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Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, T.O.S.F., (8 May 1786 – 4 August 1859), commonly known in English as St John Vianney, was a French parish priest who is venerated in the Catholic Church as a saint and as the patron saint of all priests. He is often referred to as the "Curé d'Ars". He became internationally notable for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish because of the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings. Catholics attribute this to his saintly life, mortification, his persevering ministry in the sacrament of confession, and his ardent devotion to the ...

CULTUS ARBORUM is a descriptive account of Phallic Tree worship with illustrative legends, superstitions, usages, et cetera, exhibiting its origin and development amongst Eastern and Western Nations of the World from the Earliest to Modern Times (1890). - Summary by the Author

The diary of an upper middle class Austrian girl, this book describes her life between the ages of eleven and fourteen. It's a coming of age story full of angst, boys, and questions. (Summary by KHand)

A collection of short poems describing every book of the Bible (both Old and New testament) for young children to read in order to help them learn about the Bible. (Summary by Elsie Selwyn )

Untitled VLAC is an upcoming title from St. Martin's Press...

Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book is the foundational text of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) fellowship, first published in 1939 and still widely used today. Written primarily by AA co-founder Bill Wilson, it outlines the Twelve-Step program of recovery from alcoholism and includes powerful, personal stories of individuals who have overcome addiction through AA. The book serves as both a guide and a source of inspiration for those seeking sobriety, offering practical steps, spiritual insights, and a supportive philosophy of mutual help.

Written in the 14th century by an anonymous English monk, The Cloud of Unknowing explores human interaction with the divine, offering guidance on prayer and achieving unity with God. At the core of the book is the assertion that God is unreachable through cerebral means and only through the power of love. One must abandon the intellect, putting a ‘cloud of forgetting’ beneath oneself, hiding the world and all its concerns, and focus as much as possible on God, who exists behind a cloud of unknowing, which can only be approached through a love that transcends all conceptual thought

Known as the "Big Book", the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939. Opening chapters articulate A.A.’s program of recovery from alcoholism - the original Twelve Steps - and recount the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders, Bill W. and Dr. Bob.

Dive into the epic adventure of the "Epic of Gilgamesh," a journey through time that takes you back to the origins of literature with one of the oldest stories ever told.

In this ground-breaking book, Gillian Anderson collects and introduces the anonymous sexual fantasies of hundreds of women from around the world (along with her own anonymous fantasy). The fantasies are extraordinary: they are full of desire, fear, intimacy, shame, satisfaction and, ultimately, liberation. From fantasising about someone off-limits to conjuring a scene with multiple partners, from sex that is gentle and tender to passionate and playful, these letters provide a window into the most secret part of our minds.

The Poetic Edda is the most important collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry, covering the creation of the world and the coming of Ragnarok, The Doom of the Gods.

Commonly referred to as the “Twelve and Twelve”, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions comprises 24 foundational essays by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. that have helped millions of A.A. members worldwide both to get and stay sober “one day at a time”, and to ensure that their "Fellowship" - Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole - will be there for them tomorrow.

From the finest Victorian texts to the scandalous adventures of celebrities, from initiations into the pleasures of sex to the most notorious of all erotic confessions, this compilation offers a peephole into the most famous works of European erotic literature. It includes excerpts from The Diary of Mata Hari, Flossie, Pauline the Prima Donna, Memoirs of a Young Don Juan, Confessions of an English Maid, and The Loins of Amon. Each of these works was once banned for its explicit treatment of sexuality.

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《中华五千年历史故事》包含着中华五千年的灿烂文化，今日的文明正是前人的智慧结晶。……《中華五千年歷史故事》包含著中華五千年的燦爛文化，今日的文明正是前人的智慧結晶。

A daughter accepted captivity for the love of her father. A new love stirred that was blind to the ugliness of the Beast.

This enduring catechism, compiled under the supervision of St. Charles Borromeo and approved by Pope St. Pius V, presents the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church with rich theological precision and clarity. Widely esteemed by popes and theologians for centuries, it has served clergy and laity alike as a steady guide to the truths of the Faith during times of doctrinal confusion.

The Exeter Book (Codex Exoniensis). This book was presented to his Cathedral by Leofric, the first Bishop of Exeter, about the middle of the 11th century. It is preserved in the Cathedral Library at Exeter; the first leaves are missing, and the last leaves are injured; the handwriting of the MS belongs probably to the first half of the 11th century.In the catalogue of Leofric’s donations to his cathedral, this volume is entered as 'one great English book on various subjects, composed in verse'.The Exeter Book is the largest extant manuscript of Old English literature and containing ...

A delightful children's tale of a tame robin, "supposed to be written by himself" about his domestic life with humans. - Summary by TR Love

The Old English epic poem Beowulf, recorded in its original Saxon dialect for the first time. Performed by Icelandic poet, playwright, professional storyteller and performer Svanur Thorkelsson, Audible’s production gives listeners the opportunity to experience how it might have felt to hear bards recite sections of the 3000-line poem from memory in Anglo Saxon dining halls. Audible’s Beowulf recaptures the heroic style and vast scale of what can be considered ‘England’s first native audiobook’.

This book uncovers the narratives of Iranians, mainly women, who lead Iran's fight for liberation. Their firm pursuit of justice compelled me to capture their extraordinary journey, transcending borders and beckoning worldwide attention. This work is more than a mere story; it's a heartfelt plea to the world, urging champions of freedom to unite. The persecution of Iran's writers, stifling of voices, and incarceration of activists reverberate as part of a systemic oppression that erodes our shared humanity.