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A Signature Performance: Kenneth Branagh plays this like a campfire ghost story, told by a haunted, slightly insane Marlow.

Galbraith's classic on the "economics of abundance" is, in the words of the New York Times, "a compelling challenge to conventional thought". With customary clarity, eloquence, and humor, Galbraith cuts to the heart of what economic security means (and doesn't mean) in today's world and lays bare the hazards of individual and societal complacence about economic inequity.

From Genesis to Revelation: A 66 Chapter Christian Bible Study is a comprehensive guide to the entire Christian Bible, covering all 66 books. This book provides readers with a detailed analysis and understanding of the Bible, from its creation story in Genesis to the end times prophesied in the book of Revelation. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to one of the 66 books of the Bible, providing readers with an overview of the book's content, themes, and historical context. The chapters are written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers of all levels of biblical ...

The American philosopher and literary critic Kenneth Burke was an "ideologist" (although he never called himself this, and added to that, he spent most of his life avoiding the Marxist term of ideology to describe human "systems" of ideas). Burke instead used the terms "orientation," "rationalization," "perspective," "critical perspective," "way of life," "critical mind-frame," "Weltanschauung," and "gestalt" to describe basically the main idea behind ideology: "a system of ideas, aiming at social or political action." The first definition of ideology that Burke lists in A Rhetoric of ...

They crossed the stars to build a new home. But by the time they arrived, humanity was already a ghost. After the harrowing journey of the Aurora across centuries and light-years, Captain Morrow and her mismatched crew hoped to find an untouched world ripe for hope and rebuilding. Instead, they awaken to a silent planet—its cities shattered, its stations derelict, and the only survivor a centuries-old, half-human being whose memories might be as dangerous as they are vital. Determined to understand their fate and claim a place in this impossible future, Morrow’s crew must navigate the ...

This book will provide a comprehensive overview of the human body, focusing on the intricacies of its anatomy and physiology. It will be aimed at a general audience, from high school students to adults who want to deepen their understanding of the human body. The book will be divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific system of the body, such as the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Each chapter will begin with an introduction to the system and its functions, followed by a detailed explanation of its anatomy, ...

The first time Kelly Coburn bumped into him, she brushed it off as a chance encounter. The second time was no coincidence. The third time, he dropped an impossible bombshell and left her with a head full of questions. Who is the mysterious man in the brown suit? What does he want? Is there any wine in the fridge? As her life descends into chaos, Kelly’s questions lead her along a twisting path toward the truth - a truth she could never have imagined.

In this autobiography, woven from personal pieces composed over the course of a celebrated writing life of more than 50 years, you'll meet William Buckley the boy, growing up in a family of 10 children; Buckley the daring young political enfant terrible, whose debut book, God and Man at Yale, was a shocking New York Times best seller; Buckley the editor of National Review, widely hailed as the founder of the modern conservative movement; and Buckley the husband and father.

Born to die. Raised to live. Commissioned to teach the world faith. On August 20, 1917, a doctor in McKinney, Texas, laid a lifeless baby on the foot of a bed and walked away. "Feed this to him," he said, handing the grandmother a packet of formula. "It will last longer than he will." He was wrong. That two-pound baby would grow up to shake the foundations of the Christian world. But first, he would have to survive a childhood without a father, a body that wouldn't let him run and play, and a deathbed sentence from five doctors who said no one in his condition had ever lived past sixteen. ...

Ask the typical person about the origins of the Anglican Church and thoughts automatically turn to the 16th century, Henry VIII, and the Protestant Reformation. But the spirituality and history of the Anglican tradition go back over 1000 years before the 16th century, and is filled with such notable characters as Saint Patrick, St. Columba of Iona, and St. Hilda of Whitby. Join Bishop Kenneth Myers as he leads us on an adventure into our Celtic roots, where we will learn about the history of early Christianity in the British Isles and also discover some of the rich treasures of Celtic ...

Here is a timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant.

Take a riveting tour of the Italian peninsula, from the glittering canals of Venice to the lavish papal apartments and ancient ruins of Rome. In these 24 lectures, Professor Bartlett traces the development of the Italian city-states of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, showing how the modern nation of Italy was forged out of the rivalries, allegiances, and traditions of a vibrant and diverse people.

By understanding the dramatic story of the Ottoman Empire - from its early years as a collection of raiders and conquerors to its undeniable power in the 15th and 16th centuries to its catastrophic collapse in the wreckage of the First World War - one can better grasp the current complexities of the Middle East. Befitting a story of such epic scope and grandeur, every lecture is a treasure trove of historical insights into the people, events, themes, and locales responsible for shaping the story of this often-overlooked empire.

Caleb was one of God’s chosen people — a people to whom He had given a promise. Caleb never forgot that promise — as a slave in Egypt, a spy in the Promised Land, a wanderer in the wilderness, or a conqueror in the hill country. We’ll see the promise of Jehovah God unfold through his eyes, and experience a story of God’s faithfulness – to a spy who trusted Him – and to each one of us who will do the same.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Academy Award–winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theater career, difficult childhood, and path to sobriety in his honest, moving, and long-awaited memoir. Born and raised in Port Talbot—a small Welsh steelworks town—amid...

Explore the dramatic interaction between Judaism, Christianity, and paganism in Rome from the 1st to the 6th centuries. Why did pagan Rome clash with the early Christians? What was it like to be a Jew or a Christian under Roman law? And how did Christianity ultimately achieve dominance in the Roman Empire?Over the course or 24 lectures, Professor Harl enables you to grasp the full historical sweep of this critically important era and its key figures.

OUT OF TIME – LAUNCH POINT (Book 1) A colony ship launches toward humanity’s hope… and arrives four centuries too late. In 2258 the Aurora leaves Saturn’s shipyards carrying hundreds of scientists, colonists, and the frozen genetic archive of an entire civilization. Their destination: Kepler-452 b, an Earth-class world 1 400 light-years away. Thanks to antimatter drives and a bleeding-edge Alcubierre warp bubble, the one-way trip will take the crew just twelve subjective months… while millennia race by back home. Captain Aveline Morrow leads a hand-picked team: John Ferris – ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Kenneth Clark A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Kenneth B. Clark was the psychologist who proved that prejudice scars the mind as much as it divides society. His simple yet devastating “doll studies” revealed how segregation damaged children’s self-esteem, and his testimony in Brown v. Board of Education helped dismantle “separate but equal” in America. Yet his life reached far beyond one courtroom moment: Clark was a community builder, a critic of token progress, and a tireless advocate for justice through evidence. This concise yet powerful...

In the heart of ancient Jerusalem, there lived an ordinary follower whose journey was anything but ordinary. He walked in the shadow of greatness, a disciple who followed from a distance, yet his passion burned bright. He started well, but his path was marked by flaws and moments of faltering. Yet, in the crucible of adversity, he emerged as a beacon of strength, and a pillar of faith. Entrusted by God to share the Good News of His Son, this follower's story is both familiar and untold. We know the portion of his tale where he denies and doubts, where he stumbles and falls. But what of the ...

Alexander the Great-one of the most renowned figures in antiquity-has inspired everything from medieval romances to blockbuster movies, and military leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon to the U.S. general Norman Schwarzkopf. But who was this great king of Macedon? And why is he so legendary? These 36 spellbinding lectures take you deep inside the world of Alexander to witness the astonishing feats of military genius that made his name renowned for millennia after his death.