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The unlikely king who saved England.Down swept the Vikings from the frigid North. Across the English coastlands and countryside they raided, torched, murdered, and destroyed all in their path. Farmers, monks, and soldiers all fell bloody under the Viking sword, hammer, and axe.Then, when...

Thanks to Lady Farnese's selfless sacrifice, Guts, the Black Swordsman, and the rest of his companions are free to carry on their journey aboard the ship of Farnese's brother, Magnifico -- that is, if they're willing to leave Farnese behind. But having to choose...

Compiled by Rev. George W. Kosicki, CSB. Formerly titled Study Guide to the Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, this comprehensive reference tool is a must have to keep next to your diary.Author: George W. KosickiPublisher: Marian PressPublished: 01/31/2006Pages: 146Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 7.90h...

Take It to Your Seat Science Centers, Grades PreK-K has everything you need for 16 centers that explore science concepts and practice literacy skills. These colorfully illustrated centers, stored in folders or plastic envelopes, are ideal for small groups and individual practice. The concepts...

An illustrated, behind-the-scenes travel journal of the beloved chef's global adventures. More than just a companion to the hugely popular Travel Channel show, No Reservations is Bourdain's fully illustrated journal of his far-flung travels. The book traces his trips from New Zealand to New...

Selected lives from Plutarch admirably retold by W. H. Weston, including six Greeks (Aristides, Themistocles, Pelopidas, Timoleon, Alexander, Philopoemen) and six Romans (Coriolanus, Tiberius Gracchus, Caius Gracchus, Caius Marius, Julius Caesar, and Brutus). Introductory material by the reteller sets each life in its historical...

The childhood of Louis Armstrong was as fascinating as the great musician himself-and this chapter book biography tells it like never before. Play, Louis, Play! is written from the point of view of Louis' closest companion throughout his youth-his horn! In a jazz-inflected, exuberant...

Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a five-volume set that serves as a comprehensive, practical reference manual for herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Dr. Jill Stansbury draws on her decades of clinical experience and her extensive research to provide an unparalleled range...

The official strategy guide from Pokémon for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games. Get the tips you need for each part of your journey with the step-by-step walkthrough and hints in Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide....

"Art and science collide beautifully" in this step-by-step, fully illustrated guide to drawing and painting the wonderful world of insects (Lila Higgins).The Insect Artist offers a complete course in illustration and lifelike artwork. The 15 projects are designed to build on one another, beginning...

"For Northeastern gardeners--all of whom battle the serious problem that is deer browsing--this is definitely one for the library." --GardenRant The benefits of native plants are plentiful--less upkeep, more pollinators, and a better environment. In Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast, Ruth Rogers Clausen...

A richly illustrated and inspiring book highlighting the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science. "This is one of the books we've been waiting for--a compendium of...

From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions that vary from the Russian to the French or Italian schools are also invaluable aids.Author: Gail GrantPublisher:...

Twenty-six centuries ago, the Buddha fleshed out the universal law of the spiritual realm: karma, which holds that our actions, our words, and even our thoughts inevitably produce effects that return to us in some form -- in this lifetime or a future one....

Emma Goldman, once considered "the most dangerous woman in America," was a thinker so far ahead of her time that even to a modern reader, her views sound startlingly revolutionary. This collection of essays is an excellent introduction to her thoughts: ranging from her...

"A comprehensive, readable book, yet with excellent research, on shaping leaders both in thought and practice from a Wesleyan perspective...a culture-changing book on leadership that transcends the business model to a theological foundation." - Jo Anne Lyon, former General Superintendent; Ambassador, The Wesleyan ChurchAuthor:...

One of the most influential Christian books of modern times, with over 12 million copies sold worldwide. The book is being re-issued with a compelling foreword by Tim Dilena to emphasize its relevance today. Nicky Cruz's powerful story of redemption, salvation and transformation is...

The twentieth century bequeathed us a fabulous gift: thirty more years of life on average. Supersized life spans are going to radically alter society, and present an unprecedented opportunity to change our approach not only to old age but to all of life's stages....

Here are over 800 haiku by Richard Wright, one of the early forceful and eloquent spokesmen for black Americans, author of the acclaimed Native Son and Black Boy. Wright discovered the haiku in the last eighteen months of life. He attempted to capture, through...

Inspired by his immigrant physician mother, who surmounted multiple obstacles in her forty-five year-career, Dr. Friedman worked through a twenty-year battle with depression to realize the life-saving power of committing himself to love, spirit, and service. This story of his personal journey toward wholeness...