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In 1902, Morris and Rose Michtom invented the Teddy Bear in the back room of their Brooklyn candy store. Together they launched the Ideal Toy Corporation, joining a set of other poor, first-generation Jewish toymakers. Playmakers reveals how the toy industry created the idealized American childhood: an enchanted world, full of wild creatures and eternal struggles between good and evil, with endless realms of fantasy and beauty.

ينتقِلُ القارئُ في هذه الرِوايةِ التاريخيةِ إلى عصرٍ بائد، تختلفُ فيه العاداتُ والتقاليدُ وأسبابُ الحروب؛ حيث يَسردُ المؤلف، في إطارٍ رِوائي، قصةَ أحدِ فرسانِ قبيلةِ «تغلب» العربية، وأحدِ أهمِّ أبطالِ العصرِ الجاهِلي، وهو «عُديِّ بنِ ربيعة»، المُلقَّبِ ﺑ «المُهلهِل» أو «الزِّير».

Abdus-Salam Harun’s abridgment makes this classical text accessible without compromising authenticity. Listeners will appreciate its continuity, clarity, and reverence for the original. Whether you're exploring the early days in Makkah, the struggles of Madinah, or the final moments of the Prophet’s life, this edition guides the listener through a transformative journey grounded in authentic narration and spiritual depth.

Are the tribes of Israel really "lost" or were they hidden on purpose as prophesied in Psalms 83? The Bible indicates that there would be a multi national conspiracy to hide Israel and wipe out the memory of who they really are. If this is true, then history as we know it has been hijacked, and it is only through searching that we will find the truth.

What is a homeland, and when does it become a national territory? Why have so many people been willing to die for them throughout the twentieth century? What is the essence of the Promised Land? Following the acclaimed and controversial Invention of the Jewish People, Shlomo Sand examines the mysterious sacred land that has become the site of the longest running national struggle of the twentieth century.

In the seventh century AD, the Eastern Roman Empire collapsed—defeated by the rising power of Arabia. How did this happen? And why then? In this gripping new history, Nick Holmes offers a fresh view of the end of the Ancient World and the rise of Islam—it wasn't just religion and war that shaped history, but a hidden force also played a vital role—climate change. A mysterious climatic shift—the Late Antique Little Ice Age—devastated the Roman and Persian empires while Arabia thrived.

The Apostolic Fathers is an important collection of writings revered by early Christians but not included in the final canon of the New Testament. Here a leading expert on these texts offers an authoritative contemporary translation, in the tradition of the magisterial Lightfoot version but thoroughly up-to-date.

Jezebel was the most wicked woman in the Bible, a powerful seductress who killed the prophets, led Israel into idolatry and immorality, and emasculated men. In twenty-first-century America, Jezebel is not a person. But it's as if the spirit of Jezebel is alive again today. The influence of the same demonic force is being felt in the massive increase of pornography and sexual temptation, the militant spirit of abortion, the rise of radical feminism, and most importantly, in the attempt to silence prophetic voices.

Este libro recorre la vida fascinante de Roger Bacon, fraile franciscano del siglo XIII que se atrevió a cuestionar la forma en que su tiempo entendía el saber. Entre claustros, aulas universitarias y conflictos con la autoridad, Bacon defendió la importancia de la experiencia, las matemáticas y la observación rigurosa como caminos hacia la verdad, sin renunciar jamás a su fe.

Before gods had names, temples had altars, and books were called holy, we were staring into the storm and searching for meaning. From prehistoric burials and animistic spirits to sacred texts, televangelists, cults, algorithms, and Instagram astrology, Religion 101 traces the full arc of human faith in all its glory and violence. In this punchy history, JJ breaks down the world’s oldest force: not by preaching, but by exploring. You’ll meet prophets, kings, gods, heretics, influencers, and follow belief as it evolves into systems of power, identity, community, and content.

Of all the traditions that define the holiday season, none is more iconic than the Christmas tree. From a simple pine decorated with care to a towering spruce aglow with a thousand lights, it is a centerpiece of our holiday celebrations, a familiar and unchanging symbol that welcomes us home each winter. For many, the sight of a decorated evergreen instantly evokes childhood memories of glittering ornaments and family gatherings, making its annual return feel both timeless and profoundly personal.

The Last Age: Lord Kalki, Prophecy, and the Final War for Peace declares that the Kali Yuga is ending and Lord Kalki has arrived as the long-awaited Messiah across Hindu, Christian, Jewish, and even Islamic traditions—though misunderstood. The book interprets global chaos, war, and moral collapse as signs of the final transformation. It critiques false religions, especially Islam, as tools of deception and tyranny, while affirming Sanatana Dharma as the eternal truth.

Fundamentalism (some call it christian nationalism) haunts us. Sagacious soldiers call us to resist. In this work Ms. Seleucianism answers this call by posting theses exposes of fundamentalist (aka Christian nationalist) evil. Long Live Ms. Seleucianism!

You think you know about Christmas celebrations? Get ready to discover the truth behind it all! You just need an audiobook that reveals how almost every "timeless" tradition is a product of invention, pagan rituals, and brilliant marketing.

Read by the authors. Does gaining power, possessions, and popularity lead to happiness and fulfillment? Or does inner transformation and self-sacrificial love bring the most joy and satisfaction? New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford and scholar Bryan Litfin dive into these...

The book Kathasaritsagara has been created by Soma Deva. It consists of 21,500 shlokas. This book Kathasaritsagara has been divided into 18 lambakaas, and those 18 lambakaas are still more divided into 125 Tharanga's. Some lambakaas are very big, while some are very small. If there are 115 Shlokas in the 11th Lambaka, there are around 4925 Shlokas in 12th Lambaka. During ancient times from the mouth of Lord Shiva, this story got birth. Those who listen to this story will experience all sorts of worldly pleasures.

Throughout the history of the Western world, Jews have suffered various forms of exclusion, stigmatization, and discrimination that have forced them always to be aware of their particular situation. The Jews became a community under siege and, as Shlomo Sand argues, Judaism was shaped by the hostile gaze of Christian civilization.

A thorough introduction to Saint Francis’s extraordinary character and spiritual journey, Chesterton’s biography is both a fascinating historical account of the man’s life, as well as a profound meditation on holiness and humility. Chesterton portrays Saint Francis not only as a holy man, but also as a gentle lover of animals, and a radical spiritual revolutionary. He unveils how Saint Francis renounced a life of comfort and wealth to dedicate himself wholly to God, evoking the man’s loving and joyful spirit.

Les soldats du pape (1860-1867)", d'Oscar de Poli, est un récit épique et émouvant qui retrace la saga héroïque des volontaires pontificaux, ces "soldats de la foi" qui défendirent le Pape Pie IX contre l'invasion garibaldienne. Écrit par un vétéran de Castelfidardo, ce modeste témoignage vise à honorer les vainqueurs de Nerola, Acquapendente, Viterbe, Farnese et Mentana, dans un drame sanglant opposant la Croix à la Révolution antireligieuse.

This groundbreaking study traces one of archaeology's most remarkable discoveries: how fragmentary manuscripts found in Palestinian caves and Central Asian ruins belong to the same ancient text—revealing unprecedented evidence of religious transmission across vast cultural boundaries.