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Almighty God Created the Races
by Fay BothamIn this fascinating cultural history of interracial marriage and its legal regulation in the United States, Fay Botham argues that religion--specifically, Protestant and Catholic beliefs about marriage and race--had a significant effect on legal decisions concerning miscegenation and marriage in the century following the Civil War. She contends that the white southern Protestant notion that God "dispersed" the races and the American Catholic emphasis on human unity and common origins point to ways that religion influenced the course of litigation and illuminate the religious bases for Christian racist and antiracist movements.
Almas Diminutas
by Phoenix GreySi de repente perdieras a tu familia en un trágico accidente, ¿hasta dónde llegarías para recuperarla? Después de que una serie de una mala racha la dejara huérfana y sin hogar, Kara Andrews nunca esperó que se le acercara un ángel. Dios envió al ángel en busca de un alma pura para completar objetivos en otros mundos, y su mira se posó en ella. Merece la pena luchar por la recompensa. Siete mundos. Siete oportunidades de fracaso. Una oportunidad para traer a su familia de regreso a casa. Pero la aventura no se asemeja a nada de lo que ella esperaba... Pequeñas Almas es una fantasía de portales independiente (isekai) con matices religiosos, humor crudo y contenido adulto leve.
All’s Fair in Love and Cupcakes
by Betsy St. AmantKat inspected rows of the same old cupcakes. They seemed to blink back at her, as if they knew she was capable of so much more. Kat Varland has had enough of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. At twenty-six years old, Kat is still living in the shadows of her family in Bayou Bend, Louisiana. Still working shifts at her Aunt Maggie’s bakery. Still wondering what to do with her passion for baking and her business degree. And still single. But when Lucas Brannen, Kat’s best friend, signs her up for a reality TV bake-off on Cupcake Combat, everything Kat ever wanted is suddenly dangled in front of her: creative license as a baker, recognition as a visionary . . . and a job at a famous bakery in New York. As the competition heats up, Lucas realizes he might have made a huge mistake. As much as he wants the best for Kat, the only thing he wants for himself—her—is suddenly in danger of slipping away. The bright lights of reality cooking wars and the chance at a successful career dazzle Kat’s senses and Lucas is faced with a difficult choice: help his friend achieve her dreams . . . or sabotage her chances to keep her in Louisiana.
Allusion in Detective Fiction: Shakespeare, the Bible and Dorothy L. Sayers (Crime Files)
by Jem BloomfieldThis study argues that allusion is a central part of classic British detective fiction. It demonstrates the fraught status of Shakespeare and the Bible during the Golden Age of the British detective novel, and the cultural currents which novelists navigated whilst alluding to them. The first part traces the complex web of allusions to Shakespeare and the Bible which appear in the novels of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, examining the meanings these allusions produce. The second part explores the way in which Sayers’ own collection of detective novels became a canon, on which later novelists exercised those same allusive practices. It studies allusions to Sayers’ novels throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first, from Gladys Mitchell and P.D. James to Reginald Hill and Sujata Massey. This study reveals allusion as a shaping force at the origin of the classic British detective novel, and a continuing element in its identity.
Allison's Journey (Brides of Webster County)
by Wanda E. BrunstetterAllison Troyer is learning to run an Amish household. She is caught between to equally intriguing young Amish men, both looking to gain her affections.
Alligators in the Swamp: Power, Ministry, and Leadership
by George B. Thompson Jr.Thompson and a team of contributors explore the nature of power and the challenges it proposes to pastoral ministry. By using the metaphor "Alligators in the Swamp," they illustrate the complexity of power and how it can be used effectively.
Alligator Creek
by Lottie Guttry&“The home front experience of the South in the final years of the American Civil War takes center stage . . . A very enjoyable, involving read.&”—Historical Novel Society On a foggy spring morning in 1862, Sarah Browning watches a train leave Lake City, Florida, heading northeast and full of Confederate soldiers. On board is her husband, Alex, crowded into a boxcar with fellow recruits and imagining the terrors awaiting him in Manassas, Gettysburg, Olustee, and the Wilderness. With Alex on the battlefield, Sarah uses her wit and Christian faith to sustain her family through innumerable hardships, made all the more threatening without comfort from her husband. Alone to face these challenges, Sarah makes the most dramatic decision of her life . . . Based on a true family story, Alligator Creek presents strong characters who survived the hardship of the American Civil War through love, sacrifice, and endurance. &“Guttry&’s fast-paced historical novel Alligator Creek is based on the story of her great-great-grandmother during and after the Civil War . . . a real page-turner.&”—The Eagle &“'Lottie Guttry&’s account of her ancestors&’ lives during and after the Civil War is a spellbinding narrative that is written with such care and attention to details of the era that the readers will feel as though they are paging through a diary from that time period.&”—Pat McAlhany, Lake City-Columbia County Historical Museum, Inc. &“This compelling novel is the product of impressive research.&”—Sean McMahon, PhD, Professor of History, Florida Gateway College
Allies at Odds: The Andean Church and Its Indigenous Agents, 1583-1671
by John CharlesThe Polemics of Practical Literacy Catechesis in Quechua Mediating with Cords Writing about Clerical Violence Idolatry Through Andean Eyes The Making of a Literate Andean Society
Allie's Bayou Rescue (Faithgirlz / Princess In Camo Ser.)
by Missy Robertson Jill Osborne Mia RobertsonLife hasn’t been easy lately for twelve-year-old Allie Carroway. Not only does she have to be careful about what she eats and keep her asthma treatment with her at all times, but rumor has it that if she has one more serious asthma attack, her family may move to Arizona—far away from the Louisiana Bayou and the extended family that she loves and stars with in the reality TV show, Carried Away with the Carroways. And now would be a terrible time to go. Uncle Wayne and Aunt Kassie are about to adopt twelve-year-old Hunter—the first boy to join the Carroway family in a long time. Allie and her cousins—Kendall, Ruby, and Lola—have never allowed a boy to set foot in their treehouse meeting place, the “Diva Duck Blind.” And if Allie’s cousins have any say, they’ll keep it that way. But Allie can’t ignore that still, small voice inside her, telling her things must change if Hunter is to be honored and accepted into the family.The cousins devise an initiation for Hunter at Mamaw and Papaw’s house with four challenges—Louisiana bayou style—including frogs, hunting, and a scary shed rumored to be the place where a mysterious long lost uncle disappeared. A blackout on the bayou the night of the initiation heightens the stakes when Hunter goes missing, and Allie and the girls must face unfamiliar obstacles to bring the family back together.This series explores the nature of a family filled with social, cultural, and physical diversity. In a world splashed with class and camouflage, the cousins are constantly looking for ways to love unconditionally through all the hiccups, with the love and faith of family.
Allie Strom y el Anillo de Salomón
by Justin Sloan Marisoly Álvarez ScarpittaEsta es una obra de ficción. Al día de hoy ninguna persona conocida por el autor ha destruido aun a Samyaza, así que ¡cuidado!
Allie Strom e o Anel de Salomão
by Justin Sloan Diogo PradoAllie se considera uma garota normal com problemas normais e está pronta para começar o seu primeiro dia na 7ª série. Ela espera por um bom começo de ano, embora sua mãe esteja do outro lado do mundo em missão com o Exército, de novo. Mas nada disso importa quando ela descobre que sua mãe desapareceu. No mesmo dia do desaparecimento, Allie encontra o colar que sua mãe nunca perdia de vista. Quando o colar magicamente a teletransporta junto de seu amigo Daniel para a Ásia Central, ela percebe que ele contém um poder antigo, o poder do Anel de Salomão, que ela deve usar para lutar contra um exército das sombras e um gigante com olhos de fogo. Mas ainda mais importante que isso, o colar parece ser a chave para encontrar sua mãe.
Allie Strom e l'Anello di Salomone
by Carmelo M. Tidona Justin SloanSua madre è scomparsa. Più di un amico la tradirà. Fortuna che la ragazza nuova della scuola ha una collana magica. Inizia oggi a leggere la serie supereroica! Allie è la tipica adolescente appassionata di calcio in una nuova scuola, almeno fino a quando una strana collana le concede abilità che superano i suoi sogni più folli. Quando rifiuta di lasciare che i bulli spadroneggino nella sua scuola, si fa un nuovo amico e parecchi nuovi nemici. Daniel era un nerd che sperava di fare amicizia con la ragazza nuova, ma quando la magia della collana di Allie lo teletrasporta assieme a lei e mette entrambe le loro vite in pericolo, non è più così sicuro di volerlo. A Allie viene confermato che sua madre è scomparsa durante una missione oltreoceano con l'esercito, e che la magia della sua collana è la chiave per salvarla. Daniel ed Allie non si fermeranno davanti a nulla per ritrovarla, fermare un angelo caduto che ha preso il controllo di una loro amica e salvare il mondo. Allie Strom e l'Anello di Salomone è un Urban Fantasy/Thriller soprannaturale ricco di azione e mito che vede la nascita di una leggenda. L'autore Justin Sloan è ossessionato da Harry Potter e ritiene che Hermione fosse la vera eroina, come si nota in questo primo libro della sua nuova serie.
Allez par tout le monde: Recherché : Des ouvriers pour la moisson
by Linda HendersonL'objectif de ce livret pratique est d'encourager les pasteurs et les laïcs (hommes et femmes) à participer au travail de l'évangélisation. Beaucoup de croyants n'ont même pas encore entendu parler de la Grande Commission de Jésus du livre de Matthieu 28 : 18 - 20. Les croyants ne doivent pas hésiter à faire le témoignage de leur foi. Vous aimeriez passer votre éternité dans les cieux avec votre famille, n'est-ce pas ? Le monde attend ce message de la vérité - êtes-vous prêts à faire votre part ?
Alles Oor Perde
by Linda M. HendersonHierdie boek is geskryf vir kinders wat lief is vir perde, en wat graag soveel as moontlik oor hulle wil leer. Dit deel interessante feite oor baie soorte perde, waar hulle gevind word, wat hulle graag eet, ens. Sal daar perde in die Hemel wees? Die antwoorde word gevind in "Alles oor perde." As jy lief is, vir perde sal jy hierdie boek wil lees!
Allen Jay And The Underground Railroad
by Marlene Targ Brill Janice Lee PorterAllen Jay's family farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad. Allen's parents give food and shelter to slaves escaping from the South. One day in 1842, Allen's father asks him to help a runaway slave. Is Allen brave enough? This exciting true story takes you along as Allen meets Henry James, an African American man struggling to find freedom.
Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria
by David DawsonAllegorical readings of literary or religious texts always begin as counterreadings, starting with denial or negation, challenging the literal sense: "You have read the text this way, but I will read it differently." David Dawson insists that ancient allegory is best understood not simply as a way of reading texts, but as a way of using non-literal readings to reinterpret culture and society. Here he describes how some ancient pagan, Jewish, and Christian interpreters used allegory to endorse, revise, and subvert competing Christian and pagan world views.This reassessment of allegorical reading emphasizes socio-cultural contexts rather than purely formal literary features, opening with an analysis of the pagan use of etymology and allegory in the Hellenistic world and pagan opposition to both techniques. The remainder of the book presents three Hellenistic religious writers who each typify distinctive models of allegorical interpretation: the Jewish exegete Philo, the Christian Gnostic Valentinus, and the Christian Platonist Clement. The study engages issues in the fields of classics, history of Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism, literary criticism and theory, and more broadly, critical theory and cultural criticism.
Allah: God in the Qur'an
by Gabriel Said ReynoldsA concise and illuminating portrait of Allah from one of the world’s leading Qur’anic scholars The central figure of the Qur’an is not Muhammad but Allah. The Qur’an, Islam’s sacred scripture, is marked above all by its call to worship Allah, and Allah alone. Yet who is the God of the Qur’an? What distinguishes the qur’anic presentation of God from that of the Bible? In this illuminating study, Gabriel Said Reynolds depicts a god of both mercy and vengeance, one who transcends simple classification. He is personal and mysterious; no limits can be placed on his mercy. Remarkably, the Qur’an is open to God’s salvation of both sinners and unbelievers. At the same time, Allah can lead humans astray, so all are called to a disposition of piety and fear. Allah, in other words, is a dynamic and personal God. This eye-opening book provides a unique portrait of the God of the Qur’an.
Allah: A Christian Response
by Miroslav VolfFrom Miroslav Volf, one of the world's foremost Christian theologians—and co-teacher, along with Tony Blair, of a groundbreaking Yale University course on faith and globalization—comes Allah, a timely and provocative argument for a new pluralism between Muslims and Christians. In a penetrating exploration of every side of the issue, from New York Times headlines on terrorism to passages in the Koran and excerpts from the Gospels, Volf makes an unprecedented argument for effecting a unified understanding between Islam and Christianity. In the tradition of Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s Islam in the Modern World, Volf’s Allah is essential reading for students of the evolving political science of the twenty-first century.
Allah, Liberty and Love: The Courage to Reconcile Faith and Freedom
by Irshad ManjiIn Allah, Liberty and Love, Irshad Manji paves a path for Muslims and non-Muslims to transcend the fears that stop so many of us from living with honest-to- God integrity: the fear of offending others in a multicultural world as well as the fear of questioning our own communities. Since publishing her international bestseller, The Trouble with Islam Today, Manji has moved from anger to aspiration. She shows how any of us can reconcile faith with freedom and thus discover the Allah of liberty and love—the universal God that loves us enough to give us choices and the capacity to make them. Among the most visible Muslim reformers of our era, Manji draws on her experience in the trenches to share stories that are deeply poignant, frequently funny and always revealing about these morally confused times. What prevents young Muslims, even in the West, from expressing their need for religious reinterpretation? What scares non-Muslims about openly supporting liberal voices within Islam? How did we get into the mess of tolerating intolerable customs, such as honor killings, and how do we change that noxious status quo? How can people ditch dogma while keeping faith? Above all, how can each of us embark on a personal journey toward moral courage—the willingness to speak up when everybody else wants to shut you up? Allah, Liberty and Love is the ultimate guide to becoming a gutsy global citizen. Irshad Manji believes profoundly not just in Allah, but also in her fellow human beings.
Allah, Liberty & Love
by Irshad Manji"Irshad Manji is the new voice of reform, not only for Islam, but for all religions." -- Deepak Chopra. The New York Times bestselling author to whom Oprah gave her first ever Chutzpah Award, Irshad Manji has written a book that equips all of us to develop moral courage. Among the most visible Muslim reformers of our time, Irshad Manji reflects on the journey she has taken since her previous book catapulted her into the public spotlight, drawing on her real-life encounters with a world full of seekers who are struggling, as she has, to reconcile faith and freedom. Having engaged with politicians, activists, families, students, scholars and ordinary people of various religions and cultures, Manji tells stories that are deeply poignant, frequently funny and always revealing about the morally confused era in which we live. In doing so, she paves a path for Muslims and non-Muslims to defend the values of liberal democracy--and thus discover the Allah of liberty and love. Above all, Manji shows that by participating in this signature cause of the 21st century, individuals can embark on a journey of their own towards moral courage. Allah, Liberty & Love is ultimately a book about how to become a gutsy global citizen working for both personal and world peace. Manji has faith not just in Allah, but also in her fellow human beings. Prepare to be informed as well as inspired.
Allah's Torch
by Tracy DahlbyOn the front-lines with the building of Al Queda forces in Indonesia both before and after 9/11, written in provocative style by the former Asia bureau chief for Newsweek International. In Allah's Torch, National Geographic's Tracy Dahlby takes readers into the sprawling, porous, virtually lawless domain of Indonesia, where overlapping lines of radical Islamic rage are now converging in Asia, posing new threats to Westerners at home and abroad. From the moment the adventure begins, the night the author blunders on board an Indonesian passenger ship with 600 Islamic warriors on an anti-Christian jihad, readers glimpse the passions, politics and personalities fuelling radical Islam's relentless march. We listen as Koran-thumping preachers, hardened holy warriors and fresh-faced recruits, police investigators, military commandos, and spies try to make sense of the epidemic chaos that threatens the region - and now the world beyond. Based on reporting both before and after September 11, Allah's Torch is an action-packed and thought-provoking narrative that enables readers to see the face of Islamic terror more clearly and assess the threat for themselves.
Allah's Fire
by Gayle Roper Chuck HoltonTwo Dangerous Missions Collide with Explosive Results A suicide bomber blows up a hotel in Beirut, killing hundreds of people. A young American woman is kidnapped in Lebanon by terrorists. Connected or coincidence? Despite the government's difficulty in locating her sister, Liz Fairchild, a reporter from the States, is determined to find herhellip;regardless of the risks. Meanwhile, Sergeant John Cooper and his elite Special Ops team hunt down Palestinian extremists in possession of a new undetectable explosive that will change the "face of terror. " When Liz and Task Force Valor's paths intersect, more is at risk than their separate missions. While maneuvering through hostile territory, Liz and John realize they need each other to survive. Their antagonism gradually gives way to cooperation-and something more. Task Force Valor Explosive Ordnance Disposal-The Bomb Squad As the global war on terror heats up, the U. S. needs a team of highly trained special operators to deploy overseas to locate and neutralize threats, bringing EOD expertise to the dirty, deadly missions that have no room for error. For the men of Task Force Valor-life is a blast. A lethal new weapon. Master Sergeant John Cooper and his Special Ops team of explosives-hunters have a mission unlike any they've ever experienced before. A new undetectable type of explosive has burst onto the scene, and it will change the "face of terror" in the world. Washington wants the manufacturers shut down before it turns up on American soil. A missing sister. A suicide bomber blows up a hotel in Beirut. Liz Fairchild, an American reporter, searches for her sister, Julie, who is presumed dead in the blasthellip;until Liz uncovers evidence she might be alive. When signs indicate that time is running out for Julie, Liz is determined to find her-regardless of the risks. A stealthy escape. As their separate objectives bring John and Liz together, the path ahead takes twists neither of them counted on. Although God works in all things for the good of those who love Him, God's definition of good might not match theirs. When the mission goes south and politics intrude on their plans, the team must rely on their wits-and guts-to survive. Can they make ithellip;with a wounded team member and a female civilian in tow? Story Behind the Book "I met Chuck Holton a few years ago when he took my fiction classes at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. I enjoyed him because my life experience is so different from his. When it was time to develop a new fiction series, I thought it would be fun to combine his military background with my civilian background and write a series right out of today's headlines. He has basically written the male points of view, and I've done the female. Very challenging and great fun!" -Gayle Roper From the Trade Paperback edition.
Allah in the West: Islamic Movements in Europe and America
by Gilles Kepel Susan MilnerFrom the book's introduction: "Reaching beyond such stereotypes, the present book seeks to analyse and contextualize the assertions of Islamic identity we see in the West today, of which the Rushdie affair, the 'veil' incidents in France, or the 'Islamization' of American black ghettos under the banner of the Black Muslims are the most spectacular and controversial expression. Behind the headline events, new social, cultural, political and religious fault-lines have emerged around a specific version of Islam activism which functions right at the heart of postindustrial modernity. These changes operate at various levels of meaning. As we might expect, the new Islamist movements reflect wider changes affecting contemporary Islam throughout the world. Establishing themselves outside the areas where Islam has traditionally been present, using universal Western languages (primarily English), having ready access to radio and television and evolving in a democratic political system, the proselytizing Islamist movements of Europe and America form the avant-garde of the faith's international expansion."
Alla Ricerca Della Luce
by Darren CoxC'era una volta un gufo di nome Darwin che lavorava nel regno dell'Oscurità al servizio del re Eddie. Faceva fatica a immaginarsi che la sua vita sarebbe migliorata finchè un giorno incontrò una colomba di nome Jeremiah che gli mostrò la luce della speranza.
All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
by Emily JenkinsThe beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from the acclaimed author and Caldecott Award-winning artist. A Kirkus Reviews best book of the year that is perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving!"Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long." -- Kirkus Review, starred review The beloved All-of-a-Kind Family comes to life in a new format perfect for younger readers. Join the five sisters back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC, and watch as preparations for Hanukkah are made. When Gertie, the youngest, is not allowed to help prepare latkes, she throws a tantrum. Banished to the girls' bedroom, she can still hear the sounds and smell the smells of a family getting ready to celebrate. But when Papa comes home she is given the best job of all: lighting the first candle on the menorah.First published in 1951, Taylor's chapter books have become time-honored favorites, selling over a million copies and touching generations of readers. In this time when immigrants often do not feel accepted, the All-of-a-Kind Family gives a heartwarming glimpse of a Jewish immigrant family and their customs that is as relevant--and necessary--today as when it was first written. Jenkins and Zelinsky's charming compliment to Taylor's series perfectly captures the warmth and family values that made the original titles classics.