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Luisa Piccarreta of one of the greatest mystics in the history of Christianity. This volume, Life of the Mystic Luisa Piccarreta, the Early Years, is based on the first 12 books of her 36-book Diary. St. Padre Pio said that the world will be astounded at her greatness. Pope St. Pius X and Pope Leo XIII paid her tribute, and St. Annibale Di Francia was her spiritual director. The Cause for her Canonization by Rome as been initiated. The theologians appointed by the Vatican have found nothing contrary to the Faith in her writings.

When Special Agent Will Trent arrives in Grant County, he finds a police department determined to protect its own and far too many unanswered questions about a prisoner’s death. He doesn’t understand why Officer Lena Adams is hiding secrets from him. He doesn’t understand her role in the death of Grant County’s popular police chief. He doesn’t understand why that man’s widow, Dr. Sara Linton, needs him now more than ever to help her crack this case

Brunhild was a Visigothic princess, raised to be married off for the sake of alliance-building. Her sister-in-law, Fredegund, started out as a lowly palace slave. And yet - in sixth-century Merovingian France, where women were excluded from noble succession and royal politics was a blood sport - these two iron-willed strategists reigned over vast realms for decades, changing the face of Europe. The two queens commanded armies, developed taxation policies, established infrastructure and negotiated with emperors and popes.

The famous conqueror from the European continent came ashore with thousands of men, ready to set up a new kingdom in England. The Britons had resisted the amphibious invasion from the moment his forces landed, but he was able to push forward. In a large winter battle, the Britons’ large army attacked the invaders, but was eventually routed, and the conqueror was able to set up a new kingdom.

A literary fiction book set in New York and the South Seas during the early 1900s. The story unravels the inner world of Bellair, a man disillusioned by his mundane life, who discovers a transformative experience that alters his destiny. Bellair starts his novel journey in an old boarding house on a drowsy Sunday in New York. Entangled in his disenchanted reality, he wanders east to Brooklyn's waterfront, where he stumbles upon the ship "Jade of Adelaide." Captivated by the ship’s beauty and the promise of adventure it symbolizes, Bellair feels a surge of emotions—a longing for escape ...

This book, "Critique of Protestantism," is a meticulous and engaging treatise on Catholic apologetics that delves deeply into the central beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith and its relationship to early Christianity, while critically examining the fundamental divergences with Protestantism. Throughout its pages, the author, a devout and scholarly Catholic, unfolds a thorough and thoughtful analysis, supported by extensive research that includes both Sacred Scripture and writings of the Church Fathers and Early Church. The reader is guided through discussions on justification by ...

A Western novel set in the mountain desert of Carmichael during the early 20th century. In the rugged landscape of Carmichael, a fictional town scarred by violence and honor, Michael Marshall’s battle for identity is just beginning. Trapped between his uncle Quentin’s rigid expectations and the bloodied legacy of masculinity, Michael's world descends into chaos when an encounter with local roughneck Cliff Simon leads to a deadly act of self-defense. As he grapples with his own nature and the consequences of his actions, Michael embarks on a flight for survival and self-discovery that ...

No one solves cases like San Francisco detectives, Peyton Brooks and her partner, Marco D’Angelo, but when a young Mexican folk singer, Ynes Linares, is found strangled with her own pearls, compiling a list of suspects that wanted to harm her is easier than figuring out who didn’t. Everyone wanted a piece of the Velvet Sapphire, but someone wanted everything.

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A suspenseful thriller set in New York City during the early 20th century. In "Murder as Justice," the bustling streets of early 20th-century New York City serve as the backdrop for a gripping tale of morality, revenge, and the complexities of justice. As an organized Assassination Bureau operates strictly under a moral code, the lines between righteousness and vendetta blur, drawing readers into a world where the pursuit of justice leads to chilling consequences. At the heart of the story is Andrei Nikolov, the head of the Assassination Bureau, who is thrust into a moral dilemma when ...

Discover how life in the ocean began—and why even the simplest sea creatures are anything but simple. Marine Biology Lite: Volume 2 takes you deep into Earth’s earliest oceans, where life first got its start. From bubbling microbes and rock-building bacteria to jellyfish with eyes and creatures that swim with shimmering rows of cilia, this book brings the weird and wonderful world of early animals to life. Told with clarity, curiosity, and a touch of wit, this is more than a book of facts—it’s a guide to figuring things out. You'll explore how evolution shapes bodies, how scientists...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most delicious adventure yet in this magical chapter book perfect for early readers! When a mysterious cowgirl cousin arrives with magical gear and a painted pony, three best friends discover that some challenges require an "all-or-nothing" approach. After Maya finds a star-spangled lasso bagel and enchanted coffee cream, the children are whisked away to Aunt Ruby's magical ranch café—where all the recipes have mysteriously disappeared! Perfect for children ages 6-9 who love: ✨ Friendship stories with diverse characters working together ✨ Early ...

Kobe Bryant’s death in January 2020 did more than rattle the worlds of sports and celebrity. The tragedy of that helicopter crash, which also took the life of his daughter Gianna, unveiled the full breadth and depth of his influence on our culture, and by tracing and telling the oft-forgotten and lesser-known story of his early life, The Rise promises to provide an insight into Kobe that no other analysis has.

The opening decades of the 20th century witnessed a profound transformation in the history of modern sound media, with workers in US film, radio, and record industries developing pioneering production methods and performance styles. Focusing on broadcasting's initial expansion during the 1920s, Making Radio explores the forms of creative labor pursued for the medium in the period prior to the better-known network era, assessing their role in shaping radio's identity and identifying affinities with parallel practices pursued for conversion-era film and phonography.

This book welcomes listeners to appreciate the origins of Christianity within the Roman world in which early Christianity got its first foothold. It does that by immersing listeners in the life and culture of two thriving first-century towns—Pompeii and Herculaneum. Those towns (destroyed in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE) act as showpieces of the world into which the early Christian movement was spreading.

Providing all the necessary evidence to restore the goddess to both Judaism and Christianity, Picknett and Prince expose the disastrous consequences of the suppression of the feminine from these two great religions and reveal how we have been collectively and instinctively craving the return of the Sacred Feminine for millennia.

Many years ago, in a lecture on the creation of the Mishnah, the Orthodox Jewish historian, Rabbi Berel Wein discussed the rise of early Christianity as a historical and theological backdrop. He mentioned that this era is of particular importance to Jews because of the complicated and tragic relationship between Jews and Christians over the centuries. He referred to Joseph Klausner, the famed Jewish professor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem who in the earlier part of the 20th century, had authored several works on early Christianity from a Jewish standpoint.

Dive into the timeless adventure of "The Great Adventures of Gilgamesh and Enkidu," a captivating children's book that brings the ancient epic of Gilgamesh to life for young readers. Follow the story of Gilgamesh, the powerful king of Uruk, who learns the true meaning of friendship, courage, and wisdom through his incredible journey with Enkidu, a wild man from the forest. Together, they embark on thrilling adventures, from battling the fearsome monster Humbaba to facing the mighty Bull of Heaven. But when tragedy strikes, Gilgamesh is set on a quest that teaches him the limits of human ...

In this audiobook, you will travel back to ancient Egypt, when kings were considered gods, pharaohs built towering pyramids, great battles were fought, and the world as we know it today was formed. Journey through time and make history come alive with fun, interesting, and up-to-date facts on all the major events during one of the most fascinating periods in time!

Welcome to a life of financial empowerment, self-sufficiency, and remarkable success. "The Black Girl's Handbook to Financial Independence" is your roadmap to gaining control of your money, liberating yourself from the chains of debt, and building a future of financial stability and wealth. This comprehensive guide is dedicated to teaching Black women the ins and outs of financial management, investment strategies, and long-term wealth accumulation. Tailored to address the unique challenges and systemic barriers faced by Black women, this book provides culturally relevant advice and ...