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Leisure: The Basis of Culture: Including the Philosophical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pieper, Josef / Dru, Alexander / Schall, James V., PUBLISHER: Ignatius Press, One of the most important philosophy titles published in the twentieth century, Josef Pieper's Leisure, the Basis of Culture is more significant, even more crucial, today than it was when it first appeared more than fifty years ago. This edition also includes his work The Philosophical Act. Leisure is an attitude of the mind and a condition of the soul that fosters a capacity to perceive the reality of the world. Pieper shows that the Greeks and medieval Europeans, understood the great value and importance of leisure. He also points out that religion can be born only in leisure -- a leisure that allows time for the contemplation of the nature of God. Leisure has been, and always will be, the first foundation of any culture. Pieper maintains that our bourgeois world of total labor has vanquished leisure, and issues a startling warning: Unless we regain the art of silence and insight, the ability for non-activity, unless we substitute true leisure for our hectic amusements, we will destroy our culture -- and ourselves.

Heart on Fire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Simmonds, Diana, PUBLISHER: Naiad Pr, An incomparable love story set amidst the shimmering landscape and untamed beauty of the Australian Outback. The rising queen of country music, Jody Johnson has taken the music world by storm. An artist who lives and works at her family's truckstop, Grace Davanzo, could have her pick of the truckers and tourists. When Jody's tour bus stops at the truckstop, the attraction between the women is undeniable.

Odes (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Horace, PUBLISHER: Wordsworth Editions Ltd, The World Literature series reproduces the greatest books the world over with only the highest production standards. History, philosophy, psychology, political theory, fiction, and ancient texts are now accessible to everyone at an extremely affordable price.

Atlas of the World 18th Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oxford University Press, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas is filled with maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. Opening with world statistics and a colorful, instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs--this acclaimed resource provides details on numerous topics of geographic significance, such as climate change, food and water supply, biodiversity, energy, global conflict, and landforms. The popular satellite image section has been refreshed with stunning new images, while all census information and country descriptions have been updated to reflect the latest developments around the world, and maps depict new features and additions to the landscape. Providing the finest global coverage available, the Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.

Artisans and Narrative Craft in Late Medieval England

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cooper, Lisa H., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Lisa H. Cooper offers new insight into the relationship of material practice and literary production in the Middle Ages by exploring the representation of craft labor in England from c.. She examines genres as diverse as the school-text, comic poem, spiritual allegory, and mirror for princes, and works by authors both well-known (Chaucer, Lydgate, Caxton) and far less so. Whether they represent craft as profitable endeavor, learned skill, or degrading toil, the texts she reviews not only depict artisans as increasingly legitimate members of the body politic, but also deploy images of craft labor and its products to confront other complex issues, including the nature of authorship, the purpose of community, the structure of the household, the fate of the soul, and the scope of princely power. Acquista Ora

Ears of the Angels: Healing the Sounds Heard and Unheard of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deena Zalkind Spear, PUBLISHER: Singing Woods Press, This is the story of violin maker Deena Zalkind Spear, who developed innovative physical methods to enhance the sounds of violins, violas, and cellos -- and then discovered she could transform the acoustics of musical instruments more effectively by using only her mind and a loving heart. Ultimately, she developed telepathic sound-tuning abilities that help humans and animals change their energy fields to create better health.

The Legacy of Wildness: The Photographs of Robert Glenn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ketchum, Robert Glenn / Perlin, John, PUBLISHER: Aperture, "The Legacy of Wildness: The Photographs of Robert Glenn Ketchum" is the first major retrospective of a world-renowned landscape photographer whose artistry is equaled only by his commitment to the environment. To activist photographer Robert Glenn Ketchum, art and advocacy go hand in hand. Whether depicting the rugged grandeur of the American countryside or the mournful beauty of virgin wilderness violated by progress, his landscapes reject sentimentality. Instead, they document his deep respect and compassion for our irreplaceable natural resources. With a preface by Robert Redford and an essay by distinguished ecologist and author John Perlin," The Legacy of Wildness" is a work of great innovation and integrity.

Origins of the Modern Mind: Three Stages in the Evolution of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Donald, Merlin, PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, This bold and brilliant book asks the ultimate question of the life sciences: How did the human mind acquire its incomparable power? In seeking the answer, Merlin Donald traces the evolution of human culture and cognition from primitive apes to artificial intelligence, presenting an enterprising and original theory of how the human mind evolved from its presymbolic form.

Jonah, the Whale and the Vine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arnsteen, Katy Keck, PUBLISHER: Pauline Books & Media, These Bible stories show the power of faith and love. The artwork recaptures the beauty of medieval illuminated manuscripts.

Holistic Futsal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burns, Tim, PUBLISHER: Lulu Press, Futsal is a fast-paced, attractive and spectacular sport made popular by Brazilian soccer superstars Ronaldo, Zico, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Peli to develop their flair, touch and amazing skills. Futsal is the official indoor soccer game and the only small-sided game recognized by FIFA. Every day, more and more federations, associations, academies, schools and clubs are discovering its excitement and learning value. Author and Futsal coach Tim Burns will show you how to develop your full potential in Futsal by integrating the body, the mind and the spirit. Inside the book, you'll find: pages of stimulating, practical, easy to understand information functional illustrations and tables 7 70 illustrated exercises and games on skills, tactics and mental training 7 Glossary of terms

Clifford the Firehouse Dog

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bridwell, Norman, PUBLISHER: Cartwheel Books, It only takes a little to BE BIG Emily Elizabeth and Clifford go to visit his brother, who is a firehouse dog. When an alarm goes off, Clifford comes to the rescue--he HELPS OTHERS by rescuing the people and putting out the fire The BE BIG campaign invites everyone, big and small, to take action and raise awareness for how CLIFFORD'S BIG IDEAS can make the world a better place. Clifford's Big Ideas are: Be a Good Friend * Share * Be Kind * Help Others * Be Truthful * Have Respect * Be Responsible * Play Fair * Work Together * Believe in Yourself

The Last European War: September -December

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lukacs, John, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, This absorbing study of the first -- and decisive -- phase of World War II tells not only how events happened but why they happened as they did. Eminent historian John Lukacs presents an extraordinary narrative of these two years, followed by a detailed sequential analysis of the lives of the peoples and then of the political, military, and intellectual relations and events.

Grendel: War Child

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wagner, Matt / McEown, Pat, PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics, The Grendel-Khan, Orion Assante, is dead, leaving his only son as heir, a political pawn for the Khans widow. The passing of the Khan, the military ruler of the earth, left the world warrior society in fragments, the once-controlled planet shattered into rival clans and apocalyptic zombies. But the Khan left a paladin behind to protect his only son from political ping-pong, a half-man, half-machine weapon of ultimate destruction: Grendel-Prime Upon kidnapping the rightful heir from his mothers 'protection, ' Prime begins a high-speed chase, ending the lives of many and ultimately deciding the fate of the tattered world. As it did when first printed, Grendel: War Child features dynamic pencils by Patrick McEown and dynamic colors by Bernie Mireault. Additionally, this new printing will feature a brand new painted cover by Grendel creator Wagner himself. Vivat Grendel

On Air Defense

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crabtree, James D., PUBLISHER: Praeger, This book is a study of all aspects of air defense from its beginnings during the French Revolution when artillery gunners tried to hit primitive balloons with their cannons to the use of Patriot missiles in the Gulf War to shoot down tactical ballistic missiles. Crabtree's history focuses on the development of tactics and technology from the Franco-Prussian War to the present. The strategic air defense of World War I and World War II are featured, as are the development of surface-to-air missiles by Germany in World War II and by the United States and the USSR in Vietnam and the Middle East.

The Mind of the Chimpanzee: Ecological and Experimental

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lonsdorf, Elizabeth V. / Ross, Stephen R. / Matsuzawa, Tetsuro, PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press, Understanding the chimpanzee mind is akin to opening a window onto human consciousness. Many of our complex cognitive processes have origins that can be seen in the way that chimpanzees think, learn, and behave. "The Mind of the Chimpanzee" brings together scores of prominent scientists from around the world to share the most recent research into what goes on inside the mind of our closest living relative. Intertwining a range of topics--including imitation, tool use, face recognition, culture, cooperation, and reconciliation--with critical commentaries on conservation and welfare, the collection aims to understand how chimpanzees learn, think, and feel, so that researchers can not only gain insight into the origins of human cognition, but also crystallize collective efforts to protect wild chimpanzee populations and ensure appropriate care in captive settings. With a breadth of material on cognition and culture from the lab and the field, "The Mind of the Chimpanzee "is a first-rate synthesis of contemporary studies of these fascinating mammals that will appeal to all those interested in animal minds and what we can learn from them.

177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Siebold, Steve, PUBLISHER: London House Press, Is it possible for a person of average intelligence and modest means to ascend to the throne of the world class? The answer is YES Not only is it possible - it's being done everyday. This book shows you how. 177 takes youinside the thought processes, habits and philosophies of the world's greatest performers.

Star Strike

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Douglas, Ian, PUBLISHER: Eos, Planet by planet, galaxy by galaxy, the inhabited universe has fallen to the alien Xul. Now only one obstacle stands between them and total domination: the warriors of a resilient race the world-devourers nearly annihilated centuries ago... A power vast, ancient, and terrifying, the mighty Xul have lost track of the insignificant humans hundreds of years after devastating their home world--which has enabled the United Star Marines to operate unnoticed and unhindered. A near-autonomous intergalactic policing force, they battle in defense of an Earth they may not live to see again. Now, following the trail of a vanished twenty-fourth-century transport, they are journeying through an unexplored stargate to the edge of an unknown galaxy many light years from their sun. For the last, best, and "only" chance to defeat the tyrants of the universe may at long last be at hand...

The Atlantic in Global History:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canizares-Esguerra, Jorge / Seeman, Erik R., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, This reader, composed of original essays by leading authors, expands the category of the Atlantic chronologically, spatially, and methodologically. It firmly places the Atlantic within global history and the coverage expands into the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The essays present events that formed the nations and cultures of the Atlantic region and show their global roots and how they intertwine with non-Atlantic communities of the world.

The World Almanac for Kids

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: World Almanac, PUBLISHER: World Almanac Books, With close to 2 million copies sold, The World Almanac "RM" for Kids remains the only annual reference book designed just for kids. The new edition, available here in a durable hardcover binding, is completely updated throughout and features a kid-friendly, full-color format. The World Almanac "RM" for Kids is jam-packed with full-color photos, illustrations, charts and graphs, fun facts and essential information on thousands of topics to help kids with homework and reports.

The Blue Hills of Maryland

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Strain, Paula, PUBLISHER: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, The stories surrounding the only Civil War battlefield crossed by the A.T. outside the town of Harpers Ferry, and much more.

Lonely Planet Bluelist.: The Best in Travel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lonely Planet, PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet, Bigger and better than before The new Lonely Planet "BLUELIST " is here and it captures the best in travel - a collection of trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles traveled by the Lonely Planet community of authors, staff and travelers, and covering every country in the world, this year's edition is a selection of the best places to go and things to do all around the world right now.

The Looking Glass Wars

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beddor, Frank, PUBLISHER: Speak, The Myth: Alice was an ordinary girl who stepped through the looking glass and entered a fairy-tale world invented by Lewis Carroll in his famous storybook. The Truth: Wonderland is real. Alyss Heart is the heir to the throne, until her murderous aunt Redd steals the crown and kills Alyssa parents. To escape Redd, Alyss and her bodyguard, Hatter Madigan, must flee to our world through the Pool of Tears. But in the pool Alyss and Hatter are separated. Lost and alone in Victorian London, Alyss is befriended by an aspiring author to whom she tells the violent, heartbreaking story of her young life. Yet he gets the story all wrong. Hatter Madigan knows the truth only too well, and he is searching every corner of our world to find the lost princess and return her to Wonderland so she may battle Redd for her rightful place as the Queen of Hearts.

First Stop in the New World: Mexico City, the Capital of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lida, David, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, The definitive book on Mexico City: a vibrant, seductive, and paradoxical metropolis-the second-biggest city in the world, and a vision of our urban future. "First Stop in the New World" is a street-level panorama of Mexico City, the largest metropolis in the western hemisphere and the cultural capital of the Spanish-speaking world. Journalist David Lida expertly captures the kaleidoscopic nature of life in a city defined by pleasure and danger, ecstatic joy and appalling tragedy-hanging in limbo between the developed and underdeveloped worlds. With this literary-journalist account, he establishes himself as the ultimate chronicler of this bustling megalopolis at a key moment in its-and our-history.

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hess, Tom, PUBLISHER: Progressive Vision International, Pray for The Peace of Jerusalem is the first in-depth book written on the subject. All believers are commanded by the Lord to pray not only for their own city (Jeremiah 29:7), but also for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm ). Part of our vision is to pray for the peace of Jerusalem by encouraging reconciliation, unity, and spiritual awakening in Messiah among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Israel, and the Middle East. At this time of many shakings in the world the biblical understanding from the center of conflict and the solution for the peace of Jerusalem and world peace are found in this book. The understanding you will gain from this book is vital in helping you to more effectively pray and prepare the way for Messiah. We hope that this book and the calendar will motivate, equip, and enable you to effectively pray for the peace of Jerusalem on a daily basis. An Excellent Overview of Israel in God's Heart.

The Politics of Anxiety in Nineteenth-Century American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murison, Justine S., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, For much of the nineteenth century, the nervous system was a medical mystery, inspiring scientific studies and exciting great public interest. Because of this widespread fascination, the nerves came to explain the means by which mind and body related to each other. By the s, the nervous system helped Americans express the consequences on the body, and for society, of major historical changes. Literary writers, including Nathaniel Hawthorne and Harriet Beecher Stowe, used the nerves as a metaphor to re-imagine the role of the self amidst political, social and religious tumults, including debates about slavery and the revivals of the Second Great Awakening. Representing the 'romance' of the nervous system and its cultural impact thoughtfully and, at times, critically, the fictional experiments of this century helped construct and explore a neurological vision of the body and mind. Murison explains the impact of neurological medicine on nineteenth-century literature and culture. Acquista Ora

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