In Mark Twain's classic novel, 1840's Missouri adolescents Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are in danger after witnessing a murder, and struggle with an impossible dilemma-- either reveal what they saw to spare an innocent man from the gallows, or speak out and risk becoming the new targets of the killer. Complete and unabridged. An Adventure Classic.
Available in paperback for the very first time, here'severything you need to make your own astrological readings of yourmost precious relationships Why do you feel you've known someone for years when you've justmet? Why are you attracted to someone who seems like your completeopposite? Why do you and your loved one argue the way you argue? How can you make your relationships last in spite of yourdifferences? The answers to these questions can be found within your birthchart and that of your loved one. Linda Goodman's RelationshipSigns is the first astrology book to provide a totallyindividual, detailed analysis of how compatible you and yourpartner really are. Whether you are familiar with astrology or acomplete novice, this comprehensive reference shows youstep-by-step how to find the keys to harmony and the areas ofpotential trouble--all you need is each person's birth date andtime. Individually tailored to you and your loved one, here is yourguide to the relationships
For centuries, the strange and beautiful tarot cards have beenan endless source of mystery and fascination. One of theforemost authorities in the field reveals the intricacies of thisancient art. With detailed explanations, Eden Gray offers explicitadvice about the three different methods of reading the cards, andusing the tarot for divination and meditation. Both beginningstudents and advanced devotee will find in this book new insightsinto the ancient lore of the tarot.
The I Ching is the most ancient and profound of the Chineseclassics, venerated for over three thousand years as an oracle offortune, a guide to success, and a dispensary of wisdom. This newtranslation, with commentary by Confucius, emphasizes applyingpractical wisdom in everyday affairs. Complete instructions forconsulting the I Ching are included.
Who were the Twelve Tribes? What actually happened at the LastSupper? Many people are familiar with the Bible, but few have readit in depth let alone in its entirety. Reverend Doctor MichaelHinton bridges the gap with this pocket-sized, modern summary,distilling the essential elements from Creation to Revelation intoan accessible page-turner for today's time-pressed reader. Aninstant best-seller in Great Britain and translated into manylanguages, this 100-minute read covers all of the decisive momentsand influential characters in short, straightforward chapters. Thisnew way of looking at the Bible and the story of Christianity isthe perfect companion for the airplane, bedtime, or the dailycommute.
In a narrative that is at once thoughtful and passionate,hopeful but without illusions, award-winning historian ZacharyKarabell reveals the history of peaceful coexistence among Muslims,Christians, and Jews over the course of fourteen centuries untilthe present-day. The harsh reality of religious conflict is daily news, and therising tensions between the West and Islam show no signs ofabating. However, the relationship between Muslims, Christians, andJews has not always been marked with animosity; there is also adeep and nuanced history of peace. From the court of caliphs in ancient Baghdad, where scholarsengaged in spirited debate, to present-day Dubai, where members ofeach faith work side by side, Karabell traces the forgotten legacyof tolerance and cooperation these three monotheistic religionshave enjoyed—a legacy that will be vital in any attempt to findcommon ground and reestablish peace.
According to the Buddha, the path of kindness is the path ofhappiness. Now Sylvia Boorstein, nationally bestselling author ofIt’s Easier Than You Think, has taken the 2500-year-old practice ofdeveloping the qualities of a compassionate heart—the core of theBuddha’s own practice—and made it accessible to all. Pay Attentionfor Goodness’ Sake is the first book ever to guide Western readerson the path of the Buddha’s Ten Paramitas, the Perfections of theHeart. Boorstein combines traditional Buddhist teachings andparables with stories from her own life, as well as easy-to-followmeditations, to show how the practice of Mindfulness—payingattention in everyday life—can lead to these perfections that allof us strive for, including Generosity, Morality, Wisdom, Energy,Patience, Determination, and Equanimity. When we take on this practice, Boorstein notes, “our visionbecomes transformed. We see, with increasing clarity, the confusionin our own minds and the suffering in our own hearts. . .
The author of Writing Down the Bones recounts herjourney awakening from the profound sleep of a suburban childhood,describing her fifteen years as a student of Zen Buddhism, herwriting, and resistance to change. Reprint.
St. Patrick's Day, New York City. Everyone is celebrating, buteveryone is in for the shock of his life. Born into the heat andhatred of the Northern Ireland conflict, IRA man Brian Flynn hasmasterminded a brilliant terrorist act -- the seizure of SaintPatrick's Cathedral. Among his hostages: the woman Brian Flynn onceloved, a former terrorist turned peace activist. Among his enemies:an Irish-American police lieutenant fighting against a traitorinside his own ranks and a shadowy British intelligence officerpursuing his own cynical, bloody plan. The cops face abooby-trapped, perfectly laid out killing zone inside the church.The hostages face death. Flynn faces his own demons, in anelectrifying duel of nerves, honor, and betrayal....
The Little Book of Changes is a fresh interpretation of the I Ching, one of the oldest books in the world-recognized by both Confucians and Taoists as a fundamental work. Author Peter Crisp's perceptive and poetic rendition reimagines the ancient philosophical text as a friendly, accessible, and modern companion.
Twenty years after he and his family were deported from Sighetto Auschwitz, Elie Wiesel returned to his town in search of thewatch—a bar mitzvah gift—he had buried in his backyard before theyleft.
Dating from around 300BC, Tao Te Ching is the first great classic of the Chinese school of philosophy called Taoism. Within its pages is summed up a complete view of the cosmos and how human beings should respond to it. A profound mystical insight into the nature of things forms the basis for a humane morality and vision of political utopia.
