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No Man Is an Island A recapitulation of his earlier work Seeds of Contemplation, this collection of sixteen essays plumbs aspects of human spirituality. Merton addresses those in search of enduring values, fulfillment, and salvation in prose that is, as always, inspiring and compassionate. “A stimulating series of spiritual reflections which will prove helpful for all struggling to…live the richest, ful

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The Animal Advocate If you believe that animals have a special purpose and place on this planet, The Animal Advocate is a book not to be missed. Compiled from her previously-published newspaper columns, Rebecca Stroud’s essays are written in a blunt, down-to-earth style and she pulls no punches. Full of solid facts couched in personal anecdotes, Stroud is an informative and entertaining voice that speaks lou

The Boat Who Wouldn’t Float It seemed like a good idea. Tired of everyday life ashore, Farley Mowat would find a sturdy boat in Newfoundland and roam the salt sea over, free as a bird. What he found was the worst boat in the world, and she nearly drove him mad. The Happy Adventure, despite all that Farley and his Newfoundland helpers could do, leaked like a sieve. Her engine only worked when she felt like it

The Inn of Life A Short Story Collection I decided to put together my short story collection [The Inn of Life A Short Story Collection] I have been writing this collection over twenty years. What was interesting that I wrote most of my stories while on vacation in the same Inn. It was fun and getting published was even better. The old, the young and in between, mix like any stew for what is seen as life within the

The Wild Garden: Expanded Edition William Robinson’s revolutionary book, The Wild Garden, envisioned an authentically naturalistic approach to gardening that is more vital today than ever before. First published in 1870, The Wild Garden evolved through many editions and remained in print through the remainder of the author’s lifetime (1838–1935). In the book, Robinson issued a forceful challenge

Travel as a Political Act Travel connects people with people. It helps us fit more comfortably and compatibly into a shrinking world. And it inspires creative new solutions to persistent problems facing our nation. We can’t understand our world without experiencing it. Traveling as a Political Act helps us take that first step.There’s more to travel than good-value hotels, great art, and tasty cuisine