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Recorreremos los caminos que llevan al bosque, o al claro río, al valle, o en ascensión a la meseta, y descubriremos la belleza de las plantas silvestres, de las criaturas que lascuidan y multiplican. La autora nos cuenta, como al oído, las virtudes y las curiosidades de las plantas que por cercanas muchas veces ignoramos, cuando son esencialesen nuestra alimentación, cuidados, economía y placeres, además de abrir sorprendentes posibilidades. Textos breves, plenos de sentido y saber, acompañados por lasensibilidad pictórica de Leticia Ruifernández que en total sintonía aporta 38 acuarelas tan ricas en color como en emoción.

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Following the tried and tested formula of his earlier Lion Storyteller titles, Bob Hartman retells a selection of Easter stories in his own inimitable style. This collection of 23 stories includes the key Bible accounts of the events of the first Easter from Palm Sunday through to Jesus' resurrection, encounters with his friends and followers, and the ascension. Bob Hartman's retellings of familiar and sometimes serious tales are fresh and engaging, making these Bible stories accessible to the young and not-so-young. Line illustrations complement the text. As a bonus, this book includes some of Bob Hartman's favourite storytelling tips.

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When firefighter Bill Goddard raced into a blazing building to rescue trapped children, he expected to die. Instead, he became something more than human—the nation's first ascendant. Now known as American Eagle, Bill must assemble a team of other ascended heroes to defend the country from villainous forces intent on wreaking chaos and destruction. But the process of ascension is fraught with peril, and not everyone emerges with their mind and morality unscathed. In America's hour of need, who will answer the call? And can they do what it takes to protect the nation without sacrificing the values they've sworn to uphold?

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A Maiden... Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy's life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers. A Duty... The entire kingdom's future rests on Poppy's shoulders, something she's not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden. A Kingdom... Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.

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Darren Shan, the vampire’s assistant, must clear his name and avenge the death of Gavner Purl. Can a half-vampire outwit a Vampire Prince? Betrayed by Kurda and reeling from the brutal slaying of Gavner, the vampire’s assistant, Darren Shan, finds himself branded a traitor and hunted by the vampire clan. Will Darren’s failure to complete the Trials mean banishment for Mr Crepsley and execution for himself? Or can Darren return to the home of the damned and exact revenge? But Darren comes to realise that there is more than revenge at stake – the vampire clan must combat the rise of the Vampaneze Lord, or see his ascension mark the end of thousands of years of vampire rule…

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Celebrate the ascension of a new monarch, King Charles III, with ten stunningly illustrated pop-ups in this timely souvenir and addition to the wonderful Panorama Pop series.King Charles III's coronation will take place in May 2023. This beautiful novelty keepsake traces the King's life up to this historic moment. Ten illustrated pop-ups combine with information about his stately duties as well as his personal life, from his childhood as heir to the throne to his investiture in Wales as well as his marriage, good works and connections to various charities. This book also features intriguing facts and striking pop-up illustrations of famous royal residences and popular tourist destinations, including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. Celebrate the monarchy and all things royal in this exquisite cut-paper souvenir.

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An Akathist (Greek for "Standing Up") is a type of extended devotional hymn used both in church and at home. This second volume contains Akathist hymns for the Ascension and Nativity of Christ, an Akathist to the Holy Spirit, for seven different icons of the Mother of God, and the following other Saints: St.'s Ambrose of Optina, Anthony & Theodosius of the Caves of Kiev, the Father's of Athos, Basil the Great, Hieromartyr Cyprian, the New Martyr Elizabeth, Faith, Hope and Love with Sophia their mother, John of Shanghai, Juliana the Merciful, the Apostle Luke, Mary of Egypt the Apostle Matthew, new Martyr Maximus Sandovich, Fr. Moses of the Carpathians, the Elders of Optina, Photius of Constantinople, Theophan the Recluse and the Holy Martyr Zlata of Mglen. Beautifully bound and printed. In traditional English.

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Ce texte inédit, qui ne doit rien à Aimon de Varennes, a été conservé dans un manuscrit de luxe ayant appartenu au grand bibliophile Jacques d’Armagnac. Faisant partie des romans idylliques tardifs, l’oeuvre conte l’histoire de deux enfants promis l’un à l’autre avant même leur naissance ; conjuguant évasion et dessein politique, elle laisse transparaître une certaine réalité contemporaine. Amours contrariées, voyages en mer, croisade, fastes de cour, ascension sociale, charmes d’Orient – autant d’attraits que l’auteur anonyme pouvait offrir au public aristocratique de son temps. Déployant un jeu des simulacres bien particulier, il s’inscrit admirablement dans l’univers de représentation et de spectacle conçu par l’automne du Moyen ge.

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The role of resident vet in the British Overseas Territories of the Falklands, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha and Ascension encompasses the complexities of caring for the world’s oldest land animal – a 200-year-old giant tortoise – and MoD mascots at the Falklands airbase; pursuing mystery creatures and invasive microorganisms; relocating herds of reindeer; and rescuing animals in extraordinarily rugged landscapes, from subtropical cloud forests to volcanic cliff faces. Hugely entertaining and affectionate, Jonathan Hollins’s tales of island vetting are not only full of ingenuity and astounding fauna – they are also steeped in the unique local cultures, history and peoples of the islands, far removed from the hustle of continental life.

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Long-time Bible Professor Tells the Compelling Story of Jesus The story of Jesus is the greatest story of all time. But the repetition and varying order of events in the Gospels can be confusing to readers. As he does in his bestselling book The Whole Bible Story, Dr. William Marty presents the full narrative of Jesus in chronological order. He tells the fascinating account of everything that happened in Jesus' life--from his birth to his ascension--as well as what happened in the church after he left. The Jesus Story is perfect for new Christians longing to get to know Jesus or long-time believers wanting to recapture the awe and amazement of hearing this remarkable story for the first time.

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If theology doesn't stretch our minds, it probably won't stretch our lives.In Café Theology, Michael Lloyd invites us to travel on a journey from Creation to New Creation, visiting the Fall, the Incarnation, Resurrection and Ascension, and stopping off at the Trinity and the Church. Michael's inimitable gift for mixing insightful theology with unflinching honesty and a fantastic sense of humour offers an enriching view of life and the Life-Giver.You don't have to be a professor to understand this book - it's written for anyone who wants to explore theology more deeply, with a study guide to help think through each topic. Readers will be refreshed and encouraged as this distinctive book makes theology applicable to our ordinary lives.

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El escritor Erri De Luca, que empezó a dedicarse tardíamente al alpinismo, dialoga en este libro con Nives Meroi (Bérgamo, 1961), una de las tres mujeres que han ascendido siete de los catorce ochomiles. No se trata de batir un récord, ni de dominar la naturaleza, más bien lo que se pretende es hacer compañía al viento. En sus diálogos nocturnos en las tiendas ambos hablan del cansancio, de la terrible fascinación del alpinismo, de la aventura, de la muerte, de alcanzar la cima, que nunca es el fin, sino tan sólo la mitad del viaje. Resultado: un libro-mochila repleto de todo lo que en verdad sirve para enfrentarse al peligro de una ascensión: memoria, ironía, humildad., porque la filosofía necesaria en la montaña se parece mucho a la que se precisa en la vida.

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Las relaciones con la prensa de Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) le sirvieron de experiencia para el argumento de " Bel Ami " , publicada en 1885 y provocadora de una intensa polémica pública. Aunque el relato se centre en la rápida ascensión social del periodista George Duroy, de origen humilde e instrucción mediocre, tras haber pasado unos años como suboficial en el norte de África, la novela no se limita, sin embargo, a historiar el triunfo de un antihéroe, intrigante y desaprensivo, que apoya sus ambiciones en sus dotes de seducción. La hipocresía y la corrupción durante la Tercera República, la política colonial francesa, la formación de una clase dominante basada en la especulación financiera y las turbias relaciones de la prensa con los grupos de presión son algunos de los hilos que entretejen la trama de la novela.

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Tras despedirse de la misteriosa caballera de los elfos oscuros Kizmel, Kirito y Asuna emprenden su ascensión hacia el cuarto piso, donde les recibe un mundo dominado por los ríos y los canales. Después de no pocas dificultades, consiguen llegar a una ciudad de blancos edificios suspendidos en un lecho de agua dulce por el que navegan una infinidad de pequeñas góndolas.Allí descubrirán que, para moverse con libertad a lo largo y ancho del piso, van a necesitar hacerse con un tipo especial de góndola.Con el fin de obtener los materiales necesarios para su construcción, sin embargo, primero tendrán que enfrentarse a una gran bestia de fuego llamada Magnatherium. Pero eso no es todo lo que el cuarto piso tiene preparado para nuestra pareja de protagonistas, ya que además les aguarda un reencuentro inesperado.

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For Luke, the details matter. He’s a physician after all. Lives depend on his knowledge. There can be no doubt that what he shares is true because Jesus has changed everything. Because of Jesus, people are changed. Families are changed. Nations are changed. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus sent shock waves throughout the world; waves still felt to this day.Grand Tour includes the New Testament books of Luke and Acts. Read together, these books illustrate the healing mission of Christ from prophecy through ascension and how the life-altering good news began to spread worldwide.Eternity Now reveals the history-shaping story of how Jesus Christ changed the world and what that means to you. This reader-friendly series presents the New Testament books across five paperback volumes to make it easy to carry anywhere and read anytime.

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Recent scholarship on Hebrews has focused on Christ's sacrifice, resurrection, atonement, and priesthood. Though these discussions focus on the pre-and-post ascension mediatorial role of Jesus, there has been minimal attention paid to "intercession" as the present mediatorial task of Jesus in heaven. In this volume, Abeneazer G. Urga examines the background and nature of Jesus' heavenly intercession in the Epistle to the Hebrews. He demonstrates that the author of Hebrews has primarily depended on the LXX and some texts of the New Testament - while remaining cognizant of the theme of intercession in Second Temple Literature - in the formulation of the motif of Jesus' high priestly intercession. Urga also argues that Jesus' heavenly intercession is vocalis et realis , and that his intercession is made in order to procure help and the forgiveness of sin for God's people in their time of need.

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Mistborn: Secret History is a companion story to the original Mistborn trilogy. As such, it contains HUGE SPOILERS for the books Mistborn (The Final Empire), The Well of Ascension, and The Hero of Ages. It also contains very minor spoilers for the book The Bands of Mourning. Mistborn: Secret History builds upon the characterization, events, and worldbuilding of the original trilogy. Reading it without that background will be a confusing process at best. In short, this isn't the place to start your journey into Mistborn (though if you have read the trilogy - but it has been a while - you should be just fine, so long as you remember the characters and the general plot of the books). Saying anything more here risks revealing too much. Even knowledge of this story's existence is, in a way, a spoiler. There's always another secret.

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A convenient ring for Cinderella!Taking a Malaysian break from her caregiving responsibilities, innocent Grace allows herself one sizzling night with cynical tycoon Carter. Then he proposes! A clause in his grandfather's will means Carter needs a brideand their chemistry makes Grace the perfect candidate for a contract marriage. His heart is not on offerbut will Grace accept that term as non-negotiable?Her kingdomor her heart?It's just another royal reception for ever-perfect Queen Emilia. Until she spots infamous billionaire Caius Candrianoher secret husband! She was a princess when they wed, and Mila's unexpected ascension to the throne doomed their marriage: Caius's reputation was far too wild for royalty. But now he''s back to claim his forbidden queen! Will giving in to their deliciously off-limits chemistry destroy Milaor be the best mistake of her life?

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Every symbiote needs a host. And for Carnage, there has only ever been one host who has made it feel whole. It''s time for a reunion. Meanwhile, Flash Thompson has become convinced that a series of increasingly horrifying murders are all connected. As Flash puts the pieces together, get ready for Anti-Venom vs. Carnage - an all-out symbiote slugfest! Plus: While a reborn Cletus Kasady exacts his vengeance on an unsuspecting city, the Carnage symbiote remains adrift among the stars. The symbiote only has a few hurdles left before its glorious ascension to the throne of the King in Black - and the first is named Morlun! Collecting WEB OF CARNAGE (2023) #1, CARNAGE (2023) #1-4.

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This collection of essays originates from the 2014 Evil in Second Temple Judaism and Early Christianity conference hosted by the Centre for the Social-Scientific Study of the Bible at St Mary's University, Twickenham. Featuring an international collection of senior and junior scholars, it represents the cutting edge of scholarship on portrayals of evil in the Second Temple period and the earliest centuries of Christianity. The individual essays consider the significance of "evil" as it relates to a diverse set of topics, including Qumran and its texts, images of disability in 2 Maccabees, dissociations of Jesus from evil in early Christian manuscripts, the "apocalyptic Paul," Jesus' exorcisms, Gospel cosmologies, the epistle of James, 4 Ezra, the Ascension of Isaiah, Marcion, John Chrysostom, and the Acts of the Martyrs.

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Fully illustrated stories from the New Testament about the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, son of God, that can be shared with children in five minutes or less—The Birth of Jesus, John the Baptist, The Holy Spirit, Jesus’s Miracles, The Resurrection, The Ascension, and many more!5 Minute Jesus Stories is a wonderful hardcover collection of classic stories from the Bible all abridged to inspire love for Jesus Christ and understand more about His life and the beginning of Christianity. Rewritten especially for very young children in straightforward and engaging language, these forty abridgements will captivate readers both young and old and provide a marvelous early introduction to the Lord’s good news. Featuring beautiful and imaginative illustrations, let the child in your life experience the life of Jesus for the first time. It’s perfect to read to oneself or aloud with the whole family!

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Este libro recoge las catequesis de Francisco sobre los Hechos de los Apóstoles (2019-2020), y sobre la Carta a los Gálatas (2021).Después de la Ascensión, renovados por el Espíritu en Pentecostés, los primeros cristianos que aparecen en los Hechos de los apóstoles se arman de una valentía nueva y se lanzan a manifestar a Cristo vivo hasta los confines de la tierra.En la Carta a los Gálatas, Pablo aborda temas como la libertad, la gracia y el modo de vivir cristiano, que tocan aspectos de la vida de la Iglesia de nuestros días. Pablo ayuda a descubrir que la verdadera Ley tiene su plenitud en la vida del Espíritu, y solo se puede vivir con la libertad cristiana.

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The beginning of the gospel of Jeremiah, as it is written...Since his unforeseen resurrection from the tepid ashes of the Labour Party in 2015, Jeremy Corbyn has been on a seemingly unstoppable upward trajectory. And one of Britain's best-loved political cartoonists, Steve Bell, has been with him every step of the way.In Corbyn: The Resurrection, Bell has compiled an unmissable selection of his caustically witty cartoons charting the Labour leader's ascension amid the country's best attempts to tear itself apart. From an unforgettable Star Wars pastiche depicting Jez-Bi-Wan Conorbyn's leadership saga, to Bell's savagely gleeful account of the 2017 snap election and beyond, the result is an endlessly entertaining chronicle of Corbyn's path from the 'unelectable' to 'the prime-minister-in-waiting'.

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The Divine CEO is a no-nonsense, pragmatic book about the hierarchy of spiritual ascent. It comes from the pen of acclaimed writer Geoff Thompson; former bouncer, world ranking martial arts guru, and BAFTA winning screenwriter. This is a masterclass on how to contract your ego, expand your conscious awareness, and build a powerful internal hierarchy, through mastery of mind, body and senses. For anyone looking to break their negative associations with the world and create a divine covenant with their Greatest Potential (their own internal Chief Executive Officer), this empirical, muscular and direct study of spiritual ascension is the perfect companion. It is the essence of the author's fifty year apprenticeship in practical spirituality, and high end Budo martial arts.

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Christians usually focus on what Jesus has done (his life, death and resurrection) and what he will do (his second coming and eternal reign). While there has been something of a revival of interest in his ascension, studies of Jesus in his exalted state are relatively rare. However, the Christ that Christians trust in, relate to and love is not only the one who lived, died, rose and will come again: he is also currently seated at God’s right hand. Christian faith as well as theological reflection must take into consideration this significant aspect of Christ’s person and work. Peter Orr attends to this somewhat neglected topic in biblical theology. He explores the New Testament witness to Jesus as he is now, the exalted Christ, through the lenses of his identity, his location and his activity.

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The battle for the crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail?With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before. Arsinoe, after discovering the truth about her powers, must figure out how to make her secret talent work in her favour without anyone finding out. And Mirabella, once thought to be the strongest sister of all and the certain Queen Crowned, faces attacks like never before - ones that put those around her in danger that she can’t seem to prevent.In One Dark Throne, the enthralling sequel to Kendare Blake’s The New York Times-bestselling Three Dark Crowns, Fennbirn’s deadliest queens must face the one thing standing in their way of the crown: each other.

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For the first time in one volume, the most elegant and accessible translation of Dante’s enduring masterpieceCharles Singleton’s English-language translation of The Divine Comedy is widely considered to be one of the finest renderings of Dante’s masterpiece. Singleton’s prose is both faithful and scholarly, and sensitive to the subtle nuances of meaning and richness of reference in Dante’s epic poem. Here for the first time is the single-volume edition of Singleton’s celebrated translation.This beautifully illustrated book brings together all three volumes of Dante’s poem, describing his travels down to the circles of Hell, up over the mountain of Purgatory, and his ultimate ascension through the celestial spheres of Paradise. Dante’s divine tour provides a timeless allegory for the journey of one’s soul toward union with God.Featuring an incisive introduction by Simone Marchesi, a glossary,

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The quest for happiness and fulfilment lies at the very heart of human life, but for Ibn 'Arabi there is a realm beyond our ordinary understanding of happiness, where the human stands truly fulfilled, in vision of Reality. This is a goal within the potential of every person. In this first English translation of a core chapter from the famous Meccan Illuminations (al-Futuḥat al-Makkiyya), Ibn 'Arabi comprehensively summarises all his major teachings on human perfectibility and true happiness. Using the imagery of alchemy and ascension, he gives the reader an extraordinary insight into the spiritual journey by contrasting two ways of acquiring knowledge: the rational and the mystical. With an introduction to Islamic alchemy, the Hermetic tradition and the mysterious elixir, this is an important text for anyone interested in Sufism, Islamic spirituality or alchemy.

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This study focuses on two significant but overlooked aspects of Hilary of Poitiers' theology: his interpretation of how we 'become God' as individuals, and the originality of his twelve volume De trinitate in expressing it. Janet Sidaway argues that Hilary's ideas had their origin in his baptismal confession of faith and Biblical exegesis, but were then shaped by his response to the 'Arians' and to Marcellus of Ancyra. She illustrates Hilary's emphasis on the soteriological importance of the human nature of the incarnate Christ, and on his brotherhood with us. He interpreted the Transfiguration to reveal Christ's glory as a perfect human being, and suggested that Christ remains in some sense corporeally human after the Ascension. Because we share Christ's human body, we too may share this glory. Dr. Sidaway proposes that, although Hilary's ideas were ignored by his immediate successors, they are similar to the theology of the body formulated by Dante in the Divine Comedy, and resonate with the current concepts of Transformation Theology.

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Gabriel Pradera, licenciado en Derecho, inicia su imparable ascensión social casándose en 1972 con Nuria Ribazo,perteneciente a una de las familias de banqueros más poderosas de España. Actuó guiado por una ambición impacienteque atribuía a la posesión de dinero e influencias la capacidad para conseguir cualquier objetivo. Treintaaños más tarde, situado en la cúpula del poder económico del país, la aparición de un tercer personaje, Gonzalo,portador de un mensaje confidencial, lo obligará a enfrentarse con su pasado porque, como acabará confesando, laresponsabilidad derivada de ciertos actos no prescribe jamás y solo se extingue con la muerte.Diario de una sombra, es una novela realista que discurre por los paisajes urbanos de Madrid, Londres, Lucerna,Valladolid y Valencia. Profundiza en la psicología de los personajes y nos habla de las oportunidades perdidas, lacodicia humana, las traiciones y los miedos. También de la inocencia, el engaño, la soledad,

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A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl. Now I can be the queen that my mother intended me to be . . . the queen I was born to be. 1558. After years of waiting, Princess Elizabeth accedes to the throne of England. But the country is divided, the restoration of the Protestant faith ignites opposition from the church and beyond, and court remains a treacherous place. Many believe that Elizabeth must marry if she is to survive. For Robert Dudley, Elizabeth’s ascension is a glorious new dawn, and he quickly positions himself as the young queen’s favourite. Dudley is a man of powerful lineage; his father had been a kingmaker at the court of Henry VIII. But Dudley has many enemies, amongst them William Cecil, the queen’s most trusted advisor. As powerful families vie for stakes in the emerging kingdom, Elizabeth must secure her own future.

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This innovative and imaginative resource offers learning and worship activities and whole service outlines to help churches engage with the outside world and increase connectedness with the communities where they are placed, whether rural or urban. Current trends encourage us to reconnect with nature – schools are building outdoor classrooms, 11,000 organizations belong to the Wild Network which encourages children to get outside, while Forest Church, the Eco-congregation and the rewilding spirituality movements reflect this trend in the church. Definitely not just for energetic outdoorsy types, it creatively blends the Christian year with the natural seasons – such as an all-age Advent outdoor adventure, creating an outdoor Easter garden, kite flying at Ascension, building life-size David and Goliath, going on a prayer pilgrimage, autumn leaves and tree ribbons for remembrance, and much more. Also included is practical advice on making the most of your outdoor space, including everyone, health, safety and safeguarding.

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Montañero, escritor y deportista olímpico, Heinrich Harrer fue miembro de la mítica cordada que completó en 1938 la codiciada primera ascensión a la Pared Norte del Eiger ?conocida como la Pared Asesina. -La araña blanca- es un relato clásico de aquella gesta contado con paralizante realismo y brío narrativo digno del autor de -Siete años en el Tíbet-. Pero Harrer, además de alpinista que ofrece al público el relato de su propia escalada, asume también el papel de historiador, introduciéndonos con gran precisión técnica y ritmo trepidante, en la historia de los dramáticos intentos anteriores de escalar la temible pared. Éstos se desarrollaron en un ambiente de feroz competencia deportiva y desembocaron en una larga lista de víctimas. Entre ellas, tal vez el caso más trágico fuera el del joven Toni Kurz, quien agoniza durante largas horas colgado de una cuerda a pocos metros de un equipo de rescate, que no puede hacer nada por salvar su vida. Incluye además una crónica de las más import

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La primera vez que subí al Monte Perdido era un día soleado de agosto. La ascensión había tenido el encanto de todas las excursiones de alta montaña en el Pirineo. En el libro de la cumbre, uno de los componentes del grupo estampó una frase que reflejaba el sentir de todos: "Admira lo creado y alaba al Creador".Lo que pretende este libro es mostrar estos dos aspectos: el gozo por la contemplación de una naturaleza llena de encanto, y lo que recordaba Juan Pablo II en una homilía pronunciada en el corazón de los Alpes, cuando decía que "la grandiosidad de estas montañas, en medio de esta belleza estupenda, nos lleva a pensar en Dios".Pedro Estaún Villoslada (Madrid, 1948) pasaba todos los veranos en Biescas, el pueblo de su familia, y desde muy joven empezó a realizar ascensiones a aquellas montañas del Pirineo. Estudió la carrera de CC. Físicas (Geofísica) y años después se ordenó sacerdote.

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Los diarios escritos por Thomas Mann en el periodo de entreguerras acerca de su cotidianidad, su proceso creador y el tiempo convulso que le tocó vivir.Los Diarios de Thomas Mann permiten entrever mundos hoy desaparecidos: el buen hacer de un artista metódico con rutinas y placeres plenamente burgueses; la agitada escena intelectual de principios del siglo XX en Europa, en la que Mann ocupaba un lugar central y en la que reconocía el protagonismo de sus contemporáneos Gide, Kafka, Joyce o Proust; o el laboratorio de un novelista incansable, que trabajaba por acumulación hasta producir obras sólidas como monumentos. Por todo ello, estos Diarios son un libro imprescindible para entender cómo fue este escritor moderno. Pero en lo personal se trasluce también lo político, y aquí aparece un duro testimonio del exilio al que Mann partió con su familia a los sesenta años, en 1933, poco después de la ascensión de Hitler al poder. Ante la caída de su patria en la barbari

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The apex of critical praise and commercial success is a metric achieved by a select few. In 2020, Cardi B became synonymous with record breaking as her debut album Invasion of Privacy went five times platinum and became the longest charting record by a female rapper in history. From streaming and charting to views, likes, retweets, and shares, Cardi dominates. Cardi B's ascension to stardom is pure 21st century: from welfare kid to unapologetic stripper; reality TV persona, to social media maven, to a household name delivering one of the consummately executed albums in rap history, it's easy to imagine future critics noting popular music as before and after the rise of Cardi B.This in-depth look at Invasion of Privacy explores the sexual politics of hip hop through a track-by-track breakdown of the album. It addresses questions like: How does the wage gap impact pop music? Has Cardi destigmatized sex work for artists? What would hip hop look like as a ma

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World-renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass weaves a spellbinding narrative about how the pyramids were built and why, new in paperbackNearly five thousand years ago, the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom reigned over a highly advanced civilization. Believed to be gods, the royal family lived amid colossal palaces and temples built to honor them and their deified ancestors. In Mountains of the Pharaohs, Zahi Hawass brings these extraordinary historical figures to life, detailing a soap opera-like saga complete with murder, incest, and the triumphant ascension to the throne of one of only four queens ever to rule Egypt. It was during this dynasty that the magnificent pyramids of Giza were built. These monuments attest not only to the dynasty's supreme power, but also to the engineering expertise and architectural sophistication that flourished under its rule. Hawass tells the complete story of the pyramids, weaving archaeological data with a history of Egypt's powerful pharaohs, and a

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''Hannah Whitten is my new favourite obsession'' Jodi Picoult, New York Times-bestselling authorIn this epic sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller, The Foxglove King - Hannah Whitten''s lush, romantic fantasy - the glittering and dangerous world of the Sainted King''s royal court is forever changed by Prince Bastian''s ascension to the throne - and the dark forces gathering beneath it.The corrupt king August is dead. Prince Bastian has seized the throne and raised Lore - a necromancer and former smuggler - to his right-hand side. Together they plan to cut out the rot from the heart of the royal court and help the people of Dellaire. But not everyone is happy with the changes. The nobles are sowing dissent and the Kirythean Empire is beating down their door. Even Prince Bastian has changed. No longer the hopeful, rakish, charismatic man Lore knows and loves, instead he''s become reckless, domineering and cold. And something h

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The epic Valhalla saga continues as bloody power struggles sweep across the Nordic lands and a Viking queen’s daughter must forge her own destiny. Fearless Queen Sigrid wants her twin children to fulfill their destinies: her son, Olaf, to become heir to the kingdom of Svealand, and her gifted daughter, Estrid, to secure passage to the underworld as she is promised to Hel, the Norse goddess of death. But Olaf’s ascension to the throne depends on Sigrid’s former husband, King Erik the Victorious, who despises her and suspects the twins are not his but Sweyn Forkbeard’s, Denmark’s exiled king. As long as the Danish throne is in question, Christian kingdoms and pagan clans battle for control. As Sigrid and her people await Erik’s return from war, a cross-worshipper is taken captive, whose strange power over Estrid sways her to question her allegiance to the death goddess. When Estrid is kidnapped, Sigrid vows to rescue her—at any cost.

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The Mystery of the Resurrection approaches the deepest mysteries of the Turning Point of Time through Rudolf Steiner's spiritual research. At its heart stands the question of the restoration of the 'phantom' of the physical body, and its transformation into the resurrected body of Christ through the Mystery of Golgotha. The author draws a broad and differentiated picture of the tasks and possibilities that the Easter event, as well as Ascension and Whitsun, present - both for the individual and humanity. The final chapter considers the mystery of Easter Saturday, through which the two polar aspects of the Mystery of Golgotha - death and resurrection - interconnect, at the same time explaining the relationship of the Earth Spirit to the interior of the Earth. An appendix tackles the phenomenon of stigmatization from a spiritual-scientific perspective.

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Prophecies unfold, legends turn real, and a war of mythical proportions endangers the realm in Ilana C. Myer's epic fantasy The Poet King, the follow-up to her critically-acclaimed Fire Dance, continuing The Harp and Ring Sequence.After a surprising upheaval, the nation of Tamryllin has a new ruler: Elissan Diar, who proclaims himself the first Poet King. Not all in court is happy with this regime change, as Rianna secretly schemes against him while she investigates a mysterious weapon he hides in the bowels of the palace.Meanwhile, a civil war rages in a distant land, and former Court Poet Lin Amaristoth gathers allies old and new to return to Tamryllin in time to stop the coronation. For the Poet King's ascension is connected with a darker, more sinister prophecy which threatens to unleash a battle out of legend unless Lin and her friends can stop it.

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Tras despedirse de la misteriosa caballera de los elfos oscuros Kizmel, Kirito y Asuna emprenden su ascensión hacia el cuarto piso, donde les recibe un mundo dominado por los ríos y los canales.Después de no pocas dificultades, consiguen llegar a una ciudad de blancos edificios suspendidos en un lecho de agua dulce por el que navegan una infinidad de pequeñas góndolas. Allí descubrirán que, para moverse con libertad a lo largo y ancho del piso, van a necesitar hacerse con un tipo especial de góndola.Con el fin de obtener los materiales necesarios para su construcción, sin embargo, primero tendrán que enfrentarse a una gran bestia de fuego llamada Magnatherium. Pero eso no es todo lo que el cuarto piso tiene preparado para nuestra pareja de protagonistas, ya que además les aguarda un reencuentro inesperado...

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When Dabo Swinney officially took over Clemson football for the 2009 season, it was considered a good program that couldn't quite recapture the greatness of the Danny Ford era. Dabo had spent his entire life as an underdog, but his defiant grit pushed him past personal hardships and professional adversity. His simple formula—faith, family, forgiveness, fortitude, and fun—pushed the Clemson football program past its potential and to the next level, taking the Tigers to 10 bowl games and four ACC championships, earning three College Football Playoff appearances, and most importantly, capturing the 2016 national championship. In Top of the Hill: Dabo Swinney and Clemson's Rise to College Football Greatness, Greenville News sports columnist and Clemson insider Manie Robinson traces Dabo's coaching ascension along Clemson football's return to glory, going behind the scenes of one of the powerhouse programs in the country.

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Despite his importance and influence, jazz musician, educator, and community leader Horace Tapscott remains relatively unknown to most Americans. In Songs of the Unsung Tapscott shares his life story, recalling his childhood in Houston, moving with his family to Los Angeles in 1943, learning music, and his early professional career. He describes forming the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra in 1961 and later the Union of God's Musicians and Artists Ascension to preserve African American music and serve the community. Tapscott also recounts his interactions with the Black Panthers and law enforcement, the Watts riots, his work in Hollywood movie studios, and stories about his famous musician-activist friends. Songs of the Unsung is the captivating story of one of America’s most unassuming heroes as well as the story of L.A.'s cultural and political evolution over the last half of the twentieth century.

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Según una tradición antigua, después de la Ascensión del Señor, la Virgen María volvía diariamente a las estaciones de la Pasión, reviviendo en su corazón lo que Cristo sufrió por los hombres y el inmenso amor con que los amó. Siguiendo el ejemplo de María, la devoción del Vía Crucis se ha desarrollado en la Iglesia. Durante siglos, los cristianos han seguido en su corazón el calvario de su Señor y han intentado estar cerca de él.Las breves, pero conmovedoras meditaciones de Georg Gänswein sobre cada una de las estaciones de la Pasión, siguiendo los pasajes evangélicos que las ilustran, nos permiten superar los límites del espacio y del tiempo en virtud de nuestra fe para encontrarnos con Jesús, el Dios que se hizo hombre, murió y resucitó por amor. Contemplando su Cruz, cada persona puede aprender a llevar la suya.

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When Dabo Swinney took over Clemson football during the 2008 season, the program was considered a good one that couldn’t quite recapture the greatness of the Danny Ford era. But Swinney’s simple formula—faith, family, forgiveness, fortitude, and fun—pushed the Clemson football program to the next level, taking the Tigers to 10 bowl games while capturing four ACC championships, three College Football Playoff appearances, and most importantly, two national championships. Sports columnist Manie Robinson traces Swinney’s coaching ascension along the football team’s return to glory, going behind the scenes of one of the country’s powerhouse programs. Featuring the incredible stories of Clemson stars such as C.J. Spiller, Tajh Boyd, Sammy Watkins, DeAndre Hopkins, and Deshaun Watson, Top of the Hill is the definitive account of the Tigers’ return to the top of the college football landscape.

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The Jenaissance has arrived!Keep Coolidge and Carry On: The Wisdom of Jennifer Coolidge is a breakdown of her career, from her time as Jodi, Jerry’s girlfriend on Seinfeld, to her ascension as Tanya McQuoid on The White Lotus, which has crowned her, rightfully, as HBO and Hollywood royalty.Study her wisdom and learn how to manage a diner you inherited from your husband, plan a birthday party for your dog, bake a perfectly moist cookie, and, of course, bend and snap.Learn about behind-the-scenes details of Coolidge’s movies and life, hear how she managed to pose as Ernest Hemmingway’s daughter to get into bars, and take a quiz that will separate fans who’ve only watched The White Lotus from the stans who can spot her in the crowd of the Austin Powers football game.

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A guide to understand, support, and honor the soul missions of our animal companions• 2023 Coalition of Visionary Resources Silver Award• Explains how animals that live alongside humans are lightworkers helping to raise the vibration of collective consciousness and aid in humanity’s ascension process• Shares example stories of incredible animal Wayshowers from around the world whose actions and sacrifices on behalf of their human companions changed them all for the better• Offers meditations, rituals, and transformational soul practices to embrace 5D frequencies, intuit heart intelligence, connect to the Higher Self, and heal the shadowAnimals are natural holders of 5D consciousness. The extraordinary animals who have chosen, at a soul level, to live alongside humans are lightworkers on the front lines of the animal kingdom’s mission to help people to heal, evolve, and assist in raising the vibration of the planet and collective consciousness to 5D.As Tammy Billups reveals, once we become aware of the soul path of our animal companions, we are then able to connect with them soul-to-soul, not only supporting their soul missions but also finding the healing we need to let go of 3D reality. Sharing stories of incredible animal wayshowers from around the world, she explores the many levels of service your beloved animal friends are providing you every day, including during disasters, storms, and pandemics. She shows how they help shoulder the psychological and emotional burdens we are not yet capable of holding on our own and show us the way back to our own hearts. The author offers meditations, rituals, and exercises for applying the teachings of the animal stories shared, including transformational soul practices to embrace 5D frequencies, intuit heart intelligence, connect to the Higher Self, and heal the shadow. Offering ways to embrace and emulate the soul teachings of our animal companions, Tammy Billups shows that, by honoring animals as courageous guides on our ascension to 5D consciousness, we too can become wayshowers in our own right

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