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Readers generally know only one of the two famous James brothers. Literary types know Henry James; psychologists, philosophers, and religion scholars know William James. In reality, the brothers’ minds were inseparable, as the more than eight hundred letters they wrote to each other reveal. In...

In this classic work, Frederick C. Copleston, S.J., outlines the development of philosophical reflection in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish thought from the ancient world to the late medieval period. A History of Medieval Philosophy is an invaluable general introduction that also includes longer treatments of such leading thinkers as Aquinas, Scotus, and Ockham.

“Spanish for Smarties” is the e-solution for those who have already seen some Spanish before and are interested in learning and practicing the language in a more laidback style. Of course the book contains grammar explanations when deemed necessary, and the rules and verb tenses are still there,...

A long sequence of social, cultural, and political processes characterizes an ever-dynamic Caribbean history. The Caribbean Basin is home to numerous linguistic and cultural traditions and fluid interactions that often map imperfectly onto former colonial and national traditions. Although much of...

There are few disciplines as exciting and forward-looking as medicine. Unfortunately, however, many modern practitioners have lost sight of the origins of their discipline. A Cabinet of Ancient Medical Curiosities aspires to cure this lapse by taking readers back to the early days of Western medicine...

In a time when the global and national economies seem to favor so few and harm so many, when the threats to the common good are so prevalent and so deep, how do people of faith think about these issues and act with those who are most vulnerable? Living the Catholic Social Tradition: Cases and Commentary...

** This edition includes a short biography of the author and is fully formatted and linked for optimal readability. This is the only copy you'll ever need.** In this book, J. C. Ryle offers heartfelt advice to young men. Written in a very familiar style, he warns young men against sloth, lust,...

The writings of the twelfth-century Chinese Zen master Ta Hui are as immediately accessible as those of any contemporary teacher, and this book, which introduced them to the English-speaking world in the 1970s, has become a modern classic—a regular feature of recommended reading lists for Zen centers...

We were created for a purpose, but in this constantly changing world, many of us become disillusioned by life and fail to discover our purposes and embrace our destinies. We meander through life, seeking to find ourselves and a meaning for our existence; yet we remain disoriented and unfilled. But...

J.C. Ryle was the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool. Ryle was also a writer and evangelical preacher known for voicing and writing his beliefs with a pleasant disposition. Due to that style, Ryle is still one of the most read Christian authors today and his book Holiness is one of the most famous Christian books ever written. This version of Ryles Holiness includes a table of contents.

J.C. Ryle's Holiness has imparted a standing challenge to Christians for 130 years. In this new, slimmed-down series of excerpts from Ryle's masterwork, we aim to present his original message to a whole new generation. Holiness, Ryle argued, was not simply a matter of believing and feeling, but of doing. 

A Call to Prayer is one manual on prayer, its importance and necessity in the Christian life. A book that will bring growth and knowledge about prayer and invite him to live with greater intimacy with God. Written by J.C. Ryle, important preacher Christian.

We all go through difficult times in life. When we’re suffering, it’s easy to lose hope. Sometimes you’re dealt a bad hand, and it may seem that the deck is stacked against you. No matter how hopeless things seem, you can still find hope if you look in the right place. This is a powerful...

On a beautiful, summer day at a little-league pool party, Kennedy Buettner drowned. What follows is a miraculous story of recovery, alongside a precious glimpse into the world beyond us. A glimpse into Heaven.