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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs
Pringle's autobiography offers a graphic and often painful account
of his experiences with major marathons, including the Marathon des
Sables and the Yukon Arctic Ultra. Journalists and scientists
monitor his progress as he pushes his body to the very limits, as
he competes in extreme sporting events which have already claimed
lives. A growing sense of self-knowledge and a sense of unity with
the natural world lead him to overcome his inner demons, and to
find a distinctive and transformational spiritual path.
Have you forgotten how wondrous life can be? Christopher de Vinck
offers a timeless collection of wisdom on family, childhood, God,
love, compassion, buttered toast, snowmen, Hamlet, Bugs Bunny,
bees. For anyone who is caught up in the hustle and bustle of life,
weary and perhaps a little jaded by all that seems wrong in the
world, this is a book that helps us to see again. In essays that
are warm, evocative, and often amusing, Christopher De Vinck gives
us back the eyes of a child, the fresh vision of delight, and a
renewed reminder that we are surrounded with awe that we often take
for granted. This is a book about living with a perpetual array of
treasures: the voices of people we love, the taste of marzipan, the
sounds of October geese. This is a book that reminds us to look,
smell, see, touch, and listen to what is revealed to us each
morning. Chris invites us to realize life as we live it, every
minute. Reflecting on the joys of family, writing, and education,
Chris doesn't shy away from loneliness, disappointments and
regrets. His is a voice that combines both the joys and sorrows of
living, speaking with hope and acceptance, and celebrating the
power of simplicity in our modern age. "In his classic book The
Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery famously suggested that 'it
is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential
is invisible to the eye.' With the elegance of a poet, the wonder
of child-like eyes, and the discipline of one who steadfastly pays
attention to the world around and within him, Christopher de
Vinck's Things That Matter Most helps us see with our hearts-to see
rightly-those things that are essential to a life well-lived: A
place to truly call home, friends who sustain and nurture one
another, and the love of a God who knows us as children of great
worth." -Jeff Crosby, author of Language of the Soul: Meeting God
in the Longings of Our Hearts
Die kernboodskap is dat alle mense kinders van God is. Die hele titel draai om die begrip van liefde en die toepassing daarvan in ons lewe. Elke hoofstuk bevat 'n kort meditasie-oefening om Christene in te lei in hierdie persoonlike geesteservaring.
__________________ 'Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection
from start to finish' - Catherine Doyle 'A beautiful and profound
retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF
ACHILLES 'Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling
is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power' - Guardian Books
of the Year __________________ A dazzling, feminist retelling of
Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The
Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill. Exiled
to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little
company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But
when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island,
her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova,
unleashing desire, love and betrayal... Filled with glorious
full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill,
this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of
Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind
the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.
__________________ '... a must read for women of all ages' - Red
Magazine '... stole my heart from its first fierce lines' - Mary
Watson 'A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the
serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' -
Jennifer Saint '... an impressive addition to the shelves of
feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' -
Irish Times 'It's an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their
voice and their power' - Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in
your life'
The writers of the Bible speak to us with their words, and the Bible's characters speak to us with their lives. Their powerful examples reveal the spiritual inspiration and brilliant insight the human writers and the divine Writer intended. Times, cultures, traditions, and societal values may change from century to century, but human nature does not.
We value people whose words and actions reflect their true thoughts and intentions. People of integrity purposely integrate their own thoughts, words, and behaviors. They work at making their own hearts and minds, thoughts and ideas consistent with the godly character portrayed in Scripture.
These twenty-five Bible personalities in Choose Your Character cultivate a desire to deepen the commitment to live a life of unfailing integrity. Their examples teach us how to increase our personal satisfaction and effectiveness while strengthening our ability to influence others.
This is above all a practical book. It discusses with a wealth of
illustration and insight such subjects as the organization of the
intellectual worker's time, materials, and his life; the
integration of knowledge and the relation of one's specialty to
general knowledge; the choice and use of reading; the discipline of
memory; the taking of notes, their classification and use; and the
preparation and organization of the final production.
Die John C. Maxwell Dagbeplanner spog met unieke, nuwe ontwerpe in ’n
A5 kunsleer-formaat en bevat wysheid in insig van John Maxwell,
befaamde leierskapdeskundige. Besigheidsmense kan nou ’n beplanner kies
wat aan hulle behoeftes én smaak voldoen.
Kenmerke sluit in:
- Inspirerende daaglikse en maandelikse aanhalings
- Openbare vakansiedae en skoolkwartale vir Suid-Afrika,
Namibië, Botswana en Zimbabwe
- Jaarbeplanners en kalenders vir 2022 en 2023
- Jaarlikse en maandelikse kalenders
- ’n Bladsy-per-dag met plek vir prioriteite, afsprake, notas
en finansiële aanwysers
- Logboek om brandstof en afstand op te teken
- Notabladsye
- 210 x 142 mm, kunsleer met ritssluiter, lintmerker
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