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In these two novellas and three short stories for adult readers, Hans Christian Andersen displays the imagination and descriptive brilliance familiar from his fairy tales, but turns his eye to subtler social themes: class mobility in a changing Europe; the unfairness with which talents and opportunities are meted out in this world; the struggle between natures claims on humanity and civilizations.The title novella, The Ice Virgin, unites all these ideas in a piece of beautifully structured storytelling considered by some to be Andersens masterpiece. Rudy is orphaned young, rescued as an infant from a glacial crevasse where his mother fell and died. He lives, but the stunning yet unforgiving mountain landscape of Switzerland may yet claim him. His love for the rich millers daughter Babette brings out all his bravery and ingenuity - but also his stubbornness and resistance to change. In a masterfully ambivalent climax Andersen makes us wonder what happiness and fulfilment truly mean.Elsewhere in the collection Andersen turns his gaze to the hostile shores and wooded heights of Denmarks Jutland, where in his time submissive poverty was giving way to feverish social transformation. We meet a shipwrecked youngster struggling to fit into his adopted community, a couple whose wise humility echoes down the wealthy generations that follow with comically unexpected effects, and a steadfast friend whose saintly patience is ill rewarded by the object of her loyalty. Full of irony, enchanting imagery and bravura prose, these stories showcase Andersens perceptiveness, empathy, and deep engagement with the world around him.

On holiday at a fashionable German spa, young civil engineer Herr von Gordon meets Colonel von St Arnaud and his younger wife, the beautiful Cécile. Gordon is drawn to this elegant and melancholy woman, who seems to hold herself at a distance from her husband. As he and the married pair tour local attractions and enjoy the scenery of the Harz Mountains, he finds himself ever more fascinated by Cecile - and by the mystery surrounding her past.As Gordon and Cecile grow closer, her husbands jealousy, the gossip of polite society, and the secrets of the past converge. When they meet again in Berlin society, the attraction between the two young people will have tragic consequences for all.A challenge to societal conventions, a portrait of a complex woman and a biting send-up of early tourist culture, Fontanes novel is an elegant, ironic and moving classic of 19th-century realist fiction.

Moving through somnambulant states, Sleep Gate evokes Inger Christensens description of the necessity for us to dream our way inward. The poems in Sleep Gate push Christensens dream inward further, into biological dreaming itself. Fully absorbed in the fabric of sleep, enfolded into the inventory of dreams, these poems become part of the process of sleep respiration, so that we might consider the world around us from another perspective. Moving through the changing states of peoplesdreamscapes and what might affect them, like nightmares, insomnia and other sleep disorders, Sleep Gate captures the disjunctive, jump-cutting quality of dreams: within the unspoken context of deep-sleep tectonic logic, these poems jump from a time before the clouds are inventoried to the present, from Winters gnashing bruxism to a garden anointed with gluey residue. A collection that, as on waking, assembles the world through distortion and towards clarity.

1958. Cookbook writer and television personality Mary Mackerel must leave London in a hurry when public affection for her curdles. Her publisher advises her to go deep into the British countryside and write a cookbook that will reestablish her reputation. Reluctantly, Mary sells up and endeavours to brush off being exiled to what she thinks is the edge of the world: Penzance, Cornwall. There she buys a run-down tea shoppe with hopes of turning it into a bakery and restaurant. To ingratiate herself with the locals, Mary bakes her adapted version of Cornish-ish Pasties and gives the tasty treats away. After one of the locals dies of poisoning moments afterwards, the whole town points the finger at Mary as a murderer. Soon, the local and then national press have gleefully picked up on the story. Mary must turn chef-detective to clear her name and save her fledgling business.

A chance nocturnal meeting leads to two insomniacs striking up a friendship that forces them to confront the problems theyre avoiding not only to make them sleep but ultimately to allow them the capacity to love each other.By day, Bec supports her boyfriend Matt with his incurable illness. Matts always had a passion for life, and his illness has only made him more determined to make the most of everyday, ticking off bucket list items and making memories whilst he can. Becs by his side supporting him and putting on a brave face, but by night, its a different story.Elliot hasnt slept properly since his footballing career came to an abrupt end before it had really begun. When the marriage hed thrown himself into in a bid to create a new plan for his life falls apart, he finds himself struggling to cope. But after dropping off a parcel at a neighbours flat after a nighttime run, he meets Bec, who he assumes is Molly who the parcel is addressed to, and she doesnt correct him. The next time Bec sees him running she asks him if she can go with him, and a nightly routine begins, striking up a friendship.Before long they swap running for trips to all-night cafes, and chats into the small hours. As Bec begins to question her relationship with Matt, and battles the impending mortality of his illness, she finds herself seeking comfort with Elliot, who in turn, begins to open up himself to her too. Only the longer it goes on, the more she feels like shes lying to everyone, and soon Bec must face the reality of her life and what it is she really needs to move forward and find her own happiness.

What is the relationship between an author and their editor? What influence does one exert over the other? In A Christmas Story, which takes us back to Santiago de Chile at the turn of the century, we witness the formation of an invisible triangle between these two interlocutors and the text that you hold in your hands a narrative with its beams exposed. The reader is granted the rare opportunity to observe the individual and subjective nature of this dialectic: how fragile and particular but also how strong it can become. In Megan McDowells brilliantly playful translation and interventions, the story of the relationship between a writer and his editor takes on an extra layer of meaning, revealing how conversations and doubts begin to overflow beyond the page, the text, the work itself, forging bonds that no longer cling to literature alone, but to life.

Podolia, 1911: one day, a stranger arrives at the shtetl. He walks with a limp, appears to be deaf and has the look of a vagrant. The tight-knit community is on the point of chasing him out, but the local tzaddik sees the spark of holiness in his eyes. Named Rafael, he settles in the shtetl and begins forming close relationships with members of this Hasidic community - and slowly, this incomprehensible, magnetic figure stirs up buried feelings and old conflicts. Is he a divine figure, as some speculate, or does his arrival presage disaster?Written in poetic prose that draws on fascinating elements of Jewish folklore and mysticism, Golem reconstructs a vanished world with a spellbinding combination of the real and the fantastical.

A tense, gripping novel about a mother whose child begins to change in ways she cant explain, for fans of Delicate Condition and Nightbitch.Nora Pacetti is a new stay-at-home mother, tired but coping while caring for her happy, healthy baby Olivia. But then one morning, something that looks like a feather starts growing out of Olivias arm. Or at least, thats what Noras mother, Giulia, thinks. Nora thinks her mother has probably spent too much time watching conspiracy videos on YouTube.Noras husband thinks Olivia needs tests, specialists, hospitals. But Nora senses that whatever is happening to her daughter needs to be concealedand a mothers intuition is never wrong. Soon sinister people begin asking questions about Olivia, and Nora starts to wonder if there really is something wrong with her baby. But shes determined discover the truth about her daughterno matter the cost.

Smart Guide: Using Your Table Saw delivers the practical guidance woodworkers need to work safely, accurately, and confidently with this essential shop tool. Covering safety fundamentals, machine setup, blade selection, and proper alignment, this hands-on reference helps you get the most performance and value from your table saw.Step-by-step instruction and clear diagrams demonstrate key techniques, including ripping, crosscutting, cutting dados and moldings, and building simple jigs to expand your saws capabilities. Compact, durable, and easy to use, this pocket-sized guide is designed for quick reference right where it belongsin the workshop.

A new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event: Tides of the Tyrant-King, marking the return of Thulsa Doom and his cataclysmic evil. In this hair-raising heist story, Conan returns to the cruel city of Shadizar to seek vengeance.Conan returns to Shadizar the Wicked, the worlds cruelest city, after an old ally is executed for daring to defy the cabal of nobles who rule. Hes come to ensure the tutelage of his dead comrades son, and Conans first lesson to the boytake revenge! The rich masters of Shadizar rule through masks. Finding them is nigh impossible, killing them pointless, for more moneyed men would only step forward. There is only one way to make them pay: rob them blind. To succeed, Conan assembles a crew to infiltrate the Gilded Garden, the fortress-palace where the citys elite hoard their wealth. If they can find it As the crew search for the Gilded Garden, they uncover it contains not only the rulers wealth but the sorcerous secrets of their powerancient pacts with dark gods.Conan must choose: is he merely a thief chasing coin and vengeanceor something far more dangerous? A rebel willing to topple a regime.

A Higher View and a Deeper Love for Gods Word In a world full of theological upheaval and trendy philosophies, Truth and Powers bold challenge for the church to remain committed to Scripture is as relevant today as when it was first written. Through centuries of use, abuse, and disuse, the Bible remains the foundational document of the Christian faith.From J. I. Packer, beloved theologian and author of Knowing God, Truth and Power explores how the Bible should shape every aspect of Christian discipleship. In this time-tested and masterful overview of the doctrine of Scripture, Packer offers both lifelong believers and new Christians thoughtful, personal guide to understanding Scriptures rightful place in the Christian life.In Truth and Power, Packer Explores the true place, use and benefit of the Bible in the Christian life; Examines Scriptures authority, methods of interpretation, and its role in preaching, the church, and the life of the individual believer; Invites you to move from a shallow cultural Christianity to a vibrant faith that testifies to the truth and power of Gods Word; and Helps Christians rightly value the Bible and understand its necessity for spiritual health without elevating it to a place of idolatry. This book shows how love for Gods Word opens the door to spiritual life in Christ. Whether youre a longtime admirer of Packers theological insights or discovering his wisdom for the first time, this newly republished edition encourages you to gain not only a better understanding of the place of the Bible but also a deeper love for it.

Understand the Old Testament Like Never Before with this Revised and Updated New Edition Does studying the Old Testament feel overwhelming and confusing? Do the stories and events seem disconnected and hard to follow? Have you resolved to really understand the Old Testament but find it difficult to piece together?Youre not alonemany Christians struggle to make sense of this portion of the Bible. In The Epic of Eden, Sandra Richter brings clarity and structure to the Old Testament, giving readers the tools they need to understand it.Richter skillfully organizes the people, events, and themes of the Old Testament into a cohesive and memorable history of Gods redeeming grace. Her approach helps you see the Old Testament in a new light, connecting the dots and revealing the unity of Gods redemptive plan.In this revised and expanded new edition, youll find fresh material throughout, including new chapters, new discussion questions, a new introduction, updated timelines, the latest scholarship, and insights to support your understanding of the story of the Old Testament. With The Epic of Eden, you will: Learn key facts and a clear timeline to connect events and people of the Old Testament cohesively. Discover fascinating details and fresh views that enhance your understanding of Scripture. See how the Old Testament connects to the New Testament, forming a unified story of Gods grace. Deepen your love for Gods Word by uncovering the beauty and unity of his story from Eden to the new Jerusalem. Accessible for Christians at all stages of their faith journeys, The Epic of Eden will give you a deeper and fuller understanding of the Old Testament from a Christian point of view. As you learn to make sense of the Old Testament, your passion for studying the Bible will be renewed and strengthened. The Epic of Eden is a transformative resource for anyone ready to enrich their biblical knowledge and deepen their understanding of Gods redemptive plan.

Whole Body Prayer Experiences for Young Hearts Transform everyday moments into sacred encounters with this practical guide designed to help parents, caregivers, and ministry practitioners cultivate meaningful prayer experiences with children.Drawing on spiritual formation principles and current research on child development, Praying with Kids offers a treasure trove of accessible, research-backed approaches that honor both Scripture and child development, creating pathways for young hearts to connect with God through prayer.With dozens of creative ideas and formative practices, Kate Lawson-Hedger equips parents, childrens ministry workers, and other caregivers to pray together with kids in ways that involve not just their words but also their bodies, senses, emotions, learning styles, imaginations, and so much more. She shows how, from a very young age, kids can experience prayer as a fun, creative, and life-giving adventure of relationship with God.What youll find in Praying with Kids: 40+ detailed prayer practices: Step-by-step instructions for diverse practices, ideas, and variations that engage the natural learning styles of children ages two through twelve. Both contemporary and time-tested wisdom: Drawn from the rich tradition of Christian prayer and current developmental research, ideas include both ancient and new ways to pray. Inclusive accessibility: Insights for praying with children who have disabilities, special needs, or are neurodivergent. Age-appropriate application: Each chapter also includes ideas and principles for inviting teenagers deeper into prayer. This resource transforms the often-intimidating task of teaching children to pray into an adventure of discovery, connection, and joy. Whether youre seeking to establish family prayer traditions or bring prayer into your childrens ministry programming, this book provides the tools you need to guide children into rich prayer experiences that will shape their spiritual foundation for years to come.Scripture calls all of us, no matter our age, to love God with all our heart, soul, and might. As you help nurture childrens connection with God, together youll discover that every day is infused with holy opportunities to love God with our whole selves.

When you know of Janet Malcolm, you spot traces of her everywhere. You understand that she was a titan of the written word - a longtime New Yorker staff writer, member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and National Book Award finalist - with a far-reaching impact and cult-like following. But if you dont know to look for her name, it is easy to miss - unlike some of her contemporaries, Malcolm was actively opposed to being a literary celebrity, even while famously controversial for challenging the notion of journalisms objectivity. The Absent Woman plumbs the Malcolm archives to uncover a portrait of this notoriously private writer and her work, and of the people and themes that she was consumed by in her over sixty-year career. From questions of narrative and truth to criticism and psychoanalysis to her decade-long case with Jeffrey Masson and the attacks she got from other critics, Eve Sneider reads Malcolms obsessions in essays and books alongside her photographs, correspondence and episodes from her life - and illustrates the many ways in which Malcolms writing about other people was a vehicle for her to understand herself.

Return to Sunday Times-bestselling author Adrienne Youngs lush Greco-Roman inspired fantasy, where young lovers Luca and Maris must traverse the bloody warzone that their city has become to spite the gods and rekindle their romance.The war is just beginning.When the city fell, Maris lost everything--her freedom, her future, and the man she loved. Now, with Luca trapped behind the gates of Isara, she makes a choice that will change her life forever: to don the armor of the enemy and march back into the heart of the city she was forced to flee. Every step brings her closer to Luca, but also deeper into the blood-soaked machine of war.Inside Isaras walls, Luca wrestles with a truth more dangerous than any sword. Once the symbol of the Loyal Legion, he has lost the thing he was truly fighting for--Maris. The shift of the war has left him to question whether he has become a pawn of the gods, and with betrayal lurking in every shadow, Luca must decide who he is: the dutiful soldier forged by rebellion, or the man willing to risk everything for love.Across battlefields and through broken temples, Maris and Lucas treacherous paths through Isara are set to collide. And when the gods demand sacrifice, it comes in a form no one could have expected.

A housemaids quiet life is disrupted when the arrival of a mysterious visitor causes her to question the nature of her charming cottage home in this atmospheric Sapphic romantasy with a dark heart.A tale of love against all odds and across many worlds, for fans of Alix E. Harrow and V. E. Schwab.Step into the Oubliette and forget your troubles....Housemaid Tansys days are all the same. Her only duties are to tend to her charge, old Lady Aster, and take care of their quaint cottage home. The seaside house is charming, peaceful, and above all, isolated. Tansy cant remember the last time she left... or when she arrived.Merit is a Carrion Knight. A servant of the dark entity the Unmaker, she has been raised to be a monster. But when shes wounded during a routine raid, she stumbles through a mysterious door and finds herself tumbling into the Oubliette.When the two meet, an instant connection forms, and a crack appears in Oubliettes perfect façade. As the bond between Merit and Tansy grows and powerful feelings rise to the surface, Tansy must question not only what she wants, but who she is. Because the origins of this charming world are darker than she could imagineand the key to uncovering them might lie with Tansy herself.

A Sacred Invitation to Dwell in the Transformative Mystery of the Cross Many faithful Christians find themselves wrestling with their understanding of the atonement, Christs work on the cross to reconcile us with God. Some struggle with inherited theologies that emphasize wrath, violence, and transaction; some have grown numb to the cross altogether.At Home with God offers a refreshing alternative: a spacious, imaginative pilgrimage that invites you into the mystery of the atonement and the many ways it reveals Gods love.In this contemplative and accessible book, pastor Jason G. Edwards presents a creative framework for understanding Christs work on the cross by taking you on a poetic journey through the many rooms of a house. With each chapter presenting a new room that uniquely explains how the cross transforms discipleship, At Home with God invites you to embrace the multidimensional beauty of Christs love.The journey begins at the front door, where you are welcomed into a dwelling shaped by grace. You pass through a library where broken stories are rewritten and enter a dining room set for liberation. As you move from room to room, you are immersed in the mystery and depth of salvation. It is the restoration of what was lost, the renewal of a creation long groaning for healing, and the quiet wonder of homecoming.What youll find in At Home with God: A comprehensive yet accessible exploration of redemption, with each room in this spiritual house offering a unique lens on Christs atonement Scriptural grounding complemented by insights from theological voices from throughout church history A prayer and poem to conclude each chapter, inviting you into deeper spiritual reflection A contemplative resource with an included discussion guide perfect for personal spiritual growth, small group study, or Lenten reading With At Home with God, discover how the atonement is far more than a theological puzzle to solve; its a path to walk and a mystery to inhabit. For those who carry questions, for those seeking healing, and for those longing to be rooted in something true, this book invites you into a sacred dwelling where justice and mercy meet, a space where sorrow is held, love is poured, and God makes room for us all.

Explore the Enscripturation of Christian Identity Across History Every time we read the Bible, it invites us to find ourselves within its pages. When we do so, we do more than interpret ScriptureScripture interprets us. And it interprets us by naming us as we stand before the crucified and risen Lord.In Clothed in the Word, David Ney combines historical analysis and biblical hermeneutics to explore the ways in which Christians throughout church history have found themselves embodied or "enscripturated" in the stories of the Bible.Through meticulous examination of pivotal biblical figures, this scholarly yet accessible work reveals how people of faith across centuries have applied scriptural names and identities to themselves and their communities. Extending beyond individual identification, this practice creates a participatory experience that encompasses entire faith communities and speaks to their standing before God and in Christ.As the text of Scripture and the reader interact with one another, many Christians throughout history have identified with the experiences of biblical figures, clothing themselves with their names and roles as a way of understanding and living out their faith.Clothed in the Word explores numerous examples like these from throughout Christian history: In the New Testament, John the Baptist is identified with Elijah the prophet. In ancient Christianity, believers often portrayed themselves as Paul the athlete who endured to the end, as they, too, persevered under trial. In the Middle Ages, Hildegard of Bingen saw herself as the Blessed Virgin Mary, not merely identifying with her but literally living out her life as a consecrated virgin. During the Reformation, several figures viewed themselves as Abel, appealing to God on behalf of their enemies, whom they identified as Cain. In recent years, Harriet Tubman famously understood herself to be a Moses figure commissioned by God to lead her people to a Promised Land. Perfect for church history courses, seminary education, and advanced undergraduate religious studies, this work offers professors, students, and interested lay readers perceptive insights on how Scripture continues to shape Christian identity across time and culture.Through this study of how the saints of history have enscripturated the saints of Scripture, Ney invites us to interpret our own lives in light of the stories of Scripture, thus clothing ourselves in the garments of the Word and discovering anew that the Bible is the Book of Life.

The hitman hero of the acclaimed Cinemax series comes out of retirement for another nail-biting suspense thriller from the author of ROAD TO PERDITION.YOURE CORDIALLY INVITED TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF MURDER Since his first appearance in 1976, Max Allan Collins quintessential killer-for-hire, Quarry, has starred in 17 novels, two films, a graphic novel, and a Cinemax TV series -- and with QUARRYS REUNION, he reaches a milestone never before achieved by any character in American crime novels: a series that has continued for 50 years. To celebrate, MWA Grand Master Collins is taking Quarry somewhere hes never gone before: back home, to the town in Ohio where he grew up, before his tour of duty in Vietnam and his even bloodier experiences Stateside. An old high-school girlfriend summons Quarry for his 50th reunion but old times take a back seat when bullets start to fly. Thrilling, moving, and revealing, this new installment in Quarrys Edgar and Shamus Award-nominated saga delivers a powerful capstone to the killers career and a perfect entry point for readers new to Quarrys story.

A Companion for Your Journey from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost "Let no one fear death, for the death of our Savior has set us free."St. John ChrysostomLent is a pilgrimage of the soul when Christians have always commemorated the death and resurrection of Jesus with a season of reflection. Through poems, essays, and devotional readings, A Radiant Resurrection invites you into the time of reflection from Ash Wednesday through Eastertide. Writtenby members of the Chrysostom Society, this spiritual companion is designed to offer new light and depth to your Lenten journey.This volume includes five weeks of Lenten readings, a week of daily readings for Holy Week, and selections for seven more weeks from Easter to Pentecost. These writings illuminate the agonies and wonders of the Savior's pivotal weeks, revealing how his radiant rising becomes our own.What you'll find in A Radiant Resurrection: A vast collection of literary readings, devotions, essays, and poems compiled into thirteen weeks of readingsA companion for preparing and celebrating the death and resurrection of JesusA helpful resource for those following the liturgical year, whether as individuals or as groupsIn these pages, experience a three-part journey of preparation, celebration, and actionpenitent preparation for Jesus' sacrificial death, joyous celebration of his return to life and ascent to glory, and active response through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.Whether used in personal devotions or by a church congregation or small group, A Radiant Resurrection invites you into reflection, celebration, and renewal. Come encounter the One who dies that our death may die, and rises again to raise us anew.About the Contributors This volume includes writings from an array of contributors, including Deborah Dickerson, Jill Pelaez Baumgaertner, Paul Willis, Winn Collier, Madeleine L'Engle, Liz McFadzean, Luci Shaw, Benjamin Myers, Richard J. Foster, Tania Runyan, Robert Siegel, Daniel Taylor, Marilyn McEntyre, Paula Huston, Lauren Winner, Amanda DeVos Newell, Eugene Peterson, John Leax, Matthew Dickerson, Leslie Leyland Fields, Robert Hudson, Sarah Arthur, Scott Cairns, St. John Chrysostom, Walter Wangerin Jr., Diane Glancy, Jeanne Murray Walker, and Gina Ochsner.