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"There never was anybody," wrote the Spectator, "who had adventures as well as Miss Bird." In Among the Tibetans you can see why, as Isabella Lucy Bird writes of her journey through the Himalayas on horseback and of her four months of living with "the pleasantest of people." She offers evocative and colourful descriptions of Tibetan rituals and culture, along with vivid descriptions of its villages, monasteries, temples and palaces.
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Marooned on a river island above the Arctic Circle, caught by a flash flood in New Zealand, boated with an NFL cheerleader in the Caribbean, robbed in a British Columbia motel, and bunked with an almost-terrorist in Manitoba, this author-preacher from Colorado has had some interesting experiences when going "further out" to fish. Twelve ebullient stories of adventure, travel, and international fly-fishing are told here. They are undergirded by a singular...
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In this book, travelling priest Fr Michel Remery takes you with him on some of his journeys. Looking through his eyes, you will start to see God at work in the most unexpected places on earth.
This engineer, philosopher, academic, theologian and pastor have a unique way, in which he looks at the world around him. In each of the continents he visits, he sees God at work in a different way. It is a light, jolly and hopeful book, which is addressed...
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A magical, eye-opening account of a journey into a Europe that rarely makes the news and is in danger of being erased altogether. Another Europe. A Europe few people believe exists and many wish didn't. Muslim Europe.
Londoner Tharik Hussain sets off with his wife and young daughters around the Western Balkans, home to the largest indigenous Muslim population in Europe, and explores the regions of Eastern Europe where Islam has shaped places and...
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Are you a mudrunner?
You might be if you are:
- willing to go all-in,
- determined to overcome any obstacle, and
- ready to fight to the finish no matter what it takes.
Jesus is looking for mudrunners. Not the kind who participate in Tough Mudders and Warrior Dashes, but men and women willing to advance His Kingdom as a way of life.
In Mudrunner, Charlie Marq shares riveting stories from his own Kingdom adventures across the globe:...
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Engage with a love that transcends social experiments and leads to a radically transformed life
Even non-Christians are familiar with the Love Chapter of 1 Corinthians, read at weddings, painted on decorative signs, and preached regularly from the pulpit. "Love is patient, love is kind, love is... " The words are so familiar they almost lack meaning, a Christianese version of "live, laugh, love." But what happens when these verses are taken seriously?...
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"You do it our way. Here, there is no God."
On September 11, 1984, I was taken, hostage by the Soviet Union and held, captive in Siberia. Few have the courage to follow their dream. Mine led from a small town in upstate New York to a dingy cell in Siberia. Leaving my hometown with a yearning for adventure, my travels brought me to Alaska where I obtained work on a merchant ship skippered by one of the youngest ship captains in the United States. Two...
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Bestselling author Brian D. McLaren followed his love of nature (specifically, tortoises) all the way to the Galapagos Islands. There, he paid close attention to the flora and fauna around him, but also to what was happening within him, how the natural world awakened his soul in a way that organized religion could not. McLaren's descriptions of birds and reptiles, fish and flowers sing; he walks in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and grieves that...
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Los que peregrinan a Roma, decía Alfonso X el Sabio, se llaman romeros. Este libro es el diario de una peregrinación a Roma desde Nápoles hasta la Ciudad Eterna, realizada a pie por tres romeros, mendigando la comida y durmiendo en cualquier sitio, como los peregrinos de antaño. El camino hasta la tumba de Pedro es el hilo conductor que enlaza cansancios, risas, oraciones, versos, encuentros con todo tipo de personas y lugares repletos de historia.
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With vivid photography, and insightful commentary, this travel pictorial shines a light on the Buddhist art and architecture of Borobudur. The glorious ninth-century Buddhist stupa of Borobudur-the largest Buddhist monument in the world-stands in the midst of the lush Kedu Plain of Central Java in Indonesia, where it is visited annually by over a million people. Borobudur contains more than a thousand exquisitely carved relief panels extending along...
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This unique full-colored book presents all cathedrals, one by one, from different Christian denominations, located on continent of Australia and Oceania-Catholic, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Assyrian churches.
Beside more than 200 illustrations and photos of almost all cathedrals on the continent, facts and descriptions about them, readers will find facts about hierarchy and territorial organization of particular churches on...
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En "El Viaje de Jerusalén", Francisco Guerrero cuenta las peripecias de su peregrinación a Tierra Santa, a finales del siglo XVI. A pesar de piratas, ladrones, turcos, guerras, jenízaros, privaciones, prohibiciones, multitud de monedas de oro gastadas en exacciones abusivas y unas distancias de miles de leguas, este Maestro de Capilla de la Catedral de Sevilla consiguió llegar a Jerusalén, la "ciudad dichosa", y visitar los lugares donde tuvieron...
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With vivid photography, and insightful commentary, this travel pictorial shines a light on the Buddhist art and architecture of Borobudur. The glorious ninth-century Buddhist stupa of Borobudur-the largest Buddhist monument in the world-stands in the midst of the lush Kedu Plain of Central Java in Indonesia, where it is visited annually by over a million people. Borobudur contains more than a thousand exquisitely carved relief panels extending along...
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A Great Big World Is Waiting for You Out There-Go Find It!
Have you been putting off that trip of a lifetime hoping for a special someone to accompany you? Do you find yourself getting bored with the same old girls' weekends? Are you hesitant to step out of your comfort zone, plan a solo vacation, pack your bags, and just go?
From pastries in Vienna to becoming a tourist in your own town and all points in between, this travel memoir and guidebook...
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Children of the Revolution is a book of converging worlds. In it, you discover the very human weave of courage, perseverance and vision, woven with a delightful touch of humour and surprise.
It also has the beguiling pattern of a journey unfolding. And, as it unfolds, you learn. And, you are inspired.
Children of the Revolution, by Feroze Dada, is a story which begins with a chance meeting at a family gathering in Burma (Myanmar) with a freedom fighter...
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The Way of St. James has an enduring draw for the modern seeker. Pilgrims have been seeking God, answers, and absolution ever since the relics of St. James were discovered in the early ninth century. Yet, the pilgrimage is decidedly modern. Amidst the busyness of modern life, we have a deep yearning to unplug from the noise of email, news feeds, and social media and to reconnect with ancient practices. We ache to reconnect with God.
My hope is that...
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A guide to faith-based, Spirit-led, heart-changing travel to the Holy Land and historic Christian sites throughout Europe.
Travel is the one thing that makes you richer after you pay for it-and that's especially true when itineraries are designed to provide a life-changing spiritual revelation experience. This guide is ideal for individuals and tour leaders who want to bring the Holy Spirit along on their journeys as they seek defining moments...
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Enjoy 40 Scripture-based reflections on locations in the Holy Land. Packed with beautiful photos, Scripture verses, and geographical knowledge to help you deepen your relationship with Christ.
Whether you're planning a trip to Israel or looking for a devotional to supplement your Bible study at home, Heart of the Holy Land will enrich your experience and empower you to explore the lands of the Bible.
Author and Holy Land expert Paul Wright draws...
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