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This TAN Books edition of St. Michael and the Angels features the complete text of the title, along with a supplemental section entitled Catholic Prayers.

Dive into the enchanting world of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of tales woven over centuries by a tapestry of authors, translators, and scholars. This anthology brings together a rich blend of mythology and folklore from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. Although no original manuscript exists, the origins of these tales are believed to trace back to between AD 800 and 900. Narrated through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad, these cliff-hanger tales serve to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the many beloved ...

Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, also known as Arabian Nights. This captivating collection features tales that have been woven together over centuries by a diverse array of authors, translators, and scholars. With roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, these stories blend mythology and folklore into a rich tapestry. Although no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The narrative unfolds through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad, who uses cliffhangers to captivate...

A professional confessional like no other, The Secret Agent plunges us into the face-paced, high-stakes and glamorous world of London's super-prime property business. Spanning the course of a year, Max - the alias of London's most exclusive property agent - guides us through the unimaginable highs and bank-breaking lows of his business, where houses sell for up to £170 million and discretion is key.

In this captivating final volume of Middle Eastern tales, originally penned in Arabic, the clever Scheherazade weaves enchanting stories to captivate her husbands attention and secure her own fate. With each tale, she draws him deeper into a world of wonder and intrigue, fighting for her life with every word. - Summary by Gillian Hendrie

In this enchanting collection of tales, the main narrative follows King Shahryar and his new bride, Scheherazade. After discovering his ex-wifes betrayal, the king vows to marry a virgin each night only to execute her the following morning, believing all women to be unfaithful. However, Scheherazade, clever and resourceful, marries him and begins to weave a captivating tapestry of stories each night, leaving them unfinished to prolong her life and intrigue the king. As the nights unfold, readers are treated to a myriad of adventures, some nested within others, featuring beloved tales such as ...

Step into the whimsical world of Lazarillo de Tormes, a timeless tale from the Spanish Golden Age that has influenced literary giants like Cervantes in Don Quixote. This charming yet poignant collection of stories follows the life of young Lazarillo, a homeless street urchin driven to seek out various masters after his father’s arrest and his mother’s poverty leave him alone in the world. Each master proves to be more unscrupulous than the last, forcing Lazarillo to rely on his cunning and resourcefulness to survive. With a sharp eye for the absurdities of society, this clever boy ...

El manual de A.A. sobre cómo mantenerse sobrio en las circunstancias de todos los días, este libro muy leído explica por medio de ejemplos sencillos cómo los miembros de A.A. de todas partes del mundo viven sus vidas al máximo y se manteen sobrios un día a la vez. Palabras del prólogo: “[R]esulta que vivir sobrio no es nada triste, ni aburrido ni incómodo, como nos habíamos temido; por el contrario, empezamos a disfrutar la vida sin beber y a encontrarla mucho más emocionante que la que vivíamos en nuestra época de bebedores”.

This fictional classic describes the factual persecution endured by the early Christians living in the catacombs beneath Rome through the character of Marellus, a captain in the Praetorian Guard and despised Christian. Penned by an anonymous 19th-century author, Martyr of the Catacombs has challenged and encouraged the faithful for over a hundred years.

Dive into the enchanting world of Middle Eastern tales with the third volume of Arabian Nights. In this captivating collection, Scheherazade weaves spellbinding stories to hold her husbands attention, all while fighting for her life. Experience the magic of storytelling with each tale, beautifully narrated by Gillian Hendrie.

In this enchanting second volume of Middle Eastern tales, originally penned in Arabic, Scheherazade weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of stories to captivate her husband and secure her fate. Each tale unfolds in installments, drawing her husband deeper into a world of wonder, suspense, and adventure—ensuring her survival one narrative at a time. - Summary by Gillian Hendrie

Dive into the whimsical yet poignant world of Vice in its Proper Shape, where the mischievous antics of naughty children lead to their extraordinary transformation into the very animals they resemble in spirit. Guided by the enigmatic Bramin, Mr. Wiseman, we explore cautionary tales of souls who, through their own misdeeds, have been reincarnated as beasts and birds in the neighborhood. This captivating collection invites you to reflect on the consequences of our actions in a tale that blends humor with moral insight.

Welcome to MedX: A Surgery Podclass Gear up with your scrubs, pull up the gloves and cover your scalp because each episode in this Podcast is gonna make you deeply engorsed with the world-class content in Surgery from the best literature published by top most surgeons in various renounced journals manifesting yourself as the attending surgeon in the OR New episode every Mondays & Thursdays Courtesy: QxMD by MedScape, Short Practice of Surgery Manual by Bailey & Love (28th Edition) , AMBOSS Library Email us for queries and feedback- medxsurgerypodcast@gmail.com

Dive into a delightful collection of stories designed to instill essential moral values in children. Through engaging narratives, young listeners will learn about the importance of duty, the joy of giving and hospitality, respectful behavior on Sunday evenings, the significance of contentment, and the value of hard work. Join us as we explore these timeless virtues that shape character and inspire kindness. (Summary by mleigh)

My Grandmother's Tale first appeared as a serialized novelette in several issues of The Pearl, an underground magazine of erotica that appeared during the Victorian age. In this story, a grandmother, May, reflects on her sexual awaking at a young age, and details her many sexual trysts over the years, in explicit and often humorous descriptions. She then has some of her friends relate their experiences.

Beautifully presented by Jagannatha Dasa and the artists and devotees of the Vedic Preservation Society here is an audiobook which not only entertains, enlightens, and deeply informs but just might positively change your life for the better, forever.

This guide is written as a quick reference to provide the listener with methods of detachment, setting boundaries, and letting go with the substance abuser in your life. Applying the ideas within will certainly help you experience more peace in your life and bring about less tension between you and the addict.

Based in a tradition of spiritual, mental, and emotional recovery, this book provides you with 12 time-tested steps, used by people throughout the world for leading a satisfying and fulfilling life, regardless of any physical health challenge. This book will demonstrate that you are not alone. Recipe for Recovery is filled with dozens of true-life stories. Each one speaks to how the principles of Chronic Pain Anonymous saved them from self-obsession, fear, and depression, opening their lives to happiness, acceptance, and service to others.

Dive into the quirky and humorous world of the English language with English as She is Wrote. This delightful collection showcases the amusing and often bewildering ways people use English, whether intentionally or not. Explore sections like How She is Wrote by the Inaccurate, By Advertisers and on Sign-boards, For Epitaphs, and more. Each segment reveals the charm and folly of language, highlighting how it can either clarify thoughts or create delightful confusion. Join us for a light-hearted journey through the curious expressions that fill our everyday communication! (Summary by TriciaG)

The Book of Enoch is not merely an ancient text — it is one of humanity’s earliest visions of divine revelation, cosmic law, and the fall and redemption of consciousness. Each section is introduced and expanded with exclusive commentary, historical background, and philosophical reflections by A. M. Solaris — guiding you through the symbolism, the theology, and the hidden wisdom that shaped later Judeo-Christian and Hermetic thought.