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The holy Qur'an / by Ali, Abdullah Yusuf,1872-1952;
Subjects: Koran.; Islam; Islam;
© 2002, 1934., Goodword Books,
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The lost art of Scripture : rescuing the sacred texts / by Armstrong, Karen,1944-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Today the Quran is used by some to justify war and acts of terrorism, the Torah to deny Palestinians the right to live in the Land of Israel, and the Bible to condemn homosexuality and contraception. The significance of Scripture--the holy texts at the centre of all religious traditions--may not be immediately obvious in our secular world but its misunderstanding is perhaps the root cause of most of today's controversies over religion. In this timely and important book, one of the world's leading commentators on religious affairs examines the meaning of Scripture. Today holy texts are not only used selectively to underwrite sometimes arbitrary and subjective views: they are seen to prescribe ethical norms and codes of behaviour that are divinely ordained--they are believed to contain eternal truths. But as Karen Armstrong shows in this fascinating trawl through millennia of religious history, this peculiar reading of Scripture is a relatively recent, modern phenomenon--and in many ways, a reaction to a hostile secular world. For most of their history, the world's religious traditions have regarded these texts as tools for the individual to connect with the divine, to transcend their physical existence, and to experience a higher level of consciousness that helped them to engage with the world in more meaningful and compassionate ways. Scripture was not a 'truth' that had to be 'believed.' Armstrong argues that only if the world's religious faiths rediscover such an open and spiritual engagement with their holy texts can they curtail the arrogance, intolerance and violence that flows from a narrow reading of Scripture as truth."--
Subjects: Religion and culture.; Religions.; Sacred books;
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Tall tales / by Riley, James,1977-;
Seeking revenge from his loss in the Cursed City, the Golden King starts spreading shadow magic over the kingdoms, and according the fairy queens sacred book, only Lena can defeat him and his dark spells, but first she must prove she is worthy but completing three challenges.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Giants; Jinn; Kings and rulers; Magic; Cats; Quests (Expeditions); Fairy tales;
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The hidden power of aikido : transcending conflict and cultivating inner peace / by Perry, Susan,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Explains Aikido solutions for peacefully resolving difficulties that arise with intimidating and unpredictable people, those who are stubborn or don't listen, insincere people who want something from you, and chaotic situations. Presents Aikido's step-by-step protocol for developing the receptiveness of the beginner's mind and deescalating potentially violent or dangerous situations. Shares stories of how Aikido helped the author transform interpersonal difficulties into peaceful interactions"--
Subjects: Aikido; Interpersonal relations; Peace of mind.;
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Seven days in Utopia [videorecording] / by Black, Lucas,1982-; Cook, David Lamar.; Cook, David Lamar.Golf's sacred journey.Videorecording.; Duvall, Robert.; Leo, Melissa.; Mathis, Mark G.; Russell, Matthew Dean.; ARC Entertainment (Firm); Phase 4 Films (Firm); Visio Entertainment.;
Lucas Black, Melissa Leo, Robert Duvall.Luke Chisolm is a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford. But Johnny is more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Cook, David Lamar.; Feature films.; Golfers; Men; Ranch life; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2011., ARC Entertainment ; Distributed by Phase 4 Films,
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Purple crayons : the art of drawing a life / by Ellenhorn, Ross D.,author.;
"A rereading of children's book Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson, in which psychologist Ross Ellenhorn celebrates our inherent "sacred originality," and establishes a new framework for self-reliance"--
Subjects: Originality.; Resilience (Personality trait); Self-reliance.;
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Kapaemahu / by Wong-Kalu, Hinaleimoana,author,narrator.; Hamer, Dean H.,author.; Wilson, Joe,1964-author.; Sousa, Daniel(Film director),illustrator.; Container of (expression):Wong-Kalu, Hinaleimoana.Kapaemahu.Spoken word (Wong-Kalu);
Read by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu.An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Academy Award-contending short film. In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki. The islanders return this gift with a monument of four boulders in their honor, which the Mahu imbue with healing powers before disappearing. As time passes, foreigners inhabit the island and the once-sacred stones are forgotten until the 1960s. Though the true story of these stones was not fully recovered, the power of the Mahu still calls out to those who pass by them at Waikiki Beach today.Ages 4-8.P-3.
Subjects: Picture books.; Folk tales.; Children's audiobooks.; Folklore; Waikiki Beach (Hawaii); Hawaiian language materials;
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Hokusai : he saw the world in a wave / by Hodge, Susie,1960-; Ekdahl, Kim,; Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.);
"In the pages of this book, created in collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, meet famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Step into his life and learn what led him to create his fascinating, books, and woodblock prints. See the waves and the sacred mountain that inspired him for years and years. Then see what you can see and make your own works of art!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849; Printmakers; Artists;
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The sacred bridge [text (large print)] / by Hillerman, Anne,1949-author.;
Sergeant Jim Chee's vacation to beautiful Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell has a deeper purpose. He's on a quest to unravel a sacred mystery his mentor, the Legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, stumbled across decades earlier. Chee's journey takes a deadly turn when, after a prayerful visit to the sacred Rainbow Bridge, he spots a body floating in the lake. The dead man, a Navajo with a passion for the canyon's ancient rock art, lived a life filled with many secrets. Discovering why he died and who was responsible involves Chee in an investigation that puts his own life at risk. Back in Shiprock, Officer Bernadette Manuelito is driving home when she witnesses an expensive sedan purposely kill a hitchhiker. The search to find the killer leads her to uncover a dangerous chain of interconnected revelations involving a Navajo Nation cannabis enterprise. But the evil that is unleashed jeopardizes her mother and sister Darleen, and puts Bernie in the deadliest situation of her law enforcement career.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Large type books.; Novels.; Manuelito, Bernie; Chee, Jim (Fictitious character); Leaphorn, Joe, Lt. (Fictitious character); Murder; Police; Indigenous policing; Navajo;
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Ramadan Kareem / by Yuksel, M. O.; Aly, Hatem.;
Includes bibliographical references."Come in and experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the Islamic month of mercy and blessings, with children and families from across the globe. From waking up early for suhoor and fasting from dawn to dusk to praying and preparing an iftar meal to be shared, Ramadan is a time of increased spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all. With warm, lyrical text from M. O. Yuksel and richly detailed artwork from illustrator Hatem Aly, this is a must-have book that invites readers to enjoy the wonder of Ramadan. The book also includes easy-to-understand back matter and fun, interactive elements."--Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Picture books.; Ramadan; Holidays (Islamic law);
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