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Islamic Book Service The Road to Makkah
Book SynopsisThe Road to Makkah describes the happiness and sense of reality brought to one man by the Muslim way of life. The author does not wish to preach or to convert. He speaks only of his own unique experiences upon the road he has travelled.
£14.99
Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Complete Earth Chronicles
Book SynopsisThe Earth Chronicles series, with millions of copies sold worldwide, represents the culmination of Zecharia Sitchin's 30 years of intensive research into the history and prehistory of Earth and humankind as recorded by the ancient civilizations of the Near East. Within these volumes, Sitchin--one of the few scholars able to read and interpret ancient Sumerian and Akkadian clay tablets--presents indisputable millennia-old proof of humanity's extra-terrestrial forefathers, the Anunnaki, who visited Earth every 3,600 years from their home planet Nibiru. This boxed set of hardcover collector's editions with enhanced maps and diagrams includes all 7 volumes of the Earth Chronicles series: The 12th Planet, The Stairway to Heaven, The Wars of Gods and Men, The Lost Realms, When Time Began, The Cosmic Code, and The End of Days.Trade Review“In Mr. Sitchin’s [work], evolution and creationism collide.” * New York Times *“For thousands of years priests, poets, and scientists have tried to explain how man was created. Now a recognized scholar has come forth with a theory that is most astonishing of all.” * United Press International *“Exciting . . . credible . . . most provocative and compelling.” * Library Journal *“Sitchin is a zealous investigator into man’s origins . . . a dazzling performance.” * Kirkus Reviews *“. . . the most important books on Earth’s roots ever written.” * East West Journal *“Anyone whose Sitchin paperbacks are suffering the ravages of the years will appreciate this new collector's edition, as will those who've only read Sitchin's most recent works.” * Ruth Parnell, Nexus Magazine, October 2014 *
£55.25
Authentic Media ERV Holy Bible Hardback Black, Anglicized, (Easy
Book SynopsisThe fully anglicized text uses the accurate and accessible ERV (Easy-to-Read Version) translation. The contemporary language makes the ERV Holy Bible easy to get into, so that you can get a lot out of it! Many extra features are included to help you understand the Bible, including introductions to each Bible book, 164 studies that dig deeper into key passages, and 275 insight boxes that help explain the meaning of certain verses. The ERV Holy Bible is the perfect choice to help you get into the Bible for yourself and develop strong foundations in the faith. Content Benefits: The ERV Holy Bible is a contemporary and accessible translation that is bursting with extra features that will help you understand and live out God’s Word today. • Contemporary translation which is relevant and accurate • Simple to understand • Anglicized text, with UK spelling and grammar • Ideal for new Christians or anyone just starting out reading the Bible • Perfect for anyone wanting to dig deeper into the Bible • Introductory notes size up the setting and discover the Who, When and What of each Bible book • Introductions to both the Old and New Testaments help set the scene • 164 Bible Bit pages help you dig deeper and explore key passages • 275 Insight boxes enable you to probe passages and explore the meaning of verses • Easy to read type in two columns • Font size 8.5pt • A dictionary helps explains difficult or key words • How to read the Bible section helps readers get started • Maps of key periods • A list of Bible verses to help in various situations • Presentation page • Ribbon marker • Adapted from the Authentic Youth Bible
£17.99
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Uk HOLY BIBLE King James Version KJV
Book SynopsisAn ideal gift for anyone getting married, this classic white Bible, in an attractive new slipcase, comes with silver page edges, a marker ribbon, and a presentation page to dedicate your gift personally.The King James Bible is the UK's most popular translation. With the beauty and poetry of traditional English, it is an elegant and fitting gift for a newly married couple, and a symbol of God's blessing for their marriage.This compact edition has:* silver ribbon marker* silver gilt-edged pages* attractive protective slipcase* Presentation page for your personal inscriptionCollins offers a range of Bibles for every need. Please be in touch with us to see our full catalogue.Trade Review‘There is no doubt in my mind that the King James Bible and not Shakespeare set this language on its path to become a universal language on a scale unprecedented before or since.’- Melvyn Bragg
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Mystic Jesus
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£18.70
Yale University Press Against the Academics
Book SynopsisTrade Review“It is a delight to see this beautifully smooth English translation of Against the Academics, with commentary that is both learned and engaging! Foley’s Augustine will reach students, scholars, and many others too.”—John C. Cavadini, University of Notre Dame“Michael Foley’s translations of Augustine’s dialogue Against the Academics is accurate and elegantly written, and his Introduction will provide both students and advanced scholars with a guide to Augustine’s early thinking on the Christian contemplative life.”—Brian Stock, University of Toronto and Collège de France“Foley’s text of Against the Academics is a valuable resource for students and scholars alike. The translation is accurate and readable, and the extensive commentary is full of insightful analysis.”—Blake Dutton, Loyola University ChicagoPraise for the series: “Foley’s exceptional labors now allow modern Anglophone readers to access the treasure of these dialogues, along with the related On the Immortality of the Soul. In each of Foley’s four volumes, an excellent translation is accompanied by a short introduction, then a commentary slightly longer than Augustine’s text, as well as hundreds of footnotes. Each volume stands on its own for classroom use.”—Daniel E. Burns, Review of Politics “Michael Foley’s orchestration of the Cassiciacum dialogues—a four-part translation, annotation, and commentary—renders Augustine’s most important voice, the voice of the seeker, readily available to a broad readership. These are perfect teaching texts, and they are equally compelling for experts. This welcome return of the dialogues, separate and yet intimately related in Foley’s handling of them, marks the most important literary event in Augustinian studies since Peter Brown’s biography.”—James Wetzel, Villanova University “Yale University Press has excelled in publishing these beautiful volumes. Michael Foley models good translation, deeply engaged with the intricacies of the Latin and yet flowing elegantly and readably across the page. Foley’s commentary introduces the reader carefully and invitingly into these important and complex texts from Augustine’s first years as a Christian writer. They belong on the shelves of all who value the wisdom of the early Christian tradition.”—Lewis Ayres, Durham University “A truly impressive undertaking.”—Marc D. Guerra, Assumption College “A consistent, faithful and elegant translation of the crucial but relatively neglected dialogues by Augustine of Hippo.”—Simon Oliver, Durham University “Michael Foley’s lively, precise new translation makes this dramatic dialogue accessible to today’s reader, adding yet another dimension to our understanding of the endless breadth of Augustine’s developing thought.”—Brian Daley, University of Notre Dame “Foley has provided a vital and long-needed service, giving us lively, engaging and accurate translations, and commentaries that are well-grounded without being overwhelming.”—Erik Kenyon, Bryn Mawr Classical Review “Michael P. Foley has given us a clear, compelling, and valuable resource in his new translation of Augustine’s inaugural work as a Christian convert. . . . Foley’s commentary and introductions somehow manage to be both informative and contextualizing without overshadowing the intricacies and insights of the text they are in service of.”—Zachary Thomas Settle, Augustinian Studies “Michael Foley’s new translation of Augustine’s Cassiciacum dialogues (of which the first two of a projected four volumes are now available) is clear, useful, and long overdue.”—Elizabeth Klein, Theological Studies “Foley is to be congratulated on providing a good critical edition and not least a readable translation of the text.”—Nicholas Paxton, Melita Theologica “Foley’s translation reads easily and is transparent. Literal translation and identical formatting in each volume contribute substantially to the reader’s insight into the plan of the Cassiciacum dialogues. Michael Foley’s reading and translation are convincing in many respects.”—Martin Claes, Augustiniana “Foley’s translations and commentaries on the Cassiciacum dialogues offer a smooth presentation of Augustine’s ear
£999.99
Yale University Press The Stripping of the Altars
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A magnificent scholarly achievement, a compelling read, and not a page too long to defend a thesis which will provoke passionate debate."—Patricia Morison, Financial Times"Duffy wants to show the vitality and appeal of late medieval Catholicism; and to prove that it exerted a diverse and vigorous hold over the imagination and loyalty of the people up to the very moment of Reformation. He suceeds triumphantly."—Susan Brigden, London Review of Books"Deeply imaginative, movingly written, and splendidly illustrated."—Maurice Keen, New York Review of Books"[This book] at last gives the culture of the late Middle Ages in England its due, and helps us to see the period as it was and not as Protestant reformers and their intellectual descendants imagined it to be. . . . A monumental and deeply felt work."—Gabriel Josipovici, Times Literary Supplement"Sensitively written and beautifully produced, this book represents a major contribution to the Reformation debate."—Norman Tanner, The Times, London"A mighty and momentous book: a book to be read and re-read, pondered and revered; a subtle, profound book written with passion and eloquence, and with masterly control."—J. J. Scarisbrick, The Tablet "This book will afford enjoyment and enlightenment to layman and specialist alike. Duffy sweeps the reader along through its six hundred pages by a style which eschews both jargon and pedantry, by his lively and absorbing detail, his piercing insights, patient analysis, and his vigor in debate."—Peter Heath, Times Literary Supplement"Unfailingly temperate, judicious, and scholarly. . . . [The book] has a fascinating story to tell."—James Bowman, The Sunday Telegraph"The first serious attempt by a historian to restore Mary's reputation in more than four hundred years."—Simon Denison, The Sunday Telegraph"Duffy offers an unrivaled picture of late medieval parochial religion, with all its ritual symbolism and visual imagery."—Keith Thomas, The Observer"Anyone interested in the liturgy and buildings of the church, or in the vivid lay participation in religious life of the later middle ages, will find the book an inspiration, and should read it with the utmost care."—Dorothy M. Owen, Lincolnshire History and Archaeology
£16.99
Zondervan The Purpose Driven Life Selected Thoughts and
Book SynopsisThis beautiful keepsake book provides a priceless reminder of the bountiful life God has planned for your graduates, helping them uncover and understand His purpose for their life.Graduates have choices to make beyond what college to attend or what job to accept. What will they do with their lives? And for whom will they live?Based on the New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life, the collection of thoughts and Scriptures inside these pages will help high school and college graduates develop deeper meaning for their life by embracing these key truths: You were planned for God''s pleasure You were formed for a family and community You were created to become like Christ You were shaped for serving God You were made for a mission More than just a book, The Purpose Driven Life: Selected Thoughts and Scriptures for the Graduate, now updated and expa
£11.69
Zondervan NASB Pew and Worship Bible Hardcover Black 1995
Book SynopsisThe NASB Pew and Worship Bible is perfect for any church pew or classroom and matches page-for-page with the NASB Preacher’s Bible. Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print typeface.
£999.99
Tuttle Publishing Shaolin Kung Fu
Book SynopsisTrade Review"…The authors did an excellent job at going deep into the surface of the style, a helpful beginning for those interested and a further study for those with experience in traditional Chinese martial arts…Grayscale photos and illustrations also help paint a clearer picture as to what the written instructions describe." -- Martial Journal
£12.59
Time Warner Trade Publishing Galatians: A Biblical Study
Book SynopsisWalk the path of holiness, stir your faith in God, and break free from the bonds of a sinful nature with Joyce Meyer's Galatians commentary, featuring inspiring questions and space for your reflections.Paul's letter to the church at Galatia speaks largely to how important it was to Paul that the people embrace unity in Christ, no matter their differences. Galatians teaches that we're only justified by faith in Christ only and encourages us to pursue a life of holiness, not in our own strength, but in the knowledge of God's empowering grace in our lives. In this comprehensive study tool, Joyce Meyer offers an in-depth look at Galatians and emphasizes that we are not only saved by faith, we must learn to live by faith as well.
£12.34
Red Wheel/Weiser A Tea Witch's Grimoire: Magickal Recipes for Your
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£12.59
Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Gospel of Thomas: The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus
Book SynopsisOne of the cache of codices and manuscripts discovered in Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas, unlike the canonical gospels, does not contain a narrative recording Christ's life and prophecies. Instead it is a collection of his teachings--what he actually said. These 114 logia, or sayings, were collected by Judas Didymus Thomas, whom some claim to be Jesus's closest disciple. No sooner was this gospel uncovered from the sands of Upper Egypt than scholars and theologians began to bury it anew in a host of conflicting interpretations and polemics. While some say it is a hodgepodge from the canonical gospels, for others it is the source text from which all the gospel writers drew their material and inspiration. In this new translation of the Gospel of Thomas, Jean-Yves Leloup shows that the Jesus recorded by the ""infinitely skeptical and infinitely believing"" Thomas has much in common with gnostics of non-dualistic schools. Like them, Jesus preaches the coming of a new man, the genesis of the man of knowledge. In this gospel, Jesus describes a journey from limited to unlimited consciousness. The Jesus of Thomas invites us to drink deeply from the well of knowledge that lies within, not so that we may become good Christians but so we may attain the self-knowledge that will make each of us, too, a Christ.Trade Review"Among all the astonishing documents unearthed in 1945 near the desert village of Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas has made the greatest impact on our understanding of Christianity. . . . The words in this text have the power to touch an unknown part of ourselves that brings with it an undeniable recognition of truth and hope." * Jacob Needleman, author of Lost Christianity and The American Soul *"In this remarkable book, scholar-mystic Jean-Yves Leloup invites us to meditate on the ‘eternal jewel,’ the revelation of Jesus, and on the reign of God spread all around us, within and without. May these logia of Jesus translated from the Gospel of Thomas fall on good soil and yield a bountiful harvest of peace, justice, and enlightenment." * Margaret Starbird, author of The Woman with the Alabaster Jar: Mary Magdalen and the Holy Grail *"Leloup (The Gospel of Mary Magdalene; The Gospel of Philip), founder of the Institute of Other Civilization Studies and the International College of Therapists, reminds readers early in his introduction that 'whether we like it or not, Yeshua of Nazareth was not a writer. It is therefore impossible to speak of 'the authentic words of Jesus'.' Because spoken words, later recorded, bear the indelible imprint of the listener, Leloup emphasizes that they represent only part of the truth; he invites us to consider the Gospels as a whole as '[d]ifferent points of view that exist both within us and outside of us, in historical and meta-historical dimensions.' Thus he humbly offers his translation as one among many. Following the complete text of the Gospel of Thomas, presented in both Coptic and an elegantly translated English (by Joseph Rowe, from the French) Leloup delicately unfolds its petals of meaning, logion (saying) by logion. Simultaneously inspiring and enlightening, his interpretation far surpasses mere exegesis, instead intricately melding the now with the then, the self with the Christ. Paraphrases from Meister Eckhart intermingle with quotations from Kafka and Dostoyevski, which coincide with wide-ranging religious references--from Judaism and Greek Orthodoxy to Krishnamurti and Shankara. If ever a translation of Thomas's gospel merited a place in a reader's back pocket, this is it." * Publisher's Weekly, March 14, 2005 *"I'm very impressed with this new book on the Gospel of Thomas, and even the Forward offers much insight and depth. In his Forward, Jacob Needleman suggests that the proper work of the mind is to function at two levels: the level of silence and the level of expression, with the former being superior to the latter, and that the wisdom borne out of the depths of contemplative silence is what's dangerously lacking in the world today, what he calls 'the tragedy of our modern era.' 'What our modern world has suffered from most of all is runaway ideology, the agitated attachment to ideas that thereby become the playthings of infrahuman energies. This is the great danger of all ideologies, whether political, religious, or academic.' He observes that the energy that must guide us can only come from another, higher level within the human psyche, 'a level that is experienced as silence.'"The Format: The first section of Jean-Yves Leloup's latest book presents the text of the Gospel of Thomas in the Coptic language on the left-hand pages, and the English translations on the pages to the right. Even if you have other versions of Thomas, it would be quite useful to also have this one, as there are some important differences. The rest of the book consists of the commentary on each of the one hundred fourteen proverbs and parables of 'Yeshua the Living One,' many of which seem as terse and enigmatic as Zen koans, the mystic-wisdom of an Eastern Sage. The collection begins with this mysterious statement: 'Whoever lives the interpretation of these words will no longer taste death.'"At last! someone who is a contemplative soul has published some valuable reflections on this Gnostic Gospel found at Nag Hammadi in Egypt. In The Gospel of Thomas, Jean-Yves Leloup presents not so much a commentary on these ancient sayings of Yeshua, but a meditation 'that arises from the tilled earth of our silence.' He says that 'it is from this ground of inner silence, rather than from mental agitation, that these words of Yeshua can bear their fruit of Light.' He writes, 'Pope Gregory I said that only a prophet could understand the prophets. And it is said that only a poet can understand a poet. Who, then, must we be in order to understand Yeshua?' Perhaps only a lover of Gnosis can truly appreciate the wisdom of a Gnostic Gospel. Leloup is the founder of the Institute of Other Civilization Studies and the International College of Therapists. His other books include the bestselling, The Gospel of Mary Magdalene and The Gospel of Philip." * James Bean, Spiritual Awakening Radio Productions *"If you're looking for a coherent translation and commentary of The Gospel of Thomas I think this is it." * Blue Flame Magick Blog at Word Press, October 2010 *Table of Contents Foreword by Jacob Needleman Abbreviations Introduction The Text of the Gospel of Thomas Commentary Resources Bibliography
£12.34
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Living by Vow: a Practical Introduction to Eight
Book SynopsisThis immensely useful book explores Zen''s rich tradition of chanted liturgy and the powerful ways that such chants support meditation, expressing and helping us truly uphold our heartfelt vows to live a life of freedom and compassion. Exploring eight of Zen''s most essential and universal liturgical texts, Living by Vow is a handbook to walking the Zen path, and Shohaku Okumura guides us like an old friend, speaking clearly and directly of the personal meaning and implications of these chants, generously using his experiences to illustrate their practical significance. A scholar of Buddhist literature, he masterfully uncovers the subtle, intricate web of culture and history that permeate these great texts. Esoteric or challenging terms take on vivid, personal meaning, and old familiar phrases gain new poetic resonance.
£13.49
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Calm Breath, Calm Mind: A Guide to the Healing
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£12.50
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Daughters of the Buddha: Teachings by Ancient
Book SynopsisA testimony to the invaluable contributions made by the women who were direct disciples of the Buddha—and a source of inspiration to Buddhist women today.It’s a common perception that the earliest textual records don’t contain many, if any, teachings by the Buddha’s female disciples; yet, this is not the case. In fact, the earliest discourses record a range of teachings from Buddhist women, lay and monastic. Unfortunately their important contributions have so far not received the attention they deserve. In Daughters of the Buddha, esteemed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Analayo examines the accounts of the first female disciples in the canonical scripture, taking the reader back to the earliest period in the history of Buddhism that can still be accessed today. He dedicates each of the twenty-one chapters in the volume to an individual and remarkable woman, sharing her particular insights and teachings with the reader. Both nuns and laywomen are featured in these pages, and their diversity of voices and richness of thought will serve as instruction and encouragement for modern scholars and practitioners alike.
£19.55
Crossway Books He Did This Just for You (Pack of 25)
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£5.60
Regnery Publishing Inc Why We Kiss under the Mistletoe: Christmas
Book SynopsisFrom the famed author of international bestseller Drinking with the Saints, every Christmas tradition explained and celebrated, as well as a glimpse into all the sometimes macabre and always fascinating nooks and crannies of the holiday. Deepen your knowledge of and love for Christmas!The definitive guide to every question you’ve had about the Christmas holiday—and many more you’ve never thought to ask! In Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe, bestselling author Michael Foley dives deep into the history of Christmas and the customs that surround this beloved holiday. Learn about the fascinating origins of your favorite Christmas food, drink, observances, and songs. Discover how Saint Nicolas, a fourth-century Catholic bishop, became Santa Clause and who Santa’s global competitors are (some of them will shock you). And dig into the forbidden history of the Yuletide season’s dark and ghoulish side. Witty, imaginative, and wholly unique, Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe is the stocking stuffer that will be revisited every year.
£19.80
Pushkin Press Siddhartha
Book Synopsis'A subtle distillation of wisdom, stylistic grace and symmetry of form' Sunday Times 'It's hard to think of a more recent novel that has sung so eloquently the joys of being alone' Guardian An inspirational classic from Nobel Prize-winner Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha is a beautiful tale of self-discovery Dissatisfied with the ways of life he has experienced, Siddhartha, the handsome son of a Brahmin, leaves his family and his friend, Govinda, in search of a higher state of being. Having experienced the myriad forms of existence, from immense wealth and luxury to the pleasures of sensual and paternal love, Siddhartha finally settles down beside a river, where a humble ferryman teaches him his most valuable lesson yet. Hermann Hesse's short, elegant novel, echoing the life of the Buddha, has been cherished by readers for decades as an unforgettable spiritual primer. A tender and unforgettable moral allegory, it is an undeniable classic of modern literature. Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe Translated by Hilda Rosner Hermann Hesse (1877-1963) is counted among the leading novelists and thinkers of the twentieth century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1946 for a body of literature renowned for its humanist, philosophical and spiritual insight. His most famous works include Siddhartha, Journey to the East, Demian, Steppenwolf, and Narcissus and Goldmund.Trade Review'A subtle distillation of wisdom, stylistic grace and symmetry of form' - Sunday Times'A writer of genius' - The Times''[It's] hard to think of a more recent novel that has sung so eloquently of the joys of being alone... beguiling' - Guardian'Its simple prose and rebellious character echoed the yearnings of a generation that was seeking a way out of conformity, materialism and outward power.... Siddhartha emerged as a symbol; the symbol of those who seek the truth' - Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist'This novel is an eternally unfolding lotus: as fresh as the day I first read from its leaves' - LitHub
£9.49
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Language of God: A Scientist Presents
Book SynopsisDr Francis S. Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, is one of the world's leading scientists, working at the cutting edge of the study of DNA, the code of life. Yet he is also a man of unshakable faith in God. How does he reconcile the seemingly unreconcilable? In THE LANGUAGE OF GOD he explains his own journey from atheism to faith, and then takes the reader on a stunning tour of modern science to show that physics, chemistry and biology -- indeed, reason itself -- are not incompatible with belief. His book is essential reading for anyone who wonders about the deepest questions of all: why are we here? How did we get here? And what does life mean?
£8.54
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Animism: Respecting the Living World
Book SynopsisAnimism' is now an important term for describing ways in which some people understand and engage respectfully with the larger-than-human world. Its central theme is our relationship with our other-than-human neighbours, such as animals, plants, rocks, and kettles, rooted in the understanding that the term 'person' includes more than humans. Graham Harvey explores the animist cultures of Native Americans, Maori, Aboriginal Australians and eco-Pagans, introducing their diversity and considering the linguistic, performative, ecological and activist implications of these different animisms.Trade ReviewThe strengths of this book are its fluid and engaging [...] writing, its openly committed stand on the central question, i.e., whether or not animals, plants, rivers, etc. are persons; and its use of major ethnographic sources as evidence, together with conversations with indigenous peoples. -- Professor Stewart Guthrie, Fordham UniversityHarvey's insightful and balanced study challenges both earlier studies of animism and more recent critics who argue that scholars should throw out the term altogether. This is a fascinating and passionate study of lifeworlds in which things are 'very much alive' and in which relation to non-human others is considered central. -- Sarah M. Pike, California State University, Chico, author of Earthly Bodies, Magical Selves: Contemporary Pagans and the Search for Community
£18.04
Hachette Books Sword and Scimitar Fourteen Centuries of War
Book SynopsisA sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilities
£25.00
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. The Demonology of King James
Book SynopsisChronicles King James' obsession with demons, their alleged attempts on his life, and the first recorded witch trials. This title offers a knowledgeable and sympathetic look at the details of the magick and witchcraft of the period. It features historical woodcut illustrations and includes the old English text in its entirety.
£17.85
Crossway Books ESV Student Study Bible TruTone Chestnut
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£26.39
Rockridge Press The Beginner's Bible Study Guide: An Introduction
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£12.34
Muddy Pearl The Lord of the Ring: A Journey in Search of
Book SynopsisJoin pilot and author Phil Anderson of the 24-7 Prayer movement on an unforgettable aerial road trip, as a modern-day group of friends race to uncover the history of Zinzendorf and re-establish the Order of the Mustard Seed as a pattern for authentic, relational, missional discipleship in the twenty-first century.
£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Rilke's Book of Hours: Love Poems to God
Book SynopsisAt the beginning of this century, a young German poet returned from a journey to Russia, where he had immersed himself in the spirituality he discovered there. He received a series of poems about which he did not speak for a long time - he considered them sacred, and different from anything else he ever had done and ever would do again. This poet saw the coming darkness of the century, and saw the struggle we would have in our relationship to the divine. The poet was Rainer Maria Rilke, and these love poems to God make up his Book of Hours.
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Oxford University Press Saints Heretics and Atheists A Historical
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe discussions are balanced and clearly presented, if occasionally simplistic, and each chapter ends with a list of accessible readings for further study. There is a useful index. * Choice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface 1. Plato's Euthyphro: What is Piety? 1.1. The setting 1.2. First attempt: examples of piety 1.3. Second attempt: what is dear to the gods 1.4. Third attempt: what all the gods love 1.5. Fourth attempt: piety is the part of justice that concerns the gods 1.6. Fifth attempt: the pious is what is dear to the gods 2. Augustine's On Free Choice of the Will: Where Does Evil Come From? 2.1. The setting 2.2. What is the cause of evil? 2.3. The well-ordered person 2.4. Sin and ignorance 2.5. An objection and two conclusions 2.7. Freedom and determinism 3. Augustine's On Free Choice of the Will: Why Do We Have Free Will? 3.1. Set up and structure 3.2. How is it manifest that God exists? 3.3. Do all things, insofar as they are good, come from God? 3.4. Should free will be counted as a good thing that comes from God? 3.5. Happiness and immortality 4. Augustine's On Free Choice of Will: Why Do We Sin? 4.1. Why do we sin, and who is to blame? 4.2. Is libertarian freedom consistent with divine foreknowledge? 4.3. Can't God be blamed for creating beings that he knows will sin? 4.4. Is it the case that some of us must sin? 4.5. Three views on divine foreknowledge 5. Anselm's Proslogion: Does Reason Prove that God Exists? 5.1. The setting 5.2. Anselm's ontological argument 5.3. A Perfect Island? 5.4. Two Objections 6. Ibn Sina's The Book of Salvation: What is the Nature of the Soul? 6.1. The setting 6.2. What does the intellect do? 6.3. Is the soul immaterial? 6.4. Is the soul immortal? 6.5. What am I? 7. Al-Ghazali's The Rescuer from Error: Is Religious Belief Founded in Reason? 7.1. The setting 7.2. Three views on faith and reason 7.3. The quest for certainty 7.4. Three false foundations 7.5. Is God hidden? 8. Al-Ghazali's The Rescuer from Error: Is Religious Belief Founded in Experience? 8.1. Al-Ghazali's turn to mysticism 8.2. Three accounts of religious experience 8.3. Is religious experience a good reason for belief? 9. Aquinas's Summa Theologica: Does Experience Prove that God Exists? 9.1. The setting 9.2. Is the existence of God self-evident? 9.3. Can we prove that God exists? 9.4. The argument from motion, the first step 9.5. The argument from motion, the second step 9.6. The argument from motion, the conclusion 9.7. The argument from providence 10. Aquinas's Summa Theologica: What is the Impersonal Nature of God? 10.1. Is God simple? 10.2. Is God perfect? 10.3. Is God infinite? 10.4. Is God one? 10.5. Analogical predication 11. Aquinas's Summa Theologica: What is the Personal Nature of God? 11.1. The big picture 11.2. Divine knowledge 11.3. Divine will 11.4. Divine love 11.5. Is God masculine? 12. Porete's The Mirror of Simple Souls: What is Salvation? 12.1. The setting 12.2. Assent and annihilation 12.3. Heaven 12.4. Hell 12.5. Life after Death? 13. Pascal's The Wager: Should We Bet on God? 13.1. The setting 13.2. A wager 13.3. Pascal's wager 13.4. Background assumptions 13.5. Objections and replies 14. Spinoza's Ethics: Is God Nature? 14.1. The setting 14.2. Substance monism 14.3. The Master Argument 14.4. "Deus sive Natura" (God or Nature)? 15. Spinoza's Ethics: Are We Modes of God? 15.1. Substance, attributes, modes 15.2. Human beings 15.3. Against libertarian freedom 15.4. For compatibilist freedom 15.5 Moderating the passions 16. Spinoza's Ethics: Good without God? 16.1. Two accounts of goodness 16.2. Beyond egoism 16.3. Good without God? 17. Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion: Is the Universe Designed? 17.1. The setting 17.2. The limits of reason 17.3. Cleanthes's first design argument 17.4. Cleanthes's second design argument 17.5. Is the universe fine-tuned? 18. Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion: Design without a Designer? 18.1. The regress objection 18.2. The design argument and traditional theism 18.3. An immanent designer? 18.4. No designer at all? 18.5. Contemporary criticisms 19. Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion: True Religion? 19.1. The "causal" argument 19.2. The problem of evil 19.3. Consistency, evidence and evil 19.4. "True religion" 19.5. Two contemporary views on the problem of evil 20. Shepherd's The Credibility of Miracles: May we believe in miracles? 20.1. The setting 20.2. Against miracles 20.3. What is a miracle? 20.4. Believing in miracles? 21. Mills' Essays on Religion: Is Religion Useful? 21.1. The setting 21.2. On Nature 21.3. Raising the question 21.4. Is religion publicly useful? 21.5. Is religion privately useful? 21.6. What is secular humanism? 22. Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morality: What do Good, Bad and Evil mean? 22.1. The setting 22.2. Three big ideas 22.3. Genealogy of values 22.4. Inversion of values 22.5. Evaluation of values 22.6. Debunking morality and religion? 23. Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morality: Whence Conscience, Bad Conscience and Guilt? 23.1. The origin of conscience 23.2. The origin of bad conscience 23.3. The origin of moral guilt 23.4. Should we obey our conscience? 24. Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morality: No Alternative? 24.1. What do ascetic ideals mean? 24.2. The puzzle of ascetic ideals 24.3. The "vale of tears" 24.4. "pointless suffering" 24.5. "the ascetic priest" 24.6. No alternative? 25. William James's Will to Believe: The Right to Believe? 25.1. The setting 25.2. The ethics of belief 25.3. The varieties of belief 25.4. A first argument 25.5. A second argument 25.6. Returning to Plato
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HarperChristian Resources Ephesians Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video
Book SynopsisEphesians was written to remind us who we are. It''s about refamiliarizing ourselves with our identities in Christ so that we don''t have to live under the crushing weight of heartache and disappointment. In his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul gives us beautiful insight into the Lord''s redemptive power. In this six-session video Bible study (video streaming included), Lori Wilhite draws on her experience as the pastor''s wife of a large congregation to share the truth of what Paul tells the Ephesians about identity, unity, and the impact these things have on our hearts, our focus, and our love for God.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader''s guide. An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don''t need to buy a DVD!). Scripture mem
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SPCK - IVP USA Give Me an Answer
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WestBow Press Anxiety, Depression, and Jesus: Finding Hope in
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Transcripture International Die Bibel Zweisprachig Deutsch Spanisch
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Flatiron Books The Five Invitations
Book SynopsisThe cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project and pioneer behind the compassionate care movement shares an inspiring exploration of the lessons dying has to offer about living a fulfilling life. Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight, helping us to discover what matters most.Life and death are a package deal. They cannot be pulled apart and we cannot truly live unless we are aware of death. The Five Invitations is an exhilarating meditation on the meaning of life and how maintaining an ever-present consciousness of death can bring us closer to our truest selves. As a renowned teacher of compassionate caregiving and the cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, Frank Ostaseski has sat on the precipice of death with more than a thousand people. In The Five Invitations, he distills the lessons gleaned over the course of his c
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Zondervan Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
Book SynopsisThe global church is facing a discipleship crisis. Here is how we move forward.Pastors and church leaders want to see lives changed by the gospel. They work tirelessly to care for people, initiate new ministries, preach creatively, and keep up with trends. Sadly, much of this effort does not result in deeply changed disciples.Traditional discipleship strategies fail because they do not: Slow down people''s lives so they can cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge the values of Western culture that have compromised the radical call to follow the crucified Jesus. Integrate sadness, loss, and vulnerability, leaving people defensive and easily triggered. Measure our spiritual maturity by how we are growing in our ability to love others. In Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, bestselling author Pete Scazzero lays out how to create an emotionally healthy culture and multiply dee
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Koren Publishers Koren Pirkei Avot
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Kitab Bhavan Islamic Law of Inheritance: A New Approach
Book SynopsisIim-ul-Faraiz, i.e., the Islamic Law of Inheritance, is the most important branch of Shariah (Islamic Law). By providing rigid and clear-cut-rules of inheritance, in Sura al-Nisa (Al-Qurâan), Allah, the Law Giver of Islam, has Himself emphasized its importance.
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Zondervan Changes That Heal
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud offers four practical steps to make your life more fulfilling in the classic guide to healthy relationships, Changes That Heal.
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St Martin's Press The Art of War The Classic Guide to Strategy
Book SynopsisSun Tzu's The Art of War offers the wisdom of ancient China for the modern reader Originally written in the 5th century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom, no matter the foe you may be facing. This edition of the timeless classic uses Lionel Giles's brilliant translation of the original text, re-designed with a modern look and a pocket-size trim that's perfect for gift giving. Whether they're students or salespeople, readers everywhere will benefit from Sun Tzu's profound insights into human behavior.
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Tyndale House Publishers A Voice in the Wind
Book SynopsisBook 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece.The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forgetHadassah.While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as she's torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire.Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussionsFrancine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will
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The Good Book Company The Friend Who Forgives Storybook: A true story
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Oxford University Press Inc American Cosmic
Book SynopsisTrade Review...American Cosmic is well worth the attention of scholars interested in how the religious is both created and functions in the contemporary world. * Jeremy Rapport, International Journal for the Study of New Religions *This book deserves to be given attention by those in the religious studies field whose familiarity with UFO Religions is confined to historical cases or more modern personality-driven organizations. * Aaron John Gulyas, Nova Religio *refreshingly engaging * Benjamin E. Zeller, Journal of the American Academy of Religion *The book as a whole is a highly sensitive, and erudite. * Paradigm Explorer *Table of ContentsPreface- A Tour of Silicon Valley with Jacques Vallee Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1- The Invisible Tyler D. Chapter 2- James: Master of the Multiverse Chapter 3- Scott Browne's In the Field: The War is Virtual, The Blood is Real Chapter 4- When Star Wars Became Real: The Mechanisms of Belief Chapter 5- The Material Code: Moving Beyond the Disembodied Soul to the Materiality of Quantum Information Chapter 6- The Human Receiver: Matter, Information, Energy... Contact Chapter Seven- Suspended in Space: Levitating, Bilocating Saints and Tyler D.'s Spiritual Conversion in Rome Conclusion- The Artifact
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Baker Publishing Group The World of the New Testament Cultural Social
Book SynopsisA team of distinguished specialists introduces the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman backgrounds necessary for understanding the New Testament and the early church.Table of ContentsContents1. IntroductionJoel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonald2. New Testament ChronologyLee Martin McDonaldPart 1: Setting the Context: Exile and the Jewish Heritage3. ExileNicholas Perrin4. The Hasmoneans and the Hasmonean EraLarry R. Helyer5. The Herodian DynastyEverett Ferguson6. MonotheismNathan MacDonald7. The Scriptures and Scriptural InterpretationLidija NovakovicPart 2: Setting the Context: Roman Hellenism8. Greek ReligionMoyer V. Hubbard9. The Imperial CultNicholas Perrin10. Greco-Roman Philosophical SchoolsJohn T. Fitzgerald11. Civic and Voluntary Associations in the Greco-Roman WorldMichael S. Moore12. Economics, Taxes, and TithesDavid J. Downs13. Slaves and Slavery in the Roman WorldS. Scott Bartchy14. Women, Children, and Families in the Greco-Roman WorldLynn H. Cohick15. Education in the Greco-Roman WorldBen Witherington IIIPart 3: The Jewish People in the Context of Roman Hellenism16. Temple and PriesthoodDavid Instone-Brewer17. Jews and SamaritansLidija Novakovic18. Pharisees, Sadducees, and EssenesMichelle Lee-Barnewall19. The Dead Sea ScrollsC. D. Elledge20. Prophetic Movements and ZealotsJames D. G. Dunn21. ApocalypticismLarry R. Helyer22. Synagogue and SanhedrinKenneth D. Litwak23. Jews in the DiasporaDavid A. deSilva24. Noncanonical Jewish WritingsDaniel M. Gurtner25. Jewish Identity, Beliefs, and PracticesArchie T. Wright26. Jewish EducationKent L. Yinger27. Healing and HealthcareJoel B. GreenPart 4: The Literary Context of Early Christianity28. Reading, Writing, and ManuscriptsE. Randolph Richards29. Pseudonymous Writings and the New TestamentLee Martin McDonald30. Literary Forms in the New TestamentThomas E. Phillips31. Homer and the New TestamentThomas E. Phillips32. Josephus and the New TestamentMichael F. Bird33. Philo and the New TestamentTorrey Seland34. Rabbinic Literature and the New TestamentBruce Chilton35. Early Canonical Christian WritingsNicholas PerrinPart 5: The Geographical Context of the New Testament36. Jesus Research and ArcheologyJames H. Charlesworth37. EgyptJohn D. Wineland38. PalestineThomas R. Hatina39. Syria, Cilicia, and CyprusMark Wilson40. The Province and Cities of AsiaPaul Trebilco41. GalatiaMark Wilson42. MacedoniaGene L. Green43. AchaiaGene L. Green44. Rome and Its ProvincesThomas HatinaAdditional ResourcesMoney in the New Testament EraLee Martin McDonaldMeasurements in the New Testament EraLee Martin McDonaldGlossaryJoel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonaldIndexes
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Shattering of Loneliness
Book SynopsisThe experience of loneliness is as universal as hunger or thirst. Because it affects us more intimately, we are less inclined to speak of it. But who has not known its gnawing ache? The fear of loneliness causes anguish. It prompts reckless deeds. To this, every age has borne witness. No voice is more insidious than the one that whispers in our ear: ''You are irredeemably alone, no light will pierce your darkness.'' The fundamental statement of Christianity is to convict that voice of lying. The Christian condition unfolds within the certainty that ultimate reality, the source of all that is, is a personal reality of communion, no metaphysical abstraction. Men and women, made ''in the image and likeness'' of God, bear the mark of that original communion stamped on their being. When our souls and bodies cry out for Another, it is not a sign of sickness, but of health. A labour of potential joy is announced. We are reminded of what we have it in us to become. That our labour may be fruitTrade ReviewThe Shattering of Loneliness is an extraordinary book: not too long but richly dense; profound in its insights and scholarship yet eminently readable; and though clearly written by a monk happy to be a monk, it has as much relevance to the ordinary Christian as to the Trappist monks in the author's care. * Catholic Herald *Intimately personal but never self-indulgent, it is at once arresting and challenging, uplifting and reassuring, and profoundly moving … The richness of this remarkable book is impossible to convey adequately in so few words. No reader will remain unchanged. * Tablet *Absorbing and fascinating ... It is a book to be read more than once. * Methodist Recorder *Generates deep and unexpected insights [...] Like the memory of a meaningful conversation long after you’ve forgotten what was said. It is unforgettable. * Catholic World Report *The Shattering of Loneliness is a book of extraordinary importance. It is, with prophetic clarity, aware of the depravity, the weakness and the glory of the human condition. * Times Literary Supplement *A work that intelligently renews the vocabulary and the very genre of spiritual literature. * La Croix *This is one of the finest books that I have read in recent years and one which should, in time, become a classic. It acknowledges and articulates the essential contribution of the Christian tradition as inspirer of remembrance for a generation that is beginning to forget. * The Furrow *Varden’s work is the fruit from a tree for the healing of the nations, from a monk who has his feet firmly and incarnationally on the ground. * Lutheran Theological Journal *I’ve read thousands of books. This one has stunned me. -- Mary Margaret Funk, spiritual writer and author of 'The Practice of the Spiritual Life'This wide-reading reviewer hasn’t for ages read such a completely satisfying book […], written in poetic, resonant language. -- Bonnie Thurston, New Testament scholar and authorTable of ContentsList of illustrations Introduction 1 Remember you are dust 2 Remember you were a slave in Egypt 3 Remember Lot's wife 4 Do this in memory of me 5 The Counsellor will call everything to mind 6 Beware lest you forget the Lord Afterword: In Memoriam Notes on the Text and on Sources Permissions
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Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Girls with Swords
Book SynopsisA passionate call for Christian women to effectively wield the sword of their God-given feminine strength against any evil that threatens them and those they love. What if you discovered you have been entrusted with an invisible, invincible, and incorruptible weapon? Would you use it? In a day of worldwide trafficking, gendercide, discrimination, and other hostility against women, Lisa Bevere points to a biblical foundation to present a model of feminine strength that will empower women to live confidently. Drawing on the many references to swords throughout Scripture, the author constructs a revealing and compelling female paradigm that will impact every area of a woman''s self identity, spiritual awareness, relationships, and life vision and mission. Long known for her passionate and articulate expression of biblical womanhood, Bevere presents fresh imagery--as enticing and strong as polished steel--to prepare women boldly for the challenges they face in today''s world. It''s not enough to just be wise and strong: Now a woman must know how to wield her sword. Creatively forging the imagery of swords, the Word of God, and the Cross, Girls with Swords will teach you: • How to speak the language of heaven on earth • What it means to intercede • What it means to carry your cross • What it means to be discerning • How to disarm the enemy • Why women are the enemy’s target—and why God needs them to be heroes It’s time to take up your sword and be a hero.
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Authentic Media ERV Authentic Youth Bible Teal
Book SynopsisThe Authentic Youth Bible is a popular choice for teens, youth groups and schools. The fully anglicised text uses the accurate and accessible ERV (Easy to Read) translation. The contemporary language makes the Authentic Youth Bible easy to get into, so that teens can get a lot out of it! Many extra features are included to help young people understand the Bible for themselves, including introductions to each Bible book, 164 studies that dig deeper into key passages, and 275 insight boxes that help explain the meaning of certain verses. 32 full colour pages tackle issues such as peer pressure, relationships, image and self-esteem as well as looking at themes such as following Jesus, the Trinity and trusting God. The Authentic Youth Bible is a full text Bible that is the perfect choice to help teens get into the Bible for themselves and develop strong foundations in the faith. Content Benefits: The Authentic Youth Bible is a contemporary and accessible translation that is bursting with extra features that will help teens and young adults understand and live out God's Word today. A popular choice for secondary schools and for youth groups as well as for personal use Allows youth leaders to teach the Bible in an accessible yet accurate way Enables teens to engage with the Bible for themselves Ideal for 13-18 year olds and young adults Contemporary translation which is relevant and accurate Simple to understand Anglicised text, with UK spelling and grammar Introductory notes size up the setting and discover the Who, When and What of each Bible book Introductions to both the Old and New Testaments to help set the scene 164 Bible Bit pages help you dig deeper and explore key passages 275 Insight boxes enable you to probe passages and explore the meaning of verses 32 full colour pages explore important and topical issues teens face Easy to read type in two columns A dictionary, conveniently placed at the back of the Bible for easy reference, helps explains difficult or key words Overview of the Bible How to read the Bible section helps readers get started Maps of key periods Table of weights and measures A list of Bible verses to help in various situations Presentation page Binding - Hardback Pages - 1399 Publisher - Authentic Media
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Oxford University Press Goddesses Who Rule
Book SynopsisGoddesses often are labelled as one-dimensional forces of nature or fertility. In examining a number of goddesses whose primary role is sovereignty, this volume reveals the rich diversity of goddess traditions. Drawn from a variety of cultural and historical settings, the goddesses described here include Inanna of ancient Sumer; Oshun of Nigeria; and Cihuacoatl of pre-historical America.Trade ReviewAn interesting survey of regiocultural understandings of goddesses' relationship to human authority. * The Journal of the American Academy of Religion *
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Hodder & Stoughton Stillness Speaks
Book SynopsisEckhart Tolle''s writings on the power of living in the moment fast became the most sought-after modern classic on spiritual enlightenment. Now, in this new life-transforming book, we are shown how to become our true selves by embracing silence and stillness. When we are no longer limited by our thinking mind, suffering and pain disappears and we are able to move towards a new understanding of our relationships, of nature, and of the profound wisdom that is to be found in stillness.Trade ReviewThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe must-read bible du jour. * Red magazine *The must-read bible du jour. * Red magazine *This practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. -- Dan MillmanThis practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. -- Dan MillmanThe Power of Now can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. * Oprah Winfrey *(FOR THE POWER OF NOW) 'This book is generating quite a buzz of excitement. It is quite simply one of the clearest and most accessible texts on becoming more present that we have ever seen.' * Kindred Spirit *The must-read bible du jour * Red Magazine *This practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. * Dan Millman *
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Crossway Books What He Must Be: ...If He Wants to Marry My
Book SynopsisGuides parents in evaluating young men seeking their daughter's hand, assists young women in understanding the only kind of man they should consider marrying, and teaches young men how to grow in biblical manhood.
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