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John Donne: Everyman's Poetry (Everyman's #2 Poetry Ser. #Vol. 33)
By John Donne, E. D. Enright. 1997
The best of John Donne's poemsJohn Donne (1572-1631) was born into a Catholic family and studied law before sailing with…
Essex to attack Cadiz in 1596. He was appointed secretary to Sir Thomas Egerton, the Lord Keeper (later Lord Chancellor), in 1598, but forfeited his worldly prospects when he secretly married Ann More, Lady Egerton's niece, in 1601; he was dismissed by Egerton and briefly imprisoned. The next twelve years or so were passed in poverty, without regular employment. He entered the Church and in 1621 was made Dean of St Paul's, where he became a renowned preacher. His first collection of poems was published posthumously in 1633.Lord Byron: Everyman's Poetry (Everyman Poetry Ser. #Vol. 22)
By Jane Stabler, George Byron. 1997
A selection of poetry by Lord Byron, a poet considered amongst the most treasured and influential in English literature.The poet…
George Gordon Byron, commonly known as Lord Byron, was a leading figure of the Romantic movement in England and one of the most influential writers of verse in English literature. Whilst his poetry was considered scandalous and shocking by Victorian society, it has now reclaimed its rightful place in the canon of definitive English verse. However, the excesses and vicissitudes of Byron himself continue to provoke disbelief and awe in even the most hardened readers. In this selection of poetry, readers are given a taste for the astonishing variety in Byron's work. From drama to introspection, risqué sexual comedy to social commentary, this Everyman edition collates verse for seasoned readers of poetry as well as newcomers to the genre.Matthew Arnold: Dramatic And Later Poems (1885) (Collected Works Of Matthew Arnold)
By Matthew Arnold, Nicholas Shrimpton. 1998
Selected Canterbury Tales: A New Verse Translation (Dover Thrift Editions Ser.)
By Geoffrey Chaucer. 1994
At the Tabard Inn in Southwark, in the London of the late 1300s, a band of men and women from…
all walks of life have gathered to begin a pilgrimage to the shrine of Thomas à Becket at Canterbury. To relieve the tedium of the journey, the host of the inn proposes that each of the pilgrims tell a favorite story, promising that the best storyteller will be treated to a fi ne dinner on the group's return to Southwark.So begins one of the earliest masterpieces of English literature, a collection of stories as much prized for the portraits of its story tellers as for the stories they tell -- portraits that reveal much of the rich social fabric of 14th-century England. Now three of the most popular tales -- along with the charming General Prologue have been selected for this edition: The Knight's Tale, The Miller's Prologue and Tale, and The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale.Animated by Chaucer's sly humor, flair for characterization and wise humanity, the stories have been recast into modern verse that captures the lively spirit of the originals. Highly entertaining, they represent an excellent entree to the rest of The Canterbury Tales and to the pleasures of medieval poetry in general.The Beautiful Wife: Focused on Christ, Fulfilled in Marriage
By Sandy Ralya. 2012
The Beautiful Wife uses these inspiring stories along with biblical principles to guide and encourage any wife looking for God's…
best in her marriage. The Beautiful Wife answers serious questions women have about their roles as wives. Discussing everything from romance and money to beauty, communication, and sex, Sandy challenges women to open up and share their journeys so that together they can see God's plan for their marriages. "It is my passion to help women discover God's heart for their marriage, just as the other women helped me," writes Sandy. "When women share with each other the details of their journeys with God as wives, it's a beautiful thing indeed."The Raven
By Edgar Allan Poe, Gustave Doré. 1996
In Gustave Doré, one of the most prolific and successful book illustrators of the late 19h century, Edgar Allan Poe's…
renowned poem The Raven found perhaps its most perfect artistic interpreter. Doré's dreamlike, otherworldly style, tinged with melancholy, seems ideally matched to the bleak despair of Poe's celebrated work, among the most popular American poems ever written.This volume reprints all 26 of Doré's detailed, masterly engravings from a rare 19th-century edition of the poem. Relevant lines from the poem are printed on facing pages and the complete text is also included. Admirers of Doré will find ample evidence here of his characteristic ability to capture the mood and meaning of a work of literature in striking imagery; lovers of The Raven will delight in seeing its mournful musing on love and loss given dramatic pictorial form.A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.The Beautiful Wife Mentor's Guide
By Sandy Ralya. 2012
Beautiful Womanhood is a nonprofit Christian ministry whose mission is to strengthen marriages by equipping marriage mentors encouraging women…
in their role as wives and helping women build loving godly and supportive relationships with other wives Since 2003 women have been coming together through Beautiful Womanhood small groups where they gain insight from Sandy Ralya s teaching personal guidance from a marriage mentor and support from a loving community of women in order to realize God s plan for them In each small group a marriage mentor meets with small group members and leads the group through a discussion of the book The Beautiful Wife Mentor s Guide offers instructions on how to implement Beautiful Womanhood small groups guidance on becoming a confident marriage mentor hostess tips to simplify hospitality for God s glory chapter summaries to highlight main discussion topics discussion icebreakers and cues to keep the conversation focused and lively directions on how to incorporate free resources found on www beautifulwomanhood comBeautiful Womanhood Seminars Churches or community groups are invited to host a seminar or retreat led by author and speaker Sandy Ralya Specifically and individually designed to each church s needs the seminar can train incoming mentors excite new mentees offer breakout sessions to discuss specific issues and encourage the development of small group communities for wives For more information visit www beautifulwomanhood comAwaiting the City: Poverty, Ecology, and Morality in Today's Political Economy
By Tom Pratt, Chad Brand. 2012
People of faith have always been on search for the homeland, first promised to Abraham in light of the Babylonian…
civilization he left. That future hope was reinterpreted by Jesus and taken up by St. Augustine in The City of God, reinterpreted again by John Calvin in Geneva, and given a final form by the Puritan pilgrims who came to America to establish the City upon a Hill. Fundamental to this quest for a just, holy civilization has been the progress of humankind on the earth in light of the mandate to fill and rule over it. Authors Chad Brand and Tom Pratt discuss that progress as they answer the vital questions for praxis: How should biblically oriented Christians think of and work toward God's justice along the way? How can we steer between a utopian vision and a limited vision to a new rational compassion?The Classic Tradition of Haiku: An Anthology (Dover Thrift Editions)
By Faubion Bowers. 1996
A highly distilled form of Japanese poetry, haiku consists of seventeen syllables, usually divided among three lines. Though brief, they…
tell a story or paint a vivid picture, leaving it to the reader to draw out the meanings and complete them in the mind's eye. Haiku often contains a hidden dualism (near and far, then and now, etc.) and has a seasonal tie-in, as well as specific word-images that reveal deeper layers in each poem.This unique collection spans over 400 years (1488-1902) of haiku history by the greatest masters: Bashō, Issa, Shiki, and many more, in translations by top-flight scholars in the field. Haiku commands enormous respect in Japan. Now readers of poetry in the West can savor these expressive masterpieces in this treasury compiled by noted writer Faubion Bowers, who provides a Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.The Way Back from Loss: Reassembling the Pieces of a Broken Life
By Wayne Hastings. 2014
Filled with powerful messages, quotes, and scriptures, this practical and inspirational sixty-day devotional will encourage and comfort you after you…
have suffered a loss of any kind.Loss comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether it is the loss of a job, a relationship, or a loved one, the pain associated with loss takes time to overcome. No matter where you are in the grieving process, Pastor Wayne Hastings's The Way Back From Loss provides you with the comfort and encouragement you need to move on with your life. This sixty-day devotional is divided into five sections that show you how to trust in God's constant presence, let go of blame and regret, and discover that disappointments sometimes lead to the greatest opportunities. Each of Pastor Wayne's devotions will draw you in through an opening quote, a pertinent Bible verse, an inspirational message, an uplifting insight, guidance for prayer, and suggestions for motivating life choices. Recovering from a loss is difficult, and each individual reacts differently, but The Way Back From Loss provides solace in knowing you are not alone. Sixty days with these messages of hope and inspiration, and you will be well on your way to a brighter tomorrow.Poem of My Cid (Selections) / Poema de Mio Cid (Selección): A Dual-Language Book
By Stanley Appelbaum. 2005
The Poema de Mio Cid recounts the adventures of Rodrigo Diaz, an 11th-century hero of Islamic Spain. The Cid and…
his legendary exploits were already the subjects of ballads, songs, and children's tales by the time of this 12th-century epic poem. The sole dual-language edition currently available.Illustrations and Ornamentation from The Faerie Queene
By Carol Belanger Grafton, Walter Crane. 1999
This anthology's magnificent illustrations and decorations in the medieval style were created by famed artist Walter Crane in the 1890s…
to illustrate a sumptuous multivolume limited edition of The Faerie Queene, Edmund Spenser's sixteenth-century allegorical epic poem. A tribute to Queen Elizabeth I, the poem celebrates holiness, temperance, chastity, friendship, and other virtues in verse tales of knightly adventure, courtly love, and acts of gallantry. Crane created these 352 magnificent illustrations and decorations in the rich nineteenth-century style of neo-medievalism made famous by William Morris and his Kelmscott Press, with which Crane was associated.Crane's designs have been meticulously reproduced here, including striking images of gallant knights in armor, demure maidens, fearsome dragons, unicorns, angels, and a host of decorative elements -- all displayed in a rich variety of full-page plates, finely detailed borders, and exquisite vignettes. Also included are charming headpieces, tailpieces, decorative initials, and the exquisite typography that originally appeared within the borders and other areas.Sure to delight any admirer of Crane's dazzling style, this splendid archive, skillfully arranged by Carol Belanger Grafton, will also provide a wealth of inspiration and immediately usable graphics for artists and illustrators alike.In the Footsteps of Paul
By Ken Duncan. 2009
Follow a trailblazer's path and see for yourself all the places that Paul visited . . . Paul's missionary journeys…
are much more than mere dotted lines on rough maps at the back of your Bible. His travels changed the world, and when you, too, follow In the Footsteps of Paul, you'll experience those amazing journeys more powerfully than ever. The lens of renowned photographer Ken Duncan traces everywhere Paul is known to have traveled. Ken's stunning photos, combined with Scripture and writings from noted authors, creates an exciting platform for experiencing the life and times of one of the apostles who introduced Jesus to the Roman world and beyond.Hot Buttons Image Edition
By Nicole O'Dell. 2013
From dating to drugs, modesty to purity, morals to popularity, teens face all sorts of tough issues. How teens respond…
to these challenges will influence their future, possibly define their future, maybe even determine whether they have a future or not. Following four successful books in the uniquely packaged Hot Buttons Series, author, mom, and broadcaster, Nicole O'Dell now debuts another book on one of the most prevalent issues in the lives of today's teens: image. Parents can reach for this quick-reference resource to create healthy conversations with their teens about self esteem, piercings and tattoos, eating disorders, and trash talk. Nicole's creative strategic scenarios, discussion questions, and Bible studies have and will continue to equip parents to proactively prepare their tweens and teens to respond to challenges with courage and grace.God's Promises for You
By Max Lucado. 2006
With over one million units sold of the original God's Inspirational Promises, this revised and redesigned LeatherSoft version is sure…
to be another popular bestseller. A wide variety of wise and heart-warming writings from Max Lucado's best-selling works accompanies Scripture selections from Max.True Heroes of Sports
By Steve Riach. 2009
An inside look at the heart and faith of sports heroes.This feels like a Sports Illustrated photo-essay title! True Heroes…
of Sports provides a unique look at favorite athletic champions-both past and present. Combining the brilliant images of renowned sports photographer Tom DiPace with essays by sports author Steve Riach, this book profiles the greatest heroes in sports with candid insights into their triumphs and set-backs . . . and ultimately the love faith to capture the total persona of each hero. Featured athletes have been selected for their excellence in their sport and their contributions as a positive example in exhibiting sportsmanship, character, and champion heart.Racing With Giants
By Mike Hembree. 2009
Heroes of the racetrack-and heroes of faith.The growing and immense popularity of NASCAR speaks to its very human, yet iconic…
stars. In Racing with Giants, veteran sportswriter Mike Hembree pairs stories from the lives of NASCAR heroes with heroic tales from the Bible, with inspiring and faith-affirming results. Accented with vibrant photography, prayers, activities, and fun facts, Racing with Giants is a must-buy for the NASCAR fan in your life, or for anyone wanting to let God steer them to success.Native American Songs and Poems: An Anthology (Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry Ser.)
By Brian Swann. 1996
Wonderful collection of authentic traditional songs and contemporary Indian verse composed by Seminole, Hopi, Navajo, Pima, Arapaho, Paiute, Nootka, other…
Indian writers and poets. Topics include nature's beauty and rhythms, themes of tradition and continuity, the Indian in contemporary society, much more.Hot Buttons Bullying Edition
By Nicole O'Dell. 2013
From dating to drugs, modesty to purity, morals to popularity, teens face all sorts of tough issues. How teens respond…
to these challenges will influence their future, possibly define their future, maybe even determine whether they have a future or not. Following four successful books in the uniquely packaged Hot Buttons Series, author, mom, and broadcaster, Nicole O'Dell now debuts another book on one of the most prevalent issues in the lives of today's teens: bullying. Parents can reach for this quick-reference resources to create healthy conversations with their teens about teasing, cliques and gangs, suicide, and more. Nicole's creative strategic scenarios, discussion questions, and Bible studies have and will continue to equip parents to proactively prepare their tweens and teens to respond to challenges with courage and grace.Bhagavadgita (Dover Thrift Editions)
By Sir Edwin Arnold. 1993
The Bhagavadgita is part of the great Indian epic the Mahabharata, and it is one of the major religious documents…
of the world, occupying in Hinduism a position not unlike the Sermon on the Mount in Christianity. One of the most celebrated treasures of world literature as well, it is in the form of a poetic dialogue between the epic's hero, Arjuna, and his friend Krishna, believed to be an incarnation of God.The dialogue, which takes place on the eve of an historic battle, probes the nature of God and what man should do to reach him. As the Bhagavadgita unfolds, this majestic poem provides a fascinating synopsis of the religious thought and experience of India through the ages. This edition offers the classic English verse translation by Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904), long admired for its evocation of the true feeling of the original poetry.