J. Richard Smith Ordre des livres

Exploring religious imagery and pilgrimage, the narrative intertwines travelogue elements with an examination of significant locations from the New Testament. J. Richard Smith delves into the history and meaning of icons, offering insights into the spiritual journeys tied to these sacred sites. The book invites readers to experience the profound connections between faith, art, and the landscapes that shaped biblical narratives.

Exercising the brain is a generally accepted positive activity for older adults. Maintaining cognitive function as we age receives considerable attention in newspapers, magazines and television commercials. Numerous retirement communities offer brain exercise classes as an amenity. In addition, many older adults use puzzles and games to exercise their brains.Dr. Richard J. Smith is professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin–Madison and recipient of a Distinguished Teaching Award from that university. Since his retirement in 1990, Dr. Smith has written numerous short stories and published four other books, Life After Eighty, Once Upon a Christmas, Musings of an Old Man and Tales from a Twilight House, written during the seven years he has resided in Bradenton, Florida, Westminster Retirement Community. The prose and poetry in Brain Exercises for Older Adults were written during his long career.

George is a recently widowed seventy-nine-year-old. He nearly made it as a rock star in the 1960s and he's not happy. Tara is his teenage granddaughter and she's taken refuge from her bickering parents by living with George. Toby is George's son-in-law and he wants George in a care home.

Maybe some things are better left unexplained...

What started out as an innocent board game inspired Rich Smith to undertake a daring crime spree across the United States - a journey to break the dumbest American laws on the statute books.

So you think you’re a cheeky monkey? Have a look at this book and see if you’re really cheeky or not!

'When it snows, ain't it thrilling!' A joyous celebration of the most wonderful time of the year, based on the bestselling song Winter Wonderland, as sung by Grammy award-winnerPeggy Lee. The book comes with an accompanying CD which includes a much-loved recording of the song by Peggy Lee and an exclusive reading, too.

The Journey introduces readers to practices such as repetitive prayer, trance and chant, combined with health pursuits such as walking and swimming, and is illustrated with two of his own personal pilgrimages - to Patmos and Jerusalem.

The book presents a comprehensive exploration of the Qing dynasty, delving into various aspects such as language, philosophy, religion, art, literature, and social customs. Richard J. Smith, a distinguished historian, offers a nuanced and authoritative perspective that serves as an essential introduction to late imperial Chinese culture and society. Through systematic discussion, it highlights the complexities and richness of this historical period.

Britain is a nation of good sports - literally, it turns out, given our country's wonderful array of eccentric and bizarrely inventive pastimes. the Wars of the Roses, but put down your Jules Rimet trophy Brazil, hand back your Rugby World Cup South Africa, and pick up your flonking stick - it's time to learn about the sports that really matter .