The Book of Sand

The Book of Sand

Author: Jorge Luis Borges

Publisher: Dutton Books

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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Thirteen new stories by the celebrated writer, including two which he considers his greatest achievements to date, artfully blend elements from many literary geares.


The Mind of Pope Francis

The Mind of Pope Francis

Author: Massimo Borghesi

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2018-08-15

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 0814687911

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A commonly held impression is that Pope Francis is a compassionate shepherd and determined leader but that he lacks the intellectual depth of his recent predecessors. Massimo Borghesi’s The Mind of Pope Francis: Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s Intellectual Journey dismantles that image. Borghesi recounts and analyzes, for the first time, Bergoglio’s intellectual formation, exploring the philosophical, theological, and spiritual principles that support the profound vision at the heart of this pope’s teaching and ministry. Central to that vision is the church as a coincidentia oppositorum, holding together what might seem to be opposing and irreconcilable realities. Among his guiding lights have been the Jesuit saints, Ignatius and Peter Faber; philosophers Gaston Fessard, Romano Guardini, and Alberto Methol Ferrer; and theologians Henri de Lubac and Hans Urs von Balthasar. Recognizing how these various strands have come together to shape the mind and heart of Jorge Mario Bergoglio offers essential insights into who he is and the way he is leading the church. Notably, this groundbreaking book is informed by four interviews provided to the author, via audio recordings, by the pope himself on his own intellectual formation, major portions of which are published here for the first time.


The Practice of Collaborative Counseling and Psychotherapy

The Practice of Collaborative Counseling and Psychotherapy

Author: David Pare

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2012-12-19

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 1452256349

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The Practice of Collaborative Counseling and Psychotherapy: Developing Skills in Culturally Mindful Helping is a comprehensive introduction to counseling and psychotherapy skills designed to teach future practitioners how to develop and foster collaborative relationships with their clients. Keeping power relations and cultural diversity at the forefront, Paré's text examines, step by step, the skills involved in collaborative therapeutic conversation—an approach that encourages a contextual view of clients and counteracts longstanding traditions of focusing primarily on individual pathology. Indeed, this insightful text teaches students how to keep clients at the heart of their therapy treatment by actively engaging them in the helping process.


The Gospel of Jorge

The Gospel of Jorge

Author: Eve Morton

Publisher: JMS Books LLC

Published: 2023-09-30

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 1685504086

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Jorge Sanders thinks he has life figured out. It may not be glamorous living in a cramped apartment in Mississauga, where his pipes leak and his neighbours are always in his business, but it's all his own. When his friend offers him a chance to fight in an underground MMA ring, and his boss offers him a promotion if he can finish his college degree, he says yes to both prospects without thinking both of them through. He's been able to handle his strange life so far -- why not take on the added challenge? Andrew Bergen's life has been far from easy, but a fluke invention of an incredibly profitable video game app has allowed him to live a dream life at twenty-six. No longer needing to work, and already too consumed by his dysfunctional past and broken family life, he decides to complete a college degree so he can at least be around some real people, and not glowing green avatars on a screen. That’s where he meets Jorge, a perpetually late fast food worker with a budding fighting career who seems to stand for everything Andrew despises ... but who only proves to be more kind, generous, and loving than Andrew could ever imagine. But love is risky, and when the two are paired for their final project in class, there is more than one opportunity for a fight to emerge, and for both of them to walk away far more wounded than they ever anticipated.


The Discovery of America by the Turks

The Discovery of America by the Turks

Author: Jorge Amado

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-08-28

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1101603577

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A Penguin Classic Published here for the first time in English in a brilliant translation by the peerless Gregory Rabassa, The Discovery of America by the Turks is a whimsical Brazilian take on The Taming of the Shrew that will remind readers why Jorge Amado is to Portuguese-American literature what Jorge Luis Borges is to Spanish-American literature. It follows the adventures of two Arab immigrants—“Turks,” as Brazilians call them—who arrive in the rough Brazilian frontier in 1903 and become involved in a merchant's farcical attempt to marry off his shrew of a daughter. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.


Starspinner

Starspinner

Author: Dale Aycock

Publisher: We Publish Books

Published: 2004-09

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1929841094

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In this vivid space adventure, rim pilot Major Chris Marlow faces past and present dangers and his darkest fears to banish the evil threat posed by his ex-boss Jorge Engleman, and resolve the mystery of the Starspinners.


Dead Man's Thoughts

Dead Man's Thoughts

Author: Carolyn Wheat

Publisher: Berkley Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780425149331

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Nominated for an Edgar Award, this book puts the spotlight on a new voice in mystery writing as she introduces her witty, gritty heroine, Cass Jameson. When her lover and colleague, Nathan Wasserstein, is murdered and the main suspect is a street hustler, Cass must face two possibilities--either the cops have the wrong man or she never really knew Nathan at all.


All For You

All For You

Author: Sheila O'Flanagan

Publisher: Headline

Published: 2017-12-05

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1472256085

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Sheila O'Flanagan's No. 1 bestseller ALL FOR YOU is a wonderfully engaging read not to be missed by fans of Liane Moriarty and Kerry Lonsdale. 'A good summer read' Heat Winner of the Irish Popular Fiction Book of the Year Award As TV's favourite weather forecaster, Lainey is good at making predictions. But what she doesn't foresee is that her own life is about to hit a stormy patch. With a string of failed relationships behind her, surely history isn't about to repeat itself with her beloved Ken? To add fuel to the fire, her career-woman mother is returning to Dublin. Deanna has never approved of Lainey's decisions about men, and her mother's views are the last thing Lainey wants to hear now! Yet is there more to her mother than she knows? Uncovering some long-concealed family secrets, Lainey begins to reassess her life. Is the happy-ever-after she's always dreamed of really what she wants after all?


The Jew

The Jew

Author: Camilo Castelo Branco

Publisher: CONVIVIVM

Published:

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13:

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"The Jew" is a classic of Portuguese literature written by Camilo Castelo Branco. Originally published in 1866, the narrative unfolds in four parts, originally in two volumes, spanning a family's story from 1699 to 1760. In the first volume, we are introduced to the ill-fated couple of lovers, Jorge de Barros and Sara de Carvalho, in the mid-1699s. Jorge, a member of a noble family in Portugal, faces the hatred and persecution of his own relatives, while Sara, whose parents were condemned to the stake by the Inquisition due to accusations of Judaism, seeks to conceal her true ancestry to avoid the same tragic fate. The plot unfolds amidst prejudices and adversities, but their story is linked to secrets and mysteries that endure for generations. In the second volume, the narrative focuses on Antônio José da Silva, a charismatic character who faces challenges due to unrequited love and the hostility of clerics and poets offended by his sarcastic comedies. Additionally, the book presents episodes from the life of the historical Knight of Oliveira, who endured political and religious persecutions in Portugal. "The Jew" is more than a historical novel; it is a profound exploration of anti-Semitic prejudice and the persecution of Jews in Portugal during this period. Camilo Castelo Branco weaves a narrative rich in historical details, offering readers an engaging view of this dark chapter in history. With captivating characters, dramatic twists, and the author's characteristic romantic writing style, this work is a gem of Portuguese literature that continues to captivate readers to this day. It is a must-read for those who appreciate historical romance, Portuguese literature from the 19th century, and narratives that delve into social, moral, and cultural conflicts. Camilo Castelo Branco transports us to a fascinating era where love and tragedy intertwine with Portugal's history, resulting in a literary masterpiece that endures through the centuries.


The Mentor

The Mentor

Author: RJ Sand

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2011-09-24

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1329943880

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A well off young American male living in Argentina fights to survive unknown assassins while supported by his wealthy Saudi mentor and three beautiful young women