In 1244 a man wrapped in a coarse black coat entered Konya & so into the life of Islam' s most celebrated poet & mystic Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi A wanderer & spiritual vagabond Shams of Tabriz proceeded to wrestle with Rumi's soul What he wanted from his protege was for him to embody a wilder more robust spirituality that would enable him to embrace life' s rawness more completely than any saint had done in the past Warriors of Love gives a fresh interpretation of a selection of 49 poems that were written by Rumi as metaphors for his love of God as well as his friend Shams the Wild One This essential volume also

Includes:: a comprehensive introduction on the life & times of Rumi & his friendship with Shams the historical facts of their encounter Sufism the Mevlevi Order of Dervishes the new dimension that Shams brought to Islamic spirituality & the importance of friendship as a true path to God

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In 1905 Edwin Arnold created a character that many feel changed the course of Science Fiction & that character's name was Lt Gullivar Jones Though its reception was lukewarm at the time of its publication Arnold's tale of Gullivar's journey to mars & falling in love with a Martian princess is thought by many to have inspired the Martian tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs written some six years later Dynamite Entertainment is proud to bring these characters together telling the story of their first meeting! The time is post Civil War America Lt Gullivar Jones a distinguished Navy officer is tired of not receiving the promotion he feels he deserves & desperately needs to be able to marry his fiance While sulking through the streets of New York Gullivar encounters an aged man & a strange carpet that appears to have originated in the far east Little does he know that this carpet will become the vehicle that will transport him not only through space but time as well as he is hurtled into the past present & future of John Carter's Barsoom In the past Gullivar meets the beautiful Princess Heru a mysterious Red Woman whose secrets lead him directly to Barsoom's present where he forges an uneasy alliance with the Warlord of Mars John Carter & his beloved wife Dejah Thoris all before hurtling into the future where Barsoom faces a threat unlike any it has known before! ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play THE FREEDOM OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT THE STRUGGLE AGAINST SLAVERY & TYRANNY Kazakhstan 1729 A ferocious Mongol tribe sweeps across the steppes & Kazakh sultans leave their people to fend for themselves Young Sartai & other survivors flee to the mountains but revenge drives Sartai & his friends back to the steppe where he falls in love with the beautiful Zere daughter of a local khan who chose to protect his village by working with the hated Mongols Discovering his own strength Sartai assembles a detachment of young warriors & leads them into an historical battle to free his country from decades of terror ...

The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series on the making of England & the fate of his great hero Uhtred of Bebbanburg BBC2's major TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series A fragile peace is about to be broken King Alfred's son Edward & formidable daughter AEthelflaed rule Wessex Mercia & East Anglia But all around the restless Northmen eyeing the rich lands & wealthy churches are mounting raids Uhtred of Bebbanburg the kingdoms' greatest warrior controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester But forces are rising up against him Northmen allied to the Irish led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson are soon joined by the Northumbrians & their strength could prove overwhelming Despite the gathering threat both Edward & AEthelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications But with Uhtred's own daughter married to Ivarson's brother who can be trusted? In the struggle between family & loyalty between personal ambition & political commitment there will be no easy path But a man with a warrior's courage may be able to find it Such a man is Uhtredand this may be his finest hour SPECIFICATIONS testing NULL ...

Coming from the untrammeled & untamable imagination of world-renowned fantasy artist Lisa Parker this fantastic jigsaw is exclusively available from Nemesis Now Two wolves in a snow-covered landscape stand in front of a pool of water the full moon in the clear night sky behind them One stands vigilant the other dips to drink from the pool but both stare directly at you The vivid artwork means that the heat of the wolves breath in the crisp night air can almost be felt Measuring 70 by 50cm the jigsaw is 1000 pieces making it a challenge your entire wolf pack can enjoy SPECIFICATIONSDesigner Lisa Parker Category Wolves Function Jigsaws Weight 08333 kg Primary Colour Blue Secondary Colour White ...

Exclusive to Nemesis Now from the wild untamed imagination of internationally-recognised artist Lisa Parker this Fantasy figurine is cast in high-quality bronze resin Two wolves stand in a frozen landscape in front of a pool One stands alert & vigilant the other steps into the pool to drink from it but still looks straight ahead With Lisa Parker&8217;s gift for bringing wilderness & wild animals to life through art this piece is sure to bring the untamed wildness of the far north to any home A perfect gift for those who feels the call of the wild Officially Licensed Bronze Lisa Parker Figurine Based on her Warriors of Winter artwork Cast in the finest resin Given a bronzed finish 35cm ...

Two wolves in a snow-covered landscape stand in front of a pool of water the full moon in the clear night sky behind them One stands vigilant the other dips to drink from the pool but both stare directly at you The vivid artwork means that the heat of the wolves breath in the crisp night air can almost be felt This stylish & durable purse is held firmly shut with a metal clasp ensuring the contents are kept secure Perfect for the nature lover who also enjoys shopping in style SPECIFICATIONS Designer Lisa Parker Category Wolves Function Purses Weight 00620kg Primary Colour White Secondary Colour Blue ...

From the wild & magical imagination of talented fantasy artist Lisa Parker this cushion is available exclusively through Nemesis Now Two white wolves stand in a frozen landscape in front of a pool One stands alert & vigilant the other steps into the pool to drink from it but still looks straight ahead Behind them a full moon illuminates a frozen landscape Not only can this cushion bring the call of the wild & the crisp air of an untamed northern wilderness to any room its in but its also extremely comfortable making it perfect for any sofa bed or armchair SPECIFICATIONS Designer Lisa Parker Category Wolves Function Cushions Weight 05200kg Primary Colour White Secondary Colour Blue ...

In a frozen forest in the far north two arctic wolves stand next to a pool illuminated by the full moon One bends down to drink the other stands cautiously but both are looking directly at you with trepidation Behind them the silhouetted forest rises up With a white ribbon for keeping your place sitting comfortably between the high-quality sheets this easy-to-carry journal is great for recording wildlife observations on any expedition to the Yukon SPECIFICATIONSDesigner Lisa Parker Category Wolves Function Journal Collection Weight 02825 kg Primary Colour White Secondary Colour Blue ...

Lisa Parker brings us this stunning embossed purse featuring Warriors of Winter artwork Two white wolves stand in a frozen ...