Religion

Steeped in honey, Juventius, your golden eyes, and as sweet too when I press my lips to them - three hundred thousand kisses is not close to enoughFor centuries, evidence of queer love in the ancient world was ignored or suppressed. Even today, only a few, famous narratives are widely known - yet there's a rich literary tradition of Greek and Roman love that extends far beyond this handful of stories. Here, the poet Seán Hewitt and painter Luke Edward Hall collect together, for the first time, forty of the most exhilarating queer tales in the classical canon and bring them newly to life. A ground-breaking anthology that changes the way we see the ancient world - and invites us to reflect on the puritanism of our own - 300,000 Kisses is a riotous celebration of desire in all its forms.

Mental health expert and trauma therapist Dr. Anita Phillips reveals how boldly embracing your emotions is the key to living your most powerful life.

Medusa, a gripping novel written by the acclaimed author Jessie Burton, will take you on an unforgettable journey. Published in 2023 by Bloomsbury UK, this book is a must-read for those who appreciate a blend of suspense and mythology. Set in a world filled with mystery and intrigue, Burton's storytelling will captivate you from the first page to the last. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from one of the most talented writers of our time. Experience the magic of Medusa and let it enchant you with its rich narrative and compelling characters.

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' TimeOne breath, one step is all we need to feel at home and comfortable in the here and nowIn this enlightening series, world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the foundations of mindfulness practice and meditation.By applying considered breath and meditation, How to Smile acts as a guide to show us how to transform hurt into healing, while also allowing us to explore the strong emotions of anger, sadness, regret and fear.This is the essential guide to help you heal.

Introducing the exquisite Siddur Ner Tamid: Sephardic Jewish Siddur, a meticulously crafted prayerbook designed to unite and inspire worshippers across the globe. This exceptional volume is thoughtfully divided into two parts, catering to both Shabbat and Weekday prayers, making it a versatile companion for spiritual seekers. Masterfully transliterated, it provides an inclusive experience for individuals from all backgrounds, empowering them to join in with other communities and strengthen the bonds of faith. This remarkable Siddur has garnered international acclaim, with copies cherished by devotees in the U.S., Israel, Spain, the U.K., Germany, France, Poland, and India. Embrace this treasured prayerbook and revel in the unity it brings to the diverse tapestry of Sephardic Jewish communities worldwide.

'A rich and subtle exploration of the sacredness of nature, filled with a timeless wisdom and deep humanity' Guardian In this hugely powerful book, Karen Armstrong argues that it isn't enough to change our behaviour to avert environmental catastrophe - we must rekindle our spiritual bond with the natural world. From gratitude and compassion to sacrifice and non-violence, Armstrong draws themes from the world's religious traditions to offer practical steps to reconnect you with nature.Speaking to anyone interested in our relationship with nature, worried about environmental destruction, or searching for new actions to save our planet, Sacred Nature will uncover the most profound connections between humans and the natural world.'A lamentation in the key of Greta Thunberg, with undertones of Carl Jung' Wall Street Journal'Warm and witty... a challenge to think differently in the face of climate change' Tablet'Karen Armstrong is one of the handful of wise and supremely commentators on religion' Alain de Botton

"Beginning with a chance encounter with the beautiful Eliza June Watermark and ending, four days and 900 pages latter, with the Events of November 17, this is the story of Girion Maccabee, age ten: a lover, a fighter, a scholar, and a truly spectacular talker. Ejected from three Jewish day schools for acts of violence and messianic tendencies, Gurion ends up in the Cage, a special lockdown program for the most hopeless cases of Aptakisic Junior High. Separated from his scholarly followers, Gurion becomes a leader of a very sort, with righteous aims building to a revolution of troubling intensity."--Provided by publisher.

Do you long to connect with a variety of women just like you who live the Word of God in the world each day? That connection is what makes the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible different from other Bibles for women: it includes almost four-hundred pages of special features created for women by women--more than forty scholars, teachers, religious, authors, ministers, and speakers--such as Leah Darrow, Sarah Christmyer, Johnnette Benkovic Williams, and Sr. Maria Kim-Ngân Bùi--who come from a variety of backgrounds and reflect the diversity of the Catholic faith. You can walk through scripture in community with other women who seek to become closer to God by reading his Word and living it in their daily lives. The stunning beauty of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible also makes it stand out among its peers. The extraordinary and elegant design enhances your reading experience by connecting various features throughout the text including fifty profiles of women in the Bible, ninety-seven Living in the Light of Faith essays, Take it to Heart questions for reflection and journaling, and quotations from saints and holy women. The tranquil colors and other design elements help you feel at home in the Bible. Other features include: the trusted and easy-to-read Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition translation exclusive comprehensive cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church that help you to better understand how the Bible connects with what Catholics believe large, single-column text with plenty of room in the lightly lined, generous margins for journaling, drawing, and notetaking high-quality paper two ribbon markers an introduction to each book of the Bible that includes an overview, outline, historical context, and key themes inspiring and beautifully designed quotations from saints and other holy women, including Josephine Bakhita, Dorothy Day, Catherine of Siena, Hildegard of Bingen, Joan of Arc, Thea Bowman, and Thérèse of Lisieux questions for reflection prompts to help expand your reading on a theme in scripture reading plans a feature index noting all the topical essays and introductions in the Bible, organized by category a Women of the Word index highlighting every woman mentioned in the bible, the Women of the Word profiles, and the quotes from saints and other holy women, and reading plans. Christmyer, codeveloper of the Great Adventure Bible program, is the general editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible. Other contributors include Sr. Sara Butler, MSBT, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Catherine Cavadini, Shannon Wimp Schmidt, Lisa Cotter, Sonja Corbitt, and Martha Fernandez Sardina. The contributions received an imprimatur from Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and were reviewed by Catholic biblical scholars including Christmyer, Cavadini, Mary Healy, Pia de Solenni, and Jennifer Grillo.

'I thought I'd found myself in a world that, in order for me to fit into it, I had to fold myself up and break myself down. But it's a tight squeeze in a box that's only good for hiding.'