A beautiful volume and the first to explore the full range of Cincinnati-born Edward Potthast's art, including his European works.

An Invincible Summer Within is a book of sessions of contemplation (meditation) practice. It is for anyone who wants to be happy and good, for beginners or "experts," religious believers or secular humanists. It is for young adults (the pious and the "nones") and adults, for professors, students, campus ministers, dancers, carpenters, lawyers, plumbers, teachers, corporate workers--all who seek to be happy and good. It is for use alone or in circles of contemplation (meditation) practice. To be happy and good, a person needs to acquire (slowly, patiently, gently) over the course of their lives the skill set of regular access to their inner lives, where their true (distinct from false) self resides in a great landscape of stillness, simplicity, and presence--listening, awake, mindful. This regular access is encounter with a Source within us which mitigates fear, regret, anxiety, anger, pain, chaos, and resentment. This book provides practice achieving this regular access.

The 'correct' use of English has been the subject of vigorous debate in recent years. But what defines 'correctness' in our use of language? And how has this altered over time? In this authoritative survey of the history of the English language, the author examines how linguistic traditions have changed and developed over the centuries to produce the language that we are familiar with today. Taking present-day usage as its starting point, the book uses a topic-based approach to explore the historical development of vocabulary, grammar, syntax, sounds and spellings, thus providing both a firm sense of the structure of the language and an outline of its history.

Elizabeth gradually finds herself feeling at home in the luxurious surroundings of the imperial palace. Her diaries detail tender exchanges of gifts, enchanting dances at opulent events, and a refreshing seaside retreat, all while her affection for Leonhardt deepens. Meanwhile, Leonhardt grapples with the complexities of a future that is constantly shifting under his feet, dedicating himself to mastering his unique aura. Thrilling sword battles against daring pirates and whimsical escapades fueled by magic color their days. However, they must also contend with the machinations of the avaricious Duke and Duchess. Join us as the love story of the future Emperor and Empress continues in the second installment of The Emperor Reverses Time.

Illustrated throughout with rare stills, and organized so as to provide historical context, this book surveys an array of films that have offered us glimpses of a life that is meaningful, free from strife, devoid of pain and privation, and full of harmony in every sense.