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Salomé
by Oscar Wilde
A retelling of the Biblical story of a young woman's defiance and seductive power.
Outraged by the sexual perversity of this one-act tragedy, Great Britain's Lord Chamberlain banned Salomé from the national stage. Symbolist poets and writers — Stéphane Mallarmé and Maurice ... (Goodreads)
The Great Divorce
by C.S. Lewis
A spiritual journey through Heaven and Hell, exploring the consequences of our decisions.
The narrator inexplicably finds himself in a grim and joyless city, the "grey town", where it rains continuously, even indoors, which is either Hell or Purgatory depending on whether or not one stays ... (Wikipedia)
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
by Gabriel García Márquez
A murder mystery narrated by the townspeople and tracing the events leading up to the crime.
The non-linear story, told by an anonymous narrator, begins with the morning of Santiago Nasar's death. The reader learns that Santiago lives with his mother, Placida Linero; the cook, Victoria ... (Wikipedia)
Orlando
by Virginia Woolf
A fantastical journey through history and gender, exploring the complexities of identity.
The eponymous hero is born as a male nobleman in England during the reign of Elizabeth I . He undergoes a mysterious change of sex at the age of about 30 and lives on for more than 300 years into ... (Wikipedia)
Stories of Your Life and Others
by Ted Chiang
A collection of short stories exploring themes of science, technology, and humanity.
Ted Chiang's first published story, ",Tower of Babylon," won the Nebula Award in 1990. Subsequent stories have won the Asimov's SF Magazine reader poll, a second Nebula Award, the Theodore Sturgeon ... (Goodreads)
The Visitation
by Frank E. Peretti
A small town is mysteriously transformed, leading to a battle between good and evil.
Centered on the life of Travis Jordan, The Visitation begins when miracles, ranging from a healing, weeping crucifix to sights of Jesus in the clouds, start occurring, giving way to the arrival of a ... (Wikipedia)
The Shepherd's Tale
by Joss Whedon
A fantastical adventure of a young shepherd and her magical protector, as they battle a dark force threatening to destroy their world.
One of Serenity 's greatest mysteries is finally revealed in The Shepherd's Tale , filling in the life of one of the show's most beloved characters—Shepherd Book! Who was Book before meeting Mal and ... (Goodreads)
The Knowledge of the Holy
by A.W. Tozer
A profound exploration of the attributes of God and the importance of knowing Him.
This timeless gift breathes a spirit of devotion for all Christians, from those who are newly arrived to those who are committing themselves anew to Jesus Christ., The Knowledge of the Holy, by ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Shack
by William Paul Young
A man's spiritual journey of healing and understanding, following a traumatic event.
The novel is set in the American Northwest . The main character is Mackenzie Allen Phillips, a father of five called "Mack" by his family and friends. Four years prior to the main events of the ... (Wikipedia)
The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
by Arthur Bennett
Collection of profound prayers and meditations to help deepen Christian faith and understanding.
The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is ... (Goodreads)
The Inhuman Condition
by Clive Barker
A collection of horror stories that explore the darkest corners of human nature and the supernatural.
A master storyteller and unrivaled visionary, Clive Barker has mixed the real and unreal with the horrible and wonderful in more than twenty years of fantastic fiction. The Inhuman Condition is a ... (Goodreads)
The Holy Bible: King James Version
by Anonymous
A collection of books containing stories and teachings of faith, morality, and redemption.
Soul Harvest: The World Takes Sides
by Tim LaHaye
A thrilling apocalyptic story of a demon-infested world and the fight for faith and freedom.
After the Wrath of the Lamb earthquake, Rayford Steele must find his wife Amanda White , who was supposed to land in New Babylon . Buck Williams must find his wife Chloe Steele , who was last seen in ... (Wikipedia)
The Omen Machine
by Terry Goodkind
Richard Rahl must use his magic to stop a powerful evil force from destroying the world.
Richard and Kahlan are contentedly enjoying Cara's marriage when a boy named Henrik warns them of dark things to come before scratching them both and running away. Soon after, Cara warns Richard that ... (Wikipedia)
The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery that Holds the Secret of America's Future
by Jonathan Cahn
Unveiling of a prophetic mystery that reveals a pattern of national judgment and a call to national repentance.
Is it possible... That there exists an ancient mystery that holds the secret of America's future? That this mystery lies behind everything from 9/11 to the collapse of the global economy? That ... (Goodreads)
رباعيات صلاح جاهين
by صلاح جاهين
A collection of symbolic poems exploring the depths of the human heart and soul.
بدأ صلاح جاهين كتابة رباعياته عام 1959، وكان ينشرها أسبوعيا في مجلة صباح الخير حتى عام 1962، وحين انتقل إلى الأهرام توقف عن كتابة الرباعيات ثم عاد لكتابتها عام 1966 حين رجع لصباح الخير رئيسا لتحريرها ... (Goodreads)
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
by Anonymous
A collection of ancient records and testimonies of Jesus Christ's mission and teachings.
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement , which, according to Latter Day Saint theology, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from ... (Wikipedia)
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith
by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Collection of teachings and sermons by Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter-day Saint movement, on faith, salvation, and the nature of God.
This is the ninth in a series of books of the teachings of Presidents of the Church. The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have established the "Teachings of Presidents of the ... (Goodreads)
The Infinite Atonement
by Tad R. Callister
A comprehensive exploration of the doctrine of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, its infinite nature, and its application in our lives.
“Some things simply matter more than others,” writes Robert L. Millet in his foreword to this landmark book. “Even some doctrines, though interesting and fun to discuss, must take a backseat to more ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Street of Crocodiles
by Bruno Schulz
A surreal and dreamlike collection of short stories set in a small town in Poland, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the decay of society.
The collection tells the story of a merchant family from a small Galician town which resembles the writer's home town, Drohobycz , in many respects. The story abounds in mythical elements, introduced ... (Wikipedia)
The Omen
by David Seltzer
A family discovers the terrifying truth about their new-born son, who is the Antichrist.
Now updated, this classic tale of the antichrist who comes to Earth in the form of a young boy is available in time for 20th Century Fox's contemporary remake of the 1976 classic film, starring Liev ... (Goodreads)
Apollyon
by Tim LaHaye
A thrilling adventure of faith and survival as the world is thrust into the end times.
Cameron "Buck" Williams and Rayford Steele have become international fugitives. New believers like Condor 216 first officer Mac McCullum and computer programmer David Hassid take their places as ... (Wikipedia)
The Secret Adversary
by Agatha Christie
A mysterious adventure to uncover a secret society, prevent a world war, and solve a murder.
In the Prologue, a man quietly gives important papers to a young American woman, as she is more likely to survive the sinking RMS, Lusitania, in May 1915. In 1919 London, demobilised soldier Tommy ... (Wikipedia)
Left Behind
by Tim LaHaye
A post-apocalyptic world of chaos and destruction, as the Rapture takes away all the believers in Christ.
An airborne Boeing 747 is headed to London when, without any warning, passengers mysteriously disappear from their seats. Terror and chaos slowly spread not only through the plane but also worldwide ... (Goodreads)
The Hidden Messages in Water
by Masaru Emoto
An exploration into the connection between human emotion and the molecular structure of water.
In this, New,, York,, Times, bestseller, internationally renowned Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto shows how the influence of our thoughts, words and feelings on molecules of water can positively ... (Goodreads)
The Witching Hour
by Anne Rice
A dark and mysterious tale of secret families and supernatural forces.
From the author of the extraordinary Vampire Chronicles comes a huge, hypnotic novel of witchcraft and the occult through four centuries. Demonstrating, once again, her gift for spellbinding ... (Goodreads)
The Remnant
by Tim LaHaye
A post-apocalyptic tale of faith and survival as a small group of believers struggle to survive amidst the devastation.
The Remnant begins immediately after the end of, Desecration, . The Great Tribulation unfolds, with one million believers gathered in Petra under the protection of God as Global Community Supreme ... (Wikipedia)
Death in Holy Orders
by P.D. James
A detective investigates a suspicious death at a remote theological college.
Dalgliesh visits Saint Anselm's in a semi-official capacity to follow up the death of a student some time previously as the student's father was not satisfied with the verdict. Whilst there, a ... (Wikipedia)
The Divine Invasion
by Philip K. Dick
A divine being returns to Earth to save humanity from an evil ruler. A tale of love, redemption, and the power of faith.
After a fatal car accident on Earth, Herb Asher is placed into cryonic suspension as he waits for a spleen replacement. Clinically dead, Herb experiences lucid dreams while in suspended animation and ... (Wikipedia)
The Expected One
by Kathleen McGowan
A historical fiction novel about a woman who discovers she is the descendant of Mary Magdalene and Jesus Christ.
Two thousand years ago, Mary Magdalene hid a set of scrolls in the rocky foothills of the French Pyrenees, a gospel that contained her own version of the events and characters of the New Testament. ... (Goodreads)
The Complete Poetry and Prose
by William Blake
A collection of works exploring the power of imagination, religion, and revolution.
Since its first publication in 1965, this edition has been widely hailed as the best available text of Blake's poetry and prose. Now revised, it includes up-to-date work on variants, chronology of ... (Goodreads)
Tribulation Force
by Tim LaHaye
A group of believers battle the Antichrist to save the world from the coming apocalypse.
Rayford Steele , Chloe Steele , Buck Williams and Bruce Barnes find themselves left behind. This group of believers, as well as others left behind but becoming believers, are otherwise known as " ... (Wikipedia)
لأنك الله: رحلة إلى السماء السابعة
by علي بن جابر الفيفي
A quest for spiritual enlightenment, guided by an angel who reveals the secrets of the divine.
كتاب يتحدث عن بعض أسماء الله الحسنى وكيف نعيشها في حياتنا حرص المؤلف أن يكون الكتاب مناسباً لمن هم متوسطي الثقافة، ويكون ناسباً للمحتاج و المريض و السليم ... (Goodreads)
Desecration
by Tim LaHaye
A battle of good vs. evil, as the forces of evil attempt to desecrate the Temple in Jerusalem.
The exciting ninth book in the Left Behind series that has sold over 2.5 million copies in hardcover is now available in trade paperback. In November 2001 "Desecration" was #1 on the "New York Times, ... (Goodreads)
Dark Rivers of the Heart
by Dean Koontz
A man confronts his inner demons on a suspenseful journey of redemption.
Spencer Grant is a man with a tainted, yet shadowy past with a lovable dog, Rocky, who together embark on a quest to find a life in a woman named Valerie Keene, whom he meets in a nightclub. Grant ... (Wikipedia)
Homeric Hymns
by Homer
Collection of 33 hymns to various Greek gods and goddesses, praising their powers and legends.
Composed for recitation at festivals, these 33 songs were written in honour of the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. They recount the key episodes in the lives of the gods, and ... (Goodreads)
The Hades Factor
by Robert Ludlum
A deadly virus threatens to wipe out humanity, and a team of scientists must race against time to find a cure and stop those responsible.
While in a retrieve operation of a virus in Berlin, the Covert One agent Rachel Russell is double-crossed by two dirty agents; she kills them and escapes, trying to find a hiding place and someone to ... (Wikipedia)
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