Kirjahaku

A deeply thoughtful, deeply irreverent look at the mythology of playGods and Games ties together Joseph Campbell's approach to myth and religion with Johan Huizinga's view of our species as Homo ludens -- "Man the Game-player" -- which suggests that play is a central aspect of the human spirit and human culture. "A comprehensive and clear review.... loaded with quotations both pertinent and entertaining that may be eye-openers both to traditional religionists and readers who may never have thought about play in a philosophical or religious sense." --Publishers Weekly"The breadth of scholarship and the light-handedness of the author, Professor David L. Miller, make this book a movable, digestible and an enjoyable feast." -- Robert Seidenberg, American Imago

A deeply thoughtful, deeply irreverent look at the mythology of playGods and Games ties together Joseph Campbell's approach to myth and religion with Johan Huizinga's view of our species as Homo ludens - "Man the Game-player" - which suggests that play is a central aspect of the human spirit and human culture."A comprehensive and clear review.... loaded with quotations both pertinent and entertaining that may be eye-openers both to traditional religionists and readers who may never have thought about play in a philosophical or religious sense." -Publishers Weekly"The breadth of scholarship and the light-handedness of the author, Professor David L. Miller, make this book a movable, digestible and an enjoyable feast." - Robert Seidenberg, American Imago

Kids, are you all excited to know about the precious secret the fairy whispered to Elle?Would you like to befriend a shining star in the night sky?Read the book and find out all about the love and kindness we could offer to all the people around us.This book reminds us that the world needs more kindness and people with warm hearts to spread joy and love.

I Want to Be a Lawyer is an aspirational rhyming story that follows Liam. As a kid Liam knows he wants to be a lawyer. He imagines himself standing in court and making his case. He imagines helping anyone and everyone. Liam knows it will take a lot of work to follow his dream. School, tests, and more school. But Liam is determined. Follow along and learn how Liam becomes a lawyer and ultimately full fills his dream.

I Want to Be a Slacker is a humorous tale about a boy who sees his parents working hard. All he wants to do is relax and watch tv. He doesn't dream of becoming a doctor or firefighter. Instead, this little boy dreams of being a slacker. He goes to talk to his retired grandfather who explains how everyone becomes a slacker one day. Read along with this rhyming story and encourage your little one to relax and follow their hobbies.