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No cases to focus on, no leads to investigate, just a whole summer
on a remote West Cork peninsula with her teenage daughter Lilly and
her boyfriend, Conor, and his son. The plan is to prepare Lilly for
a move to Ireland. But their calm vacation takes a dangerous turn
when human remains wash up below the steep cliffs of Ross Head.
When construction worker Lukas Adamik disappeared months ago,
everyone assumed he had gone home to Poland. Now that his body has
been found, the guards, including Maggie's friends Roly Byrne and
Katya Grzeskiewicz, seem to think he threw himself from the cliffs.
But as Maggie gets to know the residents of the nearby village and
learns about the history of the peninsula and its abandoned Anglo
Irish manor house, once home to a famous Irish painter who died
under mysterious circumstances, she starts to think there's
something else going on. Something deadly. And when Lilly starts
dating one of the dead man's friends, Maggie grows worried about
her daughter being so close to another investigation and about what
the investigation will uncover. Old secrets, hidden relationships,
crime, and village politics are woven throughout this small seaside
community, and as the summer progresses, Maggie is pulled deeper
into the web of lies, further from those she loves, and closer to
the truth.
Karl Barth's commentary on Paul's epistle to the Romans, in its two
editions (1919 and 1922), is one of the most significant works
published in Christian theology in the 20th century. This book,
which landed "like a bombshell on the theologians' playground,"
still deserves close scrutiny one hundred years after its
publication. In this volume, New Testament scholars, philosophers
of religion and systematic theologians ponder the intricacies of
Barth's "expressionistic" commentary, pointing out the ways in
which Barth interprets Paul's epistle for his own day, how this
actualized interpretation of the apostle's message challenged the
theology of Barth's time, and how some of the insights he
articulated in 1919 and in 1922 have shaped Christian theology up
to our day. With his commentary, the young Swiss pastor paved the
way for a renewed, intensely theological interpretation of the
Scriptures. The volume thus centers of some of the key themes which
run through Barth's commentary: faith as divine gift beyond any
human experience or psychological data, the Easter event as the
turning point of the world's history, God's judgment and mercy and
God's one Word in Jesus Christ. This volume represents a major
contribution to the interpretation of Karl Barth's early thought.
From friendships to Facebook to far-off countries, what do we do
when our lives seem mired in conflict? How do we find connection
when our differences are constantly on display and even exacerbated
by algorithms and echo chambers? How do we build a kinder society?
If you are tired of the anxiety, frustration, and fear that pervade
your connections with other people, both online and in real life,
Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers want you to know one
thing--you are not alone. In this book they will help you
understand the powerful connections you have with other people on a
personal, community-based, national, and even international level.
Then they show you how to - engage your family with a spirit of
curiosity - listen closely to the anxieties and fears of your
friends - explore shared values within your community - understand
your work as a citizen in a diverse country - hold lightly those
things that are beyond your control around the world The status quo
isn't working. If you long to be a peacemaker and a positive
influence in your spheres, Now What? is your door to a future that
is characterized by hope, love, and connection despite our
differences.
The Mongol invasions in the first half of the thirteenth century
led to profound and shattering changes to the historical trajectory
of Islamic West Asia. As this new volume in The Idea of Iran series
suggests, sudden conquest from the east was preceded by events
closer to home which laid the groundwork for the later Mongol
success. In the mid-twelfth century the Seljuq empire rapidly
unravelled, its vast provinces fragmenting into a patchwork of
mostly short-lived principalities and kingdoms. In time, new powers
emerged, such as the pagan Qara-Khitai in Central Asia; the
Khwarazmshahs in Khwarazm, Khorosan and much of central Iran; and
the Ghurids to the southeast. Yet all were blown away by the
Mongols, who faced no resistance from a sufficiently muscular
imperial competitor and whose influx was viewed by contemporaries
as cataclysmic. Distinguished scholars including David O Morgan and
the late C E Bosworth here discuss the dynasties that preceded the
invasion - and aspects of their literature, poetry and science - as
well as the conquerors themselves and their rule in Iran from 1219
to 1256.
More than ever, politics seem to be driven by discord. People
sitting together in pews every Sunday feel like strangers and loved
ones at the dinner table feel like enemies. Toxic political
dialogue, hate-filled rants on social media, and agenda-driven news
stories have become the new norm. But it doesn't have to be this
way. In I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), two working moms
from opposite ends of the political spectrum teach us that politics
don't have to divide us. Instead, we can bring the same care and
respect to policy discussions that we bring to the rest of our
lives. Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, co-hosts of Pantsuit
Politics, recently named an Apple Podcasts Show of the Year, give
you all of the tools you need to: Respect the dignity of every
person Recognize that issues are nuanced and can't be reduced to
political talking points Listen in order to understand Lead with
grace and patience Join Sarah from the left and Beth from the right
as they teach you that people from opposing political perspectives
truly can have calm, grace- filled conversations with one another.
Praise for I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening): "Sarah and
Beth are an absolute gift to our culture right now. Not only do
they offer balanced perspectives from each political ideology, but
they teach us how to dialogue well, without sacri ficing our
humanity." --Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author and
speaker "Sarah from the left and Beth from the right serve as our
guides through conflict and complexity, delivering us into
connection. I wish every person living in the United States would
read this compelling book, from the youngest voter to those holding
the highest office." --Emily P. Freeman, Wall Street Journal
bestselling author of The Next Right Thing
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The Gardener (Paperback)
Sarah Stewart; Illustrated by David Small
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By the author-and-illustrator team of the bestselling" The Library"
Lydia Grace Finch brings a suitcase full of seeds to the big gray
city, where she goes to stay with her Uncle Jim, a cantankerous
baker. There she initiates a gradual transformation, bit by bit
brightening the shop and bringing smiles to customers' faces with
the flowers she grows. But it is in a secret place that Lydia Grace
works on her masterpiece -- an ambitious rooftop garden -- which
she hopes will make even Uncle Jim smile. Sarah Stewart introduces
readers to an engaging and determined young heroine, whose story is
told through letters written home, while David Small's
illustrations beautifully evoke the Depression-era setting.
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The Quiet Place (Hardcover)
Sarah Stewart; Illustrated by David Small
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When Isabel and her family move to the United States, Isabel
misses all the things she left behind in Mexico, especially her
aunt Lupita and hearing people speak Spanish. But she also
experiences some wonderful new things--her first snow storm and a
teacher who does not speak Spanish but has a big smile. Even
better, Papa and her brother Chavo help her turn a big box into her
own quiet place, where she keeps her books and toys and writes
letters to Aunt Lupita. As she decorates and adds more and more on
to her quiet place, it is here that Isabel feels the most at home
in her new country while she learns to adjust to the changes in her
life.
Set in the 1950s and told through Isabel's letters to her aunt,
Sarah Stewart and Caldecott Medalist David Small have created a
charming and unforgettable young heroine who will win the hearts of
readers in this story of immigration and assimilation. "The Quiet
Place "is a" Kirkus Reviews" Best Children's Book of 2012
This latest volume in "The Idea of Iran" series concentrates on the
Sasanian period. Seizing power from the previous dynasty - the
Parthians - the Sasanians ruled Iran and most of the ancient Near
East from 224 until 642 CE. They are particularly fascinating
because of their adherence to Zoroastrianism, an ancient dualistic
Iranian religion named after the prophet Zarathustra (or, in Greek,
Zoroaster). The Sasanians expressed the divine aspect of their rule
in a variety of forms, such as on coins, rock reliefs and silver
plates, and architecture and the arts flourished under their aegis.
Sasanian military success brought them into conflict with Rome, and
later Byzantium. Their empire eventually collapsed under the force
of the Arab army in AD 642, when Zoroastrianism was replaced with
Islam.Engaging with all the major aspects of Sasanian culture,
twelve eminent scholars address subjects which include: early
Sasanian art and iconography; early Sasanian coinage; religion and
identity in the Sasanian empire; later Sasanian orality and
literacy; and state and society in late antique Iran. The volume in
question arguably comprises the most complete and comprehensive
treatment of the Sasanian civilization yet to be published in
English.
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Elizabeth Brown doesn't like to play with dolls, and she doesn't
like to skate. What she "does" like to do is read books. Lots of
them, all the time. Over the years, her collection has grown to
such enormous proportions that there's not even room in Elizabeth's
house for Elizabeth. The way she solves the problem will warm the
hearts of book lovers, young and old.
Elizabeth Brown loves to read more than anything else, but when her collection of books grows and grows, she must make a change in her life.
The Parthians are a fascinating but little-known ancient
civilization. In the mid-third century BCE a bold and ambitious
leader called Arshak challenged Hellenic rule and led his armies to
victory. The dynasty which he founded ruled over what became a
mighty empire and restored the glory of Iran following the region's
conquest by Alexander the Great. This imperial eastern superpower,
which lasted for 400 years and stretched from the Hindu Kush to
Mesopotamia, withstand the might of Rome for centuries. The
Parthians were nomadic horse-warriors who left few written records,
concentrating rather on a rich oral and storytelling tradition.
What knowledge we have of this remarkable people derives primarily
from their coinage, which mixed Hellenism with Persian influences.
In this book, distinguished scholars examine - from a variety of
perspectives - the origins of the Parthians, their history,
religion and culture, as well as perceptions of their empire
through the lens of both imperial Rome and China.
Of the great ancient civilizations, that of Persia is the least
known and the most enigmatic. This book explores the formation of
the first Persian Empire under the Achaemenid Persians. It brings
together a multi-disciplinary view of ancient Iran in the first
millennium BC and concentrates on the art, archaeology, history and
religion of a geographical area far beyond the present borders of
modern Iran in the period beginning just before the formation of
the Persian empire in the middle of the 6th century up to its
collapse following conquest by Alexander the Great in the late 4th
century BC. Eminent scholars here give a critical approach to some
of the traditional interpretations and discuss topics which help
the reader towards a better understanding of the formation of the
Persian empire. This is the first volume in the "Idea of Iran"
series which will be a four-volume collection encompassing the
history of that country.
As the Gulf assumes an ever more important role in the global
political economy, new cultural and political identities are
emerging, both through natural processes and as a result of state
design. This volume explores the new dynamism of the Gulf,
reflected not just in high-rise buildings and booming stock
markets, but also manifested in the realms of art, ideas and
expression and their relationships with political authority. The
contributors include figures instrumental to the emergence of these
new identities, including artists, broadcasters and cultural
commentators such as Amr Hamzawy, Nadia Rahman and Nimah Ismail
Nawwab.
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