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La guerra del Lobo

Autor: Bernard Cornwell

Número de Páginas: 458

XI novela de la saga Sajones, vikingos y normandos. El último reino (The Last Kingdom). Uhtred ha recuperado, al fin, Bebbanburg, la fortaleza de sus ancestros. Pero la paz sigue pareciendo imposible, pues se cierne sobre él una doble amenaza. Por un lado, Wessex, donde la lucha dinástica se encarniza para decidir quién será el próximo rey, y Mercia, con la rebelión en el aire mientras el rey Eduardo intenta tomar el control. Y, por todas partes, los invasores del norte continúan su implacable incursión, hambrientos de tierra. Con la única ambición de conquistar Northumbria, Sköll lidera un aterrador ejército de guerreros-lobo, hombres que luchan salvajemente, medio enloquecidos, en la creencia de que en verdad son lobos. Uhtred, guerrero admirado por todos, a quienes unos buscan como aliado y otros temen como adversario, se debate una vez más entre sus dos mundos. Pero, cuando se encuentra luchando en lo que él considera el lado equivocado, frente a uno de sus enemigos más temibles y maldecido por la desgracia y la tragedia, sólo la astucia, la lealtad y el coraje podrán salvarlo... En una apasionante aventura de coraje, traición, deber, devoción, amor y...

Los señores del Norte

Autor: Bernard Cornwell

Número de Páginas: 343

Los señores del norte es una excelente recreación de los tiempos oscuros en los que Inglaterra empezaba a tomar forma, del turbulento choque entre la cultura anglo-sajona y la danesa, entre el cristianismo y el paganismo, entre dos concepciones del mundo irreconciliables, en el que a Alfredo el Grande le correspondió un papel protagonista. El joven Uhtred, después de haber ayudado a Alfredo el Grande a convertir Wessex en un reino sajón independiente, regresa al norte con el propósito de encontrar a su hermanastra. Pero por el camino hallará unas tierras envueltas en el caos y la guerra, y a un Guthred que ha pasado de ser un esclavo a pretendiente al trono. La fuerza narrativa, el rigor histórico y la plasticidad de la recreación de ambientes que caracterizan la obra de Cornwell vuelven a atrapar al lector desde las primeras páginas para proponerle un viaje a uno de los momentos más turbulentos, desconocidos y emocionantes de la historia. Bernard Cornwell no es sólo el autor de novela histórica de más éxito en nuestros días, sino uno de los escritores vivos de mayores ventas en todo el mundo. Escogido en el año 2000 como uno de los 25 autores del siglo XX...

The Last Kingdom

Autor: Steve Berry

Número de Páginas: 611

From celebrated New York Times bestselling author, Steve Berry, comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, in which the discovery of a lost historical document challenges the global might of the United States. King Ludwig II of Bavaria was an enigmatic figure who was deposed in 1886, mysteriously drowning three days later. Eccentric to the point of madness, history tells us that in the years before he died Ludwig engaged in a worldwide search for a new kingdom, one separate, apart, and in lieu of Bavaria. A place he could retreat into and rule as he wished. But a question remains: did he succeed? Enter Cotton Malone. After many months, Malone's protégé, Luke Daniels, has managed to infiltrate a renegade group intent on winning Bavarian independence from Germany. Daniels has also managed to gain the trust of the prince of Bavaria, a frustrated second son intent on eliminating his brother, the duke, and restoring the Wittelsbach monarchy, only now with him as king. Everything hinges on a 19th century deed which proves that Ludwig's long-rumored search bore fruit - legal title to lands that Germany, China, and the United States all now want, only for vastly different reasons. In a...

The Last Kingdom

Autor: Steven E. Goodenough

Número de Páginas: 81

Life often feels like a relentless race—chasing fulfillment, battling stress, and trying to make sense of it all. But what if there’s a better way? The Last Kingdom isn’t just another book filled with ideas; it’s an invitation to embark on a transformative journey. Through the pages of this book, readers will not only gain insight into God’s eternal kingdom but also experience its life-changing power in their everyday reality. Discover how to: •Break free from the world’s exhausting patterns and embrace the peace and purpose of God’s design. •Navigate the challenges of modern life with a renewed mind and heart anchored in truth. •Step into a vibrant, kingdom-centered life filled with joy, identity, and direction. This is not merely knowledge to ponder—it’s a guide to living out the reality of who you were created to be. Whether readers are weary, searching, or simply longing for something deeper, The Last Kingdom will inspire and equip them to walk boldly into the life God has always intended for them. Ready to stop surviving and start living? The kingdom journey begins here.

The Last Kingdom Standing

Autor: Robert Schmidt

Número de Páginas: 138

Is there real help for the hurting people in our world? We think of the children in war, refugees adrift, patients without medicine, and those dying in droughts and floods. Lest we despair, Jesus announces that the Kingdom of God is near. This book defines the Kingdom anew and shows how it brings us hope even in the worst of circumstances. The Kingdom of God is bigger than we thought. When God was King there was liberation and enough to survive and thrive. Promises of the Kingdom’s blessings kept hope alive through defeat and devastation. While forgiving, healing, feeding, raising the dead, and praising the enemy, Jesus announced the Kingdom was at hand even before he wept over the coming destruction of Jerusalem. As a political scientist, Robert Schmidt demonstrates the political importance of the Kingdom through the centuries. He also shows how Christ continues to work through churches, organizations, and governments to bring hope through what he calls “God’s New World Society.” As a pastor he reaches out to those who have left the church. Might God still use them in Jesus’ Kingdom work? With hope in their hearts there is a lot to be done.

Un día de gloria

Autor: Alexander Kent

Número de Páginas: 376

Septiembre de 1804. Inglaterra se enfrenta a las flotas francesa y española tratando de evitar la invasión. El vicealmirante Richard Bolitho tiene problemas familiares que resolver, pero su estancia en tierra se acaba bruscamente debido a la demanda urgente del servicio al Rey. Bolitho iza una vez más su enseña sobre el Hyperion, un veterano navío de setenta y cuatro cañones, y zarpa rumbo al Caribe al mando de una nueva escuadra. Sus órdenes son planificar y realizar una audaz misión en tierras hispanas. Resguardado por los cañones del puerto de La Guaira se encuentra un fabuloso botín, un barco con el mayor tesoro conseguido por España. Mientras tanto en Antigua redescubre una pasión que rompe todos los convencionalismos y amenaza su reputación. De nuevo en Europa patrullará por el Mediterráneo para impedir el agrupamiento de la flota combinada hispano-francesa. Finalmente no podrá impedir que el grueso de esta flota se reúna en Cádiz y será Lord Nelson, en las cercanías del Cabo Trafalgar, quien derrotará a la flota enemiga.

Stonehenge

Autor: Bernard Cornwell

Número de Páginas: 0

Peter Tremayne (Coventry, 1943) es el seudónimo empleado por uno de los más prestigiosos historiadores de la cultura celta en sus obras de ficción. Su nombre se ha popularizado gracias al ciclo narrativo dedicado a sor Fidelma, traducida a una docena de lenguas y considerada por críticos y lectores como la sucesora natural del fray Cadfael de Ellis Peters. Al margen de su amplia obra ensayística e historiográfica, Tremayne, con diversos seudónimos, ha publicado unas ochenta obras narrativas.

Svein el del caballo blanco II (bolsillo)

Autor: Bernard Cornwell

Número de Páginas: 448

Uthred, un joven anglosajón de ascendencia aristocrática, se debate ahora entre luchar al lado de quieres le han educado, los vikingos o ponerse a las órdenes de Alfredo el Grande, de quien le separan las creencias religiosas. La decisión que tome finalmente Uthred le llevará a convertirse en un espía poniendo su vida en peligro constantemente. Ahora también podemos disfrutar de las novelas de Cornwell en formato bolsillo

THE EMPIRES OF THE WORLD AND THE LAST KINGDOM

Autor: Alfonso J Jiménez

Número de Páginas: 316

In The Empires of the World and The Last Kingdom, you will find the hidden treasures and secrets that operated throughout ancient history in each of the characters of the great empires of the world.This book is a gift of love for your life in these times and in the future, in such a way that from the first moment you start reading, you will undertake a journey of transformation to the ancient world, and you will see how the Creator has been in force and present in the lives of all those great characters in history until they are driven to governance; in the same way, you will be surprised how He is going to be present in your life so that you can understand the special purpose for which you were created.Get ready to travel through time because the past, the present, and the future are in the hands of your Creator, and you can access Him so that you can understand about the time we are living and everything coming.In such a way that this book will be, for each one of you, a life process, by which your hearts will become transformed, just as He did with all the people whom He called and prepared in ancient times so that were able to fulfill His designs.This book is a real...

Summary of Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom

Autor: Milkyway Media

Número de Páginas: 20

Get the Summary of Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell is a historical novel set during the Viking Age, primarily focusing on the life of Uhtred of Bebbanburg. The story begins with the Danes conquering Northumbria, where Uhtred's father is killed, and young Uhtred is captured and raised by the Danish Earl Ragnar. As he grows, Uhtred learns the ways of the Danes, becoming a skilled warrior while grappling with his Saxon heritage...

The Lost Kingdom of Fallada Volume 1 Box Set

Autor: Alicia Michaels

Número de Páginas: 790

Experience the first three books in Alicia Michaels’ series of young adult fairy tale retellings, The Lost Kingdom of Fallada Volume 1 box set. Save $1 when you download this 3-in-1 collection, containing modern spins on the tales of Little Red Riding Hood, Rose Red, and The Princess and the Frog. Three lost princesses take their place in the kingdom of Fallada once they learn of a prophecy foretelling their prosperous reign. First, however, they must defeat a vain, evil queen bent on having the kingdom for herself. With the Brothers Grimm and a Faerie General on their side, three young girls will find the strength to step into their destinies. In the process, they will find love … but with war brewing on the horizon and the forces of evil working against him, living happily ever after will not be easy. Book One: Daughter of the Red Dawn Book Two: Child of the Sacred Earth Book Three: Rise of the Tide

Veil of Shadows: The Lost Kingdom's Awakening

Autor: Bang Ia

Número de Páginas: 107

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Last Days

Autor: Richard H. Perry

Número de Páginas: 473

For centuries, humans have dreaded (and anticipated) the end of the world. These fears, fuelled by natural disasters, famines, world wars, and the writings of people like Nostradamus and Jeane Dixon have left us with more questions than answers. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Last Days, Richard H. Perry goes to the definitive source on the subject: the Bible itself. While the book is as exciting as an action/adventure novel, the author's primary source is the Bible, and he guides his readers to an understanding of the Last Day by using related Scripture. For fans of the Left Behind series. Written for a general audience in addition to a Christian one. Includes timelines of every stage leading up to the last days and after.

The Lost Kingdom of Anian Regnum: The Mystery of Ancient British Columbia, Canada

Autor: Wayne C.hannis

Número de Páginas: 39

The Lost Kingdom of Anian Regnum: The Mystery of Ancient British Columbia, Canada An Alternative History Article on the History of British Columbia, Canada There is a mystery about British Columbia, Canada- a historical mystery that is just as significant as any other historical mystery in our past. No one remembers the story of Ancient British Columbia, and we are not taught about it in school. Not so long ago, ‘Anian Regnum’ was inscribed on all the oldest maps, searched for by the Explorers of Old, believed by those who came after, and spoken of in written history by respected Historians. This unknown place of Anian Regnum was shown to be established within the mountains of British Columbia before it was British Columbia- but it is now forgotten in time and disregarded as myth. Could it be possible that ‘Anian Regnum’ did exists, and might we begin to assemble the fragmented annals of our written history to find the Lost Kingdom.

The Last Things

Autor: Donald G. Bloesch

Número de Páginas: 340

In The Last Things Donald G. Bloesch takes up difficult and sometimes controversial themes such as the coming of the kingdom of God, the return of Jesus Christ, the life hereafter, the millennial hope, the final judgment, hell, heaven, purgatory and paradise. Wrestling with biblical texts that often take metaphorical form, Bloesch avoids rationalistic reductionism as well as timid agnosticism. While he acknowledges mystery and even paradox, Bloesch finds biblical revelation much more than sufficient to illuminate the central truths of a Christian hope articulated throughout the history of the church. The Last Things is not just a review of past Christian eschatology but a fresh articulation of the grace and glory of God yet to be consummated. The triumph of the grace of Jesus Christ and the dawning of hope beckon us to reach out in the power of the Spirit to receive that blessed future and the promise to renew the life of the church universal today.

God’s Mighty Warriors in the Last Days

Autor: Dr. Donald Bell

Número de Páginas: 247

The mission of this book is to provide an understanding of these times by looking at biblical prophecy through twenty-first century eyes. This book is designed to reach out to Christians who sigh and groan over the ongoing abominations being committed in our country, with the hope of raising up strong, strategic leaders who will guide many to prepare for the challenging events that will precede the second coming of our Lord. The book’s contents provide us with an in-depth study of the Book of Revelation, designed to be a serious field guide to help prepare Christian warriors for the great tribulations which will precede the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ to restore His kingdom on Earth. We are on the verge of devastating events that will create great fear and chaos throughout the world and especially in our comfort-seeking nation. We are no longer free to play the role of civilians —for dark times are coming which will open up opportunities to be a strong light for the Kingdom of God in the midst of growing darkness. Those who hear the call and seriously prepare will be among the warrior-spirited Christians who will be the Lord’s anointed witnesses during the great...

El Ojo de Raven

Autor: Giles Kristian

Número de Páginas: 0

Durante dos años, Osric ha llevado una existencia sencilla. Temido y rechazado por los habitantes de Abbotsend debido a su misterioso pasado y a su ojo del color de la sangre, ha crecido como aprendiz del viejo carpintero mudo que lo tomó bajo su protección luego de que todos le dieran la espalda. Pero cuando llegan, de allende los mares, los invasores nórdicos para saquear la aldea, Osric es tomado prisionero y ve destruida así su nueva vida. El jefe de los vikingos, Sigurd el "Afortunado", cree que las "normas" han entrelazado el destino de este niño con el suyo. Inmerso en el mundo de los nórdicos y llevado por un insaciable deseo de aventuras, Osric se revela como un guerrero natural y crea un vínculo de sangre con Sigurd, quien lo bautiza Raven. Sin embargo, se trata de un mundo salvaje en el que a menudo la lealtad se paga con sangre y un hombre joven debe convertirse en asesino para sobrevivir. Cuando Sigurd y los suyos están a punto de ser aniquilados por Ealdred de Wessex, Raven elige un camino peligroso al aceptar una misión para adentrarse en tierras hostiles y robar una reliquia del rey de Mercia. Allí encontrará mucho más que los Evangelios sagrados de...

The Lost Kingdom

Autor: His Royal Highness Prince Ali Seraj Of Afghanistan

Número de Páginas: 212

His Royal Highness Prince Ali Seraj, a member of the royal family of Afghanistan, brings four decades of history to life—from the Cold War era when his famed nightclub in Kabul was a hotspot for global celebrities, jetsetters, and spies, to the communist Soviet takeover that killed members of his family, put a price on Prince Ali’s head, and forced him to make a harrowing escape from his homeland in disguise with his American wife and family. Prince Seraj’s intimate and historic portrait of modern Afghanistan tells the inside story of a proud, ancient culture grappling with a turbulent history of invasion and transformation. His passionate and adventure-filled story opens a new door to understand a nation irrevocably linked to the stability and prosperity of Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and to the United States.

The Final Destination of the Human Soul

Autor: Anthony Bright Atwam

Número de Páginas: 221

There are many beliefs and theories about the human soul and many great thinkers have sought to understand this aspect of the human personality. All the major theories and beliefs about the human soul are of the view that the human soul is immortal, that is the soul lives forever. If the human soul is immortal, where does it go after death? In this book, the author discusses the final destination of the human soul and the means by which people can be saved and be sure of where their soul will depart to after death to rest peacefully. It is appointed unto man to die once and after that to face judgment. He recommends this book to everyone, singles, marriage couples, non Christians, church goers, people of other faith, older people and the youth. The human personality is made up of body, spirit and soul. The body needs food, water, exercise, emotional satisfaction..., but what about the soul and the spirit? It is no good we ignore addressing these issues or to simply dismiss them as myth or nonsense; because eternity is part of the human personality. We need to know where exactly our soul will depart to after death.

The Last Prophet

Autor: Dr.haitham Talaat

Número de Páginas: 450

I will—God willing—shed light on some evidences for the validity of Islam. This book dives into the origin of religion in general and the history of monotheism in particular. Moreover, it highlights the proofs of the authenticity of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his message of Islam, especially the prophecies about his advent in the Scriptures of the People of the Book (i.e. the Jews and the Christians). Additionally, it explores the scientific miraculousness of the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH). Furthermore, its final chapter presents some of the fulfilled prophecies of the messenger (PBUH). Finally, Atheistic Misconceptions and Insinuations, the third book in this series which will be published in the coming months—God willing—is a refutation of the most famous allegations against Islam and Sharia law. Also, this book presents guidelines on how to deal with creedal and faith suspicions and insinuations. In point of truth, this series aims to enhance the certainty of faith by urging atheist truth seekers to consider the arguments and proofs for the validity of Islam. Hence, it is not a mere presentation of information, but an attempt to build consolidated...

El Sueño de Creta

Autor: José Alfaro

Número de Páginas: 284

Mucho antes del nacimiento de la Grecia Clásica, hubo otra civilización extraordinaria emplazada en Creta, que alcanzó un alto grado de desarrollo cultural y artístico debido al dominio incontestable que poseía sobre el mar.Desde el fabuloso palacio de Cnosos, el rey Minos gobierna sobre su pueblo centrado en mantener la paz, tras haber promovido el desarrollo del comercio y haber limpiado de piratas las aguas del Egeo. Su hijo, el príncipe Androgeo, sueña con convertirse en un gran héroe; mientras su hija, la princesa Ariadna, siente la repentina llamada de la vida religiosa a causa de una desgracia. Entretanto, una modesta aldeana llamada Melantea rescata a un misterioso joven que ha naufragado en las costas de Creta, que no tardará en enamorarse perdidamente de ella pese a las numerosas circunstancias en su contra.Amor, intriga y mitología confluyen en la presente aventura, situada en el marco histórico de la espléndida civilización minoica.

Lost Kingdom

Autor: Matt Myklusch

Número de Páginas: 464

When Fate puts the Secret Map of the World into Joey Kopecky, Shazad, and Leanora's hands, they set out to find a lost kingdom that could hold the key to a new age of magic.

The Final Harvest

Autor: Charles Carruth

Número de Páginas: 44

The message of the Old Testament prophets concerning the Second Coming of Christ, are being fulfilled in this generation. Jesus said, "This generation shall not pass 'till all these things be fulfilled." We are rapidly moving toward the rapture of the church. This is truly the time to "watch and pray." The Final Harvest will inform you of the events leading up to the end of age.

Heredera de fuego (Trono de Cristal 3)

Autor: Sarah J. Maas

Número de Páginas: 625

Ella es la heredera de ceniza y fuego, y no se doblegará ante nadie. Descubre la tercera parte de la trilogía Trono de Cristal, serie bestseller de The New York Times. La asesina del rey enfrenta el desafío de un destino aún más importante y arde con un resplandor más impresionante que nunca antes en Heredera de fuego, continuación del bestseller Corona de sangre. Celaena Sardothien ha sobrevivido a mortíferos combates y a la demoledora experiencia del desamor, pero a un costo indescriptible. Ahora debe viajar a una nueva tierra para enfrentar su más oscuro pasado, una verdad sobre su historia que podría darle un vuelco a su vida, y a su futuro, para siempre. Mientras tanto, brutales y monstruosas fuerzas se van reuniendo en el horizonte e intentan esclavizar su mundo. Para derrotarlos, Celaena debe hallar la fortaleza no solo para combatir a sus propios demonios internos, sino para vencer al mal que está a punto de desencadenarse. La crítica ha opinado: "Los lectores van a devorar esta última entrega de Sarah J. Maas... Una adquisición obligada." - School Library Journal- "Una avalancha de tensión con giros devastadores y un desenlace absolutamente fascinante....

Transatlantic Television Drama

Autor: Matt Hills , Michele Hilmes , Roberta E. Pearson

Número de Páginas: 337

In 2014, the UK science-fiction television series Black Mirror was released on Netflix worldwide, quickly becoming a hit with US audiences. Like other beloved British imports, this series piqued Americans' interest with hints of dark comedy, clever plotlines, and six-episode seasons that left audiences frantic for more. In Transatlantic Television Drama, volume editors Michele Hilmes, Matt Hills, and Roberta Pearson team up with leading scholars in TV studies and transnational television to look at how serial dramas like Black Mirror captivate US audiences, and what this reveals about the ways Americans and Brits relate to each other on and off the screen. Focusing on production strategies, performance styles, and audience reception, chapters delve into some of the most widely-discussed programs on the transatlantic circuit, from ongoing series like Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, Orphan Black, and Sherlock, to those with long histories of transnational circulation like Masterpiece and Doctor Who, to others whose transnational success speaks to the process of exchange, adaptation, and cooperation such as Rome, Parade's End, Broadchurch, and Gracepoint. The book's first section...

The Holiest of the Holies (THOTH), the Last Testament

Autor: Maitreya (joseph Emmanuel)

Número de Páginas: 770

For thousands of years humanity has longed for a truth, revelation, or knowledge that explains the unity of God behind all mystical experiences, previous revelations, and religions of the world, and the truth behind the universe (science). There have been mystical explanations of God from those claiming they have experienced the truth by direct contact with Spirit. There are also those who have founded great religions of the world. However, a great confusion still reigns among spiritualists, religions of the world, and the many different branches within each religion. If you study this Book carefully, with a sincere mind and an Open Heart, it will be revealed to you that the major religions on earth are not contradictory and separated at all. In fact they are complementary and were sent to earth systematically by One God. When this is understood, the Path to Salvation (Eternal Divine Path) is known This book is the main writing of Maitreya of the Mission of Maitreya: www.maitreya.org

El ladrón de la horca

Autor: Bernard Cornwell

Número de Páginas: 432

Jean-Françóis Parot, diplomático y especialista en la historia del París del siglo xviii, ha creado un nuevo clásico de la literatura policíaca y de la novela histórica: el personaje del comisario Nicolás Le Floch, que en España se dio conocer con El enigma de la calle Blancs-Manteaux, primer volumen de una serie de novelas que han cautivado a la crítica y al público.

The Events Of The Last Day

Autor: Dr. Gordon Allen Stamper

Número de Páginas: 76

Like the picture of the little sparrow, you see here, God is watching over you and cares for you. He has plans for you. Taken nearby Caesarea Phillippi at the foot of Mt. Hermon in the Golan Heights. Remember, not to worry. His eye is on you as on the Sparrow, "Yet not one of them is forgotten in God's sight" (Luke 12:6). The purpose of this book is to assist and help the reader strengthen his/her faith and trust in Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of all who have a simple and enduring love of God. My hope is from your "testing of the spirits," you will see that God's organizational plan is perfect and is given for our edification and instruction. His timeline to the end of days is right on track. Like the sparrow, God has a special plan for you, as it is written: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) If you know about Jeremiah, it would seem as if our Lord had left him and had forsaken him. But God was hidden in the background, watching him like He watches the sparrow. The reader is about to embark on an adventure with no doubt bumps along the road. Please,...

The Lost Kingdoms of the Nakshatras

Autor: Saket Shah

Número de Páginas: 92

I am practicing astrology from my childhood and with multiple decades of experience I am presenting in this book a story of 27 nakshatras in story telling format to understand it more deeply. Astrology is a divine science and everybody should learn it to understand the divine code of this universe. How our karma of past life manifest in to the present life and it reflects in our horoscope. Horoscope is nothing but snapshot of our karma of past life. I hope people will love reading this and I welcome everyone to dive in to this divine knowledge. Regards, Saket Shah

Los huesos del invierno

Autor: Daniel Woodrell

Número de Páginas: 205

«Ree Dolly es una de esas heroínas cuyo coraje y vulnerabilidad son tan irresistibles como creíbles.» Bill Ott, Booklist «Ree Dolly es una fuerza de la naturaleza... Heroínas así de inspiradoras no son frecuentes. Cuando aparece una, se merece nuestra atención.» Vick Boughton, People «Tan grave como una mordedura de serpiente» David Browman, New York Times Book Review «Todos los días hay que estar preparado para morir... Solo así puedes salvarte»: quien pronuncia estas palabras, drogado hasta arriba, es un tipo sin una oreja y con una gran cicatriz llamado Lágrimas. Su sobrina, Ree Dolly, anda bucando a su padre, que ha desaparecido estando en libertad condicional: si no lo encuentra antes de treinta días, la ley le quitará la casa. Ree tiene dieciséis años, una madre enferma y dos hermanos pequeños: es el sostén de la familia y hará lo que sea para evitar el desahucio. Lo más bonito que tiene es una escopeta. Daniel Woodrell acuñó la expresión country noir para referirse a sus novelas, ambientadas en las montañas de Ozark, en Missouri frontera con Arkansas. En efecto, si tomamos el paisaje, el sentimiento y los personajes de una canción country y...

Discourses on the Prophecies Relating to Antichrist in the Writings of Daniel and St. Paul

Autor: James Henthorn Todd

Número de Páginas: 568

Jehovah Himself Has Become King

Autor: Robert King

Número de Páginas: 538

Critics have leveled many accusations against the leaders of the Watchtower Jehovah's Witnesses, accusing them of being soft on pedophiles-of being false prophets and of ruining families. But how do we know what Jehovah himself thinks of the organization that bears his name? The answers are in the Bible. Robert King offers a unique interpretation of God's judgments in scripture, comparing modern-day Jehovah's Witnesses to the people of Jerusalem in ancient times who came under God's judgment. This prophetic book does more than expose the errors and hypocrisy of the Watchtower's leadership; it serves as a revelation of God's judgments on the people who bear his name. Jehovah Himself Has Become King is a must-read for both devout Jehovah's Witnesses and those who are questioning their faith. This revised third edition includes new indexes and updates on current problems facing the church, making it a definitive reference guide.

Nuns in Popular Culture

Autor: Marcus K. Harmes , Meredith A. Harmes

Número de Páginas: 201

Films and television programs about nuns (women in a religious order) are among the most successful and popular we watch, from old favorites like The Sound of Music to recent smash hits like Call the Midwife and Mrs. Davis. This new collection studies the fascinating and often controversial ways nuns have been portrayed in popular media, such as warriors, career women, and agents of supernatural horror. Specialist contributors in popular culture study more than a century of works from around the globe in genres as diverse as musicals, horror films, and even heavy metal music videos.

Digging into the Dark Ages

Autor: Howard Williams , Pauline Magdalene Clarke

Número de Páginas: 367

What does the ‘Dark Ages’ mean in contemporary society? Tackling public engagements through archaeological fieldwork, heritage sites and museums, fictional portrayals and art, and increasingly via a broad range of digital media, this is the first-ever dedicated collection exploring the public archaeology of the Early Middle Ages.

Works, Corrected and Enlarged According to the Author's Own Manuscripts

Autor: Joseph Mede

Número de Páginas: 1066

Misusing Scripture

Autor: Mark Elliott , Kenneth Atkinson , Robert Rezetko

Número de Páginas: 266

Misusing Scripture offers a thorough and critical evaluation of American evangelical scholarship on the Bible. This strand of scholarship exerts enormous influence on the religious beliefs and practices, and even cultural and political perspectives, of millions of evangelical Christians in the United States and worldwide. The book brings together a diverse array of authors with expertise on the Bible, religion, history, and archaeology to critique the nature and growth of "faith-based" biblical scholarship. The chapters focus on inerrancy and textual criticism, archaeology and history, and the Bible in its ancient and contemporary contexts. They explore how evangelicals approach the Bible in their biblical interpretation, how "biblical" archaeology is misused to bolster distinctive views about the Bible, and how disputed interpretations of the Bible impact issues in the public square. This unique and timely volume contributes to a greater understanding and appreciation of how contemporary American evangelicals understand and use the Bible in their private and public lives. It will be of particular interest to scholars of biblical studies, evangelical Christianity, and religion in...

Heroes in Contemporary British Culture

Autor: Barbara Korte , Nicole Falkenhayner

Número de Páginas: 161

This book explores how British culture is negotiating heroes and heroisms in the twenty-first century. It posits a nexus between the heroic and the state of the nation and explores this idea through British television drama. Drawing on case studies including programmes such as The Last Kingdom, Spooks, Luther and Merlin, the book explores the aesthetic strategies of heroisation in television drama and contextualises the programmes within British public discourses at the time of their production, original broadcasting and first reception. British television drama is a cultural forum in which contemporary Britain’s problems, wishes and cultural values are revealed and debated. By revealing the tensions in contemporary notions of heroes and heroisms, television drama employs the heroic as a lens through which to scrutinise contemporary British society and its responses to crisis and change. Looking back on the development of heroic representations in British television drama over the last twenty years, this book’s analyses show how heroisation in television drama reacts to, and reveals shifts in, British structures of feeling in a time marked by insecurity. The book is ideal for...

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