Samuel the Prophet

Samuel the Prophet

F. B. Meyer (1847 – 1929) was a famous pastor and evangelist in England. He was a frequent speaker at Keswick and a friend of Hudson Taylor, D. L. Moody and Spurgeon. He was loved for his many writings, devotionals and Scriptural biographies which helped countless thousands grow in their love for the Lord and his Word. It is our prayer that Meyer's writings will similarly challenge and encourage you in your Christian walk.  SAMUEL THE PROPHET is one of his classic Biblical Biographies.  With great skill and insight, Meyer looks at the life lessons from this man of God and gives practical application for our lives today!

Sueños en tiempos de guerra

Sueños en tiempos de guerra

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o nació en 1938 en la Kenya rural. Incluso mientras la Segunda Guerra Mundial afectaba las vidas de los africanos bajo el yugo imperialista inglés y su familia pasaba dificultades económicas, Ngũgĩ consiguió ir a la escuela para saciar su singular sed de conocimientos. Años más tarde se convertiría en uno de los principales escritores y pensadores africanos.En Sueños en tiempos de guerra, Ngũgĩ dibuja hábilmente una era pasada, capturando el paisaje, la gente y la cultura. Narrado desde los ojos de un niño y al mismo tiempo la inteligencia de una vida dedicada, entre otras cosas, al estudio y la defensa de las culturas minorizadas, el libro evidencia la vicisitudes sociales y políticas de la vida colonial y la guerra. El autor nos acerca a su experiencia a través del relato sobre la complicada relación entre una clase cristianizada emergente y la clase pobre rural que mantiene sus creencias tradicionales o la guerra por la independencia.En la obra, se expresan delicadas y poderosas sutilezas y complejidades con una sensibilidad conmovedora. Es el testigo de un niño que, en medio de un país inmerso en el desencanto y la muerte, emprende cada día su camino hacia la escuela con la firme esperanza que los sueños pueden cambiar el mundo.

You are Therefore I am

You are Therefore I am

Traces the spiritual journey of the author, as he learns to view the world as a network of multiple, diverse relationships. René Descartes' famous maxim 'I think, therefore, I am' considers the world in terms of dualism, division and separation. Yet the Sanskrit dictum, So Hum, is well known across India but not in the West, and can be translated as 'You are, therefore I am'. A journey of the mind, You are Therefore I am examines the sources of inspiration which formed child monk, peace pilgrim, ecological activist and educator Satish Kumar's understanding of the world as a network of diverse yet interconnected relationships. Written in four parts, the book begins with Satish's memories of conversations with his mother, his teacher and his Guru, all of whom were deeply religious. The second part recounts his discussions with the Indian sage Vinoba Bhave, J. Krishnamurti, Bertrand Russell, Martin Luther King, and E. F. Schumacher. These five great activists and thinkers encouraged him to engage with social, ecological and political issues. In the third part Satish narrates his travels in India, which have continued to nourish his mind and reconnect him with his roots. The final part brings together Satish' world-view, which is based in relationships and the connections between all things. You are, Therefore I am is an inspiring and deeply moving look at how we can re-connect with the world and find peace within ourselves by embracing Satish' emergent world-view.

The Measure of Our Lives

The Measure of Our Lives

At once the ideal introduction to the legendary Nobel Prize winner and a lovely and moving keepsake for her devoted readers: a treasury of quotations from her work. • With a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Zadie Smith."She was our conscience. Our seer. Our truthteller." —Oprah WinfreyThis inspirational book juxtaposes quotations, one to a page, drawn from Toni Morrison's entire body of work, both fiction and nonfiction—from The Bluest Eye to God Help the Child, from Playing in the Dark to The Source of Self-Regard—to tell a story of self-actualization. It aims to evoke the totality of Toni Morrison's literary vision. Its compelling sequence of flashes of revelation—stunning for their linguistic originality, keenness of psychological observation, and philosophical profundity—addresses issues of abiding interest in Morrison's work: the reach of language for the ineffable; transcendence through imagination; the self and its discontents; the vicissitudes of love; the whirligig of memory; the singular power of women; the original American sin of slavery; the bankruptcy of racial oppression; the complex humanity and art of black people. The Measure of Our Lives brims with elegance of style and mind and moral authority.

Leben und Legende: Kaiser Franz Josef & Kaiserin Elisabeth

Leben und Legende: Kaiser Franz Josef & Kaiserin Elisabeth

„Leben und Legende: Kaiser Franz Josef & Kaiserin Elisabeth“ ist eine facettenreiche Anthologie, die die zeitlose Faszination für die ikonischen Figuren des österreichischen Kaiserhauses widerspiegelt. Die Sammlung vereint eine beeindruckende Bandbreite literarischer Stile – von historiografischen Analysen bis hin zu literarischen Essays –, die zusammen ein lebendiges Bild des Lebens und der Legenden um Kaiser Franz Josef und Kaiserin Elisabeth zeichnen. Diese Anthologie bietet sowohl ein tiefes Verständnis der historischen Bedeutung dieser Persönlichkeiten als auch eine Untersuchung ihrer kulturellen Wirkung, indem sie Werke präsentiert, die die Komplexität und Dualität dieser Herrscher enthüllen. Die herausragende Auswahl der Werke spiegelt die vielseitigen Perspektiven zweier bemerkenswerter Autoren wider: Gertrude Aretz, deren akribische Forschung und nuancierte Herangehensweise an historische Persönlichkeiten den intellektuellen Rahmen der Sammlung prägt, und Kaiser Franz Josef selbst, dessen eigene Schriften intime Einblicke in das kaiserliche Selbstverständnis und die politischen Umwälzungen seiner Zeit bieten. Diese literarische Kollaboration eröffnet dem Leser Zugang zu den Mythen und Realitäten des habsburgischen Lebens, während sie in den Kontext bedeutender historischer und kultureller Bewegungen eingebettet bleibt. Diese Anthologie ist mehr als nur eine Sammlung von Essays und Texten – sie ist eine Einladung, in die reichhaltige und vielschichtige Welt der österreichischen Monarchie einzutauchen. Leser werden ermutigt, sich von der Vielfalt der Perspektiven und der Tiefe der Einsichten inspirieren zu lassen, die „Leben und Legende“ bietet. Durch die sorgfältig kuratierte Auswahl von Texten wird das Buch zu einem unverzichtbaren Begleiter für alle, die die Schnittpunkte von Geschichte, Kultur und Literatur erforschen möchten und die bereit sind, den lebendigen Diskurs zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart zu betreten.

John Lennon la biografia definitiva

John Lennon la biografia definitiva

LENNON SFIDÒ TUTTI E TUTTO. La domanda è chi o che cosa ha ucciso John Lennon? Di John non ce n'era uno solo: quindi quando è morto il «vero» Lennon? I proiettili sparati dal suo assassino sono stati solo l'estremo sigillo. Ma perché è andata così? Nella tarda serata dell'8 dicembre 1980, quando si diffuse la notizia che John Lennon, la rockstar più amata del mondo, era stato ucciso a sangue freddo a New York, per milioni di persone il pianeta s mise di girare. In questa avvincente ricostruzione, la famosa biografa musicale e giornalista Lesley-Ann Jones dipana i molti tratti enigmatici del personaggio, delineando un ritratto integrale e inedito dell'uomo e dell'artista, della sua vita, dei suoi rapporti sentimentali, della sua drammatica morte, della sua imperitura eredità musicale. Scavando in profondità, l'autrice sonda gli alti e i bassi dell'attività artistica e della vita privata di Lennon, ridefinendo il percorso che lo portò a stabilirsi a New York, dove venne ucciso per strada, fuori dal palazzo in cui abitava, in quella fatale notte d'inverno. Ma chi, o che cosa, ne provocò la morte? E quando morì davvero «l'autentico» John Lennon? Basandosi su ricerche di prima mano, foto inedite e testimonianze esclusive, questa biografia offre una coinvolgente immagine a tutto campo di una delle più leggendarie e iconiche figure della cultura musicale contemporanea, a quattro decenni dalla sua tragica morte. Ripercorrendo anche l'epopea dei Beatles, Lesley-Ann Jones ricostruisce l'identità lennoniana, attraverso i racconti di chi, nel corso del tempo, lo conobbe intimamente: dalla prima moglie, Cynthia, al figlio primogenito Julian; dal compagno nei Beatles, sir Paul McCartney, all'ex amante May Pang; fino ad Andy Peebles, l'ultimo giornalista che lo intervistò, un paio di giorni prima dell'uccisione di John. Esiste un'infinità di libri che trattano dei Beatles e di John Lennon. Nessuno è come questo.

Vivir en el sonido del viento

Vivir en el sonido del viento

W. H. Hudson fue uno de los novelistas y naturalistas más reconocidos de su época en Inglaterra, y pensar en él es ingresar a un lugar de devoción y sentimentalismo. Es tal la fascinación que produce, que su trabajo está casi más allá de la crítica literaria. Pues se lo ama o se lo ignora.En estas páginas nos encontraremos con un cautivador retrato cubista de un hombre tan misterioso como excepcional.

Mimosa

Mimosa

The inspirational and dramatic story of a Hindu child who heard of God's love for her and who trusted Him through years of persecution and adversity.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

The true story of an individual's struggle for self-identity, self-preservation, and freedom, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl remains among the few extant slave narratives written by a woman. This autobiographical account chronicles the remarkable odyssey of Harriet Jacobs (1813–1897) whose dauntless spirit and faith carried her from a life of servitude and degradation in North Carolina to liberty and reunion with her children in the North. Written and published in 1861 after Jacobs' harrowing escape from a vile and predatory master, the memoir delivers a powerful and unflinching portrayal of the abuses and hypocrisy of the master-slave relationship. Jacobs writes frankly of the horrors she suffered as a slave, her eventual escape after several unsuccessful attempts, and her seven years in self-imposed exile, hiding in a coffin-like "garret" attached to her grandmother's porch. A rare firsthand account of a courageous woman's determination and endurance, this inspirational story also represents a valuable historical record of the continuing battle for freedom and the preservation of family.

O diário de Anne Frank

O diário de Anne Frank

O diário de Anne Frank expande oferece uma visão completa e precisa da terrível odisseia vivida durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial pela família Frank.Um testemunho único sobre o horror e a barbárie nazista, e sobre os sentimentos e experiências que uma garota judia viveu com sua família para fugir do Holocausto Após a invasão da Holanda, os Franks, mercadores judeus alemães que emigraram para Amsterdã em 1933, se esconderam da Gestapo em um sótão anexo ao prédio onde o pai de Anne tinha seus escritórios. Eram oito pessoas e elas permaneceram detidas de junho de 1942 a agosto de 1944, quando foram presas e enviadas para campos de concentração. Naquele lugar e nas condições mais precárias, Anne, então uma garota de treze anos, escreveu seu chocante Diário: um testemunho único desse tipo sobre o horror e a barbárie nazistas e sobre os próprios sentimentos e experiências de Anne e seus companheiros. Anne morreu no campo de Bergen-Belsen em março de 1945. Seu diário nunca morrerá. "De todas as multidões que, ao longo da história, têm falado pela dignidade humana em tempos de grande sofrimento e perda, nenhuma voz é mais convincente do que a de Anne Frank."John F. Kennedy

John Dee and Edward Kelley

John Dee and Edward Kelley

The Biography of John Dee, savant, philosopher and mystic and his companion and medium Edward Kelley. Set, against the history of Tudor England and embracing the birth of modern science, studies of the occult, conversations with angels, trust and betrayal, ambition and disappointment, achievement and rejection, elation and despair, evangelism and the sulphurous whiff of dealings with the devil.

Cross Creek

Cross Creek

“Cross Creek,” by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, is not just a book; it's an immersion into a world where the rhythms of nature and the eccentricities of human nature intertwine. This isn't a simple tale of a move to the country; it's a vivid exploration of a life lived in harmony with the land and the colorful characters who populate it. The narrative is less about a plot and more about a mosaic of experiences, insights, and encounters, each contributing to a deeper understanding of what it means to find home in an unexpected place.

Genre, mondialisation et pauvreté

Genre, mondialisation et pauvreté

Le discours sur le sous-développement s’est transformé en discours sur la pauvreté dans les agences de développement. On avance l’estimation que 70 % des pauvres dans le monde sont des femmes... Cet ouvrage, qui constitue un ensemble avec celui qui le précède, interroge le pouvoir structurant de l’économie selon une perspective de genre pour comprendre la nature et les transformations des rapports entre hommes te femmes. Il se penche particulièrement sur l’accélération du mouvement de mondialisation qui va de pair avec l’accroissement de la pauvreté/prospérité et qui accentue l’inégalité des relations de genre et la subordination des femmes. Ce que nous essayons de montrer, à travers les divers textes ici présentés, est combien la notion de genre est indispensable pour comprendre comment est structurée cette réalité. Car le rôle des femmes dans l’économie, que nous avons mis en lumière dans le numéro 2 de notre collection, prend une place croissante avec la libéralisation économique. Et le travail de reproduction s’appuie de manière plus lourde sur les femmes car le néolibéralisme tend à retirer toute intervention publique dans ces secteurs et la division sexuelle du travail dans les ménages est rarement remise en question. La mondialisation est un processus chargé de contradictions, qui peut aussi ouvrir des opportunités. L’accès accru aux revenus, même faibles, a parfois une influence sur les rapports de pouvoir entre hommes et femmes au sein des ménages. Les ouvertures à l’extérieur sont une voie d’accès au pouvoir (empowerment), elles permettent aux femmes de s’organiser, de comprendre, de remettre en question. Imperceptiblement parfois, de manière plus manifeste ailleurs, des transformations des identités de genre sont induites par la mondialisation. Des organisations plus larges se mettent en place, des recherches d’alternatives immédiates se conjuguent avec l’internationalisation des mouvements de femmes. Des transformations des rapports de genre impliquent de profonds changements. Cependant, il ne d’agit pas seulement de chercher à promouvoir un développement aux rapports de genre plus équitables, mais de promouvoir des identités de genre, des rapports sociaux entre hommes et femmes plus justes, qui favoriseraient un développement économique, social, politique et culturel différent.

Eighteen- An Autobiography

Eighteen- An Autobiography

In "Eighteen," Vinayak Singh Oberoi extends an open invitation to traverse the intricate landscape of his formative years, offering readers an immersive journey through the corridors of his past. From the vibrant cityscape of Kolkata to the peaceful shores of the Ganges in Varanasi, Oberoi's story develops amidst a diverse blend of cultural, spiritual, and family influences.Within these pages, readers will find themselves drawn into the colorful mosaic of Oberoi's family heritage, a lineage steeped in distinction and rich with stories of generations past. From his great-great-grandfather, the esteemed Dewan of Mayurbhanj estate, Mohini Mohan Dhar, to the unwavering spirit of his mother, Dr. Uma Dhar Singh, each figure plays a vital role in shaping Oberoi's own journey of self-discovery and resilience.Yet "Eighteen" is more than just a memoir—it is a captivating exploration of the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity and emerge stronger on the other side. Through Oberoi's candid reflections on his early struggles and triumphs, readers will gain insight into the transformative power of love, faith, and perseverance.Central to the narrative is Oberoi's exploration of spirituality—a theme that infuses every aspect of his life. From his mother's profound act of surrender to the Divine Mother Kali during a critical illness to his own moments of divine communion in sacred spaces like Dakshineswar and Varanasi, Oberoi's journey is one marked by a deep and abiding connection to the spiritual realm.Yet amidst the weighty themes of heritage and spirituality, "Eighteen" is also a celebration of the everyday moments that shape our lives. Readers will find themselves transported back to their own childhoods as they relive the laughter shared with family, the friendships forged in schoolyard games, and the simple joys that bring light to even the darkest of days.With its evocative prose and universal themes, "Eighteen" is a book that speaks to the heart of the human experience—a poignant reminder that, no matter the challenges we face, we are never alone on our journey. As readers immerse themselves in Oberoi's story, they will find themselves inspired to embrace their own resilience, find solace in the bonds of family and community, and embark on their own path of self-discovery and growth.

Carl Linnæus

Carl Linnæus

These sketches show how young men have overcome difficulties, sometimes poverty, sometimes illness; how they have made failures before their true vocation They show results of energy, perseverance, and untiring devotion; how a cheerful face and a hopeful spirit like Agassiz's, or a gentle and kindly nature like Darwin's, can win its way against opposition.

Il diritto di opporsi

Il diritto di opporsi

Il libro da cui è tratto il film omonimo con Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx e Brie Larson.Bryan Stevenson era un giovane avvocato da poco laureatosi a Harvard quando decise di trasferirsi a Montgomery, in Alabama, e fondare la Equal Justice Initiative, un’organizzazione senza scopo di lucro impegnata a porre fine all’incarcerazione di massa e alle pene estreme, a sfidare l’ingiustizia razziale ed economica e a proteggere i diritti umani fondamentali delle persone più deboli e vulnerabili. Al resoconto della sua formazione Stevenson intreccia le storie delle persone che ha difeso e che lo hanno condotto in un groviglio di cospirazioni, macchinazioni politiche, inganni legali e razzismo diffuso, modificando profondamente la sua concezione della giustizia. Tra i vari casi spicca quello di Walter McMillian, un afroamericano condannato a morte per l’omicidio di una ragazza bianca, nonostante innumerevoli prove dimostrassero la sua innocenza.Il diritto di opporsi è un’indimenticabile testimonianza del coraggio, della perseveranza e dell’umanità necessarie a perseguire una giustizia più equa, ma anche una struggente denuncia contro la pena di morte.Da questo libro, un bestseller da un milione e mezzo di copie vendute che da duecento settimane è ai vertici delle classifiche americane, è stato tratto il film con Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx e Brie Larson.«Nessun avvocato, dopo Atticus Finch, ha fatto una tale differenza nel Sud degli Stati Uniti… Il diritto di opporsi è la sua potente storia».John Grisham«Bryan Stevenson è il Nelson Mandela americano, un brillante avvocato che combatte con coraggio per garantire giustizia per tutti. Il diritto di opporsi dovrebbe essere letto in ogni paese civile del mondo per scoprire cosa succede quando vendetta e punizione sostituiscono giustizia e misericordia».Desmond Tutu, premio Nobel per la pace«Il libro più toccante e potente mai scritto sulla pena di morte».«Financial Times»«Commovente come Il buio oltre la siepe».«The New York Review of Books»

Nella casa dell'interprete

Nella casa dell'interprete

Nella casa dell'interprete" è il feroce racconto della storia di un uomo e di una nazione.Nella casa dell’interprete, tradotto dall’inglese da Maria Teresa Carbone, ha al centro gli anni dal 1955 al 1959, trascorsi alla Alliance High School, quando in Kenya imperversava la guerriglia anticolonialista Mau Mau, alla quale si era unito anche il fratello di Ngugi, Good Wallace. Marco Bruna, La Lettura«Come ha potuto un intero villaggio, la sua gente, la sua storia, tutto, svanire in questo modo?» Se lo chiede il giovane Ngugi wa Thiong'o, di ritorno nell'aprile 1955 dal college britannico vicino Nairobi che frequenta, quando scopre che il suo paese natale è sparito, e la sua casa di famiglia rasa al suolo. Lo scrittore rievoca con commozione le esperienze che lo trasformarono in un autore, più volte candidato al premio Nobel per la letteratura, e, in quanto dissidente politico, in un esempio morale per tutti.

Behind the Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House

Behind the Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House

This eBook edition of "Behind the Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. "Behind the Scenes" is both a slave narrative and a portrait of the First Family, especially Mary Todd Lincoln, and is considered controversial for breaking privacy about them. It was also her claim as a businesswoman to be part of the new mixed-race, middle-class that was visible among the leadership of the black community.