Francis of Assisi: The Life (Thompson Augustine)(Paperback)

Francis of Assisi: The Life (Thompson Augustine)(Paperback)

This elegant and accessible biography of one of Catholicism's most beloved saints was originally published as Part 1 of Francis of Assisi: A New Biography by Augustine Thompson, O.P. It stands alone as a richly informed portrait of a man whose complex faith and commitment continue to inspire today

St. Francis of Assisi (Chesterton G. K.)(Paperback)

The patron saint of animals, birds, and the environment, Francis of Assisi led the rediscovery of nature in the Christian West. This magnificent spiritual biography by the phenomenally popular G. K. Chesterton -- a convert to Catholicism -- chronicles the beloved saint's calling, his extraordinary

Peace and Good: Through the Year with Francis of Assisi (McCloskey Pat)(Paperback)

This wonderful introduction to the life and teachings of St. Francis offers daily inspiration and a dose of 'peace and good'--a phrase often associated with Francis and his followers. Each month celebrates a Franciscan theme--such as peace, conversion, prayer, Mary, charity, and service to the

The Life of St. Francis of Assisi (St Bonaventure)(Paperback)

'Francis, go and build up My house, which as thou seest, is falling into ruin.' To fulfill this command of Our Lord, St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1181-1226) began by restoring physical churches and continued by building up the spiritual Church. Francis' humility, purity, and true joy inspired many men

Illness and Authority: Disability in the Life and Lives of Francis of Assisi (Trembinski Donna)(Pevná vazba)

Walking with Francis of Assisi: From Privilege to Activism (Epperly Bruce G.)(Paperback)

From a pilgrimage through the streets of Assisi to contemplative walks on the beaches near his home, Bruce Epperly has pondered the questions of privilege, prayer, and social justice while walking with the teachings of Francis of Assisi. From his roots in reformation traditions, he has a deep

Augustine of Hippo: His Life and Impact (Green Bradley G.)(Paperback)

Arguably the most significant theologian in Church history, Augustine is nonetheless a figure of dispute in protestant circles, distrusted for his views on ecclesiology, amongst other subjects. Yet his love for the Lord and articulation of the doctrine of grace ensure that his writings remain

Jack the Ripper, The Works of Francis Thompson (Richard a. Patterson)(Paperback)

Francis Thompson in 1888. He was an ex-medical student with a dissecting scalpel, and a history of mental illness and trouble with the police. He had just broken up with a prostitute and had written about cutting women's stomachs open. At the same time, a few yards from his refuge, a woman was

A Month with St Francis (Devereaux Rima)(Paperback)

Saint Francis of Assisi lived in early thirteenth-century Italy and is famous as the patron saint of animals and founder of the Franciscan Order. The Little Flowers of Saint Francis are a collection of stories that convey his deep love of God and nature. This short book contains sixty-two prayers

Life in a Cold Climate - Nancy Mitford - The Biography (Thompson Laura)(Paperback / softback)

A biography of the most brilliant of the Mitford sisters, who dazzled and scandalised interwar high society with their wit and sometimes controversial

The Everlasting Man, St. Francis of Assisi... (Chesterton G. K.)(Paperback)

This volume contains three of Chesterton's greatest classics on Catholic philosophy and spirituality. It includes The Everlasting Man, possibly his greatest work, which gives an Incarnational view of world history, and two of the finest biographies written of St. Thomas and St

Day by Day with St. Francis - A Franciscan Breviary (Francis of Assisi Saint)(Pevná vazba)

The Inn and Other Stories (Kieffer Jean-Francois)(Paperback)

Follow the action-filled stories of the young Italian orphan friend of St. Francis of Assisi in the days of knights and troubadours. With Francis as his guide and a tamed wolf by his side, the seeds of faith, hope, and charity take root in Loupio, and are sure to grow in young readers' hearts

On Christian Teaching (Augustine St)(Paperback)

The De Doctrina Christiana (On Christian Teaching) is one of Augustine's most important works on the classical tradition. Undertaken at the same time as the Confessions, it sheds light on the development of Augustine's thought, especially in the areas of ethics, hermeneutics, and sign-theory. This

Augustine's City of God: A Reader's Guide (O'Daly Gerard)(Paperback)

The most influential of Augustine's works, City of God played a decisive role in the formation of the Christian West. Augustine wrote City of God in the aftermath of the Gothic sack of Rome in AD 410, at a time of rapid Christianization across the Roman Empire. Gerard O'Daly's book remains the

Poulenc: A Biography (Nichols Roger)(Pevná vazba)

An authoritative account of the life and work of Francis Poulenc, one of the most prolific and striking figures in twentieth-century classical music Francis Poulenc is a key figure in twentieth-century classical music, as well as an unorthodox and striking individual. Roger Nichols draws upon

The Confessions (Of Hippo Augustine)(Paperback)

This translation of Augustine's most popular work was done by Maria Boulding and is considered 'of a different level of excellence from practically anything else on the market' (Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury).The Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered the all-time number one

Eager to Love - The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi (Rohr Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Franciscan priest Richard Rohr focuses his attention on all frames and doorways to the divine - the alternative way of Francis of

Freshwater Aquariums for Dummies (Heleine Madelaine Francis)(Paperback)

Give your underwater pets the best aquatic life ever Aquarium fish are one of the most popular pets in America, with close to 150 million fish owned in nearly 13 million households. They seem like easy pets to care for, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to keeping your freshwater

Augustine of Hippo: Selected Writings (Harpercollins Spiritual Classics)(Paperback)

Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is one of the most influential figures in the history of the Church. A bishop, philosopher, and doctor of the Church whose thought has molded the Western tradition, Augustine was deeply spiritual, and his writings emphasize the soul's experience of God in its depths

Theology of Augustine (Levering Matthew)(Paperback)

Most theology students realize Augustine is tremendously influential on the Christian tradition as a whole, but they generally lack real knowledge of his writings. This volume introduces Augustine's theology through seven of his most important works. Matthew Levering begins with a discussion of

Francis: Pope of Good Promise - From Argentina's Bergoglio to the World's Francis (Burns Jimmy)(Paperback / softback)

An authoritative biography of the most significant figure in Western

No Way Down - Life and Death on K2 (Bowley Graham)(Paperback / softback)

K2, August 1st, 2008. Thirty climbers are attempting the summit of the most savage mountain on Earth. They make it. But before they start their descent an ice shelf collapses, sweeping away their ropes. It is dark. Their lines are gone. They are low on oxygen. And it is getting very, very cold. How

Augustine of Hippo: A Life (Chadwick Henry)(Paperback)

Augustine (354-430) had a profound impact on the development of the Christian Church, sparking controversy and influencing the ideas of theologians for over fifteen centuries. His words are still frequently quoted in devotions today and his key themes retain a striking contemporary relevance--what