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Tarot Elements: Five Readings to Reset Your Life
by Melissa CynovaFive astonishing tarot readings for untangling life's messiest problems from Melissa Cynova, author of the bestselling book Kitchen Table TarotAuthor Melissa Cynova noticed that clients often turn up for readings with extremely complicated problems. She developed the five readings in Tarot Elements as a program for hitting the reset button on life. Whether you're reading for yourself or for others, this book can help you work with any tarot deck to clarify complex issues, unstick the stuck parts, and move forward to a better place.The five elements are powerful factors in assessing which areas of life need the most attention. Tarot Elements shows you how to use the elemental structure that shapes tarot to focus on one aspect of a problem at a time and resolve the tangled issues that are holding you back. The earth reading is about home. Air is about mind, fire is about body, water is about heart, and the spirit reading is about your soul and your spiritual practice. With hands-on exercises, sample readings, and fascinating insights, this book invites you to pick up your cards and begin the process of transformation.
Tarot Healer: Using the Cards to Deepen Your Chakra Healing Work
by Leeza RobertsonTarot Insights for Healing Your Energetic BodyLearn how to combine energy healing techniques with the spiritual power of tarot for a whole new approach to restoring your well-being. Tarot Healer guides you through each of the seven chakras, showing you how to clear blocks and enhance your personal energy. With dozens of hands-on exercises, meditations, tarot spreads, and guided readings, author Leeza Robertson helps you interpret the cards as a road map for emotional and physical healing.This book explores how thoughts, feelings, and actions impact your ability to achieve spiritual renewal and release old wounds. Working with tarot as a guide to aligning and balancing the chakras, you will begin to expand and embody love, security, intuition, and divine energy as you become a true tarot healer.
Tarot Plain and Simple
by Anthony LouisTarot Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis is the book you've been waiting for! As the title indicates, this book presents the Tarot in clear language that anyone can understand. If you've had trouble learning the Tarot, this book gives the meaning of each and every one of the 78 Tarot cards—both in simple terms and in-depth ones, both upright interpretations and those for when a card is drawn reversed. Illustrations are from the elegant and mystic Robin Wood Tarot.This book leaves nothing out! It includes an overview of the history of the Tarot and suggests why this divinatory method works from a scientific point of view. It even includes several spreads and example readings. That way you can see exactly how the Tarot works, how the cards play off of each other and how to give a reading.Turn to any page and see how you can learn meanings and interpretations. The Five of Cups shows a cloaked person with head down and three of five cups knocked over, spilling their contents. Upright the card means "mourning." But the key words and phrases give you so much more. It can also mean regret, sadness, loss of trust, an emotional letdown, betrayal in love, and much more. How can you tell which expression best fits the card? It depends upon where it falls in the spread and the cards that surround or lead up to it. This is explained in the clear but comprehensive section on Tarot card spreads, and is illustrated in the sample readings.If you have been waiting for an ideal book to help you learn the Tarot, this is it. The longer you wait, the longer it will be before you can give effective Tarot readings. Get out that Tarot deck and get this book today!
Tarot and the Gates of Light: A Kabbalistic Path to Liberation
by Mark HornAn innovative, spiritual workbook that integrates the Tarot and the Kabbalistic tradition of Counting the Omer • Explores the origins and meaning of the 49-day Kabbalistic meditative practice of Counting the Omer and how it can lead to spiritual revelation, personal insight, and connection with the Divine • Reveals the correspondence of the Tarot&’s minor arcana with the Sephirot of the Tree of Life and explains how both relate to the Omer meditation • Provides a daily practice workbook that explores the related Sephirot and Tarot cards for each day, examines their Kabbalistic and spiritual meanings, and provides questions for daily reflection and meditation guidance The 49-day mystical practice known as Counting the Omer is an ancient Jewish ritual observed between the holidays of Passover and Shavuot (also known as Pentecost). As practiced by Kabbalists, it is designed to cleanse and purify the soul in preparation for spiritual revelation and a personal connection with God. The ritual creates a spiritual inner journey that follows the path of the ancient Israelites from the moment of their physical freedom from slavery in Egypt to the establishment of their spiritual freedom forty-nine days later when they arrived at Mt. Sinai. Adeptly integrating this mystical practice with the transformative symbolism of the Tarot, Mark Horn uses the ritual of Counting the Omer as a template for a guided meditative practice that gives readers insight into their personal life journey and help in overcoming the issues that hinder their growth and spiritual awakening. Examining the correspondence of the Tarot&’s minor arcana with the Sephirot of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, he shows how using the cards in connection with Counting the Omer can unlock the gates to a deep experience of the sacred. In the detailed daily practice workbook section, Horn provides day-by-day descriptions of the 49-day meditative practice of Counting the Omer. He divides the journey into seven week-long segments, which in turn are broken down into seven daily practices. For each day, he explains the related Sephirot and Tarot cards and their Kabbalistic and spiritual meanings, providing the reader with questions for daily reflection, guidance for meditation, and insight from traditional Jewish texts as well as teachings from Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim traditions. Unveiling the relationship between Tarot and the Kabbalah, Horn shows readers how uniting these two practices can open them to a deeper experience of the Divine.
Tarot as Storyteller: Psychic Development, Cartomancy, and Reading the Web of Fate
by Salicrow• Explores cartomancy as psychic storytelling, outlining techniques to develop intuition, psychic ability, and analytical questioning• Explains how to look deeply at the symbolic pictures each card provides and open your mind to the tale being told through your intuition• Shows how to interpret each card&’s symbolism through activated prayer, spell work, and guided journeys that introduce readers to the Major Arcana as personal experiencesIn this guide to the art of cartomancy, psychic medium Salicrow shows novice and seasoned practitioners alike how to read divination cards with greater accuracy and more profound insight. She shares practices to help you develop psychic ability—including empathic protection, body dowsing, utilizing sacred space, and divine timing—and how to build your own personal symbolic language. She offers techniques for developing intuition and analytical questioning, providing a clearer picture of the players, situations, and details, and thereby encouraging you to take on the role of storyteller by looking deeply into the symbols and tales that each card holds.Expanding the concept of each card&’s symbolism, Salicrow explores the meanings of tarot and oracle cards through activated prayer, spell work, and guided journeys that introduce the Major Arcana as personal experiences. She also shows how to pick a deck, cleanse and bless the cards, and properly store them, and she presents many spreads that look at relationships, career guidance, and healing.Through her insightful teachings, Salicrow demonstrates that card reading enhances the connection between intuition and imagination. With each reading, your storytelling ability will grow, as will your inner knowing for how to ask better questions.
Tarot at a Crossroads: The Unexpected Meeting of Tarot & Psychology
by Victor Daniels Kooch N. DanielsJourney through a unique Tarot resource that presents thought-provoking methods to help bridge the worlds between Tarot readers and psychology counselors, psychotherapists, personal coaches, and healers. Convey depth and incisiveness to both tarot readings and therapeutic sessions by making them more engaging and useful. Find out how to give “representational readings” and learn to select cards that represent issues with others or within the reader. Discover a technique of laying cards in “emotional stacks” that can be used in both readings and counseling sessions to view what lies beneath the surface of consciousness, and then gain knowledge of how to open realms of new possibilities. You will encounter blended traditional symbolic Tarot coupled with modern psychological practices that integrate the use of visual imagery via distinctive tools and approaches. Develop a broader psychological background, new methods, and insights for your Tarot readings.
Tarot exprés
by Michele Mazily¿Me voy a cambiar de casa? ¿Me van a ascender? ¿Voy a casarme con X? ¿Me voy a ir de vacaciones?... Piense intensamente en la pregunta formulada, baraje las cartas y empiece a concentrarse en el corte, pues va a obtener la primera respuesta con tan sólo dos tiradas. Esta es la esencia del funcionamiento del tarot exprés. Un modo sencillo y rápido de dar respuesta a preguntas claras y precisas que cada día nos planteamos acerca de la salud, el dinero, el amor... y que la experta en tarot Michèle Mazilly describe en este práctico libro para aquellos que comienzan en el mundo de la cartomancia. El tarot exprés se ha convertido en un elemento indispensable que nos guía en nuestra vida cotidiana, por lo que se convierte en una herramienta perfecta y accesible para desarrollar la intuición en todos los ámbitos. Michèle Mazilly, astróloga y experta en tarot desde hace años, ha sabido, con el paso del tiempo, conjugar sus dos pasiones. Especialmente intuitiva desde su infancia, el mundo de los astros y el tarot se imponen de forma natural en su vida. Cada año da conferencias y cursos, y, además, organiza talleres y seminarios.
Tarot for Every Day: Ideas for Bringing Tarot Wisdom into Your Daily Life
by Kate JohnsonThe author gives basic information about use of tarot cards for beginners. She then suggests a variety of correspondences between the cards and scents, foods, colors and herbs. Interesting uses of the cards are also suggested for healing meditations and dreams. The primary concept being promoted, is that if you really want to become familiar with tarot, then you really need to incorporate it into your daily life instead of just bringing it out on serious occasions.
Tarot: Unlocking the Arcana
by Angelo NasiosThe Tarot has always been shrouded in mystery, with images and symbols often eluding interpretation. Now you can unlock the Arcana to study the basics and beyond! Gain understanding regarding symbolism and how the Tarot works to read reversals, set the mood for readings, and to explore your spiritual quest. Discover your relationship with the seven deadly sins and healthy virtues, determine and weigh your options, and examine dream interpretations. Consider your path through different layers of understanding, including astrological influences, numerology, mythological connections, philosophical relations, and evaluate Court card psychological dimensions. Work with powerful, self-reflective spreads unique to this book and review sample readings for major events broadcasted in the news and media. Learn fundamental history, debunk old-time myths, and discover the religious views on divination and the counterargument to its biblical objection. There is much to learn when you unlock the Arcana. Here's the key.
Tartarus: Kingdom Wars II
by Jack CavanaughIn the wake of a discovery of alien-written documents from the first century claiming that the life of Christ was a hoax, fallen angel descendant Grant Austin endeavors to prove that the documents are an attempt by Satan to discredit the true historical Jesus.
Tasa's Song: A Novel
by Linda KassAn extraordinary novel inspired by true events. 1943. Tasa Rosinski and five relatives, all Jewish, escape their rural village in eastern Poland—avoiding certain death—and find refuge in a bunker beneath a barn built by their longtime employee. A decade earlier, ten-year-old Tasa dreams of someday playing her violin like Paganini. To continue her schooling, she leaves her family for a nearby town, joining older cousin Danik at a private Catholic academy where her musical talent flourishes despite escalating political tension. But when the war breaks out and the eastern swath of Poland falls under Soviet control, Tasa&’s relatives become Communist targets, her tender new relationship is imperiled, and the family&’s secure world unravels. From a peaceful village in eastern Poland to a partitioned post-war Vienna, from a promising childhood to a year living underground, Tasa&’s Song celebrates the bonds of love, the power of memory, the solace of music, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. 2016 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY): Bronze Medal, Historical Fiction 2016 Foreword INDIES Book Awards: Finalist - Historical Fiction
Tasha's Christmas Wish
by Sharon DunnTasha Henderson Can't Afford Romance Tasha sacrificed everything to start her custom doll business, and she's depending on holiday sales to keep her afloat. But when Dr. Philip Strathorn orders a special Christmas gift for his adorable daughter, Tasha finds herself thinking more about the handsome single dad than the bottom line. Widower Philip never expected to find love again. As he spends time with the lovely artist, he finds comfort and hope for the future for both himself and his little girl. But his practice is in Denver, and Tasha lives in Montana. The holiday season could bring them together-if Tasha gets her Christmas wish.
Tasha's Christmas Wish
by Sharon DunnTasha Henderson Can't Afford Romance Tasha sacrificed everything to start her custom doll business, and she's depending on holiday sales to keep her afloat. But when Dr. Philip Strathorn orders a special Christmas gift for his adorable daughter, Tasha finds herself thinking more about the handsome single dad than the bottom line. Widower Philip never expected to find love again. As he spends time with the lovely artist, he finds comfort and hope for the future for both himself and his little girl. But his practice is in Denver, and Tasha lives in Montana. The holiday season could bring them together-if Tasha gets her Christmas wish.
Taste and See Bible Study Guide: Discovering God among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers
by Margaret FeinbergYou're invited on a delectable pilgrimage to discover the secret to savoring every day.The Psalmist declared, "Taste and see that the Lord is good" (Ps 34:8), so Margaret Feinberg, one of America's most beloved Bible teachers, took the invitation literally.She embarked on a culinary and spiritual adventure that took her far and wide: descending 410 feet into a salt mine, baking fresh matzo at Yale University, harvesting olives off the Croatian coast, and tasting succulent figs at a premier farm--all to discover the truth of God&’s goodness.With each person she encountered, she asked, "How do you read the Scripture in light of what you do every day?"Their answers will change the way you read the Bible forever... and the way you approach every meal."This is a journey that changed my life, my faith, my future," she writes. "It moved me from fear and uncertainty to discover a renewed, vibrant faith again--and I believe it will do the same for you."With her delightful curiosity and humor, you'll learn to:• Overcome awkwardness and nurture deeper connections around any table.• Rise above uncertainty, knowing what seeds God has planted in you.• Learn how you were uniquely created to help others flourish.• Unlock the satisfying and fruitful life you've been created for.• Last, but not least, you&’ll learn how to make some delicious meals along the way!Join Margaret in this deeply nourishing six-week video Bible study sprinkled with step-by-step recipes and biblical insights. After all, it's at the table where we learn to taste and see the goodness of God.Sessions include:1. You're Invited to the Table – Making deeper connections around any table.2. Delighting in the Sweetness of Fruitfulness – A closer look at the imagery of fruit in the Bible.3. Chewing on the Bread of Life – More than a biblical metaphor! Professional bakers respond.4. Savoring the Salt of the Earth – How many different kinds of salt can you think of? 5. Relishing the Olive and Its Oil – Why the olive leaf is a miracle of creation. 6. Discovering the Liturgy of the Table – Experience God&’s goodness in community. Designed for use with the Taste and See Video Study (9780310087847), sold separately.
Taste and See: Discovering God among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers
by Margaret FeinbergGod is a foodie who wants to transform your supper into sacrament.One of America's most beloved teachers and writers, Margaret Feinberg, goes on a remarkable journey to unearth God's perspective on food.She writes that since the opening of creation, God, the Master Chef, seeds the world with pomegranates and passionfruit, beans and greens and tangerines. When the Israelites wander in the desert for forty years, God, the Pastry Chef, delivers the sweet bread of heaven. After arriving in the Promised Land, God reveals himself as Barbecue Master, delighting in meat sacrifices. Like his Foodie Father, Jesus throws the disciples an unforgettable two-course farewell supper to be repeated until his return.This groundbreaking book provides a culinary exploration of Scripture. You'll descend 400 feet below ground into the frosty white caverns of a salt mine, fish on the Sea of Galilee, bake fresh matzo at Yale University, ferry to a remote island in Croatia to harvest olives, spend time with a Texas butcher known as "the meat apostle," and wander a California farm with one of the world's premier fig farmers.With each visit, Margaret asks, "How do you read these Scriptures, not as theologians, but in light of what you do every day?" Their answers will forever change the way you read the Bible - and approach every meal.Taste and See is a delicious read that includes dozens of recipes for those who, like Margaret, believe some of life's richest moments are spent savoring a meal with those you love.Perhaps God's foodie focus is meant to do more than satisfy our bellies. It's meant to heal our souls, as we learn to taste and see the goodness of God together. After all, food is God's love made edible.See you around the table!
Taste and See: Savoring the Supremacy of God in All of Life
by John PiperA Devotional Powerhouse! This revision of the follow-up to the popular A Godward Life adds twenty fresh entries to the original 120 daily meditations that are solid meat and sweet milk from God's Word. The new entries broach current and controversial subject matter, such as partial-birth abortion and gay marriage. Piper asks the hardest questions and finds wonderfully poignant but practical and applicable truths from the Bible. These 350 pages of substantive spiritual nourishment will brace readers' minds with truth and nourish their hearts with God's sovereign grace. Pastors and lay leaders particularly will appreciate the three indexes included. They don't need to look any further to find a pertinent illustration or tidbit of inspiration! Starburst or Banner: Expanded Edition of the Popular Godward Life II Devotional Head: Taste and see... The Lord is good. Psalm 34:8 The soul tastes truth like the lips taste food. Spiritual hunger cries out for rich, substantial nourishment. It is remarkable how much meat these daily portions contain. Skillfully presented by pastor John Piper, this devotional of contemporary meditations on biblical reality will whet your appetite for more of God Himself and refresh you in your daily communion with Christ. "This volume is a treasure of true doctrine applied to life." R. Albert Mohler Jr., president, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "Going to sleep with John Piper's words on your mind will coax you from complacency and wake you up to a passionate faith." Phil Callaway, speaker and bestselling author Story Behind the BookJohn Piper's life-long love affair with his church is evidenced in each of the 140 articles included in Taste and See. Originally, each article was written for his flock at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis . They are sometimes follow-ups to Sunday sermons; sometimes meditations of a pastor's heart, expressing his longing for the holiness of his congregation. Many of the entries are his own relentless interrogations of a biblical text. A few are colorful anecdotes from a pastor's daily life--a pastor whose heartbeat for God pulsates through every word.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Taste and See: Savoring the Supremacy of God in All of Life
by John PiperA Devotional Powerhouse! This revision of the follow-up to the popular A Godward Life adds twenty fresh entries to the original 120 daily meditations that are solid meat and sweet milk from God's Word. The new entries broach current and controversial subject matter, such as partial-birth abortion and gay marriage. Piper asks the hardest questions and finds wonderfully poignant but practical and applicable truths from the Bible. These 350 pages of substantive spiritual nourishment will brace readers' minds with truth and nourish their hearts with God's sovereign grace. Pastors and lay leaders particularly will appreciate the three indexes included. They don't need to look any further to find a pertinent illustration or tidbit of inspiration! Expanded Edition of the Popular Godward Life II Devotional Taste and see...The Lord is good. Psalm 34:8 The soul tastes truth like the lips taste food. Spiritual hunger cries out for rich, substantial nourishment. It is remarkable how much meat these daily portions contain. Skillfully presented by pastor John Piper, this devotional of contemporary meditations on biblical reality will whet your appetite for more of God Himself and refresh you in your daily communion with Christ. "This volume is a treasure of true doctrine applied to life." -R. Albert Mohler Jr., president, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "Going to sleep with John Piper's words on your mind will coax you from complacency and wake you up to a passionate faith." -Phil Callaway, speaker and bestselling author Story Behind the BookJohn Piper's life-long love affair with his church is evidenced in each of the 140 articles included in Taste and See. Originally, each article was written for his flock at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis . They are sometimes follow-ups to Sunday sermons; sometimes meditations of a pastor's heart, expressing his longing for the holiness of his congregation. Many of the entries are his own relentless interrogations of a biblical text. A few are colorful anecdotes from a pastor's daily life--a pastor whose heartbeat for God pulsates through every word.
Taste of Home Church Supper Recipes
by Editors at Taste of HomeBased on the remarkable success of Taste of Home's best-selling Church Supper cookbooks, this 2015 edition offers more than 350 all new recipes perfect for sharing with a large group. From appetizers and main courses to salads and desserts, you'll always find the ideal potluck contribution with Taste of Home More Church Supper Cookbook.Fellowship, friends, fun and, of course fantastic food...that's what has drawn people to church suppers for years. Now, finding the perfect contribution to a church supper has never been easier. This edition of Taste of Home More Church Suppers Cookbook offers more than 350 large-yield recipes that are ideal for family reunions, charity fundraisers, classroom treats and bake sales...in addition to suppers, holiday programs and picnics held at the church! An icon identifies 30-minute recipes, and special sections and hundreds of color photographs promise to catch the eye of buyers. Mealtime blessings are featured on chapter openers making this cookbook different than competing potluck titles. Whether cooking for a church event, a graduation party or a backyard barbecue, buyers simply can't go wrong with the unbeatable assortment of potluck recipes, tips and photographs in Taste of Home More Church Suppers Cookbook. CHAPTERS Church Supper Classics Appetizers & Snacks Comforting Casseroles Slow Cooker Favorites Breakfast & Brunch Salads & Side Dishes Hearty Main Dishes Soups & Sandwiches Quick & Easy Delightful Desserts Seasonal Fare Recipes Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings Smokin' Hot Deviled Eggs Party Shrimp Brunch Egg Bake Ginger Pear Muffins Cherry Oat Bars Apple Country Ribs Barbecue Picnic Chicken Best Lasagna Ham It Up Primavera Pizza Ring Presto Sloppy Joes Super Easy Spaghetti Sauce Loaded Potato Salad Fudgy Patriotic Brownies Summer Dessert Pizza Honey-Pecan Squares Loaded-Up Pretzel Cookies
Tastes of the Divine: Hindu and Christian Theologies of Emotion (Comparative Theology: Thinking Across Traditions)
by Michelle VossThe intensity and meaningfulness of aesthetic experience have often been described in theological terms. By designating basic human emotions as rasa, a word that connotes taste, flavor, or essence, Indian aesthetic theory conceptualizes emotional states as something to be savored. At their core, emotions can be tastes of the divine. In this book, the methods of the emerging discipline of comparative theology enable the author’s appreciation of Hindu texts and practices to illuminate her Christian reflections on aesthetics and emotion.Three emotions vie for prominence in the religious sphere: peace, love, and fury. Whereas Indian theorists following Abhinavagupta claim that the aesthetic emotion of peace best approximates the goal of religious experience, devotees of Krishna and medieval Christian readings of the Song of Songs argue that love communicates most powerfully with divinity. In response to the transcendence emphasized in both approaches, the book turns to fury at injustice to attend to emotion’s foundations in the material realm. The implications of this constructive theology of emotion for Christian liturgy, pastoral care, and social engagement are manifold.
Tasting Grace: Discovering the Power of Food to Connect Us to God, One Another, and Ourselves
by Melissa d'ArabianThe winner of The Next Food Network Star season five and New York Times best-selling author of Ten Dollar Dinners shares how God used food to invite her into His love.It wasn't until Melissa d'Arabian evaluated her relationship with food in light of her relationship with God that she began to appreciate food as not only a gift from him but also as a deeper invitation into his love. As she prayed, studied Scripture, and reflected on the stories from her own life, Melissa saw how God had used food to draw her into community, to redeem her moments of greatest tragedy, and ultimately to connect her more to him.In Tasting Grace, Melissa shares sixteen invitations that will transform your perception of food and the role it plays in your own life, from equality to connection to hospitality to stewardship and more. She explains how through her experiences, she learned to trust the ingredients--in recipes and in life--and join God in the act of creation.Whether you are a mom struggling to throw together a healthy meal for your family each night or a single woman longing for fellowship around your table, you will draw encouragement and inspiration from Melissa's reminder that all food, first and foremost, is a gift from God. When you return to him as the source, you will find the freedom to enjoy his beautiful and delicious creation.Advance praise for Tasting Grace“What a beautiful book. Using stories of her own triumphs and pain, Melissa digs past the surface layers of food as we see it on television, in cookbooks, and on social media. Rather, she helps us think about it in a whole new way—as nothing short of a spiritual force, a vessel through which we can experience (and extend) compassion, comfort, fellowship, love, enjoyment, and grace. It has given me a brand-new lens with which to examine the deeper significance of the food I cook, eat, and share.”—Ree Drummond, author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks“The intersection between faith and food is endlessly interesting to me, and Melissa articulates the significance and beauty of that intersection so well. Melissa is a great storyteller, and she invites us into her story and gives us a seat at her table with graciousness and wisdom. This is a lovely, meaningful book.”—Shauna Niequist, New York Times best-selling author of Present Over Perfect and Bread and Wine“This is a beautifully written book. These aren’t just words on pages; they are an invitation to a feast, to hospitality, and to finding lasting purpose in your life. Melissa has set a table fit for a King, pulled our chairs, and reminded us there’s a place for us here. This is a book that will not only feed your imagination but also your soul.” —Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestsellers Love Does and Everybody Always
Tatar Empire: Kazan's Muslims and the Making of Imperial Russia
by Danielle RossAn in-depth study of the relationship between the Russian government and its first Muslim subjects who served in the vanguard of the empire’s colonialism. In the 1700s, Kazan Tatar (Muslim scholars of Kazan) and scholarly networks stood at the forefront of Russia’s expansion into the South Urals, western Siberia, and the Kazakh steppe. It was there that the Tatars worked with Russian agents, established settlements, and spread their own religious and intellectual culture that helped shaped their identity in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Kazan Tatars profited economically from Russia’s commercial and military expansion to Muslim lands and began to present themselves as leaders capable of bringing Islamic modernity to the rest of Russia’s Muslim population. Danielle Ross bridges the history of Russia’s imperial project with the history of Russia’s Muslims by exploring the Kazan Tatars as participants in the construction of the Russian empire. Ross focuses on Muslim clerical and commercial networks to reconstruct the ongoing interaction among Russian imperial policy, nonstate actors, and intellectual developments within Kazan’s Muslim community and also considers the evolving relationship with Central Asia, the Kazakh steppe, and western China. Tatar Empire offers a more Muslim-centered narrative of Russian empire building, making clear the links between cultural reformism and Kazan Tatar participation in the Russian eastward expansion.“This is a rich study that makes important contributions to the historiography of the Russian Empire, sharpening our picture of an empire in which lines between colonizer and colonized were far from clear.” —The Middle Ground Journal
Tatar Empire: Kazan's Muslims and the Making of Imperial Russia
by Danielle RossAn in-depth study of the relationship between the Russian government and its first Muslim subjects who served in the vanguard of the empire’s colonialism. In the 1700s, Kazan Tatar (Muslim scholars of Kazan) and scholarly networks stood at the forefront of Russia’s expansion into the South Urals, western Siberia, and the Kazakh steppe. It was there that the Tatars worked with Russian agents, established settlements, and spread their own religious and intellectual culture that helped shaped their identity in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Kazan Tatars profited economically from Russia’s commercial and military expansion to Muslim lands and began to present themselves as leaders capable of bringing Islamic modernity to the rest of Russia’s Muslim population. Danielle Ross bridges the history of Russia’s imperial project with the history of Russia’s Muslims by exploring the Kazan Tatars as participants in the construction of the Russian empire. Ross focuses on Muslim clerical and commercial networks to reconstruct the ongoing interaction among Russian imperial policy, nonstate actors, and intellectual developments within Kazan’s Muslim community and also considers the evolving relationship with Central Asia, the Kazakh steppe, and western China. Tatar Empire offers a more Muslim-centered narrative of Russian empire building, making clear the links between cultural reformism and Kazan Tatar participation in the Russian eastward expansion.“This is a rich study that makes important contributions to the historiography of the Russian Empire, sharpening our picture of an empire in which lines between colonizer and colonized were far from clear.” —The Middle Ground Journal
Taters and Peas: How God Uses "P's"--Promises, Prayer, Protection, Perseverance, and Praise--to Produce "Sweet Taters"
by Betty Terry SmithLife can get tough sometimes, even for Christians. Having a regular serving of encouragement, then, is vital to our Christian health. As nourishment for our faith, author Betty Terry Smith bids us dine on Taters and Peas, her sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted blend of prose and poetry uniting ingredients of everyday life into a hearty helping of God’s eternal truths. Applying her down-home metaphor, Betty explains that God, as the Master Gardener of our lives, sees us as more than mere common “taters” (potatoes) in His garden. In His eyes we are “sweet taters”—plantings destined for a more aromatic fruition. To sweeten us, He pairs us with “peas” (or P’s), a blend of Promises, Protection, Prayers, Perseverance, and Praise. Taters and Peas serves up a down-to-earth approach to putting your roots deep in God’s soil so you’ll grow into a healthy, vibrant Christian.
Tathea (Tathea #1)
by Anne PerryExiled from her palace by a bloody coup, an empress travels the dangerous wilds of her kingdom in search of enlightenment—and righteous vengeance The empress Tathea is awakened by the sounds of insurrection. The army, the aristocracy, and the royal guard have all turned against her husband, and stained the palace with his blood. Were she an ordinary ruler, she might follow him to the grave, but Tathea is a child of the wild lands. She comes from the desert, so to the desert she flees. Across the kingdom she travels, searching for shelter, friendship, and an explanation for the tragedy that destroyed her old life. As she fights to stay alive, she finds a book whose message might tip the scales in the battle between good and evil, changing the world forever. If her life is to have meaning, Tathea will have to spread the word. Tathea is the first book in the Tathea series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Tattered and Mended: The Art of Healing the Wounded Soul
by Cynthia RuchtiArtisans can reclaim exquisite beauty from the broken, frayed, and hopefully shattered—perhaps once thought beyond repair. But what about us? What of the wounds that keep us from living the life we want to live?In Tattered and Mended, readers walk through a gallery of reclaimed and restored art as well as broken and restored lives of those who have gone before us. With a gentle touch and personable wisdom, Cynthia Ruchti shows how even the most threadbare soul can once again find healing and hope.