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The Mourning After traces the fractured narrative of the writer's life. From his childhood in the aftermath of America's Vietnam War, to his academic years in the shadow of 9/11, the portrait that emerges from this arresting collection is one of devastating loss, deep love, and unique introspection on what it means to be an American.

Bondage Night chronicles the vicious climax of a chaotic, intense, compulsion-driven love affair between two unhappy, delusional people.Gabriel Ricard's debut novel shows what brought them together in the first place.Then comes the surreal, exhausted aftermath. Through it all, the protagonists persevere. But by the time it finally ends, Leo and Laura may never be the same.

Written with the high energy and taut focus of an episodic drama and the humor and grace of a master storyteller, this is the riveting true story of a young mother transformed by faith. Heather Davis and her husband, Lon, are blessed. They have a strong and loving marriage, a terrific four-year-old son, and a gorgeous new baby daughter named Remy. But one day, without warning, something goes terribly wrong. A seizure sends Remy to the emergency room, and from that moment, life as Heather knows it will never be the same-it will be better. As agonizing days of uncertainty pass, Heather learns a number of powerful lessons. She comes to know the insight, grace, and compassion that strangers can offer; she discovers the depths of strength and courage within herself, her husband, and her son; and she learns what happens within us when we surrender and open ourselves to hope-and the very real and benevolent effect of faith and prayer. "This is remarkable. Though Heather Choate Davis tells a story of genuine fear and distress, she never loses her capacity for startling humor-most often at her own expense. She never sentimentalizes; she is always absolutely honest." Walt Wangerin, Jr., "The Book of God"

Ordinary grace disguises itself in faded irises, traffic signs, convoluted "meetings for worship for business," and the funny things small children say-the grace of God hidden in the ordinariness of life. This grace hovers close to the ground. In her exploration of this grace, Nancy Thomas takes us on a personal journey with four sections. The first section, "Playing with Words," celebrates language. In the second section, "Family Scrapbook," Nancy celebrates memory, one of the ancient traditions of the Christian faith. The third section, "The Absurdity of Prayer," focuses on the human side of our relationship with God. It notices the klutziness of being the church. It celebrates spirituality with dirt on its face and saints with sullied reputations. The final section, "Longing for Home," affirms the hope of resurrection and new life. "Like Moses, I approach the thick darkness where God is, groping, breathless, ready." Grace was-is-ever present. And all things, those in the heavens and those closer to the ground, are from, through and to God. Glory.

Everett Cattell presents Christian holiness through the lens of the Bible and from experience. First published in 1963, Cattlell's insights remain remarkably relevant. A topic easily misunderstood as only pertinent to the spiritually elite is made practical for everyday living.

Arthur O. Roberts shares autobiographical reflections from the twenty-two years since he wrote DRAWN BY THE LIGHT. The activities and insights from these "bonus years" are presented in prose and poetry that reflect the keen discernment acquired through continued engagement of body, mind, and spirit.

Contains the lecture of the same title given at the invitation of Pope Francis before the extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals on February 20 and 21, 2014, in Rome. This is part of the preparation for the upcoming Synod on the Family.

'This We Believe: The Christian Case for Gay Civil Rights' demonstrates how traditional Christian beliefs about homosexuality are hurting all of the church, especially its most vulnerable members: young gay people who are convinced that their very essence is sinful. It summarizes the latest scientific research, current Biblical scholarship, and the teachings of Jesus to show why an ever-growing number of Christian leaders and laypeople now support marriage equality and other civil rights for gay, lesbian, and transgender people. "This book is a veritable 'CliffsNotes' on what we now know about homosexuality and its relationship to Christian faith. In a few short pages, C.S. Pearce debunks long-held myths, clarifies Scripture and argues for a much needed rethinking of the Church's traditional stand. Just reading these words will reassure young gay and lesbian people that God loves them just as they are, while challenging those who are not so sure that perhaps they have put God's love in too small a box." -The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, Bishop of New Hampshire.

Can children and adults study the Bible together? Jim Teeters thinks they can. And he thinks they should. The ministry of Jesus did not advocate the generation gap that seems to exist in traditional Christian education programs. Jesus shares how he values children and their character: "Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3). Adults and children have much to offer each other in understanding and representing God's kingdom together. Adults offer wisdom and life experience, while kids bring joy, creativity, and a fresh outlook. GOING INTERGENERATIONAL includes: guidelines for success, helpful ideas and resources, and twenty take-and-teach programs. The author shows you how to study the Bible with an intergenerational approach that will: (1) Hook your group's interest in the lesson topic. (2) Present the Bible passage in creative ways. (3) Look at the Scripture with action and interaction. (4) Make the lesson relevant for daily life.

"A companion to the Spiritual Exercises that does justice to women's experience across contexts and social locations while acknowledging obstacles that the Exercises hold for women in various contexts"--

This wonderful story 'Bill the Minder' follows the adventures of 15-year-old Bill and his cousins, Boadicea and Chad. In the process of their adventures they meet multitude weird and wonder characters such as The Ancient Marina, The Triplets, The Doctor, The Real Soldier and The Lost Grocer. They encounter various unique problems on their way which they solve the use of fantastic machines crafted by Bill.This classic story is accompanied by 16 incredible colour illustrations many black and white woodcuts by W. Heath Robinson an English cartoonist and illustrator, best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines - for achieving deceptively simple objectives. Such was (and is) his fame, that the term 'Heath Robinson' entered the English language during the First World War, as a description of any unnecessarily complex and implausible contrivance. This book was originally published in 1912 and was later televised as a series during the 1980s. We are republishing it here as part of our 'Pook Press' imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children's literature.

Card manipulation is an element of magical illusion concerning the creation of effects through sleight of hand techniques that involve playing cards. It is commonly employed in magical performances, particularly in street magic. This book contains the third in the series of handbooks on card manipulation by master magician Jean Hugard. Jean Hugard's fantastic series "More Card Manipulations" includes simple instructions for a variety of fantastic card tricks, making it ideal for novice illusionists or related collections of literature. Contents include: The Faced Deck", "The Gambler's Table Change", "The Spread Pass", "The Thumb Side", "New Method of Picking up an Arranged Pack", "An Easy Force", "Reversing the Bottom Card", etc. Jean Hugard was an Australian professional magician. By the end of his life he had gone blind, having lost sight in both eyes as a result of cataract-removal operations. Despite his handicap he continued his work with work at his home in Brooklyn, New York. Contents include: "The Faced Deck", "The Gambler's Table Change", "The Spread Pass", "The Thumb Side", "New Method of Picking up an Arranged Pack", "An Easy Force", "Reversing the Bottom Card", etc. Other notable works by this author include: "Show Stoppers with Cards" (1948), "Royal Road to Card Magic" (1948), and "Houdini's 'Unmasking': Fact Vs. Fiction" (1957). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this classic volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on card manipulation.

This beautiful book, originally published in 1913, contains a collection of seventeen classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Stories include, The March King's Daughter, The Snow Queen, The Storks, The Real Princess, The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and more.These classic tales are accompanied by 16 incredible colour illustrations many beautiful and intricate black and white drawings by W. Heath Robinson. An English cartoonist and illustrator, best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines - for achieving deceptively simple objectives. Such was (and is) his fame, that the term 'Heath Robinson' entered the English language during the First World War, as a description of any unnecessarily complex and implausible contrivance.Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875) was a Danish writer. He wrote many poems, travelogues, and plays, but he is most famous for his fairy tales, which have been translated into over 125 languages and continue to have a significant influence on western popular culture. This timeless collection would make for a worthy addition to any child's bookshelf and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Andersen's illustrated works.We are republishing it here as part of our 'Pook Press' imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children's literature. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains a collection of fun textile craft projects for children. With many lovely things to make, including a 'Laundry Bag' and 'Handy Finger Puppets', this book ensures your child won't be bored on a rainy day, and will produce some products that they will really be proud of.

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most celebrated and important composers of all time. This volume is highly recommended for fan's of Beethoven's music, and it constitutes a must-have for collectors of important classical scores. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.