Följ med på en fantastisk färd genom djurens rike, från fåglarnas svindlande höjder till de havslevande djurens mystiska dunkel nere i djupen. Den här lärorika uppslagsboken förenar aktuell forskning och spännande teorier med tydliga och pedagogiska…
From the reflections of famous people and the stories of everyday folk to classic love letters and contemporary "ten best" lists, this delightfully eclectic treasury shines a spotlight on the many joys of marriage. "I""Like Being Married" is the ult…
This lovely title follows the life cycle of a badger, from a cub's first steps out of its den to finding a mate. You can find out about some of the different habitats that are the badger's home, from urban gardens to remote woodlands, and about the…
The Politics of Timor-Leste explores the critical issues facing the Asia-Pacific's youngest nation as it seeks to consolidate a democracy following years of international intervention. The authors study the challenges that have burdened the state si…
Joyce Rupp is an Iowa farmer's daughter, a sister to seven, a Sister to many. She is a planter, grower, and spiritual midwife. She is a writer, speaker, and retreat giver who receives invitations from five continents. Her books have been published i…
Timor-Leste's long journey to nationhood spans 450 years of colonial rule by Portugal, a short-lived independence in 1975, and a 24-year occupation by Indonesia. This book examines the history of nation-building and national identity in Timor-Leste,…
Get the powerful tools you need to have the audacity to overcome adversity, live authentically, uncover your purposeful passion, and develop your vision with Michael W. Leach's Be Audacious plan. Use this journal to practice, retain, reinforce, and…
Inspired ideas, stories, essays, poems, meditations, and testimonies from great writers that will add gladness to each of your days. Among the more than 50 contributors are David Brooks, Joan Chittister, James Martin, Mary Oliver, Henri Nouwen, Joyc…
What is it about Yellowstone National Park that draws millions of visitors from all over the world? If you've visited Yellowstone, you should already know the answer. If you've never visited--or you have, but still don't know the answer--Michael Lea…
Suffering is hard and painful. Although we do not wish it for ourselves or those we love, it is an unescapable reality of the human condition. While it can cause us to wither and despair, suffering can also be a path to insight, depth, and compassi…
The latest in the bestselling Way of collection is an anthology of inspiring stories, poems, and essays that shows the path to peace--within ourselves, among peoples, and with the earth. Welcome your meditations into the company of Mary Oliver, Thic…
What's so great about being Catholic? If you posed this question to the average Catholic, there's a good chance they'd look a little puzzled and confess, "I don't know. I've never really thought about it." Well, national best-selling author Michael…
From lions and lizards to dogs and dolphins, this beautiful book brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but accuracy by our expert authors; and brought to life by…
An anthology of inspired readings from cherished writers to enrich you every day of the seasonFrom the first day of Advent through Christmas Eve to the Epiphany, these 45 readings from beloved writers, classical and contemporary, will surprise you,…
Set off on an extraordinary guided tour of the animal kingdom, from the high-flying realm of the birds to the mysterious twilight world of deep-sea creatures. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge and awe-insp…
A treasury of inspired readings from cherished writers to enrich you every day of the Lenten season through Easter Week-and beyond. From the first day of Lent through Easter Sunday and beyond, these 54 readings from beloved writers, classical and co…
A celebration of the treasured traditions, rituals, and stories that run through the bloodstream of American Catholics For Andrew Greeley, it is the reverence of Christmas night and the exultation of Easter morn. Martin Scorsese, like many others, r…
A wonderful collection of inspired thoughts from great spiritual writers to enrich you every day of the year! Welcome into your daily meditations the company of Thomas Merton, Flannery O'Connor, Henri Nouwen, Joyce Rupp, Bede Griffith, Mother Teresa…
GRIZZLIES ON MY MIND author Michael W. Leach aspires to be the Eminem of the motivational world, and in his latest book, BE AUDACIOUS, he offers a relatively simple game plan to success in four parts: having the audacity to overcome adversity (part…
Essays, fiction, poems, meditations, and inspired ideas by renowned writers from around the world offer readers inspiring reflections on the grace and rewards of being kind. Included are selections by Victor Hugo, Anne Lamott, James Martin, Dorothy…
Drawn from the multi-award winning spirituality column "Soul Seeing" (in National Catholic Reporter) these 56 first-person accounts reveal the kindness in familiar faces, the divine in unexpected places, the sweetness in the sad, and the power in br…
In this book, 35 refugees, all temporary protection visa (TPV) holders and mostly from Iraq and Afghanistan, talk directly about their quest for asylum in Australia. They provide poignant details of persecution in their home country, their journey t…
Earnestly Contending is a literary portrait of the Holiness-Pentecostals, it is the collective story of their genesis, and a poignant glimpse into what birthed them and what is required to sustain their Movement. This is the shared story of the Holi…
Maryknowlers--members of the Catholic Foreign Mission Society who serve the body of Christ throughout the world--present a collection of prayers from the lands in which they serve, which combine universal and traditional prayers with local prayers f…
This moving anthology of inspiring true stories that foster healing and harmony include selections from C.S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Dorothy Day, Harold Kushner, Richard Rohr, James Martin, SJ, Jack Kornfield, Anne Lamott, Mary Oliver, Frederick Buechn…
This book provides essential advice on how to track, observe and photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. Practical chapters are interspersed with Question and Answer spreads that give a glimpse into the adventures of real-life wildlife photog…
