A lavishly illustrated, gift-appropriate reference for mythology fans and word aficionados connects commonly used terms to classic stories from ancient Greece and Rome. By the author of The Adventures
What do we think about when we think about Greek food? For many, it is the meze and the traditional plates of a Greek island taverna at the height of summer. In Gifts of the Gods, Andrew and Rachel Da
With contributions by Laurent Coulon, Sue Davies, Élisabeth Delange, Richard Fazzini, Florence Gombert, Adela Oppenheim, Diana Craig Patch, Maarten Raven, Edna Russmann, John H. Taylor, Eleni To
We need the power of God at work in our nation, our churches, and our lives. In fact, we need to take Gods power to the streets to set people free and transform their lives. How? Author and well-known
The Greek architectural orders?Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian?lie at the heart of the classical traditions of building, and yet satisfying accounts for their origins have proved elusive. In contrast wit
Gifts for the Gods is an enlightening and richly illustrated book on animal mummies from ancient Egypt. Introducing readers to the wealth of animal mummies in British museums and private collections,
A lavishly illustrated, gift-appropriate reference for mythology fans and word aficionados connects commonly used terms to classic stories from ancient Greece and Rome. By the author of The Adventures
Tom and Mary Hartmann describe how Gods Providence has pushed them to reconsider what it means to believe in Gods love in both the trials and joys of family life. They share insights on many concrete
Possessing mystical military gifts that enable him to kill gods and win wars, Piper Hecht hides his abilities from those who would use him for their own purposes and is drawn into a family battle to p
A magical middle-grade debut about a Filipino girl who ventures into the land of the engkantos, or nature spirits, to save herself and her mother from a sinister fate, written by a Filipino author.Marikit is used to wearing recycled clothes. Her mother, the best seamstress in the barrio, has become an expert at making due ever since Marikit’s father and brother were lost at sea. But for her tenth birthday, all Marikit wants is something new. So when her mother gifts her a patchwork dress stitched together with leftover scraps from her workshop, Marikit vows to never wear it. That is, until the eve of her birthday, when shadow creatures creep into their home and upend the very life she knew.Marikit discovers that her dress is a map, one lovingly crafted to lead her to safety in the magical lands of the engkantos, where Marikit makes friends out of monsters and challenges the gods. With the help of her friends, including an exuberant firefly and a cursed boy, Marikit journeys through the
Clash with the gods of Theros in this campaign sourcebook for the world's great roleplaying game.Play DUNGEONS & DRAGONS in the MAGIC: THE GATHERING world of Theros--a realm shaped by the wrath of gods and the deeds of heroes, where champions vie for immortal favor and a place among legends.- Rise above the common throng with SUPERNATURAL GIFTS, abilities that give you remarkable powers that set you on the path to legend.- Explore Theros as a SATYR or LEONIN--mythic cat-like heroes from Magic: The Gathering. Mythic Odysseys of Theros introduces these races to fifth edition D&D for the first time.- Master new powers with Magic: The Gathering-inspired SUBCLASSES like the Bard's College of Eloquence and the Paladin's Oath of Heroism.- Encounter MYTHIC MONSTERS, creatures whose power and renown are such that their names are truly living myths.- Wield the weapons of the gods--five signature artifacts used by Theros's deities.- Created in 1974, D&D transformed gaming culture by b
A look at the ways that meals of various sorts can be more effectively integrated into parish activities, promoting theemergence of new gifts for ministry as well as increasing ourgratitude for Gods a
Introducing a mesmerizing debut in the rich tradition of Marion Zimmer Bradley–a passionate tale of love and war, honor and vengeance, in which the gods grant a common girl uncommon gifts…Before she w
The goddess Aphrodite was adored and feared by gods and mortals alike; none were immune to her power. Young lovers offered gifts and prayers to her, the goddess of love and beauty, in hopes of receivi
