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"Compared favorably to the works of Faulkner and Dickens, Arundhati Roy?s modern classic is equal parts powerful family saga, forbidden love story, and piercing political drama. The seven-year-old twins Estha and Rahel see their world shaken irrevocably by the arrival of their beautiful young cousin, Sophie. It is an event that will lead to an illicit liaison and tragedies accidental and intentional, exposing “big things [that] lurk unsaid” in...
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For the last five years, Britain has been under the hammer of 'Austerity'. In its name, wages have been frozen, benefits have been slashed and public spending squeezed. The pain of a financial crisis caused by bankers and speculators has been borne by ordinary people all over the country – and by the poor and disabled most of all.
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A tightly woven blend of myth, magic, and the ties of a found family. Ghosts that speak in smoke. Spirits with teeth like glass. A parasitic, soul-eating spirit worm has gone into a feeding frenzy, but all the Jong-ro Police Department's violent crimes unit sees is a string of suicides. Except for Kim Han-gil, Seoul's only spirit detective. He's seen this before. He'll do anything to stop another tragedy from happening, even if that means teaming...
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Small Gods deconstructs the mythology of the drone: as soothing sound, aerial spy, and killing machine. When we say 'drone technology,' we can mean the tanpura, a plucked-string instrument originating in 16th century India, or the Gorgon Stare, an aerial surveillance technology designed by the US military, and evoke competing notions of terror and transcendence. Small Gods leans into this ambiguity. As each chapter focuses on the work of an artist...
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Some think that a life of faith means a life of dullness. This book will completely dispel you of that notion. These pages contain stories and adventures that make it hard to put down. And when you put it down, you'll shake your head and say, God is reliable. -Reverend Daniel N. Gillett Faith, family, dedication, commitment-if these words are as important to you as they are to the author, then this book will be an inspiring read for you. Here's a...
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Although spiritual growth occurs within an individual, Ware explains that it is the calling of the congregation to be a community of support and encouragement. Indeed, it is amidst the support of a group that an individual learns how to live out personal faith. Ware provides a very practical and accessible model of spiritual formation for self-directing groups that can be led by clergy or laity. Includes thorough guidelines, do's and don'ts, and ground...
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True Stories of the Supernatural is a book about the living God working in the affairs of ordinary people. There are eighty stories of people overcoming situations that only God could handle with His mighty power. These stories are a witness to a person's relationship with God and are filled with the response of a loving and faithful God through Jesus Christ.
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Untangling the day-to-day issues in our multifaceted lives can seem daunting. Time to sit quietly and reflect is rare. If we are fortunate, we have good friends or close family members with whom to talk things through and find clarity, but many times we feel isolated and lonely. As people of faith, we add another layer to our reflections when we wonder where God fits into our lives. In a broad sense, theological reflection happens any time that we...
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This book is about standing on the Word of God and building a relationship with God and not with man. This book should teach you to respect the calling of a shepherd of God, but not to worship that shepherd. You need to order your steps by God and not man. We all should respect the Shepherd of God, and want the very best for them but we should not worship them as gods. Love God first and the rest will follow.
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A Study Guide for Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels 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 Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
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Can ordinary people make a lasting impact on the world around them? Matthew Barnett's answer is an emphatic Yes! In One Small Step, he shows that it is not as daunting as one might think. It all starts with a heart that is open to the leading of the Holy Spirit and a willingness to do as he leads. These small steps--most often very simple acts that can be done on a daily basis--require only our obedience and follow-through.
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God isn't looking for heroes of faith. A thriving relationship with God is not built on our perfect performance but on our trust in a gracious Savior. Hebrews 11 reveals one superhero-Jesus. Our God delights in flawed followers who trust him in the daily aspects of their lives. He designed spiritual growth to be an ongoing journey of faith and delights in who you are becoming. By exploring the lives of the people mentioned in Hebrews 11, Little Faith,...
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In this workbook companion to Forgotten God, author Francis Chan reminds us of the true source of the church's power-the Holy Spirit. Chan contends that we've ignored the Spirit for far too long, and that without Him, we operate in our own strength, only accomplishing human-sized results. Offering a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit's direction in our lives the workbook is designed to initiate and facilitate...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
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#1 The author's life was controlled by other people's opinions. He was always shy and self-conscious, but never considered it a problem until he was nominated for a senior award. Then he felt like a total failure.
#2 I had no answers, but the events of the day certainly brought these issues to the front of my mind. I was a Christian, but that didn't help me put up a...
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What is God's best for a woman's life, and how can she live it out? These questions are answered in this uplifting book by bestselling author Elizabeth George. Readers will discover easy-to-do suggestions for success in all they do that will-
• maximize productivity in a busy schedule
• cultivate good habits and conquer bad ones
• strengthen relationships
• further God's purposes
• encourage closeness to God
Women will find dozens of highly...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The God of Small Things with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, an intensely moving portrait of life and love in modern-day India. It tells the story of a pair of twins who were separated during childhood after a series of traumatic events that range from sexual assault to the death of their cousin. However,...
18) Small Changes for a Better Life Growth and Study Guide: Daily Steps to Living God's Plan for You
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In this study guide, that complements the book Small Changes for a Better Life, bestselling author Elizabeth George presents God's guidelines for knowing His kind of success in every area of life. Each lesson gives practical guidance, specific scriptures for encouragement, and small steps to take that will help women increase the joy, fulfillment, and effectiveness of each day.
Elizabeth presents God's guidelines for success. Each lesson gives practical...
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It rained fire the day the Smll Gods fled...
For Prince Teryk, life behind the castle walls is boring and uneventful until he stumbles upon an arcane scroll in a long-forgotten chamber. The parchment speaks of Small Gods, the fall of man, and the kingdom's savior-the firstborn child of the rightful king. It's his opportunity to prove himself to his father, the king, and assure his place in history. All he needs to do is find the man from across the...
20) When Ravens Call
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Blood has been spilled on the altar of the Evenstar. As the prophecy forewarns, the return of the banished is nigh.The forgotten scroll spoke of unbelievable things: A man from across the sea, a barren mother, a living statue, and the return of the Small Gods. Unbelievable, and yet the pieces for the second coming of the Small Gods are drawn together by fate's hand, destined to bring evil back to the world.Those who would stop them are spread far...
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