In recent years many books have been published in the area of Christology (who is Jesus in himself?) and soteriology (what did he do as Saviour?). A number of notable, ecumenical documents on Christian ministry have also appeared. But in all this literature there is surprisingly little reflection on the priesthood of Christ, from which derives all ministry, whether the priesthood of all the fai…
Bring on the Books for Everybody is an engaging assessment of the robust popular literary culture that has developed in the United States during the past two decades. Jim Collins describes how a once solitary and print-based experience has become an exuberantly social activity, enjoyed as much on the screen as on the page. Fueled by Oprah’s Book Club, Miramax film adaptations, superstore book…
The internet is changing the way knowledge, in the broadest sense, is made and understood. It is a change from making knowledge predominantly in small groups via face-to-face interaction to making knowledge predominantly via remote interaction. We think this change, if it is too radical, could be disastrous for the long-term future of what we call ‘pluralist d…
Throughout history, humans everywhere have searched for remedies to heal our bodies and minds. Covering everything from ancient herbs to cutting-edge chemicals, this book in the hugely popular Milestones series looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of life-altering, life-saving, and sometimes life-endangering pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs lik…
From the emergence of life, to Leewenhoeks microscopic world, to GMO crops, The Biology Book presents 250 landmarks in the most widely studied scientific field. Brief, engaging, and colorfully illustrated synopses introduce readers to every major subdiscipline, including cell theory, genetics, evolution, physiology, thermodynamics, molecular biology, and ecology. With information on such varied…
A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem phrasebook and dictionary, the right word will always be at your fingertips. This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up everyday when traveling, from finding a hotel to choosing wine. It includes travel information and tips, a 3,000 word dictionary, a comprehensive menu …
Video games permeate our everyday existence. They immerse players in fascinating gameworlds and exciting experiences, often inviting them in various ways to reflect on the enacted events. Gerald Farca explores the genre of dystopian video games and the player's aesthetic response to their nightmarish gameworlds. Players, he argues, will gradually come to see similarities between the virtual dys…
The purpose of the anthology is to provide stories with ample and accurate astronomy spanning a range of topics covered in introductory courses. Instructors in high school and college may find these stories useful, as some students may learn concepts more easily through story than from lecture. Fans of science fiction with good science should also enjoy these stories. Contributions include both…
Examen adalah sebuah doa yang diperkenalkan oleh St. Ignasius Loyola dalam Latihan Rohani, di mana kita diajak menemukan dan meneliti gerak roh di dalam hidup harian kita. Melalui pemeriksaan batin, kita mencoba menarik keluar pengalaman atau peristiwa yang kita alami untuk melihat kehadiran Allah, Sang Penyelenggara Kehidupan. Oleh karena itu, fokus perhatian ketika menjalani doa Examen bukanl…
"Moonstone adalah pemalsu halaman," tulis Carolyn Heilbrun. "Itu menangkap satu dan mengungkapkan kisahnya yang menakjubkan melalui penghitungan beberapa perawi, semuanya menarik dan unik." Cerita asmara, pencurian, dan pembunuhan Wilkie Collins mengilhami genre yang sangat populer - misteri detektif. Hinging pada pencurian berlian besar awalnya dicuri ...