Best Selling Books by Thomas Williams

Thomas Williams presents the most extensive collection of John Duns Scotus''s work on ethics and moral psychology available in English. John Duns Scotus: Selected Writings on Ethics includes extended discussions-and as far as possible, complete questions-on divine and human freedom, the moral attributes of God, the relationship between will and intellect, moral and intellectual virtue, practical reasoning, charity, the metaphysics of goodness and rightness, the various acts, affections, and passions of the will, justice, the natural law, sin, marriage and divorce, the justification for private property, and lying and perjury. Relying on the recently completed critical edition of the Ordinatio and other critically edited texts, this collection presents the most reliable and up-to-date versions of Scotus''s work in an accessible and philosophically informed translation.

John Barry, an Irish immigrant to Philadelphia in 1760, commenced a naval career that included being victorious in thirty naval engagements verses the British. Captain Barry was credited with the first capture of a British warship. He was wounded in a ferocious sea battle, quelled three mutinies and captured over twenty ships during his career. He fought the last naval battle of the Revolutionary War. Commodore John Barry was the First Flag Officer of the United States Navy and Father of the American Navy. The historical fiction of John Barry''s life is fun, informative, emotional, and adventurous.

Designed to highlight the critical role single mothers play in rearing their young sons, The Backyard Diplomat takes a snapshot of a day in the life of Eloise Jackson and her young son Thomas. The story emphasizes the importance of maintaining open communication channels between parent and child, while conveying honest feedback about real life situations.

Bacon Family

Anselm was the outstanding philosopher-theologian of the Latin West between Augustine and the thirteenth century. This introduction examines the historical and political contexts that shaped his work and explains his central project of ''faith seeking understanding, '' encompassing arguments for the existence of God and an account of God''s nature.

Little Honey Butter has been waiting her whole life for this moment - the chance to try her very first bite of seafood. With a family road trip to Baltimore on the horizon, she''s determined to prove she''s finally old enough to taste the city''s famous steamed crabs and raw clams. This heartwarming multicultural children''s story blends family traditions, cultural heritage, and the excitement of trying something new. Bursting with colorful illustrations and authentic family dialogue, Little Honey Butter''s Big Trip to Baltimore invites young readers to celebrate courage, family bonds, and the joy of food that connects generations. Perfect for ages 6-9, this picture book is an engaging read-aloud for parents, grandparents, and teachers who want to spark conversations about family, culture, travel, and first-time adventures. A fun and flavorful story that will have kids asking, "When do I get to try something new?"

Reprint of the original, first published in 1843. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.