The Islam Book

Fergus Butler-Gallie

Karen Armstrong meets Pico Iyer in this sweeping history of Christianity that visits a dozen places of worship on every inhabited continent to tell their often wild stories and examine their sometimes difficult legacies.Christianity is the largest religion in the US with upwards of 200 million people, and its churches often possess an allure and beauty that fascinate even the m...

Lewis, C. S.

"C. S. Lewis is the ideal persuader for the half-convinced, for the good man who would like to be a Christian but finds his intellect getting in the way."--Anthony Burgess, New York Times Book Review A beautiful keepsake edition of the revered spiritual classic from one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the twentieth century whose insights continue to influence us today. ...

Tarrant, John

For readers of mythology, an original and introspective journey through the life of the Buddha accompanied by 26 beautiful color illustrations and 8 meditations.From longtime Zen teacher and poet John Tarrant, this is an original retelling of the foundational myth of Buddhism—the life of the Buddha. Told and retold for centuries, this story holds a special place in the human le...

Cortland Dahl

Amid stress, anxiety, and life's challenges, Buddhism offers a path that can meet them fearlessly with awareness, compassion, and wisdom. This core resource for Buddhist practice offers accessible teachings for beginners or for anyone ready to explore meditation more deeply.Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In t...

Pope Francis / Papa Francisco

The beloved Pope Francis's prayers for the ten most pressing issues the world is facing today, inspiring action to radically unite humanity in hope for a peaceful future"The clock is ticking, and all life is in danger, yet we still have time. . . . So let us take the first steps and go out to encounter the other—those who are different from us. Let us put our hands, minds, and ...

Therese De Lisieux

A deep, insightful, and poetic selection of beautifully illustrated texts from the popular Saint Thérèse of Lisieux for the celebration of her 150th anniversary "Can you imagine, for doing little things with great love, the Church is making her a Doctor, like St. Augustine and the big St. Teresa! It is just like Jesus said in the Gospel to the one who was seated in the lowest ...

Dk Publishing

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¿Debe ser derrocado un gobernante injusto? ¿Es la democracia la mejor forma de gobierno? ¿Puede ser justa una guerra? A lo largo de la historia, estas y otras preguntas acerca de cuál es el mejor modo de gobernar han suscitado respuestas de grandes pensadores que hoy siguen influenciando al mundo. Con un lenguaje claro, El libro de la política ofrece concisas explicaciones que ...

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A global look at the greatest works of Eastern and Western literature and the themes that unite them, for students and lovers of literature and reading."The Literature Book" is a fascinating journey through the greatest works of world literature, from the Iliad to Don Quixote to The Great Gatsby. Around 100 crystal-clear articles explore landmark novels, short stories, plays, a...

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A bold, accessible, illustrated guide that delivers real scientific information on how the body works with a healthy side of fun facts and trivia.If you've ever searched the Internet for information on that odd rash on your arm, advice to help you get the best night's sleep, or tips for staying healthy during cold and flu season, you know there is skill to sorting fiction from ...

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Un fascinante viaje a traves del Multiverso DCPrólogo de Grant MorrisonRepleto de icónicas imágenes de cómics, esclarecedoras infografías y una selección de artículos de la mano de los mayores expertos del genero, este libro repasa los conceptos clave, los personajes más destacados y los grandes acontecimientos que han definido los cómics de DC desde que el primer superheroe de...