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Visual Theology
At least since the time of Paul (see Acts 18), Christians have wrestled with the power and danger of religious imagery in the visual arts. It was not until the middle of the twentieth century that there emerged in Western Christianity an integrated, academic study of theology and the arts. Here, one of the pioneers of that movement, H. Wilson Yates, along with fourteen theologians, examine how visual culture reflects or addresses pressing contemporary religious questions. The aim throughout is to engage the reader in theological reflection, mediated and enhanced by the arts. This beautifully illustrated book includes more than fifty images in full color.
Nature's Fabric
Leaves are all around us—in backyards, cascading from window boxes, even emerging from small cracks in city sidewalks given the slightest glint of sunlight. Perhaps because they are everywhere, it’s easy to overlook the humble leaf, but a close look at them provides one of the most enjoyable ways to connect with the natural world. A lush, incredibly informative tribute to the leaf, Nature’s Fabric offers an introduction to the science of leaves, weaving biology and chemistry with the history of the deep connection we feel with all things growing and green. Leaves come in a staggering variety of textures and shapes: they can be smooth or rough, their edges smooth, lobed, or with tiny te...
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Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Illinois
This work contains notices of about 700 Revolutionary War soldiers who were buried in Illinois. Most of the patriots are identified according to where and when they served, date and place of birth, place of residence in Illinois, date of death, whether pensioned or not, and miscellaneous biographical information. The soldiers' names are arranged by county and alphabetically thereunder. A complete alphabetical list of all the Revolutionary veterans follows at the back of the volume.
Only Love with a Billionaire
She’s a princess. He’s a spy. Is their love strong enough to withstand the challenges of their separate worlds? Princess Ava will lose her title unless she marries a suitor of noble birth. She’s always been a bit of a rebel, but if she doesn’t fulfill her duty, she’ll also lose her family and home. Not only that, but after giving her heart to her true love and plotting to run away with him, he disappeared. She can’t imagine loving again. After nearly a decade, Henry Park finally returns to the palace when he learns his father, the master baker, is ill. His last request is for his son to marry his true love. Too bad she’s a princess and he’s a commoner. Henry left the royal li...
William--the Conqueror
Inspired by the tales of Robin Hood, the Outlaws have come up with a new scheme for redistributing the treasures of the rich to the very poor. But this inevitably leads William into battle with the grown-up world, with typically disastrous consequences.
