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When two priceless self-portraits by the great French painter Paul Cezanne are found defaced in the Hermitagein Russia and in London's National Gallery, the remaining two dozen skyrocket in value, and museum and privatesecurity forces scramble to protect them. But when a body turns up, New Scotland Yard calls upon its expert inart and antique crime, Detective Chief Inspector Jack Oxby, to track the killer. As he searches for clues, pittinghis patient, experienced hand against a ruthless adversary, amid an outraged international art community and astunned public, the prices of Cezanne's works, especially the as yet undamaged self-portraits, surge into the tens ofmillions. Oxby knows that these senseless losses are not isolated instances and that more masterpieces and lives may be targeted for destruction. But is there enough time to save them?
Thomas Swan
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Keturah, renowned for her storytelling, follows a legendary hart deep into the forest, where she becomes hopelessly lost. Her strength diminishes until, finally, she realizes that death is near--and learns then that death is a young lord, melancholy and stern. She is able to charm Lord Death with a story and gain a reprieve, but he grants her only a day, and within that day she must find true love. A spell-binding love story, interweaving elements of classic fantasy and high romance. Named National Book Award Finalist, Young People's Literature; Books for the Teen Age--NYPL; PSLA YA Top 40 List, Fiction; Bulletin Blue Ribbon, Fiction--BCCB; CCBC; Best of the Best Books List Chicago Public Library; Starred reviews: "Booklist," "Publisher's Weekly" and "School Library Journal."
Martine Leavitt
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Prudentius is often considered the greatest Latin poet of late antiquity. In this volume, O'Daly looks at Prudentius' lyric poems, the Cathemerinon, Poems for the Day, which were published early in the fifth century AD. Reflecting the religious concerns of the increasingly Christianized western Roman Empire in the age of the emperor Theodosius and Ambrose of Milan, the Cathemerinon are above all the writings of a private person, and of the ways in which his religious beliefs colour his everyday life. They speak of bird-song and morning light, they are about about the taking of food, about lighting lamps as dark sets in, and about the night's sleep. Rich in biblical themes and narratives, images and symbols (including paradise and the Fall, Exodus, Jonah, Daniel, and the Magi), they also celebrate Christ's miracles and the feasts of Christmas and Epiphany. However, while they exploit the themes of the Bible, they are also written in the classical metres of Latin poetry and make use of its vocabulary and metaphors. They achieve a remarkable creative tension between the two worlds that determined Prudentius' culture: the beliefs and practices, sacred books, and doctrines of Christianity; and the traditions, poetry, and ideas of the Greeks and Romans. A good part of the attractiveness of these poems comes from the interplay between these two worlds. The volume includes the Latin texts, English translations, and critical essays on each of the twelve poems.
Gerard O'Daly
Foreign Language Study
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Feisty icon; passionate Canadian; unrelenting foe of all pretension; energetic provocateur-at-large and most importantly, superb and dedicated writer, there cannot be a Canadian alive who is unaware fo the legacy that is Farley Moawt. And No Bird Sangand Whale for the Killingare the first books in a new Douglas & McIntyre library of handsomely redesigned paperback editions of Farley Mowat's work. When an 80-ton Fin Whale became trapped in a lagoon near his Newfoundland home, Farley Mowatrejoiced: here was a unique chance to observe one of the world's most magnificent creatures up close. But some of his neighbours saw a different opportunity altogether: in a prolonged fit of violence, they blasted the whale with rifle fire, and scarred its back with motorboat propellers. Mowat appealed desperately to the police, to marine biologists, finally to the Canadian press. But it was too late. Mowat's poignant and compelling story is an eloquent argument for the end of the whale hunt, and the rediscovery of the empathy that makes us human.
Farley Mowat
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What would cause an eighteen-year-old old senior class president and homecoming queen from Nashville, Tennessee, to disobey and disappoint her parents by forgoing college, break her little brother's heart, lose all but a handful of her friends (because the rest of them think she has gone off the deep end), and break up with the love of her life, all so she could move to Uganda, where she knew only one person but didn't know any of the language? A passion to make a difference. Katie Davis left over Christmas break her senior year for a short mission trip to Uganda and her life was turned completely inside out. She found herself so moved, so broken by the people and the children of Uganda that she knew her calling was to return and care for them. Her story is like Mother Teresa's in that she has given up everythingat such a young ageto care for the less fortunate of this world. Katie, a charismatic and articulate young woman, has gone on to adopt 14 children during her time in Uganda, and she completely trusts God for daily provision for her and her family, which includes children with special needs. To further her reach into the needs of Ugandans, Katie established Amazima Ministries. The ministry matches orphaned children with sponors worldwide. Each sponsor's $300/year provides schooling, school supplies, three hot meals a day, minor medical care, and spiritual encouragement. Katie expected to have forty children in the program; she had signed up 150 by January 2008; today it sponsors over 400. Another aspect of the ministry is a feeding program created for the displaced Karamojong peopleUganda's poorest citizens. The program feeds lunch to over 1200 children Monday-Friday and sends them home with a plate for food; it also offers basic medical care, Bible study, and general health training. Katie Davis, now 21, is more than fascinating, she's inspiring, as she has wholeheartedly answered the call to serve.
Katie J. Davis |
Beth Clark
Social Science
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Freshly updated for this second edition with considerable new material, this authoritative introduction to the history of Christian theology covers its development from the beginnings of the Patristic period just decades after Jesus's ministry, through to contemporary theological trends. A substantially updated new edition of this popular textbook exploring the entire history of Christian thought, written by the bestselling author and internationally-renowned theologian Features additional coverage of orthodox theology, the Holy Spirit, and medieval mysticism, alongside new sections on liberation, feminist, and Latino theologies, and on the global spread of Christianity Accessibly structured into four sections covering the Patristic period, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the reformation and post-reformation eras, and the modern period spanning 1750 to the present day, addressing the key issues and people in each Includes case studies and primary readings at the end of each section, alongside comprehensive glossaries of key theologians, developments, and terminology Supported by additional resources available on publication at www.wiley.com/go/mcgrath
Alister E. McGrath
Religion
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Easter helps children to find out more about this important Christian festival?from the resurrection of Jesus to different Easter traditions. Readers are introduced to life cycles and aspects of renewal, and the festival itself with family gatherings, parades, Easter eggs, and special Easter food.
Katie Dicker
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Bestselling author and avid hunter Steve Chapman (A Look at Life from a Deer Stand, more than 280,000 copies sold) teams up with his wife, Annie, to offer delicious recipes for wild game, along with complementary side dishes and desserts. Sprinkled among the more than 190 recipes are hints for preparing wild game, cooking tips, hunting quotes from Steve's popular books, and wildlife line drawings. Readers will discover tasty and creative recipes for cooking all types of game, including: deer ? elk ? moose bear ? turkey ? pheasant grouse ? alligator ? fish Whether experts or novices in the kitchen or at the barbecue, readers will find new and exciting adventures for their taste buds.
Steve Chapman |
Annie Chapman
Cooking
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At twenty-six, Brian Schwan is washed up. Four years hacking away on third-rate golf courses across the South have produced a grand total of $19,000 in earnings, zero wins, and a string of spectacular tournament flame-outs. He's just shot a horrendous opening round, his wife wants him to come home and start a family, and even his father, who dreamed of seeing his son a star golfer, seems to have given up on his game. Critically acclaimed, Spikes is a sharply observed novel about the obscurity of our motivations, our capacity for self-delusion, and the surprising, unexpected possibilities for grace.
Michael Griffith
Fiction
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This compact devotional features one-page readings that are chock-full of biblical truth. Women will not only receive daily inspiration but also develop a deeper understanding of God's Word as they spend a few minutes each day focusing on a verse or two and reading the informative and practical insights that follow. The broad range of topics includes character studies, stories from both testaments, and teachings on individual verses. Additional Scripture references are included with each devotion, making it perfect for either a simple quiet time or an in-depth Bible study. Whether readers are new to the Bible or experienced students of Scripture, they will appreciate these brief but scripturally solid meditations on God's revelation.
Institute for Creation Research
Religion
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Steve Chapman's popular A Look at Life from a Deer Stand (more than 280,000 copies sold) now includes new stories and illustrations as well as a stunning new cover. From the incredible rush of bagging ?the big one? to standing in awe of God's magnificent creation, Steve Chapman captures the spirit of the hunt. In short chapters filled with excitement and humor, he takes readers on his successful?and not-so-successful?forays into the heart of deer country. As they experience the joy of scouting a trophy buck, they?ll discover how the skills necessary for great hunting can help them draw closer to the Lord. This popular outdoor devotional focuses on time spent in the woods to offer unique insights into living for God. The perfect gift for every hunter and outdoorsman.
Steve Chapman
Religion
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