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Dive into the rich tapestry of Eastern spirituality with the third volume of An Historical Sketch, a remarkable work that began in 1907. Authored by a British diplomat whose journey was interrupted by the tumult of World War I, this volume was finally published in 1921 and has since garnered acclaim as a definitive resource on its subject. Lynne Thompson skillfully narrates Eliots exploration of Buddhism beyond India and the fascinating interplay between Eastern and Western religions, all presented in an engaging and accessible style.

Delve into this insightful chapter-by-chapter commentary on the first book of the Bible, brimming with spiritual wisdom. Written by C H Mackintosh in the late 19th century, this work explores a diverse array of Biblical themes. Renowned for his contributions to Brethren circles, Mackintoshs writings continue to inspire and guide Bible students across the globe. (Summary by Christopher Smith)

Caught in the crossroads of faith, Philip Strong faces a profound dilemma as he receives calls from two different churches. With his head and heart at odds, he must navigate the complexities of divine calling and personal conviction. - Summary by David Gore

Dive into the thought-provoking world of Charles Hodge, a leading figure in American theology who established the Princeton Review (originally known as the Biblical Repertory) in 1825. In this compelling collection, Hodge addresses the pressing controversies of his time, exploring themes of theology, biblical interpretation, church disputes, missionary endeavors, and social issues. Gathered by Hodge in 1857, each section features a footnote detailing the publication date and the issues he responds to. As you engage with this historical text, consider the language and ideas within the broader ...

WIP (A Work In Progress*) — A podcast by Charles & KB. We are going on a road trip which we are planning out each episode. It's just two friends figuring things out in real time. Life, ambition, bad ideas but good conversations. It’s not finished. It's a work in progress. That’s the point. New episodes weekly-ish (On Thursdays).

In the shadow of the Chancery Court, where justice often lingers for years, Charles Dickens weaves a tale of love, ambition, and the complexities of inheritance in Bleak House. At the center of this gripping narrative is Esther Summerson, a young woman who has known hardship but is called to serve as a companion to two teenage orphans, Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, under the guardianship of the enigmatic John Jarndyce. Their lives unfold in the gloomy confines of Bleak House, where Richard clings to the hope that his fortune from the protracted Jarndyce-v-Jarndyce case is just within reach. ...

Band 1: Predigten über Jesus Christus. In diesem ersten Band wurden Predigten über Christus zusammengestellt, die ihn zum einen in seiner ganzen Einzigartigkeit und Herrlichkeit als Sohn Gottes zeigen und ihn zum anderen als unseren Heiland darstellen, dem unser ganzer Glaube gehören soll. Für Spurgeon galt: "Christus, wir sehen auf dich." Dieser Band enthält: "Des Volkes Christus". "Christus in dem, was seines Vaters ist". "Christus, vorgestellt zu einem Gnadenstuhl". "Christus, der Sieger über den Tod". "Christi Erhöhung".

Candid, short, and accessible, Winning the Loser's Game walks you through the process of developing and implementing a powerful investing strategy that generates solid profits year after year. In this eagerly awaited new edition, Charles D. Ellis applies the expertise developed over his long, illustrious career. This updated edition includes: new chapters on bond investing, how investor behavior affects returns, and how technology and big data are challenging traditional investment decision; and more.

A shooting party at the Earl of Witton’s remote country house is a high treat for champion shot Patricia Merton - until unexpected guests turn the social atmosphere dangerously sour. That’s not Pat’s biggest problem. She’s visiting her old friend, the Earl’s heir Jimmy Yoxall - but she wants to spend a lot more time with Jimmy’s fiancée. The irrepressible Miss Fenella Carruth, with her laughing eyes and lush curves, is the most glorious woman Pat’s ever met, and it quickly becomes impossible to remember why she needs to stay at arm’s length.

Join David as he encounters his eccentric Aunt Betsey, faithful Peggotty and the villainous Uriah Heep, and as he falls in love with Little Em'ly, Dora and Agnes. And then there is old school friend James Steerforth: dashing, daring and seductive. This dramatisation explores the complexities and intimacies of that relationship beyond anything possible in Dickens' day, in an adaptation giving fresh life and vividness to this beloved tale.

"Wildly inventive, twisty tour de force"—BookPage The lush Gothic drama of Crimson Peak meets the murderous intrigue of Knives Out with an LGBTQIA+ love story to die for from award-winning author KJ Charles. WHO WILL SURVIVE LACKADAY HOUSE? When Zeb Wyckham is summoned to a wealthy...

This Audible Exclusive performance features a unique introduction written and narrated by Miriam Margolyes. Recognised as one of Dickens' most accomplished titles, Bleak House has impressed critics and audiences alike since it was first published in 1852. The novel boasts one of the most intelligent and engaging plots in all of English literature and is sure to engage the listener's imagination as it transports us back in time to the seedy, grimy and hazardous streets of Victorian London.

Silas Mason has no illusions about himself. He's not lovable or even likable. He's an overbearing idealist, a radical bookseller and pamphleteer who lives for revolution...and for Wednesday nights. Every week he meets anonymously with the same man, in whom Silas has discovered the ideal meld of intellectual companionship and absolute obedience to his sexual commands. But, unbeknownst to Silas, his closest friend is also his greatest enemy, with the power to see him hanged - or spare his life.

Dieses zweisprachige Hörbuch bietet eine lebendige und praxisorientierte Methode für Deutschsprachige, Italienisch zu lernen und das Hörverständnis zu vertiefen. Die ausgewählten Texte stammen aus dem echten Leben – aus Gesprächen, Nachrichten, Reiseberichten, medizinischen Erklärungen, kulturellen Kommentaren und persönlichen Erzählungen – und zeigen, wie Italienisch heute wirklich gesprochen und verstanden wird.

Dieses Hörbuch vermittelt Englischkenntnisse für Deutschsprachige anhand realistischer, alltagsnaher Hörbeispiele und ihrer deutschen Übersetzungen. Statt sich auf trockene Grammatikübungen oder endlose Vokabellisten zu stützen, basiert das Lernkonzept auf authentischer gesprochener Sprache – so, wie sie im täglichen Leben tatsächlich verwendet wird. Jede Lektion stellt eine typische Situation aus dem Alltag vor, etwa Gespräche im Restaurant, Anweisungen am Bahnhof, Arztbesuche, Museumsführungen oder ungezwungene Dialoge.

Dickens wrote into life some of the most beloved and well-known characters in the history of English literature, introducing us to Pip, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Little Nell, Scrooge, Nicholas Nickleby, Miss Haversham, and many more who have lived in the imagination of generations of readers and listeners. In this definitive and beautifully curated collection, you discover not only Dickens’s most loved classics, but also hear a short introduction to his life and body of work from Dr Pete Orford.

One of Charles Bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across World War II-era America. Deferred from military service, Chinaski travels from city to city, moving listlessly from one odd job to another, always...

Madison und Garret sind einst ein Paar gewesen. Garret war glücklich, aber Madison anscheinend nicht – von einem Tag auf den anderen machte sie mit ihm Schluss, ohne sich zu erklären. Eiskalt kehrte sie ihm den Rücken, und Garret sah sie nie wieder. Bis heute. Jetzt stehen sie sich als gegnerische Anwälte in einem wichtigen Fall gegenüber.

"Wie kann ich Errettung erfahren?" Diese Frage quälte Spurgeon für viele Jahre. Trotz seiner christlichen Erziehung und eines Umfelds, in dem er alle "Theorie" kennengelernt hatte, suchte er nach einer Antwort, die er an einem schneereichen Wintertag in einer unbekannten, kleinen Gemeindeversammlung fand. Mit dem Beginn seiner Bekehrung im Alter von 15 Jahren entfaltete sich einer der größten Prediger Englands. Sein lebendiger Predigtstil zog Massen von Menschen an und viele kamen zu Christus.

What does it mean to say that we live in a secular age? Almost everyone would agree that we - in the West, at least - largely do. And clearly the place of religion in our societies has changed profoundly in the last few centuries. In what will be a defining book for our time, Charles Taylor takes up the question of what these changes mean - of what, precisely, happens when a society in which it is virtually impossible not to believe in God becomes one in which faith, even for the staunchest believer, is only one human possibility among others.