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Sumerian Literary Texts in the Schøyen Collection: Volume 1: Literary Sources on Old Babylonian Religion (CUSAS: Cornell University Studies in Assyriology and Sumerology #38)
by Christopher MetcalfThe first in a series of volumes publishing the Sumerian literary texts in the Schøyen Collection, this book makes available, for the first time, editions of seventeen cuneiform tablets, dating to ca. 2000 BCE and containing works of Sumerian religious poetry. Edited, translated, and annotated by Christopher Metcalf, these poems shed light on the interaction between cult, scholarship, and scribal culture in Mesopotamia in the early second millennium BCE.The present volume contains fourteen songs composed in praise of the various gods of the Mesopotamian pantheon; it is believed that these songs were typically performed in temple cults. Among them are a song in praise of Sud, goddess of the ancient Mesopotamian city Shuruppak; a song describing the statue of the protective goddess Lamma-saga in the “Sacred City” temple complex at Girsu; and a previously unknown hymn dedicated to the creator god Enki. Each text is provided in transliteration and translation and accompanied by hand-copies and images of the tablets themselves.Expertly contextualizing each song in Babylonian religious and literary history, this thoroughly competent editio princeps will prove a valuable tool for scholars interested in the literary and religious traditions of ancient Mesopotamia.
Sumerian Mythology: A Study of Spiritual and Literary Achievement in the Third Millennium B.C.
by Samuel N. Kramer"No people has contributed more to the culture of mankind than the Sumerians, and yet it has been only in recent years that our knowledge of them has become at all accurate or extensive. [This book is] ... our first authoritative sketch of the great myths of the Sumerians, their myths of origins, of creation, the nether world, and the deluge. The book ... makes entrancing reading and for the general reader it opens up a whole new vista undreamed of before." --Theophile J. Meek
Summary and Analysis of A History of God: Based on the Book by Karen Armstrong (Smart Summaries)
by Worth BooksSo much to read, so little time? This brief overview of A History of God tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Karen Armstrong&’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of A History of God by Karen Armstrong includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesDetailed timeline of important eventsImportant quotesFascinating triviaSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About A History of God by Karen Armstrong: A History of God is a rich and comprehensive account of the concept of God across thousands of years of human history. Karen Armstrong, a former nun, focuses on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, with insights into the work of Western history&’s great theologians and philosophers. Can humanity persist without some idea of God? Far from moving into an era of pure atheism, Armstrong believes that God as a construct is more crucial now than ever. God is not &“dead,&” God has not abandoned us, God merely shape-shifts to adapt to new contexts, whether that context is medieval agrarianism, nineteenth-century romanticism, or twenty-first-century post-modern techno-urbanism. Armstrong&’s in-depth examination of monotheism provides a foundation for the curious novice while not holding back on academic concepts and obscure but fascinating historical accounts. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
Summary and Analysis of Man's Search for Meaning: Based on the Book by Victor E. Frankl (Smart Summaries)
by Worth BooksSo much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Man&’s Search for Meaning tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Viktor E. Frankl&’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Man&’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Man&’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl: Written just after World War II, Viktor Frankl&’s international bestseller Man&’s Search for Meaning is both a heartbreaking memoir and a source of inspiration for millions of readers. Dr. Frankl&’s description of his time in a string of Nazi concentration camps is a fascinating, mandatory read for anyone wanting a better understanding of the Holocaust. A highly respected psychotherapist, his ideas on human emotion, the mind, mental health, tragic optimism, and the day-to-day neuroses of common people in the modern world provide spiritual guidance as each of us searches for meaning in our own lives. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
Summary and Analysis of The Alchemist
by Worth BooksSo much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Alchemist tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Paulo Coelho’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho includes: Historical context, Part-by-part summaries, Analysis of the main characters, Themes and symbols, Important quotes, Fascinating trivia, Glossary of terms, Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work. About The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: A beloved international bestseller, The Alchemist has enchanted and inspired readers for generations. Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd, is content to spend his days tending his sheep, but when he begins having recurring dreams about finding treasure at the base of the Egyptian pyramids, he understands that he must leave the comforts of home to follow his heart and live his destiny. Along the way, he meets many people who help him in his journey and he learns to interpret the omens that guide him on his path to self-discovery. Combining mysticism, legends, dreams, history, and adventure, The Alchemist is much more than a story about a man’s search for treasure—it is a fable about destiny, finding one’s path in life, and pursuing it wholeheartedly. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.
Summary and Analysis of The Purpose Driven Life: Based on the Book by Rick Warren
by Worth BooksSo much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Purpose Driven Life tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Rick Warren’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesKey scripture and inspirational quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren: With forty chapters devoted to forty days, Rick Warren’s bestselling The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? guides readers toward discovering their life’s purpose through a Christ-centered approach. Being successful and living out your purpose don’t always go hand in hand. Rick Warren’s wildly popular and life-changing book offers a transformational learning experience to help us become what God created us to be and live the lives we were meant to live. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
Summary and Analysis of Uninvited: Based on the Book by Lysa TerKeurst (Smart Summaries)
by Worth BooksSo much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Uninvited tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Lysa TerKeurst&’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesImportant quotesFascinating triviaSelect ScripturesSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst: Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely, by outspoken New York Times—bestselling author, wife, and mother Lysa TerKeurst, is a spiritual guide to &“living loved&” in today&’s busy, social media–driven world. The book inspires and empowers women to find the strength to overcome the pain of rejection, and to take control of their actions and feelings in order to fullyexperience God&’s love. Uninvited is an invitation to understanding, acceptance, belonging, and soulful restoration and redemption. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
Summary and Analysis of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: Based on the Book by Robert M. Pirsig (Smart Summaries)
by Worth BooksSo much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Robert M. Pirsig&’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter overviewsCast of charactersThemes and symbolsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is three books in one, including the author&’s account of a transcontinental journey, his struggle to reconcile both halves of an identity fragmented by his own mental illness, and a rumination on Eastern versus Western philosophy. Now, more than forty years since its original release, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance has become a modern classic—the kind of book that challenges readers to step outside of their everyday thoughts and consider some of life&’s most profound questions through the entertaining lens of a father-son trip. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
Summer (Sunrise Series Book #2)
by Karen KingsburyAs Katie and Dane struggle with being newlyweds, what miracles or tragedies will befall the rest of the Baxter family through Ashley and Landon's unborn baby?
Summer Beach Reads Ebook Collection
by Various AuthorsHeat up your summer with three romantic yet clean reads you can take anywhere—be it the beach, vacation, a day relaxing in the sun, or your favorite chair for a moment of downtime.In Halflings, book one of the Halflings series, after being repeatedly attacked by an evil force, seventeen-year-old Nikki finds herself under the watchful guardianship of Mace, Raven, and Vine, three mysterious young men who call themselves halflings. The three boys vow to Nikki safe while hiding their deepest secret—and the wings that come with. But a growing attraction between Nikki and two of her protectors presents a whole other danger. <P><P>As the mysteries behind the boys’ powers, as well as her role in a scientist’s dark plan, unfold, Nikki is faced with choices that may affect the earthly and heavenly worlds.In Summer by Summer, Summer took a nanny job in Belize as a fresh start before college, but things take a turn when she finds herself trapped on an island with Bray, a boy she can’t stand. But as their time on the island wears on, the issues that kept them at odds begin to drop away, and both Bray and Summer discover that each may be able to provide the healing they’ve been searching for. <P>And in Doon, book one of the Doon series, Veronica keeps seeing visions of an attractive kilted stranger. When she and her best friend, Kenna, find themselves in Scotland for a summer, what appeared to be a sign she was going crazy becomes an adventure when Veronica and Kenna are zapped across the Alloway Bridge and into a world that appears to be a real-life fairy tale. Veronica soon comes face to face with the boy from her dreams, but the kingdom of Doon holds a dark underbelly that may prevent Veronica’s happily ever after before it can even begin.
Summer Breezes (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn #33)
by Jane OrcuttSummer days are anything but lazy for the Howard sisters. Jane becomes busy with a service project for the community and meets some fascinating new friends. And when a former ANGEL gets Alice involved with a group of at-risk teens, what begins as a summer challenge ends up as a life-and-death test of courage. Meanwhile, Louise gets pulled into a friendly dance competition. Is it just summer recreation, or could it lead to a romance that will change her life forever? Could the warm summer breezes be the winds of change?
Summer Brides: A Year of Weddings Novella Collection (A Year of Weddings Novella)
by Debra Clopton Beth Wiseman Marybeth Mayhew WhalenHappily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at three summer weddings . . .A June Bride by Marybeth WhalenWynne Hardy never thought she&’d get engaged on a reality TV show, but when she met Andy the two of them hit it off. Now he&’s asked her to marry him, and they&’re all set to wed on live TV in a seaside ceremony. But just as Wynne thinks all her dreams are coming true, her ex-boyfriend walks back into her life at the worst possible time. Steve broke her heart years ago, and she&’s still sorting through her feelings for him. Will Wynne go through with her televised wedding and be the perfect June bride the network is looking for?A July Bride by Beth WisemanIt was the happiest day of her life when Alyssa Pennington walked down the aisle to be united with the man of her dreams. But when Brendan left her at the altar, Alyssa was consumed by humiliation, embarrassment, and a broken heart that wouldn&’t allow her to trust anyone. Brendan Myers knows he will spend the rest of his life regretting what he did to Alyssa, the only woman he&’s ever loved. Now he plans to win her back. But winning back his bride might prove much more difficult than he can imagine.An August Bride by Debra CloptonAfter a cowboy broke her heart, Kelsey Wilcox traded in her boots for flip-flops and a bistro on the beautiful sandy beach of Corpus Christi. Two years later, still not believing in happy endings, she is about to endure a weekend of torture at her cousin's beach wedding. Brent Corbin has had his share of bad luck with women and isn't looking for love or looking forward to the weekend of wedding festivities as a groomsman for his friend, but his attention is instantly captured by Kelsey. Thrown together through the weekend and with the meddlesome encouragement from some matchmakers, Brent is determined to pursue Kelsey and change her mind about cowboys.
Summer Camp Adventure (Keystone Stables)
by Marsha HublerMore adventures with horses—ages 10 and up Skye and her friend Chad work as teen counselors in special needs at Camp Tioga. One of the campers who is deaf causes havoc during his riding lessons. Skye takes a crash course in American Sign Language to try to communicate with him. When he disappears on horseback into the hills, Skye and Chad have to lead the rescue to find him.
Summer Dream
by Marilou H. FlinkmanIn 1825 New York, marriage and family are a common desire of most women. But for Liz, whose family is very dependent on her, she knows romance may be as fleeting as a summer dream. But that's before Stephen Ames arrives in town to become the new pastor. From the moment she first sees Stephen, Liz feels emotions she has never experienced before. Frantically, she strives to hide her growing attraction for Stephen, convinced it can only bring heartache. Then disaster strikes her small community, and Liz discovers qualities in herself that she never imagined existed. Will her life continue along the road she has always followed, or is Liz about to discover that a summer dream can become reality?
Summer Dream (Seasons of the Heart #1)
by Martha RogersThe first book in the Seasons of the Heart series is set in Connecticut in 1888, the year of what historians call &“The White Hurricane.&” The story reveals the power of God&’s love to change lives and heal hearts. Summer Dream tells of a young couple&’s love for each other and the obstacles that stand in their path of happiness. Until Nathan Reed resolves his anger with God and his family, he has no hopes of courting Rachel Winston, the minister&’s daughter.As the daughter of a small-town minister in Connecticut, Rachel Winston believes the only way she&’ll ever have a husband is to visit her aunt in Boston for the social season until Nathan Reed arrives in town. Although attracted to Rachel, Nathan avoids her because he has no desire to become involved with a Christian after experiences with his own family. When a devastating blizzard paralyzes New England, Nathan is caught in it and lies near death in the Winston home. Through the ministrations and tender care of Rachel and her mother, Nathan learns a lesson in love and forgiveness that leads him back to his home in the South. Before he can declare his love for Rachel, he must make amends with his own family. Will he return to Connecticut before Rachel leaves her home to head west as a missionary in Oklahoma Territory?
Summer Love
by Jill SantopoloFor fans of The Bachelorette, a personalized summer romance with 13 possible endings! Summer is all about relaxing and having fun. But it's even better when you find the right guy to share it with. In this original romance, you get to choose how to find your happy ending, which can result in a kiss from one of eleven swoon-worthy guys. At the end of each chapter, you decide how to continue your journey to find love, and the endings are based entirely on the choices you make while reading. Every selection counts and the possibilities are endless. Not ready for romance? No problem! There are different endings to satisfy every reader, so you're guaranteed one fabulous beachside summer!
Summer Magic
by Sydell I. VoellerWhen her fiance calls off their engagement, veterinarian assistant Lisa Prentice joins the circus in hopes of escaping the everyday grind. But life under the big top isn't quite what she expected. None of the veterinarian's former assistants managed to please their short-tempered boss, and Lisa fears that her days are numbered, too. Michael Figaro, a dashing young trapeze artist, is also caution about whether Lisa can stay, and because of that, he tries to keep his distance. Still, Lisa finds herself overwhelmingly attracted to him. Although Michael is the aerialist, it is Lisa who is flying on an emotional high wire. What happened to her safety net? Will their love survive?
Summer Of Joy
by Ann H. GabhartFor Jocie Brooke, the summer of 1964 certainly was eventful, but it's nothing compared to what's coming to Hollyhill, Kentucky, and the Brooke family next. The past is coming to call, threatening to destroy the relationships that everyone thought were so strong. Two people--one thought to be gone for good and the other no one's ever heard of--are making their way to the small town. And it promises trouble for everyone. This complex and beautifully written story is the perfect conclusion to The Heart of Hollyhill series. With true-to-life family drama, refreshing humor, and characters readers have come to love like dear friends, "Summer of Joy" will delight Gabhart's fans.
Summer Promise (Amish Seasons #1)
by Marianne EllisWith the heat of summer comes the warmth of sunlight, shadows of the past, and Miriam's chance to win the heart of the only man she's ever loved--her husband. <P><P> The death of Jakob Lapp, a beloved member of the Amish community and the builder of the Stonyfield Farm Stand, is difficult for all. On the day of Jakob's funeral, his beloved daughter Miriam must deal with her grief as well as mounting apprehension, knowing that she will soon see her sister Sarah who left the Amish community to live the Englisch life several years ago. <P> Sarah's arrival forces Miriam to face the problems in her marriage. She has been unable to give her husband, Daniel, a child and fears he is not happy. Miriam has always suspected that Daniels's heart truly lies with her sister, and she worries about the effect Sarah's return will have on their already strained marriage. But when a disaster threatens the farm stand, everyone must come together, allowing new hope to grow not only for the community, but for Miriam as well . . .
Summer Promise: Book 1 in the Christy Miller Series (The Christy Miller Collection)
by Robin Jones GunnFrom a Wisconsin farm to a California beach, from a measly allowance to unlimited shopping sprees, from an uncomplicated life to a highly sophisticated one. These are the head-spinning changes that lead to Christy Miller's...Summer PromiseAs 14-year-old Christy leaves her family's Wisconisn farm to spend the summer at her wealthy aunt and uncle's beach home in Newport, she realizes this could be the best season of her life. She's full of hope that surfer Todd will like her; the beach crowd will accept her; and she can become like her gorgeous new friend, Alissa.But the summer doesn't unfold as Christy hoped; she discovers this season also holds heartache. Todd wavers between Christy and another girl; 16-year-old Shawn dies in a drug-related surfing accident-and the police want to know how Christy was involved; Alissa discloses that her sophistication hides a painful past.Through it all, will Christy keep her promise to her parents not to do anything she'll regret? Or will she do anything to get Todd, to be accepted, to force her summer to give her everything it promised?
Summer Romance with the Italian Tycoon: Summer Romance With The Italian Tycoon / How To Romance A Runaway Bride (wilde Hearts) (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Jessica GilmoreCould her Italian fling……become the love of a lifetime?Wedding planner Madeleine Fitzroy ran from her own convenient wedding, vowing never to settle for anything less than true love. Until she finds herself agreeing to pose as Conte Dante Falcone’s girlfriend! Her overwhelming attraction to brooding single dad Dante is everything Maddie’s ever dreamed of. And soon, Maddie finds herself wondering if their temporary romance could be the love she’s been searching for…
Summer Shadows (Seaside Seasons #2)
by Gayle RoperThe car accident that killed Abby Patterson's husband and daughter has left her with a limp and chronic pain. Still, Abby strikes out, determined to build a new life for herself away from her overbearing parents. Her perfect cottage home on the beach has one tiny irritant: Marsh Winslow, her landlord. But when Abby witnesses a hit-and-run accident and events make it clear that Abby is now a target, she and Marsh join forces to uncover a dangerous secret. Together they discover that God is in the business of putting broken lives back together so that they are more beautiful than ever.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Summer Storms: An Amish Summer Novella
by Amy ClipstonArianna is counting down the days until her wedding to Jesse. They have been friends longer than Arianna can remember, and that friendship turned into love over the past couple of years. But when Arianna’s brother Isaac, who happens to be Jesse’s best friend, gets them both into trouble, Arianna’s father puts an end to her engagement to Jesse. Some summer storms pass quickly, but Arianna is afraid the damage from this one may be too much to repair.
Summer Surprise (Adventures of Callie Ann, Book #1)
by Shannon Mason LeppardBook 1 in The Adventures of Callie Ann. Callie is beside herself when her family moves to a new town. Away from all her friends, Callie's afraid no one will remember her birthday! Moving is always scary, and when you move from a big city to a small town where you don't know anyone in the middle of summer just before your birthday, you can feel very lost. Leaving behind your best friend and trying to find new things to enjoy can be a challenge. Make friends with Callie Ann and find out how she gets used to Cornelius.
Summer by the Tides
by Denise HunterOne of Southern Living’s “25 Beach Reads Perfect for Summer”“A perfect blend of romance and women’s fiction.” —SHERRYL WOODS, #1 New York Times bestselling authorA Summer of Low Tides Could Expose Years of Family SecretsWhen her grandmother goes missing from the family beach house, Maddy and her estranged sisters converge in Sea Haven, North Carolina. Being with uptight Nora and free-spirited Emma in the home where their family broke apart is a struggle Maddy is not in the mood to face, especially since she’s recovering from her ex-boyfriend’s betrayal.As the sisters wait for word of their grandmother, they begin to pack up the family belongings—and unpack memories of the idyllic summers of their childhood. But with those memories come long-buried secrets, and Maddy discovers that all was not as it appeared that last summer in Sea Haven. Meanwhile, Gram’s neighbor, Connor Sullivan, seems overly interested in Gram’s whereabouts. Maddy is drawn in by his quick smile and steady gaze in spite of herself.Undercurrents of jealousy and resentment threaten to pull the family under again, maybe for good this time. As tensions rise, the sisters must find a way to accept each other for the women they’ve become—and Maddy must decide if falling in love again is worth the potential heartbreak.“I have never read a romance by Denise Hunter that didn’t sweep me away into a happily ever after. Treat yourself!” —Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of Who I Am With You“Denise Hunter once again proves she’s the queen of romantic drama. Summer by the Tides is both a perfect beach romance and a dramatic story of second chances as sisters unravel secrets that have torn them apart for years. This novel is Hunter at the top of her game. If you like Robyn Carr, you’ll love Denise Hunter. I couldn’t put it down!” —Colleen Coble, USA Today bestselling author of the Lavender Tides series