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John Milton's great 17th-century epic draws upon Bible stories and classical mythology to explore the meaning of existence, as understood by people of the Western world. Its roots lie in the Genesis account of the world's creation and the first humans. Its focus is a poetic interpretation "Of Man's first disobedience, and the fruit / Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste / Brought death into the world, and all our woe / With...
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The prequel to the 2012 Academy Award® nominee Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory, this documentary revisits the chilling mystery at the heart of HBO's award-winning special, Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills, profiling a trio of Arkansas teenagers convicted of murdering three 8-year-old boys. In this fascinating examination of the horrific crime and of the judicial system, directors Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky bring new insight to...
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Book 1 in the Passion in Paradise seriesSerena Graham is looking forward to the vacation of a lifetime—a week at Paradise Resort, a Caribbean hideaway where she'll be able to indulge her every sexual fantasy with complete abandon and total anonymity. For the next week, she's Sexy Siren Serena and she'll do whatever she wants—with whomever she wants.Michael Donovan planned a week at Paradise Resort to research his next erotic crime novel,
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John Milton's sequel to Paradise Lost chronicles the temptation of Christ as represented in the Gospel of Luke. This epic poem portrays Jesus Christ, the son of God, in a plain and human light. Told in a more straight-forward manner, this work shows Milton's maturity as a poet as he attempts to reverse the "loss" of Paradise.
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A reluctant bride finds that marriage can set one free in surprising ways in this delightful Regency romance.
Having run from two previous engagements, Caterina Chester knows that marriage cannot be avoided for much longer. But to be parceled off as part of a wager to clear her family's debts? Sold to society's most disreputable rake? Caterina is outraged at the proposal.
Yet Sir Chase Boston, for all his impeccable manners and charm, reveals...
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Green Paradise volume 5
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Siwa is an island in the middle of the desert where the Great Sand Sea comes to rest at the foot of the date palms. This large oasis, bordered by two lakes of turquoise blue, is unique in Egypt and attracts travelers in search of authenticity.
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Green Paradise volume 4
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Today, Madagascar has opened up and is finally showing itself to visitors, revealing the extent of its incredible natural and human resources.
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Green Paradise volume 3
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Known as the driest desert in the world, the Atacama stretches 1,500 miles along the Andes Cordillera. Spectacular droughts help to preserve archaeological sites dating back to the origins of the indigenous Likan Antai people.
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Green Paradise volume 7
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Today, Sri Lanka is known principally for the beauty and great diversity of its landscapes: heavenly beaches, mountains, falls, famous tea plantations and forests. This country has begun to preserve its ecological resources for future travelers.
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Green Paradise volume 8
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Cut off from the rest of the world for 30 years, Laos is slowly opening up to tourism, but its environment and cultures are fragile. From the fishing villages to the forests in northern Laos, meet people who develop designs of environmental protection.
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Green Paradise volume 6
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With its wide open spaces and pristine coastline, the province of KwaZulu-Natal has become one of the South Africa's eco-tourism havens. Away from the carefree atmosphere of its beaches, visitors witness the well-preserved flora and fauna.
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Green Paradise volume 9
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Surrounded on three sides by ocean, Margaret River in Western Australia is a small peninsula nestled in a corner of paradise! Its thousands of miles of coastlines and beaches contain magical, deserted, primeval places. Go surfind and pick wine grapes.
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Green Paradise volume 10
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In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the Tuamotus is one of the larges archipelagos in French Polynesia. Displaying stunning beauty, the islands now face the challenge of preserving the ecosystem of their coral gardens.
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Green Paradise volume 2
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At 1,100 km from the U.S. border, the Baja California peninsula is a succession of beaches and creeks in Pacific Ocean. Each year, millions of whales come to reproduce in the preserved waters of the peninsula.
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Green Paradise volume 1
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Journey to Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean. observe sea tortoises, dolphins, albatrosses and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
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Green Paradise volume 3
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Take a voyage to the rhythm and the undulations of the dunes of the Moroccan desert. These immense landscapes seem frozen for eternity, carved by capricious winds.
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Green Paradise volume 7
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In contrast to its neighboring islands, which are volcanic, New Caledonia is a fragment of a former continent that broke away some 250 million years ago. Its flora and fauna are totally unique, and evolved in a vacuum. Discover these marvels in a personal way, through encounters with the people who cherish this protected wilderness.
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Green Paradise volume 1
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Explore the lesser known jungles, mountains, and lakes of the Dominican Republic. The country allows a glimpse at the history of the Tainos Indians, and a listen to the sound of the merengue music and dance, the great local rival to salsa music and dance.
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Green Paradise volume 5
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The Seychelles Islands never cease to live up to their image as a Garden of Eden. These granite islands, the oldest on Earth, were only colonized in the 18th century, and thus the natural beauty has largely been preserved.
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