Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters: Stories that celebrate a very special bond
Added by: koji0777 | Karma: 58.05 | Fiction literature | 4 September 2010
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Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters: Stories that celebrate a very special bond
Intense...loving...complex...close - mothers and daughters have their say in this unforgettable collection.As mothers raise their daughters to womanhood; as daughters come into their own; as mothers watch daughters become mothers themselves, and then care for their mothers through midlife and beyond; the mother-daughter bond retains its power and poignancy forever.Mothers and daughters share more than just life, death and love; they exchange wisdom, advice and intimate secrets unlike that of any other relationship.
The image of the elephant can be found throughout world cultures as a symbol of intelligence, strength, and loyalty. Wylie draws on a rich array of examples to document that symbolic power, ranging from symbols of the Hindu god of wisdom, Ganesh, to the beloved children’s works Dumbo and Babar the Elephant.
Did the New Deal represent the true American way or was it an aberration that would last only until the old order could reassert itself? This original and thoughtful study tells the story of the New Deal, explains its origins, and assesses its legacy. Alan Lawson explores how the circumstances of the Great Depression and the distinctive leadership of Franklin D. Roosevelt combined to bring about unprecedented economic and policy reform.
Stories We Need to Know: Reading Your Life Path in Literature
From Homer to Harry Potter - the wisdom of classic literature awaits you. If you’re looking for reliable, time-tested guidance on your journey through life then this is the book for you. Using the wisdom of over three thousand years of literature and myth, Dr Allan Hunter explores the stories we need to know and understand, and shows how they have offered us real advice and guidance for generations.
Deity, Mantra, and Wisdom: Development Stage Meditation in Tibetan Buddhist Tantra
This book contains eloquent and inspiring classic writings that lay out the central trainings on the path of Tantra---in particular, the use of visualization and sound in meditation practice. The texts included here are among the most widely studied commentaries from the Tibetan tradition.
