The Serpent and the Rose examines the theological and liturgical context for the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception in the Middle Ages, from primary sources in Iberian archives. Its main focus is a study of Marian poetry from Alfonso the Wise and Gonzalo de Berceo through to the poetry collections of the late fifteenth century, showing how poets took themes from the Bible and apocryphal literature, combining them to defend and praise Mary’s conception without sin. Individual chapters assess how they depicted Mary’s prefiguration in the Old Testament by the Woman who defeated the serpent, the young bride of the Song of Songs, or the semi-deity, Wisdom, how they portray her as the mystic rose and as the new Eve.
3 Sisters and the Serpent By: Lisa Jenkins Three sisters, Jamila, Jasmine, and Jayla, believe themselves to be ugly because of their scars and the freckles on their faces. When, one day, Jamila suggests they visit the paradise garden to search for magical red roses that could erase their scars and freckles so they can have the confidence to go outside and make friends, her sisters eagerly agree. Along the way, the sisters encounter an evil serpent lurking in the paradise garden, as well as some unlikely friends! With a powerful message of strength and courage, 3 Sisters and the Serpent teaches girls of any age to be brave, bold, and beautiful for a lifetime—no matter what scars they may have.
An economic and social history of early New South Wales, told through the life stories of pioneer 19th century horsemen. Traces the origin and development of the horse in Australia and a special tribute to Australia's internationally acclaimed thoroughbred expert C. Bruce Lowe.
Terra Incognita -- the blank spaces on the map, past the edge of the world, marked only by the words "here be monsters." Two nations at war, fighting for dominion over the known, and undiscovered, world, pin their last hopes at ultimate victory on finding a land out of legend. Each will send their ships to brave the untamed seas, wild storms, sea serpents, and darker dangers unknown to any man. It is a perilous undertaking, but there will always be the impetuous, the brave and the mad who are willing to leave their homes to explore the unknown. Even unto the edge of the world. . . Kevin J. Anderson's spectacular fantasy debut is a sweeping tale of adventure on the high seas, as two warring kingdoms vie for the greatest treasure of them all.
Matthew Curtis finds himself on a distant planet, Nibiru, where he is the Chosen One and must stop a malevolent king from conquering Nibiru, battle an evil goddess who is bent on enslaving all of the Nibiruins, as well as preventing an ancient dragon from waking up or else it´ll destroy Nibiru. Matt´s only hope lies in finding six elemental crystals that are scattered across Earth. He will need the help from all his friends and even that of a talking horse. Oh, and he only has until high school starts in the fall to do so.
Part One Of The Exiles Saga In the peaceful land of Ket-Ta-Witko, the People have lived for generations in harmony, kept from trouble by their Seers' guiding dreams. But not even those talents are proof against the powers of love and love thwarted. When a blood feud escalates into violence, the People find themselves beset by a race of implacable demons, intent on destroying everything they hold dear. And their one chance at redemption lies worlds away, in the harsh and dismal prison colony of Salvation, where a tavern girl, a gambler, and a young boy with the forbidden talent for True Dreaming have been unjustly accused and bound into a lifetime of servitude. Individually, they are helpless. Together, they may alter the future forever.
John Ruskin, one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the nineteenth century, was also one of the most prolific. Not only did he publish some 250 works, but he also wrote lectures, diaries, and thousands of letters that have not been published. This book draws on the original source material to give a moving account of the life of this brilliant and creative man.