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Essential Mystic Prayers
by Paraclete PressPeople from all faiths and none at all find in the prayers of the mystical traditions expressions that speak to their deepest needs. Whether appealing for knowledge, seeking a sense of the love of God, or about asceticism, questions and doubts, or contemplation and action, each of these prayers (from Christian and other religious tradition sources) are vibrantly alive. Rooted in classic sources, each prayer in Essential Mystic Prayers is important, especially now, in the 21st century. This book collects some of the most beautiful of these prayers. In flame of sunrise bathe my mind, that when I wake, clear-eyed may be my soul's desire. —Fiona Macleod, Scotland, 19th centuryHow should the God who made heaven and earth come into me? Is there any room in me for you, my Lord, my God? —St. Augustine, Africa, 5th century Praise be to Thee, Most Supreme God, Thy Beauty do we worship, to Thee do we give willing surrender. — from Sufi morning prayers
Il segreto del coccodrillo: Un racconto educativo per bambini e bambine per potenziare l’autostima.
by A. P. HernándezEmilio è un pappagallo grigio dalla coda rossa. Vive in Africa con la sua famiglia e con molti altri animali. Emilio sa che ha molte ragioni per essere felice: ha genitori e fratelli meravigliosi e, come se non bastasse, vive in un'acacia gigante, uno degli alberi più grandi, più belli e con uno dei migliori panorami di tutta l'Africa. Ma Emilio non è felice. La sua piccola testa da pappagallo si preoccupa sempre di tutto. E se la sua casa-albero scomparisse? E se un giorno, al risveglio, si ritrovasse da solo? E se qualche volta, in pieno volo, perdesse le forze e cadesse a terra? Ma la sua vita cambia completamente quando incontra Francesco, il coccodrillo più felice del mondo. Perché Francesco ha un segreto che gli permette di essere sempre felice. Sai qual è?
Faithfully Yours: The Amazing Bond Between Us and the Animals We Love
by Peggy FrezonWith inspiring stories of devotion, protection, healing, compassion, and faith, Faithfully Yours explores why we love animals so much. You will meet:A schnauzer that rescued his owner after a devastating lightning strike.A 40-foot whale that shocked her rescuers when she helped to save a baby whale trapped in a fishing net.A miniature horse that guides a blind teacher.A cat that comforts stressed-out college students. As well as people who love animals in extraordinary ways:The dog trainer who transformed an unwanted shelter dog into a Broadway star.The man who became a voice for the humane treatment of farm animals.The woman who gave up everything to help street dogs and, in turn, learned lessons of trust and love.Faithfully Yours will warm your heart and enhance your appreciation of God's wonderful creation. For anyone who's ever loved, and known the love of, a special animal.
El Jardín Metropolitano: Una guía para la jardinería urbana
by Jordan GreenfieldEn el ajetreo de la vida urbana, donde la belleza de la naturaleza es ocultada por toneladas de cemento, la idea de practicar jardinería parece ser un sueño lejano. Sin embargo, la importancia de los jardines en áreas urbanas no debe ser relegada pues a medida que las ciudades crecen y la población aumenta, la necesidad de contar con espacios verdes se vuelve más acuciante. La jardinería ofrece un refugio en medio del caos, proporcionando no sólo una fuente de alimentos frescos, sino también la oportunidad de reconectar con la naturaleza, promover el bienestar mental y fomentar actividades comunitarias.
Rosaura a un fantôme
by Miguel Campion« Katarsis » est un groupe de théâtre amateur (pour le décrire de manière positive) qui survit grâce à des subventions et d’autres aides temporelles. La chef et directrice, Beatriz, a toujours des propositions artistiques risquées en tête, mais cette fois, le groupe termine par produire une œuvre classique du « Siglo de oro » espagnol, présentée au club des retraités du village. Tout va complétement changer lorsque Rosaura apparaît. Elle va leur offrir un chèque généreux pour la production de « La vie est Sainte », la pièce que sa mère avait écrit avant de mourir, qui ne vas pas reposer en paix jusqu’à ne pas voir son œuvre représentée sur scène. Même si ce texte n’est qu’une version de l’œuvre initiale avec des rythmes absurdes créés par charcutière qui n’est plus vivante (l’argent n’a pas d’odeur), ils décident d’accepter. Ils n’ont aucune idée de ce qui les attend : Rosaura exige de participer comme actrice sur scène. Ses compétences comme actrice sont pires que celles des autres acteurs, qui ne sont pas très doués non plus, mais ce qui est plus grave, c’est que Rosaura ne vient pas seule. Des problèmes, de l’ambition, de l’infidélité, des ruptures amoureuses, de la mauvaise foi, de l’absurdité, des délires et des apparitions fantasmagoriques vont se succéder lorsque l’on témoigne la dégradation et dissolution d’une compagnie de théâtre médiocre. Miguel Campion a présenté l’an 2000 sa première pièce de théâtre, « Rosaura a un fantôme », et a gagné cette année-là le premier prix du Certamen de Teatro Joven de Navarra.
Peace and Love, Inc.
by Eduardo Capistrano>Humanity tried, and failed, to solve the problemas of relentless overpopulation. >Then came an incurable disease, that mutilated the planet's people and countries. >The new world without frontiers was delivered to the whims of the Corps. >The Virtual Net, merged with reality thanks to neurostiulation, moves society. >Welcome to the 22nd Century. >Iblis, infamous anti-corporate hacktivist—a cybercriminal, to the Corps—is surprised by a message from an ex he once worked with, and with whom things didn't end well. >Following her trail throws him headfirst through the layers of the world and of himself, hoping to find something real. Something that gives meaning to everything. >But can he deal with what awaits him?
Da bella a più bella: Come migliorare immagine interiore ed esteriore utilizzando le proprie risorse
by Paula RaduCi sono momenti nella vita quando vorresti un cambiamento. Vuoi diventare una versione migliore di te stessa e questo non deve essere un processo lungo, doloroso o affaticante. Quindi, ho messo insieme dei pratici consigli da integrare nella tua vita di ogni giorno, sviluppati apposta per aituarti a migliorare sia la tua immagine esteriore che il tuo aspetto interiore nel modo più semplice possibile.
El Preludio del Cántico: Precuela de las Crónicas del Cántico
by Michael D. YoungSigue la magia de la música en esta encantadora trilogía, que tiene lugar primero en el apogeo de la Primera Guerra Mundial en Alemania, y luego en el Reino del Cántico dentro de la caja de música de un gran y malvado músico. Los héroes abundan fuera y dentro de la caja de música, pero muchos se pierden a lo largo de este viaje épico, algunos por magia oscura. Primero sigue a los hermanos Jorgen y Karsten, El Preludio del Cántico conduce a la novela ya publicada de Michael Young, El Reino del Cántico, entrelazando la música con la fantasía oscura como nunca antes.
Chico en Venta - Trilogía Completa
by Igor LordasTrilogía completa en un solo volumen. En el país distópico de Alendor, la gente está dividida en castas y existen leyes estrictas contra el crimen. Ianto pertenece a una de las castas más bajas. En un momento de desesperación, intenta robar comida para ayudar a su familia, pero es detenido por la policía especial. Cuando pensaba que la pena de muerte sería su único destino, se sorprende al verse llevado a un lugar lujoso, donde es subastado a algunos de los hombres más ricos y poderosos del país, en un comercio ilegal de esclavos sexuales. Tras ser comprado por el magnate Eric Pitz, su relación con su nuevo dueño toma giros inesperados.
Psychology in Everyday Life
by David G. MyersThink critically, consider diverse perspectives, and improve your everyday life. Best-selling authors David Myers and Nathan DeWall’s briefest introduction to psychology speaks to all students, with no assumptions made in the vocabulary, examples, or presentation. The manageable and effective chapters help students apply psychological concepts to their own lives in meaningful and engaging ways.
Macroeconomics
by Paul KrugmanKrugman/Wells helps your students achieve economic understanding Available with Achieve, Krugman and Wells’ widely adopted text helps students reach new levels of economic understanding. The new edition is revised and enhanced, including new interactive graphs, interactive topic reviews, thorough coverage of the Covid recession, and updated analysis of aggregate demand/aggregate supply, and monetary policy.
Doors Into Prayer: An Invitation
by Emilie GriffinWhether you are a beginner at prayer or fully engaged in the life of prayer, this little book will offer profound insight and encouragement. Emilie Griffin discusses the relentless human hunger for prayer, the seeming elusiveness of God, the pitfalls of discouragement and doubt, and the whispers of consolation that come through prayer. She invites us ultimately to put the book down, to mend the ragged edges of our own prayer lives, and to set out once again on the remarkable adventure that is prayer.
Hildegard of Bingen: A Spiritual Reader
by Carmen Acevedo Butcher"Humanity, take a good look at yourself. Inside, you've got heaven and earth, and all of creation. You're a world – everything is hidden in you." –Hildegard of Bingen She was a Benedictine abbess, artist, composer, dietician, naturalist, poet, travelling preacher, mystic, and political consultant. She was a self-doubter with acute certainty in a merciful and mysterious God; a gifted healer who suffered from illness her whole life. Meet the incomparable Hildegard of Bingen. Nourishing, challenging, and idea-bursting, her writings will stir and awaken your soul. This essential reader captures the vibrant spirit and intelligence of Hildegard with selections from her songs, theological texts, liturgical music, and letters. Combined with an introduction to Hildegard's life and era, a map of Hildegard's Germany, chronology, and a thorough bibliography/discography, Hildegard of Bingen provides the ideal introduction to the thought of this fascinating medieval mystic.
The Gospel for the Person Who Has Everything
by Will Willimon Lillian DanielSecure, content, competent, reasonably happy and fulfilled, such persons of strength go their own way without any apparent discomfort at having missed the benefits of the Christian faith. . . . What do you say to the person who says, through his or her neglect of the faith, "Thanks, but I don't need it"? —from the book Bishop William Willimon brings the Gospel of Jesus Christ to life for the person who has everything – happy, fulfilled human beings, who don't feel the same level of need expressed by the downcast, the outcast, the brokenhearted, and the miserable. Willimon says that the church's message to the wretched and sad must not exclude the strong and the joyous. In nine concise, inspired chapters, he discusses these ideas: • Must one be sad, depressed, wallowing in sin and degradation, immature, and childishly dependent in order truly to hear the Good News? (See chapters 1 and 2.) • "What do we say to the strong?" (See chapters 3 and 4.) • Speaking to the strong and to the people who are weak and want to be stronger: a particular kind of evangelistic message. They have their sins, but these sins are not the sins of the weak (chapter 5). • Worship which takes God's strong love seriously (chapter 6) • Ethics which arise out of our response to that love (chapter 7) • Church as a place of continual growth and widening responsibility (chapters 8 and 9)
Journey to the Kingdom: An Insider's Look at the Liturgy and Beliefs of the Eastern Orthodox Church
by Vassilios PapavassiliouJoin other pilgrims on this potentially life-changing journey "Readers of all backgrounds will gain a fuller and more profound understanding of the Holy Liturgy, and of the life and worship of the Orthodox Church."-Fr. John Nankivell, pastor, Greek Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God, Walsall, West Midlands (England) "Father Vassilios's book will be of great use to anyone coming to the Orthodox liturgy for the first time, as well as those brought up immersed in the Byzantine liturgical tradition, but who wish to come to know and understand it more deeply."-The Very Revd Archpriest Stephen Platt, General Secretary, The Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius (www.sobornost.org) "This fresh and highly approachable study of the Orthodox Liturgy takes visitors through Royal Doors into a deeper and wider experience of the spiritual traditions of the Eastern Church."-V. Revd Fr. John A McGuckin, Professor of Byzantine Christian Studies, Columbia University, and compiler of Prayer Book of the Early Christians
Game Plan: Practical Wisdom for the College Experience
by Nic Gibson Syler ThomasCollege is a time of discovery. Are you ready for what lies ahead? How will your faith fare when you enter the new wide world of college – leaving behind the safety of home, community, and church? Drawing on their own experiences and years of ministry to young men and women during this transition, Nic and Syler provide a game plan you can follow to survive and thrive in your new environment.
The Complete Therese of Lisieux (Paraclete Giants)
by Robert J. Edmonson Therese of LisieuxThe most complete and engaging one-volume introduction to the "Little Flower" Following a thorough introduction to the saint's life, The Complete Therese presents her classic, The Story of a Soul, in complete and unabridged form. Then, unique to this edition is a portion of the original edition rarely seen, describing the saint's final days as seen through the eyes of the Sisters of the Lisieux Carmel; plus a poignant collection of over seventy firsthand anecdotes about ThÉrÈse recounted by the Sisters following her death. Also included a comprehensive selection of prayers, letters, and poems written by Therese, and in both French and English, the poem that inspired her to call herself the "Little Flower." Further appendices give important dates for her life, taking the reader up to 1997, one hundred years after her death, when Pope John Paul II declared her to be a Doctor of the Church. Beautiful engravings and photographs throughout the book give the reader a view of the Little Flower's childhood home and family, her growing-up years, life at Carmel, her death, and the original gravesite. Millions of hearts have been touched by St. ThÉrÈse of Lisieux's desire, not to be mighty and great, but to be a humble, little flower that would gladden God's eyes as he glances down at his feet. Now, yours will be, too.
Gefangen von einer abenteuerlustigen Dame: (Diebe des Ton-Buches 1)
by Sandra SookooDas Bestreben, den Fluch einer Mumie zu brechen, wird gefährlich, als ein Lord stirbt. Miles Lawrence Hawkins, fünfter Earl of Archewyne, ist allein und der letzte seiner Linie, abgesehen von einer jungen Tochter, und er hat sich damit abgefunden ... Doch als er unerwartet eine attraktive Diebin in seiner Bibliothek findet, kommen ihm Zweifel. Er wird in den wahnwitzigen Plan der Dame hineingezogen, verschiedene gestohlene Mumien aus ganz London – einschließlich des British Museum – zu bergen, und begleitet sie nur, um zu sehen, was als Nächstes passiert. Von ihrer Mission gefesselt und von ihrem Talent, das Gesetz zu umgehen, fasziniert, ist eine dringend benötigte Ablenkung vom Stress seines eigenen Lebens. Lady Emmaline Darling, eine geschickte Diebin und einziges Kind des Earl of St. Ives, steht unter dem Fluch einer Mumie. Sie glaubt, dass sie aufgrund der Vorliebe ihres Vaters, antike Gegenstände aus Ägypten zu entfernen, verdammt ist, und hat sich geschworen, ein Paar Mumien an ihren ewigen Ruheort zurückzubringen, um sein und ihr Leben zu retten. Von Miles erwischt zu werden, war nicht in ihrem Plan, und sich in seinen Charme zu verlieben auch nicht, aber sie wird alles tun, um zu sehen, dass auch er von dem Fluch befreit ist, denn ihre Geschichten sind zu eng miteinander verbunden, als dass sein Unglück nur Pech sein könnte. Als ein Lord mit Verbindungen zu beiden tot aufgefunden wird und Emmalines Schmuck am Tatort gefunden wird, ist Miles verpflichtet, ihr seinen Schutz anzubieten und zu gewähren. Trotz ihrer Weigerung zieht das Verlangen sie an und ein Skandal umgibt sie, und als Miles erneut zu einer geheimen Mission für die Krone berufen wird, muss er alles ablegen, was zu einer Belastung werden könnte, aber es ist leichter gesagt als getan, Emmaline aus Schwierigkeiten – und aus seinem Kopf – herauszuhalten.
The Joy of Full Surrender (Paraclete Essentials)
by Jean Pierre de Caussade Benet Tvedten"The will of God has nothing but sweetness, grace, and treasures for the surrendered soul"God speaks to us through every moment of every day. By facing ourselves honestly through active authentic contemplation, this timeless classic shows us the way towards comfort and fulfillment, and a life suffused with grace as we carry out God's purpose. These spiritual reflections on the mystery of faith provide wisdom, hope, and inspiration -- guidance for daily living and relationship with God, and an invitation to open our hearts, and learn to slow down and live life in the "sacrament of the present moment." "I count myself blessed that, at an important juncture in my life, a wise elder introduced me to the writings of Caussade. From them I gained not only the guidance I needed to traverse a difficult terrain, but also a permanent element in my outlook on life: an appreciation of the operation of God's providence and my need to be receptive of that providence despite the lack of full understanding and the pressure of contrary desires." —Michael Casey, O.C.S.O. from the Introduction
How (Not) to Speak of God
by Peter RollinsWith sensitivity to the Christian tradition and a rich understanding of postmodern thought, Peter Rollins argues that the movement known as the "emerging church" offers a singular, unprecedented message of transformation that has the potential to revolutionize the theological and moral architecture of Western Christianity.How (not) to Speak of God sets out to explore the theory and praxis of this contemporary expression of faith. Rollins offers a clear exploration of this embryonic movement and provides key resources for those involved in communities that are conversant with, and seeking to minister effectively to, the needs of a postmodern world. "Here in pregnant bud is the rose, the emerging new configuration, of a Christianity that is neither Roman nor Protestant, neither Eastern nor monastic; but rather is the re-formation of all of them. Here, in pregnant bud, is third-millennium Christendom." —Phyllis Tickle "I am a raving fan of the book you are holding. I loved reading it. I have already begun widely recommending it. Reading it did good for my mind and for my soul. It helped me understand my own spiritual journey more clearly, and it gave me a sense of context for the work I'm involved in. In fact, I would say this is one of the two or three most rewarding books of theology I have read in ten years." —Brian McLaren, from the Foreword
Enloqueciendo a un Marqués (Lords de Londres #2)
by Tamara GillHunter, Marqués de Aaron, tiene a la alta sociedad engañada. Exteriormente es un caballero de posición, con buenos contactos, fortuna y carisma. Interiormente, es un desastre. Su vicio –beber hasta el estupor prácticamente todos los días- casi lo asesina cuando se cruza frente a un coche de alquiler. Su salvadora, una persona como ninguna otra, es a la vista un ángel, pero con una lengua más afilada que su bastón de estoque. Cecilia Smith desaprueba la ociosidad y el despilfarro. Si hubiese nacido varón, ya se encontraría trabajando en la firma legal de su padre. Es por esto que no se escandalizó al tener que salvar de ser atropellado a un caballero borracho, cuando iba tarde para una reunión importante en una de sus varias caridades. Cuando sus esferas sociales coinciden, Hunter tanto se sorprende, como se asombra, de la muy capaz y muy hermosa señorita Smith. Cecilia, por otra parte, queda confundida y no poco preocupada, por sus suposiciones sobre el Marqués y sus demonios. Será imposible adivinar si estas dos personas de mundos diferentes pueden formar uno propio.
Eaux pourpres
by Jacob ParrQUELQUE CHOSE D'ANCIEN SE CACHE SOUS LA SURFACE... Une mission importante ramène James Luna dans sa ville natale d'Alpine Ridge. Un endroit où il s'était juré de ne jamais retourner après cet été malheureux où il a perdu son jeune frère dans une tragédie. Dès son arrivée, il se retrouve plongé dans une situation qui dépasse ses rêves les plus fous. Le danger et la mort entourent le pittoresque lac Trinity dans la forêt nationale de Shasta-Trinity. James doit concilier le poids d'une famille brisée, d'une nouvelle histoire d'amour et de la nécessité de garder en vie ceux qu'il aime. Les enjeux n'ont jamais été aussi importants. Saura-t-il résoudre le mystère et mettre fin à la menace, ou le cauchemar se poursuivra-t-il ?
I Told My Soul to Sing: Finding God with Emily Dickinson
by Kristin LeMayA surprising patron saint for all who seek or wrestle with GodA journey through faith and doubt with America's greatest poetMany readers think that Emily Dickinson rejected religion and wanted nothing to do with God. And yet her poetry and life tell a deeper story. Looking closely at twenty-five rare and resonant poems, this intimate portrait reveals how Dickinson occasionally believed, thoughtfully doubted, and in her divine wrestling, met God. In chapters on belief, prayer, mortality, immortality, and beauty, Kristin LeMay uncovers the riches of Dickinson's spiritual life and tells of her own search for God between the lines of the poems Dickinson called "hymns." "Through her deep engagement with Dickinson's poems—by turn prayers, partners, revelations, songs—LeMay has written a book that is, in Dickinson's words, 'the Heart's portrait – every Page a Pulse,' every page a kind of faith." –Sarah Sentilles, author of Breaking Up with God: A Love Story "Part spiritual autobiography, part homage to Dickinson's inexhaustible poetic genius, and part exuberant close readings of the astonishing poems in which she wrestles with questions of faith and belief, I Told My Soul to Sing is a valuable study of the poet's heterodox imagination. LeMay does not shackle Dickinson to a procrustean bed of doctrine and piety, dilute the poet's astringent ironies, or flatten the provocative ambiguities. She has a gift for choosing unfamiliar poems from the canon and for judiciously quoting and interpreting them. A smart, seriously playful, winning, and readable commentary on a quintessentially elusive, thorny, and linguistically daring American poet." –Herbert Leibowitz, editor, Parnassus: Poetry in Review
Wing Over Wing: Poems (Paraclete Poetry)
by Julie Cadwallader StaubWing Over Wing clears a path in the midst of everyday life to reveal the holy—whether catching fireflies at night, waiting at a bus stop, or experiencing the death of a loved one. This collection of beautiful poems lives at the intersection of the sacred and the ordinary, from the swirling flight of birds to conversations with the homeless. Wing Over Wing brims with compassion. The reader will find comfort and sustenance, as well as surprise and laughter, in these pages.
Près de la crête (Montagnard millionnaire #1)
by Lexy TimmsGravis la montagne pour voir le monde, et non pas pour que le monde te voit. Finalement, j’ai appris à être fort. Seul. Lincoln est un ancien marine qui se terre dans les montagnes de l’Oregon, poussé par son envie de vivre loin des gens. Heureux en solo, il préfère la paix et la tranquillité. Cependant, les démons de son passé le hantent toujours… Au cours d’une escapade, il croise le chemin de Pearl — une jeune femme en pleine randonnée en solitaire —, gravement blessée, qui a désespérément besoin de son aide. Sa blessure, ainsi qu’une tempête de neige, la contraint à se réfugier avec lui dans son chalet minuscule. La passion grimpe en flèche entre les deux, mais il ne lui révèle jamais sa véritable identité et la raison de son isolement. Est-ce que Lincoln arrivera à contrôler son désir ? Laissera-t-il les fantômes de son passé le rattraper ? Série Montagnard millionnaire Près de la crête Percer la falaise Parcourir la montagne