From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death
From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death

Author: Caitlin Doughty

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2017-10-03

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 0393249905

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A New York Times and Los Angeles Times Bestseller “Doughty chronicles [death] practices with tenderheartedness, a technician’s fascination, and an unsentimental respect for grief.” —Jill Lepore, The New Yorker Fascinated by our pervasive fear of dead bodies, mortician Caitlin Doughty embarks on a global expedition to discover how other cultures care for the dead. From Zoroastrian sky burials to wish-granting Bolivian skulls, she investigates the world’s funerary customs and expands our sense of what it means to treat the dead with dignity. Her account questions the rituals of the American funeral industry—especially chemical embalming—and suggests that the most effective traditions are those that allow mourners to personally attend to the body of the deceased. Exquisitely illustrated by artist Landis Blair, From Here to Eternity is an adventure into the morbid unknown, a fascinating tour through the unique ways people everywhere confront mortality.

A Parenthesis in Eternity
A Parenthesis in Eternity

Author: Joel S. Goldsmith

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1986-01-22

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0060632313

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Goldsmith explains the Circle of Eternity--the basis of his approach to mysticism--and tells how to transcend the "parenthesis'' of our everyday lives that falls between birth and death.

Time For Eternity
Time For Eternity

Author: Susan Squires

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1429929391

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Once, Frankie Suchet loved Henri Foucault—and it cost her everything. For two centuries, she has cursed the French duke who gave her his blood and then disappeared forever. Today, this sexy vampire is a bartender living in San Francisco. Now Frankie has been granted a chance to go back in time...and kill the man who made her what she is. But becoming "Francoise" again means losing all memory of the risk Henri poses to her future...and her heart. France, 1794. The Reign of Terror is in full swing. From the first, Henri is an enigma, saving Francoise from an angry Parisian mob. Drawn to his seductive vitality, Francoise discovers there is much more to him than she once knew. Henri's devotion to rescuing innocents from the guillotine is his sole passion—until he encounters Francoise's intoxicating blend of innocence and warmth. And as their attraction explodes to dangerous desire, the only way to save each other may be to sacrifice their timeless love...

A Pilgrimage to Eternity
A Pilgrimage to Eternity

Author: Timothy Egan

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0735225249

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From "the world's greatest tour guide," a deeply-researched, captivating journey through the rich history of Christianity and the winding paths of the French and Italian countryside that will feed mind, body, and soul (New York Times). "What a wondrous work! This beautifully written and totally clear-eyed account of his pilgrimage will have you wondering whether we should all embark on such a journey, either of the body, the soul or, as in Egan's case, both." --Cokie Roberts "Egan draws us in, making us feel frozen in the snow-covered Alps, joyful in valleys of trees with low-hanging fruit, skeptical of the relics of embalmed saints and hopeful for the healing of his encrusted toes, so worn and weathered from their walk."--The Washington Post Moved by his mother's death and his Irish Catholic family's complicated history with the church, Timothy Egan decided to follow in the footsteps of centuries of seekers to force a reckoning with his own beliefs. He embarked on a thousand-mile pilgrimage through the theological cradle of Christianity to explore the religion in the world that it created. Egan sets out along the Via Francigena, once the major medieval trail leading the devout to Rome, and travels overland via the alpine peaks and small mountain towns of France, Switzerland and Italy, accompanied by a quirky cast of fellow pilgrims and by some of the towering figures of the faith--Joan of Arc, Henry VIII, Martin Luther. The goal: walking to St. Peter's Square, in hopes of meeting the galvanizing pope who is struggling to hold together the church through the worst crisis in half a millennium. A thrilling journey, a family story, and a revealing history, A Pilgrimage to Eternity looks for our future in its search for God.

The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches
The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches

Author: Matsuo Basho

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2020-02-27

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 0141913657

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'It was with awe That I beheld Fresh leaves, green leaves, Bright in the sun' When the Japanese haiku master Basho composed The Narrow Road to the Deep North, he was an ardent student of Zen Buddhism, setting off on a series of travels designed to strip away the trappings of the material world and bring spiritual enlightenment. He writes of the seasons changing, the smell of the rain, the brightness of the moon and the beauty of the waterfall, through which he sensed the mysteries of the universe. These writings not only chronicle Basho's travels, but they also capture his vision of eternity in the transient world around him. Translated with an Introduction by Nobuyuki Yuasa

Destination Eternity
Destination Eternity

Author: William T. Golson Jr

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2021-12-09

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1698710526

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The disciples posed a question to Jesus in Matthew 24:3, “when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and the end of the age?” Only Jesus knows when, but the Bible gives us important clues for discerning the approach of the end times: an increase in false messiahs, warfare, famines, plagues, and natural disasters—these are signs of the end times. Although we are given warning signs, these events are only the beginning of birth pains; the end is still to come. In this book, we view the end-times with a cursory view of the significant signs that lead to eternity. We will illuminate your understanding of prophecies given to Israel, the role of the church, the Rapture, the Tribulation, the Second Coming of Christ, the Kingdom Age, and arrive at a view of Eternity that we may be better prepared for His coming.

Eternal Beloved (Travels Across Time, Book 2)
Eternal Beloved (Travels Across Time, Book 2)

Author: Mary Ellen Johnson

Publisher: ePublishing Works!

Published: 2024-01-23

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1644575833

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A Jaded Contemporary Romance Novelist Finds Love in 14th Century Ireland in ETERNAL BELOVED, a Historical Time-Travel Romance by Mary Ellen Johnson --14th Century Ireland-- Bel Lucy might be the wildly successful owner of Bella Publishing, specializing in romances, steamy and sweet, but she doesn’t believe in love. Bel certainly doesn’t believe in love after a wrong turn in the haunted Castle by the Sea lands her in fourteenth-century Ireland where she is forced to endure the company of the musclebound—not to mention poorly groomed—knight, Alaric DeLaMer. In a time of famine and civil war, Alaric proves to be Bel’s protector while dismissing Bel as a prickly creature who delights in goading him with ridiculous tales. When a duplicitous alchemist sends Bel back to the 21st century, Bel discovers she can never be happy in any time or place—unless its beside Alec, the complete opposite of Bel’s imagined romance heroes. Realizing she was happier in the 14th century, Bel risks everything to battle her way back to Alec but will her eternal beloved be waiting in his Castle by the Sea? Publisher’s Note: Readers passionate about history will appreciate the author’s penchant for detail and accuracy. In keeping with the era, this story contains scenes of brutality which are true to the time and man’s timeless inhumanity. There are a limited number of sexual scenes with some vulgarity characteristic of the time. THE TRAVELS ACROSS TIME SERIES Before I Wake Eternal Beloved THE KNIGHTS OF ENGLAND, in series order The Lion and the Leopard A Knight There Was Within A Forest Dark A Child Upon The Throne Lords Among the Ruins The Flames of Rebellion MEET MARY ELLEN JOHNSON Her passion for Medieval England sparked Mary Ellen Johnson’s writing career. Her first medieval historical, The Lion and the Leopard, was followed by The Landlord’s Black-Eyed Daughter, a historical novel based on the Alfred Noyes poem, “The Highwayman.” (Published under the pseudonym, Mary Ellen Dennis.) Landlord was chosen as one of the top 100 historical romances of 2013. After taking a twenty-year detour in a quixotic quest to change the world—rather like Arthurian knights’ quests to find the holy grail, which ended in similar failure—Mary Ellen has happily returned to historical fiction writing and her favorite time period, the tumultuous fourteenth century. Her six-book series, Knights of England, follows the fortunes of the characters (and their progeny) introduced in The Lion and the Leopard through the Black Death, the reign of that most gloriously medieval of monarchs, Edward III, the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, and ends with the deposition and murder of Richard II in 1399. There is nothing Mary Ellen loves more than bringing Medieval England alive for the reader. She particularly enjoys researching battles, campaigns, the daily lives of both lord and peasant, and trying to figure out our ancestors’ thought processes, particularly how they viewed their world. Oh, and did she mention the castles and cathedrals? Mary Ellen likes to say her favorite place in the world is standing before the tomb of the Black Prince in Canterbury Cathedral. (Hyperbole, of course, since Mary Ellen is not that well-traveled and her favorite places are probably wherever her kids and grandkids reside.)

Eternal Vows: A Time Travel Box Set
Eternal Vows: A Time Travel Box Set

Author: Chrissy Peebles

Publisher: Dark Shadows Publishing

Published: 2018-04-04

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13:

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Jump into the first 3 books of The Ruby Ring Saga by USA Today bestselling author, Chrissy Peebles. Never marry a stranger...even if he is a drop-dead gorgeous immortal king. Never pretend to be a princess. And most importantly...never slip on an ancient wedding ring you know nothing about. Sarah Larker returns to a cave where her sister disappeared ten years earlier. She walks through a portal and is mistaken for a runaway princess on the run by a dangerous immortal king in medieval times. Her plan is bold as well as daring—become this princess, wed the king, and slip on an ancient wedding ring that will unlock the portal back home. Then find her sister and run as fast as she can out of Dodge. But taking on the identity of Princess Gloria comes along with dangerous consequences; and slipping on the ruby ring comes with an even higher price. Tales of paranormal romance, fantasy adventure, and time travel! A fantasy romance... With Paranormal elements. Enchanting romance! ageless romance, romance, sexy hero, time travel fiction, time travel romance, time travel romance, time travel, fantasy adult fairytale retelling, paranormal romance, classic tale, mythology and folktales, medieval historical romance, adult fantasy, castle, medieval, ancient, royal romance, fairytale romance, knight, king, queen, marriage of convenience, fake husband, fake wife, fake marriage, supernatural, magic, superpowers, princess, romantic, suspenseful, fantasy romance, paranormal romance, time travel romance, time travel, otherworldly lovers,

Eternal Legacy (Time Travel Fantasy Romance)
Eternal Legacy (Time Travel Fantasy Romance)

Author: Chrissy Peebles

Publisher: Dark Shadows Publishing

Published: 2018-03-09

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13:

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Jump into the first 2 books of The Ruby Ring Saga by USA Today bestselling author, Chrissy Peebles. Book 1 Eternal Vows By Chrissy Peebles Never marry a stranger...even if he is a drop-dead gorgeous immortal king. Never pretend to be a princess. And most importantly...never slip on an ancient wedding ring you know nothing about. Sarah Larker returns to a cave where her sister disappeared ten years earlier. She walks through a portal and is mistaken for a runaway princess on the run by a dangerous immortal king in medieval times. Her plan is bold as well as daring—become this princess, wed the king, and slip on an ancient wedding ring that will unlock the portal back home. Then find her sister and run as fast as she can out of Dodge. But taking on the identity of Princess Gloria comes along with dangerous consequences; and slipping on the ruby ring comes with an even higher price. Book 2 Eternal Destiny By Chrissy Peebles Sarah is forced to face the reality of what it means to be an Immortal. Her powers are unstable and Victor must guide her through the process. Sarah also learns King Taggert is slowing dying and Victor will soon take over his title as ‘King of the Immortals’. But a dangerous adversary will stop at nothing to win, and Sarah knows Ethano must be stopped at all costs. 2 tales of paranormal romance, fantasy adventure, and time travel! A fantasy romance... With Paranormal elements. Enchanting romance! ageless romance, romance, sexy hero, time travel fiction, time travel romance, time travel romance, time travel, fantasy adult fairytale retelling, paranormal romance, classic tale, mythology and folktales, medieval historical romance, adult fantasy, castle, medieval, ancient, royal romance, fairytale romance, knight, king, queen, marriage of convenience, fake husband, fake wife, fake marriage, supernatural, magic, superpowers, princess, romantic, suspenseful, fantasy romance, paranormal romance, time travel romance, time travel, otherworldly lovers,

Unveiling Rome - Italy: Your Travel Guide to The Eternal City - Essentials Eddition
Unveiling Rome - Italy: Your Travel Guide to The Eternal City - Essentials Eddition

Author: Tailored Travel Guides

Publisher: WEST AGORA INT S.R.L.

Published: 2024-03-03

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13:

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Highlights: Quick access to official websites for bookings, current prices, tickets, reservations, extra information and much more Day Trips with destination overview, images, distance, highlights and more - for each day-trip Stunning Pictorials Maps and free quick access to extra filtered maps Written and published in 2024 80+ pages, 70+ vibrant, full-color pages Over 90+ meticulously curated entries featuring stunning images, invaluable tips, practical insights, and much more Up-to-date and triple-checked information for accuracy and reliability Embark on a timeless journey through the heart of Italy with "Unveiling Rome - Italy: Your Travel Guide to The Eternal City - Essentials Edition." This meticulously crafted guide is your key to exploring Rome's ancient wonders, Renaissance masterpieces, and hidden secrets, offering a seamless blend of rich historical insights and contemporary finds. Whether you're standing before the grand Colosseum, marveling at the Sistine Chapel's ceiling, or wandering through the vibrant piazzas, our guide ensures every moment in Rome is unforgettable. What Sets Our Rome Guide Apart: Newly Published in 2024: Offering the latest on Rome's endless discoveries, ensuring your adventures are both current and informed. Over 90 Entries Across 80+ Full-Color Pages: Dive into each page filled with captivating visuals and insightful entries, from iconic landmarks to tucked-away treasures. Concise and Insightful: Our guide strikes the perfect balance, offering rich detail without overwhelming, ensuring a fluid and engaging reading experience. Dependable and Up-to-Date Information: Every recommendation and tip is triple-checked for accuracy, providing a reliable resource for planning your visit. Unbiased and Honest Recommendations: With no affiliations — no kickbacks, our sole commitment is to enhance your journey through Rome, offering genuine advice tailored to your interests. Why Our Guide is Essential for Your Roman Holiday: Experience Rome beyond the surface. Our guide invites you to delve deep into the city's soul, from the awe-inspiring Vatican City to the charming cobblestone alleys of Trastevere. We enrich your visit with stories that breathe life into the stone and mortar of Rome's edifices, transforming sightseeing into an immersive cultural dialogue. A Guide for Every Traveler: The Perfect Gift: For history buffs, art lovers, and culinary enthusiasts, this guide is a thoughtful present that promises the wonder of discovery. For the Dreamers: Even if you're miles away, let our guide inspire your next adventure or bring a piece of Rome into your home as a beautiful, inspiring read. For the Aesthetes: Adorn your space with a guide that doubles as a piece of art, inviting conversations and dreams of distant lands. Embrace Your Journey with Tailored Travel Guides: "Unveiling Rome - Italy: Your Travel Guide to The Eternal City - Essentials Edition" is not just a travel guide; it's a companion for those who seek to embrace the majesty of Rome in all its layers. From its ancient roots to its vibrant present, let us guide you through the Eternal City. Secure Your Journey into History: Prepare to be captivated by Rome's enduring beauty and complex history. With our guide in hand, you're not just planning a trip; you're unlocking the essence of one of the world's most mesmerizing cities. Discover Your Journey with Tailored Travel Guides!