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Clement of Rome for Beginners brings you face-to-face with one of the earliest Christian leaders—a man who stepped into a divided community and restored harmony with nothing more than conviction, wisdom, and the courage to speak truth. His voice echoes across centuries because the problems he addressed are the same ones we wrestle with today: division, pride, fractured relationships, and a longing for genuine unity. This book gives you a front-row seat to the moment Christianity learned how to repair itself. Clement wasn’t a philosopher tucked away in an ivory tower. He was a steady ...

The Foundations of Faith series features important writings from the early Christian Church, with modernized language to make these influential works more accessible to today's reader. Included in Volume 1 are the following works: The Didache (The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles) The First and Second Epistles of Clement The Epistle of Barnabas The Odes of Solomon The Epistle of Polycarp The Martyrdom of Polycarp The Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus The Seven Prison Epistles of Ignatius Ignatius to the Ephesians Ignatius to the Magnesians Ignatius to the Trallians Ignatius to the Romans ...

850 Prompts perfect for novelists, poets, bloggers, and anyone who loves to create. Regardless of what genre you specialize in and/or for what age group, these prompts will spark your interest. Everyone will grab something different from them. Challenge yourself and see where these take you.

As the title suggests, this book is just a bunch of writing prompts meant to inspire novelists, poets, bloggers, and all other kinds of creative persons. Included within you'll find 200 ready-to-use story prompts and 400 two-word prompts to also fire up your imagination. There are writing tips and thoughts to ponder regarding storytelling.

Throughout history, Christians have debated Paul's influence in the church. Though revered, Paul has also been controversial. In this masterly analysis, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills chronicles Paul's tremendous influence on the first explosion of Christian belief, the controversy surrounding Paul through the centuries, and the meaning of his words.

A delicious, sexy, laugh-out-loud modern romance about a newly single woman and her journey to find love again, from New York Times bestselling author Alice Clayton and debut author Nina Bocci. Avery Bardot steps off the plane in Rome, looking for a fresh start. She’s left behind a soon-to-be...

Hippolytus of Rome: Doctrinal and Historical Works Explore the theological and historical insights of an early Church leader. Complete English translations of Hippolytus' doctrinal and historical works from Patrologia Graeca volume 10. Includes the essay On the Teaching of Saint Hippolytus, highlighting his theological approach. Covers early Christian views on prophecy, the Antichrist, and Christ’s ministry. Provides context for fourth-century doctrinal debates and historical developments. Makes foundational writings of Hippolytus accessible to scholars, students, and general readers. ...

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Italian, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in Italy with topics on home life, work...

Of all the Catholic Church’s great saints, few are as venerated as Saint Francis of Assisi. The founder of one of the largest religious orders in the Catholic Church today, his is a story that captivates the faithful and historians alike. This biographical work is a window into that incredible tale. Author Nick Pascoe unspools the remarkable story of the saint and his Franciscan Order with captivating prose and thorough historical research. Delve into the history of Saint Francis in The Canticle of the Sun: The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Birth of the Franciscan Order by Nick ...

Cassiodorus: A Beginner's Guide: Legacy of a Roman Scholar Unlock the captivating world of Cassiodorus, a pivotal figure who bridged the gap between the classical past and the medieval future. This book is your gateway to understanding the life and legacy of a man whose contributions have shaped Western civilization. Step into a rich historical tapestry as you explore the life of Cassiodorus, a Roman statesman who seamlessly transitioned to a monastic scholar. His journey through the fall of Rome and the rise of medieval Europe is a tale of resilience, innovation, and enduring wisdom. ...

Virtue, Providence, and History: Philo on Life, God, and Jewish Identity Complete your journey through Philo with the fourth volume of The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, exploring ethics, providence, and the historical realities of Jewish life under Roman rule. Faithful Modern Translation – English rendering of Philo’s Greek that is both accurate and accessible. Ethics, Virtue, and the Soul – Examine living a good life, understanding rewards and punishments, and the freedom of the virtuous. Historical and Political Insight – Learn about Jewish life under Roman authority and ...

There are times when our inspiration needs a boost and all it takes to rev it up is something basic or obvious that we haven't thought of for a while. A simple idea can spark a story or poem, a song, sculpture, painting or design, a recipe, podcast and more. Inside this book you'll find topics and examples to help ignite your creativity. Also included are writing prompts to get the gears turning. While they may appear customized for writers and poets, they're for everyone with an artistic flare. Behind every work of art (written or otherwise) is a story. Use these prompts yourself. Share ...

In 66 BC, young, ambitious Julius Caesar, seeking recognition and authority, became the curator of the Via Appia. He borrowed significant sums to restore the ancient highway. It was a way to curry favor from Roman citizens in villages along the route, built from Rome to Brindisi between 312-191 BC. After achieving greatness in Rome and the far reaches of Gaul, he led armies along this road to battle enemies in Roman civil wars.

The first collection of personal essays, each a delightfully hilarious pursuit of the sublime and the absurd, from the New York Times bestselling author of Super Sad True Love Story and Vera, or Faith “Shteyngart is one of the best comedians in literature today.”—BookPage “The abiding...

The Lion of Egypt is not a history book, nor a conventional diary. It is a confession, a testimony, and the crossing of a life marked by visions, symbols, and the undeniable weight of memory. Between intimate scenes of the body in pain and revelations that reach across centuries, this book unfolds as a fragmented journey: raw, fragile, contradictory — and yet impossible to ignore. At its center is a bond that stretches beyond time, bringing to light the living presence of Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Egypt itself. Written with the urgency of survival and the trembling of truth, The Lion of...

The Ultimate Guide to Ancient History’s Biggest Secrets Are you ready to explore the epic events that shaped the very beginning of human civilization? This book takes you straight into the real stories, big moments, and hidden truths of the ancient world. You won’t get dry textbook facts — you’ll uncover how early people built, fought, believed, and created the foundations of the world we live in today. Inside, you will discover: Engineering Secrets Revealed: How the Egyptians pulled off the almost impossible task of building the Great Pyramids — and how a brick method from 4,000 ...

This book is Volume 1 of a two-volume work on “How they Wrote the Gospels”. It lays the foundation for many of the ideas presented in the companion “Volume 2” book. Needless to say, I hold that there was a conspiracy of a team of men whose goal was to secretly convert the Roman general Titus into a benign, love-laden Jewish prophet, and to back date him to remove him from the times in which he lived. What these conspirators wanted to do was to preserve the ideas of this Roman general, thought to be so inspiring and important that they didn’t want to lose them and have them buried ...

This is the seventh book in the series that started with: Going Round The Bend On The QE2 and concerns the time when the never totally sane Nick is confronted by his own mortality and reacts in his typical fashion of running away. This time he takes his daughter and granddaughter with him to Mallorca where he takes a job in a posh school and reopens his dance and karate clubs. On this peaceful, holiday island, there are a number of spectres: conman Headteachers, hostile local teachers, racist locals and a gentleman who is sick over your car and offers to clean it up for cash! Covid is ...

In the multigenerational memoir, My Father's Daughter: From Rome to Sicily, Gilda Morina Syverson travels with her Italian-born father, Italian American mother, and very American husband to the villages of her ancestors. This trilogy tale leads the listener through ancient sites of Rome, landscapes of a picturesque countryside, seaside villages of Sicily, olive trees in the valley of Mount Etna, while contrasting an emotional journey between a father and a daughter.

Learn with rhythm, learn with tunes, Italian, English words you'll use! Bilingual vocabulary builder for Italian or English. Five hundred words and expressions, plus conversation. Original music score energizes the listener. Engages both left and right brain for optimal learning.