A Brief History of Happiness
By: Nicholas White (University of California, Irvine)
White takes his readers on [a] journey, aiming to reach an appreciation of the nature of happiness. He splendidly suceeds in making the journey as fascinating as it deserves to be. White has produ...
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A Brief History of Saints follows the rise of the cult of saints in Christianity from its origin in the age of the martyrs down to the present day.
* Refers to both well-known saints, such as Joan of Arc, and lesser-known figures like the ‘holy fools’ in the Orthodox tradition
* Ranges over subjects as diverse as the history of canonization processes, the Reformation critique of the cult of saints, and the role of saints in other religious traditions
* Discusses the relevance of sainthood in the postmodern era
* Two appendices describe patron saints and the iconography of saints in art.
This informative book in the series Let's Celebrate includes questions and answers about the history of Thanksgiving, along with jokes and riddles, a craft activity, and a brief look at other harvest celebrations around the world today.
A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam by I. A. Ibrahim Book Description This book is specifically written for
non-Muslims to help them better understand Islam.
• Episode 2 - A Perfect Day • Episode 3 - A Picture of Health • Episode 4 - Not Working Out • Episode 5 - A Dog's Tale • Episode 6 - A Brief Encounter • Student's Book
