This book presents the life and work of the New Testament's premier missionary, the apostle Paul. It surveys his "pre-Christian life," his conversion and call, and his missionary activities, noting th
Written for laypeople, Sharp offers a brief introduction to each of the Bible’s prophets and their prophetic books, developing the theological themes present in each with an eye toward how the prophet
In this volume of the For Today series, author and pastor James Howell takes us on an engaging exploration of the Beatitudes. Howell considers each of the well-known phrases in these passages from Mat
A Christian devotional on the person of ChristAs a Christian, you are called to live like Jesus—a life of courage, joy, passion, and purpose. Forget about the boring stuff—Jesus calls yo
A Christian devotional on the person of ChristAs a Christian, you are called to keep your eyes on Jesus, the founder and finisher of your faith. This book will help you do just that. In this third v
A Christian devotional on the person of ChristAs a Christian, you are called to live like Jesus—a life of courage, joy, passion, and purpose. Forget about the boring stuff—Jesus calls yo
Themes for Today is the first in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Readi
Topics for Today is the fifth in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Readi
Concepts for Today is the fourth in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Re
Issues for Today is the third in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Readi
Insights for Today is the second in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Re
The Sun is our greatest source of energy. Without its light and heat, life on Earth would not exist. For centuries, people have used the Sun's energy to heat their homes and cook meals. Today, we use
A waving flag, blowing leaves, a kite soaring through the sky-all are moved by wind power. Wind is also our fast-growing source of energy. Find out how wind forms and the different ways we may use it
If you’ve ever seen a crashing ocean wave or a rushing waterfall, you’ve seen water power in action. People have used flowing water to do work for centuries. Today, water power is a dependable resourc
Our lives would be very different without oil, gas, and coal. These fossil fuels help heat our homes, turn on our lights, and power our cars and trucks. But they also damage our environment—and they w
In this new addition to the popular For Today series, Old Testament scholar Beth LaNeel Tanner opens the world of the psalms to contemporary readers. Tanner focuses on major themes in the book of Psal
The interpenetration of Plato’s mythos and logos reveals an analogical, serious playfulness of the human soul from the depths of aporia (bewilderment) to the heights of the beyond (epikeina). We
America emerged from the Enlightenment, thus the prevailing elements of politics in the United States are echoes of struggles amongst the moderate, the conservative, and the radical Enlightenment. Thi
This book compares and contrasts the ideas of some of the leading twentieth-century critics of rationalism: Gadamer, Hayek, Kolnai, MacIntyre, Oakeshott, Polanyi, Ryle, Voegelin, and Wittgenstein. Thi
This volume explores the place of aristocratic virtues and values in the modern democratic world. Essays examine aristocratic priorities and interpretations of historic and contemporary aristocratic a
In this introduction to maps, children are guided by a friendly bear named Buddy to think about the very idea of what a map is—a drawing that shows where things are—and then learn to use symbols, work
