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Faery Initiations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reidling, Kisma, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, The Faery-Faith Tradition is a true living tradition; a modern spiritual pathway that ties into current understandings of life and history, tradition and theology, with roots deeply buried in an ancient past. These things make it a powerful and important spiritual practice for today. Faery Initiations Stone, Sword, Spear and Cauldron contains a wealth of information that will lead you back to your Authentic Self by taking you on a mystical journey into the center of the mystic spiral. Come delve into the backbone of the Irish Celt and the glamoury of the Faery-Faith Tradition and regain knowledge of what was before, but is no longer part of the memory of humankind. Come learn the magic of Faery.

Bildung

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meyer, Kirsten, PUBLISHER: Walter de Gruyter, Education, knowledge, equal opportunity, autonomy and a good life. These are the keywords shaping current social debate. Is education just an economic program or does knowledge have a value in its own right? Does education promise autonomy and a good life? What educational goals should the state set? What does the decree of equal opportunity mean? In ancient philosophy, an interest in education grew out of the core question of human happiness and a good life. By reviving that connection this book returns education to the philosophical agenda.

The Royal Line of Succession: The British Monarchy from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ashdown, Dulcie M., PUBLISHER: Pitkin, A fully illustrated and informative look at each of the royal houses in Great Britain--from Anglo-Saxon monarchs through to today's royal family, the House of Windsor. Each highly detailed family tree demonstrates the connections between each King and Queen and their royal ancestors, and an explanation of the order of succession provides a valuable insight into the historic passing of the crown.

The Limits of Globalization

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, Alan, PUBLISHER: Routledge, IThe Limits of Globalization criticizes the idea that globalization is an unstoppable historical force in the face of which politics are helpless and calls for a renewal of political projects which can defend society against markets. The limitations of the globalizing forces operating in the world today can best be understood through an analysis of their concrete manifestations. Using examples from the people's art of Potsdammer Platz to the ways in which Western cultural icons are reinterpreted in Asian magazines, this collection of essays unpicks the rhetoric of globalization in political analysis, cultural theory and urban and economic sociology and exposes the myth of the global society as in many cases a dangerous exaggeration.

iPod Repair QuickSteps

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Brandon / Campbell, Marc, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, Get more life out of your iPodLike every other electronic device, iPods break down. Until now, the prospect of repairing an iPod was daunting, if not nearly impossible for the average user. In this full-color, inexpensive guide, the owner of the fastest-growing chain of iPod repair shops in the U.S. shares the secrets of figuring out what is wrong with an iPod and fixing it--without paying costly repair bills. He also reveals how to make an iPod work even better.

Science: 100 Scientists Who Changed the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Balchin, Jon, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, To be alive today is to be confronted by the products of science--from aspirin, refrigeration, electric light and the telephone, to the airplane and the computer--to name just a few. In addition to beneficial medicines and life enhancing discoveries, however, scientific research also has led to many dangerous developments, such as the machine gun and the atom bomb. "Science "explores all of these, telling the story of how observation and testing have changed daily life over the past years, along with how we understand the world, the cosmos, the body, and the mind. What is most fascinating for students first learning about scientific discovery, and what this book highlights so beautifully through presenting individual scientists, is the way in which simple observation--such as watching the weather, or an object fall--leads to a discovery that radically alters life in the world and our comprehension of how the natural world works. An engaging and clearly explained book, full of pertinent quotations and anecdotes, "Science "tells a compelling story, inviting its readers to pursue its subject further.

Christ in the Passover: Why Is This Night Different

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rosen, Ceil / Rosen, Moishe, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, An interesting and vivid description of the Passover during the time of Christ as compared to today's celebration.

Japan and China in the World Political Economy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pekkanen Saadia / Pekkanen, Saadia / Tsai, Kellee, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Two powers in East Asia today stand to define the region's economic and commercial future: Japan, which rose in a spectacular industrial burst to become at present the world's second largest economy; and China, which is rapidly advancing towards a market economy under the watchful eye of the world. While much has been made of Japan and China's particular economic institutions and developmental paths, few works analyze them in a comparative framework. Including contributions from leading academics, the text focuses on the period from the s to the onset of the s, reviewing the experiences of Japan and China across the areas of development, trade, investment, finance and technology. Drawing on a combination of official documents, economic statistics, case studies and original fieldwork, this book will give political scientists, political economists, business concerns, and policy analysts a firmer grasp of the role Japan and China stand to play in the world political economy.

Victorian Visions of Global Order: Empire and International

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bell, Duncan, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This wide-ranging and original study provides an insight into the climate of political thought during the lifespan of what was, at this time, the most powerful empire in history. A distinguished group of contributors explores the way in which thinkers in Britain theorised influential views about empire and international relations, exploring topics such as the evolution of international law; the ways in which the world was notionally divided into the 'civilised' and the 'barbarian'; the role of India in shaping visions of civil society; grandiose ideas about a global imperial state; the development of an array of radical critiques of empire; the varieties of liberal imperialism; and the rise and fall of free trade. Together, the chapters form an analysis of political thought in this context; both of the famous (Bentham, Mill, Marx, and Hobson) and of those who, whilst influential at the time, are all but forgotten today.

Tiger in the Shadows

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Debbie / Wilson, Debra, PUBLISHER: Kregel Publications, Stefanie Peng abandons her comfortable American life for a desperate quest--gaining the release of her grandfather, an underground pastor, from an oppressive Chinese labor camp. But the "Beijing Tiger," a Chinese master spy, stalks her every move; clawing for leverage over America through her father, a world-renowned physicist, and the leaders of the Chinese church. Only the courage of the enigmatic man who loves her can save her. From the labor camps to illegal union meetings, from prison to the underground church, Stefanie comes face-to-face with the value of her freedom and the cost so many pay for the faith. A Guaranteed Fiction Title The author--a member of Human Rights in China--knows the Chinese situation A dramatic look at the living conditions of persecuted brothers and sisters in ChristTouches a growing global consciousness

History and Life Treasures of the World Source Readings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Donna Maier, Heidi Roupp, PUBLISHER: Addison Wesley Longman, This text covers the Renaissance to the present day. Case Studies on Contemporary Issues provide hands-on, project-based examination of key issues in the world today.

Gateway to Hope: An Exploration of Failure

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Boulding, Maria, PUBLISHER: St. Bebe's Publications, Failure is an essential part of life. The author draws on human experience and on the Bible to show that in our very failure lies our success. Our weaknesses have all been overcome in the Cross of Christ.

Advanced Chinese: Intention, Strategy, and Communication

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tang, Yanfang / Chen, Qinghai, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, Written and designed for advanced learners of Chinese, this book and its accompanying audio program focus on the variety of linguistic strategies that are essential in real-life communications. The lessons include texts that are representative of current life in China and that are authentic works of literature. Five types of discourse are considered in detail--narration, description, persuasion, exposition, and lyrical expression. With carefully crafted vocabulary, grammar, and exercise sections in each lesson, the book assists learners in improving writing and speaking skills, recognizing the difference between colloquial discourse and more formal discourse, and acquiring a sophisticated understanding of the meanings and nuances of the language. The authors also include a useful list of supplementary readings that may be used to enhance the texts in the book. An mp3 CD is included with the book.

Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Null, J. Wesley / Ravitch, Diane, PUBLISHER: Lang, Peter, Publishing Inc., Isaac Leon Kandel () was a major figure in educational philosophy and comparative education in the twentieth century. As a professor of education at Columbia University's Teachers College, Kandel almost single-handedly developed the field of comparative education, and was an early critic of Progressive educational philosophy. As the definitive biography of one of the twentieth century's most brilliant writers on education, this book presents Kandel as a democratic traditionalist who tirelessly advocated the ideal of liberal education for all. This book tells the story of Kandel's life and the many obstacles that he faced because of his faith and political views. The philosophy of democratic schooling that Kandel embodies is crucial to the reconstruction of American education today. Peerless Educator will be of interest not only to scholars of education, but also to practitioners who want to improve education in the twenty-first century.

An Illiterate in the Closet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clausen, Robert John, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, aIf you canat read, you canat be free.a Robert John Clausen spent over twenty-five years living a life of deceit to hide his illiteracy. As a child he was removed from the public school system and placed in a school for the mentally handicapped. At thirty-two, he learned to read in order to improve his life. Today he helps improve the lives of others who struggle with the chains of illiteracy. He gives motivational talks to civic groups, businesses and educators. He continues to counsel those in need. This is his story.

The Names of Things: Life, Language, and Beginnings in the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morrow, Susan Brind, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, A striking, original memoir of the archaeology of language praised as "an etymological wonderment" (William Safire) and "simply and eloquently -- magic".

The photography book

Editors of Phaidon Press This is an unsurpassed collection of 500 superb images that represent the world's best photographers from the mid-19th century to today, arranged alphabetically by photographer, from pioneers such as Gustave Le Gray and Daguerre t

China's Rise - Threat or Opportunity?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yee, Herbert S., PUBLISHER: Routledge, The phenomenal growth of Chinese economic and military power in the first decade of the 21st century has drawn world-wide attention. Perceptions of China's rise have shifted from seeing China as a threat to a more mixed view, where China is seen as playing a key role in economic recovery, taking an increasingly responsible role in world affairs, and contributing significantly to scientific and technological advances. This book argues that China will only become a truly global power when its rising power status is accepted, or at least tolerated, by other major powers and Chinaa (TM)s neighbours. Filling a major gap in the existing literature, it presents a comprehensive overview of how China's rise is perceived in a wide range of countries and regions a " these include China's neighbours, other world powers, the parts of China not part of mainland China - Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau - and regions of the world where China is having an unexpected impact, such as the Middle East. It also examines changing perceptions of China in the western media. Overall, the book demonstrates that whilst many countries and regions are much more positive about China's rise than they were before, considerable nervousness and concern persists.

The Language of Dreams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Telesco, Patricia J., PUBLISHER: Crossing Press, Noted author Patricia Telesco has compiled an encyclopedia of more than eight hundred symbols commonly appearing in people's dreams the world over -- animals, plants, foods, everyday items, running or falling, modern events and technologies, and archetypal images. The Language of Dreams outlines a creative, interactive approach to understanding these symbols of our inner life. Each interpretation incorporates multi-cultural elements along with psychological, religious, folk, and historical meanings so the imagery of every entry speaks to a broad and diverse range of individuals. -- The 10 Steps to effective dream interpretation -- The physiology of dreams -- Spiritual dimensions of dreaming -- Programmed and lucid dreaming -- Past lives, astral travel, and the collective unconscious -- The history of dreaming and sleep oracles, and divination -- More than 800 dream symbols

The Deeper Christian Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murray, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, God intends you to have all the blessings of His storehouse, including His free favor, peace in the storms of life, and the power of the Holy Spirit. As your Christian walk is transformed into the happy way of life that God intends for you, you will have the desires of your heart and come to know the joy of God's presence.

Takabuki: An Unlikely Revol Paper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Takabuki, Matsuo, PUBLISHER: University of Hawaii Press, Anyone interested in understanding the last fifty years of Hawai'i's economic and political history would do well to examine the life of Matsuo "Many" Takabuki. Actively involved in the Democratic Party during the post-World War II years, Takabuki was among a generation of Americans of Japanese Ancestry to rise to political office in the s. A confidant of Governor John Burns, a member of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of Honolulu, a business associate of developer and financier Chinn Ho, a trustee of the Bishop Estate -- Takabuki has been at the heart of many of the sweeping social, financial, and political changes that have fundamentally altered Hawai'i in the last half century. An Unlikely Revolutionary is Takabuki's own story, told in his characteristically straightforward manner, of his life and work as one of the "movers and shakers" behind Hawai'i's transformation from an isolated, agriculture-based territory to a highly diverse, competitive modern community.

Educazione siberiana

Nicolai Lilin Growing up in a criminal underworld. The life of a Siberian boy educated by an entire criminal community to become a living contradiction, namely an 'honest criminal", and leading the existence of a tattooist, communicating with patience and

Samuel Johnson: The Life of an Author

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lipking, Lawrence I., PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, He was a servant to the public, a writer for hire. He was a hero, an author adding to the glory of his nation. But can a writer be both hack and hero? The career of Samuel Johnson, recounted here by Lawrence Lipking, proves that the two can be one. And it further proves, in its enduring interest for readers, that academic fashions today may be a bit hasty in pronouncing the "death of the author." A book about the life of an author, about how an author is made, not born, Lipking's "Samuel Johnson" is the story of the man as he lived--and lives--in his work. Tracing Johnson's rocky climb from anonymity to fame, in the course of which he came to stand for both the greatness of English literature and the good sense of the common reader, the book shows how this life transformed the very nature of authorship. Beginning with the defiant letter to Chesterfield that made Johnson a celebrity, "Samuel Johnson" offers fresh readings of all the writer's major works, viewed through the lens of two ongoing preoccupations: the urge to do great deeds--and the sense that bold expectations are doomed to disappointment. Johnson steers between the twin perils of ambition and despondency. Mounting a challenge to the emerging industry that glorified and capitalized on Shakespeare, he stresses instead the playwright's power to cure the illusions of everyday life. All Johnson's works reveal his extraordinary sympathy with ordinary people. In his groundbreaking "Dictionary," in his poems and essays, and in" The Lives of the English Poets," we see Johnson becoming the key figure in the culture of literacy that reaches from his day to our own.

Prisms of Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wayland Harkey, Lu, PUBLISHER: Creation House, "Prisms of Life "offers true stories that will challenge the modern mind of non-believers and believers that discounts the Bible and the historic reality of Jesus. Each story is like looking through a prism in which God exists and touches the situation with His presence, wisdom, guidance, or even full intervention for His glory. Readers will see and know that He is alive today through the miracles recounted in these stories and scenarios.

Historical Atlas of the Ancient World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haywood, John, PUBLISHER: MetroBooks (NY), The Historical Atlas of the Ancient World, planned with both the expert and amateur historian in mind, offers a fascinating and detailed guide to the history of humanity -- from the time of our earliest ancestors to the thriving civilizations of the fifth century B.C. Combining detailed maps of the shifting patterns of human settlement with a wealth of supporting narrative and insightful depictions of the past, the atlas presents an overview of the sprawling themes of history, from agricultural innovations to biblical kingdoms to the rise and fall of empires and states. With snapshot surveys and regional maps looking closely at the great events of each era, illuminating insights into less familiar and often overlooked cultures, and hard facts and expert interpretation of the past, the Historical Atlas of the Ancient World is an invaluable guide to anyone searching for the remains of the past. -- Thirty full-color maps trace the history of all parts of the world between and 500 B.C., including civilizations and nomadic routes -- Contains detailed coverage of major political, military, social, and cultural developments, all fully cross-referenced and indexed -- Combines the functions of an historical atlas with those of an historical encyclopedia, allowing for quick and easy reference and sustained reading

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