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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism (The Politically Incorrect Guides)
by John ZmirakBack by popular demand, the bestselling Politically Incorrect Guides provide an unvarnished, unapologetic overview of controversial topics every American should understand. The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism refutes misrepresentations and misconceptions about the Catholic Church and separates rumor from truth when it comes to Catholic traditions, faith, and controversial leaders.
The Beliefnet Guide to Evangelical Christianity
by Wendy Murray ZobaThe inaugural volume in a new series created in partnership with Beliefnet, today's leading religion and spirituality web site. This attractively priced, compact guide explains the essentials of historical and contemporary evangelicalism.
Nigeria Jones: A Novel
by Ibi ZoboiCoretta Scott King Author Award Winner!“An unwavering proclamation of Black girlhood.” —Candice Iloh, author of National Book Award finalist Every Body LookingFrom Ibi Zoboi, bestselling, award-winning author of American Street and coauthor of Punching the Air, comes a bold new YA coming-of-age story that explores race, feminism, and complicated family dynamics. The ideal next read for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jacqueline Woodson, and Roxane Gay.Warrior Princess. That’s what Nigeria Jones’s father calls her. He has raised her as part of the Movement, a Black separatist group based in Philadelphia. Nigeria is homeschooled and vegan and participates in traditional rituals to connect her and other kids from the group to their ancestors. But when her mother—the perfect matriarch of their Movement—disappears, Nigeria’s world is upended. She finds herself taking care of her baby brother and stepping into a role she doesn’t want.Nigeria’s mother had secrets. She wished for a different life for her children, which includes sending her daughter to a private Quaker school outside of their strict group. Despite her father’s disapproval, Nigeria attends the school with her cousin, Kamau, and Sage, who used to be a friend. There, she begins to flourish and expand her universe.As Nigeria searches for her mother, she starts to uncover a shocking truth. One that will lead her to question everything she thought she knew about her life and her family.From award-winning author Ibi Zoboi comes a powerful story about discovering who you are in the world—and fighting for that person—by having the courage to be your own revolution.
Pull It Off: Removing Your Fears and Putting On Confidence
by Julianna ZobristDo you ever feel stuck because of other's expectations of you? Learn to embrace your authentic self and let go of fear. Only then can you step out in bravery, confidence, and brilliance."I could never pull that off!" How many times have we heard that? How many times have we felt that? Well, if artist and musician Julianna Zobrist had a dollar for every time she heard that, she'd be worth her weight in gold. Notorious for her daring fashion and bold creative perspective, Julianna digs deep into her own life to expose why we feel we can't "pull it off." Whether it's fashion, creative expression, parenting, marriage, or daring to go 100 percent at a career, the greatest negative force you will fight against is yourself. In PULL IT OFF, Julianna reveals how we can be transparent and vulnerable and yet secure and confident enough to walk through life facing our fears.PULL IT OFF is broken into three parts that address the issues of authority, identity, and security, to reveal the root issue of where our fears stem from. Julianna walks readers through how to maximize our true identities and lean into our unique gifts due to a grounded belief in our acceptance of others, our acceptance by God, and ultimately, the acceptance of ourselves.When we are secure, we believe we are worthwhile and can, indeed, pull it off!
Buddhas' Little Book of Life: Daily Wisdom from the Great Masters, Teachers, and Writers of All Time
by Mark ZocchiInspired by teachings of the Buddha, great masters, teachers, and writers, this is a book designed to help people connect to their inner divinity and find their spiritual path. It is overflowing with profound quotes, sayings, and insights, each presented on its own to allow the reader to dip in randomly and consider one insight at a time. Each reading is guaranteed to immediately inspire or provide food for thought. <P><P>The quotations and sayings have been chosen from Gautama Buddha and other masters of spirituality and inspiration, such as Milarepa, Longchenpa, his Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Sogyal Rinpoche, and other greats such as Cicero, Rumi, Lao Tzu, Mother Teresa, and Shakespeare. <P><P>This book is designed to live on your desk, coffee table, or nightstand to provide you with daily comfort, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. <P><P>“When my house burned down, I gained an unobstructed view of the moon.” —Zen <P><P>“There is no master, there is no instructor, there is no person to tell you what you must do.” —Krishnamurti <P><P>“To abandon what is harmful To adopt what is wholesome To purify the heart and mind: This is the teaching of the Buddha.” —Buddha
The Zen Book of Life: Wisdom from the Great Masters, Teachers, and Writers of All Time
by Mark ZocchiInspired by the teachings of the Buddha and other great masters, teachers, and writers, this is a book designed to help people connect to their inner divinity and find their spiritual path. It is overflowing with profound quotes, sayings, and insights, each presented alone, allowing the reader to dip in at any time. Each reading is guaranteed to inspire immediately and provide food for thought.Quotations and sayings have been chosen from Gautama Buddha and other "buddhas"--masters of spirituality and inspiration, such as Milarepa, Longchenpa, his Holiness the 14th Dali Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Sogyal Rinpoche, along with other "greats" including Cicero, Rumi, Lao Tzu, Mother Teresa, and Shakespeare. <P><P>A wonderful book to place on your office desk, coffee table, or bookshelf or by your bed, it is designed to provide daily comfort, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment.
The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament (Word Study Ser.)
by Spiros ZodhiatesEvery word in the Greek New Testament is explained in great detail, covering all context usages for these words. Numbered to Strong's numbering system, each word has a basic definition and further commentary is provided by Dr. Spiros Zodhiates, noted Greek scholar. A companion Scripture Reference Index is provided for further
Human Design: The Revolutionary System That Shows You Who You Came Here to Be
by Jenna ZoeFind guidance, alignment, and purpose with this insightful, practical guide to understanding and interpreting your Human Design chart.World-leading expert Jenna Zoe reveals the power and potential of Human Design in simple steps and shows you how to utilize your results to create an incredible life. Drawing inspiration from many different schools of wisdom, including the chakras, I Ching, astrology, and the Tree of Life, Human Design is a system based on our time and date of birth, illustrated as a unique chart that reveals our opportunities, challenges, personality, strengths, relationships, and much more.Once you have your chart, you can tap into a detailed and unique toolkit to help you unlock your true purpose in this world. You'll discover how to:generate your own chart with an easy-to-follow process find out what your Energy Type is and how you can harness itstop striving to be someone you're not and feel comfortable in your own skinunderstand your intuition, personality, habits, relationships, and moreWhen your chart reveals how to be the real you – the most individual you can be – you'll find that you're able to confidently walk your unique path and live according to your soul's purpose.
Excellent Daughters
by Katherine ZoepfFor more than a decade, Katherine Zoepf has lived in or traveled throughout the Arab world, reporting on the lives of women, whose role in the region has never been more in flux. Only a generation ago, female adolescence as we know it in the West did not exist in the Middle East. There were only children and married women. Today, young Arab women outnumber men in universities, and a few are beginning to face down religious and social tradition in order to live independently, to delay marriage, and to pursue professional goals. Hundreds of thousands of devout girls and women are attending Qur'anic schools--and using the training to argue for greater rights and freedoms from an Islamic perspective. And, in 2011, young women helped to lead antigovernment protests in the Arab Spring. But their voices have not been heard. Their stories have not been told.In Syria before its civil warshe documents a complex society in the midst of soul searching about its place in the world and about the role of women. In Lebanon, she documents a country that on the surface is freer than other Arab nations but whose women must balance extreme standards of self-presentation with Islamic codes of virtue. In Abu Dhabi, Zoepf reports on a generation of Arab women who've found freedom in work outside the home. In Saudi Arabia she chronicles driving protests and women entering the retail industry for the first time. In the aftermath of Tahrir Square, she examines the crucial role of women in Egypt's popular uprising. Deeply informed, heartfelt, and urgent, Good Daughters brings us a new understanding of the changing Arab societies--from 9/11 to Tahrir Square to the rise of ISIS--and gives voice to the remarkable women at the forefront of this change.
Excellent Daughters: The Secret Lives of Young Women Who Are Transforming the Arab World
by Katherine ZoepfFor more than a decade, Katherine Zoepf has lived in or traveled throughout the Arab world, reporting on the lives of women, whose role in the region has never been more in flux. Only a generation ago, female adolescence as we know it in the West did not exist in the Middle East. There were only children and married women. Today, young Arab women outnumber men in universities, and a few are beginning to face down religious and social tradition in order to live independently, to delay marriage, and to pursue professional goals. Hundreds of thousands of devout girls and women are attending Qur’anic schools—and using the training to argue for greater rights and freedoms from an Islamic perspective. And, in 2011, young women helped to lead antigovernment protests in the Arab Spring. But their voices have not been heard. Their stories have not been told.In Syria, before its civil war, she documents a complex society in the midst of soul searching about its place in the world and about the role of women. In Lebanon, she documents a country that on the surface is freer than other Arab nations but whose women must balance extreme standards of self-presentation with Islamic codes of virtue. In Abu Dhabi, Zoepf reports on a generation of Arab women who’ve found freedom in work outside the home. In Saudi Arabia she chronicles driving protests and women entering the retail industry for the first time. In the aftermath of Tahrir Square, she examines the crucial role of women in Egypt's popular uprising. Deeply informed, heartfelt, and urgent, Excellent Daughters brings us a new understanding of the changing Arab societies—from 9/11 to Tahrir Square to the rise of ISIS—and gives voice to the remarkable women at the forefront of this change.From the Hardcover edition.
Frontier Secrets
by Anna ZoggA woman seeking a new future.A cowboy with a shadowed past.Untamed Wyoming is nothing like polished, restrictive Chicago—that’s why Ellie Marshall likes it. On her uncle’s ranch, she’s free. Free to practice her calling in medicine. Free to finally connect with her uncle. Free to explore her feelings for mysterious cowboy Rhett Callaway. In this strange place, Rhett is her constant—the one she trusts to help and protect her…especially when sinister machinations on the ranch come to light. But will Rhett’s murky past drive him away just when Ellie needs him most?
The Marshal's Mission
by Anna ZoggLawman with a Secret Hiding his true identity is the only way for US Marshal Jesse Cole to bring bank robbers to justice. But the lovely widow whose Wyoming ranch he stumbles onto reminds him of everything he's sacrificed for the law. When his job is done, he's resolved to leave Lenora Pritchard behind-until she and her son are threatened. Now the only way to protect them is to make her his wife. To conceal her late husband's guilt, Lenora hid his stolen haul. And with a ruthless gang leader determined to retrieve it, she needs Cole's protection for herself and her son. It's a marriage in name only, founded on dangerous secrets...but could it possibly lead to a true and loving family?
Love Inspired Historical May 2017 Box Set: The Nanny's Temporary Triplets\Her Cherokee Groom\An Unlikely Mother\The Marshal's Mission
by Anna Zogg Danica Favorite Noelle Marchand Valerie HansenLove Inspired Historical brings you four new titles! Enjoy these historical romances of adventure and faith.THE NANNY’S TEMPORARY TRIPLETSLone Star Cowboy League: Multiple Blessingsby Noelle MarchandAfter being jilted at the altar, Caroline Murray becomes the temporary nanny for David McKay’s daughter and the orphaned triplet babies he’s fostering. But when she starts to fall for the handsome widower, can she trust her heart?HER CHEROKEE GROOMby Valerie HansenWhen lovely Annabelle Lang is wrongly accused of murder after rescuing him, Cherokee diplomat Charles McDonald must do something! To save their lives—and their reputations—Charles proposes a marriage of convenience. But will this business proposition turn to one of true love?AN UNLIKELY MOTHERby Danica FavoriteWhen George Baxter, who is working undercover at his family’s mine, finds a young boy who’s lost his father, he’s determined to reunite them. Caring for the boy with the help of Flora Montgomery, his former childhood nemesis, he instead discovers hope for a family of his own.THE MARSHAL’S MISSIONby Anna ZoggHunting a gang of bank robbers, US Marshal Jesse Cole goes undercover as a horse breeder working for Lenora Pritchard. But when he discovers the widowed single mother he’s slowly falling for may know something about the crime, can he convince her to tell him her secret?Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Anetso, the Cherokee Ball Game At the Center of Ceremony and Identity
by Michael J. ZogryAnetso, a centuries-old Cherokee ball game still played today, is a vigorous, sometimes violent activity that rewards speed, strength, and agility. At the same time, it is the focus of several linked ritual activities. Is it a sport? Is it a religious ritual? Could it possibly be both? Why has it lasted so long, surviving through centuries of upheaval and change? Based on his work in the field and in the archives, Michael J. Zogry argues that members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation continue to perform selected aspects of their cultural identity by engaging in anetso, itself the hub of an extended ceremonial complex, or cycle. A precursor to lacrosse, anetso appears in all manner of Cherokee cultural narratives and has figured prominently in the written accounts of non-Cherokee observers for almost three hundred years. The anetso ceremonial complex incorporates a variety of activities which, taken together, complicate standard scholarly distinctions such as game versus ritual, public display versus private performance, and tradition versus innovation. Zogry's examination provides a striking opportunity for rethinking the understanding of ritual and performance as well as their relationship to cultural identity. It also offers a sharp reappraisal of scholarly discourse on the Cherokee religious system, with particular focus on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation. Anetso, a centuries-old Cherokee ball game still played today, is a vigorous, sometimes violent activity that rewards speed, strength, and agility. At the same time, it is the focus of several linked ritual activities. Is it a sport? Is it a religious ritual? Could it possibly be both? Why has it lasted so long, surviving through centuries of upheaval and change?
The Dragonheart Workbook: Awakening Your Divine Merkabah
by Tiamara ZoharThe writing of The Dragonheart Workbook was commissioned by the Galactic Council of Alpha Draconis. It is presented in two main sections: ‘The Teachings of the Divine Feminine’ and ‘The Teachings of the Divine Masculine’. Including 25 meditations gifted from the ascended masters, angelic realms and galactic emissaries, The Dragonheart Workbook is an ideal follow-up to books that have been channelled from galactic sources, especially the Pleiadian Emissaries and Archangels.
Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewry: From the Golden Age of Spain to Modern Times
by Zion ZoharSephardic Jews trace their origins to Spain and Portugal. They enjoyed a renaissance in these lands until their expulsion from Spain in 1492, when they settled in the countries along the Mediterranean, throughout the Ottoman Empire, in the Balkans, and in the lands of North Africa, Italy, Egypt, Palestine, and Syria, mixing with the Mizrahi, or Oriental, Jews already in these locations. Sephardic Jews have contributed some of the most important Jewish philosophers, poets, biblical commentators, Talmudic and Halachic scholars, and scientists, and have had a significant impact on the development of Jewish mysticism.Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewry brings together original work from the world's leading scholars to present a deep introductory overview of their history and culture over the past 1500 years. The book presents an overarching chronological and thematic survey of topics ranging from the origin of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewry and their history to kabbalah, philosophy, and biblical commentary, and Sephardic Jewish life in the modern era. This collection represents the most up-to-date scholarship about Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewry available.Contributors include: Mark R. Cohen, Norman Stillman, David Bunis, Jonathan Decter, Yitzhak Kalimi, Moshe Idel, Annette B. Fromm, Zvi Zohar, Morris Fairstein, Pamela Dorn Sezgin, Mark Kligman, and Henry Abramson.
The Muslim Brotherhood: Hasan al-Hudaybi and ideology (Routledge Studies in Political Islam)
by Barbara ZollnerThe Muslim Brotherhood is one of the most influential Islamist organisations today. Based in Egypt, its network includes branches in many countries of the Near and Middle East. Although the organisation has been linked to political violence in the past, it now proposes a politically moderate ideology. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Muslim Brotherhood during the years of al-Hudaybi’s leadership, and how he sought to steer the organization away from the radical wing, inspired by Sayyid Qutb, into the more moderate Islamist organization it is today. It is his legacy which eventually fostered the development of non-violent political ideas. During the years of persecution, 1954 to 1971, radical and moderate Islamist ideas emerged within the Brotherhood’s midst. Inspired by Sayyid Qutb’s ideas, a radical wing evolved which subsequently fed into radical Islamist networks as we know them today. Yet, it was during the same period that al-Hudaybi and his followers proposed a moderate political interpretation, which was adopted by the Brotherhood and which forms its ideological basis today.
The Bunny Who Found Easter
by Charlotte ZolotowWhere is Easter? asked the little bunny eagerly. But the old owl had dozed off to sleep again in the sun. It must be some place East, thought the bunny and he set off searching.A lonely bunny goes hunting for Easter, where he hopes to find other bunnies. His search takes him through summer, fall, and winter, but only in spring does he find what he&’s been looking for all along. This special gift edition includes a striking new cover and gorgeous endpaper images. Humorous, heartwarming, and sweet, this modern take on an old classic is the perfect story to hop into on Easter.
Praying with Jane Eyre: Reflections on Reading as a Sacred Practice
by Vanessa Zoltan&“In these soaring, open-hearted essays, Vanessa Zoltan writes with fierce brilliance about suffering, survival, and the kind of meaning in life that can withstand real scrutiny.&”—John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars and The Anthropocene Reviewed A deeply felt celebration of a classic novel--and a reflection on the ways our favorite books can shape and heal us.Our favorite books keep us company, give us hope, and help us find meaning in a chaotic world. In this fresh and relatable work, atheist chaplain Vanessa Zoltan blends memoir and personal growth as she grapples with the notions of family legacy and identity through the lens of her favorite novel, Jane Eyre. Informed by the reading practices of medieval monks and rabbinic scholars from her training at the Harvard Divinity School and filtered through the pages of Jane Eyre as well as Little Women, Harry Potter, and The Great Gatsby, Zoltan explores topics ranging from the trauma she has inherited as the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors to finding hope, meaning, and even magic in our deeply fractured times. Brimming with a lifelong love of classic literature and the tenderness of self-reflection, the book also reveals simple techniques for reading any work as a sacred text--from Virginia Woolf to Anne of Green Gables to baseball scorecards.Whether you're an avowed "Eyrehead" or simply a curious reader looking for a richer connection with the written word, this deeply felt and inspiring book will light the way to a more intimate appreciation for whatever books you love to read.
Armor of God Bible
by ZonderkidzBased on the famous “Armor of God” passage from Ephesians 6:10-18, kids will learn what each piece of armor stands for, its relationship to faith, and how to use a particular piece of armor in their lives today. Features include: • Fun and innovative Italian Duo-Tone™ design • 12 full-color pages highlighting each piece of the armor of God and its significance • Words of Christ in red • Complete text of the NIV translation • Compact size to fit into a backpack or bag
The Beginner's Bible: Bible Story Favorites (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by ZonderkidzThese Beginner’s Bible I Can Read 5-book treasuries titled The Beginner’s Bible Old Testament Heroes I Can Read Collection and The Beginner’s Bible New Testament I Can Read Collection are sure to please any young reader and parent alike. Beloved Beginner’s Bible artwork together with the easy-to-read text is a sure winner for parents looking for another way to share God’s Word with their youngsters. And with the addition of an audio reading of each of these popular Bible stories, these hard cover editions will become a favorite to read and listen to over and over. Featuring dramatic voices, music, sound effects, and even a ding to let children know it’s time to turn the page, The Beginner’s Bible Old Testament Heroes I Can Read Collection and The Beginner’s Bible New Testament I Can Read Collection are perfect additions to any family bookshelf.
La Biblia Para Principiantes: Historias Biblicas Para Ninos (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by ZonderkidzHeroes of the Bible is a 5-book treasury featuring the following Old Testament stories: Noah and the Ark Moses and the King Queen Esther Helps God’s People David and the Giant Daniel and the Lions Featuring The Beginner’s Bible artwork with easy-to-read text in the I Can Read, My First Level, this collection is sure to be a winner with parents looking for a way to share God’s Word with their youngsters. With the addition of a CD with the audio reading of each of these popular Bible stories, this hardcover edition will become a favorite to read and listen to over and over. Featuring dramatic voices, music, sound effects, and even a signal to let children know it’s time to turn the page, Heroes of the Bible is a perfect addition to any family bookshelf.
God Watches Over Me Bible, NIrV
by ZonderkidzGod Is Always With You! When you’re facing your biggest fears, turn to this Bible. Using the easy-to-read NIrV translation, the God Watches Over Me Bible highlights key Scripture verses that will encourage you to remember that God is always with you, no matter where you are or what your fears might be. Features include: • Cool glow in the dark cover • Complete text of the Bible in the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV), the stepping stone to the NIV • 8 color pages highlight verses of courage and comfort • Dictionary to help with unfamiliar words in the Bible • List of great Bible stories
The Holy Bible for ESL Readers (NIrV)
by ZonderkidzThis Bible is perfect for ESL readers. The New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) is a true translation of the entire Bible that was adapted with care from the bestselling New International Version (NIV). The NIrV is written at a third grade reading level and uses short sentences and simple words. This Bible is perfect for those learning to read English. Features include: • The complete New International Reader’s Version • Presentation page for personalization and gift giving • Bible dictionary to help with unfamiliar words • “Three Ways to Read the Bible” – Explains how to read the Bible by story, subject, or person • “About the Bible” – Describes how the Bible was written and how it came to us • “Life in New Testament Times” – Describes what life was like when Jesus was on earth • “The ABCs of Salvation” – Helps explain the way of salvation
The Jesus Bible, NIV: Discover Jesus in Every Book of the Bible
by ZonderkidzDiscover Jesus In Every Book of the Bible Jesus isn’t just found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. His presence can be felt throughout the whole Bible, even in Genesis. The Jesus Bible contains the complete New International Version (NIV) with daily study helps that point to Jesus and show how he fulfilled the prophecies for the Messiah found in the Old Testament. A perfect way to see the overarching narrative of the Bible, The Jesus Bible includes these features: Presentation page for personalization and gift giving Book introductions explain where Jesus appears in each book of the Bible 365 devotions revolve around the “sightings” of Jesus in the Old Testament and his life and teachings in the New Testament Application notes to help apply Jesus’ teachings to real life today Hundreds of clues highlight the promises/prophesies made about Jesus in the Old Testament and the fulfillments in the New Testament Index of the Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Christ List of Jesus’ miracles and parables Timeline of Jesus’ life Lineage of Jesus Concordance to help find key topics, people, and events in the Bible