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Christmas at America's Landmark Houses

Patricia McMillan · Schiffer; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Here is Christmas decorating, history, architecture, and interior design wrapped in one sparkling package. Three-hundred and sixty-three gorgeous, inspiring images provide leisurely looks at historic house interiors magically decorated for Christmas. Begin with the Foreword by Christopher...
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Saudi, Inc.: The Arabian Kingdom's Pursuit of Profit and Power

ELLEN R WALD · Pegasus Books
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover

A history of the most profitable company in the world, Saudi Aramco, and the story behind the family that ruthlessly maneuvered to control this multi-trillion dollar enterprise.The Saudi royal family and Aramco leadership are, and almost always have been, motivated by ambitions of long-term...
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Ghosts: A Natural History: 500 Years of Searching for Proof

Roger Clarke · St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Book Review Editors ChoiceRoger Clarke tells this the story that inspired Henry James The Turn of the Screw and many other gloriously weird stories with real verve, and also a kind of narrative authority that tends to constrain the skeptical voice within an erudite and richly...
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The Three Questions: How to Discover and Master the Power Within You

DON MIGUEL RUIZ · HarperElixir
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

The beloved spiritual teacher builds on the message of his enduring New York Times and international bestseller The Four Agreements with this profound guide that takes us deeper into the tradition of Toltec wisdom, helping us find and use the hidden power within us to achieve our fullest...
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Idiot's Guides: Zen Living

Domyo Sater Burk · Alpha
Format: Book

In todays fast-paced, technology-laden society, its easy to become overwhelmed. People seek calm and simplicity, but have a hard time realizing a Zen life. Monk and sensei Domyo Sater Burk illustrates how to get started on the path to peace and enlightenment, regardless of cultural or religious...
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Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now

Ayaan Hirsi Ali · Harpercollins
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Continuing her journey from a deeply religious Islamic upbringing to a post at Harvard, the brilliant, charismatic and controversial New York Times and Globe and Mail #1 bestselling author of Infidel and Nomad makes a powerful plea for a Muslim Reformation as the only way to end the horrors...
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A Concise History of Sunnis and Shi'is

John McHugo · Georgetown University Press
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

The 1,400-year-old schism between Sunnis and Shi'is is currently reflected in the destructive struggle for hegemony between Saudi Arabia and Iran -- with no apparent end in sight. But how did this conflict begin, and why is it now the focus of so much attention?Charting the history...
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Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life's Storms

Tim Tebow · WaterBrook
Pages: 213
Format: Hardcover

Who are you when life is steady? Who are you when storms come? Most of us have been on the receiving end of rejection, a broken dream, or heartbreak. And while this is not an easy space to go through, when we are grounded in the truth, we can endure the tough times. In this powerful book,...
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The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems

Dixie Deerman · Sterling Ethos; Reissue edition
Format: Print book

This is not your average mystical tome—but a special spellbook by two practicing witches.Here is the thoroughly comprehensive, absolutely definitive guide to spells—the basic handbook for anyone looking to practice some hands-on magic. Delightfully well written and practical, filled...
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The Life You Were Born to Live

Dan Millman · HJ Kramer
Pages: 504
Format: Paperback

Discover the Life You Were Born to Live Bestselling author Dan Millman's Life-Purpose system, a modern method of insight based on ancient wisdom, has helped hundreds of thousands of people find new meaning, purpose, and direction in their lives. This revised and updated 25th Anniversary...
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Philosophy of Religion: A Very Short Introduction

Tim Bayne · Oxford University Press
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

What is the philosophy of religion? How can we distinguish it from theology on the one hand and the psychology/sociology of religious belief on the other? What does it mean to describe God as "eternal"? And should religious people want there to be good arguments for the existence...
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Let Your Spirit Guides Speak: A Simple Guide for a Life of Purpose, Abundance, and Joy

Debra Landwehr Engle · Hampton Roads Pub.
Pages: 216
Format: Print book

"Live without your spirit guides and you miss out on an enormous support system that could make your life infinitely easier and more enjoyable."This is a clear and thoughtful introduction to building relationships with your spirit guides. It shows readers how helpful spirit guides...
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A New Buddhist Path: Enlightenment, Evolution, and Ethics in the Modern World

David R. Loy · Wisdom Publications
Format: Paperback

Engage with a new vision of Buddhism and the modern world with the bestselling author of Money Sex War Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution.David R. Loy addresses head-on the most pressing issues of Buddhist philosophy in our time. What is the meaning of enlightenment--is it an escape...
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