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Al-Ghazali
The importance of al-Ghazali in the intellectual and spiritual history of both the Western and Islamic world cannot be too highly estimated. He is considered to be the savior of Islam because in his 40-volume opus magnum, The Revival of the Religion Sciences, he...- $24.95
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Alexander the Great
Born a prince of Macedonia in 356 BCE, Alexander the Great became one of the greatest military leaders of all time. He conquered the entire Persian Empire, defeating King Darius III four times. He invaded India, defeating a seven-foot-tall Indian king and extending the...- $19.99
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Columbus
Born in 1451 in the seafaring nation of Genoa in northern Italy, Christopher Columbus grew up watching ships sail into the harbor loaded with riches from Egypt, Spain, England, and Belgium. Columbus was convinced that he could gain gold, silk, ivory, and much personal...- $19.99
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Confucius: Great Teacher of China
A beautifully illustrated biography of a man whose philosophy shaped the course of Chinese history: the great teacher Confucius.His sayings are repeated throughout the world. His teachings set the course of Chinese society for two and a half millennia. But Confucius (551 BCE--479 BCE)...- $21.00
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Confucius: Great Teacher of China
A beautifully illustrated biography of a man whose philosophy shaped the course of Chinese history: the great teacher Confucius.His sayings are repeated throughout the world. His teachings set the course of Chinese society for two and a half millennia. But Confucius (551 BCE--479 BCE)...- $13.95
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Demi
Cuban-American artist Demi's (born 1955) richly worked, colorful paintings take haunting depictions of children as their subject matter, in part to heighten the sensation of isolation, disconnection and exile that stem from the artist's life experiences under the Castro regime.Author: DemiISBN-10: 8857239098ISBN-13: 9788857239095Publisher: SkiraLanguage:...- $45.00
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Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known by his followers as Mahatma -- or great soul -- was born in India in 1869 and grew up to become one of the most influential and well-respected political and social leaders the world has ever known. An adamant idealist...- $24.99
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George Washington: His Legacy of Faith, Character, and Courage
In this beautifully illustrated book, children will learn the epic story of George Washington, the father of our country, and be inspired by his strong faith, character, and courage. They will discover that the animating force of his heroic life was a deep, abiding...- $15.99
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Gifts of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Patroness of Latin America
Just before dawn on Saturday the 9th of December, 1531, Juan Diego was on his way to Mass near Mexico City. He came to a hill known as Tepeyac just as day broke. He could hear the singing of many beautiful birds, but then...- $17.95
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Guru Nanak: First of the Sikhs
Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh religion, is the first in a line of ten enlightened gurus, or teachers, whose writings form the sacred scripture of Sikhism. Born into a humble Hindu family, Nanak was an extraordinary child who from a young...- $17.95
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Hildegard of Bingen: Scientist, Composer, Healer, and Saint
Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was one of the most remarkable and influential women of her time. Blessed with an astonishing array of talents, she was at once a mystic, theologian, scientist, doctor, nutritionist, composer, writer, linguist, and artist. Born to a noble family in...- $17.95
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Jesus
Award-winning artist Demi celebrates the life of Jesus in this beautifully illustrated picture book biography perfect for young readers of all ages. With reverence, splendid majesty, and grace, Demi brings the biography of Jesus to life through beautiful language and vibrant illustrations. Presented...- $24.99
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King Midas: The Golden Touch
King Midas is a proud and foolish king who loves gold above all else. In return for helping him one day, a satyr grants the king his dearest wish -- all that he touches will turn to gold. For a time, the king enjoys...- $21.99
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Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
When a poor boy in China receives a magical paintbrush, everything he paints turns to life. But the wicked emperor wants to capture the boy when he hears the news. The story will excite readers as the ruler gets his just reward when the...- $20.40
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Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
When a poor boy in China receives a magical paintbrush, everything he paints turns to life. But the wicked emperor wants to capture the boy when he hears the news. The story will excite readers as the ruler gets his just reward when the...- $8.99
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Monkey Moon
In this delightful rendering of a whimsical Asian fable about looking beyond appearances, award-winning author, Demi, retells the story of monkey mountain, an idyllic land where the monkeys frolic and play under the light of the full moon. One evening, a monkey notices the...- $19.95
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Moses and the Ten Commandments
The Bible tells us that "the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend" (Exodus 33:11). Born into captivity in Egypt, Moses was hidden among the bulrushes of the Nile River to escape the sentence of death upon...- $19.95
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Mozart: Gift of God
Demi, popular children's author and illustrator of biographies of many famous people in history, presents a lavishly illustrated new work on perhaps the greatest composer ever, Mozart.She tells the whole story of his amazing life for children so they can learn about his upbringing...- $15.99
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Muhammad
Muhammad is the messenger of Islam. Born in Mecca in the year 570, Muhammad grew into a sensitive and thoughtful man who believed deeply in the worship of one true god. In his fortieth year, Muhammad experienced a revelation from the angel Gabriel that...- $24.99
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One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale
Long ago in India, there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. But every year he kept nearly all of the people's rice for himself. Then when famine came, the raja refused to share the rice, and the people went...- $21.99
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President Lincoln: From Log Cabin to White House
From a small log cabin in Kentucky to the steps of the White House, Abraham Lincoln rose from humble beginnings to the very height of prominence and prestige. Leading America through the momentous events of the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the abolition...- $16.95
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Rumi: Persian Poet, Whirling Dervish
Born in Afghanistan in the thirteenth century, Rumi settled in Turkey and became a great mystical poet. From a holy man, Shamsuddin, Rumi learned to listen for the sacred sound of God within himself. When his creative spirit was awakened, he recited more than...- $19.99
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Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved and inspirational figures in the history of Christianity. The stunning illustrations of award-winning author, Demi, bring to life the story of this son of a rich merchant, who abandoned all his worldly goods in...- $19.95
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Shiva
Worshipped by millions of Hindus worldwide, Shiva ("the auspicious one") is the god of love, righteousness, forgiveness, longevity, protection, health, and prosperity. He is said to bring good fortune, grace, and compassion. Shiva is depicted as clothed in ashes, with the crescent moon crowning...- $17.95
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Spirit of Hiawatha
To restore peace and to unify his people, the great leader of the Iroquois, Hiawatha, brought the Iroquois tribes together in a federation. They named it the League of Five Nations.Hiawatha, a peacemaker ahead of his time, inspired many legends as he prepared the...- $15.99
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Talking to God: Prayers for Children from the World's Religions
In this beautifully illustrated book of short prayers from major world religions, award-winning author Demi shows children the great value of talking to God. Here they will find many time-honored favorites, including prayers of praise, prayers of petition, prayers of gratitude, and prayers of...- $17.95
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The Boy Who Painted Dragons
Smoke, fire, dragons, wisdom, fear, and bravery...All of these elements are brought to life by award-winning author and artist Demi in a story of valor in the face of overwhelming fear. With splashes of color and dramatic detail, a boy named Ping decorates his...- $24.99
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The Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China
Long ago in a province in China there lived an emperor whose greatest pleasure in life was to dress in new clothes. So begins Demi's retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a proud emperor who does not see what is obvious...- $21.99
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The Empty Pot
The Empty Pot is Demi's beloved picture book about an honest schoolboy A long time ago in China there was a boy named Ping who loved flowers. Anything he planted burst into bloom. The Emperor loved flowers too. When it was time to choose...- $19.99
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The Empty Pot
The Empty Pot is Demi's beloved picture book about an honest schoolboy A long time ago in China there was a boy named Ping who loved flowers. Anything he planted burst into bloom. The Emperor loved flowers too. When it was time to choose...- $10.99
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The Fantastic Adventures of Krishna
The Fantastic Adventures of Krishna tells the enchanting tale of the child Krishna, who is sent by the God Vishnu to aid humanity. Hidden amongst the poor cowherds, Krishna uses his miraculous powers to fight an evil demon king who has overthrown the peaceful...- $19.95
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The Girl Who Drew a Phoenix
One day a young girl named Feng Huang finds a phoenix feather that has fallen from the sky. When she tries to draw the magical bird and share her inspiration, no one is able to tell what it is. Luckily for Feng Huang, the...- $29.99
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The Great Voyages of Zheng He
Sail the world with Chinese admiral Zheng He, one of the greatest explorers in world history. What wonders will you discover on his quest to befriend nations?Between the years 1405 and 1431, Chinese admiral Zheng He led the greatest naval fleet the world had...- $14.95
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The Greatest Power
Emperor Ping, the boy emperor known for his love of harmony, sets a challenge to the children of his kingdom: show him the greatest power in the world. "To know the greatest power in the world is to know the greatest peace," Emperor Ping...- $24.99
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The Heavenly Juggler
Barnaby is a poor juggler who goes from town to town performing tricks to earn his daily bread. But when winter comes, the crowd disappears and so does his work. Cold, hungry, and alone, Barnaby is taken in by the friendly prior of a...- $19.95
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The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey
Once upon a time in Turkey there lived a funny, little wise man named Nasrettin Hoca. He wore a huge, white turban and a worn-out coat made of patches upon patches. Riding about on his little gray donkey, he liked to help whomever he...- $21.99
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The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching
THIS IS THE LEGEND OF LAO TZU, who may or may not have been born; who may or may not have founded Taoism, on of the greatest religions in the world; and who may or may not have written one of the greatest books...- $24.99
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The Legend of Saint Nicholas
From his very first day of life, when he rises from his bath to pray to God, it is clear that Nicholas is a miraculous child with a spiritual destiny. As he grows he is deeply saddened by the sickness, suffering, and death that...- $21.99
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The Magic Pillow
Based on a famous Chinese folktale, The Magic Pillow tells the story of a poor boy named Ping who is given a magic pillow by a mysterious magician. Ping sees what a lifetime of wealth and power would be like, and discovers that the...- $24.99
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The Pandas and Their Chopsticks: And Other Animal Stories
Eating bamboo shoots with chopsticks three feet long? Impossible, you say. Not if you are a playful panda and learn to share and work together with your friends! In her beautifully illustrated new book, award-winning author, Demi, presents ten classic animal stories, each containing...- $16.95
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The Secret of the Sand Castles
A timeless Buddhist tale about the things that matter most: truth, generosity, compassion, and love. When a group of children are having a playful day at the beach, the fun of building sand castles is forgotten when they start arguing about whose castle is...- $19.95
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The Shady Tree
A beautiful companion to Demi's classic The Empty Pot.In this new Chinese fable, Ping returns and deals with the selfish and greedy Tan Tan, who owns a beautiful house and a beautiful shady tree, but who does not share. Ping turns Tan Tan's greed...- $19.99
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The Wisdom of Solomon
In ancient times the legendary wisdom of King Solomon (c. 990-931 BCE) was known far and wide. The Bible recounts that God loved Solomon greatly and appeared to him in a dream saying, "Ask! What shall I give you?" Solomon chose neither riches nor...- $18.95
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Tutankhamun
After thirty-two centuries of lying hidden in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun's sacred, royal tomb was discovered by a British archaeologist, and Tut's story became known throughout the world. Demi sets King Tutankhamun's life in the context of the religious beliefs...- $19.99
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Zen and the Ten Oxherding Pictures
In this beloved Zen Buddhist allegory, a boy is searching for his missing ox--his true self. And once he finds it, he struggles to tame and train it. For the journey of the young ox herder is also the story of our journey toward...- $17.95
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