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Gifts of Love
by Crystal StovallWhen a tornado touches down in her hometown, a woman finds herself sharing a temporary shelter with a single dad. In the aftermath of the storm, she becomes a mother to his daughter and together they become a family.
Gifts of Passage: What the Dying Tell Us with the Gifts They Leave Behind
by Amy HollingsworthNot all gifts are tangible.After suffering the loss of her father while writing her bestselling debut book, Amy Hollingsworth began to search for the meaning behind his dying moments. What she found was a simple truth at the heart of overcoming the deepest grief: the dying leave gifts. With deeply moving stories of how others discovered the gifts their loved ones left behind, this book will gently encourage you to anticipate and uncover your own. Weaving together the warm intimacy of Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie and the straightforward honesty of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking, Amy Hollingsworth adds her hopeful voice to the literature of life and the life beyond. The result is a collection of stories that gives the reader myriad ways to identify their own pain and healing and is an intriguing journey for any and all readers fascinated by this brief overlap of heaven and earth. From the bestselling author of The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers.
Gifts of Ramadan
by Kim EllisObservers of Ramadan fast from sunrise to sunset. Asef faces a lonely day at school while fasting for the first time.
Gifts Of The Spirit
by Dane RudhyarDane Rudhyar (March 23, 1895 – September 13, 1985), born Daniel Chennevière, was an American author, modernist composer and humanistic astrologer. He was a pioneer of modern transpersonal astrology.“Throughout the past centuries, philosophers and wise men pondering over the many and varied ways in which human beings react to their experiences, have sought to define a few basic types of men according to the characteristic nature of their most familiar responses. Today, psychologists and biologists, anthropologists and endocrinologists propound in great detail their own classifications of human types. But what these new categories have gained in precision and analytical subtlety does not suffice to make obsolete the ancient classification of twelve zodiacal types of human beings, with its deep root in a metaphysical and cosmological understanding of the universal patterning of the tides of life and of the creative answer of spirit to human needs.We do not know where the concept of a twelvefold cosmos appeared for the first time. We find it abstractly and geometrically defined by Pythagoras and Plato, who probably had inherited it from Egypt or Chaldea, perhaps from still more ancient civilizations...On these two cycles, agricultural man established his calendars; which in turn gave him a sense of mastery over time and seasonal activity—a sense that he had become able to fathom the rhythmic pattern of all creative processes in nature. Having acquired the power to harness the life-force in crop-raising and cattle-breeding, the next step was for him to extend his understanding of nature’s rhythm to human nature, for he believed that the universe was one organic whole controlled by divine Powers, and that humanity was an inseparable part of the harmony of this whole.”-Print ed.
The Gifts of the Animals: A Christmas Tale
by Carole GerberWith a beautiful narrative by author and poet Carole Gerber and stunning and intricate art by renowned Japanese artist Yumi Shimokawara comes one of the most anticipated Christmas gift books ever published. Gift of the Animals shares the miraculous offerings the humble animals in the manger gave to the baby Jesus.
Gifts of the Dark Wood: Seven Blessings for Soulful Skeptics (and Other Wanderers)
by Eric ElnesHave you left the faith you used to have but don't know what to move toward? When you can't see the road ahead, do you feel lost and alone? Do you wish you had a group of companions willing to wander with you? Welcome to the Dark Wood. As you journey through the unknown, you may feel tempted, lost, and uncertain. Though commonly feared and avoided, these feelings of uncertainty can be your greatest assets on this journey because it is in uncertainty that we probe, question, and discover. According to the ancients, you don't need to be a saint or spiritual master to experience profound awakening and live with God's presence and guidance. You need only to wander. In clear and lucid prose that combines the heart of a mystic, the soul of a poet, and the mind of a biblical scholar, Dr. Eric Elnes demystifies the seven gifts bestowed in the Dark Wood: the gifts of uncertainty, emptiness, being thunderstruck, getting lost, temptation, disappearing, and the gift of misfits. This is a book for anyone who feels awkward in their search for God, anyone who seeks to find holiness amid their holy mess, and anyone who prefers practicality to piety when it comes to finding their place in this world.
Gifts of the Desert
by Kyriacos C. MarkidesIn Kyriacos C. Markides’s newest book, Eastern Orthodox mysticism meets Western Christianity as the internationally renowned author takes readers on a deep journey back in time to unveil the very roots of authentic spirituality. In his previous bookThe Mountain of Silence, Markides introduced us to the essential spiritual nature of Eastern Orthodoxy in a series of lively conversations with Father Maximos, the widely revered charismatic Orthodox bishop and former abbot of the isolated monastery on Mount Athos. InGifts of the Desert, Markides continues his examination of Easter Orthodox mystical teachings and practices and captures its living expression through visits to monasteries and hermitages in Greece and America and interviews with contemporary charismatic elders, both male and female. Markides’s pursuit of a deeper understanding of Orthodoxy takes him to the deserts of Arizona and a stay at a new monastery in Sedona; to the island of Cyprus and a reunion with Father Maximos; on a pilgrimage to holy shrines aboard a cruise ship in the Aegean Sea; and finally to the legendary Mount Athos, home to more than two thousand Orthodox monks. Markides relates his journey and reflections in a captivating style while providing important background material and information on historical events to give readers a highly accessible, in-depth portrait of a tradition little known in the West. Gifts of the Desertwill appeal to a wide range of people, from Christians seeking insights into their religion and its various expressions to scholars interested in learning more about the mystical way of life and wisdom that have been preserved on Mount Athos since the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the Great Schism that separated the Eastern and Western Churches. Perhaps most important, however, is the bridge it offers contemporary readers to a Christian life that is balanced between the worldly and the spiritual.
The Gifts of the Small Church
by Jason ByasseeDizzying changes have taken place in American religious life in the last half century. Yet in spite of that fact, taking a snapshot of a "typical" Christian church in America would reveal a surprising number of small-to-mid-sized congregations, rooted in a local neighborhood or community, tied to a specific denomination, where most of the members know each others' names, and hence are blessed (and cursed) with being the church together. In this clear-eyed, humorous appraisal, Jason Byassee contends that the "church around the corner" occupies a particular place in the divine economy, that it is especially capable of forming us in the virtues, perspectives, and habits that make up the Christian life. Not that he romanticizes these churches, however. Having been a rural, small membership church pastor, Byassee knows too well the particular vices and temptations to which they are subject. But he also knows the particular graces they've been given, graces like the "prayer ladies," those pillars of the congregation who, "when one told you she was praying for you it meant something. When one hugged you, you remembered all week. When one cooked for you the casserole tasted like love. And when you were around them you were in the presence of Jesus." Anyone who serves, or belongs to, a "church around the corner" will find their ministry strengthened by this enlivening, inspiring book.
Gifts of the Spirit: A Clear, Practical Guide
by Verna M. LinzeyHow the Holy Spirit works in the world through the gifts of the Spirit God never intended to accomplish the work of the church through human effort but through believers endowed with special spiritual qualifications whom the Spirit could direct and through whom He could work. The gifts of the Spirit are not intended only for some believers—they are for every believer. In The Gifts of the Spirit Dr. Verna M. Linzey includes a historical review of the work of the Holy Spirit and provides a clear understanding of how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of believers. Expounding on pertinent scriptures and sharing her experiences as a daughter of the Azusa Street Revival, Dr. Linzey provides both practical application and theological analysis of each of these gifts, including:Words of wisdom and knowledgeFaithHealings and miraclesProphecyDiscerning of spiritsTongues and their interpretationWhether you are a new believer or one who has been in the faith for years, this book will help you to walk out God's purpose in your life.
Gifts of the Spirit: Living the Wisdom of the Great Religious Traditions
by Philip Zaleski Paul KaufmanDrawing on the wisdom of teacher from the world's great religious traditions, including Robert Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, Ram Dass, Mother Mary Clare Vincent, Joan Halifax, and Rabbi Jonathan Omer-Man, Gifts of the Spirit deepens our appreciation of such everyday routines as waking up, eating, and working, as well as the abundant rewards of enjoying music, gardening, walking, and being with others. Vivid descriptions of rituals from around the world help us find new spiritual meaning in life's key passages. Discover everyday spiritual riches through:Zen arts of cooking and eatingJewwish and Native American coming-of-age ritualsBedouin rules of hospitality and friendshipMindful approached to pregnancy and birthAncient Christian practices that nurture the dyingShaker philosophies of daily work and craftThe Buddhist way to a peaceful night's sleep
Gifts with Heart: Inspiring Stories, Handmade Crafts, & One-of-a-Kind Ideas
by Mary Beth SammonsA Gift Guide Full of Ideas for Giving from the HeartStumped on what to give a loved one? Mary Beth Sammons is here to help. Giving meaningful gifts is made easy with Gifts with Heart. Your eyes will be opened to the many ways in which you can give of yourself through heartfelt gifts.Concrete suggestions for getting started. When giving gifts to loved ones, we want them to be meaningful—whether they be birthday gifts or out-of-the-blue thinking-of-you tokens of our love and appreciation. Throughout this book, Sammons offers ideas for how to give with the kind of thought and emotion that doesn’t come with gifts bought from the shopping mall. From writing the story of your grandparents’ life, to creating homemade ornaments depicting fun memories, give your loved ones the gift that keeps on giving with the keen insight and compassionate help found in Sammon’s book.Inspirational stories of giving. Of course, meaningful gifts don’t have to be material. Sometimes, the best thing we can give another person is being there for them when they are in need. In Gifts with Heart, Sammons presents a number of heartwarming stories of giving. Each of the motivational stories demonstrates how small kindnesses can go a long way in helping and touching the hearts of others—and encourage us to go out and share our own gifts of love and compassion with others.In Gifts with Heart learn more about:How to give gifts infused with meaningThe impact that giving of yourself can have on othersThe many different ways to show your appreciation for those you loveIf you enjoyed books like How Can I Help?, Love Does, Find Your Artistic Voice, or The Kindness Challenge, then you will want to own Gifts with Heartby Mary Beth Sammons.
Gil Hodges: A Hall of Fame Life
by Mort ZachterIn descriptions of athletes, the word “hero” is bandied about and liberally attached to players with outstanding statistics and championship rings. Gil Hodges: A Hall of Fame Life is the story of a man who epitomized heroism in its truest meaning, holding values and personal interactions to be of utmost importance throughout his life—on the diamond, as a marine in World War II, and in his personal and civic life. A New York City icon and, with the Brooklyn Dodgers, one of the finest first basemen of all time, Gil Hodges (1924–72) managed the Washington Senators and later the New York Mets, leading the 1969 “Miracle Mets” to a World Series championship. A beloved baseball star, Hodges was also an ethical figure whose sturdy values both on and off the field once prompted a Brooklyn priest to tell his congregation to “go home, and say a prayer for Gil Hodges” in order to snap him out of the worst batting slump of his career.Mort Zachter examines Hodges’s playing and managing days, but perhaps more important, he unearths his true heroism by emphasizing the impact that Hodges’s humanity had on those around him on a daily basis. Hodges was a witty man with a dry sense of humor, and his dignity and humble sacrifice sometimes masked a temper that made Joe Torre refer to him as the “Quiet Inferno.” The honesty and integrity that made him so popular to so many remained his defining elements. Firsthand interviews of the many soldiers, friends, family, former teammates, players, and managers who knew and respected Hodges bring the totality of his life into full view, providing a rounded appreciation for this great man and ballplayer.
The Gilded Page: The Secret Lives of Medieval Manuscripts
by Mary WellesleyA breathtaking journey into the hidden history of medieval manuscripts, from the Lindisfarne Gospels to the ornate Psalter of Henry VIII&“A delight—immersive, conversational, and intensely visual, full of gorgeous illustrations and shimmering description.&” –Helen Castor, author of She-WolvesMedieval manuscripts can tell us much about power and art, knowledge and beauty. Many have survived because of an author&’s status—part of the reason we have so much of Chaucer&’s writing, for example, is because he was a London-based government official first and a poet second. Other works by the less influential have narrowly avoided ruin, like the book of illiterate Margery Kempe, found in a country house closet, the cover nibbled on by mice. Scholar Mary Wellesley recounts the amazing origins of these remarkable manuscripts, surfacing the important roles played by women and ordinary people—the grinders, binders, and scribes—in their creation and survival.The Gilded Page is the story of the written word in the manuscript age. Rich and surprising, it shows how the most exquisite objects ever made by human hands came from unexpected places.&“Mary Wellesley is a born storyteller and The Gilded Page is as good as historical writing gets. This is a sensational debut by a wonderfully gifted historian.&” —Dan Jones, bestselling author of The Plantagenets and The Templars
Gilead
by Marilynne Robinson<P>In 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son, an account of himself and his forebears. Ames is the son of an Iowan preacher and the grandson of a minister who, as a young man in Maine, saw a vision of Christ bound in chains and came west to Kansas to fight for abolition: He "preached men into the Civil War," then, at age fifty, became a chaplain in the Union Army, losing his right eye in battle. <P>Reverend Ames writes to his son about the tension between his father--an ardent pacifist--and his grandfather, whose pistol and bloody shirts, concealed in an army blanket, may be relics from the fight between the abolitionists and those settlers who wanted to vote Kansas into the union as a slave state. And he tells a story of the sacred bonds between fathers and sons, which are tested in his tender and strained relationship with his namesake, John Ames Boughton, his best friend's wayward son.<P><P> This is also the tale of another remarkable vision--not a corporeal vision of God but the vision of life as a wondrously strange creation. It tells how wisdom was forged in Ames's soul during his solitary life, and how history lives through generations, pervasively present even when betrayed and forgotten.<P> <P><b>Pulitzer Prize Winner</b>
Gilead: An Oprah's Book Club Pick
by Marilynne RobinsonWINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION and THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDAN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICKIn 1956, towards the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son: 'I told you last night that I might be gone sometime . . . You reached up and put your fingers on my lips and gave me that look I never in my life saw on any other face besides your mother's. It's a kind of furious pride, very passionate and stern. I'm always a little surprised to find my eyebrows unsinged after I've suffered one of those looks. I will miss them.''A visionary work of dazzling originality' ROBERT MCCRUM, OBSERVER'Writing of this quality, with an authority as unforced as the perfect pitch in music, is rare and carries with it a sense almost of danger' JANE SHILLING, DAILY TELEGRAPH'A beautiful novel: wise, tender and perfectly measured' SARAH WATERS'A masterpiece' SUNDAY TIMES
Gilead: An Oprah's Book Club Pick
by Marilynne RobinsonIn 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son, a kind of last testament to his remarkable forebears.'It is a book of such meditative calm, such spiritual intensity that is seems miraculous that her silence was only for 23 years; such measure of wisdom is the fruit of a lifetime. Robinson's prose, aligned with the sublime simplicity of the language of the bible, is nothing short of a benediction. You might not share its faith, but it is difficult not to be awed moved and ultimately humbled by the spiritual effulgence that lights up the novel from within' Neel Mukherjee, The Times'Writing of this quality, with an authority as unforced as the perfect pitch in music, is rare and carries with it a sense almost of danger - that at any moment, it might all go wrong. In Gilead, however, nothing goes wrong' Jane Shilling, Sunday Telegraph
Gimme Five: 500 More Ways to Get Your Students Talking (Quick Questions)
by Les ChristieWith more than 500 prompts, Gimme Five is sure to get your students talking, thinking, and laughing as they name their five things—foods they hate, situations that make them cry, favorite television shows, and much more. You’ll find funny stuff, as well as hot issues and scenarios that’ll make your students dig deeper. Whatever route you choose, Gimme Fivewill spark fascinating conversations.
Gin, Jesus, and Jim Crow: Prohibition and the Transformation of Racial and Religious Politics in the South
by Brendan J. PayneIn Gin, Jesus, and Jim Crow, Brendan J. J. Payne reveals how prohibition helped realign the racial and religious order in the South by linking restrictions on alcohol with political preaching and the disfranchisement of Black voters. While both sides invoked Christianity, prohibitionists redefined churches’ doctrines, practices, and political engagement. White prohibitionists initially courted Black voters in the 1880s but soon dismissed them as hopelessly wet and sought to disfranchise them, stoking fears of drunken Black men defiling white women in their efforts to reframe alcohol restriction as a means of racial control. Later, as the alcohol industry grew desperate, it turned to Black voters, many of whom joined the brewers to preserve their voting rights and maintain personal liberties. Tracking southern debates about alcohol from the 1880s through the 1930s, Payne shows that prohibition only retreated from the region once the racial and religious order it helped enshrine had been secured.
Gingerbread Dreidels
by Jane Breskin ZalbenChanukah and Christmas come together in this story of an interfaith, intergenerational family's blended holiday. Gelt and gingerbread, menorahs and trees, red and green and blue and white . . .When Christmas and the first night of Chanukah occur on the same day, Sophie and Max are confused. The children are used to the two parts of their identity remaining separate, celebrating with each part of their family in turn. But this year is different: all their grandparents are coming to partake in both Jewish and Christian traditions together.Complete with a sweet acknowledgment of the concern at the forefront of each child&’s mind—how will this affect the presents?—Gingerbread Dreidels is a story for interfaith families that shows how love is at the center of every holiday.
Gingham Bride
by Jillian HartFiona O'Rourke doesn't believe in love--and certainly not in a marriage arranged by her cruel father. And even if her unexpected betrothed seems honorable and kind, can she trust his motives. . . or the attraction between them? Ian McPherson came to Montana to salvage his family's dwindling fortune, not to take a wife. But he's instantly drawn to Fiona. He wants to protect her--even if that means pretending that they're engaged. In a season of surprises and miracles, there's nothing he won't give to show Fiona his love is for always.
Gingham Bride and Her Patchwork Family: An Anthology
by Jillian Hart Lyn Cote’Tis the season for togetherness—and loveGingham Bride by Jillian HartFiona O’Rourke doesn’t believe in love—and certainly not in an arranged marriage. Ian McPherson came to Montana to salvage his family’s dwindling fortune, not to take a wife. But he’s instantly drawn to Fiona. He wants to protect her—even if that means pretending that they’re engaged.Her Patchwork Family by Lyn CoteChristmas is for families, and Felicity Gabriel intends to build a family right away! When she inherits a mansion, she decides to turn it into a home for orphans. Broken by war, judge Tyrone Hawkins is devastated when his little girl runs from him to Felicity. But Felicity’s courage, despite the town’s scorn for her orphanage, and her caring way with his daughter might restore his lost faith.
Giocattoli sessuali: Buoni o Cattivi?
by Gabriel Agbo Mattia BarattoI sex toys, o giocattoli erotici, non sono una novità. Hanno una lunga storia che inizia con oggetti lavorati che rappresentavano il pene. Gli antichi Romani, Greci, Cinesi, Asiatici ed Indiani ricavavano questi oggetti dalla pietra, dal ferro, oro, legno e da altri materiali e venivano utilizzati per l'autoerotismo. Alcuni di questi popoli (come i Greci) praticavano il culto di dei e dee del sesso e in queste pratiche venivano utilizzati tali oggetti e venivano compiuti atti immorali, come il sesso con demoni e spiriti. Quindi, è possibile dire che l'origine dei sex toys viene dalla ricerca di un piacere 'illimitato' e dal culto di dei oscuri. Questa invenzione mutò nel tempo in altri oggetti e nel ventesimo secolo furono inventati i primi vibratori elettrici. Da allora, è stato tutto un diluvio di strumenti manuali e sofisticati per il piacere erotico. Alcuni di questi addirittura parlanti o che fanno l'occhiolino! Wow! Ora, che spazio occupano i giocattoli erotici nei piani di Dio? E se una relazione erotica è una connessione fisica, emozionale e spirituale, questi hanno effetti collaterali dal punto di vista spirituale ed emozionale?? Per prima cosa, i sex toys non rientrano nei piani di Dio. La parola di Dio è chiara poichè Dio creò un uomo ed una donna per farli relazionare. Utilizzando questo tipo di strumenti, con la masturbazione e attraverso altre forme di comportamenti immorali come già menzionato in precedenza si apre automaticamente una via verso la possessione demoniaca. Non si possono utilizzare questi strumenti senza entrare in contatto con quegli spiriti che stanno dietro la loro invenzione. Non è possibile. Qualunque giocattolo erotico o comportamento immorale ha dietro di se presenze demoniache. Ed è per questo che è difficile liberarsi durante atti come il bondage. Nessuno vi ha mai parlato di incontri con demoni del sesso che visitano queste persone nei loro sogni, e di strani fatti nelle loro storie e relazioni?? L
Giordano Bruno: His Life, Thought, and Martyrdom (Routledge Library Editions: Alchemy)
by William BoultingThis comprehensive book outlines the life and works of an important revolutionary intellectual of the 16th Century. This book follows Bruno’s life and the development of his thought in the order in which he declared it. Giordano Bruno was an Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, mathematician and astronomer. He was burned at the stake after the Roman Inquisition found him guilty of heresy but his modern scientific thought and cosmology became very influential. His writings on science also showed interest in magic and alchemy and those are outlined in this book alongside what he is most remembered for - his place in the history of the relationship between science and faith.
Giordano Bruno and the Hermetic Tradition (Routledge Classics)
by Frances YatesGiordano Bruno is known as the Prophet of the New Age, and his vision of an infinite universe grounded in science is increasingly celebrated. One of the principal forces behind his rediscovery was the great British historian Frances Yates. In calling attention to Giordono Bruno, she paved the way for a revaluation of the esoteric influences at play during the onset of the modern era. Today, when traditional answers about the universe and our place within it are under increasing scrutiny, Giordono Bruno and the Hermetic Tradition proves itself a true classic for our time.
Giovanni and The Camino of St. Francis
by James TwymanAnna swore she would never go back to her hometown of Assisi; but a serendipitous encounter with a book draws her back to walk the Italian Camino of St. Francis. There, she meets a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to healing her wounded spirit.Anna, an Italian immigrant living in Portland, OR, was shunned from her hometown of Assisi at age 16. She vowed she would never return to the family who cast her away, but one day while browsing a bookstore, a guide to the Camino of St. Francis falls from a shelf and knocks her on the head. Reluctantly, she answers the call to return to Italy and walks in the steps of the humble Saint in an attempt to reconcile the wounds of her past. Arriving in La Verna, Anna&’s heart is hard and her defenses are high. It is then that she meets a young stranger named Giovanni, who seems to show up during her moments of greatest need (including a tumble down a steep hill into a ravine). The two begin walking in the footsteps of St. Francis together, Anna finds her heart softening as she listens to Giovanni&’s parables—and begins to observe the miracles that surround them wherever they go.