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Catholic sisters from many countries around the world come to the United States to minister and to study. The authors of this book combined forces to document and understand this phenomenon. Together they located more than 4, 000 "international sisters" who are in the United States for formation, studies, or ministry, from 83 countries spread over six continents. This book examines the experience of these sisters in depth and offers valuable s...

Reproduction of the original: 1492 by Mary Johnson

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Jannie somehow finds herself in Brazil a place called Bahia that she had never been to and doesn't know a soul. An unexpected life transformation she never thought was possible. A lonely woman on a journey managed to conquer fear and insecurity. A single thought turned into a momentary flair of passion that sparks the journey. Desperation and confusion awakens clarity once living life in a box desiring to live up to others' expectations and de...

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The Bible Story is the first in a trilogy of books written for Benziger Brothers by the team of Rev. George Johnson, Rev. Jerome Hannan and Sister Mary Dominica--the other two being the well-loved Bible History and The Story of the Church. While these others are respectively intended for the intermediate and upper grades, this little volume seeks to introduce younger students to the "greatest book in all the world." Using the best pedagogical ...

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The nuggets of wisdom on giving in this book will change your life. I have applied them to my life for years and they have become a part of me. The Word of God has to become rooted and grounded in your spirit until it becomes your reality. There are so many distractions in our world today that we must remain focused on what God has called us to do. If you are doing things that are taking you away from your God-given destiny, I encourage you to...

Welcome to the age of airships. It is a world powered by steam and innovation, ruled by an elusive empress at its heart. Seventeen year-old Jorun is not part of this world. Hers is one of hidden tunnel networks and lights that dance across night skies, on that has remained separate from the rest of society for over a thousand years. This all changes when a boy appears from nowhere, raving about invaders from a faraway land...

Domino Blanken was supposed to be stupid. That was the first lie her parents told. Then again, Kay Ross is no stranger to dishonesty. Seventeen, notoriously standoffish, and belonging to one of EnglandÕs most powerful Ñand hatedÑ families, Kay has been surrounded by liars from the beginning. But when Domino is found dead, Kay realizes the secrets of her world run much deeper than the surface. Queens, ghosts, rivals, and friends . . . everyone ...

Excerpt from Indian Legends of the Cuyamaca MountainsCuyamaca is evidently a Spanish corruption of the Indian words Ah-ha' Kwe-ah-mac' (water Beyond), a name used by the Indians, first to designate a location high on the middle mountain, but afterward applied to the entire group.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an impo...

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Excerpt from Longfellow's Early HomePortland and Willard, and then the railroad bridge, you climb a steep, gravelly hill, and turn into State Street. It would be hard to find a prettier street in any city. Clean and wide, with magnificent trees on either hand, handsome houses Of brick and stone, many Of them half covered with a luxuriant growth Of ivy or woodbine, with spacious, well kept lawns, here and there an old - fashioned wooden dwellin...

Excerpt from Aloha Other PoemsAnd the Iarches, studded with brilliants, gleam, As they bend in the sunlight to kiss the stream, While far in the glade, 'mid the rushes deep, The brook is cradled and gone to sleep.The lea¿ess trees in the darksome wood Stand like hoary giants, brave and rude.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproductio...

Excerpt from Memorials of Charles StoddardHE letters Of Mr. Stoddard, which form the chief part Of this volume, with various memo ries to serve as connecting links, are prepared for the public at the request Of friends. These friends believe that the example of his life may prove a stimulus and encouragement to others, because like achievements are Open to all. Its purity was its glory, its heroism was an unconquerable purpose to follow the tr...

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The second instalment in The Other Horizons trilogy asks, is it braver to trust your enemy, or braver to stand alone?