Lovers of Shakespeare and readers interested in spirituality will relish these insights culled from Shakespeare's plays. Stimulating excerpts from the plays and enlightening commentary related to spir
Thoroughly revised in the light of recent scholarly discovery, this edition covers all the great prophetic figures, and also goes beyond the Old Testament to examine the role of prophecy in the New Te
Pausanias, the Greek historian and traveler, lived and wrote around the second century AD, during the period when Greece had fallen peacefully to the Roman Empire. While fragments from this period abo
Ranging from folktales to contemporary stories, this anthology celebrates the richness of the Jewish heritage. The stellar list of contributors includes Isaac Bashevis Singer, Lynn Reid Banks, and Mi
Not so long ago it would have been fair to say that the Catholic Church and the Catholic faith determined human life and social existence, more or less unquestioned, in Flanders and in a large part of
This book investigates the complexity, diversity, uniqueness and enduring significance of Jewish life in the Christian Roman Empire, from 312 to 634 C.E. During this period there occurred an unprecede
"There's a sign hanging just inside the broad and battered front door of our ramshackle farmhouse that reads "Deu Vos Guard." On the day we bought our tiny patch of Catalonia, a new friend who lives a
Semi, Miranda, and Arnie are part of a group of 50 British Young Conservationists on their way to a wildlife conservation station deep in the rain forests of Ecuador. After a terrifying mid-air disast
Something stopped Nita's hand as it ran along the bookshelf. She looked and found that one of the books had a loose thread at the top of its spine. It was one of those So You Want to Be a . . . books,
Scott McMillin has added a new section on key events in scholarship and theater since the 1980s (including international, political, feminist and postcolonial analysis) to this updated edition of Shak
By publishing these ten essays in English in the BAR series the research carried out by the contributors, and the evidence and fieldwork methodologies they cite, is made available to a much wider audi
Enlightened Eating represents a 17-year voyage into the compelling and powerful world of nutrition. Readers will be given practical ways to consume food in its natural life- and health-giving state, e
Of these 28 papers, 14 are in French, 8 are in English, and the remainder are in Dutch and German. Topics include: the Latin language as a standard and its relation to the vernacular; standardization
This book provides current information on American Revolution landmarks, listing more than 700 battlefields, memorial markers, statues, museums, and library collections in 28 states. The listings whic
The parents and widow of Lou Gehrig were so concerned about the potential desecration of his grave that they considered moving his ashes to the Hall of Fame. Officials embraced the idea of creating a
It's Thanksgiving, and Dora and her family and friends are ready to clelbrate. What is Dora thankful for? Take a look inside Dora's Thanksgiving and find out!
This study examines the role of cowrie-shell money in West African trade, particularly the slave trade. The shells were carried from the Maldives to the Mediterranean by Arab traders for further trans
The former metalworker and trade union leader Luis Inacio 'Lula' da Silva-known to everyone as Lula-was elected president of Brazil in late 2002 in his fourth attempt since founding the Workers' Party
Designed specifically for community colleges and business programs, Writing Connections helps students of varying backgrounds, ages, and majors recognize how strong writing skills can allow them to ac
Since 1918, Ball State men's basketball has gone from a small athletic endeavor at a teachers college to a highly respected Division I program in the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA. On several o
A revised, updated edition of Roget's word-finder reorganizes it according to new, more modern subject categories--850 in all--features 350,000 entries, and contains an index of every word and phrase
The abolitionist movement in 19th century America led directly to the end of slavery in the United States. This collection of more than 20 original documents including speeches, editorials, books and
A Handbook for Children's Liturgy offers a complete guide on how to make the ministry of the Word meaningful, memorable and enjoyable for children of all ages. Whether there are a large number of chil
Working on the Inside goes backstage into the inner lives of respected actors like Liam Neeson, Vanessa Williams, Phylicia Rashad, Edward Herrmann, Kristin Chenoweth and many others to reveal the deep
(1999, 63 minutes) This is a powerful and compelling account of the descent into war and its terrible consequences. Dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo conflict, this work is a contemporary example
When he has enough of his city job, Fred decides to live a life of ease and comfort by working on a farm in the country, but things are not what Fred expected when he spends a few days working in his
Welcome to The A-List, a wickedly funny and risquT paperback original novel that takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati. Seventeen-year-old Upper East Side b
