In clear and concise fashion, A Companion to the Bible provides explanation of many terms and key themes within the Bible. Grounding the definitions with textual references, Jean-Jacques von Allmen enriches our theological understanding by concentrating on a limited number of longer articles with abundant cross-referencing. This approach allows for a greater depth in knowledge for all readers. Written

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The Right Periphery in L2 Chinese is among the first books to try to incorporate both advanced linguistic and acquisition perspectives to show how eight sentence-final particles are represented in English-speaking learners\' L2 Chinese. This book will inform researchers of the general construction of the right periphery in L2 grammars. Drawing on up-to-date theoretical frameworks and findings from

The story of a Sikh woman born in India who migrated to

With beautiful hand-painted decorations on every page, this keepsake prayer journal offers Christian women daily prompts and scripture on a variety of themes to help them grow their prayer life and deepen their relationship with God. Find inspiration in your day-to-day experiences, worshipping God and seeking Christ with the aid of this guided journal from renowned Bible journaler, Jenna Parde, of

\"A harrowing portrait of race relations in America, as beautiful as it is urgent.\"--Entertainment Weekly\"Black satire with bite, like Zora Neale Hurston used to do, with a smile and a sharp elbow. A touch of Paul Beatty, a dose of Dolemite, and a serving of Dorothy Parker, too. Give My Love to the Savages announces Chris Stuck as a fearless talent, a debut that\'ll make your sides and your heart

Raina Telgemeier\'s #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning companion to Smile!Raina can\'t wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren\'t quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she\'s also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn\'t improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and

Most of us at the very least wonder about our own immortality and many people are convinced that there is something beyond death, beyond the blackness of the grave. In Western Judaeo-Christian culture we absorb from an early age the idea that virtue now has its own reward - later. We are taught that the universe is essentially moral and that there are absolute human values. But increasingly, science

This study begins with a brief survey of economic thought on the relationship between foreign trade and national power, from the Mercantilists on. Chapter II attempts a systematic theoretical approach to the subject. It first makes clear the fundamental basis of the possible use of foreign trade as an instrument of national power policy. Using well-known concepts of economic analysis, it proceeds to

NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - \"Of all the stories that argue and speculate about Shakespeare\'s life ... here is a novel ... so gorgeously written that it transports you.\" --The Boston Globe In 1580\'s England, during the Black Plague a young Latin tutor falls in love with an extraordinary, eccentric young woman in this \"exceptional historical novel\" (The

In this book, Aidan Doyle traces the history of the Irish language from the time of the Norman invasion at the end of the 12th century to independence in 1922, combining political, cultural, and linguistic history. The book is divided into seven main chapters that focus on a specific period in the history of the language; they each begin with a discussion of the external history and position of the

A lavish volume of heart-warming verse dedicated to one of Shirley Hughes\'s most endearing characters - Alfie\'s little sister, Annie Rose. From tea-time treats to secret adventures, Shirley Hughes has a perfect understanding of the things that encapture a small

Little Green Croc is in a bad mood, but Melrose knows that a guessing game and a trip to the seaside will soon have his favorite friend smiling again. This charming picture book is full of sunshine, brightly capturing the warmth of true friendship and highlighting the importance of looking after one another in new situations. Sometimes life seems very dull, but what a difference a bucket and ball,

This book teaches every asthmatic patients and non-asthmatic patients the information necessary for recognizing, managing, avoiding the occurrence and also to treat asthma attack and exacerbations. It is an excellent resource for asthmatic and non-asthmatic patients.If you are highly concerned about your health status and healthy living, you should see this guide as everything needed to understand

Meet Jack and his talking chicken Betsy, Red, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, and a host of other Little Legends as they have fantastic new

Lonely Planet\'s Paris is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Admire masterpieces in the Louvre, sample French cuisine and window shop down boulevards; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet\'s Paris Travel Guide: Lonely Planet\'s Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection