John Williams

"Winner of the 1973 National Book Award. In Augustus, the third of his great novels, John Williams took on an entirely new challenge, a[n] historical novel set in classical Rome, exploring the life of the founder of the Roman Empire, whose greatness was matched by his brutality. To tell the story, Williams also turned to a genre, the epistolary novel, that was new to him, transforming and transcending it just as he did the western in Butcher's Crossing...

"The Pilgrim's Path: Spiritual Journeys Around the World" is a captivating exploration of the transformative power of pilgrimage in diverse cultures and landscapes. This insightful book invites readers to embark on a spiritual journey spanning continents and centuries, as pilgrims seek enlightenment, redemption, and connection to the divine. From the ancient trails of the Camino de Santiago to the sacred sites of India and beyond, each chapter illuminates...

"Dreams of Distant Shores: Tales of Island Escapes" is a captivating collection of stories that transport readers to exotic and enchanting island destinations around the globe. From the turquoise waters of the Caribbean to the lush rainforests of the South Pacific, each tale immerses you in the beauty and allure of island life. Whether it's a romantic getaway, a thrilling adventure, or a journey of self-discovery, these stories capture the essence...

Do you ever dream of living a self-sufficient lifestyle? Do you want to grow and raise your own food? If you're looking to opt out of modern society and start living on your own terms, then homesteading might be right for you. This book will go over some of the ways you can cut ties with the outside world and live a life where you're not forced to rely on others for the things you need. Inside You Will Learn: An Introduction to Homesteading; Growing...

The appointed time of the end is coming. If people aren't gathered to Jesus Christ at his appearing, they will be subjected to the final test-death in Christ or life with the beast. One means eternal life and the other means eternal destruction. This book is for anyone who wants to come to a knowledge of the truth. It's for anyone who wants to receive God's promise of eternal life in the new Jerusalem, where evil is outside the gates.

En esta obra el autor presenta los principios básicos de la dieta cetogénica, así como los efectos en su cuerpo. Este libro ha sido realizado especialmente para sus necesidades y para eliminar cualquier duda que pudiera tener. Contenida en los capítulos, encontrará una gran cantidad de información que detalla qué es la dieta cetogénica y cómo puede beneficiarse de ella, junto con la razón por la cual la dieta sin productos lácteos es una...

This book, The Power of Vulnerability to Overcome Narcissism, offers an insightful and compassionate look into the often misunderstood and underestimated effects of narcissistic abuse. By presenting both the victim's perspective as well as the narcissist's, the author provides a much-needed understanding of the complexity of such relationships. With a focus on the power of vulnerability and self-acceptance to achieve freedom from the cycle of narcissistic...

A social-developmental psychologist and a social anthropologist describe what is known--and what needs to be investigated--concerning the development of race and color concepts in young children. The authors summarize the results of their fifteen-year research and integrate their findings with those of other investigators to provide, in a single source, a much-needed summary of the research literature and a more comprehensive theoretical analysis...

JOHNNY ANGEL HUNTER BOY LOVES BOY. This is the seventh book in the series, the first being JOHNNY ANGEL SPACE STATION QUARK BOY LOVES BOY, the second BEING JOHNNY ANGEL TIME BIT ELEMENT BOY LOVES BOY, the third being JOHNNY ANGEL SEA OF PROSPERITY BOY LOVES BOY, the forth being JOHNNY ANGEL BOOK OF NUMERS, the fifth being JOHNNY ANGEL PLANET SONST BOY LOVES BOY, the sixth being JOHNNY ANGEL GREEN ALIEN BOY LOVES BOY. All books deal with a boy loves...

Explores color and light through projects involving kaleidoscopes, periscopes, shadow boxes, and other devices.