![]() ![]() ![]() “We also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance and perseverance, proven character and proven character, hope” ( Romans 5:3–4). Seventh, it comes from the sanctifying effects of tribulations. ![]() “We are workers with you for your joy” ( 2 Corinthians 1:24). Sixth, it comes from fellow believers who work hard to help us focus on these sources of joy, rather than deceitful circumstances. ![]() “Rejoice in the Lord always” ( Philippians 4:4). “I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith” ( Philippians 1:25).įifth, it comes from seeing and knowing Jesus as Lord. “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing” ( Romans 15:13). “The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” ( Romans 14:17).įourth, it comes through faith, that is, from believing God. Third, it comes from belonging to the kingdom of God. “You received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit” ( 1Thessalonians 1:6). Second, it comes from the Holy Spirit, not our own efforts or imagination or family upbringing. Troubles for Jesus compound your interest in heaven - which last a lot longer than earth. Be glad in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven” ( Luke 6:22–23). What is extraordinary about Paul is how unbelievably durable his joy was when things weren’t going well.įirst of all it was taught by Jesus: “Blessed are you when men hate you. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy. ![]()
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It is a suspenseful tale of felony theft - the theft of cultural heritage - by a man who presented himself as one of the chief interpreters and safeguards of that heritage.Īccustomed to a high-end lifestyle but plagued by financial reverses, Smiley over the course of several years removed rare and valuable maps from books and loose collections at some of the world’s greatest libraries. This is great history, art history and insightful geography, but at its core “The Map Thief” is a crime report. Michael Blanding tells the story of Smiley, a widely known and respected collector of rare antiquarian maps, which he bought and sold to other dealers and wealthy clients for $30,000, $100,000 or more: centuries-old maps drawn by early explorers of America or that advanced the claims of one colonizing power over another. ![]() ![]() Maybe you were a map collector, and you can understand the hold that maps had on E. And maybe you wrote to tourism offices in all the states, and then to foreign embassies, begging for maps, and the mailman brought Delaware and Peru to your door, and Switzerland laid out on a gigantic piece of art that showed cities and rivers and mountain ranges in beautiful pastels. ![]() Maybe when you were a teenager discovering the wide, fascinating world in books, you delighted especially in the maps they contained: maps of buried treasure and magical places, maps of conquest and exploration. ![]() ![]() Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions. ![]() Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions. ![]() ![]() He lives in Vancouver and teaches in the department of English at Simon Fraser University. His debut novel Soucouyant was nominated for ten literary prizes and awards, including the 2009 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (longlisted), the 2007 Scotiabank Giller Prize (longlisted), the 2007 Governor General's Award for Fiction (finalist), the 2007 ForeWord Book of the Year Award for literary fiction from an independent press ("gold" winner), the 2008 Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book of Canada and the Caribbean (shortlisted), the 2008 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize of the British Columbia Book Prizes (shortlisted), the 2008 City of Toronto Book Award (shortlisted), the 2008 "One Book, One Vancouver" of the Vancouver Public Library (shortlisted), the 2008 Relit Award for best novel from a Canadian independent press (shortlisted), and the 2007 Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award (shortlisted).Ĭhariandy has a MA from Carleton and a PhD from York University. David Chariandy is a Canadian writer and one of the co-founders of Commodore Books. ![]() ![]() ![]() But now his father is dead, the Ware family is broken, and as the heir he is being called home. ![]() He enlisted in the fight against Napoleon and didn't look back for six years. But at twenty-two, he discovered his whole world was an elaborate illusion, and when Devlin publicly called his family to account for it, he was exiled as a traitor. They were kind, gracious, and shared the beauty of Ravenwood, their grand country estate, by hosting lavish parties for the entire countryside. As a child, Devlin Ware thought his family stood for all that was right and good in the world. The handsome and charismatic Earl of Stratton, Caleb Ware, has been exposed to the ton for his clandestine affairs-by his own son. Discover New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh's Ravenswood series. 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Where Did I Get This Book: I received an eARC from NetGalley. ![]() ![]() Publishing Info: Minotaur Books, March 2022 Book: “The Resting Place” by Camilla Stem (translation: Alexandra Fleming) ![]() ![]() ![]() “And, sometimes, it’s the last thing you talk about. “For us, writing together as a Black woman and a White woman, and as friends who became friends late in life, we had never talked about race until we really started writing this book because we didn’t have to,” Piazza said. The two used their own friendship – Pride is Black and Piazza is White – as a starting point. The story centers around a White woman named Jen and a Black woman named Riley, who are forced to deal with race after Jen’s police officer husband is involved in the shooting of a Black teen. ![]() Throughout their novel, uncomfortable events happen which start exactly the kind of conversation Pride and Piazza wanted their book, “We Are Not Like Them,” to tackle. The work is fictional, but the writing allows you to see the world through the eyes of a young Black teen. There is a moment in the beginning of the new book from Christine Pride and Jo Piazza that is written from the perspective of a 14-year-old Black boy.Īfter being shot by police, he thinks of his school picture that his mom will use when he dies and his death becomes news. ![]() ![]() But the Yavar are attacking from every front-tracking down Kunal and Reha in the remote mountains, kidnapping Harun-in search of legendary artifacts that will give them the power to break the precarious janma bond and release the destructive magic back into the lands. ![]() Esha is reeling from Kunal’s betrayal, but she has a kingdom to rule from behind a thin smokescreen-pretending to be Princess Reha while she sends her most trusted soldiers to collect Reha and Kunal by any means necessary. 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