A woman with extraordinary abilities is drawn into a shocking conspiracy in the first thriller in the Bishop Files series—from the New York Times bestselling author of the Bishop/SCU novels. Within the FBI, there exists a team of psychics whose powers cannot be denied. But these agents are feared—by a cabal of conspirators with only one weapon: to blind the psychics to the evils all around them. Months ago Sarah Gallagher woke from a coma with psychic abilities she couldn’t control. They changed her life and cost her the man she loved. And now, someone is playing games with Sarah’s mind. It begins with Sarah’s home being destroyed by fire—an act of arson that draws novelist Tucker Mackenzie into Sarah’s confidence. But he has other reasons for pursuing a woman who can see what others can’t. So does a mysterious enemy intent on eliminating Sarah, and everyone she cares about. Because it’s only a matter of time before her visions lead her and Tucker to a secret many will kill to hide...

"A masterpiece of contemporary Bible translation and commentary."—Los Angeles Times Book Review, Best Books of 1999 Acclaimed for its masterful new translation and insightful commentary, The David Story is a fresh, vivid rendition of one of the great works in Western literature. Robert Alter's brilliant translation gives us David, the beautiful, musical hero who slays Goliath and, through his struggles with Saul, advances to the kingship of Israel. But this David is also fully human: an ambitious, calculating man who navigates his life's course with a flawed moral vision. The consequences for him, his family, and his nation are tragic and bloody. Historical personage and full-blooded imagining, David is the creation of a literary artist comparable to the Shakespeare of the history plays.

Looks at the history and beliefs of ancient and modern religions, including Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

This important book is a biographical account of Prophet Muhammad's life, written in narrative style.

If this world exists, of course there must be one who created it. Since there is a creator, of course there must be guides to introduce him. Since there are guides, of course knowing them is the most important thing in the world. We know that the first creation of Adam was in paradise. God Almighty knew with His pre-eternal knowledge that he would be sent down to earth and that all humanity would be descended from his offspring. Because He is the only one who creates all beings, manages them in perfect order, and knows what will happen as a result. In a sense, it can be said that heaven is the place where people are first taught and trained. Thus, God Almighty sent Hz. He created Adam in the most perfect way. Almighty God has power and wisdom and creates whatever He wishes in any way He wishes. Therefore, He created Adam (peace be upon him) in a perfect state to be the first father of humans, otherwise he did not create him through evolution from another creature.