This collection of essays is an attempt to capture the drama of the encounter, of the 'facing' of Levinas and the biblical text. It seeks to link Jewish experience and Levinasian themes such as responsibility, substitution, hospitality, suffering and forgiveness, and at the same time make the biblic[...]
This volume argues that liberal thought has always contained two incompatible philosophies and that the liberalism of rational consensus is anachronistic. He offers an interpretation of liberal toleration and argues that value-pluralism in ethics can support a revised view of human rights.[...]
'Those who read or listen to our stories see everything as though through a lens. This lens is the secret of narration, and it is ground anew in every story, ground between the temporal and the timeless ...In our brief mortal lives, we are grinders of these lenses'. When John Berger wrote this appar[...]
The nation's favourite antiques dealer is in prison - again. So when Lovejoy is offered a way out by visitor Ellen Jaynor, he jumps at it, paying little heed to the possible repercussions. But it soon becomes clear there is a big catch to the mad-cap scheme, involving speed-dating, marriage and the [...]
Two men meet in the picturesque backstreets of Athens. Chester MacFarland is a conman with multiple false identities, near the end of his rope and on the run with his young wife Colette. Rydal Keener is a young drifter looking for adventure: he finds it in one evening as the law catches up to Cheste[...]
Unbeatable guides to the world of face painting, from the face paint experts Snazaroo
From lions and tigers to mice and monkeys, Wild Faces shows you how to create over 40 fantastic animal faces. Find out how to paint feathers and fur, spots and stripes, beaks and bills, noses and eyes and much more! A comprehensive guide to materials and basic techniques is included, while dynamic p[...]
Set in the heart of London's criminal gangland, this story from bestselling author Martina Cole is gritty, gripping and utterly unforgettable. Just before Danny Cadogan's fourteenth birthday, his father, Big Dan, leaves his wife and children to face the wrath of the men sent to collect his gambling [...]
The spellbinding third novel of The Masks of Aygrima is set in a land where people are forced to wear spell-imbued Masks that reveal any traitorous thoughts they have about their ruler, the Autarch.
Mara Holdfast is a young woman gifted with the ability to see and use all the colors of magic. T[...]
Final novel in EC Blake's dystopian fantasy trilogy, The Masks of Aygrima
The Masks of Aygrima is set in a land where people are forced to wear spell-imbued Masks that reveal any traitorous thoughts they have about their ruler, the Autarch.
Mara Holdfast is a young woman gifted with the abil[...]
In "Baby: Faces ," readers will find babies under the flaps, with faces showing all kinds of different expressions -- happy, sad, silly, sleepy, and more. Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, these chunky board books are just right for babies who love to explore shape an[...]
"Indestructibles" are the books built for the way babies read. They are 100 percent baby-proof, chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof. Printed on a unique nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies can throw at it--gumming, spilling, dragging across the floor-- "Indestructibles "[...]
The Many Faces of Biblical Humor examines how the Bible writers intentionally used humor, irony, and sarcasm to argue their points concisely. This work begins with the dysfunctional families of Genesis, continues delightfully through every book of the Bible, and ends with a glorious fulfillment in R[...]
Four Faces of Anger brings to the modern age wisdom on the topic of anger by four ancient authors. These authors are broadly representative of the classic views on anger in the tradition: Seneca, the first century A.D. stoic philosopher whose moral teaching won the admiration of pagans and Christian[...]
"Inspiring little minds with big ideas -- what a brilliant concept. This is an excellent way to start sharing the world of art with your baby."
-- Dr. Miriam Stoppard, child-care expert Faces for Baby, the highly anticipated follow-up to Art for Baby, showcases some of the contemporary art world'[...]
This beautiful book of art postcards provides 32 candid views of Amish life in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. See Amish families at work, play, and socializing in their society. The powerful photography speaks for itself and gives you a professional photographer's view of their compelling world. Th[...]
The subject is emotional abuse-the ongoing process whereby one person attempts to destroy the will, needs, desires, or perceptions of another. The object is the well-educated, high-functioning professional woman. Dr. Joan Lachkar examines the origins and early warning signs of the psychological vio[...]
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Mourning and the importance of the capacity to bear some helplessness, while still finding pleasure in life, are central to this tightly organized volume. The multi-faceted processes involved in mourning and adaptation are addressed.[...]
The author of I'm Not As Old As I Used to Be uses humor and homespun wisdom to share her practical and inspirational advice for women over fifty-five, challenging women to keep their freedom, independence, imagination, and curiosity.[...]
Photographs of babies as they express different feelings introduce the emotions