Download or read book Is He Out There written by Paul Laffan and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is He Out There? is an interdisciplinary examination of the Christian reaction to Dawkinss The God Delusion. That reaction has offered a wide range of counter-arguments, among them: that Dawkinss demonstration of how God almost certainly doesnt exist addresses an out-dated conception of God; that science and religion are not conflictual as Dawkins contends and indeed may well be converging upon an understanding of how God acts in the universe; that Dawkinss denigration of the Bible depends on an overly literal reading; and that Dawkins assumes a narrative of progress in which human beings take the place of God in controlling the course of history. Is He Out There? responds to these arguments in the context of current scientific understanding, biblical criticism and philosophy. Paul Laffan demonstrates how the desire to meet the challenge posed by Dawkinss viewpoint has led to the perversion of scientific theories and accepted positions in other important fields of inquiry. It suggests that Christianity is wedded to a God who is the cause of the universe a classical conception of cause that is anachronistic; that denying the Bible was read for most of the Christian era as offering a literal account of divine creation is a significant misrepresentation of doctrinal history; and that a complete dismissal of progress requires the dismissal of scientific achievement. The author considers the extent to which attractive, secular values like tolerance and freedom of opinion are Christian in source and whether moral systems require God to underwrite them. The wide-ranging nature of Is He Out There? not only provides a review of the state of contemporary Christian apology but is a measured address of the arguments put forward in The God Delusion and indeed of the substantive commentary on Dawkinss thesis.
Download or read book What s He Doing in There written by Fritz Leiber and published by eStar Books. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He went where no Martian ever went before--but would he come out--or had he gone for good?ExcerptThe Professor was congratulating Earth's first visitor from another planet on his wisdom in getting in touch with a cultural anthropologist before contacting any other scientists (or governments, God forbid!), and in learning English from radio and TV before landing from his orbit-parked rocket, when the Martian stood up and said hesitantly, "Excuse me, please, but where is it?"That baffled the Professor and the Martian seemed to grow anxious--at least his long mouth curved upward, and he had earlier explained that it curling downward was his smile--and he repeated, "Please, where is it?"He was surprisingly humanoid in most respects, but his complexion was textured so like the rich dark armchair he'd just been occupying that the Professor's pin-striped gray suit, which he had eagerly consented to wear, seemed an arbitrary interruption between him and the chair--a sort of Mother Hubbard dress on a phantom conjured from its leather.The Professor's Wife, always a perceptive hostess, came to her husband's rescue by saying with equal rapidity, "Top of the stairs, end of the hall, last door."The Martian's mouth curled happily downward and he said, "Thank you very much," and was off.Comprehension burst on the Professor. He caught up with his guest at the foot of the stairs."Here, I'll show you the way," he said."No, I can find it myself, thank you," the Martian assured him.
Download or read book God Is He Out There written by Mez McConnell and published by Christian Focus. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the First Steps Series Evangelistic Tool Features Question Boxes, Memory Verses and Stop Boxes to Get You Thinking
Download or read book Out There written by Kate Folk and published by Random House. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling new voice in fiction injects the absurd into the everyday to present a startling vision of modern life, “[as] if Kafka and Camus and Bradbury were penning episodes of Black Mirror” (Chang-Rae Lee, author of My Year Abroad). “Stories so sharp and ingenious you may cut yourself on them while reading.”—Kelly Link, author of Get In Trouble FINALIST FOR THE CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Chicago Review of Books, Kirkus Reviews With a focus on the weird and eerie forces that lurk beneath the surface of ordinary experience, Kate Folk’s debut collection is perfectly pitched to the madness of our current moment. A medical ward for a mysterious bone-melting disorder is the setting of a perilous love triangle. A curtain of void obliterates the globe at a steady pace, forcing Earth’s remaining inhabitants to decide with whom they want to spend eternity. A man fleeing personal scandal enters a codependent relationship with a house that requires a particularly demanding level of care. And in the title story, originally published in The New Yorker, a woman in San Francisco uses dating apps to find a partner despite the threat posed by “blots,” preternaturally handsome artificial men dispatched by Russian hackers to steal data. Meanwhile, in a poignant companion piece, a woman and a blot forge a genuine, albeit doomed, connection. Prescient and wildly imaginative, Out There depicts an uncanny landscape that holds a mirror to our subconscious fears and desires. Each story beats with its own fierce heart, and together they herald an exciting new arrival in the tradition of speculative literary fiction.
Download or read book More Dory s Stories written by D. J. DeSai and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gleaned from everyday, real-life events, More Dory's Stories presents a collection of thirty-three inspirational narratives. In this, her second compilation, author D.J. DeSai covers a plethora of subjects-including car and horse racing, animals, school tales, frightening encounters, shocking dilemmas, and delightful surprises. In the story "Demolition Derby Race" DeSai describes the time her father, Amos, entered the family's pristine, candy-apple red, four-door Dodge into the local demolition derby. "No Sure Winner" tells how twelve-year-old D.J. learned a hard lesson about money and gambling. And "Saved by the Hood Ornament" narrates thirteen-year-old D.J.'s experience being hit by a car. From heartwarming to heartbreaking, More Dory's Stories represent a lifetime of down-to-earth lessons learned-some difficult, some unpleasant, and others that are simply fun. The stories reveal the works of God and serve to communicate that life is full of adventure and opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
Download or read book Evidence of Things Not Seen written by Lindsey Lane and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning and thoughtful debut novel. When Tommy Smyth, a high-school junior and math genius, goes missing, multiple lives intersectNor don'tNas the residents of a small Texas town relate, in their separate voices, what each thinks may have happened to Tommy.
Download or read book Blood on the Bluegrass written by Don Wright and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-01-16 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BLOOD ON THE BLUEGRASS is a novel featuring a Vietnam veteran named Cody Breathett, whose savage killing techniques in battle had earned him the nickname, Bloody BReathett. In Vietnam, he had teamed up with Jack Hollister, a fellow Kentucky native. Together they terrorized and killed countless Vietcong, cutting off the ears of their victims and wore them as ornaments around their necks. Convinces they were psychotic killers, the army gave them medals and sent them home as war heroes. Breathett returned to tobacco farmng and Hillister joined the Kentucky State Police. While working under cover on a drug case, Hollister discovered a three million dollar drug deal that was about to go down. He convinced Breathett to help him rob the drug dealers, and they became instant millionaires. BReathett buys farms and Hollister invests in the stock market. Breathett meets Lisa Wayne, a pretty young Thoroughbred jockey. He pursues and marries her. On the day she plans to tell him she is pregnant, the Hill Hawk motorcycle gang kidnaps her. She is brutally ravished and maimed before they kill her. Bloody Breathett began a self-imposed basic training. When fully prepared, he begins to methodically take his revenge. One by one, in incredibly horrendous fashion he hunts tortures, and kills the gang members. The Briar mode of vengeance dominates this story, softened only by the women that come to love Bloddy Breathett.
Download or read book Lennon on Lennon written by Jeff Burger and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Lennon was a highly opinionated and controversial figure with a commanding personality and quick wit. And he made a point of living his adventurous life as openly as possible. Whether he was experimenting with LSD, Transcendental Meditation, primal therapy, macrobiotic diets, or recording techniques, the public was on board every step of the way. He spoke candidly about his intense, sometimes tumultuous relationship with Yoko Ono, his split with the Beatles, his squabbles with Paul McCartney, and just about everything else, baring his emotional ups and downs for all to see. By the time he granted his—and this book's—final interview, only hours before his death, he had become one of the most famous people on the planet and an articulate commentator on politics, human relations, and world peace. Lennon on Lennon is an authoritative, chronologically arranged anthology of some of Lennon's most illuminating interviews, spanning the years 1964 to 1980. The majority have not been previously available in print, and several of the most important have not been widely available in any format. Interspersed throughout the book are key quotes from dozens of additional Q&As. Together, this material paints a revealing picture of the artist in his own words while offering a window into the cultural atmosphere of the sixties and seventies.
Download or read book Cops written by Mark Baker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1986 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book RIDING IN THE WILD WEST 10 Classic Western Adventures in One Volume written by Clarence Mulford and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 2061 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clarence Mulford's 'Riding in the Wild West' is a collection of 10 classic Western adventures that immerses readers into the rugged and untamed landscapes of the Old West. Mulford's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, realistic dialogue, and fast-paced action scenes that captivate the reader from start to finish. Each story is a thrilling journey filled with cowboys, outlaws, and dusty trails, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of life on the frontier. Mulford's storytelling prowess shines through in these timeless tales of courage, loyalty, and justice, making this compilation a must-read for fans of the Western genre. The book's literary context reflects the enduring popularity of Western fiction and its ability to transport readers to a bygone era of adventure and excitement. Clarence Mulford, known for creating the iconic character Hopalong Cassidy, draws upon his own experiences in the West to craft authentic and engaging narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. With its blend of action, suspense, and old-fashioned values, 'Riding in the Wild West' is a testament to Mulford's skill as a master storyteller and a fitting tribute to the legacy of Western literature.
Download or read book The Dirt Roads of Madison County written by Jackie Henderson and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Road of Confusion brings to the surface the story of a young boy who is exposed to the ravages of an abusive father, who dies at a young age. But Justin, at ten years old, does what he thinks is proper as "man of the house." All of his relatives, without exception, convinced Justin that he was the "man of the house." As Justin grows older, he becomes fodder for the "green machine" in action in Southeast Asia. He chooses to opt for Airborne/Special Forces/Green Beret, so he has a chance of surviving. Things go well for Brow (a nickname for Justin) until he learns that Stafford, his closest friend, has been murdered and not simply KIA (killed in action), and now the real war for Brow has become very real! Come now with me on this journey!
Download or read book Inside the Fire written by R. M. Grace and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Speedy written by Frederick Schiller Faust and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Speedy" by Frederick Schiller Faust. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Elizabeth written by Chris Taylor and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Reign of the Kingfisher written by T. J. Martinson and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hits a grand slam for its intended audience. It might even convince skeptics that superhero stories can make good literature." —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "An extraordinary novel." —Emily St. John Mandel, bestselling author of Station Eleven 30 years ago a superhero tried to save Chicago. Now the city is again under siege, in this gritty, suspenseful, and beautifully written novel from award-winning debut author T.J. Martinson Somewhere in Chicago, a roomful of people have been taken hostage. The hostages will be killed one by one, the masked gunman says on-screen, unless the police will admit that they faked the death of the legendary superhero called the Kingfisher and helped him to give up his defense of the city thirty years ago. Retired reporter Marcus Waters made his name as a journalist covering the enigmatic superhero’s five years of cleaning up Chicago’s streets. Then the Kingfisher died, Chicago resumed its violent turmoil, and Marcus slid back into obscurity. But did the Kingfisher really die? And who would take hostages connected to the Kingfisher's past attempts to clean up the streets? With the help of disgraced police officer Lucinda Tillman and a young hacktivist named Wren, Marcus will explore the city's violence, corruption, and chaos to figure out if the vigilante hero died tragically, or gave up hope and abandoned the city—and for the hostages, the clock is ticking.
Download or read book The Rosebud Report written by John Brice and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-01-11 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Thomas Cocoa suddenly finds himself a very rich man he sets out on a goal that has burned in his memory since childhood. That of being the most infamous serial killer in history. After a year of meticulous planning he sets out on his quest. Rape and murder his new passion he leaves a trail of bodies across the nation. FBI special agent Ben Fletcher picks up the trail of bodies and quickly ties them to a single killer. The chase is on as Fletcher sets out to track down and bring to justice the man who leaves only a single red rose with his victims.
Download or read book Sweet Ceremony written by Eliza Ester and published by Majestic Owl Publishing LLC. This book was released on with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not all is sunny smiles and shiny rings in this heart-warming mail order bride installment. Ace Christianson ventured to Carson Valley with a zest for life as a cowboy, employed at the Johann ranch for four years now. His savings have built – but his chances for romance are wilting, even with his sunny disposition. When it rains – it tends to pour… Annabelle Dorsy is a southern belle from Charleston with more than one burden resting on her shoulders. With her odds stacked against her and down on her luck, Annabelle packs up all she has and heads in the direction of Carson Valley, deep in Wyoming. Romance is never a smooth road to walk. When Ace and Annabelle meet, their hearts are lifted as they spend time together. However, they are shackled by money and worries of livelihood. Ace wants to invest in his own ranch but doesn’t have the means – or funds – to seal the deal. With storms brewing and old puppets Annabelle had left behind now tugging on her strings – marriage seems like the last thing on their minds as peals of thunder crack across the Wyoming sky. Can they batten down the hatches to weather the storm raging outside the door – and in their hearts? This clean western romance series can be read in about an hour. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.
