Every culture, in every time, in every part of the world has used prayer as a way to talk to, give thanks to, and requests to a higher being. This Blue Mountain Arts collection represents some of the world"s most famous prayers, as well as popular writings and poetry on the process and rewards of praying. Instrumental in building a better relationship with God, prayer also opens our hearts and minds to a greater spiritual understanding and personal growth. The handmade paper chose for the cover of this book is specially crafted from mulberry trees, with real flower petals, grasses, leaves, and bark embedded in the paper. Using age-old techniques, this paper is made without cutting down trees or harming the natural environment.