The rise of atheism in the modern world is a religious phenomenon unprecedented in history, both in the number of its adherents and in the security of its cultural establishment. How did so revolutionary a conviction as this arise? What can theological reflection learn from this massive shift in religious consciousness? In this book, Michael J. Buckley investigates the origins and development of modern atheism and argues convincingly that its impetus lies paradoxically in the very attempts to counter it. Although modern atheism finds its initial exponents in Denis Diderot and Paul...
The rise of atheism in the modern world is a religious phenomenon unprecedented in history, both in the number of its adherents and in the security of...
A group of unpopular fifth graders run a spy network from inside their school. With the help of cutting-edge science, they transform their nerdy qualities into incredible abilities In the series' second installment, Duncan Dewey (code name: Gluestick) leads the team against a supervillain who used to be a member of NERDS. But has the team become too dependent on their supergadgets? It will take old-fashioned brainpower and bravery to save the world again. Publishers Weekly raved, "Buckley has a flair for exaggerated humor."
A group of unpopular fifth graders run a spy network from inside their school. With the help of cutting-edge science, they transform their nerdy qu...
A virus has infected the Arlington, Virginia, home of the NERDS headquarters, and it's much worse than your run-of-the-mill flu. Instead of coughing and sneezing, the victims of this voracious virus are transformed into superintelligent criminal masterminds. Soon nearly everyone--including some of the NERDS team--is plotting to take over the world. With more people breaking out into evil cackles every day, it's up to Flinch, the hyperactive superspy with a sweet tooth, to stop the virus. Flinch will have to miniaturize himself and take a fantastic voyage through supervillain Heathcliff's body...
A virus has infected the Arlington, Virginia, home of the NERDS headquarters, and it's much worse than your run-of-the-mill flu. Instead of coughing a...
BILLY, IT'S TIME: Book Set To include BILLY, IT'S TIME and BILLY, IT'S TIME (SEQUEL) Billy, has been out of work for a long time. Hunger drives them to pack up and move. Unemployment is at 50 percent, governments can no longer pay their police departments. Criminals have taken the law into their own hands. They form a brotherhood with the Cherokee. That is the only thing that can save them. BILLY, IT'S TIME (SEQUEL) The fear the people once had for Billy's people and the Cherokee have been replaced with desperation and hunger. Warning a tear may fall on your lap.
BILLY, IT'S TIME: Book Set To include BILLY, IT'S TIME and BILLY, IT'S TIME (SEQUEL) Billy, has been out of work for a long time. Hunger drives them t...