The Phoenix The Peacock A Tale Of Feathers Hidden Treasures

Author : Sienna Storm
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781105795787

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The Phoenix & The Peacock A Tale of Feathers & Hidden Treasures by Sienna Storm Pdf

A wicked shaman traps a golden eagle and disguises her as a phoenix. She is to be a pawn in his villainous scheme to swindle the townsfolk out of their money, but will he succeed? 'The Phoenix & The Peacock' is an atheist short story for teenagers. They will enjoy the use of rhyme, the emotive plot and the inclusion of some remarkable birds as metaphors. It is also subtly educational. Not only does it introduce the philosophies of both science and humanism but, through the comfortable medium of exciting fiction, it gently warns of the dangers of ultra-religious cults. The book's goal is to be light, engaging and thought-provoking; to succeed in conveying a message where a long prescriptive factual tome would surely bore and fail. At the end there is a 'Did You Know?' section full of interesting scientific facts related to the story, including an explanation of Darwin's Theory of Evolution. 11+ years

Author : Len Kageler
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830884070

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Youth Ministry in a Multifaith Society by Len Kageler Pdf

In simpler, more homogenous times, youth ministry was a relatively straightforward activity. The church's youth gathered (occasionally inviting their unchurched friends from school), played together, sang together and listened together to a message from a bright, engaging youth minister, selecting from a relatively defined set of topics: "What does it mean to follow Jesus when it comes to _______?" Now Christian youth must make sense of their faith, with its exclusive claims, in light of their close friends who are Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, atheist, "other" or even "none." And increasingly other religions are taking their cues for rooting and establishing their youth from Christian ministry practices, so that our kids are being invited to outreach events sponsored by other faiths. Veteran youth minister and researcher Len Kageler digs into the data surrounding this exciting multifaith era and offers surprising confidence that our kids can be guided into mature Christian faith while simultaneously learning to love their neighbors of other religions.

Author : Alice Pearl Raphael
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-31
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781000768312

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Goethe and the Philosopher’s Stone by Alice Pearl Raphael Pdf

Originally published in 1965, this study examines the concealed meanings in the second part of Faust, often considered obscure. It is of value not only to students of literature but also comparative religions, as it deals with Goethe’s knowledge of ancient myths, mysteries and Hellenistic religions. It is of value too, to those interested in alchemy as it traces the many alchemical references in Faust. The book gives a psychological interpretation of elements of Goethe’s personal life and work, which succeeds in making the man and the veiled references in his most profound work accessible to the modern reader.

Author : Firdawsī
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0670034851

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Shahnameh by Firdawsī Pdf

A new translation of the late-tenth-century Persian epic follows its story of pre-Islamic Iran's mythic time of Creation through the seventh-century Arab invasion, tracing ancient Persia's incorporation into an expanding Islamic empire. 15,000 first printing.

Author : Edith Nesbit
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1853261556

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The Phoenix and the Carpet by Edith Nesbit Pdf

Five British children discover in their new carpet an egg, which hatches into a phoenix that takes them on a series of fantastic adventures around the world.

Author : Jean Biès
Publisher : World Wisdom, Inc
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780941532631

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Returning to the Essential by Jean Biès Pdf

Bies introduces readers to metaphysical, esoteric, and spiritual teachings from diverse scared sources. His words are rooted in the inechaustible ground of the Perennial Philosophy, the language of the Essential to which this book invites us to return.

Author : London Lond. inst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555014288

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Journal [afterw.] Report by London Lond. inst Pdf

Author : Adele Nozedar
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Birds
ISBN : CORNELL:31924104007855

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The Secret Language of Birds by Adele Nozedar Pdf

Containing historical facts, myths and real-life spiritual encounters with birds, this book features information for bird lovers who are interested in esoterica, history, folklore, and spiritual symbolism of birds throughout the world.

Author : Ann Israel,Gregg Swain
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781462915279

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Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game by Ann Israel,Gregg Swain Pdf

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Whether used as a reference or a beautiful keepsake, it's a very worthy addition to the world of Mah Jongg." —Ruth Unger, President, National Mah Jongg League This is the first book to fully capture the story of the exotic and exciting game of Mahjong or "Mah Jongg", offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the tiles. When authors Ann Israel and Gregg Swain began playing Mahjong, they were unaware of the vintage collections that existed not only in the United States but also across the globe. Slowly, they started to collect their own sets of Mahjong and as their collections grew, so did their appreciation of the history of, and interest in, the game. Finding few references, Israel and Swain set out to create a book that chronicles the early beginnings of the game and documents Mahjong sets from the most basic, made simply of paper, to the most precious materials such as ivory and mother-of-pearl. Recognized and respected scholars and game experts have collaborated with Israel and Swain, contributing important chapters on the game's history and its pieces as well as technical information on the tiles. Lastly, great collectors from around the globe have shared their incredible sets and memories for the first time in one book for everyone to enjoy. With hundreds of beautiful new images by renowned photographer Michel Arnaud, and including historical documentation and ephemera, Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game fills the void between the past's and today's game, providing vision, inspiration and resources. Anyone who has ever been intrigued by a Mahjong tile will find in these pages visually stunning photographs that will entice them into becoming an enthusiast of the timeless game of Mahjong.

Author : Christopher M. Perrins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132271458

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The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds by Christopher M. Perrins Pdf

"The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds" is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated reference to the world's birds. Full-color illustrations throughout.

Author : K Arsenault Rivera
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780765392565

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The Phoenix Empress by K Arsenault Rivera Pdf

K Arsenault Rivera's second novel, The Tiger's Daughter, the continuation of a new epic fantasy trilogy "Rich, expansive, and grounded in human truth...simply exquisite.” —V. E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of the Shades of Magic series Once they were the heirs to a prophecy that predicted two women would save an empire. Now Shefali is dying—and her wife is unaware of the coming tragedy. Shizuka is too busy trying to reunite a fractured empire and right the wrongs of her ancestors. As the Imperial Army gathers against a demonic invasion, Shizuka must do all she can with an empire on the brink of civil war. Ascendant #1 The Tiger’s Daughter #2 The Phoenix Empress #3 The Warrior Moon At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1935-08
Category : Collectors and collecting
ISBN : UVA:X030215676

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Hobbies by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joseph Nigg
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226195520

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The Phoenix by Joseph Nigg Pdf

An “insightful cultural history of the mythical, self-immolating bird” from Ancient Egypt to contemporary pop culture by the author of The Book of Gryphons (Library Journal). The phoenix, which rises again and again from its own ashes, has been a symbol of resilience and renewal for thousands of years. But how did this mythical bird come to play a part in cultures around the world and throughout human history? Here, mythologist Joseph Nigg presents a comprehensive biography of this legendary creature. Beginning in ancient Egypt, Nigg’s sweeping narrative discusses the many myths and representations of the phoenix, including legends of the Chinese, where it was considered a sacred creature that presided over China’s destiny; classical Greece and Rome, where it appears in the writings of Herodotus and Ovid; medieval Christianity, in which it came to embody the resurrection; and in Europe during the Renaissance, when it was a popular emblem of royals. Nigg examines the various phoenix traditions, the beliefs and tales associated with them, their symbolic and metaphoric use, and their appearance in religion, bestiaries, and even contemporary popular culture, in which the ageless bird of renewal is employed as a mascot and logo. “An exceptional work of scholarship.”—Publishers Weekly

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 971 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Celebrities
ISBN : UOM:39015014703261

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Harper's Bazaar by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sumarah Adhyatman,Cheng Lammers,Abu Ridho
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Decoration and ornament
ISBN : UCAL:B3169802

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Martavans in Indonesia by Sumarah Adhyatman,Cheng Lammers,Abu Ridho Pdf