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Turtle Planet: Compassion, Conservation, and the Fate of the Natural World
by Yun Rou#1 New Release in Biology of Reptiles & Amphibians and in Taoism - Explore the Bond Between Humans and AnimalsBe a part of it-2020 is Designated “Year of the Turtle” by Zoological and Conservation Organizations.Turtle Planet is a work of philosophical fact and fiction by ordained Daoist Monk Yun Rou. This beautifully written work of thought deeply explores the bond between humans and animals?the wisdom they teach us, the wounds they can heal, and the role we play in their destruction.A Daoist focus on personal cultivation, environmental conservation, and political and social justice. Daoist Monk Yun Rou received his academic education at Yale, Cornell, and the University of California and was ordained a Daoist monk at the Chun Yang (Pure Yang) Taoist Temple in Guangzhou, China. Drawing on fifty years of loving and husbanding turtles, from the car-sized giant Leatherback turtle to the Central Asian tortoise, Monk Yun Rou sounds the alarm of what climate change, global extinction, human intervention, and environmental devastation really mean to their worlds and to ours.See the world through the eyes of turtles. Turtle Planet renders the wonders and suffering of the natural world through the eyes of eighteen exotic turtles. An informational glossary and description of each turtle at the end of the book is provided as a bonus gift to readers.If you have read and learned from books such as H is for Hawk, The Soul of an Octopus, or Ishmael; you will be moved by Turtle Planet, a must for any reader who loves nature, cherishes animals, and celebrates ideas.
Tus 3 superpoderes: Meditación, imaginación, intuición
by Sonia ChoquetteAtrévete a descubrir el poder de la meditación, la imaginación y la intuición para cambiar radicalmente tu vida. Los seres humanos tenemos acceso a tres superpoderes que son innatos en todos nosotros: la meditación, que controla la respuesta a nuestros pensamientos conscientes, lo que nos brinda libertad y paz mental; la imaginación, que desarrolla la capacidad de crear y sentir vidas plenas; y la intuición, que nos permite aprovechar la gracia de un sistema de guía interior que nos lleva a los deseos de nuestro corazón y fuera de peligro. Lleno de historias inspiradoras, este invaluable libro sintetiza la experiencia de Sonia Choquette de trabajar con cientos de clientes durante más de tres décadas para proporcionar técnicas y consejos prácticos que pueden ser fácilmente incorporados en tu rutina diaria.
Tutti chiamano mio padre padre
by Tim 'Dr. Hope' AndersQuesto libro è basato sulla vera storia d'amore della vita dei genitori dell'autore. Sua madre era una talentuosa attrice e produttrice di Brodway e suo padre era un prete cattolico. Una storia complicata e piena di emozioni.
Tutto è incluso: Saggi sulla verità, l'amore e la consapevolezza
by NirmalaDescrizione del libro: L’Uno è non solo un’esperienza molto profonda e che cambia la vita in modo personale, ma una prospettiva che può trasformare il mondo portando più amore, luce, compassione e verità al mondo stesso. L’Uno ci connette tutti. Ci influenziamo tutti uno con l’altro in ogni momento, e riconoscere questo, in qualunque misura riusciamo a farlo, è trasformativo. Tutto è incluso in questo Uno che tutti i maestri spirituali e tutte le guide illuminate indicano. Nell’abbracciare tutto con una propensione al suo valore e al suo significato essenziali, possiamo andare oltre l’illusione della separazione, verso un semplice riposare nella bellezza e nel mistero di tutta la realtà. Questo libro è una raccolta di articoli e saggi, che indicano continuamente questa unità, e la onnicomprensività della vita. In esso troverete risposta a molte domande comuni poste dai ricercatori, e questo vi aiuterà nella vostra ricerca di maggior pace, amore e comprensione. In questi saggi approfonditi imparerete: Come sapere direttamente quanto qualcosa è vero per voi Come dare amore anche quando qualcuno non vi piace Consigli per la pratica dell’auto-indagine La semplice verità sulla sofferenza e come guarirla Come muoversi verso la Presenza e rimanervi Come superare cattive abitudini e dipendenze La ricchezza intrinseca del vuoto e dello spazio Nota dell’autore: Questo libro è una raccolta di articoli e saggi. Coprono molti argomenti diversi che sono emersi spesso nei quasi vent’anni in cui, come maestro spirituale e mentore, ho condiviso prospettive sulla nostra natura spirituale. Ho incluso anche due appendici, “La saggezza del Cuore” e “L’amore è per dare”, che sono estratti dal mio libro “Vivere attraverso il Cuore”. Queste appendici contengono prospettive che condivido da anni, e consiglio a chiunque non abbia ancora familiarità con questi primi scritti, di leggerli o rileggerli in modo
Tutto sui cavalli
by Linda HendersonQuesto libro è scritto per i bambini che amano i cavalli e vorrebbero imparare il più possibile su di loro. Descrive fatti interessanti sulle molteplici razze di cavalli, dove si trovano, cosa amano mangiare, ecc. Ci saranno cavalli in paradiso? Le risposte si trovano in "Tutto sui cavalli". Se ami i cavalli non potrai perderti questo libro!
Tutu: Authorized
by Mpho TutuCommemorating Desmond Tutu's eightieth birthday, this stirring biography commemorates the life, philosophy, faith, and achievements of one of the greatest moral heroes of our time. Written by Allister Sparks, Tutu: Authorized featuring contributions from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, President Barack Obama, and Nelson Mandela, as well as interviews given by Reverend Mpho Tutu, Desmond Tutu’s daughter, to world leaders and public figures including Hillary Clinton, Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter, Bono, Richard Branson, and F.W. de Klerk. A stirring exploration and graphically rich presentation of one of the world’s most inspirational and altruistic figures, Tutu: Authorized overflows with illuminating revelations about Tutu’s life and resonates with insights into how we can each work to improve peace, fairness, and happiness in the world around us.
Tuvalu, Theology, and the Geopolitics of Climate Change: Am I Not Your Tuakoi (Neighbour)? (Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies)
by Maina Vakafua TaliaThis book examines the threat posed by climate change to the low-lying islands of Tuvalu through a lens of what it means to be a neighbour. Those who live on Tuvalu are among the most vulnerable in the world to threats of rising sea levels and global climate change. Their carbon emissions are miniscule and they are ‘weak actors’ in terms of the geopolitics of climate change. The task in Tuvalu is to take seriously the prospect of the submergence of islands and the potential for cultural extinction. This prospect raises a network of interconnected questions to do with the rights of climate displaced persons and sovereignty over lands lost to climate change. In this volume, the author draws upon Indigenous knowledge, the ethics of climate justice, insights from climate science and familiarity with discourses surrounding the Anthropocene to explore the implications of the parable of the Good Samaritan. The rhetoric of the question ‘am I not your tuakoi (neighbour)?’ inserts a theological and moral dimension into the complex politics of climate change. The book will be of particular interest to scholars of theology, ethics, ecology and environment, as well as those working in Pacific studies, development studies, and politics.
Twang
by Julie L. CannonTwenty-three-year-old Jennifer Clodfelter believes she is destined to be a country music star. When her passion, determination and homemade demo tape were rejected by every music label in Nashville, she refused to give up. In just three years, a combination of guts and raw talent have propelled her on a journey of fame beyond her best dream. Now Jennifer has all she ever wanted, only to discover that there is a dark side to the glitz and number one hits. She will have to decide whether to sing her pain to a loving audience or find the courage to face the music in the private studio of her heart.
Twang
by Julie L. CannonTwenty-three-year-old Jennifer Clodfelter believes she is destined to be a country music star. When her passion, determination and homemade demo tape were rejected by every music label in Nashville, she refused to give up. In just three years, a combination of guts and raw talent have propelled her on a journey of fame beyond her best dream. Now Jennifer has all she ever wanted, only to discover that there is a dark side to the glitz and number one hits. She will have to decide whether to sing her pain to a loving audience or find the courage to face the music in the private studio of her heart.
'Twas the Evening of Christmas ('Twas Series)
by Glenys NellistCelebrate the Christmas season with this beautiful and heartwarming nativity retelling from beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Told in the style of the classic &‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, make this read aloud your new holiday tradition.&‘Twas?the Evening of Christmas shares the glorious nativity story of baby Jesus, the King of Kings! Written in both prose and poetry, this beautiful picture book will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!??&‘Twas?the Evening of Christmas:Is a wonderful holiday read aloud for children ages 4-8?Shares the powerful message of Jesus and his miraculous birthFeatures beautiful artwork by celebrated illustrator Elena Selivanova?Serves as the perfect gift for the family as you prepare for the Christmas season?Presents portions written in the familiar rhyme scheme of Clement C. Moore&’s &‘Twas?the Night Before Christmas?Makes a great holiday, Christmas, or Advent, gift for readers young and old?Is the perfect addition to a Sunday school or children&’s ministry lesson, classroom setting, or homeschool library Join Glenys and families around the world as you and your family celebrate the arrival of God&’s son, Jesus.?Look for additional inspirational children&’s picture books from Glenys:?&‘Twas?the Morning of Easter?'Twas?the Evening of Christmas?Snuggle Time series?Love Letters from God series
'Twas the Morning of Easter ('Twas Series)
by Glenys NellistCelebrate the story of Jesus&’ resurrection in a fresh way as beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellistshares the Bible stories of the season in a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children will love, following the classic style of the iconic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Join Glenys, beloved author of the bestselling 'Twas the Evening of Christmas, and &‘Twas the Season of Advent, as she reveals the joy and beauty of the resurrection in a unique, inspiring way.. This gorgeous picture book tells the true, biblical story of Easter through read-aloud rhymes and engaging illustrations by Elena Selivanova. With an eye-catching cover, this book is perfect for any Easter basket and sure to be a treasured Easter tradition for years to come. 'Twas the morning of Easter, before the sun rose, Two guards on a hillside were trying to doze. You see Jesus had died, only three days before, A huge stone had been placed, to sealthe cave door. 'Twas the Morning of Easter: Is written by Glenys Nellist, author of the bestselling&‘Twas series, The Wonder That Is You, and the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God series Is told in the style of Clement C. Moore's iconic poem––'Twas the Night before Christmas Features a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children ages 4-8 will love Retells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh way Gives adults the perfect way to share the powerful story of Easter with little ones Download your free companion Activity and Resource Pack to accompany this book, which includes an Easter pageant and
Twas the Night before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Clement Clarke MooreIt's a quiet Christmas Eve. The snow is fresh and white, the kids are tucked in and dreaming, and even the mice are snug in their homes. But wait—what's that clatter? This classic Christmas poem was first published anonymously in a newspaper 1823, and it later appeared in an anthology of poetry from the American author Clement Clarke Moore in 1844. This unabridged version from a 1912 edition includes color illustrations from American artist Jessie Willcox Smith.
'Twas the Season of Advent: Devotions and Stories for the Christmas Season ('Twas Series)
by Glenys NellistCelebrate the Advent season with this beautiful and heartwarming collection of devotions and stories from beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Told in the style of the classic &‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, make this read aloud your new holiday tradition.&‘Twas the Season of Advent is a 25-day devotional that will inspire your family as you eagerly await the arrival of Christ&’s birth!?Written in both prose and poetry, this beautiful picture book will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!??&‘Twas?the Season of Advent:Is a wonderful holiday read aloud for children ages4-8?Brings Advent to life through 25 devotions featuring stories from the Old and New Testaments?Features beautiful artwork by celebrated illustrator Elena Selivanova?Serves as the perfect gift for the family as you prepare for the Christmas season?Presents portions written in the familiar rhyme scheme of Clement C. Moore&’s &‘Twas?the Night Before Christmas?Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift for readers young and old???Is the perfect addition to a Sunday school or children&’s ministry lesson, classroom setting, or homeschool library Join Glenys and families around the world as you and your family wait, prepare for, and look forward to the arrival of God&’s son, Jesus.?Look for additional inspirational children&’s picture books from Glenys:?&‘Twas?the Morning of Easter?'Twas?the Evening of Christmas?Snuggle Time series?Love Letters from God series
'Twas the Season of Lent: Devotions and Stories for the Lenten and Easter Seasons ('Twas Series)
by Glenys Nellist&‘Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus and encourages families to draw closer to God during the Lenten Season. From beloved author Glenys Nellist, this book focused on Jesus&’s mission to the least, the lost, and the lonely, with each story and accompanying prayer prompt encouraging children to try to be more like Jesus and to do what God calls them to.Written in both prose and poetry, this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of the days leading up to Christ&’s death and resurrection. The read-aloud rhymes and stunning illustrations by Elena Selivanova make this a perfect read for the whole family during the Lenten season. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foil and embossing, this book is designed to be a treasured tradition for families and church ministries for the Lenten season for years to come.&‘Twas the season of Lent, when for forty whole daysThe people were trying to think of new waysTo be more like Jesus—to love, care, and give,In hopes that they&’d choose the right way to live. &’Twas the Season of Lent:Is written by Glenys Nellist, author of the beloved The Wonder That Is You, and the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God seriesIs told in the lyrical style of Clement Moore&’s iconic poem—&“&’Twas the Night before Christmas&”Explores what the season of Lent is all about and how we can draw closer to God during this timeFeatures a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children ages 4-8 will loveBrings to life the story of Jesus&’s ministry and the days leading up to his death and resurrection through Elena Selivanova&’s beautiful, rich illustrationsIs the perfect way for adults to share the powerful meaning of the Lenten season with the little ones in their lives leading up to the Easter holiday
Tween Spirituality
by Marcia StonerA book for teachers and leaders of tweens with articles on spirituality and specific activities to nourish spiritual habits in preteens through Sunday school, worship, and other church settings. Included is a photocopiable section for leaders to use with parents to help parents understand what is appropriate in the spiritual realm for their preteens. Includes activities that can be used within existing programs, ideas for including preteens fully in the life of the entire congregation, details on how to form a "Buddy Class" with another church group, and provides suggestions for teaching tweens how to actively participate in leading group worship experiences. Click here for more information about Tweens curriculum.For updated information and fun for your Tweens, visit us online at www.tweenslive.com.
Tweet You Tweet Me - eBook [ePub]: A Twitter Startup Guide for Churches
by John VoelzJumping into the world of Twitter can be a little frightening at first. It's not that it's difficult to set up an account, but it can seem everyone who is already on Twitter has been given a secret decoder ring. The rules are quite simple really, and the benefit once trained is tremendous. Use this handy starter guide, written in Voelz' quirky style as a set of Frequently Asked Questions, to get started. For a more complete view of social networking in ministry, read Follow You Follow Me: Why Social Networking Is Essential To Ministry, by John Voelz (Abingdon, 2012).
Tweetable Nietzsche: His Essential Ideas Revealed and Explained
by C. Ivan SpencerFriedrich Nietzsche radically confronted Western culture, morality, and social mores, until his death in 1900. Occupying a first-rank position as a thinker, his thought later inspired numerous movements that weave the tapestries of contemporary culture: existentialism, theology, nihilistic culture, Nazism, twentieth century film and art, atheism, ethical egoism, deconstruction, the hermeneutics of suspicion, and the postmodern age. Nietzsche’s incalculable sway on our culture persists to this day. Even his acerbic criticism of Christianity has affected the religion. But many people remain unaware of the pervasive attitudes Nietzsche disseminated, attitudes they echo. His stark prophecy that “God is dead, and we killed him” thrives in this accelerating secular age where postmodernists lionized him as a prophetic voice of a new era. Tweetable Nietzsche introduces and analyzes the worldview of Friedrich Nietzsche. Nietzsche’s tweets, 140 characters or less, provide readers a distilled essence of every major aspect of his worldview. Each tweet illustrates some aspect of his worldview contributing toward a full-orbed understanding of Nietzsche’s thought.
The Tweetable Pope: A Spiritual Revolution in 140 Characters
by Michael J. O'LoughlinBoston Globe journalist and Catholic commentator Michael O’Loughlin opens a wonderful window into the heart and revolutionary mission of Pope Francis by examining his extensive and revelatory use of social media—published to coincide with the pontiff’s visit to the United States in September 2015.Michael O’Loughlin uses Pope Francis’s almost daily “tweets” to his 21 million followers to explain why this pope has captured the world’s imagination and to explore his strategy and vision for the Catholic Church. Grouped by the Pope’s most pressing concerns—forgiveness, mercy, injustice, poverty, war, joy, the environment, and more—The Tweetable Pope uses Francis’ pithy 140-character (or fewer) missives as a prism to view the biographical, historical, and spiritual context of his messages and how each is part of a larger vision.O’Loughlin contends that these seemingly simple communications provide a direct line to the Pope’s heart, illuminating a peaceful, loving, and courageous visionary committed to restoring the church to the original Christian tenets of its founder, Jesus Christ—love, mercy, grace, and compassion—and reshaping it as a force for change to help the most needy. A thoughtful and enlightening examination of how the pope is using this exciting and fascinating new medium to communicate directly to his flock, The Tweetable Pope is an inspiring and moving testimony of how we, too, can be more centered on what matters most to God.
Twelfth Angel
by Og Mandino"A very special story about life and love and courage."MERLIN OLSEN, SPORTSCASTERJohn Harding had a high-powered career, a loving wife, and a beautiful son. He's lost it all and has returned to his home town of Boland, New Hampshire, teetering on the brink of suicide. But an old friend asks John to manage his old Little League team, the Angels. Reluctantly, he agrees, and meets a hopeless player who bears a striking resemblance to his dead son--and through their extroardinary relationship, John finds the wisdom in living that he thought had slipped beyond his grasp forever....AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE LITERARY GUILDFrom the Paperback edition.
The Twelfth Demon, Mark of the Wolf Dragon (The Chronicles of Jonathan Steel #2)
by Bruce HenniganJonathan Steel is a man with no past who is destined to spend his future hunting down the most powerful demons on earth. Following the defeat of the thirteenth demon, Vivian Ketrick has plans to take control of his now-open territory. But another, and much more powerful, entity has arrived from Europe to challenge her claim. Rudolph Wulf has genetically engineered his blood to carry “vampire magick,” and he is using it to recruit an army of vampires and werewolves the likes of which the world has never seen. Raven, an assassin from Steel’s past, has also surfaced. Hired by Ketrick, she has dark plans of her own and could hold the key to Steel’s lost past. As the forces of darkness converge for battle, Steel is caught between his desire to regain his memories and his mission to save the lives of those he cares about most. Fast-paced and thrilling, The Twelfth Demon, Mark of the Wolf Dragon stretches from the slums of the big city to the shadowy world of Transylvania to explore the legend and lore of vampires and the power of cults to control lives.
The Twelfth Imam
by Joel C. RosenbergTENSIONS ARE RISING IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Iran's president vows to annihilate the United States and Israel. Israel's prime minister says someone must hit Iran's nuclear sites "before it's too late." The American president warns against a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and says negotiations are the key to finding peace. And amid it all, rumors are swirling throughout the region of a mysterious religious cleric claiming to be the Islamic messiah known as the Mahdi or the Twelfth Imam. Word of his miracles, healings, signs, and wonders is spreading like wildfire. CIA operative David Shirazi was born for this moment. He is recruited and sent into Tehran with one objective: use all means necessary to disrupt Iran's nuclear weapons program, without leaving American fingerprints and without triggering an apocalyptic new war. But time is running out.
Twelve Against the Gods: The Story of Adventure
by William BolithoAn instant bestseller when first published in 1929—biographies of twelve bold individuals from history and what they did to separate themselves from the pack. In his trademark journalist style, author William Bolitho details the lives of twelve great adventurers—Alexander the Great, Casanova, Christopher Columbus, Mahomet, Lola Montez, Cagliostro (and Seraphina), Charles XII of Sweden, Napoleon I, Lucius Sergius Catiline, Napoleon III, Isadora Duncan, and Woodrow Wilson. Bolitho elucidates both the struggles and successes that made these figures so iconic, and demonstrates how they all battled convention and conformity to achieve enduring fame and notoriety. &“We are born adventurers,&” Bolitho writes, &“and the love of adventures never leaves us till we are very old; old, timid men, in whose interest it is that adventure should quite die out. This is why all the poets are on one side, and all the laws on the other; for laws are made by, and usually for, old men.&” Though his essays are nearly one hundred years old, they encompass the timeless values of perseverance, bravery, and strength of spirit that have proven to resonate with the pioneers and thought leaders of today.&“It&’s really quite good.&” —Elon Musk&“Twelve Against the Gods provides an interesting perspective on what drove and impeded this group of adventurers . . . A good read for anyone who&’s interested in history or looking to find some motivation to switch things up and break the rules.&” —Áine Cain, Business Insider&“I think Twelve Against the Gods is also very appropriate for this day and age. We need adventurers, and there still are a lot of adventurers.&” —China Ryall, daughter of William Bolitho
The Twelve Birds of Christmas
by Stephen MossNaturalist Stephen Moss digs beneath the surface of some of our most popular Christmas carols in an ornithological celebration of the Festive Season.Using the structure of the carol as a jumping off point, he explores the place of twelve fascinating British birds in our history, culture and landscape. Some of the birds are obvious, there's the swan and of course the partridge. Other chapters are loose interpretations of a verse: for drummers drumming he delves into the woodpecker's distinctive drumming tap. Woodpeckers, he explains, have special padded skulls to mitigate against using its head like hammer drills. They carefully select dead trees for the most hollow, sonorous sound.With brilliant anecdotes and insights, Stephen Moss weaves history, culture, bird behaviour and folklore into a compelling narrative for each species, tracing its fortunes over the past two centuries.'A superb naturalist and writer' Chris Packham author of Finger in the Sparkle Jar'Moss has carved out an enviable niche as a chronicler of the natural world' Daily Mail
The Twelve Blessings of Christmas
by T. J. MillsThe perfect book to create wonderful, homemade memories!<P><P> The 12 Blessings of Christmas is a delightful celebration of the season, bringing out the best of blessings that make Christmastime so joyous. Memories, friends,music, faith, kindness, beauty, warmth, love, giving, peace, and faith--each blessing is highlighted with kid-friendly crafts, old-fashion recipes, poems, and music. Sprinkled throughout are tidbits of history behind each blessing adding a richness and appreciation for how some popular traditions began. Combine all of this with updated design, country-inspired collection with a ribbon marker and charm, and you've got a perfect gift for bringing a smile to someone's heart.
Twelve Classic Christmas Stories: A Feast of Yuletide Tales
by Timothy LarsenA feast of great literature—12 Classic Christmas Stories all in one volume!Celebrate this magical season with some of the greatest literary figures in history. The wisdom and warmth of Christmas are wrapped in the stories of beloved and gifted authors such as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, G. K. Chesterton, Willa Cather, Conan Doyle, Washington Irving, George MacDonald, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anthony Trollope, and other classic storytellers.Not only will you be immersed in the Christmas spirit, but you will draw from the insight of historian Dr. Timothy Larsen who introduces each tale, sharing with readers the history, background, and inspiration behind the literature.This collection invites us to contemplate and savor all that is good and true about God&’s redemptive story and our call to be Christ-like. The stories call us to generosity, reconciliation, and sacrifice. They encourage us to live with joy and gratitude. Hope and wonder abound as gather your family around the fire and read aloud the Twelve Classic Christmas Stories.Increasing our love for great tales and for Christmas, this beautiful hardcover book is the perfect gift.