the judges of england vol 5 with sketches of their lives

A Promise for Tomorrow

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pella, Judith / Peterson, Tracie, PUBLISHER: Bethany House Publishers, Book 3 in the Ribbons of Steel. The Baldwins move their family from the comforts of Baltimore to a rural town in the Allegheny Mountains. What cost will the completion of the railroad exact from their lives?

The Good Land: Stories of Saskatchewan People

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Peter / Wilson, Peter, PUBLISHER: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Saskatchewan is filled with people who have ignored the world's values and expectations and lived their lives, in their own way, on the land they love. The Good Land tells their stories - the stories of the many dreamers, inventors, immigrants, hermits, farmers, and artists who call Saskatchewan their home.

The Leper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brouwer, Sigmund, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Set in nineteenth-century England, this is a touching story of how one small child exposed to leprosy changes the hearts and lives of a community. This gift novella will touch readers with the enormity of Christ's love for each of us, just as we are.

Queen Victoria and Nineteenth-Century England

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Price-Groff, Claire, PUBLISHER: Benchmark Books (NY), From Alexander the Great to Queen Victoria... their names fire the imagination with epic triumphs and influential reigns. The lives of their people forged and defined modern civilization. Writings and art left behind from their eras still inspire today. In this series, readers are introduced to these rulers and their times in an innovative approach to history.

Never Cross a Vampire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kaminsky, Stuart M., PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, ""Reading the Gospels without knowing the personality of Jesus is like watching television with the sound turned off. The result is a dry, two dimensional person doing strange, undecipherable things. But when we discover his true character-this man who made the wind, music and flying squirrels-suddenly all of the remarkable qualities of Jesus burst forth with color and brilliance like fireworks. Breaking Jesus out of the typical stereotypes, BEAUTIFUL OUTLAW welcomes readers into the rich emotional life of Christ showing how they can experience the actual personality of Jesus in their daily lives in ways that will deepen their faith.

The Brothers Karamazov

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dostoyevsky, Fyodor / Garnett, Constance, PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, This brilliant work by one of Russia's foremost novelists teems with greed, passion, depravity, and complex moral issues. Three brothers, involved in the brutal murder of their despicable father, find their lives irrevocably altered as they are driven by intense, uncontrollable emotions of rage and revenge.

The Enchanted April

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Von Arnim, Elizabeth / Schine, Cathleen, PUBLISHER: New York Review of Books, A recipe for happiness: four women, one medieval Italian castle, plenty of wisteria, and solitude as needed. The women at the center of "The Enchanted April "are alike only in their dissatisfaction with their everyday lives. They find each other--and the castle of their dreams--through a classified ad in a London newspaper one rainy February afternoon. The ladies expect a pleasant holiday, but they don't anticipate that the month they spend in Portofino will reintroduce them to their true natures and reacquaint them with joy. Now, if the same transformation can be worked on their husbands and lovers, the enchantment will be complete. "The Enchanted April" was a best-seller in both England and the United States, where it was a Book-of-the-Month Club selection, and set off a craze for tourism to Portofino. More recently, the novel has been the inspiration for a major film and a Broadway play.

Threads in Time

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wiesen, Jean Marie, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Rose is an innocent, young, idealistic U.S. Army nurse who is living and breathing the horrors of the final six months of WWII, within earshot of the German frontlines, when she falls in love with Albert, a French Resistance fighter. The devastation of the war-torn theater threatens to rip them apart before their lives together can even begin. In spite of their mutual efforts, the decision falls from their control. Rose and Albert go through the motions of life when the impossible occurs. And Rose discovers with much ambivalence that, had it not been for a devastating secret, their separation was unnecessary. The question remains whether or not they will be granted a reprieve, and if so, for how long.

The Europeans

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Henry, PUBLISHER: Aziloth Books, Although Henry James was himself none too fond of 'The Europeans', the novel has nevertheless proved to be a firm favourite with readers ever since its publication in . The juxtaposition of two cultures with their differing values and expectations was fertile ground for James' comic genius, and he uses the varied interplay of characters to poke fun at the social mores of the day while at the same time attempting a more serious critique of New England society.

In the Course of a Lifetime: Tracing Religious Belief,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dillon, Michele / Wink, Paul, PUBLISHER: University of California Press, "In the Course of a Lifetime "provides an unprecedented portrait of the dynamic role religion plays in the everyday experiences of Americans over the course of their lives. The book draws from a unique sixty-year-long study of close to two hundred mostly Protestant and Catholic men and women who were born in the s and interviewed in adolescence, and again in the s, s, s, and late s. Woven throughout with rich, intimate life stories, the book presents and analyzes a wide range of data from this study on the participants' religious and spiritual journeys. A testament to the vibrancy of religion in the United States, "In the Course of a Lifetime "provides an illuminating and sometimes surprising perspective on how individual lives have intersected with cultural change throughout the decades of the twentieth century. Acquista Ora

Elizabethan Writers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nichell, Charles / Nicholl, Charles, PUBLISHER: National Portrait Gallery, Featuring some of the key writers and patrons of the period, Charles Nicholl probes the uncertain world of Elizabethan England to provide fascinating insights into the lives of some of history's greatest writers.

Things I Wish I'd Known: Cancer Caregivers Speak Out

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cornwall, Deborah J., PUBLISHER: Bardolf & Company, Family caregivers are the unsung heroes of the life-saving drama that's triggered by a cancer diagnosis. Nearly three quarters of American households will find themselves caring for a cancer patient at one point in their lives. This book is the first to capture their thoughts, feelings, and insights on a large scale. It is based on 86 formal interviews with non-professional caregivers (some of whom are cancer survivors themselves), covering 107 patients ranging in age from 2 to 90 and facing 40 different cancer diagnoses. Practical lessons drawn from caregivers' experiences are intermingled with their own words to forge a compelling narrative intended to help both patients and their family caregivers to understand and cope with the full range of issues they should anticipate as they fight the battle of their lives.

The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lencioni, Patrick M., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, In this unique and groundbreaking book, business consultant and "New York Times" best-selling author Patrick Lencioni turns his sights on the most important organization in our lives--the family. As a husband and the father of four young boys, Lencioni realized the discrepancy between the time and energy his clients put into running their organizations and the reactive way most people run their personal lives. Having experienced the stress of a frantic family firsthand, he and his wife began applying some of the tools he uses with Fortune 500 companies at home, and with surprising results.

The Congressman's Civil War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bogue, Allan G. / Fogel, Robert / Thernstrom, Stephan, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, In the historical literature on the Civil War, the President, the generals, and the cabinet secretaries have won the war of words. Of the hundreds of men who served in the House of Representatives during this great struggle, only a handful typically appear in general discussions of the period. Yet without a deeper understanding of the contributions of the members of the Congress to the successful prosecution of the war, we cannot fully appreciate the desperate nature of that war and its significance in the building of the nation. This book explores important aspects of the Civil War from the perspective of Capitol Hill. It is an effort to survey some of the possibilities for understanding the congressmen, their relations with each other, and their interaction with President Lincoln.

A Journey in Time: Family Memoirs: (Burma, )

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Myaing, Wai Wai, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, "A Journey in Time" is a nostalgic journey into the lives of a Burmese family during a period of intense political strife and turmoil. Since Burma lost its royalty and independence after the Anglo Burmese Wars in , the fight for freedom never really ceased for its people. Burmese Nationalists, like Bogyoke Aung San, seize the opportunity to regain independence with the Japanese invasion of British Burma during World War II. Nonetheless, an oasis of peace is enjoyed by its people with the establishment of the rule of law in the country. Burma enters the world stage as the biggest exporter of rice, and its rich resources are developed on an unprecedented scale. "Journey in Time" chronicles this period in the lives of the Myaing family and their friends as it highlights the fascinating cultural and personal details that make them unique and interesting. Author Wai Wai Myaing confidently brings her loved ones to life as she describes their simple joys, aspirations, the worries that beset them, and the gentle Buddhist religion that guides them through their lives with dignity and grace.

Teenage Refugees from Iran Speak Out

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Strazzabosco, Gina / Strazzabosco, G., PUBLISHER: Rosen Publishing Group, Powerful, Award-Winning Oral Histories A perfect addition to your multicultural and social studies collection, Teenage Refugees Speak Out educates teens about the lives of their peers from other countries. American teens of all ethnic backgrounds can gain insight and understanding into the lives of teens who live around the world, as they examine their own lives as Americans.

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Plainsong

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haruf, Kent, PUBLISHER: Large Print Distribution, In the small town of Holt, Colorado, a high school teacher is confronted with raising his two boys alone after their mother leaves. A teenage girl is pregnant and alone, with nowhere to go. And out in the country, two elderly brothers work the family homestead, the only world they've ever known. From these unsettled lives emerges a vision of life, and of the town and landscape that bind them together -- their fates somehow overcoming the powerful circumstances of place and station, their confusion, curiosity, dignity, and humor intact and resonant. Utterly true to the rhythms and patterns of life, Plainsong is a novel to care about, believe in, and learn from.

On the Winds of Love

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leigh, Lori, PUBLISHER: Vintage Romance Publishing, Their country teetered on the edge of revolution, their lives both destined to play a part that would decide the outcome. Somehow, they found love.

A Traveller's History of England

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Daniell, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Interlink Books, "This compact volume... delivers a solid, comprehensive and entertaining overview of England's history... a delightful source." ?Library Journal A Traveller's History of England deals with all the major periods of English history and gives a comprehensive and enjoyable survey of England's past from prehistoric times right through to the present.

Person to Person: The Gospel of Mark

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vickers, Paul V. / Null, Null, PUBLISHER: Swedenborg Foundation, Paul Vickers, a respected Swedenborgian minister and writer, grapples with the question of how God wants us to live our daily lives, and he turns to the Gospel of Mark for answers. Vickers' insightful discussion of the rich symbolism found in Mark reveals the relevance of the New Testament to our personal lives. Speaking to each of us through the gospel, God challenges us to examine and improve our lives.

The Later Christian Fathers: A Selection from the Writings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bettenson, Henry, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The century and a quarter following the Council of Nicaea (A.D. 325) has been called the 'Golden Age of Patristic literature.' It is this period that Henry Bettenson covers in this companion volume to The Early Christian Fathers, selecting from the writings of Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Jerome, Augustine of Hippo, Cyril of Alexandria, and other Fathers of the Christian Church. Their central concerns were formulating the doctrine of the Trinity after the Nicene conclusions, and enunciating the doctrine of the divinity and humanity of Christ. The writings served to clarify if not to solve the issues and they continue to be valuable and relevant for all who wish to understand the Christian doctrine. As in The Early Christian Fathers, Mr. Bettenson has translated everything afresh and provided some brief sketches of the lives of each of the Fathers represented in the selection.

Picking Federal Judges: Lower Court Selection from Roosevelt

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldman, Sheldon, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, A president's least-noticed important legacy is his Appointment of judges to the lower federal bench. How are these judges chosen? In this landmark book, a leading authority on lower federal court judicial selections tells the story of how nine presidents over a period of fifty-six years have chosen federal judges.

Ghosts and Golems: Haunting Tales of the Supernatural

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Palmer, Michele / Penn, Malka / Black, Theodor, PUBLISHER: Jewish Publication Society of America, Here is a collection of contemporary tales with 21st-century children as the main characters. The stories are suspenseful and haunting: The spirits are the forces for momentous change in the lives of the children who encounter them--helping them to gain a new understanding of themselves and of their Jewish tradition. So, too, will these stories have a lasting impact upon young readers.

The Spring House

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tomalin, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Isis, "The Garden House," Ruth Tomalin's previous novel, pictured life between the wars on a country estate in the Forest of Bere, through the eyes of a boy, Ralph, and his guardian, Aunt Lizard. In "The Spring House" we meet Ralph and Lizard early in . Living in a tiny cottage on the Sussex coast, Ralph and Lizard face the tragedies and challenges of wartime with other country dwellers. Poised again for Hitler's expected invasion, the land workers get on with their ancient crafts, and Ralph is soon caught up in their lives - and those of the wild creatures around him.

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