Batho Shenzi is selected to be this summer's archaeological assistant for the mysterious Tanda Vas at the ruins of Hol Kandar, the old stone city. Accompanied by his best friend Barjen. he sets out on what he believes will be a pleasant, even exciting break from their everyday life in the quiet town of Sansa Lae. Very soon, though, he finds that they've ridden headlong into a metaphysical adventure, a quest that leads far beyond this world and...
For Mark Chelmsley, it's another new house and another new school, this time in boring New Hampshire. Mr. Maxwell, the science teacher, doesn't like kids like Mark. Rich kids. Slackers. So when Mr. Maxwell announces that the class is going to camp in the woods, Mark doesn't want to participate.
Lady--the word brings to mind a host of associations, many of which call to mind costume dramas or tea-sipping debutantes. That is, until this book that brushes the cobwebs off and makes "lady" relevant to every girl and woman--whether her role model is Audrey Hepburn, Oprah Winfrey, Madeleine Albright, Lauryn Hill, or Mia Hamm.
Take the best seat in the house for this thrilling history that's so much more than the story of a building: discover the triumphs, the tears, and the tenacity of North Carolina sports and its legends.For more than half a century, William Neal Reynolds Coliseum was at the forefront of college basketball. When filled to capacity, 12, 000 fans joined together to create the noise and heat that defined game night. Indeed, Reynolds Coliseum brought...
This poignant, evocative, and masterfully told story follows a young man and woman who embark together on an emotional journey that will bring them joy, heartache, and ultimately, understanding.
This gripping story of faith triumphant celebrates the live of four Redemptorists--Bishop Charnetsky and three companions--who in 2001 were beatified by Pope John Paul II along with 23 other martyrs for the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Bring the flavorful food of Washington to the table with this collection of over 350 of the state's most popular recipes. From succulent Dungeness crab to flaky apple pie or savory salmon, Washington offers a range of cuisine from posh to potluck.
Great value -- hundreds of tested and perfected recipes plus informative tips -- all in one economical resource.More than 380 recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, stews, main dishes, and desserts.Bonus chapters offer 5-ingredient recipes and one-dish meals.
Have you ever wondered why God waited until Abraham was 99 years old to bless him with Isaac? Why did He pick the uneloquent Moses to speak for Him? Could He do no better than Gideon? Rahab was a prostitute. Elijah was a hot head. Leah never won a beauty contest. Jacob was no role model. Peter failed the loyalty test. Paul was a zealous persecutor of the Church. The uncomfortable truth is that God is pleased to work through the weaknesses of o...
Set before the Holocaust in the tiny Polish shtetl of Proszowice, each interconnected story follows the young protagonist through the pleasures and humiliations of childhood and rites of manhood, as he fights against historical, social and psychological forces that threaten to pull him down.
Historical documentation and pictures intertwine with John's war experience and nightmares. How it affected John, his parents, wife and children. US info on Blood Drives, recycling, rations, the draft and production of war materials. Cecilienhof Palace and Reichstag historically detailed.
North Carolina's historic county of Granville, nestled in the rolling hills of the Piedmont along the North Carolina-Virginia border, was named for Lord John Carteret, Earl of Granville, in the mid-18th century. The home to Declaration of Independence signer John Penn, Granville was once recognized for its educational centers and tobacco-based economy. Although the county has become more industrial than agricultural in recent years, Granvillia...
This book represents a simple idea with profound implications for science and philosophy. It develops a new foundation at both a popular and technological level of current fundamental theories.
By closely examining the exegetical underpinnings of the controversies between Jews and Christians, Herbert Basser discovers the Jewish side to a debate that, until now, has not received adequate scholarly treatment. He goes behind the words of the gospels and behind the words of the rabbis to decipher the sources upon which both are based in order to make sense of them. This publication has also been published in hardback, please click here f...
Born of Italian-American parents, Helen Barolini rediscovered her culinary heritage when she married Italian writer Antonio Barolini and lived for some years in Italy. Festa is a year-long feast of memories and delicious, traditional Italian dishes--from St. Nicholas sweetmeats in December and perciatelli with sardines and fennel for March's St. Joseph's Day, to figs with prosciutto for summer's Ferragosto and pumpkin gnocchi for an American T...
