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.
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.
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....
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.
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.
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.
