The Betrayal of Max Brewman

The Betrayal of Max Brewman
Author: Bea Eschen
Publisher: tredition
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2024-02-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3384142004

Max Brewman is in a deep crisis. The loss of his beloved mother, the breakdown of his marriage and bankruptcy have shattered his world and his hopes. To make matters worse, his long-time friend turns out to be an insidious enemy, and his own children are shrouded in a mysterious silence. In a desperate attempt to get his life back on track, Max makes the brave decision to go on a journey. But what is meant to be a quest for adventure and a new beginning takes a completely unexpected turn. His fate changes dramatically when he survives a plane crash in the unexplored Bolivian rainforest. There, far from civilisation, his path crosses with that of a little girl who, like him, survived the accident. These unlikely companions become inseparable. Together they face the dangerous challenges of the impenetrable jungle. Once on the brink of collapse, Max now faces a test of survival in a merciless environment. The search for food and water becomes a daily struggle, his fragile belief in himself a constant companion. As he struggles to survive, Max also carries the responsibility of the little girl on his shoulders. A remarkable bond develops between the dwindling supplies and the threatening wilderness. In these dark hours of struggle and loneliness, Max discovers an unexpected strength within himself and a deep bond with his companion. In the vastness of the unknown rainforest, where the laws of nature set the pace, Max finds a new meaning to his life. Every step through the thicket becomes a journey of self-fulfilment, every obstacle a springboard for his transformation. The unexpected alliance between Max and the girl becomes a reflection of his own struggle - the search for a new beginning and the rebirth of hope that comes in life's darkest hours.

Adam Bede

Adam Bede
Author: George Eliot
Publisher: tredition
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2022-04-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3347630386

Adam Bede - George Eliot - Hailed for its sympathetic and accurate rendering of nineteenth-century English pastoral life, Adam Bede was George Eliot's first full-length novel and a bestseller from the moment of publication. Eliot herself called it "a country story—full of the breath of cows and scent of hay." Adam Bede is an earnest and virtuous carpenter who is betrayed by his love, Hetty Sorrel, a pretty yet foolish dairymaid who is seduced by a careless young villager. The bitter, tragic consequences of her actions shake the very foundations of their serene rural community. While Adam Bede represents a timeless story of seduction and betrayal, it is also a deeper, impassioned meditation on the irrevocable consequences of human actions and on moral growth and redemption through suffering. George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans Cross) was born on November 22, 1819 at Arbury Farm, Warwickshire, England. She received an ordinary education and, upon leaving school at the age of sixteen, embarked on a program of independent study to further her intellectual growth. In 1841 she moved with her father to Coventry, where the influences of "skeptics and rationalists" swayed her from an intense religious devoutness to an eventual break with the church. The death of her father in 1849 left her with a small legacy and the freedom to pursue her literary inclinations. In 1851 she became the assistant editor of the Westminster Review, a position she held for three years. In 1854 came the fated meeting with George Henry Lewes, the gifted editor of The Leader, who was to become her adviser and companion for the next twenty-four years. Her first book, Scenes of a Clerical Life (1858), was followed by Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), and Middlemarch (1872). The death of Lewes, in 1878, left her stricken and lonely. On May 6, 1880, she married John Cross, a friend of long standing, and after a brief illness she died on December 22 of that year, in London.

Paths to Parenthood

Paths to Parenthood
Author: Lucia Gould
Publisher: tredition
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2024-03-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3384182138

"Paths to Parenthood: Embracing Natural Solutions for Fertility Challenges" by Lucia Gould is a transformative guide that shines a light on the often overlooked natural pathways to achieving fertility. Through Lucia Gould's expert insights, this book explores the holistic essence of fertility, unveiling the potent combination of nutrition, herbal remedies, acupuncture, and mindfulness techniques. Aimed at individuals and couples facing the hurdle of involuntary childlessness, "Paths to Parenthood" offers a compassionate and comprehensive exploration of how to harness nature's bounty in pursuit of parenthood. Delving deep into the complexities of the human reproductive system, Gould provides an enlightening overview of how dietary choices, lifestyle changes, and stress management can significantly impact fertility. With a focus on balance and well-being, the book advocates for a return to natural rhythms and remedies, encouraging readers to explore non-invasive options for fertility enhancement. "Paths to Parenthood" is more than just a fertility guide; it's a journey of hope, healing, and discovery. Lucia Gould empowers readers to take control of their reproductive health through evidence-based practices, personal anecdotes, and supportive advice. Whether you're just beginning your journey to parenthood or have faced challenges along the way, this book offers a nurturing path forward, inviting you to explore the natural solutions that could lead you to the fulfillment of your deepest desire for a child.

The Koru of Times

The Koru of Times
Author: Bea Eschen
Publisher: tredition
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2024-01-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 3384104900

The Koru of Times is a multi-generational odyssey that weaves together Māori heritage, love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Set against the breath-taking backdrop of Aotearoa (New Zealand), this saga follows the trials and triumphs of a Māori tribe, beginning with Amiri, a brave warrior, and Hahana, their union symbolising tribal unity. But their legacy is one of tragedy. The invasion of European settlers unleashes chaos and shatters Amiri's village. Survival becomes paramount as Hau, a trusted warrior, protects Manaia, daughter of Amiri and Hahana, and leads her together with her care mother to a place near a spring, where they rebuild in the face of adversity. The narrative moves through time to focus on Waiora, Manaia's son of mixed descent, whose thirst for knowledge sparks a journey to reclaim the severed sacred heads of his ancestors from England. London becomes the setting for Waiora's quest, intertwining his destiny with Koa, a helping hand, and Reginald, an unexpected ally. Together they bridge cultures, restore ancestral honour, and forge lasting friendships, crossing barriers in search of reconciliation. The story shifts to Waiora's daughter Hinewai and Tāne, whose love story unfolds in the shadow of Pakeha atrocities during the Gold Rush. Their flight to London, guided by family ties, leads to the establishment of an art business at 55 Proolmise, nurturing indigenous art and a new generation in a foreign land. The next chapter follows Manu Manuka, the sole heir to the prized artefacts shop in London, whose life takes a tumultuous turn when he's wrongly accused of murder. As Manu grapples with imprisonment, a web of deceit and revenge unravels, tracing back to a vengeful carpenter with a deep-seated grudge against Māori success. His cousin Kahu and wife Hine join the fray, rallying to Manu's side and strengthening Māori-London relations through their trade in indigenous artefacts. The family expands through the trials of World War I, witnessing Ihaka's artistic expression amid conflict, Rua's tragic sacrifice, and Pare's devoted nursing. Amidst the echoes of war, Ihaka's art becomes a narrative of truth, fuelling the family's fortunes, which have expanded to include Rachel and Elias. But the upheaval of the Second World War leads them to shelter Jewish children, including Eva, when they surrender their mansion-turned-hostel to the military. Determined to protect these displaced souls, Ihaka and his family take thirty-two Jewish children to Hau's village in New Zealand, where they find healing in the protection of the bush and Māori hospitality. As the family reunites and faces life's trials, Eva and Elias's love blossoms, culminating in the bittersweet realisation of infertility and a rare disease. Fast forward to the present day, Eva anticipates the arrival of her great-grandchild and cherishes her connection to Hau's village and the legacy of hope and resilience it embodies. As the new family lineage unfolds, the youngest generation, Connor and Veronica, uncover a global conspiracy, revealing the enduring spirit of justice and integrity culminating in the anticipation of new life amidst the echoes of history.

The Language Crystal: the Complete Solution to Civilization's Oldest Puzzle

The Language Crystal: the Complete Solution to Civilization's Oldest Puzzle
Author: Lawrence Lyons
Publisher:
Total Pages: 518
Release: 1988-11-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781985688230

Encoded in the very words you speak are messages that you can use to gain a new vitality. And amazingly, "the Word" itself can take you to the roots of the world's oldest mystery. What "evil" did humanity eat in the garden that led to our initial downfall? The answer brings us out of Armageddon and into Aquarius.

The Jewish Genocide of Armenian Christians

The Jewish Genocide of Armenian Christians
Author: Christopher Jon Bjerknes
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 620
Release: 2016-01-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781523357574

In 1905, Jewish leaders calling themselves "Young Turks" met in Masonic lodges in Salonika, Italy, Paris and Vienna. They plotted a coup d'etat against the Sultan of Turkey Abdul Hamid II. Jews and crypto-Jewish Doenmeh of the Committee for Union and Progress took over complete control of the Turkish Empire in 1909. They had several goals. Their primary objective was to establish a segregated "Jewish State" in Palestine. They also sought to instigate World War I, to slaughter entire Christian populations, and to destroy the Turkish Empire and supplant Islamic religion and culture with a soulless and cultureless society engineered by Jewish positivists in Vienna, Paris, Italy and Salonika. This is their story.

Guardians of the Gate

Guardians of the Gate
Author: Nathaniel Deutsch
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1999
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9789004109094

An exploration of the phenomenon of angelic vice regency in Late Antiquity. It comparatively examines figures from Judaism, Mandaeism, and Gnosticism, shedding new light, in particular, on the Jewish angel Metatron and the Mandaean light-being Abathur.

Classical Approaches to the Study of Religion

Classical Approaches to the Study of Religion
Author: Jacques Waardenburg
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 751
Release: 2017-01-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3110473593

Waardenburg’s magisterial essay traces the rise and development of the academic study of religion from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, outlining the establishment of the discipline, its connections with other fields, religion as a subject of research, and perspectives on a phenomenological study of religion. Futhermore a second part comprises an anthology of texts from 41 scholars whose work was programmatic in the evolution of the academic study of religion. Each chapter presents a particular approach, theory, and method relevant to the study of religion. The pieces selected for this volume were taken from the discipline of religious studies as well as from related fields, such as anthropology, sociology, and psychology, to name a few.

Angels in Islam

Angels in Islam
Author: Stephen Burge
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2015-12-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1136504745

Angels are a basic tenet of belief in Islam, appearing in various types and genres of text, from eschatology to law and theology to devotional material. This book presents the first comprehensive study of angels in Islam, through an analysis of a collection of traditions (hadīth) compiled by the 15th century polymath Jalāl al-Dīn al-Suyūtī (d. 911/1505). With a focus on the principal angels in Islam, the author provides an analysis and critical translation of hadith included in al-Suyuti’s al-Haba’ik fi akhbar al-mala’ik (‘The Arrangement of the Traditions about Angels’) – many of which are translated into English for the first time. The book discusses the issues that the hadīth raise, exploring why angels are named in particular ways; how angels are described and portrayed in the hadīth; the ways in which angels interact with humans; and the theological controversies which feature angels. From this it is possible to place al-Suyūtī’s collection in its religious and historical milieu, building on the study of angels in Judaism and Christianity to explore aspects of comparative religious beliefs about angels as well as relating Muslim beliefs about angels to wider debates in Islamic Studies. Broadening the study of Islamic angelology and providing a significant amount of newly translated primary source material, this book will be of great interest to scholars of Islam, divinity, and comparative religion.