Alpha God

Alpha God
Author: Hector A. Garcia
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1633880214

This book uses evolutionary psychology as a lens to explain religious violence and oppression. The author, a clinical psychologist, examines religious scriptures, rituals, and canon law, highlighting the many ways in which our evolutionary legacy has shaped the development of religion and continues to profoundly influence its expression. The book focuses on the image of God as the dominant male in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This traditional God concept is seen as a reflection of the “dominant ape” paradigm so evident in the hierarchical social structures of primates, with whom we have a strong genetic connection. The author describes the main features of male-dominated primate social hierarchies— specifically, the role of the alpha male as the protector of the group; his sexual dominance and use of violence and oppression to attain food, females, and territory; in-group altruism vs. out-group hostility (us vs. them); and displays of dominance and submission to establish roles within the social hierarchy. The parallels between these features of primate society and human religious rituals and concepts make it clear that religion, especially its oppressive and violent tendencies, is rooted in the deep evolutionary past. This incisive analysis goes a long way toward explaining the historic and ongoing violence committed in the name of religion.

Alpha Gods: Emergence

Alpha Gods: Emergence
Author: Ian Sharman
Publisher: Markosia Enterprises Ltd
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2012-02-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1620980894

The Alpha Gods’ first mission sees them taking on an ancient evil, Malak. He is a Nephilim, an ancient race that was spawned when fallen angels mated with human women. He’s seeking a way to bring his “fathers” through to our world, and only the Alpha Gods stand in his way.

God's Master Plan for Humanity

God's Master Plan for Humanity
Author: Alpha
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2011-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426973926

God's Master Plan for Humanity presents a collection of one woman's thoughts on being a born-again Christian for over forty years. Her life started simply; she was the fifth child of eight children born to country folks. She was raised in the beauty of nature and then married at the age of sixteen. While she admits that neither she nor her husband was prepared for marriage, it was during this time that she was born again and felt called to marriage. When author Alpha was nineteen, she and her sister rescued their brother from a suicide attempt through a miracle that she could only accept as God's divine intervention. With Christ as her personal savior, Alpha experienced the many benefits of knowing what the word of God can do if it is applied to everyday life. She likens the word of God-the Bible-to a recipe, because following His directions will make a person's life just like the "picture on the box." Many people don't take the time to read the Bible, so Alpha has recounted, through the stories included in God's Master Plan for Humanity, the vital lessons of God's love. The most important actions a person can take in life are accepting and understanding God's plan.

Alpha Goddess

Alpha Goddess
Author: Amalie Howard
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2014-03-18
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1628739452

In Seraphine Caelum’s world, gods exist. So do goddesses. Sera knows this because she is one of them. A secret long concealed by her parents, Sera is Lakshmi reborn, the human avatar of an immortal Indian goddess rumored to control all the planes of existence—Illysia (the Light Realm), Earth (the Mortal Realm), and Xibalba (the Dark Realm). Marked by the sigils of both heaven and hell, Sera’s avatar is meant to bring balance to the mortal world, but all she creates is chaos. A chaos that Azraiel, the Asura Lord of Death, hopes to use to unleash hell on earth. Torn between reconciling her past and present, Sera must figure out how to stop Azraiel before the Mortal Realm is destroyed. But trust doesn’t come easy in a world fissured by lies and betrayal. Her best friend Kyle is hiding his own dark secrets, and her mysterious new neighbor, Devendra, seems to know a lot more than he’s telling. Struggling between her opposing halves and her attraction to the boys tied to each of them, Sera must become the goddess she was meant to be, or risk failing, which means sacrificing the world she was born to protect. Retellings of classic fairy tales and Greek myths are becoming staples in the YA and adult fiction genres, and now Amalie Howard, author of the popular Bloodspell, brings the myth of Rama and Sita’s love story to an exciting new level. Howard’s stunningly fresh voice and imaginative characters promise to make Alpha Goddess an exciting addition to the young adult fiction world. Aimed at readers ages 13 to 17, both girls and boys will relate to Sera's and Kyle's realistic teen persona and dilemmas while learning more about a famous Hindu myth. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Alpha Film Series

Alpha Film Series
Author: Nicky Gumbel
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-12-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781938328831

The Alpha Film Series includes fifteen episodes (30 minutes each), an introduction to the Alpha weekend (10 minutes), two required team training sessions on how to lead an Alpha small group, and how to lead prayer ministry (30 minutes).

Alpha Guide

Alpha Guide
Author: Alpha,
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310089689

The Alpha Guide is a companion to either the Alpha Film Series or Alpha with Nicky Gumbel. This guide is divided up by session with an easy-to-read outline so that guests can follow along during each talk. With simple bullet-point organization and plenty of room for notes, the guide functions as an invaluable resource to the guest during Alpha, and as a reference tool for individual reflection long after Alpha. It is considered an essential resource for Alpha guests as well as the host and helpers on Alpha. Alpha creates an environment of hospitality where people can bring their friends, family, and work colleagues to explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and share their point of view. Alpha makes it easy to invite friends to have spiritual conversations which explore life's biggest questions in a safe and respectful way. Alpha's approach to hospitality, faith, and discussion is designed to welcome everyone, especially those who might not describe themselves as Christians or church-goers. Each session includes time for a large group meal, short teaching, and small group discussion.

Collecting Stars

Collecting Stars
Author: Lexa Luthor
Publisher: Luthor Publishing
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1734042656

Any landing Charlie can limp away from is a good one! After crash-landing in Kardos, Charlie returns to New Earth for the first time since her childhood and learns how much life has changed in the human settlement. New Earth is a reformed place of peace, beauty, and security… almost. The recent, mysterious string of kidnappings has left everyone on edge, and Charlie is determined to help her people. When Kal arrives at New Earth, she sets her sights on Alpha Prime, who many believe are kidnapping the Earthlings. In a prearranged meeting with the fanatical group’s leader, Kal hopes to learn more about Alpha Prime and the kidnappings. With Charlie's clever help, they uncover Alpha Prime's secrets, leading them into a bloody civil battle. Can Alpha Prime be stopped before the arrival of the Sworne? And how will the new threat challenge Charlie and Kal's developing relationship? Join them on their first adventure together as they face off against an enemy bent on destroying Earthlings. * * * Collecting Stars is a 100,000-word, third-person, sci-fi F/F romance Omegaverse novel. It is the fourth book in The Alpha God series. It contains g!p material* as well as intimate scenes suitable for mature readers. This book does have a cliffhanger and plot twists that carry throughout the series. G!P content. No rape. No cheating. No shifters. No fempreg. But plenty of plot. *See the author's blog for more details about g!p, fempreg, and other related terms.

Gods Without Men

Gods Without Men
Author: Hari Kunzru
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2012-03-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307957497

In the desert, you see, there is everything and nothing . . . It is God without men. —Honoré de Balzac, Une passion dans le désert, 1830 Jaz and Lisa Matharu are plunged into a surreal public hell after their son, Raj, vanishes during a family vacation in the California desert. However, the Mojave is a place of strange power, and before Raj reappears inexplicably unharmed—but not unchanged—the fate of this young family will intersect with that of many others, echoing the stories of all those who have traveled before them. Driven by the energy and cunning of Coyote, the mythic, shape-shifting trickster, Gods Without Men is full of big ideas, but centered on flesh-and-blood characters who converge at an odd, remote town in the shadow of a rock formation called the Pinnacles. Viscerally gripping and intellectually engaging, it is, above all, a heartfelt exploration of the search for pattern and meaning in a chaotic universe. This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide.

How Does God Guide Us?

How Does God Guide Us?
Author: Nicky Gumbel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781933114804

Most people around us have specific questions pertaining to the Christian faith. This simple booklet will not intmidate the reader or overwhem them with content. Easy to digest these outreach booklets are a great giveaway to people wanting to refresh their faith or explore something new