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A treasury of miracles for women: true stories of God's presence today (Recorded Books inspirational)
Par Karen Kingsbury. 2012
Alexander's path: a travel memoir
Par Freya Stark. 1988
This journey takes the reader by bus, jeep, horseback, and on foot through country not frequently travelled in the author's…
search to find out what Alexander the Great actually did on his march through Lycia and Pamphylia. 1988.Across China
Par Peter Jenkins. 1986
A treasury of miracles for friends: True Stories Of God's Presence Today (Recorded Books inspirational)
Par Karen Kingsbury. 2004
Here, Kingsbury focuses on the special bonds between friends, and the extraordinary true stories she shares are a testament that…
God is present in our everyday lives. With God's guidance, we see that good friends never let us down, and often appear just when they are needed most. 2004.A way of seeing
Par Edith Schaeffer. 1977
A time for tea: travels through China and India in search of tea
Par Jason Goodwin. 1990
As a child, Goodwin was introduced to the ceremony and romance of tea by his two grandmothers. He recounts his…
travels to Chinese and Indian tea plantations, ports and auction rooms, and discusses the history of tea. 1990.A snake in the shrine: journeys with Nobby through middle Japan
Par David Geraghty. 2001
The author taught English and travelled in Japan in the late 1990s. This book is an entertaining account of his…
experiences. It offers cultural insights and intelligent discussion of issues in contemporary Japanese life. 2001.A shepherd looks at Psalm 23 (A Zondervan "reflections" book)
Par W. Phillip Keller. 1970
The author brings information and insights from his own experience as a shepherd to this meditation on the psalm. For…
example, he uses the predicament of a "cast" sheep -- one that has fallen over on its back and can't get up -- to elucidate the phrase "he restoreth my soul." 1970.A short walk in the Hindu Kush
Par Eric Newby. 1981
Eric Newby was working for a West End fashion house when he suddenly decided he must get out and live.…
He cabled a friend asking him to join him on an expedition to Nuristan. 1981.A second cup of hot apple cider: words to stimulate the mind and delight the spirit
Par Wendy E Nelles, N. J Lindquist. 2011
A portrait of Japan
Par Laurens Van der Post. 1968
The author has based this book mainly on his visit to Japan in 1960, when he sought to reconcile his…
two earlier conflicting visits. The first as a young man in 1926, and the second as a prisoner of the Japanese. 1968.A place within: rediscovering India
Par M. G Vassanji. 2008
Author M. G. Vassanji was born in Africa, where his Indian grandparents had settled, and his relationship to India had…
been complex and contradictory. Vassanji describes his many visits to India, encompassing bustling cities, quiet landscapes, fantastic stories and fascinating characters, in this his part travelogue and description, part history and meditation, and above all a quest for a lost homeland. Some descriptions of violence. Winner of the 2009 Governor General's Literary Award for non-fiction. Canada Reads 2012. 2008.A life of integrity: 13 outstanding leaders raise the standard for today's Christian men
Par Howard G Hendricks. 1997
This book is for men who are hungering for spiritual inspiration and challenge. Top Promise Keepers speakers reveal how you…
can develop integrity in your life, marriage, family and world. c1997.A journey through Afghanistan: a memorial
Par David Chaffetz. 1981
The author recounts his experiences and impressions while traveling and living for four months in western Afghanistan. Describes the old…
city of Herat, the legendary Cave of the Sleepers, the exotic nomads and countryside, as well as life in the bazaars, teahouses and religious shrines. 1981.A journey into God
Par Delia Smith. 1988
The author is always motivated by a need: she is well-known for her clear presentation of the basic skills of…
cooking. Here she writes with the same clarity and wisdom on a subject of deep personal significance, the meaning of prayer - a simple guide for ordinary people seeking a deeper knowledge of God. 1988.7 ways to increase your happiness
Par Joyce Meyer. 2015
Do people want what you have? They should! As Christ's representatives, our lives reflect His grace and redemption, and our…
peace and joy in Christ should make others hungry for Him. But if we are chronically unhappy and frustrated, not only would we not glorify God, we won't be good examples of Him. In this series, Joyce explains why the joy of the Lord is your strength, and how to embrace happiness through Christ, regardless of your circumstances. You'll learn how to thrive when things get overwhelming; the keys to maintaining your peace in every situation; how to stay true to who God made you to be when you're tempted to conform; and the best ways to receive God's power and favor. So cheer up, be happy and look on the bright side...very good things are coming your way! 2015.A Byzantine journey
Par John Ash. 1995
The writer describes his five-week journey from Istanbul through Anatolia to Cappadocia, alternating details of his travels with descriptions of…
historic sites and accounts of their past. For example, he describes rust-pink Hagia Sophia, tells how the Fourth Crusade robbed the church, details principles of Byzantine architecture used in the building, and deplores an ongoing paint job as "close to vandalism." 1995.In every tiny grain of sand: a child's book of prayers and praise
Par Reeve Lindbergh. 2000
A collection of seventy-seven poems, prayers and other writings gathered from many different cultures and faiths. It is arranged in…
four sections: For the Day, For the Home, For the Earth, and For the Night. Grades 3-6. 2000.Life and death on Mt. Everest: Sherpas and Himalayan mountaineering
Par Sherry B Ortner. 1999
For more than a century, climbers from around the world have journeyed to test themselves on Everest's treacherous slopes, enlisting…
the expert aid of the Sherpas who live in the area. Drawing on years of field research in the Himalayas, renowned anthropologist Sherry Ortner presents a compelling account of the evolving relationship between the mountaineers and the Sherpas, a relationship of mutual dependence and cultural conflict played out in an environment of mortal risk. 1999.Le vol du paon mène à Lhassa ((Le sentiment géographique).)
Par Élodie Bernard. 2010
Peu de temps après les émeutes de 2008 à Lhassa, alors que la planète regarde vers les Jeux olympiques de…
Pékin, la situation dans l'Ouest chinois est verrouillée. Hors d'un groupe organisé, le séjour pour de simples voyageurs en République autonome du Tibet n'y est plus toléré. Sont nécessaires un guide, un chauffeur et un permis sur lequel sera retranscrit l'exact tracé des chemins empruntés au cours du périple, de manière à contrôler toutes les informations qui sortent du Tibet. Élodie Bernard, alors âgée de 24 ans, a choisi de pénétrer seule et sans autorisation sur le Toit du Monde, pour s'immerger dans la société tibétaine, observer la vie quotidienne dans les villes et les campagnes, rassembler des témoignages de l'intérieur sur la répression en cours [...]. -- 4e de couv.