Marianne: 1163 books

Edith Stein's analysis of the interplay between the philosophy of psychology and cultural studies, particularly psychoanalytic theory and behaviorism. Contains a fully linked Index. More Information: "Do I have to?" is the most human of all questions. Children ask it when told to...

Ethics, Literature, and Theory: An Introductory Reader brings together the work of contemporary scholars, teachers, and writers into lively discussion on the moral role of literature and the relationship between aesthetics, art, and ethics. Do the rich descriptions and narrative shapings of...

Any state exists only for the benefit of human beings.  This basic tenet of Edith Stein's political thought rests on her conviction that humanity is fundamentally one community, precious beyond measure.  Differences of race, culture, and language offer us means to grasp the values of life...

Developing Writing Skills in Spanish provides intermediate and advanced level students with the necessary skills to become competent and confident writers in the Spanish language. With a focus on writing as a craft, Developing Writing Skills in Spanish offers a rich selection of original materials...

Idiomatic expressions are the ‘salt and pepper’ of any language. They give Spanish its colour and imagery, its richness and variety. From set phrases and idioms to metaphorical expressions and proverbs, these essential components allow users to add humour and spice to their language, vividly...

Acervo de ex votos recopilados en San Juan de Los Lagos, que nos muestran el valor histórico, el aprecio y el agradecimiento a la divinidad, en cumplimiento de una promesa hecha con el fin de obtener un beneficio más allá de los medios naturales.

Hummingbirds have always held popular appeal, with their visual brilliance, extraordinary flight dexterity, jewel-like color, and remarkably small size. This is the first book to profile all 338 known species, from the Saw-billed Hermit to the Scintillant Hummingbird. Every bird is shown...

To the people of rural Britain, hares are deeply beloved, perhaps above all other animals. They thrive in abundance in imagery but can be maddeningly elusive in reality. In our stories – ancient and modern – they are magical, uncanny and illogical beings which commune with the moon, vanish at...

This early work is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is an autobiographical work and details the life of a working woman and her experiences. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of working women....

In the summer of 1914, thousands of Americans travelled to Europe for vacations or for business. Little did they know that they would soon be in a war zone. Some travellers, like the characters in this story, went back to their homelands to visit relatives. In Over the Waves, thirteen-year-old Joel...

Winner of the Director's Choice Award In an interpretive retelling of the birth and crucifixion of Christ, A Miser. A Manger. A Miracle. weaves Biblical events into the timeless work of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Darkness cloaks the hills of Bethlehem, but pales in comparison...

This noblewoman was so moved by St. Francis of Assisi’s preaching that she gave up all of her worldly goods and devoted her life to Jesus. St. Clare eventually founded an order of nuns called the Poor Clares,

Filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky’s insights into the Tarot as a spiritual path • Works with the original Marseille Tarot to reveal the roots of Western wisdom • Provides the key to the symbolic language of the Tarot’s “nomadic cathedral” • Transforms a simple divination...

Introducing the New Testament is an outstanding guide to the writings of the New Testament for readers ranging from Bible students to those approaching the Christian Scriptures for the first time. Written by three leading Bible specialists, this book discusses in a clear and balanced way the New Testament's...