Books published by publisher Waking Lion Press 2008

Uncluttered by the complexities of plot and character that daunt so many readers of the longer Russian masterpieces, Tolstoy's tales illumine eternal truths with forceful brevity. While inspired by the sense of spiritual certainty, their narrative quality, subtle humor, and visionary power lift them far above the common run of "religious" literature. Moralists purport to tell us what our lives should mean, and how we should live them. Tolstoy, on the other hand, has an uncanny gift for simply conveying what it means to be truly alive Tolstoy is one of the great masters of fiction--and of Christian fiction. And the stories you will find here are many of his best. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 6-by-9-inch format by Waking Lion Press.

Originally published in 1870, Jules Verne?s amazing undersea adventure is one of the earliest science fiction novels ever written. Since that time, generations of readers have plunged below the waves with Captain Nemo and his first-ever submarine, The Nautilus. Now you can join them on a voyage of exploration and the imagination. Newly designed and typeset in large-print format by Waking Lion Press.

In first-century Judea, Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is betrayed by his childhood friend Messala and given a life sentence as a Roman galley slave. After Ben-Hur saves the life of his commander during a pirate attack, he returns to Galilee a free man but bent on revenge against Messala. His quest for vengeance turns into insurrection, but his life is eventually transformed through his encounters with the Christ. This best-selling novel of redemption has been translated into multiple languages and adapted for radio, stage, television, and several motion pictures. The 1959 movie starring Charlton Heston won eleven Academy Awards. As is often the case, however, the original novel tells a far better tale than the movie. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is absolutely compelling. Lew Wallace's vivid attention to detail and superb writing style make the story as accessible and enjoyable today as when it was first published. Blessed by Pope Leo XIII---the first work of fiction to be so honored---Ben-Hur is one of the great works of American literature. Newly designed and typeset by Waking Lion Press, this edition is printed on archival-quality, acid-free paper for a lifetime of reading enjoyment.

Published 150 years ago, in 1859, The Origin of Species revolutionized science, philosophy, and religion. Others had had formulated evolutionary theories, but it was Charles Darwin who gathered and documented the supporting evidence--on domestic animals and plants, on variability, on sexual selection, on dispersal--that swept most scientists before it. One of the most readable and accessible of the great works of scientific imagination, this is a book everyone should read. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 6-by-9-inch format by Waking Lion Press.

Two of George MacDonald's most fascinating--and meaningful--novels for children. Princess Irene and the intrepid Curdie overthrow the kingdom of the goblins with help from the princess's mysterious and powerful grandmother. More than just children's stories, these novels hold deeper meanings for adult readers who are interested in the spiritual life and the battle between good and evil. Newly designed and typeset by Waking Lion Press.