Reverence is defined as a sense of awe or profound respect for the person. It has become increasing rare in modern culture, not only in health care, but in education and in corporations, where people are too often treated in a dehumanizing way. This groundbreaking book is the most comprehensive volume to-date that explores in depth the concept of reverence and strengths-based approaches in the psychotherapy healing process as manifested in a wide variety of treatment modalities such as chi...

This 2007 Audie Award finalist features more than three hours of some of the greatest shorts stories of all time.James Thurber's "The Night the Ghost Got In"performed by Isaiah ShefferComic Mayhem is unleashed when a family hears a ghost in the night... and calls in the police.Edith Wharton's "Roman Fever"performed by Maria TucciTwo women reflect on romance and intrigue, long ago in Rome.Jack London's "Make Westing"perfor...

Continue your journey through the greatest works ever written. 50 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die – Volume 2 expands your literary adventure with another carefully selected collection of timeless classics that have shaped cultures, inspired thinkers, and captivated readers across generations. This volume brings together unforgettable stories from diverse genres and literary traditions, offering readers a rich and rewarding experience filled with depth, emotion, and intellectua...

Enter a world where mystery, magic, and the supernatural intertwine. The Book of Shadows – Volume 1 is a haunting collection of dark fantasy and supernatural tales written by various authors. Within these pages, readers will discover eerie legends, mystical secrets, and chilling encounters with the unknown. Each story explores the thin line between reality and the unseen world, making this collection perfect for fans of gothic fiction, occult mysteries, and atmospheric storytelling.

The "Vampire Tales" is the biggest, hungriest, undeadliest collection of vampire stories ever assembled. Dark, stormy, and delicious, once it sinks its teeth into you there's no escape. Vampires! Whether imagined by Bram Stoker or Anne Rice, they are part of the human lexicon and as old as blood itself. They are your neighbors, your friends, and they are always lurking. Now we have compiled the darkest, the scariest, and by far the most evil collection of vampire stories ever, with over 80...

The Bucket List Edition: The Greatest Classics in One Volume offers an unparalleled journey through the annals of literature, showcasing the brilliance and variety of storytelling across time and cultures. This anthology features an exceptional array of styles and narrative voices, from the philosophical dialogues of Plato and the poetic maximalism of Whitman to the evocative gothic tones of Poe and Shelley. Each selection stands as a testament to the enduring power of the written word, wi...

Enter a realm where reality blurs, shadows deepen, and the uncanny stirs just beyond the edge of ordinary sight. The Book of Shadows gathers a powerful collection of supernatural and atmospheric tales by some of the most intriguing voices of late Victorian and early 20th-century fiction, including Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, Robert W. Chambers, H. G. Wells, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Edith Nesbit, Barry Pain, E. F. Benson, D. H. Lawrence, and Thomas Burke. These authors—masters of mood, myster...

Unlock the mysteries of magic, spirituality, and ancient wisdom with The Book of Shadows, a timeless guide to the mystical arts. Traditionally used as a personal grimoire, a Book of Shadows contains spells, rituals, charms, and reflections passed down through generations of practitioners. This collection brings together essential writings on witchcraft, natural magic, and spiritual practice—perfect for seekers of knowledge, healing, and empowerment. More than a spellbook, it is a ...

Black LGBT Health in the United States: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation focuses on the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of health, and considers both risk and resiliency factors for the Black LGBT population. Contributors to this collection intimately understand the associations between health and intersectional anti-Black racism, heterosexism, homonegativity, biphobia, transphobia, and social class. This collection fills a gap in current scholarship by prov...

The anthology 'The True Women Influencers of the Past' presents an intricate tapestry of voices that define the evolving roles and perceptions of women across centuries. Engaging with key works from a pantheon of illustrious authors like Willa Cather to Virginia Woolf, the collection showcases a breathtaking range in literary style—from the incisive social realism of Elizabeth Gaskell to the pioneering feminist arguments of Mary Wollstonecraft. This compelling volume not only traverses geo...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...

The Everlasting Masterpieces of World Literature in One Edition is an unparalleled anthology that encapsulates the rich tapestry of global literary tradition. Spanning epochs and continents, this collection delves into myriad themes such as love, power, morality, and human spirit. With a diverse array of styles ranging from the elegant narratives of the Romantic era to the probing insights of Modernism, the compilation bridges the ancient philosophies of Laozi and Plato to the innovative v...