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This autobiography tells the fascinating story of Professor Bhagat Ram Kamal, the current spiritual leader at Manavta Mandir in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. He provides intimate details about his lifelong association with the great, unknowing sage, Baba Faqir Chand (18816-1981), who was an enlightened master of shabd yoga and the main successor of Shiv Brat Lal (1860-1939). Professor Kamal details the history of Manvata Mandir and provides very personal glimpses of Faqir Chand's radical insights into the nature of reality.

This book tells the remarkable story of Sri Munshiram Bhagat, one of the chosen successors of the great, "unknowing" sage of Hoshiarpur, Faqir Chand (1886-1981). The author has gone into great detail about the life and work of Sri Munshiram and hisdiscipleship under Faqir, who was a master of shabd yoga in the Radhasoami tradition.

Skrits is dying. War-torn and decimated by disease, the planet is quickly becoming uninhabitable, and their population dwindling with a lack of living females and the rare miracle of a live birth. Tarisk Sa Tskir, a newly appointed lieutenant and recent winner of the lottery for a breeding mate, is sent to Earth to chase down and execute a high-profile refugee in order to secure a place on his planet for his newborn son Rikist.

The Octavius, which is here translated, is a supposed argument between the heathen Cæcilius and the Christian Octavius - the writer being requested to arbitrate between the disputants. Of the literary character of the dialogue, it is sufficient to quote the testimony of the late Dean Milman: “Perhaps no late work, either Pagan or Christian, reminds us of the golden days of Latin prose so much as the Octavius of Minucius Felix.”

Is there a type of thinking that can be characterized as Jewish? If so, what is the difference between the Jewish thought and non-Jewish thinking? Does the Bible reflect a type of thinking? Is it linear? Does it correspond to Platonic or Aristotelian thought? How does rabbinic logic work? Are there polarities in the Bible? Discover this and much more in this fascinating aspect of Judaism.

An inspirational journey with Jesus' intimate thoughts from Gethsemane to Calvary. In The Passion of Jesus, author Lauri Matisse weaves together historical fact with imaginative insight in regards to Jesus thoughts of devotion for those he loves as He journeys from Gethsemane to Calvary. Originally broadcast as a radio show called The Breath of God which aired on Trinity Broadcast Network and shortwave radio to the Middle East.

Dancing on Dewdrops is an entrancing collection of poems, prayers, and short stories that capture the utter joy of youth, wrestle with the inherent elements of change, offering strength and solace - all while celebrating life across several generations. The rustic poetry, prayers, humor, and short stories for children will appeal to all ages. Dancing on Dewdrops provides inspiration, delivering the lasting imagery that leaves an indelible imprint on the heart and human spirit.

The village magician has gone missing. His four pupils think he has left a clue to his whereabouts in the Magicalis Bestialis, the book of magical creatures. They must seek the help of the elusive Simurgh, the mythical bird who know all the secrets of the universe. However, this is not an easy camping trip into the mountains. Spirits, gods, and demons confront the four friends, who are not aware they’re being set up by otherworldly forces for a much larger task.

Abu Nuwas sits in the bazaar on his threadbare rug; a cup and sign proclaim him a teller of tales. For one small coin, he bids passers by to listen. A poor girl, Najda, sells spices from a tray. Would he, she asks, trade a tale for a packet of spice? Abu Nuwas agrees and begins the epic adventures of a girl and her genie. As did Scheherazade before him, Abu leaves Najda hanging in the middle of each yarn to keep her coming back. Between stories, he questions the girl about her life.

In a world where things like magic exist and werewolves and unicorns are real, a governing body called Council of the Mists presides over the paranormal world and keeps humans slightly in the dark. We meet Ruby Lee, an ordinary girl who isn't so ordinary, in "The Last Unicorn". In "Wicked Wichita", we meet Lee Mustow, David Honeywell, and Mattie Wonders who find that "three" is a magic number. Finally, in the third story "Paranormal Pekin", River Underwood, a paranormal researcher and witch, is trying to solve a centuries-old riddle with the help of James Honeywell.

Have you ever wondered where people go when they are in a coma? Well, Travis Williams is about to find out. When Travis decided to fulfill his dream and drive across America he didn’t bank on that 16-wheeler crossing lanes. Lucky for him that he’d managed to escape the collision and lucky for him that there was a sign pointing to a hotel just up that road - at least that’s what he thought it was. But why did it feel as though they’d all been waiting for him? Just who was the woman who greeted him and why wasn’t he being allowed to leave?

Remigius dei Girolami, a Dominican friar and lector in the Santa Maria Novella church in Florence as well as a political philosopher and theologian, wrote in the context of the Guelf-Ghibbeline conflict in Florence in the early 14th century. Unfortunately, Remigius is rather poorly known, as he is eclipsed by his more famous teacher, Thomas Aquinas, and his Florentine contemporary, Dante Alighieri. Nevertheless, Remigius authored an impressive array of texts, ranging in topic from theology to science to music to politics.

Drawing on the rich literature of historiography (including the writings of R. G. Collingwood and Herbert Butterfield), and on a wide-ranging body of scholarship on the historical novel (including discussions of Scott, Thackeray, and Conrad), Rollyson shrewdly probes Faulkner's dynamic and changing uses of the past. Also taking advantage of his own work as a biographer, Rollyson has updated, revised, and expanded his original book - extending his dialogue with recent Faulkner critics.

After a two week vacation, Michael and River Bathory returned home to find an audio recording containing disturbing evidence of the true nature of the house’s haunting...With further investigation from an outside resource, the pieces to the house’s mystery begin to come together and reveal a tragic and horrific past: a history tied between the Thatcher children and the malevolent shadow figure, the Man in the Hat.

Collected here are the proven recipes of cooks from around the world. These are 100 recipes of the most delicious desserts that are simple to prepare. Starting with the usual fudge and ending with an exquisite amaretto ice cream. Each of these cakes has garnered the utmost praise from both experienced chefs and ordinary housewives.

Easter, Halloween, and especially Christmas are times most people love to spend with their families and friends, exchanging gifts, telling stories, watching TV, and enjoying good food. Whereas I cannot advise on what best to give as gifts, the best stories to tell, or what to watch, I can hopefully give you some ideas on how to keep your holiday and festive guests nutritionally satisfied.

Collected here are the proven recipes of cooks from around the world. These are 120 recipes of the most delicious cheese, egg, and mushroom dishes, that are simple to prepare, starting with the usual vegetable lasagna and ending with an exquisite egg kulambu. Each of these recipes has garnered the utmost praise from both experienced chefs and ordinary housewives.

Seeking adventure, Liz and Garret Adams leave their home port, Mystic, Connecticut, and sail their 36-foot sloop to Florida. The fiery orb melts across the horizon, cannons rumble, cheers resound, and the partying begins as Sloopy sails into Key West harbor. Malevolence brews amid rustling palms and tropical breezes. Liz’s uncontrollable psychic powers kick into gear, thrusting the unsuspecting sailors into a race to save a friend from unjust incarceration.

The story of the childhood, school years, and early career of the great Russian ballerina Galina Ulanova, her struggles, her victories, and her search for her own unique artistic identity.

This practical guide for administrators promotes the idea that stress can be channeled constructively into peak performance and productivity and used for an added edge of zest. You’ll discover what professional and personal factors commonly produce stress for you, learn how stress affects you, and identify its physical, emotional, and behavioral manifestations. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to intervene, prevent, and offset the debilitating aspects of negative stress so that you can draw vitality from it.