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The Ground Beneath Her Feet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rushdie, Salman, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, In this remaking of the myth of Orpheus, Rushdie tells the story of Vina Apsara, a pop star, and Ormus Cama, an extraordinary songwriter and musician, who captivate and change the world through their music and their romance. Beginning in Bombay in the fifties, moving to London in the sixties, and New York for the last quarter century, the novel pulsates with a half-century of music and celebrates the power rock 'n' roll.

The Tears of Hispaniola: Haitian and Dominican Diaspora

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Suarez, Lucia M., PUBLISHER: University Press of Florida, "The first book on the market that considers the experience of Haitians and Dominicans in the United States in one single effort of analysis and does so through the cultural venue of literary texts produced by writers from the two communities."--Silvio To

Witch & Wizard

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patterson, James / Charbonnet, Gabrielle, PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, YOUR BOOKS, MUSIC, AND ART--BANNED BY THE NEW ORDER Everything is about to change. The government has seized control of every aspect of society, and this is the astonishing testimonial of Wisty and Whit Allgood, a sister and brother who were torn from their family in the middle of the night, slammed into prison, and accused of being a witch and a wizard. Thousands of young people have been kidnapped; some have been accused; many others remain missing. Their fate is unknown, and the worst is feared--for the ruling regime will stop at nothing to suppress life and liberty, music and books, art and magic... and the pursuit of being a normal teenager.

Narwhal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gill, Margaret, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, When Gray retrieves an engraved narwhal's tusk from the sea disturbing changes begin to happen to both marine and bird life. The islanders suspect Gray's unusual powers of being able to communicate with seals and other creatures as the cause of the unrest. They find the tusk he has hidden away and fear that an ancient prophecy threatening the island will come to pass since they have always considered the narwhal as an omen of disaster. Gray finds himself a victim of a confused and complex web of superstition as the islanders decide a ritual sacrifice must be made. How can he prove his innocence and escape their final condemnation of him? "Narwhal" was shortlisted for the Cinnamon Press Awards.

Hidden Sayings of Jesus: Words Attributed to Jesus Outside

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morrice, William G., PUBLISHER: Hendrickson Publishers, This is a unique collection of the sayings attributed to Jesus that are not recorded in the four biblical gospels. They have been specially translated for this book from Coptic, Greek, and Arabic sources, drawing particularly on the Gospel of Thomas in the Nag Hammadi Library. "Hidden Sayings of Jesus" forms a reliable guide to the range of sayings, introducing them for a broad, non-specialist audience and setting them in their historical and scriptural background with authoritative quotations from scholars. Each saying is given in full, graded as to its possible authenticity and accompanied by a short commentary. William Morrice examines what they can tell us about Jesus and his early followers and why they have aroused so much interest today.

The New Pomeranian

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tietjen, Sari B., PUBLISHER: Howell Books, From the Pomeranian's glittering past of royal patronage and artistic favor to the Standard and its special requirements, Tietjen details the use of color genetics, breeding and special mating considerations, whelping and puppy rearing, as well as grooming and trimming for the show ring and in Obedience competition.

Coraline Replica 1/1 Coraline?s Doll 23 cm

Bring home the weird world of Coraline! This detailed replica of Coraline',s doll comes from the stop-motion movie adaptation of Neil Gaiman',s fun and spooky book.It lovingly reproduces the doll as seen in the film, from the yarn hair and button eyes to the removable yellow raincoat. The doll has a hidden wire armature so you can pose her arms, legs, even her raincoat! Over 23 cm tall. A great collectible for fans of all ages.

Magic for a Price: An Allie Beckstrom Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Monk, Devon, PUBLISHER: Roc, For most of her life, Allison Beckstrom has used magic and accepted the heavy price it exacts. But now that all magic is poisoned, it's no longer just using people--it's killing them. With Portland about to descend into chaos, Allie needs to find a way to purify the wells of tainted magic beneath the city. But the only options left to her are grim: attempt to close down magic forever, or follow her father's plan to set magic into the right hands--even though she's learned to never trust his word. Now, Allie will have to make a choice and face the darkness of her own deepest fears, before time runs out for them all...

The Second Coming of the Church

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barna, George, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, In this "blueprint for survival," Christian sociologist George Barna evaluates the moral and spiritual decline of society and the corresponding stagnation within the Church. Using hard data, Barna unveils the status quo and argues convincingly that the Church must re-invent itself or face virtual oblivion by the mid-21st century.

A Dictionary of the Bible: Volume V: Supplement -- Articles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hastings, James, PUBLISHER: University Press of the Pacific, For over a century the ten-volume Dictionary of the Bible has been the definitive reference. "It is a Dictionary of the Old and New Testaments, together with the Old Testament Apocrypha, according to the Authorized and Revised English Versions, and with constant reference to the original tongues.... Articles have been written on the names of all Persons and Places, on the Antiquities and Archaeology of the Bible, on its Ethnology, Geology, and Natural History, on Biblical Theology and Ethic, and even on the obsolete or archaic words occurring in the English Versions." James Hastings () was a distinguished scholar and pastor. He was founder and editor of the Expository Times and is also well known for editing the Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, the Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, and the Dictionary of the Apostolic Church.

The Human Presence: Ecological Spirituality and the Age of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gregorios, Paulos Mar, PUBLISHER: Continuum, The Syrian Orthodox Metropolitan of New Delhi gathers together the wisdom of science and ancient and Contemporary spirituality to plea for social, environmental, and personal justice.

The Reluctant Hero and the Massachusetts 54th Colored

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Andersen, Richard, PUBLISHER: Winston-Derek Publishers, A biography of Col. Robert Shaw and the Massachusetts 54th. Finally, the real truth behind the motion picture Glory.

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The Legend of King Arthur

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Borgenicht, David / Pyle, Howard / Boni, Simone, PUBLISHER: Running Press Book Publishers, Wrapped in myth and legend, celebrated by filmmakers, and remembered by adults, the classic tale of King Arthur and Excalibur lives on in this young reader's edition. Beautiful, full-color illustrations evoke all the mystery and delight of this centuries-old story of valor, honor, and magic.

Meals in a Social Context: Aspects of the Communal Meal in

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Aarhus University Press, Scholarly contribution provide insight into how social mores and etiquette were transmitted to children, the growing significance of family for Christians, the culture clashes of Greek and Roman, and the development of religious connotations around meals. The wide range of related interdisciplinary topics considered includes the development of the Eucharist as a ritual in its own right, funeral banquets, the role of women at meals, the architecture of the Greek and Roman meal and the provision of food for the poor.

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Ali, Child of the Desert

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: London, Jonathan / Lewin, Ted, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Captures the dramatic beauty and danger of the Sahara Seated atop his camel, Ali felt the desert roll beneath him. Three days' ride ahead lay the Moroccan market town of Rissani, at the edge of the Great Sahara, where Ali and his father would sell their camels. But suddenly, out of nowhere, the wind came howling, and the whirling sand swallowed the sun, the camel herd, and his father. Stranded on the vast Sahara, Ali must summon all his courage to first find food and shelter, then his father. In the process, he learns the true nature of the desert and its people.

Pictorial History of Hockey

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Romain, Joseph / Duplacey, James, PUBLISHER: Thunder Bay Press (CA), This lively volume begins with the first games resembling ice hockey, played on the frozen lakes of Europe and North America, and traces the game's development to the dazzling speed and puck-handling that characterize it today. From the first Stanley Cup playoff in through the growth of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, the proliferation of boomtown hockey, the birth of the NHL, the evolution of the All-Star game, the advent of international competition, and the rival leagues to the expansion teams, this illustrated volume tells the complete story of the fastest game on ice.

Radical Light

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bennett, Sylvia, PUBLISHER: Xlibris Corporation, This second book of the Real Magic series continues to explore the ancient Hermetic Teachings as "A mental art---the art of using consciousness itself as the tool for creating changes in consciousness." What does the Hermetic axiom, "as above; so below" really mean? The relationship between macrocosm (above) and microcosm (below) is the key to the Hermetic Teachings. Macrocosm refers to the Eternal Reality of Light; the realm of God. Microcosm is its reflection; a fragmentation of Light; the world of human existence and human ego. The core of the Hermetic Teachings for centuries has been focused on transforming the fragmented body of Light in human consciousness and uniting below with above.

She

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haggard, H. Rider / Brantlinger, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Penguin Books, "She" is Ayesha, the mysterious white queen of a Central African Tribe-and the goal of three English gentlemen, who must face shipwreck, fever, and cannibals in their quest to find her hidden realm. First published in , She has enthralled the imaginations of many-from Freud, who prescribed the book to one of his patients, to the generations of readers, who remain fascinated by the book's revealing and fantastic representations of dangerous women, adventuring men, and unexplored Africa. Available for the first time from Penguin Classics, this edition of one of the most famous works of popular literature includes a critical introduction, suggestions for further reading, and explanatory notes. Edited by Patrick Brantlinger.

The New Market Wizards: Conversations with America's Top

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schwager, Jack D., PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Learn the successful trading tactics and methods of the best and the brightest traders. Widely diverse in the methods they use and the markets they trade, Schwager pulls together the common attributes that they share, so you can learn from their success. Indispensable.

The Heart of a Champion: Celebrating the Spirit and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deford, Frank, PUBLISHER: Northword Press, In this exciting new book, award-winning sports writer and commentator Frank Deford captures the inspirational stories of many of the greatest athletes and teams to appear on a Wheaties box. For more than 75 years, the Wheaties box has celebrated the essence of being a champion: the character of excellence, the spirit of achievement, and the triumph of determination.

The mamas and the papas

Vendo bellissimo CD raccolta originale dei THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS dal titolo "THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION" del .Il cd e' usato,ma in buone condizioni.Prezzo 3 euro

The Illustrated Guide to the Tarot

The Illustrated Guide to the Tarot: Interpret the Symbols of the Tarotand Increase Your Understanding of the Cards Kathleen McCormack - Quarto Publishing plc The Tarot is one of the oldest and most intr iguing systems of divination, or fotune-telling. This lavish ly illustrated book displays some of the most beautiful exam ples of Tarot packs from the past, and from around the world. 10 euro + shipping delivery

Living Words: Language, Lexicography, and the Knowledge

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McArthur, Tom, PUBLISHER: University of Exeter Press, In this unique and entertaining collection of articles, a noted scholar and compiler of key works of reference reflects on the nature of language, the art of lexicography, and the breathtaking developments in communication, the media, and information technology in the late twentieth century. Living Words ranges over three main subjects: language at large, and in particular English, the most widely used language in the history of the world; the art and study of dictionaries and reference science, embracing all past, present, and potential reference materials from the Oxford English Dictionary to the Yellow Pages; and the processes through which communication, information, and knowledge have evolved -- from cave art to the personal computer.

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