This book reveals how Moses ibn Ezra, Judah Halevi, Moses Maimonides, and Shem Tov ibn Falaquera understood metaphor and imagination, and their role in the way human beings describe God. It demonstrates how these medieval Jewish thinkers engaged with Arabic-Aristotelian psychology, specifically with regard to imagination and its role in cognition. Dianna Lynn Roberts-Zauderer reconstructs the process by which metaphoric language is taken up by the imagination and the role of imagination in rational thought. If imagination is a necessary component of thinking, how is Maimonides' idea of pure intellectual thought possible? An examination of select passages in the Guide, in both Judeo-Arabic and translation, shows how Maimonides' attitude towards imagination develops, and how translations contribute to a bifurcation of reason and imagination that does not acknowledge the nuances of the original text. Finally, the author shows how Falaquera's poetics forges a new direction for thinking about imagination.

A treasury of fairy tales with a difference - feminist, sparky and set in non-traditional periods, with funky clothes and recognisable settings. All beautifully illustrated by the brilliant David Roberts. A treasury of fairy tales with a difference - feminist, sparky and set in different decades of the 20th century, with funky clothes and recognisable settings. A stunning collaboration between the brilliant illustrator David Roberts and his talented writer sister Lynn. This special collection includes: a feminist Sleeping Beauty, set in the 1950s (and 2950s), in a story populated entirely with women and girls (no princes needed here!) a 1970s Rapunzel whose friend plays in a rock band a 1920s-set Cinderella with flapper girls and a fashion-conscious fairy godmother. These are all deliciously, delightfully different takes on the fairy tales we all know.

This book reveals how Moses ibn Ezra, Judah Halevi, Moses Maimonides, and Shem Tov ibn Falaquera understood metaphor and imagination, and their role in the way human beings describe God. It demonstrates how these medieval Jewish thinkers engaged with Arabic-Aristotelian psychology, specifically with regard to imagination and its role in cognition. Dianna Lynn Roberts-Zauderer reconstructs the process by which metaphoric language is taken up by the imagination and the role of imagination in rational thought. If imagination is a necessary component of thinking, how is Maimonides' idea of pure intellectual thought possible? An examination of select passages in the Guide, in both Judeo-Arabic and translation, shows how Maimonides' attitude towards imagination develops, and how translations contribute to a bifurcation of reason and imagination that does not acknowledge the nuances of the original text. Finally, the author shows how Falaquera's poetics forges a new direction for thinking about imagination.

Silent Cries This book is about a sweet petite little girl named Yvonne that is born to a very young married couple that already has a 15-month-old daughter named Sara. The mother is not happy with her new arrival and neither is her big sister. The father of the two girls fights for his little Angels and has massive tragedy happen to several members of his immediate family. They all work through the family's hardships and start to move forward with their lives, when the young mother comes back into the picture and starts everything all over again, but this time she wants one of her daughters back. The tragedies that accrue to both little girls within their young little lives are horrifying. The loses, the physical abuse, the molestation, the neglect, and shocking conclusion.

Lynne Roberts knows from personal experience just what it is like to be in a relationship that is abusive. As the saying goes, opt to sail with a captain who has been shipwrecked, they know the perils so much more than the blissfully ignorant. Lynne has completely recreated her life and lifestyle since she put this bad experience behind her. And she wants to share with other women just how you go about ending the fear, the uncertainty and the sheer physical danger that can so easily flare up in an abusive and quite possibly violent relationship. This is not a situation that you should allow to continue one moment longer than it takes to read her book and guide. It contains check lists for how to plan your departure, how to stay safe when you do. It also includes some valuable tips on how you spot the hidden abusers and ill-wishers using the proven techniques of handwriting analysis. Her book contains the addresses and contact details of some highly skilled practitioners who can give you valuable insights into whether you are in danger in a relationship, simply from analysing the handwriting of a partner, or potential partner. And forewarned is forearmed. It is a valuable insurance she explains to get to know your partner more scientifically and thoroughly, it could be reasssuring as well as alarming to discover what your partner's traits really are. And handwriting analysis will unerringly do just this. 'Are you safe?' is a life enhancing book. For many it will be an assistance in turning around an ailing relationship by giving you ways to make it more positive and enriching. It will enable you to recognise and defend yourself against subtle bullying and undermining, there are extensive checklists that will enable you to identify where there are potential problem areas, and then to sort them out. If the conclusion of the handwriting analysis and list of the signs of an abuser is that you are in danger, then this book may well help you to avoid potential disaster and disappointment. You can and will turn your life around, this is Lynne's loud and clear message. And she tells you exactly how you can go about recreating your more positive and rewarding lifestyle for the future. It is in your hands. She will help you every step of the way, whether you decide to stay with an existing relationship and make it work better. Or whether you realize you are in danger and need to leave. She will even explain exactly how you go about setting a departure date and then leave with the minimum of clues about where you have gone. Even if you do not believe you are in any danger in your relationships, this is a book that can set your mind at rest by helping to make you strong and independent, helping you become the person you always wanted to be but were never quite sure of the steps you should take to fulfill your hopes and dreams. Lynne is a powerful believer in the ability of any woman to turn her life around, and make it the rewarding fascinating adventure it was always meant to be. And learning how to stay safe is the vital first step on this path that you owe yourself. There is also a very useful chapter on how to prevent stalkers from pestering you and making your life a misery. Lynne's message is loud and clear - women can and must get control back of their lives and loves. She gives you practical down to earth tips and advice to make this happen.

God delivers an air conditioner, provides a bed, the rent, drives a car to church, miraculously heals a gravely ill baby; these are just a few examples from this collection of true stories from real life people about the sometimes amazing ways God works in our personal lives every day through both answered and unanswered prayers. Included with this collection is a study guide, based upon "Bible" scriptures, which can be used for both personal and group "Bible" study for the purpose of growing in the grace and knowledge of understanding how God answers prayers, rewards faith, and why he sometimes does not answer prayers.

If you want an intriguing resource that can help you bring a fresh, contemporary perspective to some of Jesus' most enduring stories, then Visualizing The Parables is just what you're looking for. Originally conceived as a Lenten series, this set of brief plays updates five familiar parables, placing them in a modern context that suggests new ways of understanding these familiar texts. Written in an easy, conversational style and easily adapted to your individual circumstances, these scenes are simple to produce and can be used in a variety of settings. In addition to worship services, they are also excellent for classroom use or as openers for church council or congregational meetings--and they're a great way of involving your church members (especially youth) in programs or worship.