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12-year-old Keira waits eagerly for the return of Mother Dragon. She and her village have come to live peacefully near the great creature's nesting cave. This year, however, it does not feel like enough for Keira to simply watch the dragon fly overhead. She longs to be closer, and one day climbs up Dragon Hill-only to witness a sight that horrifies her. Keira resolves to take action, to make sure that Mother Dragon will not repeat the terrible deed that Keira saw her do. And yet, as she carries out her decisions, problems arise that Keira never anticipated. Were her decisions the right ones? Or did they make things worse than before?

The Gospels record many of Jesus' words and actions. But what was happening in His heart and mind? One might think this is impossible to know. Yet 18th-century theologian Emanuel Swedenborg wrote that these secrets are described symbolically in the stories of the Old Testament. Geoffrey S. Childs presents a thoughtful and moving study based on Swedenborg's works. One by one, he unfolds the stories of Genesis, revealing the struggles, triumphs, and inner development of Jesus Christ as He forged the path of love and wisdom for us to follow. to follow.

As with anything that is truly worthwhile, marriage is a long-term project. Sometimes things roll smoothly, and sometimes they don't. Marriage Moats assures couples that they are not alone in needing to work to build and maintain their marriage. This book uses everyday stories and examples to encourage husbands and wives to believe in themselves and in their relationship. It assures couples that ups and downs are completely normal, and that needing some help, advice, perspective and support now and then is part of the journey. John and Lori Odhner began their marriage ministry in 1988. Together they manage the www.caringformarriage.org website and put out a monthly newsletter. Lori writes daily e-mails called Marriage Moats intended to support people who value marriage. This book is a collection of her most popular "moats".

Who was Mary Magdalene? Reformed prostitute? Wife of Jesus? Worker of miracles? French saint? Disciple? Apostle? Dr. Soni S. Werner was looking for a spiritual role model. She found herself drawn to the character of Mary Magdalene, and Werner quickly saw that she was not alone in her interest. For centuries, Mary Magdalene has been the focus of multiple stories and legends. Her name has been used both to control others and to inspire. How can one pilgrim find the essential Mary Magdalene-the one who was privileged to be first witness to the risen Lord? As she searches for answers, Werner takes us along on her travels to holy sites in France and in Israel. She lets us journey with her through psychology, philosophy and theology. She leads us through fascinating explorations of myths, legends, Bible scripture, Gnostic gospels, church history, art, architecture, modern novels, and the works of Emanuel Swedenborg. Through it all, Werner brings us closer to the heart of a woman who walked with Jesus, and who can show us ways to open more deeply to His message.

This book describes, in biblical text and beautiful full-color paintings, a vision seen by the apostle John while on the island of Patmos. John sees a heavenly throne room with God on the throne. Four creatures covered with eyes and wings, an emerald rainbow, a glassy sea, and twenty-four crowned elders are some of the amazing images surrounding the throne. After the story, an inner meaning is offered in simple terms, based on the works of Emanuel Swedenborg, an 18th-century Christian writer. The scene of the Throne Room of Heaven is viewed as a visual description of God's loving presence inside each person.

"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"-Matthew 25:37-40 Dr. Soni Werner takes this well-known passage from the Gospel of Matthew and uses it to explore the concept of altruism. Looking at examples from her own life, from worldwide efforts, from literature, and from psychological studies, Werner conveys ideas about applying these ways that Jesus asks us to serve our fellow human beings. Then, using theological insights from Emanuel Swedenborg, she digs even deeper to help us understand ways that we can relieve spiritual hunger, thirst, estrangement, nakedness, sickness and imprisonment as well as the physical forms of these afflictions. Werner guides us to see the "many kinds of kindness" that we have to choose from to make the most of this life we've been given. In reaching out to the people around us, we can grow closer to them and closer to God at the same time.

This book is written primarily as a guide for teachers of English as a second language drawing upon experiences and research in Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, South Africa and Britain. It acknowledges the recent progress and expansion of education in the African countries and the necessity to equip non-specialist teachers who must nevertheless deliver curricula in English to large classes with limited resources, and nurture a high standard of English in their students. The work has relevance also for pedagogues and linguists. Chapters are included on: using the students' first language experience; English and communication; encouraging students to co-operate rather than compete; an assessment of the vital primary experience; vocabulary and how to teach it; English for real conversation; improving reading skills and the choice of books; writing; grammar and what is meant by knowing the grammar of a language; literature & life, and poetry.

Uganda's linguistic situation is complex. These papers from two conferences at Makerere University present a coherent and current picture. The book is divided into five parts: an overview of language and literacy issues in both Ugandan and international contexts; the issue of language for national communication; the role of local language in the education system; national policies and practices in teaching literacy and literature; and ways of encouraging a reading culture in Uganda.