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...

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 ...

Pope Francis / Papa Francisco

Pope Francis illuminates a new, vibrant way of experiencing the Gospel through moving, intimate, and deeply meditative reflections that encourage us to live fully with meaning, purpose, and strength.We live in an unprecedented time that has threatened to upend our daily rhythms, our work, our homes, even our faith. More than ever, we need books like Reflections on the Sunday Go...

Dk Publishing

Descubre las batallas, las tácticas militares y los momentos más decisivos de la Primera Guerra Mundial, Desde las crecientes tensiones entre las principales potencias europeas y el asesinato del archiduque Francisco Fernando hasta la entrada de Estados Unidos en la guerra y la creación de la Liga de Naciones, este libro de historia profundiza en las causas, las consecuencias ...

Dk Publishing

Apréndelo todo sobre las escrituras del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento con El Libro de la Biblia.¡Sumérgete en el libro religioso que se ha impreso más veces en la historia! Con un enfoque moderno, diagramas, gráficos, pasajes e información completa, esta guía sobre la Biblia es la herramienta perfecta para comprender mejor los textos sagrados.En su interior, encontrarás:-Capítulos...

Dk Publishing

Discover Earth's most beautiful and fascinating natural landmarks. From the spectacular granite domes of Yosemite to the reefs of the Bahama Banks and the ice sheets of the Antarctic, this is an unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures.From the Rocky Mountains to the Great barrier Reef and everything in between, Natural Wonders of the World combines breathtaking lan...

Dk Publishing

u003cpu003eu003cbu003eInvestigate 100 of the world's most notorious crimes, including the Great Train Robbery, the Lindbergh kidnapping, and the murders of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. u003c/bu003e u003cpu003eWere the perpetrators delusional, opportunist, or truly evil? Find out what really happened and how the cases were solved. u003cpu003eDiscover conmen with sheer verve, su...

Dk Publishing

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...

Dk Publishing

Cómo funciona el cuerpo humano explora los maravillosos procesos que ocurren dentro nuestro propio cuerpo, normalmente, sin que nos demos cuenta de ello. ¿Por qué nos mareamos o sentimos mariposas en el estómago? ¿Qué ocurre cuando sentimos jetlag? Estas son solo algunas de las intrigantes preguntas a las que conseguirás dar respuesta con este libro.Aprender sobre el cuerpo hum...