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In this important new book Jorge Larrain examines the trajectories of modernity and identity in Latin America and their reciprocal relationships.

This book provides a comprehensive and compelling history of the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella form the origins and upbringing of the two rulers, through the events and circumstances of their rule, to the consequences for the following generations.

This is a much needed, concise survey of Arab nationalism both as an historical movement and a doctrine. The author identifies the particular characteristics and development of Arab nationalism and provides a wide-ranging history.

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This book provides an insight into subjects such as catalysis, process intensification, and how to measure the "green" value of a process.

Drawing on the ideas and enthusiasm generated at an IMechE seminar on the subject of statistics for engine optimization, this text presents specially-commissioned material on the subject.

A study of various aspects of the traditional metaphysical doctrines of the Hindu Tradition, along with extensive book and article reviews

Here, then, is our heaven on earth--the Most Blessed Sacrament." -- St. Alphonsus Ligouri Now in Premium UltraSoft! This book was conceived and written by the great St. Alphonsus Liguori to help us grow in the knowledge and love of God and in appreciation for what He has done for us. Designed to be prayed in front the Blessed Sacrament each day over the course of a month, users of this powerful book cannot help but grow closer to Christ. Visit...

Two centuries into the future, the Hundred Concerns, a group of powerful corporations that dominate galactic commerce, have pressured the Commonwealth of Humans into signing a pact with the Haluk, a conquering alien race with nefarious designs. Among the few people who recognize the malevolent intent of the aliens is hotheaded maverick Helly Frost. To prove that the Haluk have created demiclones--genetically engineered individuals who are perf...

The story opens with 10-year-old Tom Playfair being quite a handful for his well-meaning but soft-hearted aunt. (Tom's mother has died.) Mr. Playfair decides to ship his son off to St. Maure's boarding school--an all-boys academy run by Jesuits--to shape him up, as well as to help him make a good preparation for his upcoming First Communion. Tom's adventures are just about to begin. Life at St. Maure's will not be dull!

The authors help Christians understand God's desire to cross barriers to establish closeness, sharing experiences and offering suggestions for living a lifetime with a loving God. "Reflecting God" presents a journey to intimacy by recognizing obstacles and developing habits that bring Christians and those around them to an intimate relationship with God.

Owner of a small African-American bookshop, Miss Cozy has an unique gift: Customers who walk through her door rarely leave without a book that speaks directly to their life. But when Josephine--"Fina"--and Ross arrive in search of an obscure, unpublished manuscript written by a slave woman, Miss Cozy knows that all her visions have been leading her to this magical day. Yet Miss Cozy has no intention of selling the manuscript--no matter the pri...

Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." -Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park's #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing-and reading-for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner-Junie B. Jones! Afternoon kindergarten is having a field day, and Junie B. Jones is team captain! Only, here's the problem. Room Eight keeps on w...

Illus. with black-and-white photos. This revised edition of the popular Random House Step Up(TM) Biography of the great civil-rights leader and advocate for peaceful resistance now includes new text and additional dynamic photos. Reading level: 2.2.

Establecer límites claros es esencial para obtener un estilo de vida sano y balanceado. Un límite es una línea de propiedad personal que marca las cosas de las que somos responsables. En otras palabras, es lo que define quienes somos, o quiénes no somos, y afecta diferentes aspectos de nuestra vida.

From the bestselling author of the Bone Collector novels, soon to be an NBC seriesRune is an aspiring filmmaker with more ambition than political savvy, paying her dues as an assistant cameraperson for the local news. But she's got her eyes on the prize, the network's hot newsmagazine, Current Events-and she's got the story she knows will get her there. Poking around in the video archives, Rune spots a taped interview with Randy Boggs, who's d...

This spirited story of how young George Washington was drawn into the country's struggle for independence gives readers a vivid perspective on a crucial era in American history.

From John Marco comes the epic sequel to his thrilling debut military fantasy, the Jackal of Nar. An infamous warrior is once again caught between two irresistible forces, and his choice may change the world....Prince Richius Vantran, the Jackal of Nar, has fled into exile. Meanwhile, Nar has exploded in civil war. The conflict is being waged between the religious fanatics of Bishop Herrith, who follow the Light of God, and the ruthless follow...

This book is a profound reflection on God's unconditional love for humanity. Yes, we "know" that God loves us, but if we were to be at all times consciously aware of this unconditional love, to accept it, and to act upon it, says the author, we would find our lives transformed. An entire shift in attitude would be demanded. Accepting God's love is accepting God's total passion for humanity and thus Christ's full passion on the cross. Accepting...

In a summer community on the coast of New Hampshire at the turn of the last century, a girl is drawn into a passionate affair with a man nearly three times her age. From the author of "The Pilot's Wife" and now available in paperback, "Fortune's Rocks" explores reckless love and its consequences, the sensual education of a young woman, and how unconscious choices can shape an entire life.