Pleasantness of a religious life

Pleasantness of a Religious Life

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A Prairie Faith: The Religious Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life

Sequestered monastic communities have always been a part of the global Christian landscape. What calls a person to join such a community? Drawing on h

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Beyond Religious Tolerance

A counterbalance to the predominant study of Islam's role in social and political struggles, this book examines life in Ede, south-west Nigeria, offer

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Theological Reflection across Religious Traditions

Theological reflection—connecting life, ministry, and religious traditions —is a core component of ministerial training. Contemporary ministers serv

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Best of... - Laďa Kerndl

<p>Česká jazzová a swingová legenda Laďa Kerndl a průřez jeho aktivní uměleckou tvorbou v ucelené kolekci Best of... na 4CD. <br /> Seznam skladeb / tracklist <br /> CD1 <br /> album JAZZOVÝ DŮM (1995) <br /> 1. JAZZOVÝ DŮM (Send in The Clowns) - S. Stephen / J. Nečas 04:03<br /> 2. JSI MŮJ ZÁZRAK LÁSKY, KTEROU JSEM UŽ VZDAL (What Ar...

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God’s Little Book of Life

A pocket-sized book filled with inspirational religious thoughts on the theme of peace, joy and hope.

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Death of God and the Meaning of Life

What is the meaning of life? In the post-modern, post-religious scientific world, this question is becoming a preoccupation. But it also has a long hi

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Best of&#8230; Laďa Kerndl - 4 CD - Laďa Kerndl

Anotace: Česká jazzová a swingová legenda Laďa Kerndl a průřez jeho aktivní uměleckou tvorbou v ucelené kolekci Best of... na 4CD. Seznam skladeb / tracklist CD1 album JAZZOVÝ DŮM (1995) 1. JAZZOVÝ DŮM (Send in The Clowns) - S. Stephen / J. Nečas 04:03 2. JSI MŮJ ZÁZRAK LÁSKY, KTEROU JSEM UŽ VZDAL (W...

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Miracles and Material Life

Through a close textual analysis of hitherto overlooked Malay Islamic manuscripts, Teren Sevea reveals the economic, environmental and religious signi

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This Sacred Life

This Sacred Life offers a deep philosophical and religious articulation of the meaning and purpose of human life in a world wounded by environmental d

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Life Written by Himself

Archpriest AvvakumÂ’s autobiography is a record of his life, ecclesiastical career, painful exile, religious persecution, and imprisonment, written in

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Wes Craven

These interviews trace Wes Craven's life and career, from his upbringing in a strict religious family and his life as an academic to his years toiling

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Daily Life in Ancient Rome

In this portrait of life in Ancient Rome, the author begins by painting a backcloth on which the social, political, cultural and religious aspects of

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Concise Guide to the Life of Muhammad – Answering Thirty Key Questions

An expert in the study of Islam answers thirty common questions about Muhammad, offering a clear and concise guide to his life and religious significa

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Religions of Rome: Volume 1, A History

A comprehensive and radical new survey of religious life in Rome over the course of a millennium.

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Analysis of Thomas Paine's Rights of Man

Born in Britain in 1737, Thomas Paine had a humble, religious upbringing and very little formal education. The course of his life turned in 1774, when

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Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

Both an insight into James Joyce's life and childhood, this novel is about sexual awakening, religious rebellion and the essential search for voice an

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Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life (0425284646)

Kniha - autor Nassim Nicholas Taleb, 304 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A bold work from the author of The Black Swan that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of o...

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Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah

A collection of spiritual teachings which is intended for all religious persuasions and those who seek a spiritual life. These meditational verses whi

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Insurgence – Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom

Popular speaker and bestselling author Frank Viola calls Christians away from guilt, religious duty, and other legalistic motivations to a new life un

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Book of Lost Names

"A fascinating, heartrending page-turner that, like the real-life forgers who inspired the novel, should never be forgotten." --Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday Inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II, a young woman with a talent for forgery helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis in this "sweeping and magni...

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Tress of the Emerald Sea: A Cosmere Novel - Brandon Sanderson

<p>#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings us deeper into the Cosmere Universe with a standalone adventure that will appeal to fans of The Princess Bride.The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listeni...

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Valeria: The Martyr of the Catacombs

"Valeria: The Martyr of the Catacombs-A Tale of Early Christian Life in Rome" is a classic religious history text by William Henry Withrow. The writer having made the early Christian Catacombs a special study for several years, and his larger volume on tha

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Concise 33 Strategies of War, - neuveden

Anotace: From bestselling author Robert Greene comes a new guide to the strategies of war that can help us gain mastery in the modern world. Spanning world civilisations, and synthesising dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts, The Concise 33 Strategies of War is a guide to the subtle social game of everyday life. Based on profound and timeless lessons, ...

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The Myth of Sisyphus - Camus Albert

Anotace: Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visio...

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Tress of the Emerald Sea - Brandon Sanderson

<p>#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings us deeper into the Cosmere Universe with a standalone adventure that will appeal to fans of The Princess Bride.The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listeni...

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Codification of Jewish Law and an Introduction to the Jurisprudence of the Mishna Berura

The Mishna Berura is, without a doubt, Rabbi Israel Meir Kagan's greatest and most complex contribution to the canon of Orthodox Jewish Law; it is a singular work that synthesizes Jewish traditions, laws, and mores into a practical halakhic guide to daily religious life. For all of his traditionalism, Rabbi Kagan was an iconoclast, and the Mishna Berura broke f...

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The Book of Symbols - autorů kolektiv

<p>This encyclopedia explores the hidden meanings of visual symbols across time and geography, from the sun to whales and the human hand. Spanning different eras and cultures, over 800 beautiful images combine with expert illuminations of symbol history, meanings, and psychic associations, offering readers a precious and fascinating resource for thoughtful interpret...

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The Beauty of Everyday Things - Soetsu Yanagi

"Radical and inspiring ... Yanagi's vision puts the connection between heart and hand before the transient and commercial" - Edmund de Waal <p>The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with ca...

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Reason in the Service of Faith Taylor & Francis Ltd

Paul Helm is a distinguished philosopher, with particular interests in the philosophy of religion. His work covers some of the most important aspects of the field as it has developed in the last thirty years with particular contributions to metaphysics, religious epistemology and philosophical theology. In celebration of Helm’s life’s work, Reason in the Service of Faith ...

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Religion, Culture a Society

A rich and dynamic introduction to the varieties of religious life and the central issues in the sociology of religion today. It leads the reader thro

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Catholic Nuns and Sisters in a Secular Age

This is the first in-depth study of post-war female religious life. Rooted in the lived experiences of women religious in Britain, it explores British

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The Myth of Sisyphus, 1. vydání - Albert Camus

<p>Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and vision...

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Leonard Cohen: The Mystical Roots of Genius - Freedman Harry

Anotace: `Leonard Cohen taught us that even in the midst of darkness there is light, in the midst of hatred there is love, with our dying breath we can still sing Hallelujah.` - The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks`Among the finest volumes on Cohen`s life and lyrics ... An exploration which would have intrigued and engaged Leonard himself.` - John McKenna, writer and frien...

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Leonard Cohen: The Mystical Roots of Genius - Harry Freedman

<p>'Leonard Cohen taught us that even in the midst of darkness there is light, in the midst of hatred there is love, with our dying breath we can still sing Hallelujah.' - The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks 'Among the finest volumes on Cohen's life and lyrics ... An exploration which would have intrigued and engaged Leonard himself.' - John McKenna, writer and frie...

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America and the Production of Islamic Truth in Uganda Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book investigates the ways in which the war on terror has transformed the postcolonial state in Africa. Taking American intervention in Islamic education in Uganda as the entry point, the book demonstrates how state control over Islamic truth production and everyday Muslim life has increased. A thorough exploration of US foreign policy and Islamic education, this boo...

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Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne - Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2022 - Katherine Rundellová

<p>**A Sunday Times top ten bestseller** **Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award 2023** **Shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize for Non-Fiction 2023** **Shortlisted for the Slightly Foxed First Biography Prize 2023** 'Masterly.' Observer 'Wonderful, joyous.' Maggie O'Farrell 'Frankly brilliant.' Sunday Times 'Unmissable.' Simon Jenkins 'Ev...

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Bohemian Stories: An Illustrated History of Czechs in the USA (978-80-7252-817-2)

Kniha - autor Renáta Fučíková, 196 stran, anglicky, Pevná, plátěný potah - autor Renáta Fučíková, 196 stran, anglicky, pevná, plátěný potah Czech immigrants traveled to the unknown beyond the Atlantic in several waves. Some came to America in search of religious and political freedom, while others simply sought a better life in a country of great opportunities. Today ...

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Bohemian Stories - An Illustrated History of Czechs in the USA - Fučíková Renáta

Czech immigrants traveled to the unknown beyond the Atlantic in several waves. Some came to America in search of religious and political freedom, while others simply sought a better life in a country of great opportunities. Today we know that without their involvement, independent Czechoslovakia would hardly have come to exist, and without the assistance of the United Sta...

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The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel - 40th Anniversary Edition - Julia Voss

<p>Discover Ernst Haeckel, the 19th-century artist-biologist who found beauty in even the most unlikely of creatures. This collection features 300 prints from his most important publications, including the majestic Kunstformen der Natur and his extensive catalogues of marine life. As biodiversity is ever-more threatened, these exquisite images are a scientific, arti...

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Eat a Peach : A Memoir - Chang David

Anotace: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the chef behind Momofuku and star of Netflix`s Ugly Delicious--an intimate account of the making of a chef, the story of the modern restaurant world that he helped shape, and how he discovered that success can be much harder to understand than failure. "David puts words to so many of the things we all feel, sharing generously of ...

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Bohemian Stories - An Illustrated History of Czechs in the USA - Renáta Fučíková

<p></p> <p>Czech immigrants traveled to the unknown beyond the Atlantic in several waves. Some came to America in search of religious and political freedom, while others simply sought a better life in a country of great opportunities. Today we know that without their involvement, independent Czechoslovakia would hardly have come to exist, and without the...

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Tomorrow's People: The Future of Humanity in Ten Numbers - Paul Morland

<p>The great forces of population change – the balance of births, deaths and migrations – have made the world what it is today. They have determined which countries are superpowers and which languish in relative obscurity, which economies top the international league tables and which are at best also-rans.The same forces that have shaped our past and present are sha...

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The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name - Muraresku Brian C.

Anotace: The most influential religious historian of the twentieth century, Huston Smith, once referred to it as the "best-kept secret" in history. Did the Ancient Greeks use drugs to find God? And did the earliest Christians inherit the same, secret tradition? A profound knowledge of visionary plants, herbs and fungi passed from one generation to the next, ever since th...

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Devils And Saints

A teenage boy sent to a religious boarding school dreams of escaping to a better life.

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Lapvona : A Novel - Moshfegh Ottessa

Anotace: In a village in a medieval fiefdom buffeted by natural disasters, a motherless shepherd boy finds himself the unlikely pivot of a power struggle that puts all manner of faith to a savage test, in a spellbinding novel that represents Ottessa Moshfegh´s most exciting leap yetLittle Marek, the abused and delusional son of the village shepherd, never knew his mother...

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Confessions, Volume I

Confessions is a spiritual autobiography of Augustine's early life, family, associations, and explorations of alternative religious and theological vi

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Outgrowing God : A Beginner´s Guide - Dawkins Richard

Anotace: Should we believe in God? In this new book, written for a new generation, the brilliant science writer and author of The God Delusion, explains why we shouldn`t.Should we believe in God? Do we need God in order to explain the existence of the universe? Do we need God in order to be good? In twelve chapters that address some of the most profound questions human b...

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Born A Crime : Stories from a South African Childhood - Noah Trevor

Anotace: WINNER OF THE THURBER PRIZEThe compelling, inspiring, (often comic) coming-of-age story of Trevor Noah, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed.One of the comedy world`s brightest new voices, Trevor Noah is a light-footed but sharp-minded observer of the absurdities of politics, race and identity, sharing jokes and i...

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Born A Crime : Stories from a South African Childhood - Trevor Noah

<p>WINNER OF THE THURBER PRIZEThe compelling, inspiring, (often comic) coming-of-age story of Trevor Noah, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed.One of the comedy world's brightest new voices, Trevor Noah is a light-footed but sharp-minded observer of the absurdities of politics, race and identity, sharing jokes and in...

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Letters to a Young Poet - Rainer Maria Rilke

<p>At the start of the twentieth century, Rainer Maria Rilke wrote a series of letters to a young officer cadet, advising him on writing, love, sex, suffering and the nature of advice itself; these profound and lyrical letters have since become hugely influential for writers and artists of all kinds. This book also contains the 'Letter from a Young Worker', a striki...

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Queen Victoria

This biography offers a comprehensive account of Victoria's religious life. Drawing on a systematic reading of her journals and a rich selection of ar

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Waiting for the Last Bus

A Sunday Times bestseller, this is a moving and profound exploration of life's greatest mystery from one of the most revered religious figures of our

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Court, Kirk and Community

Charts the evolution of Scotland from a medieval and feudal to a modern, professional polity, and the transformation of its church and religious life

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Radical Atheism

Radical Atheism challenges the religious appropriation of Derrida's work and offers a compelling new account of his thinking on time and space, life a

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George Eliot

This account of George Eliot's spiritual life reveals a writer who devoted the full span of her career to imagining a wide religious sensibility that

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Current Research in Egyptology 2021

15 Egyptological and Papyrological papers investigate a great variety of issues, including social and religious aspects of life in ancient Egypt, ritu

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Muhammad

A life of the prophet Muhammad by bestselling religious writer Karen Armstrong - 'One of our best living writers on religion' FINANCIAL TIMES

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Gods in the Global Village

A new edition of this popular sociological exploration of religious life in today's globalized world. Kurtz encourages students to re-examine conventi

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