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Kategorier: Ämnesområden inom filosofi Ekonomi, finansväsen, näringsliv och management Ekonomisk teori och filosofi Etik och moralfilosofi Filosofi Filosofi och religion Nationalekonomi
Den skotske tenkeren Adam Smith (1723–1790) er for mange mest kjent som grunnleggeren av faget samfunnsøkonomi. Han blir gjerne koblet til tanken om at mennesker er mest opptatt av seg selv og at denne egeninteressen gjennom markedets usynlige hånd fører til økt velstand for oss alle. Dette er tema som tas opp i denne…
How do you live in a culture where the worldview conflicts with Christianity?
Learn from the Apostle Paul as he presents his beliefs to the most powerful court in Athens and settles among the Greco-Romans of Corinth—cultures that valued wealth and class, worship of multiple gods, and decadent pleasures above all…
Something evil is on the prowl in the vast forests of Vancouver Island and it’s not human. A rogue sasquatch that has learned to kill humans purely for the sport of it, scours the island looking for its next victim. Only one man, self-styled “bigfoot tracker” Jake Verity, knows about the creature and the danger…
Catherine Pepinster charts the relationship between the British and the papacy in the modern era, looking at how this relationship is coloured by its turbulent past. Despite the enmity of previous centuries, Pepinster uncovers surprising instances of influence of the papacy in British politics, the collaboration…
A Companion to the New Testament draws readers deep inside the New Testament by providing a basic orientation to its literary contours and its ways of talking about theological matters. Designed especially for students learning to navigate the Bible as Christian Scripture, the Companion serves as an accessible,…
From Bible teacher John MacArthur, a revelatory exploration of what the apostle Paul actually taught about the Good News of Jesus.
The apostle Paul penned a number of very concise, focused passages in his letters to the early church that summarize the gospel message in just a few well-chosen words. Each of these key…
Thomas Blanton sheds light on the philosophy surrounding gift giving in Paul’s letters and on modern theories of gift exchange through the lens of religion.
The exchange of gifts is a fundamental part of society and a foundational element in Greco-Roman religions. Combining theories of gift exchange, both modern and…
This clear and user-friendly introduction to the interpretive method called ”epistolary analysis” shows how focusing on the form and function of Paul’s letters yields valuable insights into the apostle’s purpose and meaning. The author helps readers interpret Paul’s letters properly by…
Representing the fruit of a lifetime of study, this work from a revered evangelical scholar provides a concise summary of Paul’s teaching about Jesus. Over the years, Gordon Fee has written and taught extensively on Paul’s understanding of the person of Christ. In this handy volume, he offers the results of…
Paul, Apostle of Christ is the story of two men. Luke, as a friend and physician, risks his life every time he ventures into the city of Rome to visit Paul, held captive in Nero’s bleakest prison cell. Before Paul’s execution, Luke resolves to write another book, one that details the beginnings of…
The war in Ukraine has brought about a newfound curiosity and interest in a country that is often misunderstood. Beloved Ukraine offers a glimpse into this country before the recent conflict, as captured through the lens of National Geographic Society photographer, Paul Chesley, over the course of several years.
Peter Paul Rubens and the Crisis of the Beati Moderni takes up the question of the issues involved in the formation of recent saints – or Beati moderni (modern Blesseds) as they were called – by the Jesuits and Oratorians in the new environment of increased strictures and censorship that developed after the…
The Amazon is a place of breathtaking beauty, but, also, one of tremendous danger in which death can take many forms. Few, however, suspected that it would manifest itself in the form of a genetically engineered anaconda of extraordinary size with a ravenous appetite for the things that live on and beneath the river…
The ars viva prize 2023 was awarded to Paul Kolling (*1993), Shaun Motsi (*1989) and Leyla Yenirce (*1992). Text in English and German.
Between the end of Frank Herbert’s Dune and his next novel Dune Messiah lies a mystery: how a hero adored by a planet became a tyrant hated by a universe. Paul of Dune begins the story of those twelve fateful years and the wars of the jihad of Paul Muad’Dib. It is an epic of battle and betrayal; of love and…
No comprehensive biography of the time Paul McCartney spent with Wings has ever been published. A period often dismissed as McCartney’s ’missing’ years, in fact the band lasted for a decade: two years longer than the Beatles, and wielded such impact and influence that they at one point achieved the…
Kategorier: Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Personliga berättelser
’A brilliant writer.’ Russell Tovey
’Thoroughly entertaining.’ OTEGHA UWAGBA
’Funny and beautifully revealing.’ BELLA MACKIE
’Wise, sharp and naughty.’ THE OBSERVER
’Herein lie the men of Raven Smith. Each of them has left a mark, a memory, a stain,…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: allmänt
Tarot is back in style, featuring frequently on social media sites such as Instagram, inspiring literature, artworks and onstage readings which have captivated a new generation.
The definitive collection of renowned photographer Tom Sheehan’s images of The Cure – with photographs seen here for the very first time. Spanning three decades, more than 20 sessions and hundreds of images, Tom Sheehan’s photographs of The Cure are a breathtaking visual chronicle of the most…
Kategorier: Aspekter av religion Biografi: allmänt Biografi: religion och andlighet Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Filosofi och religion Katolicism, romersk-katolska kyrkan Kristendom Kristna riktningar Religion och tro Religiösa institutioner och organisationer Religiösa och andliga ledare
Kategorier: Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Bilderböcker Bilderböcker med mycket text Bilderböcker, pysselböcker och pedagogiska böcker 0–5 år
Precis som andra hundar tycker Peggy om att sova, äta och leka. Idag längtar hon efter att göra något speciellt. Följ med Paul och Peggy under en helt vanlig, men ändå ovanlig, dag
From a ”New York Times”-bestselling author comes the second dazzling installment of a new four-book series featuring the Smythe-Smith musicians, beloved by fans of the Bridgerton series. Original.
Seventy-five miles southeast of Washington, D.C., in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, accessible only by boat, is tiny Smith Island, where a 300-year-old culture has survived in singular isolation. For a quarter of a century in this unique setting, Frances Kitching operated a small, widely renowned restaurant and inn.…
Unassuming late guitarist Paul Yandell described his career not as one of celebrity but as sideman, the musician that audiences hear while they’re focused on the star. From his humble beginnings as a poor Kentucky farm boy learning to play to taking the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, he ultimately gained the trust…
Let us rejoice in the genius that is Kevin Smith!
This fun and photo-filled biography celebrates the life, films, and fans of the director responsible for such indie cult classics as Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and Dogma. Movie-industry veteran David Gati has compiled and edited this humorous and insightful look at…
Today Paul McCobb’s furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb’s Directional Designs furniture line exhibits the low-cost, functional, and versatile furniture components, storage units, and…
R.G. Smith began his career as an engineer for Douglas Aircraft Company in the 1930s, and played a key role in the design of many successful tactical airplanes and along the way developed world-class skills as an artist. In this autobiography, ”R.G.” describes his transition from helping design tactical…
Kategorier: Konst
During the early years of the nation, the eagle was adopted as the symbol of America. From that time to this it has been a favorite subject of carvers. It has adorned buildings, signs, furniture, and boats. It has carried banners of E. Pluribus Unum and Happy New Year. And it is cherished still.
In this new book Paul…
Kategorier: Konst
This striking gift book features luminous photos of world-renowned glass artist Paul Stankard’s astonishing art paired with insightful writing for all who seek out and appreciate creative energy. Stunning, full-page photos of Stankard’s paperweights show fascinating worlds: bees captured in flight, botanically exact…
Over 650 striking color images display the many, popular dinnerware shapes produced by Taylor, Smith and Taylor in West Virginia from 1899 to 1981. Included are Avona, Belva, Capitol, Ever Yours, Garland, Holly & Spruce, Iona, Lu-Ray Pastels, Marvel, Octagon, Paramount, Shadows, Timbercraft, Verona, and Vogue…
When Captain John Smith and his crew set out from Jamestown to explore a body of water known as the Chesapeake in 1608, they didn’t know what to expect. Would their small, crowded boat sink? Would someone attack them? Would they die in a terrible storm? Or would they find another ocean and discover the gold that would…
Kategorier: Konst
Among the Arts & Crafts potteries of early 20th century, the Saturday Evening Girls (SEG) Paul Revere Pottery holds a special place. Founded in Boston around 1907 the pottery gave young women the chance to learn a trade and the skills needed to run a business. It was a success, creating forms and decorative…
Raised as a Quaker in Eastern Pennsylvania, designer and sculptor Paul Evans is known for his highly unusual and yet completely functional furniture designs. Evans produced more than a dozen lines of furniture and countless design variations during his thirty-year career as a mid- to late 20th century artist and…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografi: konst och underhållning Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Konst Musik Musiker, sångare och grupper Noter, sångtexter och libretton Självbiografi: konst och underhållning
I den här unika boken berättar Paul McCartney uppriktigt om sitt liv och sin musik genom 154 låtar från hela hans karriär – med början i de allra tidigaste alstren i barndomen och vidare genom det sägenomsusade decenniet med The Beatles, till Wings och hans soloalbum idag. Varje låttext får för första gången sin…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Biografier: filosofi och samhällsvetenskap Ekonomi, finansväsen, näringsliv och management Ekonomisk teori och filosofi Nationalekonomi
Den skotske filosofen Adam Smith (1723-1790) brukar betraktas som nationalekonomins fader med en laissez-faire-attityd till marknaden. Här behandlas dels hans verk, dels hans omväxlande liv från uppväxten i Kircaldy via insatsen som professor i moralfilosofi i Glasgow, vistelsen i Frankrike som guvernör för en ung…
500 copies of this magnificent book have been specially bound with deckled fore edges, a leather spine with raised hubs and green cloth to feature Pixie’s favorite color. Her initials and signature have been stamped in gold foil on the book cover and slipcase. Each copy features a delicate vellum sheet that is…
500 copies of this magnificent book have been specially bound with deckled fore edges, a leather spine with raised hubs and green cloth to feature Pixie’s favorite color. Her initials and signature have been stamped in gold foil on the book cover and slipcase. Each copy features a delicate vellum sheet that is…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Biografiska samlingar Historia Historia och arkeologi Historia: särskilda händelser och ämnen
I Himlastormare får vi möta tolv säregna schweizare som sökte sin lycka i den stora världen där de utförde ovanliga saker. Hjältarna var utomäktenskapliga barn till pigor, led av onda styvmödrar, hade fixa idéer och fysiska sjukdomar, de var tvungna att överleva svält, krig och revolutioner. Mot alla odds erövrade de…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografi: naturvetenskap, teknik och medicin Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Teknik Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc. Teknikhistoria
Trettioåriga kriget bryter ut. En pojk får en galen idé om hur drömmen om en kanal som förenar Atlanten med Medelhavet skulle vara möjlig och lyckas mot alla odds.
Nästan 400 år senare tog långfärdsseglaren Bert Eriksson och hans hustru Elsmari genvägen från Atlanten till Medelhavet på Canal du Midi, som korsar den…