Robert Penn Warren bol vplyvný americký autor, ktorého diela sa často zaoberali zložitosťou južanského myslenia a ľudskej psychiky. Ako kľúčová postava Novej kritiky sa jeho práca vyznačovala hlbokou literárnou analýzou a formálnou precíznosťou. Prostredníctvom svojich románov a poézie skúmal témy moci, morálky a hľadania identity. Jeho schopnosť zachytiť jemné nuansy ľudskej skúsenosti a spoločenských síl z neho robí zásadného hlásateľa americkej literatúry.
Developing Healthy Churches is an utterly practical and realistic guide for any leader seeking to revitalize and grow their church. The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling Healthy Churches' Handbook, this new volume will help you implement tried and tested approaches for healthy church growth in your parish.
A practical guide that helps churches identify their strengths and weaknesses and discover what action to take in order to develop the health of their church. It focuses on the quality of the church's life rather than just the numbers attending.
Pulitzer Prize winner. The rise and the fall of an American dictator! A political novel originally published in 1946.Stark and His People...Willie the "Bos"--a ham-fisted, hard-drinking, pile-driving powerhouse of a dictator.Sadie Burke--his long-standing mistress and a motivating force behind his rise to power.Jack Burden--The Boss's press agent. He was expected to carry out orders--no matter what.And an endless parade of swindlers, fixers, power brokers, and henchmen in the corrupt cavalcade of American politics.
This course invites small groups to explore and apply the radical teachings of the Beatitudes, encouraging Christians to reflect on their lifestyles in alignment with these kingdom values. Through five engaging parts, participants will delve into the transformative message of Jesus, fostering a deeper understanding of how to embody these principles in their daily lives.
Uniquely comprehensive...highly readable...the definitive collection of classic lyric poetry.From Shakespeare's wise music to Marvell's profundity and wit...from the Romantics' passionate view of man and woman and nature to twentieth-centur poets' confused searching, this outstanding one-volume collection brings us the profound, soul-nourishing experience of great poetry.Brilliantly selected and arranged by renowned literary masters Robert Penn Warren and Albert Erskine, the poems here reflect the genius of six centuries of poets. It is the finest anthology of lyric poetry ever published."Truth" by Geoffrey Chaucer"Ophelia's Song" by William Shakespeare"The Canonization" by John Donne"To Heaven" by Ben Jonson"Ode on Solitude" by Alexander Pope"The Tyger" by William Blake"The Solitary Reaper" by William Wordsworth"Ode to a Nightingale" by John Keats"God's Grandeur" by Gerard Manley Hopkins"Sailing to Byzantium" by William Butler Yeatsand more than ninety additional classic poems.
Warren's first novel, set during the "tobacco wars" that raged in Kentucky and Tennessee in the early part of this century. Percy Munn is one of Warren's innocent idealists whose delusions become murderous as he attempts to define himself by action in the unfolding violence around him. Southern Classics Series.
Exploring the intricate relationships within ecosystems, this volume delves into the interconnectedness of flora and fauna. It highlights the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity and the importance of conservation efforts. Through vivid illustrations and detailed observations, readers gain insight into the natural world, emphasizing the delicate balance that sustains life. The series aims to foster a deeper appreciation for nature and inspire action towards preserving it for future generations.
"This is the engaging life story of a decorated United States Marine Corps aviator, who served with distinction in World War II, Vietnam and Korea. Colonel Robert F. Warren is the only Marine aviator who has commanded both a Marine Helicopter Squadron and later a Marine Jet Attack Squadron. Along the way, Colonel Warren earned three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Legion of Merit with Combat 'V' and many other awards in recognition of his heroism and achievements in aerial flight, and his significant contributions to the success of the United States Marine Corps. Colonel Warren was enshrined in the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame in 2011"--Back cover
"A comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash interviews and feature stories, some widely published and others never previously transcribed, culled from the 1950s through the early days of the new millennium, offering unprecedented insight into one of the most significant American cultural figures of the twentieth century"-- Provided by publisher