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The Wisdom of Jesus

Between the Sages of Israel and the Apostles of the Church

By: Charles W Hedrick

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The Wisdom of Jesus

Between the Sages of Israel and the Apostles of the Church

By: Charles W Hedrick

How would our understanding of Jesus change if we abandoned our preconceptions and focussed on his words alone? How would this wisdom compare with that of ancient Israel and the early first-century church? Such questions pose serious difficulties. Everything in the early Christian gospels is either derived from historical memory, or is borrowed, or invented, argues Charles W. Hedrick. Of the many sayings attributed to Christ, historians can only agree on a few as having been spoken by him - andthose few are far from certain. In The Wisdom of Jesus, Hedrick overcomes these challenges, presenting a picture of Jesus as expressed through his own words. The Jesus that emerges is a lower-class man of the first century; a complex figure who cannot be considered religious in a traditional sense. Liberated from theological explanation and interpretation, his discourse is revealed as belonging to the secular world, and his concerns to be those of common life.

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James Clarke & Company

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0227906292

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9780227906293

Entelechy

and Book 2

By: Charles Duane Todder

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Entelechy

and Book 2

By: Charles Duane Todder

Entelechy is the saga of a scrabbled slice of Kentucky. A place so revered by its nineteenth century immigrant owners that even the meager returns and days of back-break and heart-break cannot dissuade the loyalty of these homesteaders toward the ornery hills and creek they so loved, till at last, the reluctant land rewards cleverness and tenacity with an abundance of storied proportions. Noah Gottlieb is the precocious son of this land who is able to rise from humble beginnings to remarkable heights of importance and riches. His life is a dizzying ride that allows a wonderful, vicarious glimpse into a world of powerful boardrooms and the even-more-powerful social salons of the early twentieth century. Keeping a childhood promise to his mother, Noah proceeds to build a major estate on the Kentucky land, to be named Entelechy, from the Greek definition, "the innate knowing of one's destiny." A tragic accident arrests at that moment the fullness of this very tale. After thirty years of pampered emptiness, Entelechy's purpose and reason for being are finally fulfilled by a karmic reappearance of Noah, the builder, and Charlie, his genius architect. Fate returns these two familiar characters to the estate as new story carriers, Parker and Hank. By understanding their ties and affinity to Entelechy, they are able to complete the interrupted circle of potential to the land and all those affected by it. Spanning almost one hundred years, this is a tale of reincarnation for the disbelieving. Entelechy is the story of life's continuum into other times and how ordinary incidents are crucial to history's unfolding. When viewed from a new and different perspective, happenstance is shown to be not that at all.

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Page Publishing Inc

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1635680395

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9781635680393

The Quincunx

A Novel

By: Charles Palliser

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The Quincunx

A Novel

By: Charles Palliser

An extraordinary modern novel in the Victorian tradition, Charles Palliser has created something extraordinary—a plot within a plot within a plot of family secrets, mysterious clues, low-born birth, high-reaching immorality, and, always, always the fog-enshrouded, enigmatic character of 19th century—London itself. “So compulsively absorbing that reality disappears . . . One is swept along by those enduring emotions that defy modern art and a random universe: hunger for revenge, longing for justice and the fantasy secretly entertained by most people that the bad will be punished and the good rewarded.”—The New York Times “A virtuoso achievement . . . It is an epic, a tour de force, a staggeringly complex and tantalizingly layered tale that will keep readers engrossed in days. . . . The Quincunx will not disappoint you. It is, quite simply, superb.”—Chicago Sun-Times “A bold and vivid tale that invites the reader to get lost in the intoxicating rhythms of another world. And the invitation is irresistible.”—San Francisco Chronicle “A remarkable book . . . In mood, color, atmosphere and characters, this is Charles Dickens reincarnated . . . It is an immersing experience.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review “To read the first pages is to be trapped for seven-hundred odd more: you cannot stop turning them.”—The New Yorker “Few books, at most a dozen or two in a lifetime, affect us this way. . . . For sheer intricacy and ingenuity, for skill and clarity of storytelling, it is the kind of book readers wait for, a book to get lost in.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer

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802

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Ballantine Books

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0804152403

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9780804152402

Paying for the Piper

Capital and Labour in Britain's Offshore Oil Industry

By: Charles Woolfson,John Foster,Matthais Beck

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Paying for the Piper

Capital and Labour in Britain's Offshore Oil Industry

By: Charles Woolfson,John Foster,Matthais Beck

This book is an appraisal of current offshore industrial relations, and safety regulations instituted after the 1988 Alpha disaster in the North Sea. This text discusses the oil industry's attempts to contain subsequent, unwelcome regulatory interference, and examines the fraught history of trade unionism in the offshore industry, the conflict over health and safety, and the sometimes brutal struggle over union rights as the workforce attempted to achieve a collective voice in the reshaping of the safety and production environment. The authors conclude that, as yet, offshore safety has been little, or not at all, improved.

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628

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Routledge

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1135320535

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9781135320539

Progeny Unbound

Peace Be to This House

By: Charles Law

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Progeny Unbound

Peace Be to This House

By: Charles Law

In this fifth and final installment of the Hart family dynasty chronicles, Charles Law turns to mid-nineteenth century Quebec, Canada, to capture the rise and fall of the next generation of the Hart family. What is this third generation of Harts to make of their forbears pursuit of wealth? The cousins, the multiple grandchildren of Dolly and Aaron Hart, were taught to revere their grandfather, though none ever knew him while he was alive. But they have little reason to emulate so illustrious a personage who, after all, was no more than a shopkeeper, sutler, fur trader, and minor landowner before he died in 1800. Instead, this generation clings to Harts legend of being a British army officer; most become lawyers, doctors, or industrialists because of the money he accumulated and his sons Moses and Ezekiel aggrandized. These fortunes require protection via the lawand it was rather farsighted that several of the cousins learned the law. In the year or two following the suppression of the Papineau-led rebellion in Canada, this learning is put to more political purposes, and Aaron Philip, Aaron Ezekiel, and Adolphus Mordecai are all involved in the aftermath of that failed struggle. In their hands, the dynasty takes a different turn, perhaps one far removed from their patriarchs enduring legacy.

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406

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Trafford Publishing

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1426955537

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9781426955532

The Popular History of England

Vol. VIII

By: Charles Knight

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The Popular History of England

Vol. VIII

By: Charles Knight

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385455375

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9783385455375

The Deserters

A Hidden History of World War II

By: Charles Glass

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The Deserters

A Hidden History of World War II

By: Charles Glass

[A]n impressive achievement: a boot-level take on the conflict that is fresh without being cynically revisionist." --The New Republic A groundbreaking history of ordinary soldiers struggling on the front lines, The Deserters offers a completely new perspective on the Second World War. Charles Glass—renowned journalist and author of the critically acclaimed Americans in Paris: Life and Death Under Nazi Occupation—delves deep into army archives, personal diaries, court-martial records, and self-published memoirs to produce this dramatic and heartbreaking portrait of men overlooked by their commanders and ignored by history. Surveying the 150,000 American and British soldiers known to have deserted in the European Theater, The Deserters: A Hidden History of World War II tells the life stories of three soldiers who abandoned their posts in France, Italy, and Africa. Their deeds form the backbone of Glass’s arresting portrait of soldiers pushed to the breaking point, a sweeping reexamination of the conditions for ordinary soldiers. With the grace and pace of a novel, The Deserters moves beyond the false extremes of courage and cowardice to reveal the true experience of the frontline soldier. Glass shares the story of men like Private Alfred Whitehead, a Tennessee farm boy who earned Silver and Bronze Stars for bravery in Normandy—yet became a gangster in liberated Paris, robbing Allied supply depots along with ordinary citizens. Here also is the story of British men like Private John Bain, who deserted three times but never fled from combat—and who endured battles in North Africa and northern France before German machine guns cut his legs from under him. The heart of The Deserters resides with men like Private Steve Weiss, an idealistic teenage volunteer from Brooklyn who forced his father—a disillusioned First World War veteran—to sign his enlistment papers because he was not yet eighteen. On the Anzio beachhead and in the Ardennes forest, as an infantryman with the 36th Division and as an accidental partisan in the French Resistance, Weiss lost his illusions about the nobility of conflict and the infallibility of American commanders. Far from the bright picture found in propaganda and nostalgia, the Second World War was a grim and brutal affair, a long and lonely effort that has never been fully reported—to the detriment of those who served and the danger of those nurtured on false tales today. Revealing the true costs of conflict on those forced to fight, The Deserters is an elegant and unforgettable story of ordinary men desperately struggling in extraordinary times.

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401

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Penguin

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0143125486

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9780143125488

Fibrewise Homotopy Theory

By: Michael Charles Crabb,Ioan Mackenzie James

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Fibrewise Homotopy Theory

By: Michael Charles Crabb,Ioan Mackenzie James

Topology occupies a central position in modern mathematics, and the concept of the fibre bundle provides an appropriate framework for studying differential geometry. Fibrewise homotopy theory is a very large subject that has attracted a good deal of research in recent years. This book provides an overview of the subject as it stands at present.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1447112652

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9781447112655

The Conceptual Worlds of the Fourth Gospel

Intertextuality and Early Reception

By: Charles B. Puskas,C. Michael Robbins

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The Conceptual Worlds of the Fourth Gospel

Intertextuality and Early Reception

By: Charles B. Puskas,C. Michael Robbins

Over, under, and through John's story of Jesus are unforgettable ideas and concepts, profoundly simple and simply profound, for the author's own audience and beyond. These ideas did not originate in a vacuum. They have recurred and been repeated before and after the writing of the Fourth Gospel. For this reason we will examine the meaning of its words and themes in the context of its Jewish-Greco-Roman milieu. Much of our intertextual understanding will be derived from alleged parallels that involve comparisons of similar vocabulary and phrases, as well as parallel concepts and images from the Old Testament, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo, and other relevant writings. Such parallels will help to determine the meaning of a word or expression, the translation of a particular language, determining any direct influences upon the Fourth Gospel, parallel traditions, or the influence of its ideas, as a creative and inspiring work of later antiquity.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1532681739

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9781532681738

Black Cat Weekly #67

By: Nina Kiriki Hoffman,Christine Poulson ,Frank Zafiro ,John Gregory Betancourt ,Stephen Marlowe,Murray Leinster ,Hal Charles ,Johnston McCulley,Lawrence L. Lynch

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Black Cat Weekly #67

By: Nina Kiriki Hoffman,Christine Poulson ,Frank Zafiro ,John Gregory Betancourt ,Stephen Marlowe,Murray Leinster ,Hal Charles ,Johnston McCulley,Lawrence L. Lynch

Here’s this issue’s lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf?” by Christine Poulson [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “The Loser Takes All,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Home for Christmas,” by Frank Zafiro [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “Thubway Tham Reformth,” by Johnston McCulley [short story] The Diamond Coterie, by Lawrence L. Lynch [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Power of the Cocoon,” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman [short story] “Passed Down,” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman [short story] “Planet of Doom,” by Stephen Marlowe [short story] “The Manless Worlds,” by Murray Leinster [short story] Rememory, by John Gregory Betancourt [novel]

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765

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Wildside Press LLC

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1667660780

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9781667660783

Neotyphodium in Cool-Season Grasses

By: Craig A. Roberts,Charles P. West,Donald E. Spiers

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Neotyphodium in Cool-Season Grasses

By: Craig A. Roberts,Charles P. West,Donald E. Spiers

Divided into logical easy-to-use sections, Neotyphodium in Cool-Season Grasses is an up-to-date anthology of the latest knowledge on the genus Neotyphodium. This thorough text covers the molecular biology of Neotyphodium endophytes and their effects on grass hosts, invertebrate and vertebrate herbivores, and the plant communities in which they interact. The expert editors also include information on the commercial uses of endophytes in livestock and turf industries. Researchers and teachers in grass research, extension, agronomy, and animal toxicology, and university libraries with courses in these subjects should not be without this important text.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470384697

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9780470384695

The History of the Town and Castle of Tamworth, in the Counties of Stafford & Warwick

By: Charles Palmer

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The History of the Town and Castle of Tamworth, in the Counties of Stafford & Warwick

By: Charles Palmer

Reprint of the original, first published in 1845.

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336887912X

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9783368879129

Ancient Cambodia

A Photo Journey & Archaeological Guide

By: Rodney Charles LHuillier,Chanthim Suon

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Ancient Cambodia

A Photo Journey & Archaeological Guide

By: Rodney Charles LHuillier,Chanthim Suon

A journey of the hidden ancient wonders of Cambodia from the prehistoric through to the 19th century, with full-color photos of over 350+ sites including every standing temple in Cambodia from the Ancient Funan, Chenla, and Angkorian eras. Including an introduction to History, Temple Typology & Construction, and, an illustrated introduction to the Evolution of Khmer Art over 2000 years. Rod and Chanthim's journey across Cambodia is one of passion, adventure, and discovery. Over the course of 6 years, they traveled over 30,000 kilometers on small motorbikes, visiting over 1,500 archaeological and heritage sites. Along the way, they collected over 100,000 photographs of well-known sites along with the remote and unknown wonders still hidden deep within the clutches of the Cambodian jungle. This book is a collection of their photographs and research providing an informative visual feast that will transport you to the ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples of Angkor and well beyond. Through clear photos, the 350+ standing temples of ancient Cambodia are introduced (sites that are mostly whole, structure above the lintel, or otherwise of interest) province by province with maps. The book also features over 150 illustrations to introduce temple typology and features, gods, guardians, devata through time, diverse artifacts, and, the evolution of Khmer art over the chronological style periods: Prehistory 6th c - Phnom Da 7th c - Thala Borivat/Early Sambor 7th c - Sambor Prei Kuk, Prasat Andet, Prei Khmeng 8th c - Kampong Preah 9th c - Kulen, Preah Ko 10th c - Bakheng, Koh Ker, Pre Rup, Banteay Srei 11th c - Khleang & Baphuon 12th c - Angkor Wat 12th-13th c - Bayon 13th-15th c - Post-Bayon/Late Angkor 15th-19th c - Post-Angkorian Whether you are a student of history, a seasoned traveler, or simply an armchair adventurer, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever dreamed of exploring and studying ancient Cambodia.

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Rodney Charles L'Huillier

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0645954624

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9780645954623

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The Wisdom of Jesus

The Wisdom of Jesus

Entelechy

Entelechy

The Quincunx

The Quincunx

Paying for the Piper

Paying for the Piper

Progeny Unbound

Progeny Unbound

The Popular History of England

The Popular History of England

The Deserters

The Deserters

Fibrewise Homotopy Theory

Fibrewise Homotopy Theory

The Conceptual Worlds of the Fourth Gospel

The Conceptual Worlds of the Fourth Gospel

Black Cat Weekly #67

Black Cat Weekly #67

Neotyphodium in Cool-Season Grasses

Neotyphodium in Cool-Season Grasses

The History of the Town and Castle of Tamworth, in the Counties of Stafford & Warwick

The History of the Town and Castle of Tamworth, in the Counties of Stafford & Warwick

Ancient Cambodia

Ancient Cambodia

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