This new book advances a fresh philosophical account of the relationship between the legislature and courts, opposing the common conception of law, in which it is legislatures that primarily create the law, and courts that primarily apply it. This conception has eclectic affinities with legal positivism, and although it may have been a helpful intellectual tool in the past, it now increasingly generates more problems than it solves. For this reason, the author argues, legal philosophers are better off abandoning it. At the same time they are asked to dismantle the philosophical and doctrinal infrastructure that has been based on it and which has been hitherto largely unquestioned. In its place the book offers an alternative framework for understanding the role of courts and the legislature; a framework which is distinctly anti-positivist and which builds on Ronald Dworkin’s interpretive theory of law. But, contrary to Dworkin, it insists that legal duty is sensitive to the position one occupies in the project of governing; legal interpretation is not the solitary task of one super-judge, but a collaborative task structured by principles of institutional morality such as separation of powers which impose a moral duty on participants to respect each other’s contributions. Moreover this collaborative task will often involve citizens taking an active role in their interaction with the law.
How does your congregation understand church leadership? What are the shared understandings about how to work with the various levels of leadership? What are theological and ethical understandings of how to call leaders? how can leaders faithfully lead? Building upon the work A Mennonite Polity for Ministerial Leadership (1996), this resource frames the task of leadership through a missional lens in order to more fully become the church God is calling us to be. It reflects biblical roots and Anabaptist theology through contemporary expressions of best practices and shared understandings of church leadership. This is an effective tool for leadership training or church-wide discussion. 80 Pages.
Shared Air is an overview of the many noted personages with whom the author has had direct contact over the years in all manner of circumstances . . . both colorful and everyday. "Dramatis Personae" include: Charles Laughton, Robert Blake, Little Jimmy Scott, Nico, Severn Darden, Tim Hardin, Dusty Springfield, Chris Connor, John F. Kennedy, Lizabeth Scott, Joe Franklin, Elizabeth Montgomery, Djuna Barnes, Myrna Loy, Billy Wilder, Shelley Winters, Chet Baker, Jo Stafford, Charlie Mingus, Carl Van Vechten, Frank Zappa, Salvador Dali, Dame Joan Collins, Barbara Stanwyck, Neal Cassady, Chuck Berry, Blossom Dearie, Miles Davis, Gore Vidal, Sally Marr, Charles Manson, Johnny Carson, Dave Frishberg, Van Dyke Parks, Annie Ross, Sarah Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Bette Midler, Walter Shenson, Tuesday Weld, Barbara Harris . . .and dozens more.
A 30th anniversary edition of a classic book on the Trinity by one of Britain’s most prominent theologians. Donald Macleod argues that our understanding of the Trinity matters because ‘it is the model for the way we should live, particularly in our relations with one another.’ The relationship between Father, Son and Spirit is laid out in Scripture, and although fully grasping the concept of this divine mystery will always be beyond us, we can understand it better. It is critically important that we do, for if our understanding of God is wrong, it may lead to other wrong beliefs. Donald Macleod’s faithful insight into what Scripture has to say about the Godhead is priceless, as relevant now as when it was first published. This 30th anniversary edition has been newly typeset and has a new cover, and will be an invaluable resource to a new generation of readers.
Martin Hayes spent his childhood on a farm in County Clare, in a household steeped in musical tradition. After a free-spirited youth, he headed to the United States where he built a career that led to a life of musical performance on stages all over the world. Shared Notes traces this remarkable journey.Picking up his first fiddle at the age of seven, Hayes learned that music must express feeling. No amount of technical prowess can compensate for an absence of soulfulness. His interpretations of traditional Irish music are recognized the world over for their exquisite musicality and irresistible rhythm.Hayes has toured and recorded with guitarist Dennis Cahill for over twenty years, founded the Irish-American band The Gloaming, The Martin Hayes Quartet and The Common Ground Ensemble, and here, for the first time, tells his story of getting to the heart of the music.
Magic has been fixed, and the lands were starting over. Hopes and alliances are being created, ending the hostility that had plagued the Realm of Lungast for many decades. Life, however, has more in store. Talk of strange occurrences at Marlsman Keep have King Tusta worried. If the Border Wall fell, the land could be thrown into another war. This time with an unknown foe.The goddess Painish has called Eric, along with Gillock, Vernia, Maxwell and Kaitlyn to her island. An evil was once again rising in the south, and it is up to the small band to stop it. With one quest barely over, they must embark on an adventure which was mysterious, and very dangerous. Scared and unsure of what lay ahead, Eric is forced to once again prove he is worthy of being a prince, as well as a War Wizard.With Eric off on another quest, Koral and her elven companions decide to return to the Central Lands, but what they find sets Koral on an adventure of her own. Elizanne has been kidnapped.Even though her new abilities are taking their toll on her body, Koral decides it is worth the risk. She, along with Jessup and the elves, race to Jijitsa. Time is already against them, and with issues arriving at every turn, King Jeremy wonders if they will get to his queen in time.
Ali Embers felt she was the last girl who would end up participating in a menage a trois but sometimes things just "happen". And they definitely began to happen when she met NFL Quarterback Mark Trapp and sparks flew instantly. Fancy dates, celebrity parties and expensive gifts. Ali found herself enjoying the ride of dating a famous sportsman. However, one drunken night changed everything forever. Ending up back at the mansion of Mark's teammate Troy Parker, things got a bit steamy and Ali soon found herself being shared and pleasured by both men at the same time. It was meant to be a bit of naughty fun but it soon became the start of a something amazing as Ali could not resist coming back for more....
Many faiths and philosophies share common values. We have created a coloring book of Celtic Knot versions of some of the symbolism associated with various religions, and included quotes supporting their inclusion
Are you ready to be whisked away on a thrilling fantasy adventure? Look no further than Shara and the Haunted Village, the latest addition to the Bryanae series by Jeffrey Getzin. Follow the journey of Shara, an impoverished seamstress who has fallen on hard times and is struggling to make ends meet. But when a chance encounter with a charming rogue and a larger-than-life giant presents itself as an opportunity for escape, Shara takes a desperate gamble and agrees to guide them to the haunted village she stumbled upon as a child. As they embark on their journey, they encounter an ancient mystery, legendary wizards, ghosts, magic, and even a demon. But can Shara trust her new allies, or will their own agendas get in the way of solving the mystery? Find out in this exciting tale, praised by author Ryk E. Spoor as "excellent-a tight, quick-moving story with strong characters and a very personal touch that makes this fantasy story read-very much-like an excellent Leiber story, with more modern and complex sensibilities." This special illustrated edition of Shara and the Haunted Village features witty and vivid black and white illustrations that bring the characters and the story to life. Don't miss out on this must-read adventure featuring the dashing swashbuckler D'Arbignal and the wit and action that make Jeffrey Getzin's writing a standout in the fantasy genre. Get your copy of "Shara and the Haunted Village" today and let Shara's journey take you on an unforgettable adventure.
