Heartfelt Meditations


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Heartfelt MEDITATIONS presents a collection of poems exploring the facets of a believer's journey of spirituality and faith. It also offers aid for the person who is searching for help with various aspects of their faith, such as saving grace, hope, encouragement, and prayer. Reflecting the many experiences of author Michaela Cox's spiritual journey, this compilation is the expression of her gratitude for insightful truths of knowledge and understanding which have made impressions on the author's life. Cox based her selection of scripture on the passages that have touched and inspired her life. The passages offer jewels of guiding truths for a believer's journey or a person's search through the knowledge and understanding that is found in scripture. In giving tribute to her God, Lord, and Savior and to people who have influenced her, she hopes to express her gratitude and offer insight and guidance to anyone who may need it.




Queries


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Fantasy


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Fantasy addresses a previously neglected area within film studies. The book looks at the key aesthetics, themes, debates and issues at work within this popular genre and examines films and franchises that illustrate these concerns. Contemporary case studies include: Alice in Wonderland (2010) Avatar (2009) The Dark Knight (2008) Edward Scissorhands (1990) Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) Pirates of the Caribbean (2003-2007) Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) Shrek (2001) Twelve Monkeys (1995) The authors also consider fantasy film and its relationship to myth, legend and fairy tale, examining its important role in contemporary culture. The book provides an historical overview of the genre, its influences and evolution, placing fantasy film within the socio-cultural contexts of production and consumption and with reference to relevant theory and critical debates. This is the perfect introduction to the world of fantasy film and investigates the links between fantasy film and gender, fantasy film and race, fantasy film and psychoanalysis, fantasy film and technology, fantasy film storytelling and spectacle, fantasy film and realism, fantasy film and adaptation, and fantasy film and time.




Saratoga


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Colors of Delight


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Colors of Delight is a collection of poetry by Nandita Das. Her poetry is filled with rich humor, great imagery, beautiful seamless flow, and philosophical pondering. While at college, her poem Stalemate was published as an anthology by Poets International organization in 1991. This book is a beautiful tapestry woven by the author, at times its sheer fun and at times deeply moving and poignant.. The images are vivid and rich, capturing myriad emotions. This is a very fascinating book which truly paints the beautiful colors of delight.







Life on the Lakes


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Home Education


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United States Magazine, and Democratic Review


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Vols. 1-3, 5-8 contain the political and literary portions; v. 4 the historical register department, of the numbers published from Oct. 1837 to Dec. 1840.