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Vincent van Goghs life was driven by passions, from the religious to the romantic. These passions illuminated his work as an artist, but also led to his many disappointments in life. Whether attempting to be a missionary, falling in love with his cousin, sheltering a prostitute and her children, proposing to his neighbors spinster daughter or establishing an art colony with Paul Gauguin failure haunted him. Although his uniquely vibrant colors and...
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The most prolific woman writer of the eighteenth century, Eliza Haywood (1693—1756?) was a key player in the history of the English novel. Along with her contemporary Defoe, she did more than any other writer to create a market for fiction prior to the emergence of Richardson, Fielding, and Smollett.
Also, one of Augustan England's most popular authors, Haywood came to fame in 1719 with the publication of her first novel, Love in Excess. In addition...
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Distracted During Prayer? Focus on The Passion We're beset with distractions: traffic, notifications, texts, emails. It can sometimes seem impossible to focus on God and truly pray. But the stirring meditations in this profound book will help fix your gaze on Christ on the Cross. There is no better way to pray, to focus, to engage in consistent, fruitful prayer, than to contemplate the Passion of Our Lord. Over the course of a month, each day offers...
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In Engaging the Passion, Oliver Larry Yarbrough has gathered an impressive array of scholars to survey the wealth of ways in which the death of Jesus has been portrayed and represented in Scripture, liturgy and music, literature, art and film, theology, and ethics. In addition to addressing topics many readers will find familiar-gospel narratives, Holy Week services, Bach Passions, and well-known paintings-the essays also treat rap music, street art,...
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What does it mean to be the church? What part do we play in living out the mission Jesus left for his followers? To understand and be inspired in our role as the church, this study from Seacoast Church takes you back to where it all began. Jesus is very clear about the mission for His followers. In It Starts with One, you will explore Acts 1–6, the early formation of the church and the disciples' dependency upon the Holy Spirit as they discover...
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Come along on an artisan food journey with thirty of the top "foodie" entrepreneurs in the industry. Chapter by chapter, you'll be carried away with beautiful photography, delicious recipes, and inspiring stories from restaurant owners, farmers, beekeepers, bakers, and more. Get valuable advice for your own business along the way. This wonderful collection is sure to nourish your body and your soul with over thirty recipes that you will want to make...
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Scripture holds a simple declaration that sets forth every pastor's highest priority: "Preach the Word."
When you consider all that God desires to accomplish through preaching, it becomes apparent why it's such a big deal. It's God's main means of feeding, comforting, correcting, and protecting His people-as well as pointing unbelievers to Christ.
Such an enormous responsibility deserves a pastor's best. In The Shepherd as Preacher, you'll find the...
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What role does love-of cinema, of cinema studies, of teaching and learning-play in teaching film? For the Love of Cinema brings together a wide range of film scholars to explore the relationship between cinephilia and pedagogy. All of them ask whether cine-love can inform the serious study of cinema. Chapter by chapter, writers approach this question from various perspectives: some draw on aspects of students' love of cinema as a starting point for...
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What if you could have been a witness to the events of the last days of Jesus' life-walking with him as he entered Jerusalem, observing his crucifixion, and embracing him on Easter?
Walk in Her Sandals, edited by popular Catholic author and speaker Kelly M. Wahlquist, takes you deeper into your relationship with Jesus by helping you relate to him in a profoundly intimate way. Looking at six universal gifts of women through the eyes of women in...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Grit tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Angela Duckworth’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Grit by Angela Duckworth includes: Historical context, Chapter-by-chapter summaries, Important quotes, Fascinating trivia, Glossary of...
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A Study Guide for Christopher Marlowe's "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
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The world has not been fair to the Native Americans, to the extent that they were treated with violence. But the blood in their past only fueled the passion to show the world that they could be so much more. This book is a tribute to Native Americans who became their own star. Be inspired by their stories.
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The passion for baseball in Cincinnati that's nearly unrivaled and the unequalled feel for the game that only exists in the Queen City are captured in this record. Unearthing the greatest stories ever written about one of the most storied teams in Major League Baseball history, the book brings back to life the most memorable Reds moments and the people who lived them.
15) The Jesus Bible
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Sixty-Six Books. One Story. All About One Name.
Encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture. From the Passion Movement, The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, with exclusive articles from Louie Giglio, Max Lucado, John Piper, Ravi Zacharias, and Randy Alcorn, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible and encourages you to faithfully follow him as you participate in his story.
Profound yet accessible study features help you meet Jesus throughout...
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Middle school is a crazy, busy, confusing and difficult time in our lives. Papers, Poetry & Prose is a look at the middle school experience through the eyes of eighth graders. The young authors openly discuss the passions in their lives, the pain and the joys. It is a collection of stories, memories and poems that capture all that they are focused on. Inside you will see the importance of friendship, family, sports and acceptance. Papers, Poetry &...
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NPR explores the issues, struggles, and triumphs of the American women's movement, from early pioneers to modern groundbreakers and leaders of today who fight to preserve hard-won rights. Profiles of Victoria Woodhull, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony provide insights into the origins of the movement, while reflections from Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug, Geraldine Ferraro, and others reveal the passion and dedication required...
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For the third time in 10 seasons, the Boston Red Sox are World Series champions. The teams path to postseason gloryand the celebration that followedare featured in this special commemorative volume. The book documents the American League Divisional Series, American League Championship Series, and World Series games that led up to the clinching Game 6 victory with action-packed photos, great quotes, and colorful commentary by Globe columnists Dan Shaughnessy,...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of Andromaque with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Andromaque by Jean Racine, which tells the tragic story of the passion of four characters who fall into unrequited love, leading to their despair and, eventually, untimely demise. It remains Racine's most-performed play and a pioneering work of the tragic genre. Racine is one of France's most renowned...
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The history of theater in New York is captured in the images of the Billy Rose Theatre Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. From this valuable archive, author Leonard Jacobs spotlights the evolution of the world's most storied dramatic community. Reaching from the 1850s to the recent past, these images give insight into the passion and character of the theaters, the performers, and the performances that have made Broadway...
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