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Savater y Los Mandamientos.......2005-10-04
Savater es el filosofo-profesor por excelencia. Esta vez nos ilustra sobre la vigencia de Los Diez Mandamientos en nuestra vida y costumbres.
Un libro facil de digerir, dirigido a una gran audiencia, no tan especializado y bastante ameno. Muy a su manera, haciendonos entender, mas que filosofar en pleno, Savater nos lleva de la mano por la historia y genesis de los mandamientos y la forma en que han ido cambiando, adaptando y moldeando nuestra forma de vivir y tambien de morir.
Savater no propone teoria alguna, el es un filosofo-profesor que busca ilustrarnos, muy a lo Socrates, para que nosotros pensemos por nosotros mismos. Esto mismo hace en etica para amador y lo mismo hace aqui. El filosofa sobre esto y sobre lo otro pero no formula teoria alguna a lo Kant, Aristoteles, etc.
Sin embargo, Savater es un gran comunicador, un buen escritor y agudo pensador. Vale la pena.
Savater y sus discusiones con Dios.......2005-02-13
Savater trata en este libro, con mucho respeto, la verdadera vigencia de los mandamientos en el siglo 21. Desde las discusiones entre el autor y Dios que empiezan cada capitulo hasta la actualización de los temnas que trataban en los mandamientos, el libro es genial. Todos los lectores deben adquirirlo, independientemente de sus creencias religiosas.
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Diez Mandamientos En El Siglo XXI, Los
Fernando Savater
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Los Diez Mandamientos Del Siglo Xx1/the Ten Commandments Of The Xxi Century
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Title: No todo está permitido.(Los diez mandamientos en el siglo XXI)(Reseña de libro)
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Not best space wolf novel.......2007-06-20
This is a book I found easy to put down,though at times the action is riveting. If u never read another space wolf book, you will find this book shortcoming in many aspects. The plot is limited in both temporal and spatial scales. Characters are extremely shallow and undeveloped, with suspension of belief in the storyline as a result. Environments also suffer, though the limited scope of the storyline would encourage painting of detailed pictures...
Positive signs? a glimpse on how earth-like planets could end up if building pressure is carried on to extremes. But even this very good opportunity is really wasted by totally unrealistic concepts, as buildings still standing after what is hinted like hundreds of meters of other buildings placed on top of them! lol...
Positive points are glimpses of an imperial assasin, navigator life, including a secret that is hinted at 200 pages before it is revealed, some battle scenes...
Only recommended if u must read all 40k novels! Pulp scifi at its most hastily thrown together type...
Ragnar continues to impress.......2007-05-29
William King has done a superb job with the Ragnar series. The characters in the books are well thought out and each show their own personality. King really works hard to bring sense to the Space Wolves and the Adeptus Astartes. Other authors would just show space marines as mindless killing machines, but some authors like King really show the inner working of the Marines and that like all of us even though they have been indoctrinated into the life of a warrior they each have a complex inner dialogue and feeling.
This book branches out from those in the omnibus as it leads Ragnar away from his bretheren in the first 3 books, and picks up his life after losing the Spear of Russ. The book takes place on Terra and the treacherous things that take place in the center of the Imperium. It is filled with new Space Wolf characters who have a decidedly different attitude than those populating the first set, but the reader will not be dissapointed.
Couldn't stop myself, read it in one sitting.......2007-04-24
If you're familiar with William King and his other Space Wolf novels, then you should be reading this one. King at his best-setting, plot, action, humor-great storytelling!
If you're not familiar with William King or the Space Wolf novels, you will probably not be disappointed by checking out the Space Wolf Omnibus which has all the 3 novels before this one.
And if you like Fantasy, you cannot miss King's Gotrek and Felix novels.
William King, Continues his greatness!.......2007-04-04
This book is fantastic. I've read all the William King - Space Wolf books and this one continues the same feel, touch, smell and sight of the 40k Universe & Space Wolf Series. Ragnar's Introduction into the Wolf Blade allows for the introduction of some great colourful characters and a change of 'setting' from the previous Space Wolf Universe but still does a convincing job of throwing our hero (Ragnar) into an unfamiliar and dangerous world.
I enjoyed how William King took Creative license and referred to things in some fairly obscure '40k fluff' and interposed it into this booking making it convincing and full of 40k sci-fi life!
Like all William King books, some knowledge of the 40k world is useful, but not mandatory and the book is written in a way you don't need to know too much of what happened in the previous books.
Best of the Space Wolf Series.......2007-03-21
This is probably my favorite book of the series. I was able to read the entire book in one day.
Book Description
It is eight years since Marla Wolfblade buried her second husband. In that time, she has become the power behind Hythria's throne -- as much from a desire to control her own destiny in any way she can, as to protect her son, young Damin.
But while Marla plays the games of politics and diplomacy, the High Arrion of the Sorcerers' Collective is plotting to destroy her -- and the entire Wolfblade line.
And while Marla's power and fortune are great, they may yet not be enough to protect herself and her family from the High Arrion's wrath -- and her only ally and confidant, Elezaar the Fool, is toying with the idea of betrayal.
For he has discovered that the infamous Rules of Gaining and Wielding Power are not so useful when his own family is involved...
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Wonderful Read!.......2007-03-12
I've read The Hythrun Chronicles, and now the first two from The Wolfblade Trilogy from Jennifer Fallon and would highly recommend them. Through the Hythrun Chronicles Damin Wolfblade was a wonderful character to read and she brings him even more to life in The Wolfblade Trilogy. He's witty and intelligent and a bit mischevious. I am eagerly anticipating the next volume in the series Warlord.
I couldn't put it down........2007-02-01
Jennifer Fallon is a great author in the Fantasy genre. I really liked the Harshini books that she wrote. The Wolfblade Trilogy is an excellent counterpoint to the same world but from another country's point of view. Fallon has created an amazing society where the politics are played at a deadly level. One mistake and you are history.
Marla is a cunning woman to maintain her power on that society even though she cannot have any visible position. And she has managed to keep her son alive long enough to make his own bid for the throne. This book tells of the years that it took Damin to mature into his own power. But it doesn't lag.
I eagerly await the final story of Damin Wolfblade.
Mary - Chicago.......2007-01-17
I enjoyed the book, it was an easy read. Can't wait for the next book in the trilogy.
Warrior.......2007-01-12
Fallon is one of my favorite authors. She writes great dialogue, and is excellent at multiple conflicts between her many realistic and interesting characters. I also love the many cultures she has created.
Warrior: Book Two of the Wolfblade Trilogy.......2007-01-04
Good story, a bit tedious at times. I would have been nice to have the trilogies in order to make it easier to follow the story line. I would urge others to read this book.
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Marla Wolfblade is reeling from the loss of her closest confidant, Elizaar the Fool, who taught her the Rules of Gaining and Wielding Power, and helped shape her into a force in Hythria. But Marla's plans for revenge are disrupted when she discovers she has a dangerous adversary....
On the border, Fardohnya has massed its troops for an invasion, and Marla's eldest son, Damin Wolfblade, heir to the throne of Hythria, finds his ability to fight back is thwarted by tradition, politics, and the foolishness of the High Prince...
Back in Krakandar, Mahkas Damaran awaits news of the battle and has sealed the city against Damin's return. With the city on the brink of starvation, it seems only theft on an unprecedented scale can free Krakandar from Mahkas's madness and tyranny... and destroy Hythria's web of secrets and lies.
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Wolfblade (The Hythrun Chronicles: Wolfblade Trilogy, Book 1)
Jennifer Fallon
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Marla Wolfblade of Hythria is determined to restore her family's great name, but conspirators surround her: the Sorcerers' Collective, the Patriots -- even members of her own family. She must make sure her son Damin lives to be old enough to restore the Wolfblade name to its former glory.
Elezaar the Dwarf is a small man with big secrets -- but that doesn't matter to Marla Wolfblade. Her brother is the High Prince of Hythria, and, in this fiercely patriarchal society, her fate will be decided on his whim. She needs someone politically astute to guide her through the maze of court politics -- and Elezaar the Dwarf knows more than he lets on.
As Elezaar teaches Marla the Rules of Gaining and Wielding Power, Marla starts on the road to becoming a tactician and a wily diplomat -- but will that be enough to keep her son alive?
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Great book!.......2007-06-12
I'm disappointed with the reviewers who demonstrated little ability to appreciate good writing. This novel is just as good as all of Ms. Fallon's other titles. There is more political machinations than in her previous series, but it's just as absorbing. And frankly, comparing Lackey and Fallon is like apples and oranges. Both have their strong points. I think Fallon's work is deeper and the characters are more enmeshed in their worlds. Don't turn away from this book because of the rating. It is a fantastic book. All of Fallon's work shines above and beyond the typical fare of most fantasy out there. Fallon does an amazing job of surprising the reader.
Very disappointing.......2007-03-21
I anticipated a book that would be on the same scale as Heir of Autumn or Briar King or a Mercedes Lackey book, but ended up with a read that was lackluster and boring. The characters were unimaginative and flat; the writing was colorless and weak. The concept was good, but the quality of the writing was so poor that I kept getting hung up on how it could have been written better, rather than what was happening to the characters.
Wolfblade.......2007-01-12
Fallon is one of my favorite authors. She writes great dialogue, and is excellent at multiple conflicts between her many realistic and interesting characters. I also love the many cultures she has created.
Not up to expectations.......2007-01-04
Having read several other books by Jennifer Fallon, I can safely say that they are generally far more engaging than this one turned out to be. At first, the plot seemed promising; but the story has forced and irritating characters set in an anti-climatic theme. It is not a bad book if your expectations aren't high, and there are moments when it can be surprising or amusing, but if you have read the first three Hythrun chronicles and hope that Wolfblade will satisfy your thirst for more, you will be dissapointed. I'm a fan of the series, but I don't plan on reading the next one, Warrior.
Good Series Start.......2006-11-30
The back of the book is a bit misleading. Marla's son Damin isn't born until well after the 350 page mark. This is the first book of the Wolfblade Trilogy but is sometimes referred to as the fourth book in her first trilogy (Medalon, Treason Keep, Harshini),. It takes place in the same world as these 3 books, but it is years later. So, the only characters that carry over, outside of historical mention, are the Harshini, and they have faded to legend.
Marla is the sister the High Prince (read: almost a Nero or Caligula) and becomes the pawn of her country as well as her brother when she becomes of marriageable age. Promised to one man and then transferred to another, she and her future children are the keystones in a plot to keep the Wolfblades on the throne. Although the High Prince isn't the greatest (he's more interested in pleasures than politics), the country's other leaders have faith in the Wolfblade line and don't want the Wolfblade's nearest relative (Barnardo Eaglespike) to take the throne. Barnardo Eaglespike is 1) not very remarkable or bright, 2) married to a power-seeking Innate sorceress named Alija, who is a known leader or the political party seeking an end to the current High Prince. The story starts when Marla is almost 16 and covers the political maneuverings around her through an almost marriage, a marriage of convenience, a love match, 3 births, and numerous deaths and plots. Throughout it all, Marla learns about politics from the people around her including her unlikely court'esa, Elezaar, who is a dwarf looking for a secure place in the world.
Well written, even if the names are a little corny (seems bad names are a theme in this world). Well worth reading, but I think I still like Fallon's Second Son Trilogy better.
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With the Earth in the path of the rapacious Posleen, the peaceful and friendly races of the Galactic Federation offer their resources to help the backward Terrans -- for a price. Humanity now has three worlds to defend.
As Earth's armies rush into battle and special operations units scout alien worlds, the humans begin to learn a valuable lesson: You can protect yourself from your enemies, but may the Lord save you from your allies.
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A Hymn Before Military Jargon.......2007-09-30
I was disappointed with this novel. I expected lots of action packed adventure and battles with evil, implacable aliens. There is a little of that. To find the story, you have to wade through mounds of details about military matters, details that add little to the story. There are so many acronyms in the book that you can't count them, and many are not explained. For example: ARTEP, CONTAC team, PLL kit, NCO, BDU's,ADC-O, OPSEC. I know what some of the abbreviations mean, but soon I stopped looking them up, and soon after I stopped caring. I began skimming whole pages of explanation about command structures, army groups, squad tactics, and other military arcana.
There is a great story here, about the survival of mankind, a desperate battle with an invading horde, and some alien allies who might not be allies. The book is written in a way that the story gets buried by diversions. You don't get to know most of the characters in a way that you can care about them before they are killed. The author doesn"t spend much time developing them. I wasn't looking for a deeply personal story here, but I would like to know the characters enough to be emotionally involved. I read the whole book, but I can't recommend that you do the same.
Excellent Space Opera - A Classic.......2007-09-10
Can't say much more, but John Ringo rocks. He knows his Sci-Fi Space Opera Genre. Between him and David Weber, they are masters of the field.
I recommend this book strongly for anyone who is wanting a gripping 'I can't put it down' book.
The sci fi mixes well with the military concepts, and builds in some serious emotions as well...
A great book.......2007-07-06
The characters were detailed, the story flowed, but the combat chapters kept me reading until it was over.
Not good, not bad........2007-06-06
A Hymn Before Battle, by John Ringo, explores the themes of alien encounters. Basically, a bunch of space-going peaceniks need to fight a war against carnivorous centaurs, and so turn to humanity as the last weapon they can possibly field.
This is the story of humanity struggling to adjust to their new place in the world, and more specifically about military persons training for, and deploying on, previously unforeseen missions.
It's a fairly decent book, with well-worked characters and a fun story, but the characters are often two-dimensional and awfully similar to a whole lot of other `ruggedly handsome military' characters out there. The best character was a female autistic sniper, who was just a secondary character in a minor plot-line, but she was just so interesting to watch that I kind of kept reading to see how she'd get on. And then Ringo killed her.
None of the other characters held my interest, and I began to sink into the deadly trap of I Just Don't Care What Happens To These People. After you reach that point, you might as well stop reading and go to the movies.
`A Hymn Before Battle' is an interesting book, but I'm not sure if it's a great offering. The autistic sniper is pretty cool, but is she really enough to hold together a book about something completely different?
Astonishingly Bad.......2007-04-08
OK, the story idea is kind of good. Earth has been contacted by races, fighting a long war, who aren't constitutionally able to fight. So we're needed. Very good. From that rather nice premise we descend into a mess of detail unessential to the story, characters almost indistinguishable from one another, bad motivations and dopey people who get to develop dopey ideas at length. Well, I'm an SF addict and it took 200 pages before I'd had enough. Some ideas are lifted from Heinlein and others without much attempt to carry them further. On the bright side, it's only 4 clams, delivered.
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The Great Locomotive Chase.......2005-06-16
This is the fifth novel in the series, and the original concept, "Union Army heroes fighting hordes of aliens in space" is starting to wear a little thin. There are several problems.
By this time, the hordes are all giving up horseback and swords for rifles and cannon. Thus the excitement of the combat is limited. And the hordes themselves are getting more and more colorless -- this book has none of the mystic rituals, the intrigue, or the glamor of the first couple, when the Qar Qarth and his Shield Bearer had a complex relationship, and the hordes had rituals and a rich, unique culture of their own.
The new leader of the Bantags, Ha'ark, just is not a powerful enough character. He doesn't have the classic warrior dignity of Muzta in the first book. And he doesn't have the sinister backstabbing style of Tamuka in book four. He's like a geeky nerd who thinks he can do anything just because he knows about machine guns and cannons. Frankly, I never believed Ha'ark would have been ruthless enough to take over the Bantag horde.
Also, we keep stirring in more and more human races, Chinese Zulus and so forth. Forstchen has no time to really make us care about these people the way he did about the Rus in the first book.
The only time the book comes alive is during the great escape and locomotive chase. This is powerful and exciting action writing. The running fight is powerful and told in gripping detail. I just wish Hans Schuder did not chew tobacco, I find that really annoying to read about as a positive habit. I also wish that just for once Forstchen could write female characters who do more than make babies and stare at the men folk adoringly as they step into combat.
Overall, not as good as the first four books, but still okay.
Another Solid Book in a Very Good Series.......2002-08-06
This really should be 4.5 stars.....
This is the Fifth in the series.... I have been reading them in the correct chronological order. With this series, that is the only way. There are too many events and people to start in the middle. Too many references to events in the past.
This is a good story. The alien hordes have a new leader. He has also come through the tunnel of light. His home world appears to be around 100 years ahead of earth of 1865. He talks about nuclear weapons and jets. It will be interesting to see how this character develops the hordes.
At one point, the author indicates that the total population of the humans on the planet outnumber the hordes by 10 to 1. That is an interesting fact.
Two new civilizations are introduced. The Zulus and the Chin. The Chin are currently enslaved by the Bantag horde.
This book is mostly about the life of imprisonment that a "pet" of the horde must endure. Towards the end, the slaves revolt and few escape. The last third of the book is devoted to the escape of this small band. Several minor clashes and one large one. A great description of a locomotive chase, similar to the one that occurred during the Civil War with Andrew's Raiders.
The series so far:
#1 - Rally Cry
#2 - Union Forever
#3 - Terrible Swift Sword
#4 - Fateful Lightning
#5 - Battle Hymn
#6 - Never Sound Retreat
#7 - Band of Brothers
#8 - Men At War
#9 - Down To The Sea
It's a good, fun read........2001-03-02
This was a great read that developes a strong understanding of most character's motivations. Besides being a great work of fantasy the book is interlaced with references to what seems to be very accurate snippets from the Civil War. It will definately leave you ready for book #2.
From a New Angle........2000-08-11
OK, so, I knew Sgt. Major Hans Schuder wasn't dead when I wrote the review for "Fateful Lightning." But I didn't know it when I read the book so, hoping that you will read these books in chronological order, I think my review kept the spirit of the novel by not revealing everything. This one is absolutely different. "Battle Hymn" is a vision of the Gulag on an alien world. Whereas "Fateful Lightning" gave us the terrible sacrifice of the Cartha, "Battle Hymn" shows us the enslavement of the Chinese, and others, with whom Schuder is now living. Major new character is Ha'ark, the Redeemer and, very important as well, a Zulu warrior friend of Hans. There will be a bit of confusion with come names. As in ther past, with Vuka's brother, in this book a companion of Ha'ark is named Jamul, but in the future will be referred to as Jurak. I do not know the reason for this. It may be an oversight, or it may be that these new commers have chosen to make their names more palatable to the natives. Still, all books have errors. The soul of this series is its conflict, big as a planet and enduring as the machines that transported the Yankees to a New World of War. Most of the book concentrates on the efforts by Hans and his confederates in escaping, the help they get from the Republic, the problems that the traitor Hinsen creates, and the menace that Ha'ark, with his modern, futuristic vision of warfare, means for the survival of humans on Valdenia. Suspenseful, filled with the heroics and folly of war that Forstchen has turned into a trade mark, "Battle Hymn" also introduces the tank into the series.
Series shows it's tired blood.......2000-01-20
A good read, but long on prose and short on action, except near the end. not the best he's written. the prison idea was intriguing, but it really didn't do much. the introduction of new characters from another world was nice, but then we lost most of them. they simply don't reappear. ending was good, but the characters keep on experiencing the same doubts over and over again. not bad, but far from brilliant
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A Detailed Battleplan to Fight Your Life's Demons.......2006-04-20
This book is an extremely valuable resource in growing in the spiritual life. Everyone has their own obstacles that prevent them from growing closer to God. Dom Scupoli aids the reader in a step-by-step fashion on how to destroy those obstacles and temptations that come in life. He has us better know ourselves, while keeping the focus on God, that we may fight the good fight. Written in an easy-to-read format, anyone can win their spiritual battles with the help of this book. St. Francis de Sales read this book, and even carried it in his pocket for 18 years! A definite recommend!
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Battle Hymn: Farewell To The Golden Age
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It's 1944, and the first gathering of super-powered heroes may well be the last. What happens when the government assembles a new breed of super-powered beings at the height of war? Who lives? Who dies? And what exactly does the government have planned for the "heroes?" Battle Hymn: Farewell to the First Golden Age answers these questions with this beautiful collection of the sold-out acclaimed miniseries.
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I enjoyed this book.......2006-07-06
While this book is a short (152 pgs) one-shot, it was easy to quickly get into the characters. They are essentially arch-types (at first) of characters many readers have seen before.
The art is very good, and fits well with the tone of the book. While this isn't the first book to take on a more realistic take of the golden age comics/characters we're familiar with, B. Clay Moore does a particularly good job here. My only gripe is that I think the plot warrants a somewhat longer book, although you do get your money's worth with this one.
Almost the same as it ever was..........2006-05-23
Here is a compact, stand-alone tale of Sara Pezzini--wielder of the Witchblade and a pair of enormous, gravity defying breasts. We join the story while our hero lies comatose in a hospital bed. We learn over time she was injured by some kind of nasty monsters and eventually we learn why.
Her old partner Jake is a constant presence in the book as is a new male lead--Detective Patrick Gleason. Gleason is sent to investigate why Sara is in the hospital. A mild love triangle ensues. It is a love of Brady Bunch ferocity. In other words, the boys get cranky and mope around but no one gets any. Meanwhile, Sara is fighting, fighting, fighting for her life and, naturally, has to save her hapless partners and the rest of the free world.
Ron Marz said he wanted to move away from the T&A and instead focus on the story. That seems fine but he seems to have missed the fact that it was ironic T&A. That makes it okay, right? His pronouncement seemed more like misplaced piety or perhaps some lingering embarrassment over his association with the series. Whatever his motivation, I couldn't really see too much difference, in that regard, between this one and any others in the series.
The art of Mike Choi is serviceable but very different in tone from Michael Turner's amazing work in the series. To give Choi credit, if I'd started with his, I wouldn't have thought twice about it. I think the difference is style more than quality.
The story definitely had a beginning and an end, and a reader unfamiliar with the series could easily step in and enjoy it. I'm trying not to give away the plot, but it includes shop-worn elements such as secret societies of priests, other dimensions, elderly, mystical Asians and a betrayal by an old friend. I am always hesitant to write reviews of comics out of fear of people knowing what a true dork I am. This book won't do anything to help me appear more enlightened, but it was a pretty fun read.
A MUST BUY!.......2006-04-24
The above reviewer obviously is talking about a completely different book or series. There is NOTHING about WWII in this book at all!
What we DO have is the best damn writing Witchblade has ever seen! The characters are written so realistically and with such a breath of fresh air it's amazing!
The artwork is great, the story is great... buy this now. You won't miss it! Those turned off Witchblade by Paul Jenkin's terrible take should pick the series back up with this!
Mediocre - Whats the point?.......2006-04-05
Super heroes are assembled for a task force to help fight WWII. Some of them get offed. The government does shady things. Things get covered up....Sounds like a bad episode of the X-Files or something....
Its all been done before in all mediums. There was nothing new with this one really. I give it two stars because I think the art was pretty good. I liked the heavy use of darker colours to set the mood, buts all this has going for it.
Book Description
This book argues persuasively that we are engaged in a life-or-death spiritual battle with the enemy. And then it systematically prepares us to use all of the weapons and equipment that God has designed and provided for our victory.
Customer Reviews:
Well worth Reading.......2007-08-08
This book shows you how to take the literal meaning behind the separate pieces of God's Armor and apply it to your life rather than just pray that you have it. It goes into detail to explain exactly what each part of armor really stands for and what it means to actually wear it.
Excellent book.......2006-06-04
I like this book because it showed me the 'holes' Satan uses to drive us away from Christ, and how our armor can protect us from his onslaughts.
Book Description
This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1916 edition by Harper & Brothers, New York and London.
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Battle Hymn of the Republic (Showcase Solo)
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Songbooks
| Music
| Entertainment
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 0634040537 |
Book Description
An intermediate arrangement by Fred Kern of this American classic written by Julia Ward Howe and William Steffe.
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- Inspirational Korean fighter pilot story
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Battle Hymn
Dean E. Hess
Manufacturer: Buckeye Aviation Book Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| New Age
| Religion & Spirituality
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ASIN: 0942397010 |
Customer Reviews:
Inspirational Korean fighter pilot story.......1998-02-07
Fine read, telling of an earlier era when faith, self-discipline, commitment, and patriotism were paramount values. Minister turns fighter pilot, then squadron leader. Fine portraits of caring and trial through adversity, prayer, and Christian charity, while at war. Also, good overall fighter pilot and logistics overview of the air war in the Sabre jet.
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Battle Hymn
Dean E. Hess
Manufacturer: Peter Davies
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CJMFD |
Book Description
Answers the questions for all religions on what happens after death.
Customer Reviews:
A Great Look at What to Expect When You Die.......2006-08-07
This was an eye-opening look at what the Bible says about what will happen when we die. Isn't it surprising that ministers never preach on this? They tell us how horrible hell is and how wonderful heaven will be, but they do not get down to the nitty-gritty and specifics of what the scriptures actually say. Satan has done an excellent job polluting our minds with man-made ideas about the afterlife that the scriptures do not support. He will do anything to keep us from going to the home he got kicked out of--heaven. F. LaGard Smith has done a superb job of using his legal background by asking tough questions and then revealing what the scriptures (Old and New Testament) say (or don't say) about death, heaven, hell, Sheol and Hades, rapture, purgatory, etc. to refute Satan and his wily ways. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants the truth about the afterlife.
Lively book on the subject of death.......2006-03-25
F. Lagarde Smith has written a highly readable and thought-provoking investigation into the Biblical viewpoint of death. It is a challenging work in that Smith arrives at some well-documented conclusions that are definitely not mainstream. For instance, in Chapter 1 he proposes that Adam's sin did not usher in physical death to mankind but strictly caused our spiritual death. He goes to great lengths to strengthen his conclusion that God's plan has always been that man "return to dust". This is clearly not the commonly held viewpoint of death (as Smith acknowledges), but it certainly is thought provoking. I recommend to any mature reader with a decent background of Biblical study.
Books:
- Malina: A Novel (Portico Paperbacks)
- Marriage : A Duet
- Morte D'Urban (New York Review Books Classics)
- Mrs. Bridge: A Novel
- Mrs. Ted Bliss (American Literature (Dalkey Archive))
- No One Writes to the Colonel: and Other Stories (Perennial Classics)
- Now And at the Hour of Our Death
- Oh What a Paradise It Seems
- On Being Told That Her Second Husband Has Taken His First Lover and Other Stories
- One, No One, and One Hundred Thousand (Eridanos Library, No 18)
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