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It's been 17 years since Brother Baez, formerly Broderick Ladro, entered the monastery to fulfill his legacy, turning his back on all earthly affairs. His strange visions and doubts have steadily increased through the years, and he goes on a desert retreat to make sense of it all. Brodie's painting, The Raising of Lazarus, is endowed with the power to heal. A secret that must be guarded, as it has been since the first was painted thousands of years ago by Annas Zevi who witnessed the miraculous event. Brodie senses that a new artist is being summoned. But who?

The practice of interfaith - of different faith communities communicating and cooperating with each other - is nothing new. However, the nature of interfaith activity, and the thinking of those who have an interfaith mindset, stretch well beyond mere talking together and aiming to get along. Interfaith has become a powerful force for change during recent years.

Do you want to learn how our planet and the life on it became what they are today? Learn about the 50 most important events in world history, from the beginning of time to the present day. This book is perfect for history lovers. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events that changed our planet's history forever.

The Old Testament is not only an inspired canon of scripture but also stands among the finest works in English literature. This new work offers a retelling of 15 of the canon’s best-known stories. Delivered with the color and wonder of the storyteller’s craft, while remaining faithful to the Bible’s presentation, they will delight young and old listeners alike. Each story presented in this audiobook is also available as a separate title.

A delightful retelling of the classic tale of a poor miller's son, his cat, and all sorts of mischief and magic. A perfect story for bedtime!

A prince and princess from distant lands are destined to marry but must face many dangers and overcome trickery before they can finally be wed. Robbers, trolls, wild beasts, and more all feature in this delightful retelling of the classic Danish fairy tale.

Ansgar Vonier, OSB (1875-1938), was an Abbot of Buckfast Abbey (1906-1938). He came from a large family. His father was a farmer who also ran a brickworks. After a number of years, the family moved to Rissegg, where Martin attended a nearby school and became an altar boy. In 1882, monks who had been exiled from France purchased the site of a former monastery in Devon. In 1888, Vonier was one of the youths who were recruited for the new abbey.

Fairy Story Shorts offer beautiful retellings of traditional tales and are especially suitable for playing for children at bedtime! This tale is taken from the collection Fairy Stories & Fairy Stories, Traditional Tales for Children, Contemporary Tales for Adults by Clive Johnson.

What does it mean to be "spiritual"? For some, spirituality is at best a nebulous concept that's preferred by those who cannot accept the potential of science to one day explain everything, but for others, is at the core of what it means to be human. Taking a broad perspective, this thought-provoking book questions what being spiritual means for different people, explores the many different ways by which spirituality is expressed (unrestricted to the demands of having a religious faith), and considers ways to enjoy a so-called "spiritual experience".

After an acrimonious US election whose outcome Moscow may or may not have influenced, can it really be that a few maverick intelligence agents from Russia and the United States are fighting a discreet battle to the death on some of London’s back streets? And that the corpses are piling up, out of sight of the British police? And even that the whole thing could spiral at any moment into God knows what version of a third world war?

Adair is a young journalist living in London. Overshadowing his childhood is the obsession his father, Doctor Brown, has with a medical conspiracy. Fearing for his life, the doctor flees to a remote Scottish island, leaving his two sons behind wondering whether their father is deluded, insane, or actually telling the truth. Sophia is Adair’s childhood friend. At the age of 11, they become separated only to meet years later through the Internet. However, they are soon overcome by dark events and the horrific fracturing of their everyday lives.

Moving house has become a way of life for 15-year-old Isobel Miller; her father is an army major, her mother a middle-aged, pregnant, chain-smoking alcoholic. But the move to the village of Langham could be the straw that breaks the camel's back. To the truculent teenager it might as well be to Timbuktu. The only light in her miserable existence is her grandfather, storyteller elite, her savior. And when one of his macabre tales is mentioned in the local paper, Isobel is drawn into the depths of evil and devil worship.

This audiobook reveals great concepts which point to Yeshua the Messiah and are relevant for today's Messianic community and opens the gate, giving a glimpse of the deep mysteries encoded within the New Testament.

Elijah bemoans that he is alone in proclaiming God’s warning to an evil people, yet never ceases to plead with his kinsfolk to turn back to God. Facing an evil king and queen, while suffering famine and ridicule, this great prophet of God stays faithful to his cause. Yet, what will be the fate of those who scheme against Elijah, and others who walk carefully along God’s holy path?

Right Mind, Wrong Body: The Ultimate Trans Guide to Being Complete and Living a Fulfilled Life is written from the perspective of a transman who has taken the time to reflect on his life's experiences; from the lessons he's learned from them, he put together a guide to help people find the missing keys in every area of their life.

The magic and wonder of fairy stories have inspired children from generation to generation. These are perennial tales, cropping up in different cultures in different guises, but relating the same adventures. All have the power to entertain and spark the interest of young minds. In this collection, 24 classic fairy tales are brought together for a new generation of children to enjoy. With some minor adaptations to some of the tales to suit our times, where girls don’t always rely on the ingenuity of their brothers to resolve their dilemmas, the plots stay faithful to the originals.

Felicity Devon enters a remote suicide wood. Her avalanche of despair is due to her own personal demons and the secrets and lies surrounding her sister Elley’s disappearance. By chance in this place where the end game is played out she meets Jonah, a young man also struggling under the weight of a terrifying secret, his beloved father’s recent death, and the loss of his own sister. United in sorrow they decide to join forces and discover the truth behind the mysteries of their turbulent pasts. In the process, they step into a frightening and uncertain future.

Joshua may be well known for fighting the battle of Jericho, but this mighty warrior was a man who was faithful to God, too. In this delightful retelling of the classic bible tale, told in the spirit of the countless storytellers who’ve enthralled audiences young and old with their dramatic retellings through the centuries, we journey with Joshua as he fights many battles and leads the children of Israel into the land promised to them by God.

Educational facilities, social media, mainstream media, the Internet, and smart phones serve to enlighten the world with information. An enlightened society is supposed to result in a better, more cohesive world. A world that is trending towards conservation of the planet, and peace between governments and their citizens. A world that is able to transition research and development in every field of endeavor into meaningful employment, better health, and happiness for man.

I have wondered at the many ways life turns me inside and out, every day of my life. I do my best to see life with depth and breath. A broader lens of what I see day to day. With practice and intent, I try to find the uncommon in everyday life. Simply living my daily experiences can in itself become a form of art. For the most part, this book has come together aroused by thoughts and feelings from my everyday life. Some are deeper, more insightful. Others are lighter and more playful. Some are haunting, with vivid memories that follow me through my life.