Download or read book Brides in the Desert written by Saskia Murk-Jansen and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beguine movement arose in Europe during the thirteenth century and consisted of women living together in chastity and poverty, doing works of Christian charity. Although many of their number were wealthy, this urban phenomenon had no founder, no single rule, and no agreed way of life. The Beguine movement was part of a yearning to democratize religion, and it produced four great writers.Saskia Murk-Jansen, a specialist in medieval women's mysticism, looks at the lives and works of Beatrijs of Nazareth, Mechtild of Magdeburg, Hadewijch, and Marguerite Porete. These mystics used images, metaphor, and paradox to express the numinous aspect of God. They pioneered vernacular literature and forged theological visions out of their own experience. Their writings provide an invaluable supplement to the work of their male contemporaries.Saskia Murk-Jansen probes the key images in Beguine spirituality including the soul as the bride of God, suffering as an integral part of a relationship with the Holy One, and the desert as a place to focus on the transcendent. In this excellent, balanced treatment, Murk-Jansen clearly outlines the development of the movement, pointing to its influence as well as its repression by church authorities.
Download or read book Desert Prince Bride of Innocence written by Lynne Graham and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The king’s brother stirs up scandal with an innocent nanny in this royal romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Prince Jasim bin Hamid al Rais was concerned that his womanizing elder brother was bewitched by his child’s nanny—the throne of Quaram could be threatened by scandal! Though Elinor Tempest appeared to be a fragile beauty, Jasim wasn’t fooled; he’d deal with this strumpet himself. . . . Only after he’d ruthlessly seduced her did Jasim discover Elinor really had been a virgin—and she’d fallen pregnant! A royal baby couldn’t be born out of wedlock so, faster than the desert wind, Elinor became Jasim’s unwanted bride. . . . Originally published in 2009.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books Desert written by Miranda Macquitty and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-05-31 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warm deserts make up an estimated 1/5 of the Earth's surface and present unique challenges to the creatures, plants, and people that survive the temperature extremes. Desert is a detailed guide to some of the most inhospitable places on Earth, and offers spectacular full-color photographs to give readers an "eyewitness" view of life in the desert. See thestunning sand dunes of the Namib Desert, a Bedouin in full wedding dress, the desert in bloom, a jewel wasp, and a camel's regalia. Learn how sand dunes form, how a few honeypot ants store food for a whole nest in their own bodies, and howa mummy is preserved in sand. Discover why a Tuareg woman never uncovers her face, what makes a dromedary different from a Bactrian camel, the mystery of Timbuktu, and why some desert animals have big ears, and much, much more! Discover the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live in them.
Download or read book Desert Wedding written by Alexandra Scott and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage…or mirage? She'd gone to the desert to escape from the past. And in Nathan Trehearn's arms, Georgia Maitland thought she'd found her future. The honeymoon wasn't even over when reality intruded in the shape of Nathan's past: a glamorous woman who claimed to be "Mrs. Trehearn." Had their desert wedding been merely a mirage?
Download or read book Innocent s Desert Wedding Contract written by Heidi Rice and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sheikh, his innocent…and their desert wedding deal! USA TODAY bestselling author Heidi Rice is stirring up plenty of drama in this royal marriage of convenience romance! A practical agreement… An indisputable desire! Sheikh Karim needs a fiancée in order to avoid royal retribution from his tyrant father. Orla Calhoun needs to save her family’s legendary stud farm. The “no sex” clause of their contract should make things simple…if they can contain their simmering chemistry! Orla’s rich-girl reputation belies years of hard work and her most protected secret: she’s a virgin! That’s never been an issue, until the intense attraction between her and Karim refuses to subside. That attraction becomes unavoidable when duty calls Karim—and his bride-to-be—back to Zafar… From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Download or read book The Desert Bride written by Lynne Graham and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ex-lovers unexpectedly reunite and renew mutual passions and desires in this sexy, steamy romance. “I am a close acquaintance of Crown Prince Razul’s!” Rash words indeed. Bethany was desperate to stop her deportation for Datar, and only Razul could help her. But she’d tried so hard to forget him—they’d been involved two years before, and back then Bethany hadn’t been able to handle such a proud, passionate man. Bethany got to stay in Datar. However, by renewing her “close” acquaintance with Razul she paid his price—he demanded she become his wife.
Download or read book His Defiant Desert Queen written by Jane Porter and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Sheikh Mikael catches notorious model Jemma Copeland flaunting Saidia's laws—and her body—in his desert, he knows one thing: revenge against his family's destruction is within his reach! To achieve it he makes Jemma an offer: imprisonment or marriage. With her life shattered by the scandal that rocked her family, Jemma needed that modeling job. She didn't know that she was breaking the law! But Mikael's outrageous proposal pushes her beyond shock…to utter fury. If he expects her to be a meek, pliable bride, this arrogant sheikh has another think coming!
Download or read book Rustic Wedding Chic written by Maggie Lord and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RusticWeddingChic.com is the number one online resource for rustic & country weddings. Rustic weddings are the hottest alternative to the traditional hotel ballroom, allowing couples to make their day more personal. Maggie Lord, founder of RusticWeddingChic.com shares inspiration, ideas and advice on planning a rustic and country wedding. Get an insider’s look at real weddings set in rustic locations, country and farm destinations, and backyard venues, all with an independent, eco-friendly and creative approach. Rustic Wedding Chic is also the inspiration for a collection of rustic wedding favors and goods from Whispering Pines.
Download or read book Bride Behind the Desert Veil written by Abby Green and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sheikh is in for a surprise when he meets his new bride, in this marriage of convenience romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green. The stranger at the altar… Is the woman he was meant to forget! Sharif Marchetti is deliberate. Controlled. Especially in his strategic choice of a royal bride. So after surrendering to his instincts with a mystery woman, he must erase their desert encounter from his memory. Until they meet a second time…moments before they exchange wedding vows! Princess Aaliyah Mansour is stunned that her arranged marriage is with the man who’d stirred her soul. She was prepared for a union that left her independence and defenses intact. Not a jet-set lifestyle with a husband who’s the ultimate distraction… From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all The Marchetti Dynasty books: Book 1: The Maid’s Best Kept Secret Book 2: The Innocent Behind the Scandal Book 3: Bride Behind the Desert Veil
Download or read book Desert Brides 3 Book Box Set written by Lynne Graham and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sheikh's Innocent Bride Desert prince Shahir bin Harith al Assad has three simple rules: never sleep with a virgin, never get involved with an employee and never get married... But rules are made to be broken! Kirsten Ross is innocent and penniless, and Shahir can't resist her. Soon she's pregnant with the sheikh's baby. Prince Shahir's honor dictates only one thing: Kirsten must become his bride! The Desert Sheikh's Captive Wife Tilda Crawford was regretting her short–lived romance with Rashad, the crown prince of Bakhar. Now, with her impoverished family indebted to him, Rashad was blackmailing Tilda by insisting she pay up...as his concubine! Soon Tilda was the arrogant sheikh's captive in his faraway desert kingdom. Then Rashad publicly acknowledged her as his woman... and under the law of Bakhar they were now bound together forever...as husband and wife! The Sheikh's Prize When Sheikh Zahir Ra'if Quarishi took a Western woman as his wife, it caused outrage among his people. And marrying Sapphire Marshall turned out to be the biggest mistake of Zahir's life. Sapphire fled the kingdom before sharing the marriage bed, leaving Zahir to face the shame alone – and his bank account five million dollars lighter. Now his ex–wife has been spotted in his desert and before she can run again, Zahir plans to banish her from his mind once and for all, beginning with reclaiming his wedding night!
Download or read book THE SHEIKH S GUARDED HEART written by Satomi Tsuya and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rescued by a sheik in a foreign land… Lucy has traveled to Ramal Hamrah to chase her new husband, who stole all of her money right after their wedding. However, confused in this foreign desert land, she soon gets into a terrible car accident. Right before her car explodes, she’s rescued by a stranger. When Lucy wakes up, she finds herself in the strong arms of a beautiful, angelic man. The man who saved her is Hanif, the prince of Ramal Hamrah. As he’s volunteered to protect her in his palace!
Download or read book West Texas Bride written by Madeline Baker and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2014-03-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She'd come to Texas for a little R and R, but after meeting her sexy riding instructor, sophisticated Carly Kirkwood began experiencing sleepless nights filled with vivid dreams. For Zane Roan Eagle was like no man she'd ever met, and his chiseled Lakota features made Carly wild with anticipation every time he was in her presence. Before long, their days were filled with lingering looks and their nights with yearning. And although Carly always believed she belonged in Los Angeles, the thought of leaving Zane created an ache deep in her heart. Could this die-hard city girl conceive a future as a West Texas bride?
Download or read book Desert Bride written by Joanne Redd and published by Dell Publishing Company. This book was released on 1989 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful young Englishwoman, captured by pirates and imprisoned in a harem, is rescued by a bold American sea captain who wins her in a slave auction and makes her his bride. Sizzling desert romance from the award-winning author of To Love an Eagle.
Download or read book Desert Brides written by Lynne Graham and published by Mills & Boon. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sheikh's Innocent Bride Desert prince Shahir bin Harith al Assad has three simple rules: never sleep with a virgin, never get involved with an employee and never get married... But rules are made to be broken! Kirsten Ross is innocent and penniless, and Shahir can't resist her. Soon she's pregnant with the sheikh's baby. Prince Shahir's honor dictates only one thing: Kirsten must become his bride! The Desert Sheikh's Captive Wife Tilda Crawford was regretting her short-lived romance with Rashad, the crown prince of Bakhar. Now, with her impoverished family indebted to him, Rashad was blackmailing Tilda by insisting she pay up...as his concubine! Soon Tilda was the arrogant sheikh's captive in his faraway desert kingdom. Then Rashad publicly acknowledged her as his woman... and under the law of Bakhar they were now bound together forever...as husband and wife! The Sheikh's Prize When Sheikh Zahir Ra'if Quarishi took a Western woman as his wife, it caused outrage among his people. And marrying Sapphire Marshall turned out to be the biggest mistake of Zahir's life. Sapphire fled the kingdom before sharing the marriage bed, leaving Zahir to face the shame alone – and his bank account five million dollars lighter. Now his ex-wife has been spotted in his desert and before she can run again, Zahir plans to banish her from his mind once and for all, beginning with reclaiming his wedding night!
Download or read book The New Testament on Sexuality written by William Loader and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fifth and final installment of William Loader's authoritative, acclaimed series on attitudes toward sexuality in the ancient world. Sexual themes are never far beneath the surface where there are human beings. This was certainly the case for Christians in the first-century world. Some began in a strongly Jewish context and worked out their faith in dialogue with their scriptural heritage. Others had to work out their sexual ethics in a world strongly influenced by Greco-Roman ideals and practices. In The New Testament on Sexuality William Loader explores the relevant cultural contexts and looks at New Testament texts related to sexuality, highlighting both the warnings about sexual wrongdoing and the affirmations of sexual union. He deals with specific themes such as divorce, same-sex relations, women and men in leadership, and celibacy; individual behavior, gender roles and rules, preferences, and hopes also fall under the scope of his investigation. Broad-ranging and thorough, this book engages both the biblical texts and the diverse ways in which they have been interpreted.
Download or read book Innocent s Desert Wedding Contract written by Heidi Rice and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sheikh, his innocent…and their desert wedding deal! USA TODAY bestselling author Heidi Rice is stirring up plenty of drama in this royal marriage of convenience romance! A practical agreement...an indisputable desire! Sheikh Karim needs a fiancée in order to avoid royal retribution from his tyrant father. Orla Calhoun needs to save her family’s legendary stud farm. The ‘no sex’ clause of their contract should make things simple...if they can contain their simmering chemistry! Orla’s rich-girl reputation belies years of hard work and her most protected secret: she’s a virgin! That’s never been an issue, until the intense attraction between her and Karim refuses to subside. That attraction becomes unavoidable when duty calls Karim — and his bride-to-be — back to Zafar... Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Download or read book A Bride from the Desert written by Grant Allen and published by New York : Fenno. This book was released on 1896 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
