A comprehensive guide to the ancient ruins and architecture of Rome, featuring illustrations and descriptions of recent archaeological findings.
Richard Burgess Boeken






One Disease, One Remedy
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- 9 uur lezen
Reprint of the original, first published in 1858.
Exploring the inadequacies of unrevealed religions, Richard Burgess presents a compelling argument on their inability to provide moral guidance and purpose. The lectures analyze Christianity's profound influence on Western civilization, particularly in shaping moral values and social norms. Key themes include the nature of God, the significance of faith, and the intersection of religion and politics. This thought-provoking collection offers a deep examination of religion's role in society and its capacity to influence human beliefs and behavior.
Nigeria's Christian Revolution
The Civil War Revival and Its Pentecostal Progeny (1967-2006)
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- 13 uur lezen
Focusing on the revival among the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria, this book explores a significant religious movement that emerged from the Nigerian civil war and evolved into new Pentecostal churches. It examines the interplay between local sociopolitical and economic changes, including decolonization and modernization, and the global influences shaping this religious transformation. By documenting the movement's responses to both local demands and global trends, it offers insights into the nature of revivalist and Pentecostal experiences in contemporary Nigeria.
Blue Moon Rising: The Fall and Rise of Manchester City
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- 7 uur lezen
No major football club has endured a more controversial and turbulent last decade than Manchester City. One of Britain's biggest clubs, it has ridden a rollercoaster that has seen it hire and fire almost a dozen managers; slump to the lowest point in its long history; undergo a vicious takeover battle that led to the premature death of the most powerful man in British football; and then begin to claw itself back to the verge of a return to glory. Simply put, this is their story. Illustrated with 8 pages of b & w plates.
Focusing on the intersection of religion and development, this book explores how Nigerian Pentecostal churches influence various sectors, including politics, social services, education, economics, and media. It offers insights into the churches' roles in societal development, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers interested in understanding the impact of religion on contemporary issues.
Jak se zlepšit v tenise
- 128bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
Dostává se vám do rukou kniha, která vám pomůže zlepšit vaše herní schopnosti a zvýšit tak vaše uspokojení ze hry. Zdokonalíte své herní dovednosti, ať už se věnujete tenisu na soutěžní úrovni nebo pouze rekreačně. Kniha je psána didakticky vhodnou a jednoduchou formou otázek a odpovědí, které postihují všechny typické situace, do nichž se při hře dostanete.