Volume 216 in the Civilization of the American Indian Series Whoever heard of a party at which the hosts lavishly give away presents, refusing to accept any gifts in return, keeping little for themselves This is the custom of the Northern Athapaskan potlatch, a tradition that has long fascinated Americans. In Rifles, Blankets, and Beads, William E. Simeone explores the potlatch and its role in balancing

This book of meditations on the torment of Jesus, first published in 1833, was one of the inspirations for Mel Gibson s controversial film The Passion of the Christ. German Roman Catholic saint and mystic ANNE CATHERINE EMMERICH 1774 1824 had powerful and detailed visions of the events leading up to and including the crucifixion of Jesus, during which she suffered the stigmata. Related as if by an

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Often considered one of the sparks that ignited the Reformation, the place of works in the Christian life is still debated. In this volume distinguished theologian Thomas Oden draws together Christian teaching from across the centuries to provide a comprehensive witness on this essential topic. p Oden listens to the timeless teaching of the patristic writers, the theologians who defined orthodoxy in

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The quintessential American writer, Washington Irving emerged as the country\'s first popular author with such beloved nineteenth-century short stories as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. These highly entertaining fiction masterpieces reveal Irving\'s unique mastery at portraying the landscapes and culture of early America.brThis modestly priced edition includes both of these Irving

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What\'s more miserable than trying to walk with a stone in your shoe Many American evangelicals are experiencing pain and discomfort in their relationship to the church. Stones in their shoes make the faith journey uncomfortable and increasingly untenable. They either leave the church altogether, become church shoppers, or live on the margins of the church as outliers. This book presents the vantage

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An introductory atlas with a narrative thread, encouraging young children to learn about Planet Earth and places around the world.

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pstrongFrom the emNew York Times embestselling author of emCold Mountain emand emVarinaem, a stunning new novel that paints a vivid portrait of life in the Great DepressionstrongppHurtling past the downtrodden communities of Depression-era America, painter Val Welch travels westward to the rural town of Dawes, Wyoming. Through a stroke of luck, he\'s landed a New Deal assignment to create a mural representing

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The Great Pyramid is not a tomb or a monument, it is a talking stone book, an ancient key to guide you in your ascent. The authentic treasure is the COSMIC GOLD and you will obtain it while you walk through the world with mind, heart, verb and acts of love towards all existence. You are the alchemist of your soul. You are your Holy Hierophant. You just have to remember what you have forgotten.

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pGet ready for the Halloween season with 11 scary stories from some of the best new indie horror authors out there. A collection carefully curated by The Sisterhood of the Black Pen, Twisted Tales of Halloween Horror includes takes on some of your favourite legends of Halloween the Boogeyman, vampires, werewolves, Bloody Mary, Stingy Jack, and many more!ppbrppPut out your jack-o\'-lanterns.ppCover

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