The first anthology ever to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories—from myths and fairy tales to jokesCaptured centaurs and satyrs, talking animals, people who suddenly change sex, men who give birth, the temporarily insane and the permanently thick-witted, delicate sensualists, incompetent seers, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh—these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that a...

A classic anthology now available on audioWith narration by Kristin Atherton, who presents the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories from myths and fairy tales to jokesCaptured centaurs and satyrs, incompetent seers, people who suddenly change sex, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh—these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Tog...

The Aesop's Fable Paradigm is a collection of essays that explore the cutting-edge intersection of Folklore and Science. From moralizing fables to fantastic folktales, humans have been telling stories about animals—animals who can talk, feel, think, and make moral judgments just as we do—for a very long time. In contrast, scientific studies of the mental lives of animals have professed to be investigating the nature of animal minds slowly, cautiously, objectively, with no room for...

Christian Wisdom for Our Tech-Saturated AgeThe rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrol...

Rediscovering Dante with Lewis, Sayers, and WilliamsFor centuries, readers have marveled at the imaginative brilliance of authors like C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams. But what inspired these literary giants? The Way of Dante takes you on a journey of discovering how the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and his masterwork, The Divine Comedy, shaped their thoughts, artistry, and faith.In The Way of Dante, Richard ...

Christian Wisdom for Our Tech-Saturated AgeThe rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrol...

This book examines the evolution of classical parody, from its origins in ancient Greece and Rome to its resurgence in modern times. The book explores two key periods: the first from the sixth century BCE to the second century CE, and the second beginning in the 17th century, continuing today. In antiquity, writers like Aristophanes and Lucian parodied their own culture, relying on audiences' deep knowledge of Greek and Roman texts. This “insider” parody faded with the ris...

Buchhandlungen inspirieren zum Stöbern, Schmökern, Schenken - und manchmal auch zu einem Mord. 16 Krimiautor*innen ermitteln auf dem Papier und zwischen den Zeilen, in »Leseinseln« und »Bücherecken«, auf den Bestsellerlisten und unter dem Ladentisch, in Schaufenstern, Drehständern und gefüllten Regalen. Ergebnis: Bei den Bücherdealern unseres Vertrauens kann es auch kriminell zugehen. Diebstahl, Intrige, ein Verbrechen jagt das andere. Und wehe, einer Buchhandlung droht die Schließung! Dan...

Bowie, Dylan, Cobain - sie alle hatten eine Inspirationsquelle: William S. BurroughsDie Romane und Essays von William S. Burroughs sind legendär, aber sein Einfluss auf die Gegenkultur der Popmusik ist weniger gut dokumentiert - bis jetzt. »William S. Burroughs und der Rock 'n' Roll« untersucht, wie eine der umstrittensten literarischen Figuren Amerikas die Werke vieler bedeutender Musiker wie David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain oder Patti Smith veränderte, und zei...

The Art of William Harnett (30 Paintings)All of the pictures can be zoomed in and enlarge for full screen viewing,active table of contents for easy navigation

THE LIFE OF S. ROSE is translated from the French of Father Jean Baptist Feuillet, a Dominican friar, and Missionary Apostolic in the Antilles; the copy which has been followed is the third edition, published at Paris in 1671, the year of her canonization by Clement X.Rose of Lima (born Isabel Flores de Oliva; 20 April 1586 – 24 August 1617) was a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic in Lima, Peru, who became known for both her life of severe penance and her care of the povert...

Op 2 september 2015 spoelde de driejarige Alan Kurdi aan op de Turkse kust. Zijn familie deed een poging Syrië te ontvluchten en veiligheid te vinden in Europa. Khaled Hosseini was zelf ook ooit een jonge vluchteling die ver van zijn thuisland Afghanisatan opgropeide. Deze ervaring speelt altijd een belangrijke rol in zijn romans en in zijn welzijnswerk. In Bede aan de zee komen deze werelden samen. Het is een onvergetelijke vertelling over het lot van vluchtelingen, met beeldschone illust...