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Tapestry of Enchantment by Karen Webb Tapestry of Enchantment (Book 2 in The Adventurers of the Carotian Union) The questors for the Lost Prince of Thalas step through the portal to their second adventure --- and find themselves a thousand years in the past. Only their lone outworld companion can recognize the place as his own home world and the era as one that has been deliberately shrouded in mystery by his land's mainstream church. The questors must discover how and why magic, once used commonly in everyday life, came to be banned during this time period and must rescue one of the outworld knight's own forebears by reassembling a fabulous tapestry, the physical component of the spell that allowed her capture. And a critical few pieces of the tapestry will only manifest when the questors solve certain problems --- whose solutions cause them to start disappearing one by one... 
Materialism, moral and social consequences
by A. M. Ghadirian
Materialism is having a devastating impact on societies and individuals throughout the world. With a focus on the moral and social consequences of materialistic mindsets and lifestyles, this book examines psychological, sociological and spiritual perspectives substantiated by extensive scientific research reported in the literature. The problem of wealth and poverty is not only an economic issue; it is also a moral dilemma. In challenging the unbridled accumulation of wealth, or the economic injustices and corruption of our modern world, the author discusses the roles of egotism, arrogance and indifference to the plight of millions who die each year from starvation and disease. Such indifference, as well as the deterioration of human behaviour, are rooted in the loss of values and spiritual perspectives on life. This book challenges the view that matter is the centrepiece of life – a view that denies spirituality, conscience and feeling. It advocates for a sensible balance between the spiritual and material aspects of life as two pillars of an equitable civilization. A. M. Ghadirian, M.D., Dr Abdu’l-Missagh Ghadirian is a Professor at McGill University, Faculty of Medicine in Montreal. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He served for many years as a member of the Continental Board of Counsellors in the Americas. As an author and researcher he has published extensively and spoken in many universities around the world. He is particularly interested in exploring the interrelationship of science and religion in society and the progress of civilization. Read more... Mind, Heart, and Spirit: Educators Speak
by Heather Cardin Mind, Heart, and Spirit: Educators Speak is a collection of real-life stories from a diverse group of educators on a wide range of issues such as how to deal with difficult students, the role or parents and religion in a child's education, and the similarities and differences in educating children in different cultures across the globe. Filled with interesting anecdotes and personal accounts, this is an intimate, sometimes frustrating, sometimes exhilarating insight into the experiences of all these educators as they have struggled to overcome various challenges in educating children. Their passion for teaching and their devotion to their students come shining through and offer a glimpse of the important role that Baha'i education - with its emphasis on unity, tolerance, and diversity - can play in shaping the lives of young people today. 
Heritage of Light: The Spiritual Destiny of America by Janet A. Khan Heritage of Light is an accessible descirption of the American Baha'i community and a penetrating look at the spiritual destiny of America. This exploration traces the historical and spiritual connections that link the American Baha'is with the early Baha'is of Iran, who displayed an unparalleled staunchness of faith and heroism in the face of unspeakable brutal persecution and oppression. The author's examination of the writings of the Baha'i Faith, along with extensive historical and archival records, demonstrates the unique role assigned to the American Baha'is and to the American nation as a whole in the development of a unified global society and the eventual inauguration of a world civilization. Janet A. Khan is a member of the Research Department at the Baha'i World Center in Haifa, Israel, the international headquarters of the religion. She has written two books for Baha'i Publishing and has held academic positions at the University of Michigan and the University of Queensland, Australia. She lives in Israel.
The Bab: The King of Messengers
by Dr. Riaz Ghadimi
This treatise is not a book of history. It is the text of an address about the greatness of the revelation of the Bab. It covers highlights of the life of the Bab as well as describing the fate of the persecutors of the Bab and His companions. It also addresses the references in the Revelation of the Bab to the subsequent Revelation of Baha'u'llah. Read more... |
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Tainted Justice
by V. M. GOPAUL
Jason McDeere has lost his wife and family, but he's not losing his job without a fight. His struggle to right the wrongs done to the hundreds of workers outsourced by software giant, Softek, lands him in the middle of a battle he's ill prepared to fight. When Jason instigates a class action lawsuit against his ex-employer, it becomes apparent that Softek has much more to hide than their manipulation of a few employment laws. As things start to heat up, Jason discovers bugging devices in his house and a private investigator on his tail. Putting his super-nerd-hacker skills to work Jason uncovers the dirty secrets of the private investigator, Softek, and a powerful national politician. A ruthless political strategist fighting for his candidate’s reelection has a lot to lose…and he is not about to let anything or anyone get in his way. If Jason and his conscience prove to be an obstacle, he knows a very effective way to getting rid of him--permanently. Now Jason's family is in jeopardy, and he must run fast to save his children's lives and his own. |
