![]() A fine place to start before diving into her more intense works, "Practical Mysticism" has captivated generations of readers, and is still the premier text for the introductory study of mysticism. Augustine, and Thomas a Kempis, and examples from these writers, as well as poets like Keats and Whitman, are sprinkled throughout the book. Underhill was greatly influenced by mystics such as St. ![]() She invites the reader to become involved in mysticism, giving simple examples of how it is relevant to everyday people. Topics are addressed broadly, and Chapter 1, "What is Mysticism?" is an enlightening place for those unfamiliar with the topic to begin. It is written, to some extent, with non-Christians in mind, so Underhill is at her simplest here, yet her language is still poetic and enjoyable to read. This shorter work, "Practical Mysticism", is an abridged version of Underhill's theology, and is a perfect starting point for immersion into the subject. Her book, "Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness," is the authoritative text of modern mysticism. ![]() Association Member: IOBA Seller Rating: Contact seller Book First Edition Used - Softcover Condition: Fine US 10.00 Convert currency US 5.50 Shipping Within U.S.A. ![]() Dutton and Co., New York, New York, U.S.A., 1943 Seller: Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, U.S.A. "Practical Mysticism is a work by one of the foremost 20th century Christian mystics, Evelyn Underhill. Practical Mysticism Underhill, Evelyn Published by E.P. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. ![]()
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![]() His serious religious writing begin to appear in the 1930s. In the Trinity Term of 1929 I gave in, and admitted that God was God, and knelt and prayed: perhaps, that night, the most dejected and reluctant convert in all England. That which I greatly feared had at last come upon me. You must picture me alone in that room at Magdalen, night after night, feeling, whenever my mind lifted even for a second from my work, the steady unrelenting approach of Him whom I so earnestly desired not to meet. The most notable lines in that book are these: ![]() Surprised by Joy (1955) is the story of his return. ![]() Kirkpatrick (“The Great Knock”), drilled into him the kind of rigorous thinking that would ultimately lead him back to faith. ![]() But the disciplined thought of a new teacher, a highly moral Scottish atheist, W. Unhappy educational experiences contributed to his turn to atheism. Lewis (1898-1963), the well-known Christian apologist, was born in Ireland to nominal Anglican parents. ![]() ![]() She’s showing us how their non-stop casual sexism has been honed by loneliness, sharpened and made dangerous by months isolated from their family, friends, and other tethers to the outside world. ![]() In spite of the damage they sometimes cause, though, these men aren’t really the targets of Beaton’s ire. We see men losing their sense of the men they had been among their own people.Īt times, it’s a pretty unrelenting tour of the infinite petty humiliations of being one of the few women in a cold, barren, remote, and homosocial place. ![]() Ducks Two Years in the Oil Sands Kate Beatonĭrawn & Quarterly $39.95 cloth 436pp 9781770462892In a place where the male-to-female gender ratio is around 50:1, a lot of what we see in Ducks is men – men asking invasive questions, men spreading rumours, men making lewd jokes, men jiggling their coworkers’ dormitory door handles at night on the off chance that some unsuspecting newb might have forgotten to lock hers. ![]() ![]() ![]() Most of these stories were originally published in the late 90s and early 2000s and they reflect that period, catering to the rise in urban legend horror (and serving as a precursor to today’s Creepypasta) like The Ring (1998) and The Grudge (2004). įortunately, Ito’s work can be read in any order, letting you dive right into the stories. Lovesickness is the latest volume of Ito’s short stories to be translated into English from VIZ Media, following other collections of his short work–including Venus in the Blind Spot, Shiver, and Smashed. The rest is a collection of shorter tales that share some of the twisted horrors takes Ito is known for.īest known for his horror classic Uzumaki (about a town that falls victim to a mysterious spiral) and Tomie (a collection of loosely connected stories about the titular character, a beautiful and otherworldly girl who brings ruin to everyone who meets her), Junji Ito is a Master of Modern Horror. The latter focuses on a few smaller, more contained tales. ![]() The first half collects the titular horror serial “Lovesickness,” a story about a foggy town obsessed with fortune-telling. ![]() ![]() The collection is divided into two sections. In this story collection, translating several of his classic tales, Lovesickness explores love, dysfunctional families, and cosmic horror with a splash of black humor and haunting visuals. There’s no denying the power of Junji Ito’s ability to terrify and entertain global audiences. ![]() ![]() Usagi was born the only son of a village headman. Usagi is a highly skilled swordsman and one of the best in the land. ![]() Originally intended to be a human, Sakai was inspired to anthropomorphize the character after doodling a rabbit with its ears bound in a style reminiscent of a samurai topknot. Miyamoto Usagi is the main protagonist of Usagi Yojimbo, whom Sakai has said was inspired by the life of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. He also placed 31st in The 50 Greatest Comic Book Characters in Empire. In May 2011, Miyamoto Usagi placed 92nd on IGN's Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time. The character has frequently crossed over with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Usagi is an anthropomorphic rabbit ( Usagi is Japanese for "rabbit") and a ronin now walking the musha shugyo (warrior's pilgrimage). Miyamoto Usagi ( Japanese: 宮本 兎) is a fictional character, who appears in the American comic book Usagi Yojimbo, a Dark Horse Comics book created by Stan Sakai. Art by Stan Sakai.Īlbedo Anthropomorphics Vol 1 #2: The Goblin of Adachigahara (1984) ![]() Cover art of Usagi Yojimbo Volume 3, Issue 93. ![]() ![]() ![]() Unionville, NY: Royal Fireworks Press, 1995. What English Teachers Want: A Survival Guide.Vreeland took a BA in English and library science at San Diego State University in 1969, an MA in education in 1972, and an MA in English in 1978. Her mother was from an artistic family and had studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. ![]() Vreeland was born in Racine, Wisconsin to William Alex Vreeland and Esther Alberta, née Jancovius. The Forest Lover is a fictionalized account of the life of the Canadian painter Emily Carr. The Passion of Artemisia is a fictionalised investigation of some aspects of the life of Artemisia Gentileschi, while The Girl in Hyacinth Blue centres round an imaginary painting by Vermeer. Several of her books deal with the relationship between art and fiction. Susan Joyce Vreeland (Janu– August 23, 2017) was an American author. ![]() ![]() ![]() But the night those she loves are gravely threatened by the Zoo’s cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn’t fully understand, upending her life completely.Īs the second son of a decorated hero, Ekon is all but destined to become a Son of the Six-an elite warrior-and uphold a family legacy. There’s no such thing as magic in the broken city of Lkossa, especially for sixteen-year-old Koffi, who indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family's debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus. ![]() “Rich in magic and mythos, Beasts of Prey is a feast for all the senses.” -Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The BeautifulĪn Instant New York Times and Indie Bestseller In this blockbuster fantasy series, perfect for fans of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Iron Widow, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they journey into a magical jungle to hunt down a vicious monster. ![]() ![]() ![]() But what could I do? No one was so helpless as I was!īut when Jonathan was in trouble and needed me, I remembered what he had once said-that sometimes you have to do things that are dangerous otherwise you weren't a human being but just a bit of filth. That's how I found out about the secret struggle against Tengil-and Katla, the dreadful dragon that obeyed him. ![]() "He begrudges our people the life they lead. ![]() ![]() At least that's what I thought.īut then Jonathan told me about Karmanyaka, the country up in the mountains of The Ancient Mountains, beyond the river of The Ancient Rivers, where the tyrant Tengil ruled, cruel as a serpent. I wasn't afraid that it would all suddenly come to an end, like everything that's fun usually does. It was olden days in Nangiyala when I got there, but they were young, healthy, and good days, easy and simple to live in. Every word I am going to tell you about the strange things that happened in Nangiyala, somewhere on the other side of the stars, is true, though my brother Jonathan and I are probably the only people who know that. ![]() ![]() ![]() Biographers of the Lincolns have quoted extensively from Keckley's text.Ī DOCSOUTH BOOK. Scholars have acknowledged the book's valuable account of slave life as well as its intimate view into the Lincoln White House. ![]() Keckley's dressmaking business failed, the Lincoln family cut all ties with her, and she lived out her final days in a home for the indigent. However, the book's publication prompted an even greater public outcry, with the added racial subtext of white society's disdain for Keckley's audacity in publishing details of the Lincolns' private lives. Behind the Scenes is, therefore, both a slave narrative and Keckley's attempt to defend the motives behind the auction. Lincoln's financial situation had worsened, Keckley helped organize an auction of the former first lady's dresses, eliciting strong criticism from members of the Washington elite. Several years after President Lincoln's assassination, when Mrs. She eventually became a close confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln. Keckley moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked as a seamstress and dressmaker for the wives of influential politicians. ![]() Behind the Scenes is the life story of Elizabeth Keckley, a shrewd entrepreneur who, while enslaved, raised enough money to purchase freedom for herself and her son. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, as Gideon gets to know the other man, he finds himself wildly attracted to his lazy smiles and warm, scruffy charm that seem to fill a hole inside Gideon that’s been empty for a long time. And now Gideon is trapped with him without any recourse to the drugs and alcohol that have previously eased his way through awkward situations. Even worse, he’s unaffected by grumpiness and sarcasm, which forms ninety percent of Gideon’s body weight. He’s sunny tempered, friendly, and optimistic. Eli is everything that Gideon can’t understand. Then he’s laid low by a serious illness and into his life comes Eli Jones. But it’s starting to get harder to hide, and his increasingly wild behaviour is threatening to destroy his career. At the advice of his agent, Gideon has concealed his sexuality for years. Fame, money, acting awards – he has it all. ![]() Gideon Ramsay is so far in the closet he should be a talking faun.Ī talented, mercurial, and often selfish man, Gideon has everything he should want in life. ![]() |