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A classical, contemporary example of the theological mind at its clearest is Nicholas Lash’s Easter in Ordinary. This complex, distilled, but deeply affecting study of William James, Newman, von Hügel, and Buber, among others, is the choice product of the believing theologian’s art. Tradition rebottled with an awareness of postmodern needs but not necessarily with the mass-market tastes in mind. Demanding, uncommon, quenching. ―Commonweal

Full Steam Ahead: Reflections on the Impact of the First Steamboat on the Ohio River, 1811 2011 celebrates the epic voyage of the steamboat New Orleans, which departed Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in October 1811. Onboard were Captain Nicholas Roosevelt, his crew, and his pregnant wife, their toddler, and a young maid. The New Orleans steamed to Louisville, Kentucky, and then back up to Cincinnati, Ohio, astounding the passengers it had taken onboard for it was the first steamboat capable of traveling upriver as well as down. The New Orleans s voyage ushered in commerce, hastened immigration, and engendered town building within the Ohio Mississippi River basin, transforming it from a raw frontier to an economic and social powerhouse. Full Steam Ahead is a book of essays on the development of steamboats, Ohio River cities, and river transportation. Written for the general reader by individuals who have been engaged in a variety of river occupations, it is part of a larger project to explore ways the voyage of the New Orleans impacted the United States.

In this remarkable memoir Nicholas Hagger reflects on war and peace and on 'peace for our time', Chamberlain’s haunting words in 1938 that ushered in the Second World War. Peace then turned out to be an illusion shattered by the outbreak of hostilities. Will world peace again turn out to be an illusion? With a lightness of touch Nicholas Hagger addresses the burning issue of our time - whether a new world structure can avert a new world war - and unveils a vision of a better, safer world for our grandchildren. This stimulating work will fascinate and inspire a new generation looking beyond nation-state self-interest to world unity.

The gentle and wise words of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh combine with the graceful artwork of Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin to create a calming space for your meditative reflection and journaling. Lined pages adorned with delicate cherry blossoms, bonsai, and birds make this a treasured companion for your spiritual journey.5" x 7" 218 lined pages Perfect bound with durable cover Beautifully illustratedPrinted on paper sourced from a combination of sustainably managed forests and recycled materials Published by Amber Lotus, an independent carbon-negative US company that has planted more than half a million trees since 2008

Published to critical acclaim in 2008, Nicholas Woodsworth's Mediterranean Trilogy is now available in a single paperback edition. Combining travel narrative, history and reflection on contemporary Mediterranean life, the author begins in Alexandria before visiting Venice and Istanbul.

I'm Limping Very Well, Thank You is a captivating collection of reflections for anyone in search of self-improvement and growth. With a masterful mix of wit, wisdom and analysis, W. Nicholas Abraham, M.Div., Ph.D. offers a no-holds-barred look at the human condition. From grief to recovery, relational drama to slowing the pace of today's high-octane, technology-driven world, I'm Limping Very Well, Thank You is a roadmap to Destination Serenity.

The gentle and wise words of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh combine with the graceful artwork of Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin to create a calming space for your meditative reflection and journaling. Lined pages adorned with delicate cherry blossoms, bonsai, and birds make this a treasured companion for your spiritual journey.5" x 7" 218 lined pages Perfect bound with durable cover Beautifully illustratedPrinted on paper sourced from a combination of sustainably managed forests and recycled materials Published by Amber Lotus, an independent carbon-negative US company that has planted more than half a million trees since 2008