Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:22:50 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/sacred-buddhist-painting-162-57210.html Sacred Buddhist Painting is a lucid and readable account of thangka painting - a form of scroll painting integral to Tibetan Buddhist worship. Tibetans were often advised by their religious preceptors to commission a painting for the 'removal' of physical or mental obstacles, or to create the prerequisites for 'a long and healthy life'. Like any other virtuous deed, the commissioning of religious art was believed to earn merit. This book has thangkas from renowned private and public collections the world over and from the collection of H.H. the Dalai Lama's private chapel (Namgyal Monastery), and from his collection donated to the Library of Works and Archives in Dharmasala, India.

Author: CHAKRAVERTY ANJAN  Publisher: LUSTR]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/finger-pointing-to-the-moon-162-114277.html [The Adhyatma] Upanishad is a direct encounter with spirituality. There are no siddhants, no doctrines in it; in it there are only experiences of siddhas, the fulfilled ones [and] hints to those who are full of longing for liberation by those who have already attained liberation. Osho In Finger Pointing to the Moon: Talks on the Adhyatma Upanishad Osho draws on the ancient wisdom of this Upanishad to reflect on God, religion and the liberation of the self. Religion for him is not worship, devotion and prayer, but mumuksha, the deep longing for freedom from the fetters of everyday life that can lead a seeker on the path to enlightenment. When one reaches this state of kaivalya, the abode of truth and eternal bliss beyond mind and speech, one becomes unified with the God within oneself. Then one achieves true knowledge and true mastery over the self. These seventeen talks that Osho delivered at Mount Abu, Rajasthan, make this book a truly enriching guide for those seeking to look within and find answers to the enigmas of human existence. About the Author Osho defies categorization, reflecting on everything from the individual quest for meaning to the most urgent social and political issues facing society today. His books are not written but are transcribed from recordings of extemporaneous talks given over a period of thirty-five years. Osho has been described by the Sunday Times in London as one of the 1000 Makers of the 20th Century and by Sunday Mid-Day in India as one of the ten people along with Gandhi, Nehru and Buddha who have changed the destiny of India. Osho has a stated aim of helping to create the conditions for the birth of a new kind of human being, characterized as Zorba the Buddha one whose feet are firmly on the ground, yet whose hands can touch the stars. Running like a thread through all aspects of Osho is a vision that encompasses both the timeless wisdom of the East and the highest potential of Western science and technology. He is synonymous with a revolutionary contribution to the science of inner transformation and an approach to meditation which specifically addresses the accelerated pace of contemporary life.

Author: OSHO  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-oxford-handbook-of-early-christian-studies-162-114390.html As a one-volume reference work, it provides an introduction to the academic study of early Christianity (c. 100-600 AD) and examines the vast geographical area impacted by the early church, in Western and Eastern late antiquity.

Author: Edited by Susan Ashbrook Harvey and David G. Hunter]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/climate-ethics-essential-readings-162-114382.html This collection gathers a set of seminal papers from the emerging area of ethics and climate change. Topics covered include human rights, international justice, intergenerational ethics, individual responsibility, climate economics, and the ethics of geoengineering. Climate Ethics is intended to serve as a source book for general reference, and for university courses that include a focus on the human dimensions of climate change. It should be of broad interest to all those concerned with global justice, environmental science and policy, and the future of humanity.

Author: Stephen Gardiner, Simon Caney, Dale Jamieson, and Henry Shue  Publisher: OUP]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/martin-luther:-a-very-short-introduction-162-114389.html When Martin Luther posted his Ninety-Five Theses (reputedly nailed to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg), he unwittingly launch a movement that would dramatically change the course of European history. This superb short introduction to Martin Luther, written by a leading authority on Luther and the Reformation, presents this pivotal figure as historians now see him. Instead of singling him out as a modern hero, historian Scott Hendrix emphasizes the context in which Luther worked, the colleagues who supported him, and the opponents who adamantly opposed his agenda for change. The author explains the religious reformation and Luther's importance without ignoring the political and cultural forces, like princely power and Islam, which led the reformation down paths Luther could neither foresee nor influence. The book pays tribute to Luther's genius but also recognizes the self-righteous attitude that alienated contemporaries. The author offers a unique explanation for that attitude and for Luther's anti-Jewish writings, which are especially hard to comprehend after the Holocaust.

Author: Scott H. Hendrix]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/globalizing-justice-the-ethics-of-poverty-and-power-162-114383.html Combining deep moral argument with extensive factual inquiry, Richard Miller constructs a new account of international justice.

Author: Richard W. Miller]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-religions-of-india-162-97173.html In India, the birthplace of some of the world’s major faiths and home to many more, religion is a way of life, existing as much in temples, mosques, churches and wayside shrines as it does in social laws, cultural practices and the political arena. The Religions of India contains, in a single volume, a comprehensive account of every major faith practised in the country today—Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and the Bahai faith. This meticulously researched work traverses a vast range of topics—from the Somnatha temple and the Babri Masjid to Tirthankaras and the Akali movement; from the Shariat and the Eucharist to Shabuoth and nirvana; from the Dalai Lama and Adi Shankaracharya to Osho and the Art of Living. It places each religion in its historical context, tracing its evolution from its inception to the present.

Author: ROSHEN DALAL]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/opus-dei-the-truth-about-its-rituals--162-111400.html Opus Dei is one of the most talked about but least known religious organizations of our time. For years no one has been allowed access to its secrets. Until now Granted unlimited access to those within Opus Dei s ranks, gaining a wealth of interviews with its leaders around the world, Vatican insider John Allen finally separates the myths from the facts the actual use of whips and the cilice; the true extent of Opus Dei s funds; the identities of its influential members in politics, banking and high office; and how much power this shadowy group really has. Definitive, persuasive and absorbing Daily Telegraph Focuses on some of the most controversial aspects of the organization, from its treatment of women to its recruitment and its money Independent He reports on all aspects of the Opus Dei cult (including structure and finance, and the practice of mortifying the flesh with a cilice) . . . and, most usefully, includes details of the bishops and personnel around the world who are Opus Dei clergy New Statesman An admirable book . . . the first stop for anyone interested in [Opus Dei] Sunday Times

Author: Allen, John L.  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/paus-history-of-sexuality-the-popular-162-1361.html PAUS History of Sexuality, The Popular

Author: Foucault, Michel  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/republic-the-162-1363.html Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, Republic is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. This work addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as 'guardians' of the people.

Author: Plato  Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/meetings-with-remarkable-men-162-1379.html Striking portraits of the inspiring individuals Gurdjieff met while journeying to remote parts of Asia and the Near East in search of hidden knowledge. This autobiographical account has become a classic since its publication in 1963.

Author: Gurdjiefe  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/on-kindness-162-1384.html The pleasures of kindness have been well known since the dawn of Western thought. Kindness, declared Marcus Aurelius, was mankind's 'greatest delight' and centuriesworth of thinkers and writers have echoed him. But today many people seem to find these pleasures literally incredible. Instead of embracing the benefits of kindness, as a species we seem to be becoming deeply and fundamentally antagonistic to each other, with motives that are generally selfseeking. This book explains how and why this has come about, and argues that the affectionate life a life lived in instinctive sympathetic identification with the vulnerabilities and attractions of others is the one we should all be inclined to live. 'We mutually belong to one another,' as the philosopher Alan Ryan writes, and the good life is one 'that reflects this truth'. What the Victorians called 'openheartedness' and the Christians 'caritas' remains essential to our emotional and mental health, for reasons both obvious and hidden, argue the authors of this elegant and indispensable exploration of the concept of kindness.

Author: Phillips, Adam (Author), Taylor, Barbara  Publisher: HAMISH HAMILTON]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/messenger-the-the-meanings-of-the-162-1385.html The life of the Prophet Muhammad, to whom the Angel Gabriel revealed the verses of the Quran, has provided inspiration to Muslims. This title considers the ways in which the Prophet's actions, words and teachings can guide us in the modern world. It shows how Muhammad's message can be used to address some of the controversial issues.

Author: Ramadan, Tariq  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/simone-weil-an-anthology-162-1390.html Simone Weil was one of the foremost thinkers of the twentieth century a philosopher, theologian, critic, sociologist and political activist. This anthology spans the wide range of her thought, and includes an extract from her bestknown work The Need for Roots , exploring the ways in which modern society fails the human soul; her thoughts on the misuse of language by those in power; and the essay Human Personality , a late, beautiful reflection on the rights and responsibilities of every individual. All are marked by the unique combination of literary eloquence and moral perspicacity that characterised Weil s ideas and inspired a generation of thinkers and writers both in and outside her native France.

Author: Weil, Simone  Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/meditations-on-living-dying-and-loss-162-1392.html Offers a compilation of writings from the translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, which explores questions such as What is death? How can I help those who are dying? How can I prepare for my own death? And how can I come to terms with bereavement?

Author: Coleman, Graham (Editor)  Publisher: PENG MOD CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/god-the-new-physics-162-1396.html Explains how discoveries of the physics are revolutionizing our view of the world and, in particular, throwing light on many of the questions formerly posed by religion.

Author: Davies, Paul  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/book-of-chuang-tzu-162-111306.html This new, complete translation of the classic Taoist text draws together the tales and anecdotes that have gathered around Chuang Tzu one of the great founders of Taoism. Like the Lieh Tzu and the Tao Te Ching, the Chuang Tzu perceives the Tao the Way of Nature not as a term to be explained but as a path to walk.

Author: Palmer, M  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/breaking-the-spell-religion-as-a-natur-162-111307.html Few forces in the world are as potent as religion it comforts people in their suffering and inspires them to both magnificent and terrible deeds. This book seeks to uncover the origins of religion and discusses how and why different faiths have shaped so many lives, whether religion is an addiction or a genuine human need.

Author: Dennett, Daniel C.  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/child-s-first-bible-slipcase-edn--162-111308.html This is a beautiful treasury of 125 of the most familiar Bible texts from Old and New Testaments retold simply for the very young.

Author: Taylor, K  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/complete-bible-handbook-162-111309.html From Genesis to Revelation, this companion book explores the most important stories from the Bible. Classical works of art and archaeological sites reveal details about life in biblical times including festivals, fashions and customs.

Author: Bowker, John  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/consciousness-explained-162-111310.html Revises the traditional view of consciousness by claiming that tautology and Descartes' dualism of mind and body should be replaced with theories from the realms of neuroscience, psychology and artificial intelligence.

Author: Dennet, Daniel  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/consolations-of-philosophy-162-111311.html Witty, thoughtful, entertaining ...a stylish book, which manages to make philosophy both enjoyable and relevant, at the same time providing a very sensible digest of consolations for many of our current psychological ills' Anthony Clare, LiteraryReview.

Author: De Botton, Alain  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/cosmopolitanism-ethics-in-a-world-of-162-111312.html Challenges the separatist doctrines which have come to dominate our understanding of the world. This work revives the ancient philosophy of Cosmopolitanism, which dates back to the Cynics of the 4th century, as a means of understanding the complex world.

Author: Appiah, Kwame Anthony  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/eyewitness-companion-guides-mythology-162-111313.html Tells the story behind famous tales, from Greek mythology to the lesser known myths from the Americas, Oceania and Africa. This work takes a fresh look at the great stories, epics, and legends of the past.

Author: Wilkinson, Philip  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/god-a-brief-history-162-111314.html Take a journey through time to discover what God has meant to men and women throughout the ages. This title guides the general reader through an interpretation of existence and meaning, from Judaism to Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. With hundreds of photographs and illustrations, this is a unique insight into our relationship with God.

Author: Bowker, John  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-16-on-natural-selection-162-111315.html Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. This title brings you the works of some of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

Author: Darwin, Charles  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-17-why-i-am-so-wise-162-111316.html One of the most iconoclastic thinkers of all time, Friedrich Nietzsche continues to challenge the boundaries of conventional religion and morality with his subversive theories of the 'superman', the individual will, the death of God and the triumph of an allpowerful human life force.

Author: Nietzsche, F  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-19-civilization-it-s-dis-162-111317.html Brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

Author: Freud, Sigmund  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-5-prince-162-111318.html Today The Prince is still seen as the Bible of realpolitik, read by strategists, businessmen and political animals everywhere as the ultimate guide to gaining and maintaining power in a dangerous world.

Author: Machiavelli, Niccolo  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/history-of-christianity-a-the-first-t-162-111319.html Christianity, one of the world's great religions, has had an incalculable impact on human history. This book, now the most comprehensive and up to date single volume work in English, describes not only the main ideas and personalities of Christian history, its organisation and spirituality, but how it has changed politics, sex, and human society. Diarmaid MacCulloch ranges from Palestine in the first century to India in the third, from Damascus to China in the seventh century and from San Francisco to Korea in the twentieth. He is one of the most widely travelled of Christian historians and conveys a sense of place as arrestingly as he does the power of ideas. He presents the development of Christian history differently from any of his predecessors. He shows how, after a semblance of unity in its earliest centuries, the Christian church divided during the next 1400 years into three increasingly distanced parts, of which the western Church was by no means always the most important he observes that at the end of the first eight centuries of Christian history, Baghdad might have seemed a more likely capital for worldwide Christianity than Rome. This is the first truly global history of Christianity.

Author: MacCulloch, Diarmaid  Publisher: ALLEN LANE]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/islam-faith-culture-history-162-111320.html A superbly illustrated survey of one of the world's great religions, written by a leading expert on Islamic history and culture. Islam is the world's second largest and fastestgrowing religion, and also is most misunderstood. This beautifully illustrated book offers an enlightening introduction to this rich and complex faith. A concise overview of Islam's position in today's geopolitical world map. Offers an accessible account of the origins, observances and tenets of Islam. A richly illustrated account of the spread of Islam and its influence on world history. Reveals the astonishing legacy of Islam through an appraisal of the arts and sciences. Surveys the leading Islamic nations their people, economics and political systems. Ataglance reference lists the principal dates, events and peoples in Islamic history.

Author: Lunde, Paul  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/life-is-real-only-then-162-111321.html Begun in 1934, this final volume of Gurdjieff's trilogy, All and Everything, is a primary source for Gurdjieff's ideas, methods, and biography. Gurdjieff offers guidance to his community of seekers, through a selection of talks given in 1930, autobiographical material crucial to understanding his ideas, and the incomplete essay The Outer and Inner World of Man. Available for the first time in paperback, this is the ultimate piece of Gurdjieff's work that his numerous followers have been waiting for.

Author: Gurdjieff, G I  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/myths-legends-of-the-celts-162-111322.html Presents an introduction to the mythology of the peoples, who inhabited the northwestern fringes of Europe from Britain and the Isle of Man to Gaul and Brittany. This guide looks at the gods and goddesses of Celtic myth; at the nature of Celtic religion, with its rituals of sun and moon worship; and at the druids who served society as judges.

Author: MacKillop, James  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/on-kindness-162-111323.html What is kindness?Does it make us happier?And does it have a place in a selfish world?Psychoanalyst Adam Phillips and historian Barbara Taylor present an elegant, thoughtful and concise analysis of kindness in history, in life and in the modern world. Suggesting that acts of kindness occur when we are at our most open and honest, they ask why it is that our faith in kindness has been shaken and why we are all too ready to believe that antagonism has taken its place. 'A true tract for difficult times' The Times'Rewarding reading' Evening Standard'Elegantly argued' Irish Times

Author: Adam Phillips & Taylor, Barbara  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/passion-162-111324.html In his new book distinguished Jesus scholar Geza Vermes explains the true story behind The Passion of Christ and the recent, highly controversial, film. Vital reading for anyone wanting to know the truth behind the hyperbole Vermes's book is an intelligent and fascinating breakdown of the evidence of the Trial of Jesus and an authentic version of Stations of the Cross. A general introduction dealing with the Jewish court system, the Romen legal procedure and parallel court cases aims to provide a context to The Passion and a greater understanding of Biblical society. Written by the greatest Jesus scholar of his generation this will be required reading for anyone wanting to know the truth.

Author: Vermes, Geza  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/prophet-162-111325.html An allegorical guide to living. It delivers spiritual, yet practical homilies on a wide variety of topics central to daily life love; marriage and children; work and play; possessions; beauty; truth; joy and sorrow; and, death.

Author: Gibran, Kahil  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/reading-judas-the-truth-behind-the-not-162-111326.html Lost for 1,600 years, the Gospel of Judas claims that not only was Judas the favoured disciple of Jesus, but also that Judas was killed by the other disciples. Was Judas a betrayer or a loyal disciple? Did he write this shocking document? And what does it mean for us today? This book explores the meanings of this contentious gospel in detail.

Author: Pagels, Elaine  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/rule-of-st-benedict-the-162-111327.html The single most important document on monastic life that helped to shape Western society Composed in Italy around 530 AD but based on earlier compilations, The Rule of St Benedict has been the defining guide to daily prayer and work for Benedictine communities for fifteen centuries. The Rule also embodies the idea of a written constitution, authority limited by law and under the law, and the right of the ruled to review the legality of their superiors' actionsideas at the heart of the West's most treasured civic institutions. This is a fundamental contribution to the tradition of simple living that continues to experience a renaissance.

Author: St.Benedict  Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/secret-power-of-beauty-162-111328.html The notion of beauty is elusive we love the things we find beautiful, and yet we are inarticulate when we try to communicate this love, or describe its essence. We are aware of people, paintings and houses that are universally recognized as beautiful, and yet we know also that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. In defining beauty and our response to it, we are often caught between the concrete and the sublime. We wish to categorize beauty, to clearly label its parts, and yet we wish also to celebrate its mysterious and at times mythical power. Armstrong's response is a discursive and graceful journey through various and complementary interpretations, leading us from Hogarth's belief that the essence of beauty lies in shapely curves, to Kant's discourses on the meaning of pleasure. In this lucid and lyrical exploration John Armstrong aims to deepen our response both to beauty and to happiness. As he shows, the ability to truly recognise the beauty that surrounds us in the everyday could enable us to deepen the enjoyment of our lives.

Author: Armstrong, John  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/spiritual-verses-162-111329.html Begun in 1262, this work is thought to be the longest singleauthored mystical poem ever written. In brief verses that are copious in meaning, Rumi teaches how progress to the ultimate goal of the Sufi pathunion with Godis gained through the elimination of selfregard and worldly desires. The spiritual masterpiece of the Persian Sufi traditionain a brilliant new translation The longest single authored amysticala poem ever written, the Masnaviye Maanavi, or aspiritual couplets, a is the masterpiece of the Persian Sufi tradition. Its author, Jalaloddin Rumi, was a poet and mystic of the highest attainment, but he was first and foremost a spiritual teacher, and his Masnavi is a ladder to the spiritual world, leading the reader to the ultimate goal of the Sufi pathaunion with God. Alan Williamsas translation into blank verse beautifully conveys the poetry of the original Persian couplets, while his introduction discusses how the modern reader might approach Rumias writing.

Author: Rumi, Jalaluddin  Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/talisman-162-111330.html Is a roller coaster intellectual journey through the back streets and rat runs of history to uncover the traces in architecture and monuments of a secret religion that has shaped the world.

Author: Hancock, Graham & Bauval, Robert  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/vision-162-111331.html In search of the truth, Gibran could find no single religious tradition which completely revealed its intention. Thus he wove together insights from Eastern Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, American Transcendentalism, and the folklore of his native Lebanon to create his own universal Anthem of Humanitywhich is this superb selection. In search of the truth, Gibran could find no single religious tradition which completely revealed its intention. Thus he wove together insights from Eastern Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, American Transcendentalism, and the folklore of his native Lebanon to create his own universal Anthem of Humanity. This superb selection savages narrowmindedness, clerical hypocrisy, and political injustice to issue a ringing declaration of allencompassing faith.

Author: Gibran, Kahil  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/when-christ-his-saints-slept-162-111332.html Stephen was handsome, unreliable and beguiling. Maude was courageous, beautiful and insanely arrogant. They fought for twenty years and devastated England. Their flair for dramatic events and immense catastrophes made sure that they were never boring.

Author: Penman, Sharon  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/whose-bible-is-it-history-of-the-scr-162-111333.html The Bible is among the world's most influential and important books and the most controversial. But how did it become the book we know it to be? This title charts its evolution from oral tales via Hebrew texts, Greek, and Latin translations, to its many different forms, offering an insight into the history.

Author: Pelikan, Jaroslav  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/after-theory-162-111334.html Describes that cultural theory must start thinking ambitiously not so that it can hand the West its legitimation, but so that it can seek to make sense of the grand narratives in which it is embroiled.

Author: Eagleton, Terry  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/art-of-travel-162-111335.html Art Of Travel

Author: De Botton, Alain  Publisher: HAMISH HAMILTON]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/authentic-gospel-of-jesus-162-111336.html An illuminating new look at the true teaching of Jesus is offered by the greatest Jesus scholar of his generation (Sunday Telegraph).

Author: Vermes, Geza  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/bauval-162-111337.html Talisman' is a rollercoaster intellectual journey through the back streets and rat runs of history to uncover the traces in architecture and monuments of a secret religion that has shaped the world.

Author: Hancock, G  Publisher: MICHAEL JOSEPH]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/beloved-162-111338.html For Kahlil Gibran, love was a way perhaps the supreme way of achieving selfrealization and completeness as a human being. The Beloved is about transforming one's own life through love's allconsuming power. These exquisite writings on love, marriage, and the spiritual union of souls adds a fresh dimension to our understanding of the philosophy of love and its role in contemporary society.

Author: Gibran, Kahil  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/bhagavad-gita-the-162-111339.html A vivid new translation of the jewel of Hindu spirituality ONE OF THE GLORIES of Sanskrit poetry, The Bhagavad Gita is the ancient spiritual text that forms a sublime synthesis of the many strands of Hindu belief. Taken from the Mahabharata epic, it details a dialogue between the divine Krishna and the human warrior Arjuna before a mighty battle in which Arjuna must decide whether to wage war against his own family. Krishna imparts spiritual enlightenment to Arjuna, teaching him the paths of knowledge, devotion, action, and meditation, and helping him to see beyond the temporal to the eternal. This new translation captures both the clarity of Hindu philosophy and the beauty of Sanskrit poetry.

Author: Patton, Laurie (Translator)  Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/bible-atlas-162-111340.html A pictorial atlas charting the lands of the Bible, bringing the stories of the Bible to life. Find out where Jesus calmed a raging storm; learn about the holy city of Jerusalem; and study how archaeologists find out about daily life in Bible times

Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/book-of-chuang-tzu-162-111341.html A masterpiece of ancient Chinese philosophy, second in influence only to the Tao Te Ching One of the founders of Taoism, Chuang Tzu was firmly opposed to Confucian values of order, control, and hierarchy, believing the perfect state to be one where primal, innate nature rules. Full of profundity as well as tricks, knaves, sages, jokers, unbelievably named people, and uptight Confucians, The Book of Chuang Tzu perceives the Taoathe Way of Natureanot as a term to be explained but as a path to walk. Radical and subversive, employing wit, humor, and shock tactics, The Book of Chuang Tzu offers an intriguing look deep into Chinese culture.

Author: Palmer, Martin (Translator)  Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/breaking-faith-162-111342.html During the 1990s and into the 21st century, divisions within the Catholic Church have ripened into hatred and contempt and the Vatican is making little or no attempt to heal the antagonism. This text surveys the state of the Church throughout the world and suggests that a major schism in the Church is imminent unless the papacy determines to heal the rifts between conservatives and liberals, orthodoxy and pluralism. Amongst other things, the survey examines the role of women, the split between teaching and practice on sexual morals and the changing face of the priesthood.

Author: Cornwell, John  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/buddhism-plain-simple-162-111343.html The teachings of the Buddha are plain and straightforward because they remain focused on the moment. This book is about awareness, about being 'awake' and in touch with what is going on here and now. It is suitable for those wanting to discover, or rediscover, the essence of Buddhism.

Author: Hagen, S  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/causing-death-saving-lives-162-111344.html Explains the moral problems of abortion, infanticide, suicide, euthanasia, capital punishment, war and other lifeordeath choices.

Author: Glover, J  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/changing-faces-of-jesus-162-111345.html Changing Faces Of Jesus

Author: Vermes, Geza  Publisher: ALLEN LANE]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/children-s-illustrated-bible-162-111346.html From Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, this title brings the Old and New Testament stories to life. It is retold for children.

Author: Hastings, Selin  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/children-s-illustrated-bible-dumpy--162-111347.html A beautifully illustrated edition of the Bible, created especially for children. From the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee Old and New Testament stories are brought to life with photographs and maps to put the stories in context. Ages 5+ years.

Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/chiron-the-healing-journey-162-111348.html Chiron is the smallest planet in our solar system and was discovered only in the 1970s. In this comprehensive study of the planet, Melanie Reinhart examines its meaning and symbolism in psychological terms, and explores how it has added another dimension to astrology. Named after the mythical centaur, Chiron is identified with the figure of the wounded healer, and represents a spirit of philosophical independence, compassion, and a sense of trust in our inner selves. Rich in mythological anecdotes, literary allusions, and historical perspectives, with indepth case studies, information tables, and a completely updated and expanded ephemeris for the twentyfirst century, Chiron and the Healing Journey is an indispensable book for the practicing astrologer and will fascinate anyone interested in the subject.

Author: Reinhart, M  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/christianity-162-111349.html Presents the history of Christianity from its beginnings as a persecuted cult. This book features a new and ambitious concept in presenting Christian history.

Author: Chidester, David  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/come-aboard-noah-s-ark-162-111350.html Retold in simple language and rhyming couplets, the story of Noah's Ark is presented in an outsize shaped board book. At the end of the book is a page of thoughtful suggestions for discussing the moral of the story, and a prayer to share.

Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/complete-bible-handbook-162-111351.html This reference book provides a bookbybook breakdown of the Bible as well as background information that brings the Bible stories to life. Photographs show biblical sites as they are today and detailed maps pinpoint where biblical events took place. Also included are devotional paintings and sculptures to assist in interpreting the stories. All denominations of the Christian Church are accommodated, with special sections on Jewish history and different intrepretations of the biblical texts. The reference section includes an AZ of significant places and important biblical figures, and a glossary of key terms.

Author: Bowker, John  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/conditions-of-love-162-111352.html Drawing on such writers and thinkers as Plato, Tolstoy, Freud and Stendhal, this title explores how our perception of love is formed by culture and history. It is suitable for those who believe or disbelieve in love.

Author: Armstrong, J  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/construction-of-social-reality-162-111353.html Presents a treatise that looks at how we construct a social reality from our sense impressions; at how, for example, we construct a 'fivepound note' with all that implies in terms of value and social meaning, from the printed piece of paper we see and touch.

Author: Searle, J  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/continuum-concept-162-111354.html Introduces the idea that in order to achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional development, human beings especially babies require the kind of instinctive nurturing as practiced by our ancient relatives. This book suggests practical ways to regain our natural wellbeing, for our children and ourselves.

Author: Liedloff, J  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/craftsman-the-162-111355.html Why do people work hard, and take pride in what they do? This book discusses about what happens when people try to do a good job. It asks us to think about the true meaning of skill in the 'skills society' and argues that pure competition is a poor way to achieve quality work.

Author: Sennett, Richard  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/creation-story-162-111356.html Bringing to life one of the most celebrated Bible stories, this picture book of the seven days of the Creation illustrates the Christian story of the origins of the world. Ages 3+.

Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/discourses-selected-writings-162-111357.html A new translation of the influential teachings of the great Stoic philosopher DESPITE BEING BORN into slavery, GrecoRoman philosopher Epictetus became one of the most influential thinkers of his time. Discourses and Selected Writings is a transcribed collection of informal lectures given by the philosopher around AD 108. A gateway into the life and mind of a great intellectual, it is also an important example of the usage of Koine or acommona Greek, an ancestor to Standard Modern Greek.

Author: Epictetus  Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/dream-of-reason-162-111358.html Illuminating history of Western philosophy from the sixth century BC to the Renaissance, this work provides an introduction to the puzzling personalities of the philosophers, as well as a presentation of their views.

Author: Gottlieb, A  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/egyptian-book-of-the-dead-the-162-111359.html The most famous of all ancient Egyptian textsawith an introduction by one of the most celebrated Egyptologists of our time AMONG THE MOST WIDELY read and studied of all ancient writings, The Egyptian Book of the Dead consists of funerary texts that ancient Egyptian scribes composed for the benefit of the dead. This astonishing array of spells, hymns and litanies, magical formulae and names, and words of power and prayers were all found cut or painted on walls of pyramids and tombs, and painted on coffins, sarcophagi, and rolls of papyri.

Author: Budge, Wallis E.A.  Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/encyclopedia-of-religion-162-111360.html From the mystery of Mesopotamia to Zen Buddhism, this encyclopedia helps children get to the core of various major faiths from around the world. It helps them discover the attitudes, ideals, art and architecture of major religions including Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Author: Wilkinson, Philip & Charing, Douglas  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/everyday-magic-162-111361.html Aims to make 'magic' accessible for all those who are looking for a spirituality that makes sense in the 21st century. A key strength of the book is that it presents magic in a way that integrates with contemporary scientific and psychological knowledge. It explains the magical principles at the heart of all spiritual traditions and sheds new light on meditation, yoga and positive thinking.

Author: Crowley, V  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/eyewitness-companions-religions-162-111362.html Contains things you want to know about the world's religions from beliefs and ceremonies to gods and sacred texts. From Hinduism to Zoroastrianism, this book looks at the major global religions. It tells how each religion started, and explores their origins and history.

Author: Wilkinson, Philip  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/first-bible-story-book-162-111363.html First Bible Story Book

Author: Hoffman, M  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/freedom-evolves-162-111364.html Shows that human freedom is not an illusion; it is an objective phenomenon, distinct from all other biological conditions and found in only one species us.

Author: Dennet, Daniel  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/gods-myths-of-northern-europe-162-111365.html Surveys the preChristian beliefs of the Scandinavian and Germanic people. This title provides an introduction to this subject, giving basic outlines to the sagas and stories, and helps identify the character traits of the well known as well as the lesser gods of the age.

Author: Davidson, H  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-1-on-the-shortness-of-life-162-111366.html The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into the art of living and the importance of reason and morality and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and timeless wisdom.

Author: Seneca, Annaeus Lucius  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-10-common-sense-162-111367.html The book that created the modern United States, Paine's incendiary call for Americans to revolt against British rule converted millions to the cause of independence and set out a vision of a just society free from corruption and cronyism which remains inspiring today.

Author: Paine, Thomas  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-12-on-the-pleasure-of-hati-162-111368.html William Hazlitt's tough combative writings on subjects ranging from slavery to the imagination, boxing matches to the monarchy, established him as one of the greatest radicals of his age and have insspired journalists and political satirists ever since.

Author: Hazlitt, W  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-14-on-the-suffering-of-the-162-111369.html Schopenhauer's perception of the importance of art, morality and self awareness in a blind struggle against a Godless, meaningless world radically transformed our understanding of the individual and remains a searing vision of the human condition.

Author: Schopenhauer, Arthur  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-18-room-of-one-s-own-162-111370.html Virginia Woolf's blazing polemic on female creativity, the role of writers and the silent fate of Shakespeare's imaginary sister remains a powerful reminder of a woman's need for financial independence and intellectual freedom.

Author: Woolf, Virgina  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-2-meditations-162-111371.html The Mediations of the great Roman philosopheremperor Marcus Aurelius are simple yet profound works of stoic philosophy that continue to offer guidance and consolation to many with their eloquence, wisdom and humility.

Author: Aurelius, Marcus  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-3-confessions-of-a-sinner-162-111372.html Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. This title brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

Author: St Augustine  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-55-the-future-of-an-illusi-162-111373.html Brings you the works of thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

Author: Freud, Sigmund  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-6-on-friendship-162-111374.html Expresses the author's views on relationships. This title contemplates the idea that man is no different from any animal, argues that all cultures should be respected, and helps us to understand the nature of humanity.

Author: De Montaigne, M  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-8-social-contract-162-111375.html Rousseau's explosive cry for human liberty helped to spark the French Revolution and has haunted our discussions of how we should rule one another ever since seen as both a blueprint for political terror and as a fundamental statement of democracy.

Author: Rousseau, J  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-ideas-9-christians-the-fall-of-162-111376.html 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. This title brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

Author: Gibbon, Edward  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/healing-power-of-mind-162-111377.html An account of how meditation techniques can improve one's ability to cope in the modern world, enhancing every aspect of life. Based on ancient Mahayana Buddhism, the book invites the reader to awaken to the healing power through images and sounds, positive perceptions and soothing feelings.

Author: Thondup, T  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/jacob-s-gift-162-111378.html Jonathan Freedland looks on as his eightdayold son is about to be circumcised and admitted into the Covenant of Abraham'. So begins a search for the meaning of his son's inheritance and an epic journey into the nature of this, the world's oldest civilisation. What has Freedland done by enlisting his son into the Jewish people? What gift or burden has he given him? Freedland digs deep into his own family's past, telling the story of three remarkable people, each of whom came up with radically different answers to a quintessentially modern dilemma how to live as a minority in the modern world. Rich in both human drama and reflection, Jacob's Gift is the story of this quest, and a delightful meditation on belonging.

Author: Freedland, J  Publisher: HAMISH HAMILTON]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/kabbalistic-tradition-the-162-111379.html An indispensable guide to thousands of years of spiritual inquiry, The Kabbalistic Tradition features writings from a variety of literary formsfrom the earliest biblical sources through twentiethcentury studiesas well as practical information and practices for the modern reader. These selections concentrate on the three main areas of Kabbalistic creativitythe literature of Zohar, the Lurianic corpus, and the Chasidic mystical tradition. Alan Unterman's enlightening introduction examines the unique characteristics of the Kabbalah and places this volume in its proper historical and philosophical context.

Author: Unterman, Alan (Editor)  Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/life-of-jesus-162-111380.html This is the story of one man and his very remarkable life. Using the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as its reference, The Life of Jesus retells the story of Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God. Beginning with his miraculous birth in Bethlehem, the book charts all the major events of Jesus' life and ministry, covering 26 key stories, including The Sermon on the Mount, The Feeding of the Five Thousand, The Calming of the Storm, The Parable of the Good Samaritan and The Lord's Supper. These retold stories reveal how Jesus' message reached many people through preaching, healing, forgiveness and miracles. Biblical quotations link the scenes directly to the Bible and each story is accompanied by detailed illustrations bringing the people and the lands of Jesus' time to life. With its easytoread narrative text and detailed illustrations, The Life of Jesus is a story that will appeal to all ages.

Author: Grindley, Sally  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/little-bible-library-162-111381.html Little Bible Library

Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/living-religions--162-111382.html Comprehensive and informative, The New Penguin Handbook of Living Religions has been completely revised, with all chapters updated to include discussion of modern developments and recent scholarship. Compiled by a team of leading international scholars, it is an authoritative guide to understanding the religious beliefs and practices of the world today. * Explains the sources and history of the world's religions * Describes the doctrines, practices and teachings of different religions * Explores the role of gender in modern religion

Author: Hinnells, J R  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/love-life-goethe-how-to-be-happy-in-162-111383.html Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is often remembered only as a figure of literary genius, with little relevance to the way we live today. Yet Goethe was driven by much more than the desire for literary success he wanted (much the same as us) to live life well. In Love, Life, Goethe, John Armstrong subtly and imaginatively explores the ways that we can learn from Goethe, whether in love, suffering, friendship or family. At the centre of this project is happiness in am imperfect world, how can we live well with what we have, and accept what we haven't? From our lives at home, to our relationships, the politicians we choose, and our relationship with money, John Armstrong explores the main themes of our lives through the life of Goethe, and helps us learn how to live.

Author: Armstrong, John  Publisher: ALLEN LANE]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/magus-of-strovolos-162-111384.html Introduces the rich and intricate world of Daskalso, The Magus of Strovolos. This book shows Daskalos draw on seemingly unlimited mixture of esoteric teachings, psychology, reincarnation, demonology, cosmology and mysticism, from both eastern and western traditions.

Author: Markides, K C  Publisher: ARKANA]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/mother-of-god-a-history-of-the-virgin-162-111385.html Mary, the mother of Jesus, is one of the most powerful, influential and complex of all religious figures. Throughout Christianity's journey from mysterious origins to global religion, the Mother of God has been a profound presence in countless lives. This book presents the story of that presence and raises questions about the human experience.

Author: Rubin, Miri  Publisher: ALLEN LANE]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/myths-legends-162-111386.html Helps to explore some of the world's great myths and legends. This title also helps to unravel the meaning and context behind the myths, understand their cultural significance and discover the characters and themes.

Author: Wilkinson, Philip  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/myths-legends-of-the-celts-162-111387.html Looks at the gods and goddesses of Celtic myth; at the nature of Celtic religion, with its rituals of sun and moon worship; and at the druids who served society as judges, diviners and philosophers. It also examines the dieties who were linked with animals and other natural phenomena as rivers and caves.

Author: MacKillop, James  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/night-before-christmas-162-111388.html This is a collection of traditional favourites written by Dickens, Louisa M. Alcott and Hans Andersen, as well as modern classics, selected to illustrate a Christmas theme. Introductory nonfiction features tell the real stories behind Christmas traditions.

Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/penguin-book-of-classical-myths-the-162-111389.html The myths of ancient Greece and Rome are the most dramatic and unforgettable tales of love, war, heroism, and betrayal ever told. Whether itas Icarus flying too close to the sun, Prometheus stealing fire from the gods, or the tragedy of Oedipus, their characters have inspired art, literature, plays, and films. Now, renowned classics scholar Jenny March presents a dazzling reinterpretation of these timehonored myths. Laid out in eighteen clear chapters (like aDangerous Womena and aHeroesa) and providing the origins, development, and interpretation of each myth, this is the essential guide to the stories that have shaped our world.

Author: March, Jenny  Publisher: PENGUIN]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 +0100