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In The Day the Revolution Began, N. T. Wright once again challenges commonly held Christian beliefs, as he did in Surprised by Hope. Demonstrating the rigorous intellect and breathtaking knowledge that have long defined his work, Wright argues that Jesus' death on the cross was not only to absolve us of our sins, it was actually the beginning of a revolution commissioning the Christian faithful to a new vocation - a royal priesthood responsible for restoring and reconciling all of God's creation.

“Jesus - the Jesus we might discover if we really looked,” explains Wright, “is larger, more disturbing, more urgent than we had ever imagined. We have successfully managed to hide behind other questions and to avoid the huge, world-shaking challenge of Jesus’s central claim and achievement. It is we, the churches, who have been the real reductionists. We have reduced the kingdom of God to private piety; the victory of the cross to comfort for the conscience; Easter itself to a happy, escapist ending after a sad, dark tale. Piety, conscience, and ultimate happiness are important...."

Interviews with Christian authors, leaders, and thinkers.

Following in the successful footsteps of its predecessors, Around the Way Girls 6 features three popular authors presenting their versions of the tough, street-smart girls that everyone loves.

A great audiobook to get you started with basic French expressions, grammar and phrases! After all, no matter where you go in France, it helps knowing a bit of French. Take this compact and concise book of popular phrases, often-seen words and basic French grammar with you and learn the basics of French while on the go! This guide contains: Lots of popular French words, pronunciation tips, and easy-to-find phrases for small talk, directions, food and dining, shopping and many other travel situations.

They came in peace...or so they said. Here are 18 examples of how they lied. This is an exciting collection of first contact science fiction stories, all completely different! Take a risk - venture into the unknown with us. Who is out there? What will they want from us? Come join us in our adventure to find out how first contact pans out. It will be a great adventure!

In this fun-to-listen-to, empowering book about the many angles of female masturbation and self-pleasure, the author, together with a group of lady friends, delves into the secrets of a woman's anatomy and satisfaction and offers entertaining but knowledgeable answers to questions every woman wonders about. This refreshing book explains what to do, where and how to do it, and why masturbating as a woman isn't wrong at all.

Discover a different way of seeing and responding to the coronavirus pandemic, an approach drawing on scripture, Christian history, and the way of living, thinking, and praying revealed to us by Jesus.

What really lies beneath the waves? Dive into our magical collection of short stories written by award-winning and up-and-coming authors and follow the ocean’s call. Meet murderous kelpies, hear the mermaid’s song, find a kidnapped prince, and explore the beautiful underwater kingdoms. Befriend selkie royalty, break fearsome curses, and swoon as you fall in love. All profits go to Oceana to support their mission to protect the world’s oceans and promote sustainable fishing.

Benvenuto (welcome) to the basics of Italian! This audiobook contains a detailed guide to the pronunciation and usage of basic Italian words for travelers, common phrases and typical expressions you often hear when visiting Italy, as well as a number of topic-specific vocabulary lists for easy reference during your travels. There are also some more in-depth explanations of grammar if you are interested in a deeper approach to learning the basics of Italian.

Esta cativante reconstrução da vida e do pensamento de Paulo, escrita com excelência por um dos estudiosos paulinos mais influentes da atualidade, traz à tona o mundo romano antigo em todos os detalhes: sociais, históricos e culturais. Nesta biografia definitiva, N. T. Wright oferece uma visão fascinante da história de Paulo, levando-nos a caminhar ao lado do apóstolo, observando, aprendendo, sofrendo e vibrando com ele.

In Even Sinners Have Souls, each gritty and profound story is told in a raw and real voice, luring the listeners in by the poignant story lines, themes, and the genuine talents and abilities of each of these prolific authors. The stories have characters who face the same struggles and tragedies that any other person growing up in the hood might endure.

Seventeen-year-old Aten the Knight has been waiting his entire life to slay Vesta the Dragon, a monster who has been terrorizing his village for years. But when he finally meets Vesta, he discovers the dragon is nothing like he imagined. Thrown off and in shock, Aten fails to kill it. After this encounter, he faces a new struggle: Can he keep the vow to his village and slay the so-called "dragon" that has been hurting the people of his hometown, or refuse and take the consequences of his revenge-hungry village?

I came to the Rush Riders Motorcycle Club to help a friend out, get them out of trouble, and before I knew it, I became a member. Fast women, drugs, whiskey, and fights were all things I expected and was ready for. A young woman walking into the club selling drugs wasn't. C was everywhere I didn't want her to be. Her naïve personality was resilient to my asshole attempts to run her off. The next thing I knew, I wanted more than to take her to my bed.

Discover the secret world between the trees where fairies, unicorns and even monsters dwell. Take a stroll through enchanted woods and dance with pixies and dryads by the light of the stars. Escape Baba Yaga and fall in love with a prince in disguise. Taste the fruit at the goblin market and be whisked away on a magical adventure.

Looking to keep the heat? In Sweet Love, best-selling editor Violet Blue creates a world of lusty and in-love couples who live out their fantasies with delicious results. These powerful scenarios are recipes for romance that real couples can use as inspiration for memorable explorations of their own. This delectable collection will have you wishing for role-playing, exhibitionism, spankings, surprise threesomes, and much much more.

Aten the Knight and his comrades are exhausted, yet determined. Pallas has burned down, many loved ones have passed, and they still don’t have enough information to defeat Apophis the Dragon. But they do know where to find it—in The Dragon War, a book said to be in the catacombs of Torn’s capital. While Vesta haunts Aten’s dreams and Apophis puts a bounty on Aten’s head, the travelers take on a treacherous journey to find answers. Will they get the information they need to defeat Apophis? How will they escape the bounty hunters desperate to turn Aten in?

In "Got Me Twisted", New York diva Ebony Queen heads south after her mother's murder and tries to reinvent country bumpkin Reshunda - but it won't be easy! In "Arrested Development", Kelly joins the police force to get in the good graces of her love interest, Dante - but what happens when her brother gets out of prison and finds out her boyfriend is the same cop that brought him down? And in "Greed", Jackie and her parents escaped the projects and now live the high life - but what's going to happen to her if they get murdered?

Beware the depths, where nightmares dwell In the picturesque coastal town of Tempest Bay, the summer months bring an influx of tourists seeking refuge in the sun-drenched beaches. However, beneath the tranquil facade of this seaside haven, a dark storm is brewing. Whispers of vanished women grow louder with each passing day, as the once-peaceful ocean becomes a watery grave for secrets. When the lifeless body of a woman washes ashore, fear and suspicion ripple through the community. As shadowy figures dance in the moonlit waves, a chilling reality emerges: a predator lurks in the depths, ...

Dariel gets his own stories in these short stories that reveal more about his past and present. Magic, darkness, light, and love will always be what makes him Morca's true love.