There is something old-fashioned and sage-like in Walter Howard's poetic voice. I can imagine him reading from a mountaintop-- with the raging elements a backdrop to his words. Howard is a learned man-- and has been an academic for many years-- but his poetry is in the tradition of a true romantic. He uses nature and emotion to find spiritual truth. He embraces beauty-- with all its allure, but is not afraid to reveal its frightening and dark side as well. Howard uses ample doses of levity to pull the fly down on our most cherished traditions and notions, but in the same token he shows a deep respect and affinity for all the things this world has to offer." - Doug Holder, Publisher of Ibbetson Street Press
This anthology of the best of Thomas Howard covers many topics of interest. From litergical reform and sacred architecture, women's ordination and hierachical authority, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien - These and many other topics are tackled by Howard with his characteristic thoughfulness in these articles and speeches that span more than twenty years of his prolific career.
From the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning writer and producer of Homeland and 24: an eBook boxed set featuring Gideon’s War and Hard Target, two thrilling novels of political intrigue and international terrorism, filled with nonstop action and ticking time-bomb suspense. In Gideon’s War, Washington insider Gideon Davis becomes embroiled in a vast global conspiracy involving oil, terrorism, pirates, and politics when he’s given just forty-eight hours to bring his rouge agent brother in—a mission that becomes a harrowing attempt to stop a homegrown terrorist plot to destroy the U.S. government. In Hard Target, Gideon Davis has settled into the quiet life of an academic and is weeks away from being married when he discovers evidence of an impending terrorist attack on U.S. soil; with the help of his brother, Gideon is soon on the trail of the conspirators who are planning to eliminate the entire top tier of the U.S. government during a high-value, mass-casualty attack.
From the executive producer of "24" comes the exciting follow-up to "Gideon's War," which involves a harrowing attempt to stop a terrorist with plans to destroy the U.S. government.
When Gideon Davis, ex-international peacemaker, is approached by a slippery crystal meth addict with information about an impending terrorist attack, even though his career with the government are over, something about the man's story makes him sit up and listen. Calling on Nancy Clement, his old FBI colleague, Gideon decides to hand the evidence over to new SS boss, Ray Dahlgren. But when Dahlgren refuses to take Gideon seriously, he is left with only one option - to launch his own investigation. Enlisting the help of his brother, Tillman, to infiltrate Colonel Jim Verhoven's white supremacist group, which may be involved, Gideon is thrown into the thick of a revenge plot designed not only to overthrow the government but bring an end to democracy itself. But when things get messy and the brothers are forced to play along with Verhoven's plan in order to avoid detection, they'll need Nancy's help if they are to slot the final piece of the puzzle into place and prevent disaster.
From the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning writer and producer of Homeland and 24: an eBook boxed set featuring Gideon’s War and Hard Target, two thrilling novels of political intrigue and international terrorism, filled with nonstop action and ticking time-bomb suspense. In Gideon’s War, Washington insider Gideon Davis becomes embroiled in a vast global conspiracy involving oil, terrorism, pirates, and politics when he’s given just forty-eight hours to bring his rouge agent brother in—a mission that becomes a harrowing attempt to stop a homegrown terrorist plot to destroy the U.S. government. In Hard Target, Gideon Davis has settled into the quiet life of an academic and is weeks away from being married when he discovers evidence of an impending terrorist attack on U.S. soil; with the help of his brother, Gideon is soon on the trail of the conspirators who are planning to eliminate the entire top tier of the U.S. government during a high-value, mass-casualty attack.
Moses Howard II, was given an ultimatum by his father. America was at war and the only option left for Moses was joining the armed services. Like many challenges in life, the military tested his character, his faith, and is resilience. This is a very revealing account of military life, the tests and challenges and how to survive them.
Gays and lesbians have traveled a long road from persecution to toleration and from fashionable to establishment. Terms of abuse that have long been weapons used to oppress the gay community have now been reclaimed as expressions of liberation and freedom. With wit and panache, Queer explores all avenues of gay life from avant-garde fashion to popular cartoon strips, from radical politics to global persecution. Included is a wide range of topics, magnificent spreads of personalities and icons, entertainment value, and many profoundly touching issues of our time. Queer not only presents the history and contribution of gay men and lesbians, but also takes a look across the spectrum at the advances made by the bisexual, transsexual and transgender communities and all points in between. Contributions from leading writers and commentators and a superb photo archive all add up to as definitive a statement as one can get, and, simultaneously, a great book. Featured revolutionaries include, among others, Derek Jarman, Sappho, Harvey Milk, Pat Califia, Audre Lorde, Oscar Wilde, Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Edward II, King of England, Marlene Dietrich, James Baldwin, Djuna Barnes and Brandon Teena.
Examining the development of neoclassical tragedy during the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), this work investigates the varied manifestations of tragedy modelled upon the classical heritage of ancient Greek drama as adapted by Seneca.
From the executive producer of "24" comes his debut thriller. Gideon Davis has just one day to bring a rogue agent--his own brother--to justice before a vast global conspiracy turns deadly.
More than 150 Canadian soldiers were brutally murdered in 1944 after capture by the 12th SS Division 'Hitler Youth.' Despite months of investigation by Allied courts, however, only two senior officers of the 12th SS were ever tried for war crimes.
Using supercomputers, the authors have analyzed 16 million individual roll call votes since the two Houses of Congress began recording votes in 1789. By tracing the voting patterns of Congress throughout the country's history, Poole and Rosenthal find that, despite a wide array of issues facing legislators, over 80% of a legislator's voting decisions can be attributed to a consistent ideological position ranging from ultraconservatism to ultraliberalism.
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