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Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila
by St. Teresa of AvilaIn this landmark of Christian mysticism, the revered Carmelite nun presents moving accounts of her profound religious experiences and ultimate union with God. St. Teresa wrote this memoir at the behest of her confessor. It offers a warm, accessible account of her transformation into an impassioned leader and reformer of church doctrine.St. Teresa recounts her childhood and education in sixteenth-century Spain, her physical afflictions and spiritual crises, her many visions and mystical encounters, and her determination to embrace the contemplative life. In describing the ascent of the soul, she explains the core of her theology as a four-stage process that progresses from mental prayer to divine rapture. Next to Don Quixote, this timeless work constitutes Spain's most popular prose classic. It forms an excellent introduction to the saint's other writings and to the Christian tradition of mystical literature.
Autobiography of a Pioneer: or, the Nativity, Experience, Travels, and Ministerial Labors of Rev. Samuel Pickard
by Samuel PickardRev Samuel Pickard (1820 – 1899) was a Quaker who converted to Baptism and began an astounding career in preaching the Good Word in the Mid-West and beyond. Starting his ministry in Iowa, when it was still a territory, and moving around the states converting many, raising many churches, participating in the Revival movement and aiding his brethren. In this autobiography he recounts his many trials and tribulations in bringing the word of God to many around the States.
Autobiography of a Sadhu: A Journey into Mystic India
by RampuriThe first insider account of an ancient and secretive tradition • By the first foreigner to become a member, and later an elder, of the Juna Akhara, the oldest and largest grouping of Naga Babas • Filled with true accounts of magic, miracles, ghosts, and austerities • With lessons on Hindu gods, ayurveda, and Indian culture woven throughout After traveling at age 18 from his native California to India in 1969, Rampuri was drawn to the Naga Babas, an ancient and wild order of naked yogis whom he calls the “Hell’s Angels of Indian Spirituality.” Organized into a sect by Adi Shankara in the 5th century BC, the Naga Babas see themselves as the ultimate protectors of the Sanatan Dharma, or what we call the Hindu religion. Rampuri became a disciple of a Naga Baba--a master shaman sadhu--from Rajasthan and, as foretold by astrological prophecy, soon found himself the first foreigner to become an initiate of the Juna Akhara, the oldest and largest grouping of Naga Babas with more than 50,000 sadhu members. From drinking the “Nectar of Immortality” at the source of the Ganges River to allegations of tantric murder, this autobiography is filled with true accounts of magic, miracles, ghosts, and austerities, with lessons on Hindu gods, ayurveda, mantra, and Indian culture woven throughout. Through his journey of extremes, Rampuri takes us into the mystic heart of India.
Autobiography of a Yogi
by Paramhansa YoganandaThroughout the decades, one title that continues to appear on best-seller lists is Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi. This timeless book remains a seminal work in the field of Eastern religion -- the definitive introduction to the science and philosophy of yoga meditation that draws more readers with each passing year. All our editions of the Autobiography include extensive material added by the author after the first edition was published, including a final chapter on the closing years of his life. Also included are numerous high-quality photographs and a complete subject index.
Autobiography of a Yogi: (With Pictures)
by Paramhansa YoganandaOne of the Top 100 Spiritual Books of the Twentieth CenturyNew Bonus Materials added to this edition include The last chapter that Yogananda wrote covering the years 1946-1951 that wasnot available in the original edition. The eulogy that Yogananda wrote for Gandhi. A new afterword by Swami Kriyananda, one of Yogananda's closest disciples.This is a new edition, featuring previously unavailable material, of true spiritualclassic, Autobiography of a Yogi one of the best-selling eastern philosophytitles of all-time, with millions of copies sold, named one of the best and mostinfluential books of the 20th century.This highly prized verbatim reprinting of the original 1946 edition is theONLY one available free from textual changes made after Yoganandas death.This updated edition contains bonus materials, including a last chapter thatYogananda himself wrote in 1951, five years after the publication of the firstedition. It is the only version of this chapter available without posthumouschanges.Yogananda was the first yoga master of India whose mission it was to liveand teach in the West. His first-hand account of his life experiences includes childhoodrevelations, stories of his visits to saints and masters in India, and long-secretteachings of Self-realization that he made available to the Western reader.
Autobiography of a Yogi: Reprint Of The Philosophical Library 1946 First Edition
by Paramhansa YoganandaThe spiritual journey of the man who introduced yoga to the West, and inspired practitioners from George Harrison to Steve Jobs. The remarkable life story of Paramhansa Yogananda is the groundbreaking work that introduced millions of Westerners to the practices of meditation and Kriya Yoga. Yogananda tells of his childhood in Gorakhpur, India, with his Bengali family, and his quest to find a guru who could satiate his desire for wisdom. After becoming a monk, he began his teachings of Kriya Yoga. But when he accepted an invitation to speak at a religious congress in Boston in 1920, his knowledge found an entirely new audience, as he then traveled across America lecturing and finally establishing the Self-Realization Fellowship in Los Angeles, where he was able to complete this classic work of spiritual expression. Autobiography of a Yogi has been in print for over seventy years, sold over four million copies, and been translated into forty-six languages, spreading the wisdom of one of the most highly revered teachers of the Hindu religion and philosophy. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Autobiography: 1907-1937, Journey East, Journey West
by Mircea Eliade translated by Mac Linscott Ricketts"Here finally are Eliade's memoirs of the first thirty years of his life in Mac Linscott Rickett's crisp and lucid English translation. They present a fascinating account of the early development of a Renaissance talent, expressed in everything from daily and periodical journalism, realistic and fantastic fiction, and general nonfiction works to distinguished contributions to the history of religions. Autobiography follows an apparently amazingly candid report of this remarkable man's progression from a mischievous street urchin and literary prodigy, through his various love affairs, a decisive and traumatic Indian sojourn, and active, brilliant participation in pre-World War II Romanian cultural life. "—Seymour Cain, Religious Studies Review
Autobiography: A Working Philosophy
by Eric GillERIC GILL’s iconoclastic ideas on modern civilization, art, sex, and life generally, drop like bombshells from the pages of this account of his search for “The City of God.”Completely devoid of social or professional ambition and detesting material success, this artist of the first order preferred to live the simple life of a stone cutter and craftsman.Richly illustrated with 36 gravure reproductions of the author’s most outstanding work.
Autocorrect: Stories
by Etgar KeretFrom one of the most acclaimed masters of the short story form whom the New York Times calls &“Genius,&” a darkly funny collection of stories explores themes of identity, reality, and meaning.Etgar Keret is the world&’s most famous living Israeli writer, known for writing short stories that are lean and accessible in style, and whimsical, surrealist, and darkly funny in subject. His work explores life&’s smallest, most unremarkable interactions in ways that are profound and unusual. The characters populating his fiction have relatable work and relationship problems. They live in a world of ever-advancing technology, but it is always degraded by the baseness of human passions and brutality: a character&’s partner is a reality show contestant from a parallel dimension; another finds the asteroid they paid to have named after their wife is scheduled to collide with earth; and an elderly widow convinces a popular AI program to commit suicide.These stories speak to our current moment in time: the uncertainty and fragility—full of misunderstandings and miscommunications—while looking for reasons and the strength to find hope. His stories reveal the fault lines and uncomfortable truths in our society in a style that is memorably his own.
Autonomie der Kunst?: Zur Aktualität eines gesellschaftlichen Leitbildes (Kunst und Gesellschaft)
by Uta Karstein Nina Tessa ZahnerDer Band diskutiert in interdisziplinärer Breite die Frage, inwiefern Kunst autonom oder von ihren jeweiligen Kontexten abhängig ist.
Autopotenziamento 101
by Dr Rosie KuhnRivelando convinzioni specifiche che creano resistenza all'essere potenti e di successo, si è quindi a disposizione per spostare queste convinzioni verso qualcosa di molto più responsabilizzante. Questo ti permette di avere senza sforzo quello che dici di volere. In Self-Empowerment 101, decodifichiamo le interpretazioni che interferiscono con la manifestazione della vita che si desidera; investighiamo i veri sequestratori di ostaggi, quelli che sabotano qualsiasi movimento oltre il bordo della vostra zona di benessere; paura del potere personale, paura del successo e paura del fallimento. Esplorerete il vostro stand per l'invulnerabilità, che limita la volontà di andare oltre la vostra zona di sicurezza. Indaghiamo anche la speranza, la fede e la conoscenza come compagni di viaggio essenziali. Potenziare se stessi per essere con ciò che più ti mette di fronte all'integrità e alla responsabilità è la linea di fondo per una vita autonoma.
Autoridad Espiritual
by Watchman NeeÉste es un libro profundo y a la vez sencillo, que debe leerse con detenimiento y oración. En una época en que los cimientos de la autoridad corren peligro de desmoronarse en la iglesia, en el hogar, en la sociedad y en otros aspectos de la vida en general, el autor nos ofrece consejos y enseñanzas que podrán ser norte y guía en nuestra vida. "Que vuestra autoridad no exceda vuestro ministerio", nos aconseja Watchman Nee en una de sus páginas.
Autumn Song (Seasons of the Heart #2)
by Martha RogersWhy does everyone think a girl’s only lot in life is to find a husband and settle down? Kathleen Muldoon is twenty-three and tired of ranch living. Fiercely independent and determined to become a nurse, she has left her family’s ranch to study medicine under Old Doc Jensen andlive in town with her Aunt Mae, who runs a boardinghouse. Daniel Monroe has just arrived in Porterfield to set up his law practice. Sparks fly when he is introduced to Kate at the boardinghouse, but the initial attraction quickly dissolves into an argument, the first of many. Daniel is enamored with Kate but uncomfortable with her independent spirit and dreams of becoming a nurse. When trouble erupts between the ranchers and lumberjacks over timber rights, Kate is furious to learn that Daniel has worked out an agreement she believes will destroy her father’s land. Can they overcome their pride and help each other become everything God wants them to be? Set in the late 1800s, the Seasons of the Heart series follows the lives of four women and their families, weaving together their stories of faith, life, and love as they bond in friendship only God could orchestrate.
Autumn Brides: A Year of Weddings Novella Collection (A Year of Weddings Novella)
by Kathryn Springer Katie Ganshert Beth K. VogtHappily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at three autumn weddings . . .A September Bride by Kathryn SpringerWhen Annie moves to Red Leaf, she&’s ready to call the little town home, but Deputy Jesse Kent can&’t believe his mother has handed the keys to her bookshop over to a woman she met on the internet. Jesse has seen his mother taken advantage of before, and he decides to keep a close eye on this Annie Price. But when a close eye turns into a historical wedding reenactment with Jesse and Annie as the couple, make-believe nuptials quickly give way to real-life emotions.An October Bride by Katie GanshertNo one but Jake and Emma know the true reason they&’re getting married—so Emma&’s dying father can walk her down the aisle. While Jake and Emma plan an autumn wedding together, it becomes clear that their agreement has a few complications—the biggest being their true feelings for each other.A November Bride by Beth K. VogtHaving celebrated the big 3–0 by ending a relationship, Sadie is tired of romantic relationships-by-text. The only man she knows willing to put down his iPhone and have face-to-face conversations with her is Erik. It&’s time to put a 21st-century twist on the Sadie Hawkins&’ tradition of a woman going after her man. But when he realizes he&’s fallen for her, can Erik convince Sadie his just-for-fun dates were the prelude to &“&’til death do us part&”?
Autumn Crescendo: Four Novellas Celebrating the Changing Seasons of Life
by Andrea Boeshaar Sally Laity Dianna Crawford DiAnn MillsWhere have all the years gone? "When the glow of youth fades and the nest empties, four women find themselves in a new stage of life--a time to let their hearts play a new melody. Kristin Robinson returns to teaching as her husband takes early retirement due to an injury. Now that their children are gone, she hardly knows the man she married. Can she hear a romantic September Sonata when her heart tends toward discord? Abby Martin is ready to sell her business and start a new chapter in life. But her plans are disturbed by a run-in with an old flame. Convinced that she's already had her love of a lifetime, she has no desire to be pursued. But when an October Waltz begins to play, will she dance to the call of love? Jill Lawrence's life is full. Her grown daughters and their families need her, and her job as a nurse gives her added purpose. But a chance encounter with her best friend from childhood creates a surprising heart flutter inside her. What will she do when the notes of the November Nocturne begin to sound off-key? Cora Dennison sacrificed her dreams of romance and marriage when she focused on raising her orphaned siblings. Now alone in a rundown farmhouse, she is resigned to living life solo. But when she hires a carpenter to fix her house, could she be inviting the song of a December Duet? God can give hearts new joy. Love can give tired lives a new spark. Experience the excitement from some of Christian fictions best loved authors."
Autumn Dreams (Seaside Seasons #3)
by Gayle RoperCassandra Merton, newly forty and never married, is intrigued and intimidated by the rich forty-four-year-old bachelor who arrives at her Seaside, New Jersey, bed-and-breakfast. Management and finance specialist Dan Harmon is there to contemplate his life's significance as a result of witnessing the September 11 tragedy. Meanwhile, Cass dares to resist being the family doormat for the first time in her life, as she struggles to care for her teenage niece and nephew as well as her aging, deteriorating parents. Strengthened by each other, the two Baby Boomers dedicate themselves to untangling life's puzzles -- and a local mystery.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Autumn Grace (A Season Novel #2)
by Marianne EllisWith the change of seasons comes a change of heart--and an unexpected journey of love, compassion, and discovery . . . The oldest of seven daughters, Ruth Schrock has grown up believing that her uncompromising father has never really approved of her independent nature. Though devoted to her community and her faith, she's always found it difficult to follow the straight and narrow path of a deacon's daughter. When Ruth is asked to teach in a nearby community, she jumps at the opportunity--feeling that God has given her a chance at a life of meaning. Ruth never could have guessed that her new path would lead to Levi Yoder. Handsome Levi is a shy and quiet man. He lives alone and seems most comfortable spending time with the injured animals he rescues and cares for. Ruth and her all-embracing love of life confuse yet captivate Levi. With her school across the road from his farm, the attraction grows--but so do the conflicts. Can these two opposites find a path they can walk together into the future?
Autumn Leaves & The Ring: Poems By Frith
by Frithjof SchuonDuring the last three years of his life Frithjof Schuon wrote approximately 3,500 short poems in his mother tongue German. These poems, which have been called &“metaphysical music,&” cover every possible aspect of spiritual doctrine, practice and virtue, as well as the role and function of beauty. They express every conceivable subtlety of spiritual and moral counsel – and this is not merely in general terms, but with uncanny intimacy, detail and precision. They express the same unerring sharpness of intellect, profundity, comprehensiveness and compassion which one finds in the range of Schuon&’s better-known dialectical writings.This book contains two collections, Autumn Leaves and The Ring, and is offered here for the first time in a bilingual English-German edition. The various sections include: Beauty, Human Questions, Doctrine, Recollections, Images, and the Soul. In these poetic teachings Schuon speaks directly to the reader, expressing every conceivable subtlety of spiritual and moral counsel. They comfort and inspire the reader to cultivate inner beauty and seek a deeper consciousness of the presence of God.
Autumn Promises
by Kate WelshA lighthearted and touching Laurel Glen story in which Meg Taggert and Evan Alton discover a second chance at love with one another.
Autumn Skies: Lake Season, Carolina Breeze, Autumn Skies (A Bluebell Inn Romance #3)
by Denise HunterFacing the past is easier if you don&’t have to face it alone.The Bluebell Inn is turning a profit, and it&’s time for the Bennett siblings to sell it and move on. Only Grace has plans to stay in the small lake town of Bluebell, North Carolina, where she hopes her growing outfitters business will save her from the loneliness of her siblings&’ departure and the persistent sense of unworthiness in her life.A gunshot wound resurrects the past for Secret Service agent Wyatt Jennings, and a mandatory leave of absence lands him in Bluebell. There he must come to grips with the tragedy that altered his life fourteen years ago.When Wyatt books a room at the Bluebell Inn, sparks fly between him and Grace. She volunteers to be his mountain guide, and he soon opens up to her, drawn to her strength and sense of humor. But both are reticent to talk about the survivor&’s guilt they each carry, and when their pasts finally collide, their budding romance might not survive the truth.From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes the third and final novel in the Bluebell Inn series.&“Denise Hunter delivers another must-read!&” —Nancy Naigle, author of Christmas Angels
Autumn Tales (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn #29)
by William Sharp Jolyn SharpA new novel celebrating the wonder of a New England Fall. The leaves are changing, and Acorn Hill is full of excitement. Louise is off on a long journey with some folks from town, and they quickly discover that the age-old practice of storytelling is still a wonderful way to pass time. Meanwhile, back at home, Alice gets caught up in a good-natured competition between Fred and Vera Humbert, and soon the whole town is involved. And Jane is about to do something crazy--and is loving it! The Howard sisters are about to learn that autumn can be a season of surprises. Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, tucked away in rural Pennsylvania, you'll never want to leave. And you'll love spending time with the Howard sisters, who have begun a new life together in their childhood home, a gracious Victorian house that is now a bed-and-breakfast called Grace Chapel Inn. Here they rekindle old memories, rediscover the bonds of sisterhood, revel in the blessings of friendship, and meet many fascinating guests along the way.
Autumn Thorns: Whisper Hollow 1 (Whisper Hollow #1)
by Yasmine GalenornFans of Ilona Andrews, Jeaniene Frost, Patricia Biggs and Christine Feehan will fall under the spell of New York Times bestseller Yasmine Galenorn's spectacular paranormal romance series. Enter Whisper Hollow at your own risk, for in this town spirits walk among the living, and the lake never gives up her dead.Whisper Hollow is no ordinary place. In this haunted town, people don't stay buried.Kerris Fellwater isn't your usual human. She's a spirit shaman who drives the dead back to their graves.Fifteen years ago, Kerris ran away from her hometown. But now she's back, and there are deadly magical forces at work, wreaking havoc.Whisper Hollow holds painful memories for Kerris, but a lot has changed. There's a mysterious new guy in town, Bryan, who Kerris feels powerfully drawn to. Together they unearth a horrifying family secret, and unravelling the mystery means working with - rather than against - the dead. Can they defeat Whisper Hollow's enemy, before it destroys them?Return to Whisper Hollow in Yasmine's next book, Shadow Silence.
Autumn Winds (Seasons of the Heart #2)
by Charlotte HubbardThe leaves are falling and there's a chill in the air in Willow Ridge, Missouri, the quaint, quiet Amish town where love, loyalty, and faith in the Old Ways are about to be put to the test . . .Autumn WindsWinds of change are blowing through Willow Ridge, and they're bringing a stranger to the Sweet Seasons Bakery. At first, widowed Miriam Lantz has misgivings about Ben Hooley, a handsome but rootless traveling blacksmith. But as she gets to know the kind-hearted newcomer, she wonders if his arrival was providential. Perhaps she could find love again--if only there weren't so many obstacles in the way. With Bishop Knepp relentlessly pursuing her hand in marriage and the fate of her beloved café at stake, Miriam must listen to God and her heart to find the happiness she longs for and the love she deserves. "A heartwarming new voice for fans of Beverly Lewis." --Emma MillerDon't Miss The Debut Of The Seasons Of The Heart SeriesSummer Of Secrets
Autumn's Angel
by Robin Lee HatcherIt all started with an ad in a mail-order bride catalogue . . .Luvena would be perfect for Clay if she didn't come with kids. But kids are a deal breaker, especially in a rough-and-trouble mining town. The trouble is, there's no money to send them back . . .
Autumn's Awakening
by Irene BrandNO ONE CAN CHANGE THE PAST...But after an eight-year absence, Autumn Weaver was finally home for a brief stay, and hoping to find forgiveness and heal family wounds. She never thought she’d run into the man who’d captured her heart as a young girl, and who’d permeated every dream since.Nathan Holland had awakened Autumn’s eighteen-year-old love. Despite the strife that had plagued her family, with him, she’d been able to forget. But at a pivotal moment she’d made the wrong choice. And now-even with time passed-she wasn’t sure if Nathan would forgive her.But with God’s help everything was possible....