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Five short novels by five masters of military science fiction. NO SURRENDER The best action-packed military science fiction-FIVE BY FIVE showcases work by bestselling, award-winning authors: Five novellas covering battlefields across the galaxy. It's a war out there!
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Set against the legendary background of the lush California vineyards, Vintage is a vibrant family saga with strong characters and swiftly moving action. In this drama of American growth from the late 1800's to 1970, filled with racial strife, political intrigue, social drama and a great love story, the Napa Valley takes on mythic significance. This special land becomes to the men and women who work here either a generous mother or a bitch goddess,...
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The lyrics this patriotic classic are combined with stunning photographs of the American flag and displays of USA pride. With one line on each page, people of all ages will enjoy singing the song while looking at the images. Celebrate America's Independence day with this short book and use it as a teaching tool to share the song and images of the flag with children for the fourth of July.
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The lyrics this patriotic classic are combined with stunning photographs of the American landscape. With one line on each page, people of all ages will enjoy singing the song while looking at the images. Celebrate America's Independence day with this short book and use it as a teaching tool to share the song and images of the flag with children for the fourth of July. We have over 400 great titles for you to discover in our catalog. To find some great...
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Tom Morison is a reluctant freeholder in South Australia and unsuited to farming. But, Tom is redeemed, when his education in geology and chemistry, finally, gives the family their best Christmas ever, a 'golden' one. In this and eight other 'lost' stories of goldmining in colonial-era Australia, a colorful cast of characters star in stories of love and crime, loyalty and betrayal, spirituality and avarice. And, the eternal lure of gold and its corrupting...
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A powerful collection of writings about Yom Kippur that will add spiritual depth and holiness to your experience of the Day of Atonement.
As Rosh Hashanah ends and you look ahead to Yom Kippur, what do you think about? The familiar melody of Kol Nidre? The long hours of fasting? The days of self-examination? You know that the Day of Atonement is the holiest on the Jewish calendar, but sometimes it just feels long, tiresome and devoid of personal meaning....
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With diverse and robust voices, women are reclaiming their place at the seder table. This complete sourcebook and guide shows you how to do it, too. For the first time, contemporary Jewish women's writings on the Passover seder are gathered in one comprehensive and compelling sourcebook-an unprecedented and powerful resource for those planning a women's seder and those seeking to infuse their Passover celebration with the creative and courageous voices...
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A powerful collection of writings about Rosh Hashanah that will add depth and holiness to your experience of the spiritual New Year. This compelling companion to Yom Kippur Readings helps create a bridge between the words of our ancestors and the meanings, themes and ideas that are the central spiritual agenda of the life of the modern Jew.
Drawn from a variety of sources-ancient, medieval, modern, Jewish and non-Jewish-this selection of readings,...
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Catch the holiday spirit with this magical collection of beloved Christmas tales. Christmas favorites from L.M. Montgomery, O. Henry, Willa Cather, Hans Christian Anderson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Bret Harte and Anthony Trollope are lovingly presented here in one enchanting volume. Original illustrations by Amy Sacker and Sidney Paget illuminate this cozy collection of yuletide yarns.
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The most memorable prayer of the Jewish New Year-what it means, why we sing it, and the secret of its magical appeal. Through a series of lively commentaries, over thirty contributors-men and women, scholars and rabbis, artists and poets, spanning three continents and all major Jewish denominations-examine Kol Nidre's theology, usage, and deeply personal impact. They trace the actual history of the prayer and attempts through the ages to emend it,...
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Why be Jewish? A fascinating dialogue across denominations of the High Holy Days and their message of Jewish purpose beyond mere survival. Almost forty contributors from three continents-men and women, scholars and poets, rabbis and theologians, representing all Jewish denominations and perspectives-examine the tension between Israel as a particular People called by God, and that very calling as intended for a universalist end, furthering God's vision...
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The most controversial prayer of the Jewish New Year-what it means, who wrote it, why we say it.
Over forty contributors who span three continents and all major Jewish denominations examine Un'taneh Tokef's theology, authorship, and poetry through a set of lively commentaries. Men and women, scholars and rabbis, artists and poets trace the history of Un'taneh Tokef and connect the prayer to its biblical and rabbinic roots. They wrestle with the personal...
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¿Estás buscando en esta Cuaresma un camino de vuelta a la Iglesia o un impulso más vivo en tu fe?
Magnificat Especial Cuaresma 2019 es la ayuda perfecta.
El tiempo de Cuaresma apela a nuestras luchas y tristezas diarias, mostrando cómo la respuesta a todos los problemas de la vida se encuentra en el misterio de Jesucristo.
Este práctico librito ofrece una serie de reflexiones para guiarte a lo largo de cada día de la Cuaresma hacia el corazón...
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"Is there an idea or a dream that is lingering in the back of your mind this Christmas season?" asks the Reverend Robert H. Schuller in Joy to the World: Inspirational Christmas Messages from America's Preachers.
"Is there some long-lost hope that you just cannot forget? God often comes through these thoughts. It is God at work in you."
"Track what we call our good fortune and we shall see God clearly in our lives," says the Reverend Gardner...
16) The Easter Story
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The Easter Story tells the most dramatic story in history. This pamphlet is drawn directly from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke and tells the story of Jesus from the Last Supper and Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, to the Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension-in 14 full-color pages. This beautiful glossy pamphlet includes-
• The entire Easter story drawn directly from the Gospels
• The Last Supper, Prayer in the Garden, Arrest of Jesus
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This Advent book invites readers to commit to the practice of daily prayer. The collection of meditations from The Upper Room daily devotional guide is arranged to coordinate with the themes of the four candles on an Advent wreath: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. Meditations are included for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Sunday after Christmas. A complete Leader's Guide for small groups and instructions for making an Advent wreath are included....
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Christmas is the season most difficult to grasp and understand in all its spiritual richness. The sentimentality and commercialism that dominate the season tend to obscure the profound mystery at its heart: the Incarnation. God with Us provides the perfect way to slow down and reconnect with the liturgical and sacramental traditions that illuminate the meaning of Christmas and the Incarnation.
19) Classic Christmas Tales: An Anthology of Christmas Stories by Great Authors Including Hans Chris
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This book is an collection of Christmas Tales by great authors. It contains stories such as The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov, The Christmas Cuckoo by Frances Browne, The Christmas Banquet by Nathaniel Hawthorne and many more.
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A holiday pastiche from the authors of Mindful Writers Retreat, sure to light your festive candles! From a Thanksgiving snowstorm that mends old feuds... to the family misunderstandings that fuel new ones... a quirky elf and some romantic stardust will get you ready to go Over the River and Through the Woods on a journey through time!
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