of medieval literature, he loved to debate philosophy at his local pub, and his wartime broadcasts on the basics of Christian belief made him a celebrity in his native Britain. Yet one of the most intriguing aspects of Clive Staples Lewis remains a mystery. How did this middle-aged Irish bachelor turn to the writing of stories for children -- stories that would become among the most popular and beloved ever written?

Alan Jacobs masterfully tells the story of the original Narnian. From Lewis's childhood days in Ireland playing with his brother, Warnie, to his horrific experiences in the trenches during World War I, to his friendship with J. R. R. Tolkien (and other members of the "Inklings"), and his remarkable late-life marriage to Joy Davidman, Jacobs traces the events and people that shaped Lewis's philosophy, theology, and fiction. The result is much more than a conventional biography of Lewis: Jacobs tells the story of a profound and extraordinary imagination. For those who grew up with Narnia, or for those just discovering it, The Narnian tells a remarkable tale of a man who knew great loss and great delight, but who knew above all that the world holds far more richness and meaning than the average eye can see.

]]> 368 Alan Jacobs Cameron 0 to-read 4.13 2005 The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis
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]]> <![CDATA[The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves]]> 24043208 Hearts Minds Bookstore's Best Books
Outreach Magazine's Resources of the Year We're all infected with a spiritual disease. Its name is shame. Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our personal lives and vocational endeavors. It seeks to destroy our identity in Christ, replacing it with a damaged version of ourselves that results in unhealed pain and brokenness. But God is telling a different story for your life. Psychiatrist Curt Thompson unpacks the soul of shame, revealing its ubiquitous nature and neurobiological roots. He also provides the theological and practical tools necessary to dismantle shame, based on years of researching its damaging effects and counseling people to overcome those wounds. Thompson's expertise and compassion will help you identify your own pains and struggles and find freedom from the lifelong negative messages that bind you. Rewrite the story of your life and embrace healing and wholeness as you discover and defeat shame's insidious agenda.]]> 206 Curt Thompson 0830844333 Cameron 0 to-read 4.31 2015 The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves
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]]> <![CDATA[Religion in the Modern World: From Cathedrals to Cults]]> 910912 The people of the Middle Ages did what the Church told them God required. A small number of highly trained officials, acting on behalf of the state and the people, glorified God. They did so with a liturgy and with music that was far too complex for the active participation of lay people. Services were conducted not in the local language but in Latin, with ordinary people simply expected to behave morally, to attend church on the great feast days, and to finance the professionals who did the serious religious work. As Bruce shows, religion of this time was very straightforward: "Do God's will, or you'll go to Hell." It was a time when religion and superstition went hand in hand, as priests prayed for the salvation of the general public and saints offered powerful remedies for ailments. St. Wilgerfort, for example, could help wives be rid of their husbands, while other saints could protect men and cattle and visit plague on one's enemies.
It was not until the Reformation and the innovations of Martin Luther and John Calvin, Bruce points out, that religion was given back to the people. This period was marked by a focus on the individual, as local languages replaced Latin, hymns were sung to simple folk melodies, and a personal response to God was encouraged. More importantly, believing the right things took priority over performing the correct ritual. With this change came competing convictions and a newfound responsibility for one's own salvation, as well as a greater interest in finding a sect that most closely resembled one's particular lifestyle. Individualism now took on a new meaning: the right to do what we wanted provided it did not harm others. This consumer oriented mentality, coupled with the desire to avoid the church's less forgiving denominations, brought about a flowering of new religions and "New Age" innovations, from white witchcraft and goddess worship to doomsday cults. It is the cult, Bruce
argues, with its emphasis on the freedom to do whatever one thinks is right, that will define religion in the twenty-first century.
Lively and accessible, Religion in the Modern World provides a comprehensive description of the changes in Western religion over the last 450 years, and an intriguing view of the direction religion is heading in the future. It is an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in looking behind the headlines for the place of religion in today's society.]]> 268 Steve Bruce 0198781512 Cameron 4 3.46 1996 Religion in the Modern World: From Cathedrals to Cults
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]]> Antony and Cleopatra 19028461
Drawing on his prodigious knowledge of the ancient world and his keen sense of the period’s military and political history, Goldsworthy creates a singular portrait of the iconic lovers. “Antony and Cleopatra were first and foremost political animals,� explains Goldsworthy, who places politics and ideology at the heart of their storied romance. Undertaking a close analysis of ancient sources and archaeological evidence, Goldsworthy bridges the gaps of current scholarship and dispels misconceptions that have entered the popular consciousness. He explains why Cleopatra was consistently portrayed by Hollywood as an Egyptian, even though she was really Greek, and argues that Antony had far less military experience than anyone would suspect from reading Shakespeare and other literature. Goldsworthy makes an important case for understanding Antony as a powerful Roman senator and political force in his own right.

A masterfully told—and deeply human—story of love, politics, and ambition, Goldsworthy’s Antony and Cleopatra delivers a compelling reassessment of a major episode in ancient history.]]> 617 Adrian Goldsworthy 0300167008 Cameron 0 to-read 4.25 2010 Antony and Cleopatra
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]]> Paul: A Biography 35491867
For centuries, Paul, the apostle who "saw the light on the Road to Damascus" and made a miraculous conversion from zealous Pharisee persecutor to devoted follower of Christ, has been one of the church’s most widely cited saints. While his influence on Christianity has been profound, N. T. Wright argues that Bible scholars and pastors have focused so much attention on Paul’s letters and theology that they have too often overlooked the essence of the man’s life and the extreme unlikelihood of what he achieved.

To Wright, "The problem is that Paul is central to any understanding of earliest Christianity, yet Paul was a Jew; for many generations Christians of all kinds have struggled to put this together." Wright contends that our knowledge of Paul and appreciation for his legacy cannot be complete without an understanding of his Jewish heritage. Giving us a thoughtful, in-depth exploration of the human and intellectual drama that shaped Paul, Wright provides greater clarity of the apostle’s writings, thoughts, and ideas and helps us see them in a fresh, innovative way.

Paul is a compelling modern biography that reveals the apostle’s greater role in Christian history—as an inventor of new paradigms for how we understand Jesus and what he accomplished—and celebrates his stature as one of the most effective and influential intellectuals in human history.]]> 476 N.T. Wright Cameron 0 to-read 4.46 2018 Paul: A Biography
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]]> <![CDATA[A Mind Awake: An Anthology of C. S. Lewis]]> 34296943
C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—wrote widely on all the main themes of Christian God, Jesus, the Trinity, Scripture, sin, evil, nature, sex, the Christian life, prayer, faith, compassion, guilt, and forgiveness. A Mind Awake includes hundreds of short excerpts, curated from the full range of his works and organized them by theme.

Useful as both a reference work and as a devotional resource, A Mind Awake contains hidden gems of wisdom that are provocative, whimsical, and insightful, and is an ideal introduction to this towering figure who has profoundly influenced modern Christianity.]]> 315 C.S. Lewis 0062565540 Cameron 0 to-read 4.38 1968 A Mind Awake: An Anthology of C. S. Lewis
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]]> <![CDATA[The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales]]> 50278296 164 The History Press 0750992875 Cameron 0 to-read 3.99 2019 The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales
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]]> J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography 21420045
Then suddenly his life changed dramatically. One day while grading essay papers he found himself writing 'In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit' -- and worldwide renown awaited him.

Humphrey Carpenter was given unrestricted access to all Tolkien's papers, and interviewed his friends and family. From these sources he follows the long and painful process of creation that produced THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE SILMARILLION and offers a wealth of information about the life and work of the twentieth century's most cherished author.]]> 385 Humphrey Carpenter 0547524420 Cameron 0 to-read 4.42 1977 J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography
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]]> The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien 17367217
â€It is not possible even at great length to "pot" The Lord of the Rings in a paragraph or two. It was begun in 1936, and every part has been written many timesâ€� the labour has been colossal; and it must stand or fall, practically as it is.â€�

J.R.R. Tolkien was one of the most prolific letter writers of this century. Over the years he wrote to his publishers, his family, to friends (including C.S. Lewis, W.H. Auden and Naomi Mitchison) and to fans of his books. The letters present a fascinating and highly detailed portrait of the man in many of his aspects: as storyteller, scholar, Catholic, parent and observer of the world around him. They also shed much light on his creative genius and grand design for the creation of a whole new world � Middle-earth.�This collection will appeal not only to the legions of Tolkien fans, but will entertain anyone who appreciates the art of letter-writing, of which Tolkien was a master.

â€I am nearly always written to as Tolkein (not by you): I do not know why, since it is pronounced by me always -keen.â€�(]]> 480 Humphrey Carpenter 0007381239 Cameron 0 to-read 4.41 1981 The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
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]]> <![CDATA[Scotland: A History from Earliest Times]]> 34803237 Five hundred million years of Scottish history from the author of Arthur and the Lost “Deserves a prominent place in the history canonâ€� (Scots Magazine). Ěý Covering the Ice Age to the recent Scottish Referendum, the acclaimed historian and author explores the history of the Scottish nation. Focusing on key moments such as the Battle of Bannockburn and the Jacobite risings, Moffat also features other episodes in history that are perhaps less well documented. Ěý From prehistoric timber halls to inventions and literature, Moffat’s epic explores the drama of battle, change, loss, and innovation interspersed with the lives of ordinary Scottish folk, the men and women who defined a nation. Ěý “Moffat plunders the facts and fables to create a richly-detailed and comprehensive analysis of a nation’s past and references a huge number of sources.â€� —Scotland Magazine Ěý “The great thing about Moffat’s account is that, for all its emphasis on uncertainty, it rattles along with complete narrative certainty, to the extent that great events consistently take even a historically literate reader unawares.â€� —Scottish Review of Books Ěý “A very readable, well-researched and fluent account.â€� —Scotland on Sunday]]> 843 Alistair Moffat Cameron 0 to-read 3.84 2015 Scotland: A History from Earliest Times
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]]> Reflections on the Psalms 33780949
In this wise and enlightening book, C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—examines the Psalms. As Lewis divines the meaning behind these timeless poetic verses, he makes clear their significance in our daily lives, and reminds us of their power to illuminate moments of grace.]]> 184 C.S. Lewis 006256546X Cameron 0 to-read 4.15 1958 Reflections on the Psalms
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]]> Van Gogh: The Life 40819475 Ěý
Though countless books have been written about Van Gogh, no serious, ambitious examination of his life has been attempted in more than seventy years. Naifeh and Smith have re-created Van Gogh’s life with an astounding vividness and psychological acuity that bring a completely new and sympathetic understanding to this unique artistic genius.]]> 976 Steven Naifeh Cameron 0 to-read 4.27 2011 Van Gogh: The Life
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]]> <![CDATA[Thessaly: The Complete Trilogy]]> 34758504 Thessaly: The Just City, The Philosopher Kings, Necessity will be available in a trade paperback omnibus.

The goddess Athena and her brother Apollo think they are creating a utopia. Populate the island of Atlantis with extraordinary men, women, and children from throughout history. Become human and integrate with the harmonious society forged on the tenets of Plato's Republic. But they soon find out even paradise is susceptible to the unpredictability, violence, and lust of mortals and immortals alike.

Spanning from sandy shores to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, gods and humans contend with their vices on a quest to achieve the ultimate society in critically acclaimed author Jo Walton's vigorous exploration of the human condition, Thessaly.]]> 718 Jo Walton 0765399008 Cameron 0 to-read 4.33 Thessaly: The Complete Trilogy
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]]> <![CDATA[Third Girl (Hercule Poirot, #40)]]> 61921746 In this breathtaking Agatha Christie mystery, theĚýThird GirlĚýsharing a London flat with two others announces to Hercule Poirot that she’s a murderer and then disappears. The masterful investigator must figure out whether the missing girl is a criminal, a victim, or merely insane.

Three young women share a London flat. The first is a coolly efficient secretary. The second is an artist. The third interrupts Hercule Poirot’s breakfast confessing that she is a murderer—and then promptly disappears.

Slowly, Poirot learns of the rumors surrounding the mysterious third girl, her family, and her disappearance. Yet hard evidence is needed before the great detective can pronounce her guilty, innocent, or insane.�

]]> 272 Agatha Christie Cameron 0 to-read 4.20 1966 Third Girl (Hercule Poirot, #40)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales]]> 56518852 347 Billy Teare 0750994606 Cameron 0 to-read 3.73 The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales
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]]> <![CDATA[Scottish History: Strange but True]]> 62838140 194 John Hamilton Cameron 0 to-read 3.82 Scottish History: Strange but True
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]]> <![CDATA[Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Mk1-MOD1]]> 54529554 The instant New York Times bestseller!

FIND YOUR WILL, FIND YOUR DISCIPLINE--AND YOU WILL FIND YOUR FREEDOM

Jocko Willink's methods for success were born in the SEAL Teams, where he spent most of his adult life, enlisting after high school and rising through the ranks to become the commander of the most highly decorated special operations unit of the war in Iraq. In Discipline Equals Freedom, the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Extreme Ownership describes how he lives that mantra: the mental and physical disciplines he imposes on himself in order to achieve freedom in all aspects of life. Many books offer advice on how to overcome obstacles and reach your goals—but that advice often misses the most critical ingredient: discipline. Without discipline, there will be no real progress. Discipline Equals Freedom covers it all, including strategies and tactics for conquering weakness, procrastination, and fear, and specific physical training presented in workouts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced athletes, and even the best sleep habits and food intake recommended to optimize performance.

Within these pages discover the keys to becoming stronger, smarter, faster, and healthier. There is only one way to achieve true freedom: The Way of Discipline. Read this book and find The Way.]]> 238 Jocko Willink 1250276187 Cameron 0 to-read 4.39 2017 Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Mk1-MOD1
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]]> <![CDATA[Becoming a King: The Path to Restoring the Heart of a Man]]> 49289894
Journey with Morgan Snyder as he walks alongside men (and the women who love and encourage them) to rediscover the path of inner transformation. Becoming a King is an invitation into a radical reconstruction of much of what we’ve come to believe about God, masculinity, and the meaning of life.

Curated and distilled over more than two decades and drawn from the lives of more than seventy-five men, Morgan shares his discovery of an ancient and reliable path to restoring and becoming the kind of man who can wield power for good. With examples from the lives of the great heroes of faith as well as wise men from Morgan’s own life, break through doubt and discover the power of restoration.

In Becoming a King, you

Reconstruct your understanding of masculinity and who God truly intended you to beLearn to become a man of unshakable strength and courageReclaim your identity, integrity, and purposeTraveling this path isn’t easy. But the heroic journey detailed within the pages of Becoming a King leads to real life—to men becoming as solid and mighty as oak trees, teeming with strength and courage to bring healing to a hurting world; and to sons, husbands, brothers, and friends becoming the kind of kings to whom God can entrust his kingdom.

Ěý]]> 240 Morgan Snyder Cameron 0 to-read 4.35 Becoming a King: The Path to Restoring the Heart of a Man
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]]> <![CDATA[The Magician's Land (The Magicians, #3)]]> 19103097 The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy

Quentin Coldwater has lost everything. He has been cast out of Fillory, the secret magical land of his childhood dreams that he once ruled. Everything he had fought so hard for, not to mention his closest friends, is sealed away in a land Quentin may never again visit. With nothing left to lose he returns to where his story began, the Brakebills Preparatory College of Magic. But he can’t hide from his past, and it’s not long before it comes looking for him. Meanwhile, the magical barriers that keep Fillory safe are failing, and barbarians from the north have invaded. Eliot and Janet, the rulers of Fillory, embark on a final quest to save their beloved world, only to discover a situation far more complex—and far more dire—than anyone had envisioned.

Along with Plum, a brilliant young magician with a dark secret of her own, Quentin sets out on a crooked path through a magical demimonde of gray magic and desperate characters. His new life takes him back to old haunts, like Antarctica and the Neitherlands, and old friends he thought were lost forever. He uncovers buried secrets and hidden evils and ultimately the key to a sorcerous masterwork, a spell that could create a magical utopia. But all roads lead back to Fillory, where Quentin must face his fears and put things right or die trying.

The Magician’s Land is an intricate and fantastical thriller, and an epic of love and redemption that brings the Magicians trilogy to a magnificent conclusion, confirming it as one of the great achievements in modern fantasy. It’s the story of a boy becoming a man, an apprentice becoming a master, and a broken land finally becoming whole.]]> 402 Lev Grossman Cameron 0 to-read 4.14 2014 The Magician's Land (The Magicians, #3)
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]]> George V: Never a Dull Moment 59122872 The prequel to The the first truly candid portrait of George V and Mary, the Queen's grandparents and creators of the modern monarchy

The lasting reputation of George V is for dullness. His biographer Harold Nicolson famously quipped that 'he did nothing at all but kill animals and stick in stamps'.

But is that really all there was to King George, a monarch confronted by a series of crises thought to be the most testing faced by any twentieth-century British sovereign? As Tommy Lascelles, one of the most perceptive royal advisers, put 'He was dull, beyond dispute -- but my God, his reign never had a dull moment.'

Throughout his reign, George V navigated a constitutional crisis, the First World War, the fall of thirteen European monarchies and the rise of Bolshevism. The suffragette Emily Davison threw herself under his horse at the Derby, he refused asylum to his cousin the Tsar Nicholas II and he facilitated the first Labour government.

How this supposedly limited man steered the Crown through so many perils is a gripping tale. With unprecedented access to the archives, Jane Ridley has been able to reassess the many myths associated with this dramatic period for the first time.]]> 571 Jane Ridley Cameron 0 to-read 4.35 2021 George V: Never a Dull Moment
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]]> Orthodox Dogmatic Theology 23791900 EXPANDED THIRD EDITION: In the first English edition, Fr. Seraphim added many substantive footnotes in order to provide clarification on certain points or to introduce helpful information not included in the main text. In this third English edition, yet more notes have been added, primarily consisting of quotations from the Holy Fathers, in order to further elucidate Orthodox doctrines. This edition also includes a new preface, a new bibliography, and an expanded index.]]> 655 Michael Pomazansky Cameron 0 to-read 4.61 1984 Orthodox Dogmatic Theology
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]]> A Wanted Man 29361843
Satan is obsessed with bringing you to ruin--your marriage, yourĚýfamily, yourĚýcareer, yourĚýfinances. . .nothing is off limits. He wants to take it all.

The Bible says in John 10:10: "The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy". . .and just when you let down yourĚýguard and are at yourĚýweakest point, Satan will attack.

InĚý A Wanted Man ,ĚýJason Cruise—author, speaker, and producer—explains what life looks like from behind enemy lines, what Satan has on his mind at all times, what you can do to win the war against yourĚýsoul, and how you can win again if you have already failed.ĚýA must-read for every man who is a follower of Christ.

Includes links to Jason's dedicated YouTube channel will help you make a more personal connection on topics like]]> 192 Jason Cruise 1634098501 Cameron 3 3.95 A Wanted Man
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]]> <![CDATA[The Man in the Mirror: Solving the 24 Problems Men Face]]> 21816679 400 Patrick Morley 0310331757 Cameron 3 4.10 1989 The Man in the Mirror: Solving the 24 Problems Men Face
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]]> East of Eden 55378851 A masterpiece of Biblical scope, and the magnum opus of one of America’s most enduring authors, in a commemorative hardcover edition
Ěý
In his journal, Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck called East of Eden "the first book," and indeed it has the primordial power and simplicity of myth. Set in the rich farmland of California's Salinas Valley, this sprawling and often brutal novel follows the intertwined destinies of two families—the Trasks and the Hamiltons—whose generations helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel.

The masterpiece of Steinbeck’s later years, East of Eden is a work in which Steinbeck created his most mesmerizing characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence. Adapted for the 1955 film directed by Elia Kazan introducing James Dean, and read by thousands as the book that brought Oprah’s Book Club back, East of Eden has remained vitally present in American culture for over half a century.]]> 620 John Steinbeck Cameron 0 to-read 4.59 1952 East of Eden
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]]> <![CDATA[Medieval Christianity: A New History]]> 24313236 An expansive guide to the medieval world, with new attention to women, ordinary parishioners, attitudes toward Jews and Muslims, and more

For many, the medieval world seems dark and foreign—an often brutal and seemingly irrational time of superstition, miracles, and strange relics. The aggressive pursuit of heretics and attempts to control the “Holy Land� might come to mind. Yet the medieval world produced much that is part of our world today, including universities, the passion for Roman architecture and the development of the gothic style, pilgrimage, the emergence of capitalism, and female saints.

This new narrative history of medieval Christianity, spanning the period 500 to 1500 CE, attempts to integrate what is familiar to readers with new themes and narratives. Elements of novelty in the book include a steady focus on the role of women in Christianity; the relationships among Christians, Jews, and Muslims; the experience of ordinary parishioners; the adventure of asceticism, devotion, and worship; and instruction through drama, architecture, and art. Madigan expertly integrates these areas of focus with more traditional themes, such as the evolution and decline of papal power; the nature and repression of heresy; sanctity and pilgrimage; the conciliar movement; and the break between the old Western church and its reformers.

Illustrated with more than forty photographs of physical remains, this book promises to become an essential guide to a historical era of profound influence.]]> 512 Kevin J. Madigan 0300158874 Cameron 0 to-read 4.32 2015 Medieval Christianity: A New History
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]]> <![CDATA[A Severe Mercy: A Heartrending Memoir of Love, Faith, Grief, and the Healing Power of God, Featuring Unseen Letters from C. S. Lewis]]> 12389226 242 Sheldon Vanauken Cameron 0 to-read 4.44 1977 A Severe Mercy: A Heartrending Memoir of Love, Faith, Grief, and the Healing Power of God, Featuring Unseen Letters from C. S. Lewis
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]]> <![CDATA[From and Before God: A Practical Introduction to Expository Preaching]]> 48567160 204 Sugel Michelén 1535971037 Cameron 0 to-read 5.00 From and Before God: A Practical Introduction to Expository Preaching
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]]> <![CDATA[A Greek Reader’s Apostolic Fathers]]> 42495353 0 Alan S. Bandy 1532650728 Cameron 0 to-read 4.60 A Greek Reader’s Apostolic Fathers
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last Wish (The Witcher, #0.5)]]> 51633549 Alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here

Geralt of Rivia is a witcher. A cunning sorcerer. A merciless assassin. And a cold-blooded killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is good... and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.

A collection of short stories introducing Geralt of Rivia, to be followed by the first novel in the actual series, The Blood of Elves. Note that, while The Last Wish was published after The Sword of Destiny, the stories contained in The Last Wish take place first chronologically, and many of the individual stories were published before The Sword of Destiny.]]> 292 Andrzej Sapkowski Cameron 0 to-read 4.21 1993 The Last Wish (The Witcher, #0.5)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Practice: Shipping Creative Work]]> 53879993 From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.

Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.

Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary author Seth Godin, The Practice will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work. Godin insists that writer's block is a myth, that consistency is far more important than authenticity, and that experiencing the imposter syndrome is a sign that you're a well-adjusted human. Most of all, he shows you what it takes to turn your passion from a private distraction to a productive contribution, the one you've been seeking to share all along.

With this book as your guide, you'll learn to dance with your fear. To take the risks worth taking. And to embrace the empathy required to make work that contributes with authenticity and joy.]]> 271 Seth Godin 0593328981 Cameron 0 to-read 4.28 2020 The Practice: Shipping Creative Work
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]]> <![CDATA[Midwinter Murder: Fireside Tales from the Queen of Mystery]]> 53755050

"Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.â€� —Tana French, New York TimesĚýbestselling author of the Dublin Murder Squad novels

An all-new collection of winter-themed stories from the Queen of Mystery , just in time for the holidays —including the original version of “Christmas Adventure,� never before released in the United States!

There’s a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter . . . It’s the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fire with these wintry whodunits from the legendary Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This chilling compendium of short stories—some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple—is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect holiday gift for mystery lovers.

]]> 306 Agatha Christie 0063055481 Cameron 0 to-read 4.17 2020 Midwinter Murder: Fireside Tales from the Queen of Mystery
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]]> <![CDATA[Charles Dickens: Compassion and Contradiction: With a Christmas Carol Introduction]]> 51255294 The celebrated works of Charles Dickens are read and loved around the globe. But who was the man behind the stories? And how did his turbulent personal life contribute to his literary genius?

Separated from his family at the age of twelve after his father was sent to a debtor’s prison, young Charles was sent to work in a boot factory, living a solitary existence in the streets of Victorian London. A sensitive child, he never recovered from the emotional wounds of his childhood and would later inject his experiences into his writing, become a lifelong advocate for the poor.

But despite his compassion for the downtrodden, Dickens was known by many around him to be a heartless and sometimes cruel man. Known for his poignant characterisations of children in his work, he had a strained relationship with his own family and had little sympathy towards his depressed wife.

As fascinating and complex a character as any of his own creations, the real Charles Dickens was a mass of contradictions. In this illuminating biography, Karen Kenyon vividly divulges and dissects the true nature of one of the most remarkable authors in the English language.

Praise for Karen Kenyon

’For those who love Dickens� Kenyon's biography offers surprising contradictions and revelations in this concise, yet vividly detailed account of his life and literature.� - Kathi Diamant, author of Kafka's Last Love

'Karen Kenyon, a wonderful writer herself, illuminates one of the greatest of all writers in a special, compassionate way.' - Richard Marek, author of Works of Genius

'Compassion and Contradiction paints a thoroughly enjoyable portrait of the famous author's complex personality and life story. Through Ms. Kenyon's depth of knowledge and passion for the English writer and his work, Dickens is made accessible to a new generation of readers.' - Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes, author of Intimate Geography.

Karen Kenyon is a journalist and author. She teaches Creative Writing at Mira Costa College in Cardiff, California. Her books include Sunshower and The Bronte Family: Passionate Literary Geniuses.
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]]> <![CDATA[The Anthology of English Folk Tales]]> 60745324 194 The History Press 0750978945 Cameron 0 to-read 3.84 The Anthology of English Folk Tales
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]]> <![CDATA[After Acts: Exploring the Lives and Legends of the Apostles]]> 22544741 What really happened after Acts'

If you’ve ever wondered what happened to the biblical characters after Acts—from the well-known Matthew to the lesser-known Bartholomew—then this book is for you. Join Dr. Bryan Litfin as he guides you through Scripture and other ancient literature to sift fact from fiction, real-life from legend.Ěý

Skillfully researched and clearly written,ĚýAfter ActsĚýis as accurate as it is engaging. Gain a window into the religious milieu of the ancient and medieval church. Unearth artifacts and burial sites. Learn what really happened to your favorite characters and what you should truly remember them for.


Did Paul ever make it to Spain' Was he beheaded in Rome'
Is it true that Peter was crucified upside down'
Was the Virgin Mary really bodily assumed into heaven'
The book of Acts ends at chapter 28. But its characters lived on.Ěý]]> 200 Bryan M. Litfin 0802412408 Cameron 0 to-read 3.87 2015 After Acts: Exploring the Lives and Legends of the Apostles
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]]> <![CDATA[Quest for the Historical Apostles: Tracing Their Lives and Legacies]]> 35138450 328 W. Brian Shelton 0801098556 Cameron 0 to-read 3.97 Quest for the Historical Apostles: Tracing Their Lives and Legacies
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]]> <![CDATA[Counterfeit Christianity: The Persistence of Errors in the Church]]> 26036060 186 Roger E. Olson 150180510X Cameron 4 4.00 2015 Counterfeit Christianity: The Persistence of Errors in the Church
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]]> <![CDATA[Marie-Antoinette: The Making of a French Queen]]> 50764621 A new look which fundamentally overturns our understanding of this famously "out of touch" queen

Who was the real Marie-Antoinette? She was mistrusted and reviled in her own time, and today she is portrayed as a lightweight incapable of understanding the events that engulfed her. In this new account, John Hardman redresses the balance and sheds fresh light on Marie-Antoinette’s story.

Hardman shows how Marie-Antoinette played a significant but misunderstood role in the crisis of the monarchy. Drawing on new sources, he describes how, from the outset, Marie-Antoinette refused to prioritize the aggressive foreign policy of her mother, Maria-Theresa, bravely took over the helm from Louis XVI after the collapse of his morale, and, when revolution broke out, listened to the Third Estate and worked closely with repentant radicals to give the constitutional monarchy a fighting chance. For the first time, Hardman demonstrates exactly what influence Marie-Antoinette had and when and how she exerted it.]]> 376 John Hardman 0300249039 Cameron 0 to-read 3.82 2019 Marie-Antoinette: The Making of a French Queen
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]]> <![CDATA[The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago: The Complete Cultural Handbook]]> 19310205 949 David M. Gitlitz Cameron 0 to-read 4.28 2000 The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago: The Complete Cultural Handbook
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]]> The Politics of Friendship 51624373 The most influential of contemporary philosophers, Jacques Derrida, explores the idea of friendship�and its political consequences, past and future�through writings by Aristotle, Nietzsche, Cicero, and more. Until relatively recently, Jacques Derrida was seen by many as nothing more than the high priest of Deconstruction, by turns stimulating and fascinating, yet always somewhat disengaged from the central political questions of our time. Or so it seemed. Derrida’s “political turn,� marked especially by the appearance of Specters of Marx, has surprised some and delighted others. In The Politics of Friendship Derrida renews and enriches this orientation through an examination of the political history of the idea of friendship pursued down the ages. Derrida’s thoughts are haunted throughout the book by the strange and provocative address attributed to Aristotle, “my friends, there is no friend� and its inversions by later philosophers such as Montaigne, Kant, Nietzsche, Schmitt and Blanchot. The exploration allows Derrida to recall and restage the ways in which all the oppositional couples of Western philosophy and political thought—friendship and enmity, private and public life—have become madly and dangerously unstable. At the same time he dissects genealogy itself, the familiar and male-centered notion of fraternity and the virile virtue whose authority has gone unquestioned in our culture of friendship and our models of democracy The future of the political, for Derrida, becomes the future of friends, the invention of a radically new friendship, of a deeper and more inclusive democracy. This remarkable book, his most profoundly important for many years, offers a challenging and inspiring vision of that future.]]> 452 Jacques Derrida 1789602629 Cameron 0 to-read 3.00 1994 The Politics of Friendship
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]]> <![CDATA[Christianity and Its Competitors: The New Faces of Old Heresies]]> 5838164 208 James A. McGoldrick 1845501403 Cameron 4 4.11 2006 Christianity and Its Competitors: The New Faces of Old Heresies
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