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This work offers a comparative study of early Christian and early rabbinic slavery parables in their Greco-Roman context and investigates the reasons for and meaning of using the master-slave metaphor in the parables to refer to God and his people.
BASE 66 is the true, nerve-wracking account of three young skydivers and their quest for membership in the most select extreme sports club on earth: The BASE club. In order to become a full-fledged member, Jevto Dedijer, Bernard Poirier, and Scott Elder had to parachute from the top of a building, an antenna tower, a bridge and a cliff, and survive to tell the story--a feat only some 800 adrenaline addicted people have succeeded in doing. In BASE 66, Jevto Dedijer tells the tale of his hunger for the ultimate adrenaline rush. He and his companions shared several near death experiences while traveling across Europe with their parachutes and beer in Bernard's dented Renault 4. They were pionee...
The ultimate book of baby names for comic book nerds, sci-fi fans and more—with the meanings and stories behind more than 1,000 names! Having trouble finding a baby name that celebrates your favorite fandom? Whether you want your child’s name to stand out in a crowd or fit in on the playground, Naming Your Little Geek is here to save the day! This ultimate guidebook is complete with every name a geek could want to give their baby—from Anakin and Frodo to Indiana and Clark; and from Gwen and Wanda to Buffy and Xena—plus their meanings, and a list of all the legends who have borne them. Naming Your Little Geek covers everything from comic book superheroes to role-playing game icons, Starfleet officers to sword and sorcery legends with characters who have appeared on film and TV, in novels and comic books, on the tabletop, and beyond. With nearly 1,100 names referencing more than 4,400 characters from over 1,800 unique sources, it's the perfect resource for parents naming a child or anyone looking for a super cool and meaningful new name.
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Winner of the 16th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards "A vivid and engaging suspense tale with a wide-ranging cast." — Kirkus Reviews Well’s Peake, 1810. Aleksandar Scott, a promising young inventor, hopes to build his future at the first-ever World’s Fair — until his invention falls into the hands of a mysterious masked man. After the disturbing murders of fellow innovators come to light, he fears for his life as the city turns dangerous and more suspicious of him. Aleksandar must discover a way to stop his creation before a madman unleashes a night of ashes and death upon the town of Well’s Peake. Clouded by anger, doubt, and revenge, will the young inventor learn that his only chance of redemption is to uncover the dark secrets that linger within this London-inspired thriller? In this addictive tale of mystery and suspense, Ashes, A World’s Fair Saga, is the beginning of a historical serial killer series that follows Aleksandar’s journey of dreams and terror.
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