The Eternal Poet and The Cosmic Drama is an exploration of how the Art of Story relates to the Person of Jesus Christ and the Salvation of the world. By drawing upon the nature of poetry throughout history, the substance and construction of story— from Aristotle's Poetics to Shakespearean Tragedy—the Prophets and Saints of Holy Scriptures, and Pagan Mythology and Philosophy, the author seeks to marvel at the Incarnation of Christ as the central reality of the Cosmic Drama, for all peoples ...

This enchanting fairy tale, Shadow and Friends Meet Mr. Rabbit, brings forth children's vivid imaginations as they read about the adventures of Shadow and her friends meeting Mr. Rabbit and his family. Children learn how squirrels and rabbits react and play together in real life, and in fairy tale life in a game of Hopscotch. Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit speak, and Baby Rabbit has a pacifier in his mouth that children will laugh and find enchanting. The rabbits are "wacky" rabbits as they are not t...

Philemaphobia: The Unexplored Fear of Kissing offers a comprehensive and compassionate look into one of the least discussed yet deeply impactful fears—philemaphobia, the fear of kissing. Whether it’s the anxiety surrounding the act of intimacy, the fear of vulnerability, or the overwhelming emotional response when faced with physical closeness, this book delves deep into the roots of this fear and how it affects personal relationships, self-esteem, and overall emotional well-being....

Step into a world where sexuality, energy, and consciousness meet in a powerful and transformative way. The Elixir of Love: Sex Magic and Tantric Explorations is a deeply engaging and accessible guide that invites you to explore the hidden potential within your own life force energy. This book goes beyond surface-level understanding, offering a grounded and thoughtful approach to sex magic, tantra, and conscious connection.At its core, this book reveals how sexual energy is far mor...

Forced marriage and child marriage remain some of the most urgent yet least understood human rights challenges of our time. Bound by Tradition: Shedding Light on Forced Marriages is a powerful, compassionate, and deeply informative exploration of these hidden realities, revealing how issues of consent, coercion, gender inequality, poverty, education, and cultural pressure intersect in complex and often silent ways.Written in a clear and accessible style, this book helps readers und...

In a world saturated with sexual content, instant gratification, and constant stimulation, more people than ever are silently battling a compulsive relationship with sexual behavior. While society may mock, sensationalize, or misunderstand it, sex addiction is a real condition with complex psychological, emotional, physiological, and relational consequences. Prisoner of Lust: The Reality and Impact of Sex Addiction offers a comprehensive, compassionate, and deeply human look into what sex ...

Anthology of Longing is a compilation of mystical poetry, written over the course of two decades. The anthology contains 151 poems divided into three parts: Part One Book of Solace and Madness. Part Two Book of Silence and the Subconscious Awe. Part Three: Book of Sorrows and the Blood of Dreams. The poems draw on the ancient tradition of the Psalms and Eastern Christianity. They contain a longing in the spirit of modern man to reconnect with silence, prayer and transcendence.

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the leather industry in late-nineteenth century America, being a dissertation on the methods employed in and the economics of tanning. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of the American tanning industry, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Selection and Classification of Hides and Sins", "Preparation of Hides for the Bark-Swe...

The God Who Blesses: 50 Reflections on Blessing and Blessedness is a fresh, imaginative look at a concept that is paradoxically familiar yet also little understood by Christians. Written for the thoughtful lay person, The God Who Blesses explores the who, what, where, when, why and how of blessings, emphasizing their rootedness in God's grace. Included are various case studies of blessing in Scripture. The book also addresses how we trivialize the concept of blessing, whe...

Winner Whiting Writers' AwardWinner Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary ExcellenceFinalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut FictionFinalist for the Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel PrizeFinalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy AwardMitchell S. Jackson grew up black in a neglected neighborhood in America's whitest city, Portland, Oregon. In the '90s, those streets and beyond...

"Jesus Does Stand-Up," and Other Satires is a collection of fifty short parables and parodies that highlight the weaknesses of the contemporary Western church and the increasingly secular culture in which its members live out their faith. The satires target an entire herd of sacred cows, making fun of areas of discipleship or Christian living such as prayer, evangelism, worship, mission activity, and social justice issues. Several entries skewer the church's tendency to trivialize our fait...

In the Shadow and Friends series, book 11 is a fun picture book about a costume party that brings all the neighborhood wildlife into the Schmidt family backyard for a fun costume party. The squirrels, Shadow, a small dog, and her boyfriend, Max were invited and so was the Rabbit family. Uncle Stubby's son, Digger, was digging in his favorite area and he dug up a treasure chest full of costumes. They decided to have a costume party for all their friends and family. Digger's mom and...