An accessible introduction to some of the major themes of Catholic faith. This volume is organized in four parts?faith, sacraments, morals, and prayer. Each section features several chapters that begi
World-renown author, Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, shows how Augustine's influential work is just as relevant today as it was 1,600 years ago. A charming and accessible approach to the master, Augustine
Lady Ludlow is absolute mistress of Hanbury Court and a resolute opponent of anything that might disturb the class system into which she was born. She will keep no servant who can read and write and i
The author of Kids Create! provides more than one hundred illustrated projects and games that make camping fun and educational whether it is in the backyard, a national park, or a neighborhood school
With words of wisdom filling each page, this collection of thoughts represents diverse perspectives on the subject of?success and is culled from world leaders throughout history—heads of state, captai
A presentation of the traditional teachings of mysticism presented in a fresh way so that each of us can open ourselves to an experience of the presence of God?here and now.
With the passion and depth of feeling that belong to lovers, Sufi masters through the centuries have described the soul’s journey toward union with God. This collection of sayings, dating from the nin
Straightforward advice on how to avoid the majority of cross-country problems. Chapters include lost confidence, refusing to start and excitability, running out, ditch aversion and combination problem
Cowrie travels to Punalu'u, Hawaii, where her grandfather lived and meets her extended family. She is attracted by the power of Pele, who breathes fire from the pit of Kiluaea. As she circles the isla
Addressing the black church, this book encourages realizing and accepting its responsibility for eradicating economic injustice in the African American community.
An approach to music from the dancer's viewpoint, this book offers a two-part exploration of music as it relates to dance, beginning with an introduction to aspects of musicality that dancers?and othe
Inspired reflections by Richard Rohr and his colleagues at the Center for Action and Contemplation on how to be a healing presence in the world today, Grace in Action is a hopeful book that looks to t
King Arthur was not an Englishman, but a Celtic warrior, according to Loomis, whose research into the background of the Arthurian legend reveals findings which are both illuminating and highly controv
This volume contains not only the complete verbatim transcript of the testimony given before the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 11, 12 and 13, 1991, but, as Nina Totenberg points out in her pre
Frederick Engels (1820-1895), the son of a wealthy German textile manufacturer, moved in 1842 to England to take a position in a factory near Manchester partially owned by his father. Engels met Karl
This book is a lucid introduction to the life and writings of St. Teresa of Avila, with special emphasis on what makes Teresa a model for contemporary men and women. Teresa was a highly erotic woman,
By a List 1 Dressage Judge, the guide has helpful hints for those starting out in dressage or wishing to improve their competition performance. Chapters include training and preparation, learning the
This popular presentation of the life and writings of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity includes many rich segments from the spiritual classics Introduction to the Dev
This book reveals the deep-rooted feelings of a snake who is afraid of people. His fears prove well-founded when he is captured by a school-aged child and held captive in a jar with little air. The sn
Afraid of snakes, Lenny has to endure a field trip to the zoo's snake house. He encounters taunts from his bullying classmates and little sympathy from his teacher and guidance counselor, who are pict
A Course in Miracles, first published in 1976, has sold more than a million copies and has become a modern spiritual classic. In Awaken to Your Own Call, a leading interpreter of the Course presents a
Discusses what emotions are like, the different ways people can feel, how to tell what other people are feeling, and the circumstances that cause different emotions
A straightforward guide for the use and preparation of safe and effective herbal remedies for horses and ponies. Chapters include herbs, infusions, poultices and compresses, essential oils and herbal
More than 170 historically organized biographies of African Americans famous in the fields of education, science, music, and more are offered in this compelling collection.
Here lie four remarkable ghost stories, carefully culled from a genre that had a great flowering in the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They have been chosen because they are skillfully
This book asks: Is the question of being Roman Catholic the same as the question of how you like your roast beef cooked, or the same as the question of your being of some ethnic group, or the same as
This translation into English of a great Islamic classic offers the western world a simple yet profound interpretation of Islam. Drawing upon years of unparalleled experience in diplomacy and governme
This analysis discusses the conflicts that many African Americans endure as they struggle to balance two competing world views?African and European American.
Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee portrays the awakening of the seeker to the bond of love that has existed within the human heart since the beginning of time. Drawing on sources both Sufi and Christian, he detai
Inspired by the writing of Virginia Woolf and the painting of Georgia O’Keefe, Lariane Fonseca uses the camera as a medium through which to depict the ?passion of flowers’. This selection of her flowe
A classic in the field, this book combines intelligence and practical experience to explain the heart of spiritual guidance—a must for retreat leaders and spiritual directors.
Since the release of her first album, a truly western experience in 1984, k.d. lang has galvanized listeners with her amazing voice, while battling for a place in the music industry and fighting off p
Between 1768 and 1779, Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy made three voyages of exploration for purposes of scientific research. On each voyage he kept a log of scenes and adventures. Cook's
An illustrated guide to progressive schooling exercises, designed to improve suppleness, balance, strength and agility and to enhance the performance of horse and rider on the flat. Chapters include t
Drawing from a wealth of historical and scholarly sources, Johnson traces the important social, religious and political development of Ireland's struggle to become a unified, settled country. Johnson
While Fort York is in the midst of its most complete wartime blackout of 1943, reports of eerie lights, dead animals, corpses, and evidence of a witch coven arouse the concern of Inspector Tretheway
When the Lindahls meet the Bonners, their marriage is already in deep trouble. This meeting is a catalyst for a complicated series of emotions and traumas, set against the backdrop of suburban Los Ang
A guide to grooming and how it can help keep horse and ponies healthy and looking their best. Chapters include every aspect of grooming from the reasons for grooming, the basic kit to quartering and f
