Living Dogs And Dead Lions

"T.O. Luce's writing is suspenseful, fast paced, and sexy." Casey Connor, a city fireman and recently returned Viet Nam Navy veteran, finds more than he bargained for on the moonlit Washington State beach when drug smugglers interrupt his rendezvous with a beautiful woman. With the help of his friend, policeman Dennis Stone, they maneuver through a tangled web of drug dealers, murderers, and deceit. Realizing that his life is hanging in the balance, Connor faces a question. Is it better to to be a live dog or a dead lion?

Offers an interdisciplinary interpretation of Ecclesiastes based on psychological research and a wide-ranging context of ancient literature.

The book of life has many wise instructions for our lives, but “How can it be practically applied to me in these modern times?” you may ask. Transcendent Wisdom answers this question. The book is a 365 day devotional that will be your guide and friend on days of joy and sadness, laughter and crying, confusion and direction. Find practical applications for your everyday life through the words of Solomon and the insights of DC. Francis. No matter your background, culture, age or status, you will find stories, insights and fresh perspectives that will transform your days and redirect your life’s destiny.

This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary Israel, accounting for changes, developments and contemporary debates. The different chapters offer both a historical background and an updated analysis of politics, economy, society and culture. Across five sections, a multidisciplinary group of experts, including sociologists, political scientists, historians and social scientists, engage in a wide variety of topics through different perspectives and insights. The book opens with a historical section outlining the formation of Israel and Jewish nationalism. The second section examines contemporary institutions in Israel, their developments and the contemporary challenges they face in light of social, economic, political and cultural changes. The third section explores geopolitics and Israel’s foreign relations, exploring conflicts, alliances and foreign policy with neighbors and powers. The fourth section engages with Israel’s internal divisions and schisms, highlighting questions of identity and inequality while also outlining processes of integration and marginalization between groups. The final section explores matters of culture, through the social and demographic shifts in contemporary music, poetry and cuisine, along with the struggles for inclusion and the impact of globalization on Israeli culture. The Routledge Handbook on Contemporary Israel is designed for academics along with undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses on Israel, Israeli politics, and culture and society in modern Israel.