Author: José María Gironella
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
This book is the second volume of a proposed trilogy about the Spanish Civil War and some of the religious aspects of the war. Although this can stand as a self-contained work, it reintroduces the Alvart family and other characters from the first volume.
One Million Dead
Author: José María Gironella
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
This book is the second volume of a proposed trilogy about the Spanish Civil War and some of the religious aspects of the war. Although this can stand as a self-contained work, it reintroduces the Alvart family and other characters from the first volume.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
This book is the second volume of a proposed trilogy about the Spanish Civil War and some of the religious aspects of the war. Although this can stand as a self-contained work, it reintroduces the Alvart family and other characters from the first volume.
Necropolis
Author: Santiago Gamboa
Publisher: Europa Editions
ISBN: 1609458729
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
An author visiting Jerusalem is pulled into a stranger’s mysterious death in this gripping, moving novel by one of Colombia’s major literary voices. Winner of the La Otra Orilla Literary Award Upon recovering from a prolonged illness, an author is invited to a literary gathering in Jerusalem that turns out to be a most unusual affair. In the conference rooms of a luxury hotel, as war rages outside, he listens to a series of extraordinary life stories: the saga of a chess-playing duo, the tale of an Italian porn star with a socialist agenda, the drama of a Colombian industrialist who has been waging a longstanding battle with local paramilitaries, and many more. But it is José Maturana—evangelical pastor, recovering drug addict, ex-con—with his story of redemption at the hands of a charismatic tattooed messiah from Miami, Florida, who fascinates the author more than any other. Maturana’s language is potent and vital, and his story captivating. Hours after his stirring presentation to a rapt audience, however, Maturana is found dead in his hotel room. At first it seems likely that he has taken his own life. But there are a few loose ends that don’t support the suicide hypothesis, and the author is moved by Maturana’s life story to discover the truth about his death, in a literary mystery from “one of the most interesting Latin American writers . . . his most ambitious novel yet” (La Nación). “A modern Decameron.” —La Liberté
Publisher: Europa Editions
ISBN: 1609458729
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
An author visiting Jerusalem is pulled into a stranger’s mysterious death in this gripping, moving novel by one of Colombia’s major literary voices. Winner of the La Otra Orilla Literary Award Upon recovering from a prolonged illness, an author is invited to a literary gathering in Jerusalem that turns out to be a most unusual affair. In the conference rooms of a luxury hotel, as war rages outside, he listens to a series of extraordinary life stories: the saga of a chess-playing duo, the tale of an Italian porn star with a socialist agenda, the drama of a Colombian industrialist who has been waging a longstanding battle with local paramilitaries, and many more. But it is José Maturana—evangelical pastor, recovering drug addict, ex-con—with his story of redemption at the hands of a charismatic tattooed messiah from Miami, Florida, who fascinates the author more than any other. Maturana’s language is potent and vital, and his story captivating. Hours after his stirring presentation to a rapt audience, however, Maturana is found dead in his hotel room. At first it seems likely that he has taken his own life. But there are a few loose ends that don’t support the suicide hypothesis, and the author is moved by Maturana’s life story to discover the truth about his death, in a literary mystery from “one of the most interesting Latin American writers . . . his most ambitious novel yet” (La Nación). “A modern Decameron.” —La Liberté
The Key to Personal Peace
Author: Billy Graham
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 141855569X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
People are seeking the answer to the confusion, the moral sickness, the spiritual emptiness that oppresses the world. We are all crying out for guidance. For comfort. For peace. Is there a way out of our dilemma? Can we really find personal peace with God? Yes! But only if we look in the right place. The Key to Personal Peace not only includes trusted Biblical insights from renowned evangelist Dr. Billy Graham, but also includes the full gospel of John, making the book a perfect gift for evangelism or outreach. The Key to Personal Peace offers a look into how to live life in the fullness of God. Sections include: The Great Quest Our Dilemma What is God Like What Did Jesus Do for Us? Finding the Way Back Peace at Last Heaven, Our Hope Note: Must be ordered in multiples of 50.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 141855569X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
People are seeking the answer to the confusion, the moral sickness, the spiritual emptiness that oppresses the world. We are all crying out for guidance. For comfort. For peace. Is there a way out of our dilemma? Can we really find personal peace with God? Yes! But only if we look in the right place. The Key to Personal Peace not only includes trusted Biblical insights from renowned evangelist Dr. Billy Graham, but also includes the full gospel of John, making the book a perfect gift for evangelism or outreach. The Key to Personal Peace offers a look into how to live life in the fullness of God. Sections include: The Great Quest Our Dilemma What is God Like What Did Jesus Do for Us? Finding the Way Back Peace at Last Heaven, Our Hope Note: Must be ordered in multiples of 50.
La Guerra por Marte
Author: Arturo Accio
Publisher: arturo accio
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Marte cuenta con dos pequeñas colonias de humanos que se desarrollaron de manera independiente a la tierra ya que sufrió una guerra que la mantiene incomunicado y hace presumir la extinción de la vida en el planeta azul. La principal preocupación de los habitantes en el planeta rojo es la terraformación. Sin embargo, un suceso los divide y los pone en alerta máxima; Una nave militar ha salido de la tierra rumbo a Marte. Lika, es un científico que ha descubierto la forma de acelerar la terraformación, gracias a un liquen modificado capaz de resistir el clima exterior de Marte, sin embargo esa noticia es opacada por la incógnita que representa la nave militar terrestre que se dirige a ellos. Para poder descubrir las intenciones de los tripulantes, deberá investigar junto a sus amigos; Helly, Joao, Kasei y Garcés en el lugar más alejando de las colonias, en esa travesía por las llanuras áridas descubrirá los aspectos más importantes de la vida y sobre todo quien es ella. Marte, es un mundo con un velo oscuro y una historia aun más desconcertante: la eugenesia fue practicada, no existen las relaciones de familia, el colectivismo es la muestra máxima de unión, una vez al día hay un ajuste horario en el cual los sistemas se reinician, la ciencia es la base de la vida, sin embargo unos cuentos elegidos poseen poderes que rayan en la divinidad.
Publisher: arturo accio
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Marte cuenta con dos pequeñas colonias de humanos que se desarrollaron de manera independiente a la tierra ya que sufrió una guerra que la mantiene incomunicado y hace presumir la extinción de la vida en el planeta azul. La principal preocupación de los habitantes en el planeta rojo es la terraformación. Sin embargo, un suceso los divide y los pone en alerta máxima; Una nave militar ha salido de la tierra rumbo a Marte. Lika, es un científico que ha descubierto la forma de acelerar la terraformación, gracias a un liquen modificado capaz de resistir el clima exterior de Marte, sin embargo esa noticia es opacada por la incógnita que representa la nave militar terrestre que se dirige a ellos. Para poder descubrir las intenciones de los tripulantes, deberá investigar junto a sus amigos; Helly, Joao, Kasei y Garcés en el lugar más alejando de las colonias, en esa travesía por las llanuras áridas descubrirá los aspectos más importantes de la vida y sobre todo quien es ella. Marte, es un mundo con un velo oscuro y una historia aun más desconcertante: la eugenesia fue practicada, no existen las relaciones de familia, el colectivismo es la muestra máxima de unión, una vez al día hay un ajuste horario en el cual los sistemas se reinician, la ciencia es la base de la vida, sin embargo unos cuentos elegidos poseen poderes que rayan en la divinidad.
Prayers to Protect Us
Author: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781601375780
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781601375780
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Sabiduría diaria para mujeres
Author: Compiled by Barbour Staff
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 163409056X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
This popular devotional collection—now available in Spanish—is designed to draw women closer to their heavenly Father’s heart. With an inspiring reading and powerful prayer for every day of the year, Daily Wisdom for Women will provide both encouragement and refreshment as readers come to know just how deeply and tenderly God loves them. Women will find their spiritual journey enhanced and strengthened as they experience an intimate connection with their Master Creator all 365 days of the year. Esta colección popular de devocionales —ahora disponible en español— está diseñado para acercar más a las mujeres al corazón de su Padre celestial. Con una lectura inspiradora y una oración poderosa para cada día del año, Sabiduría diaria para mujeres proporcionará estímulo y refresco a medida que las lectoras lleguen a conocer la forma tan profunda y tierna en que Dios las ama. Las mujeres verán realzado y fortalecido su viaje espiritual al experimentar una conexión íntima con su Maestro Creador los 365 días del año.
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 163409056X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
This popular devotional collection—now available in Spanish—is designed to draw women closer to their heavenly Father’s heart. With an inspiring reading and powerful prayer for every day of the year, Daily Wisdom for Women will provide both encouragement and refreshment as readers come to know just how deeply and tenderly God loves them. Women will find their spiritual journey enhanced and strengthened as they experience an intimate connection with their Master Creator all 365 days of the year. Esta colección popular de devocionales —ahora disponible en español— está diseñado para acercar más a las mujeres al corazón de su Padre celestial. Con una lectura inspiradora y una oración poderosa para cada día del año, Sabiduría diaria para mujeres proporcionará estímulo y refresco a medida que las lectoras lleguen a conocer la forma tan profunda y tierna en que Dios las ama. Las mujeres verán realzado y fortalecido su viaje espiritual al experimentar una conexión íntima con su Maestro Creador los 365 días del año.
The Economic Consequences of the Peace
Author: John Maynard Keynes
Publisher: Simon Publications LLC
ISBN: 9781931541138
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
John Maynard Keynes, then a rising young economist, participated in the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 as chief representative of the British Treasury and advisor to Prime Minister David Lloyd George. He resigned after desperately trying and failing to reduce the huge demands for reparations being made on Germany. The Economic Consequences of the Peace is Keynes' brilliant and prophetic analysis of the effects that the peace treaty would have both on Germany and, even more fatefully, the world.
Publisher: Simon Publications LLC
ISBN: 9781931541138
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
John Maynard Keynes, then a rising young economist, participated in the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 as chief representative of the British Treasury and advisor to Prime Minister David Lloyd George. He resigned after desperately trying and failing to reduce the huge demands for reparations being made on Germany. The Economic Consequences of the Peace is Keynes' brilliant and prophetic analysis of the effects that the peace treaty would have both on Germany and, even more fatefully, the world.
The Frontlines of Peace
Author: Severine Autesserre
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0197530370
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
At turns surprising, funny, and gut-wrenching, this is the hopeful story of the ordinary yet extraordinary people who have figured out how to build lasting peace in their communities The word "peacebuilding" evokes a story we've all heard over and over: violence breaks out, foreign nations are scandalized, peacekeepers and million-dollar donors come rushing in, warring parties sign a peace agreement and, sadly, within months the situation is back to where it started--sometimes worse. But what strategies have worked to build lasting peace in conflict zones, particularly for ordinary citizens on the ground? And why should other ordinary citizens, thousands of miles away, care? In The Frontlines of Peace, Séverine Autesserre, award-winning researcher and peacebuilder, examines the well-intentioned but inherently flawed peace industry. With examples drawn from across the globe, she reveals that peace can grow in the most unlikely circumstances. Contrary to what most politicians preach, building peace doesn't require billions in aid or massive international interventions. Real, lasting peace requires giving power to local citizens. Now including teaching and book club discussion guides, The Frontlines of Peace tells the stories of the ordinary yet extraordinary individuals and organizations that are confronting violence in their communities effectively. One thing is clear: successful examples of peacebuilding around the world, in countries at war or at peace, have involved innovative grassroots initiatives led by local people, at times supported by foreigners, often employing methods shunned by the international elite. By narrating success stories of this kind, Autesserre shows the radical changes we must take in our approach if we hope to build lasting peace around us--whether we live in Congo, the United States, or elsewhere.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0197530370
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
At turns surprising, funny, and gut-wrenching, this is the hopeful story of the ordinary yet extraordinary people who have figured out how to build lasting peace in their communities The word "peacebuilding" evokes a story we've all heard over and over: violence breaks out, foreign nations are scandalized, peacekeepers and million-dollar donors come rushing in, warring parties sign a peace agreement and, sadly, within months the situation is back to where it started--sometimes worse. But what strategies have worked to build lasting peace in conflict zones, particularly for ordinary citizens on the ground? And why should other ordinary citizens, thousands of miles away, care? In The Frontlines of Peace, Séverine Autesserre, award-winning researcher and peacebuilder, examines the well-intentioned but inherently flawed peace industry. With examples drawn from across the globe, she reveals that peace can grow in the most unlikely circumstances. Contrary to what most politicians preach, building peace doesn't require billions in aid or massive international interventions. Real, lasting peace requires giving power to local citizens. Now including teaching and book club discussion guides, The Frontlines of Peace tells the stories of the ordinary yet extraordinary individuals and organizations that are confronting violence in their communities effectively. One thing is clear: successful examples of peacebuilding around the world, in countries at war or at peace, have involved innovative grassroots initiatives led by local people, at times supported by foreigners, often employing methods shunned by the international elite. By narrating success stories of this kind, Autesserre shows the radical changes we must take in our approach if we hope to build lasting peace around us--whether we live in Congo, the United States, or elsewhere.
Juan de la Rosa
Author: Nataniel Aguirre
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199938873
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Long considered a classic in Bolivia, Juan de la Rosa tells the story of a young boy's coming of age during the violent and tumultuous years of Bolivia's struggle for independence. Indeed, in this remarkable novel, Juan's search for his personal identity functions as an allegory of Bolivia's search for its identity as a nation. Set in the early 1800s, the novel is narrated by one of the last surviving Bolivian rebels, octogenarian Juan de la Rosa. Juan recreates his childhood in the rebellious town of Cochabamba, and with it a large cast of full bodied, Dickensian characters both heroic and malevolent. The larger cultural dislocations brought about by Bolivia's political upheaval are echoed in those experienced by Juan, whose mother's untimely death sets off a chain of unpredictable events that propel him into the fiery crucible of the South American Independence Movement. Outraged by Juan's outspokenness against Spanish rule and his awakening political consciousness, his loyalist guardians banish him to the countryside, where he witnesses firsthand the Spaniards' violent repression and rebels' valiant resistance that crystallize both his personal destiny and that of his country. In Sergio Gabriel Waisman's fluid translation, English readers have access to Juan de la Rosa for the very first time.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199938873
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Long considered a classic in Bolivia, Juan de la Rosa tells the story of a young boy's coming of age during the violent and tumultuous years of Bolivia's struggle for independence. Indeed, in this remarkable novel, Juan's search for his personal identity functions as an allegory of Bolivia's search for its identity as a nation. Set in the early 1800s, the novel is narrated by one of the last surviving Bolivian rebels, octogenarian Juan de la Rosa. Juan recreates his childhood in the rebellious town of Cochabamba, and with it a large cast of full bodied, Dickensian characters both heroic and malevolent. The larger cultural dislocations brought about by Bolivia's political upheaval are echoed in those experienced by Juan, whose mother's untimely death sets off a chain of unpredictable events that propel him into the fiery crucible of the South American Independence Movement. Outraged by Juan's outspokenness against Spanish rule and his awakening political consciousness, his loyalist guardians banish him to the countryside, where he witnesses firsthand the Spaniards' violent repression and rebels' valiant resistance that crystallize both his personal destiny and that of his country. In Sergio Gabriel Waisman's fluid translation, English readers have access to Juan de la Rosa for the very first time.
The Cypresses Believe in God
Author: José María Gironella
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description