John Piper pleads with fellow pastors to abandon the professionalization of the pastorate and pursue the prophetic call of the Bible for radical ministry.

Quoting is all around us. But do we really know what it means? How do people actually quote today, and how did our present systems come about? This book brings together a down-to-earth account of contemporary quoting with an examination of the comparative and historical background that lies behind it and the characteristic way that quoting links past and present, the far and the near.Drawing from anthropology, cultural history, folklore, cultural studies, sociolinguistics, literary studies and the ethnography of speaking, Ruth Finnegan 's fascinating study sets our present conventions into crosscultural and historical perspective. She traces the curious history of quotation marks, examines the long tradition of quotation collections with their remarkable recycling across the centuries, and explores the uses of quotation in literary, visual and oral traditions. The book tracks the changing defi nitions and control of quoting over the millennia and in doing so throws new light on ideas such as imitation, allusion, authorship, originality and plagiarism .

"In the Fall of 2010 I gave an assignment in my Appalachian Literature class at Berea College, telling my students to write their own version of "Where I'm From" poem based on the writing prompt and poem by George Ella Lyon, one of the preeminent Appalachian poets. I was so impressed by the results of the assignment that I felt the poems needed to be preserved in a bound document. Thus, this little book. These students completely captured the complexities of this region and their poems contain all the joys and sorrows of living in Appalachia. I am proud that they were my students and I am very proud that together we produced this record of contemporary Appalachian Life" -- Silas House

"The Battle Of The Press" written by Theophila Carlile Campbell, is a powerful literary masterpiece that defies classification and demonstrates the author's skill in both poetry and fiction. As a skilled writer, Campbell skillfully connects several literary genres, making a lasting impression on the literary world. This specific essay, regarded as one of Campbell's best, demonstrates her dedication to using writing to create understanding bridges. Even though Campbell's accomplishments and titles aren't always clear, her body of work as a whole speaks volumes about her inventive energy and deep engagement with a wide range of themes and emotions. "The Battle of the Press" explores the complex relationships between journalists and the power conflicts that exist inside the press. Campbell's story deftly handles the difficulties and tensions that individuals fighting for reporting honesty and the truth must deal with. This book and others by Campbell transport readers to a realm of enlightenment and creativity. Her stories appeal to a broad readership due to the grace and accessibility of her writing, which also helps readers recognize the hidden gems that she includes in her stories.