The penetrating and provocative question 'What would Jesus do?' in all of life's complex situations, is the central theme of this book. It is the soul-stirring novel of men and women torn between their faith and the demands, compulsions, and temptations of life. Dr. Henry Maxwell, respected pastor of the First Church of Raymond, struggled with the idea that Christian discipleship demanded more than mental assent. He vowed to preface every attitude...

Love at Low Ebb channels a 16th-century enjoyment of rich language, imagery, elaborate argument at times, conceit, rhetoric, rhythm, rhyme, wordplay and punning but very much grounded in the imaginaries and realities of the 21st century as well as in universal, existential matters.

Two Jesuit priests from different centuries and different lands, each with a particular artistic genius, brought together for the first time. Gerard Manley Hopkins is, regarded as one of the greatest poets of the Victorian era, and his poems continue to grow in popularity. This volume contains a selection of his most popular poems, with a short commentary by Jo O'Donovan. These commentaries place the poems in their time and place, helping readers...

Written over a number of decades and covering a wide range of experiences and aspects of life, Today and Yesterday has been described as:  “A compelling and poignant collection of poetry … the vivid and colourful verse will captivate readers, drawing them into each piece and holding them until the very end. … The intricate and intriguing themes will leave many readers reflecting on their own lives and experiences as they are taken on an extraordinary...

‘I started to write more poetry
Different kinds and types were they all
At times it could seem to be a strain
About subjects both large and small...’
LESLIE LEWIS
As the title of his collection suggests, Leslie Lewis’ poetry encompasses many different styles and subjects, from the personal to the political, from light-hearted to serious.

"Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way--except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers. As Kaneki and the fiercest fighter in the CCG, Arima, finally face off, several investigators launch an assault...

"A posthumous collection of journalism and other writings by Hilary Mantel, revealing in spectacular breadth the beloved writer's cutting wit and singular voice on books, films, the royals, and her own life"-- "In addition to her celebrated career as a novelist, Hilary Mantel contributed for years to newspapers and journals, unspooling stories from her own life and illuminating the world as she found it. 'Ink is a generative fluid,' she explains....

"Nine mesmerizing stories saturated in the details of Roman life that showcase Jhumpa Lahiri's extraordinary range and virtuosity"--

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"Learn how to express yourself in different social situations, including at work, school, the dentist or doctor, when dining out or shopping. Plus, find out how to make small talk like a pro, deal with emergencies confidently, travel situations, and a whole lot more." -- back cover.