Best Selling Books by Scott Spencer

«Imbalsamare i greci e i romani li ha privati della loro forza, cioè della loro conflittuale modernità» (dall’Introduzione di Luciano Canfora). Una riflessione su come cambia il ruolo dei classici nella vita quotidiana attraverso sei storie che conquistano e fanno riflettere firmate da alcuni tra i grandi autori del momento.

Journeying through Acts explores the literary and cultural aspects of Acts and offers a fresh reading of this dramatic volume. Acts is unique in the New Testament canon in part because it is not a gospel or a Pauline letter. It presents a dynamic story of the spread of the Christian gospel from Jerusalem to Rome. The gospel was propelled by the earliest followers of the risen and ascended Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, who is arguably the chief protagonist in the narrative. Spencer''s reading offers a traveler''s guide through the book of Acts. He charts narrative features--plot development, character building, and shifting points of view--and explores cultural scenarios that affect the events in Acts--honor/shame contests, patron-client relations, and purity-pollution boundaries. Within this literary-cultural framework, Spencer undertakes to map the temporal, spatial, and social settings of each segment of the Acts journey. Journeying through Acts offers students, pastors, scholars, and lay readers a satisfying--although by no means exhaustive--understanding of the overall narrative of Acts in light of recent academic scholarship.

"Mark constitutes a well-crafted, astute theological narrative of "the good news/gospel of God" and God''s just and gracious rule breaking out anew on earth through God''s Messiah (Christ) and Son, Jesus of Nazareth (Mark 1:1, 9, 14-15). If we have "eyes to see and ears to hear" (4:9; 8:18) Mark''s incisive message of Christ in its own images and idioms, if we mark this Gospel''s words carefully and considerately, we discover a remarkable story worth engaging afresh"--

Set in Hollywood, this book is a comedy about hilarious human transplants run amok on a secret clone farm. The book''s main character Keith, a soundman-writer, struggles to forget a mysterious death while falling in love with a cold-bodied wardrobe girl. To their horror, fiction becomes reality as real doctors snatch living parts for a bloody transplant.

A bright young man, Matthew, and a posh young woman, Azur, struggle to understand strange psychic phenomena. A difficult romance develops as they interact with undead creatures who were Matt''s ancestors. Matt is fascinated by their invisibility, but Azur is afraid they will kill her.

Join ASTEROID STU, the Asteroid Zone''s premier private eye as he matches wits with the sinister CAPTAIN KROOL. Aided by his trusty sidekick, the cybernetically enhanced mutant dachsund, NORBERT the WIENER, and accompanied by EDZL the Nebboid, and QUAKOR, the space-duck and agent of the Galactic Bureau of Investigation, Stu uncovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy the entire solar system! This is a "prequel" to MULTIVERSE COMICS AND STORIES, also on CreateSpace and available from Amazon.com.

Multiverse Comics & Stories is an homage to the best in kids'' comics of the 40''s and 50''s with all-new characters. The 3 main stories are: "The Case of the Renegade Refrigerator," featuring Virtual Man and Zeldoid the Cyberdog; "Invasion of the Bozobots," describing a parallel-earth overrun with bizarre humanoid robots; and "Conversation with a Chimera," from the case files of Asteroid Stu, the Asteroid Zone''s stellar (and probably only) private eye. This is a zany science-fiction fantasy romp which eschews the usual superhero power plays and violence even as our heroes thwart 2 alien invasions. A wild assortment of supporting characters include Mojo Cat; Norbert the Weiner, another Cyberdog; Eyesaur the Dinosaur; the Discombobulator; Rocket-Powered Robot Buzz-Saws; Edzl the Nebboid; the xenophobic Rhombulans; Big Boye, godlike being from another universe, Frank Serious, WSIT News Anchor; Astral Aura, Sorceress Supreme; Dr. Dudley Wiser, resident eccentric genius; SuperFrog, amphibian from another Galaxy; Quakor, regional agent with the Galactic Bureau of Investigation; Betsy-the-Brain-Who-Wouldn''t-Die; Iris, managing artificial intelligence of the Simulated Ivory Tower; and SORT, the Semi-Omnipotent Repair Technician. Winged bunnies and flying bananas also have cameo appearances. There is even a brief nod to the current inexplicable POTUS. Enjoy!

" Jusqu''à quel point l''image d''une femme morte peut-elle déterminer la vie et la carrière d''un homme ? C''est le thème central autour duquel tourne La Résurrection des morts, le deuxième roman de Scott Spencer à être traduit en français, après l''étonnant Un amour infini. Spencer, c''est sûr, est un des auteurs américains les plus doués d''aujourd''hui. " J.B. Baronian, l''Express. " Les personnages de Spencer sont très colorés et pertinents. Le récit, qui rebondit constamment, tient le lecteur en haleine. On lit pour le simple plaisir - et non pour savoir si vraiment les morts communiquent avec les vivants. " Rodolphe Morissette, Journal de Montréal.

"This volume is a commentary on Luke in the Two Horizons New Testament Commentary series. The author uses an approach that bridges the gap between biblical studies and systematic theology, offering section-by-section exegesis of the New Testament texts in close conversation with theological concerns"--

Summary & AnalysisDead Wake - The Last Crossing of the Lusitania - by Erik Larson The day the Lusitania sunk was one of the most important days in US WWI history. Lawson takes us on a narrative nonfiction journey as we get to experience the thrill of being the Hunter and the Hunted. In these pages we will examine some of the core underlying themes of Dead Wake. Whether or not Lawson made the book just for entertainment is a decision you will have to make on your own.

Martin Luther King 55 Life Changing Lessons, Teachings and Inspirational Thoughts By Martin Luther King Martin Luther King: 55 Life-Changing Lessons, Teachings and Inspirational Thoughts by Martin Luther King can help you to change your life. This book is designed to share inspiration lessons and quotes of his life. You can learn the importance of change in your life with the words and quotes of Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King Jr. is a historic figure and his life lessons and inspirational quotes are really great to change your world. He was born on 15th January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the second child of Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. His life is an inspiration for every person and you can read these quotes to enlighten your life. This book contains a few good quotes and life lessons from Martin Luther King to change your life. You should read this book to learn better things in your life. Here is a preview of what you''ll learn: Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King Inspirational Quotes of Martin Luther King Learn Secrets of Success with Martin Luther King Learn to Reach and Accept Change in Your Life

"Students with intellectual disability are mandated to have school-based transition planning to support them as they age into adulthood, and many school districts develop transition programs for students between ages 18 and 21. Both law and practice dictate that transition planning be done in collaboration with students and their families. However, culturally and linguistically diverse families may have differing values and beliefs than the school systems and staff that support their children. Such differences may indicate that transition programs are not adequately preparing students with intellectual disability for the lives they will live as adults. This study examines how schools can develop more culturally responsive transition programs in order to better serve culturally and linguistically diverse students, their families, and their communities. It uses a qualitative method using disparate focus groups of teachers, parents, and community members. Analysis of the focus groups utilizes Barry Johnson’s principles of Polarity Management to establish five polarity sets: Safety and Risk, Independence and Interdependence, Monoculture and Multiculture, Trust and Advocacy, and Expectation and Possibility. Findings support the hypothesis of incongruity between the transition goals of teachers and diverse families. Recommendations for developing culturally responsive transition programs are provided for various stakeholder groups"--Abstract.

C.S. Lewis 55 Life Changing Lessons, Teachings and Inspirational Thoughts by C.S. Lewis Every one of us need motivation at any time in our lives and if this habit prevails, it can lead to so many serious consequences which you should be aware of. C.S Lewis talks about so many ways by which you can get motivated. His inspirational lessons and life learning quotes will definitely make you inspired and motivated. So, this book has been designed to guide you about the ways by which you can be a better person as per the sayings of C.S. Lewis. Here is a preview of what you''ll learn: 55 Life learning and inspirational lessons from C.S Lewis Quotes by Lewis which will make you motivated Insights and thoughts from C.S Lewis