Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
This book shares humorous incidents from the life of someone who had five different careers. Alongside the laughs, it offers thoughtful reflections on medicine and medical teaching, capturing the unique journey of a varied and eventful professional life.
What happens when faith and courage meet overwhelming odds? How does divine intervention shape the destiny of a people? The Third Book of Maccabees is a powerful account of perseverance, identity, and miraculous deliverance. Written by an anonymous historian, this sacred text tells the gripping story of the Jewish people under the rule of Ptolemy IV—and how their unwavering faith led to divine rescue from brutal persecution. Now available in a modern, accessible translation, this edition brings the story to life for today’s listener, preserving its emotional depth and spiritual message. What you'll discover inside: • A Story of Divine Deliverance – The miraculous saving of a faithful people during a time of great trial • The Power of Unwavering Faith – A community’s refusal to abandon their beliefs, even in the face of death • Timeless Lessons of Hope and Courage – How perseverance and trust in the divine lead to triumph • A Window into Jewish History and Culture – Deeper insight into a pivotal moment that shaped Jewish identity Whether you're exploring it for its historical value or seeking spiritual encouragement, The Third Book of Maccabees offers a moving testament to faith, resilience, and hope. Begin your journey today and experience a story of deliverance that still echoes through the ages.Show book
This literary project primarily showcases the life of renowned Lagos socialite Abiodun Owoyele, also known as Ekoroundcity. It also offers a nostalgic journey, inviting Millennials (1981–1996), Gen Z (1997–2012), and Gen Alpha (2013–present) to experience the social scene and interactions in Lagos, Nigeria, as remembered by their Baby Boomer (1945–1964) parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts from the pre-internet, pre-social media era.Show book
The bookshelves of World literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From their countries and continents their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Kálmán Mikszáth.Show book
Ford Madox Ford was born Ford Hermann Hueffer on 17th December 1873 in Wimbledon, London, England. Today he is best known for one book, ‘The Good Soldier’, which is regularly held to be one of the 100 greatest novels of all time. But, rather unfairly, the breadth of his career has been overshadowed. He wrote novels as well as essays, poetry, memoirs and literary criticism. Today he is well-regarded but known only for a few works rather than the grand arc of his career. Ford collaborated with Joseph Conrad on three novels but would later complain that, as with all his collaborators, and those he so readily championed, his contribution was overshadowed by theirs. He founded The English Review and The Transatlantic Review which were instrumental in publishing and promoting the works of so many authors and movements. During WWI he initially worked on propaganda books before enlisting. Ford was invalided back to Britain in 1917, remaining in the army and giving lectures until the War’s end. After a spell recuperating in the Sussex countryside he lived mostly in France during the 1920s. He published the series of four novels known as Parade’s End, between 1924 and 1928. These were particularly well-received in America, where Ford spent much of his time from the later 1920s to his death in 1939. His last years were spent teaching at Olivet College in Olivet, Michigan. His poetry is an excellent example of his talents. His evocation of the horrors of War are outstanding examples of the time and have become greatly admired. Ford Madox Ford died on 26th June 1939 at Deauville, France at the age of 65.Show book
Whatever the ideological slant of our information feeds, nowadays we all share a sense of binge-watching the apocalypse. Facing so much uncertainty, we need a language for thinking about the unknown not simply as a threat but also as a space of fertile possibility. George Prochnik has chosen to reflect on these urgent themes through the lens of a personal narrative: an account of his own family's decision to leave the United States. I Dream with Open Eyes begins with an exploration of Prochnik's ancestral past: the pilgrimage of his mother's family, who were among the first English settlers in the New World. In the aftermath of the 2016 election, a parallel migration unfolds as Prochnik, along with his wife and their son, makes the decision to uproot their lives in New York to move to England. A deep critique of this current moment, Prochnik takes the words of nineteenth-century poet Heinrich Heine, "I dream with open eyes, and my eyes see," as an inspiration to ask how, as a society, we might use art and literature to refract and expand our vision of the future, while simultaneously generating a new focus on present realities.Show book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The women of the Bible lived timeless stories—by examining them, we can understand what it means to be a woman of faith. People unfamiliar with Scripture often assume that women play a small, secondary role in the Bible. But in fact, they were central figures in numerous Biblical tales. It was Queen Esther’s bravery at a vital point in history which saved her entire people. The Bible contains warriors like Jael, judges like Deborah, and prophets like Miriam. The first person to witness Jesus’ resurrection was Mary Magdalene, who promptly became the first Christian evangelist, eager to share the news which would change the world forever. In The Women of the Bible Speak, Fox News Channel's Shannon Bream opens up the lives of sixteen of these Biblical women, arranging them into pairs and contrasting their journeys. In pairing their stories, Shannon helps us reflect not only on the meaning of each individual’s life, but on how they relate to each other and to us. From the shepherdesses of ancient Israel who helped raise the future leaders of the people of God, to the courageous early Christians, the narrative of the Bible offers us many vivid and fascinating female characters. In their lives we can see common struggles to resist bitterness, despair, and pride, and to instead find their true selves in faith, hope, and love. In studying these heroes of the faith, we can find wisdom and warnings for how to better navigate our own faith journeys. The Women of the Bible Speak outlines the lessons we can take from the valor of Esther, the hope of Hannah, the audacity of Rahab, and the faith of Mary. In broadening each woman’s individual story, Shannon offers us a deeper understanding of each, and wisdom and insights that can transform our own lives today.Show book
