This book shows us how humility brings a basic happiness that is able to cope with difficulties and sorrows. Casey translates the ancient wisdom of Saint Benedict into the modern arena of capitalistic competition. He also demonstrates how people must stop regarding others as rivals and be content wi[...]
A solid blend of theology and spirituality, this refreshing book introduces the reader -- in an interactive way -- to the humanity and divinity of Jesus. Furthermore, "Fully Human, Fully Divine" applies its significant points to the reader's spiritual life.
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In "The Way of Simplicity" Esther de Waal reveals the riches of the Cistercian (Trappist) tradition and its relevance for today's world.The book draws not only on such twelfth-century writers as Bernard of Clairvaux and Aelred of Rievaulx, but also on Thomas Merton and many contemporary Cistercians.[...]
Examines the practice of lectio divina in the Benedictine tradition, looking at its history and theology, and applying traditional imagery as a guide to reading the sacred texts[...]
Bitcoin became a buzzword overnight. A cyber-enigma with an enthusiastic following, it pops up in headlines and fuels endless media debate. You can apparently use it to buy anything from coffee to cars, yet few people seem to truly understand what it is. This raises the question: Why should anyone c[...]
Written by Alan Moore, Michael Moorcock and others Art by Chris Sprouse, Jerry Ordway, Ben Oliver and others Cover by Sprouse & Jose Villarrubia Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse return for one grand, final story in which Tom Strong and family are on hand for the apocalypse. All this and more awaits in t[...]
?A splendid peek into the weird side of American life. Driving Mr. Albert is a work of ... uncommon intelligence. Newsweek One of the most fascinating and memorable road trips since Kerouac's On the Road. The Denver Post Albert Einstein's brain floats in a Tupperware bowl in a gray duffel bag in the[...]
This updated and revised version of Eltringham's "Post Anaesthetic Recovery" contains sections each devoted to the current best practice in a particular area. It describes the major problems that may be encountered during recovery from anaesthesia and suggests how they may be avoided by careful moni[...]