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Poetry. Fiction. Literary Nonfiction. Asian & Asian American Studies. African & African American Studies. Women's Studies. Art. Film. Music. Photography. Translation. Highlights include Nick Totton, "The Impossibility and Certainty of Going Back: A Sonnet Sequence in Time of Brexit and Global Heating"; Caroline Clark, "Sovetic" with photos by Andrei Nikiforov from the last years of the Soviet Union; Nicola Zawadi Cross, documentary film Becky on female genital mutilation; OG Lullabies, Washington D.C. musician; poetry by Lucy Rose Cunningham, Roger Giroux, Calliope Michail, Joseph Persad; drawings by Micaëla Henich, Ian Woo; Anthony Barnett (ed.) on Sonny Rollins & The House I Live In. Contributors include: Caroline Clark & Andrei Nikiforov, Nicola Zawadi Cross, Lucy Rose Cunningham, Matt Endahl, Roger Giroux, Timothy Harris, Michaëla Henich, Sung Hee Jin, Xavier Kalck, Kumiko Kiuchi, Paul Lambert, Peter Larkin, Calliope Michail, Eliott Mussi, OG Lullabies, Naka Tar?, Bridget Penney, Joseph Persad, David Rose, Jørn H Sværen, Nick Totton, John Welch, James Wilson, and Ian Woo.

Evangelicals love church planting-and rightly so! The world needs more churches because more people need to hear and believe the gospel. That's why billions of dollars, scores of conferences, and countless books have pushed in the direction of church planting over the last few decades. More than that, many churches have been planted through this sustained emphasis. However, confusion persists around the what's, when's, who's, and how's of church planting resulting in unhealthy church plants. This issue of Church Matters clarifies how biblical ecclesiology dispels confusion and produces healthy church plants both domestically and around the world.

From the all-star cast that brought you The Seven Deadly Virtues and The Dadly Virtues comes the ultimate Christmas survival guide: The Christmas Virtues. The Christmas season is a minefield of terrors: The family get-togethers with weird uncles, the sloppy office parties, the annoying 10-page Look-at-Us holiday letters—and we haven’t even mentioned the Black Friday mobs and that wretched Alvin and the Chipmunks song that plays every 90 minutes on Pandora, whether you like it or not. Rum-pah-pah-pum. And don’t forget the PC police lurking around every corner looking to beat the last bits of joy and comradery out of our society. Merry Christmas? Really? But it doesn’t have to be this way. 'Tis the season to recapture the wonder of Christmas, in our hearts and in our homes and even out in the public square. The Christmas Virtues is a humorous companion for, and guide to, navigating the trials and tribulations of the holiday season. It’s a reminder of how we can embrace the joy, hope, and love of Christmas—of the real Christmas. And a call for us to stand up for Christmas because America needs it now, more than ever. So sit back and enjoy the following tales by your favorite authors: Rob Long’s "The Christmas Spirit: In Defense of Ebenezer Scrooge.” P. J. O’Rourke’s “The Commercialization of Christmas: God Moves (The Merchandise) in a Mysterious Way.” Andrew Ferguson’s “Jingle Bell Rock: Taking the Christ Out of Christmas Songs” Matt Labash’s “Home for the Holidays: The Trials and Tribulations of Family.” Stephen F. Hayes’ "here Comes Santa Claus: The Wonder of Christmas Morning." Toby Young’s “The ghosts of Christmas: Holidays Past and Present” Jonah Goldberg’s “The War on Christmas: It’s Real, and It’s Spectacular.” Christopher Buckley’s “Saint Joseph: The Forgotten ‘Father Christmas.’” Kirsten Powers’ “The first Noel: Christmas with Jesus.” James Lileks' "Boxing Day and the Christmas Hangover." And More

Alta Journal Issue 21: Made in California celebrates makers, creators, and their crafts. We tell the stories of the artisans behind amazing whiskies and watches, incredible grains and guitar strings, exquisite stationery and sandals, and many others. Their products are beautiful, functional, sometimes even edible, and all were made in the Golden State. Alta Journal is a quarterly publication for anyone seeking an insider's take on California and the West. From arts and culture, to technology and the environment, to food and fashion-what happens in this most-forward thinking region happens everywhere. Each large-format issue (the West demands a wide lens) demystifies the region with provocative essays, cultural commentary, deeply reported investigations, original fiction and poetry, sumptuous photos, topical cartoons, and more. Founded in 2017 by William R. Hearst III, Alta Journal provides an exciting-and much-needed-literary perspective on the West, sparking conversations that are as diverse and vibrant as the place itself. In this era of rapid change, the award-winning Alta Journal offers an immersive reading experience like no other.

Legendary creator Matt Wagner returns to both write and draw an all-new tale for the first and most famous of all pulp heroes, The Shadow! Following his critically-acclaimed work on The Shadow: Year One and Grendel vs. The Shadow, Wagner once again lends his masterful talents to unveil "what evil lurks in the hearts of men", joined by talented colorist Brennan Wagner. For years, Margo Lane has served as The Shadow's faithful friend and companion, the closest and most intimate of all his many agents. But when will that proximity to The Shadow's dark and violent world take its ultimate toll on her? And what effect will his lover's loss have on the driven and brooding Master of Darkness? A powerful and resonant tale in the sort of pulse-pounding pulp style that only Matt Wagner could deliver!

Financial Boundaries incorporates advice from ancient and modern prophets to give Latter-Day Saints a simple, all-inclusive approach to self-reliance. Presented as a sports analogy, it teaches a principle-based course to stronger finances, self-sufficiency, and peace of mind. These concepts apply to all ages and any income. In Financial Boundaries you will discover: - A Rule Book outlining Out-of-Bounds and In-Bounds living - A Playbook with 10 Plays paving the road to success Plays include:Play 1 - Tithes and OfferingsPlay 2 - Prepare for DisasterPlay 3 - Get out of Debt!Play 4 - Home Storage... and more! - A Scorecard to track your progress - 50 Inspiring quotes on self-reliance and family finances Get your copy to learn the rest of the plays and start living with Financial Boundaries! For more information see FinancialBoundaries.com