The Coalition Chronicles


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They've stopped holding late-night sessions in Parliament. Or have they? Imagine a House of Commons with the cameras switched off, the press and public excluded, but with the bar still open. What sort of vile abuse might hon. Members hurl at each other if they were pissed and off the record? In these unofficial transcripts of Parliamentary Proceedings, Ian Martin [ The Thick Of It] documents the sweary debates of the Coalition Government's first year in power. Contains very strong language - and very weak personalities - desperate to make their mark in British politics by saying anything, however horrible.




Israel in the Books of Chronicles


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This book analyses a much neglected writer's contribution to the debate within Judaism in the post-exilic period about who might legitimately be included within the reconstituted Jerusalem community, and notably the Chronicler's attitude to the status of the Samaritan sect. It has been almost universally accepted that Chronicles and Ezra-Nehemiah are all parts of a single work, and so the rather 'exclusive' attitude of Ezra-Nehemiah has been read back into Chronicles. Many believe that the Chronicles intended to reject the Samaritan claim to inclusion. Dr Williamson challenges both the assumption of unity of authorship and the attribution of an exclusive attitude to the Chronicler, providing evidence to support the case for separate authorship, and examining Chronicles in its own right. A study of the use of the word 'Israel' and an analysis of the narrative structure jointly lead to the conclusion that the Chronicler reacted against the over-exclusive attitudes of some of his contemporaries, and looked for the reunion of 'all Israel' around Jerusalem and its temple. This study will interest both Old Testament scholars and students of Jewish history and culture.




The Apocalypse Chronicles


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3150. A world in turmoil. Wracked by the ravages of near constant warfare and natural disaster, the embattled populations of the surviving nations are clinging onto the last remnants of civilisation. The land of Echelon, once a proud and free country, has now fallen under the dark reign of a thousand presidents, each worse and more bloodthirsty than the last. Over eight hundred years they have locked their people behind the very seawalls once used to protect them against the forgotten calamities of the past, and over time all memory of life outside the walls that hem them in have faded. Countless freedom fighters have given their lives to try and free Echelon's people from the tyrannical masters who set them to work building weapons of destruction with which to crush the remaining countries of the world. But President Immanuel Stark's deadliest plans have finally been taken from his hands and placed into Senator Dale Marshall's. Barely, managing to escape his home with the help of special forces soldiers from around the world called Agents, he must now use that information to rally the warring and disparate factions of the world around the banner of freedom, all the while trying to stay one step ahead of Stark's deadliest soldiers. Will he and the Agents be up to the task of reuniting the Earth, or will the President's long awaited plans finally succeed?




1 and 2 Chronicles


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The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.




Joshua to Chronicles


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Joshua to Chroniclessurveys the rich literature of the Old Testament books Joshua, Judges, Ruth, I and II Samuel, I and II Kings, and I and II Chronicles. Campbell argues that while these books may appear historical, they are more theological--better understood as Israel's efforts to interpret their people's experience. The book is helpfully structured with overview and review sections.




The Reindeer Chronicles


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In a time of uncertainty about our environmental future—an eye-opening global tour of some of the most wounded places on earth, and stories of how a passionate group of eco-restorers is leading the way to their revitalization. Award-winning science journalist Judith D. Schwartz takes us first to China’s Loess Plateau, where a landmark project has successfully restored a blighted region the size of Belgium, lifting millions of people out of poverty. She journeys on to Norway, where a young indigenous reindeer herder challenges the most powerful orthodoxies of conservation—and his own government. And in the Middle East, she follows the visionary work of an ambitious young American as he attempts to re-engineer the desert ecosystem, using plants as his most sophisticated technology. Schwartz explores regenerative solutions across a range of landscapes: deserts, grasslands, tropics, tundra, Mediterranean. She also highlights various human landscapes, the legacy of colonialism and industrial agriculture, and the endurance of indigenous knowledge. The Reindeer Chronicles demonstrates how solutions to seemingly intractable problems can come from the unlikeliest of places, and how the restoration of local water, carbon, nutrient, and energy cycles can play a dramatic role in stabilizing the global climate. Ultimately, it reveals how much is in our hands if we can find a way to work together and follow nature’s lead.




Shifter Chronicles: Part One


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Shifter Chronicles: Part One &– a box set 1 - Birds of Prey Mystery and love, murder and desire... It's going to be a rough week for the agents of the Birds of Prey shifter division. 2 - Bear Claw Beauty and grace meet muscles and tattoos. When what's on the outside doesn't match the inside, sometimes you just trust your instincts. 3 - Eye of the Tiger He's about to play the most important role of his life. 4 - Coyote's Kiss One touch. One taste. That's all it takes. The shifters around the world have announced their presence and revealed their secrets. Birds, bears, cats, coyotes and more must work together in the new founded Coalition to protect one another. Along the way, they'll find love, suffer loss, and show everyone what the shifters are really made of. This spin off series to the Were Chronicles will take you into the lives of each shifter faction and prove once again that nothing is impossible when you have love.




The Chronicles of Barsetshire & The Palliser Novels (Unabridged)


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The Chronicles of Barsetshire (or Barchester Chronicles) is a series of six novels by the English author Anthony Trollope, set in the fictitious English county of Barsetshire (located roughly in the West Country) and its cathedral town of Barchester. The novels concern the dealings of the clergy and the gentry, and the political, amatory, and social man|uvrings that go on among and between them. Together, the series is regarded by many as Trollope's finest work. The Palliser novels are six novels, also known as the "Parliamentary Novels", by Anthony Trollope. The common thread is the wealthy aristocrat and politician Plantagenet Palliser and his wife Lady Glencora. The plots involve British and Irish politics in varying degrees, specifically in and around Parliament. Table of Contents: Anthony Trollope: An Autobiography The Chronicles of Barsetshire: The Warden The Barchester Towers Doctor Thorne Framley Parsonage The Small House at Allington The Last Chronicle of Barset The Palliser Novels: Can You Forgive Her? Phineas Finn The Eustace Diamonds Phineas Redux The Prime Minister The Duke's Children.







THE LAST SURVIVORS: CHRONICLES OF A FALLEN WORLD- SERIES 2


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Summary Title: The Last Survivors: Chronicles of a Fallen World Author: Ime Ben In The Last Survivors: Chronicles of a Fallen World, Ime Ben weaves a powerful narrative of resilience, survival, and hope in a post-apocalyptic world. Set in the aftermath of a global catastrophe, this gripping novel follows a group of survivors navigating the challenges of a shattered world, fighting to rebuild their lives and communities from the ashes. As the survivors struggle to restore order in a world ravaged by disaster, they confront the physical hardships of a collapsed society and the ethical dilemmas and moral choices that arise in the face of desperation. The story explores the complexities of human nature, the importance of community, and the delicate balance between survival and humanity. The Last Survivors delves into cooperation, adaptability, and the need for sustainable living through richly drawn characters and a compelling plot. The survivors learn hard lessons about trust, leadership, and the cost of rebuilding, ultimately discovering that the key to a renewed world lies in physical reconstruction and the strength of the human spirit. Ime Ben’s background in environmental technology and sustainability management brings a unique perspective to this novel, grounding the fictional world in real-world issues and offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of the future we are building today. The Last Survivors: Chronicles of a Fallen World is a story of hope in the face of adversity, a call to action for a more sustainable and just future, and a reminder that, even in the darkest times, a better tomorrow is within our reach.