Readhowyouwant: 1418 books

Samuel Butler presents his dazzling thoughts in this magnificent anthology of essays and lectures. "The Humour of Homer and Other Essays" brings great insight into new ideas and reflections on topics deeply affecting human race. Keen to discuss archaeological and ancient works Butler brings together his own theories with those of other well-known scientists such as Darwin. Brilliant!

Their own naturally rich imaginations are one of the best resources for healing children or helping them through difficult times. Guided Imagery for Healing Children and Teens shows parents caregivers and wellness practitioners how to tap into this powerful source of healing to help children overcome...

This is a book to read on the train bus or plane. Maybe you will read a page or two before bed at night or over coffee in the morning. This book contains important passages of hope that are truly wonderful. One or several of them will definitely brighten your day maybe even your life at the moment.

John Hyde's prayer life ranks in a league with the prayer lives of Andrew Murray George Mueller Charles Finney Frank Bartleman Rees Howells Evan Roberts and other prayer warriors of church history. If you wish to learn to pray effectively you can have no better example than the life of John Hyde.

Mary Jones was a poor little Welsh girl of the nineteenth century who desperately wanted her own Bible. It took her six years, but she managed to save enough money to buy one. Barefooted, she walked over the Welsh mountains for many miles in her search for the Word of God. She ended up at the home of...

Eternity and Me" by Allan Kellehear is a work that stimulates one to take stock of one's life and reassess values and ideals. Kellehear is of the view that the opportunity to comprehend life from a new perspective and to weigh the past in a dispassionate manner is afforded as death draws near. The...

This story is true. The names of some individuals have been changed to protect their identies. Kevin Cross's life story involves all the trappings of greed, betrayal, and the quest for happiness. People are all desperately grasping for something better as they travel through life. We buy the next big...

Doyle lends his amazing imagination and sense of expression to this work. Apart from showing author's remarkable skill at creating murder mysteries this book represents his enthusiasm and knowledge about the game of boxing. Also Doyle's keen observation regarding the pre-regency era is evident here. An adventure packed thriller!

Tough kids and gangs are not issues of the past. Violence is alive in families, our schools, our communities and the media. Read the story of Nicky Cruz, a warlord of a vicious New York City gang. He was an experienced thief, mugger, and hardened, violent street criminal - all before he reached 18. Run...

Hardy has presented a wide array of human emotions in this collection. From the attitudes of both genders towards war to shallow characters of soldiers and from the beauty of nature to tragedy in human life, it offers every thing that grabs attention. His genius with words is amply portrayed through this work. A true depiction of life as well as Hardy's ideas is amalgamated here!

This is a beautifully written short-story that presents a well-knitted plot. Hardy portrays the magnanimity of human emotions that encompass the rich and the poor, the educated and the illiterate. The transforming affects of such feelings are beautifully portrayed. The work captures the attention from the beginning.

In The Great Shadow And Other Napoleonic Tales published 1892 Doyle deals with the conquests and war tactics of General Napoleon who changed the history and map of the world. The Great Shadow is that cast by Napoleon over the whole of Europe. The collection includes such tales as The Crime of the Brigadier...

This 20th anniversary edition of Thich Nhat Hanh's classic commentary offers new insights into one of the Buddha's most important teachings. According to the Anapanasati Sutra, maintaining awareness of our breathing is a means of awakening to the true nature of all things and arriving at spiritual...

I am continually amazed at how Thich Nhat Hanh is able to translate the Buddhist tradition into everyday life and make it relevant and helpful for so many people. Cultivating the Mind of Love just might be my favorite book of his.----Natalie Goldberg