Author: Andrei Codrescu
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504015282
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
At the end of the millennium, as Armageddon looms, two young women from opposite sides of the world unite as humanity’s last hope for salvation In New Orleans, private investigator Felicity LeJeune has made it her mission to bring down the corrupt televangelist Reverend Mullin, leader of the United Ministries, who filched two million dollars in lottery winnings from Felicity’s unassuming grandmother. Meanwhile, Mullin’s flock of religious fundamentalists bombards the media with threats of catastrophic horror if people refuse to accept him as their savior. Across the globe, the mysterious Sarajevan orphan Andrea Isbik escapes a Serbian POW camp and finds asylum in Jerusalem, where she seduces cavalcades of religious scholars before finally landing in the Big Easy herself. There, amid the reverie of Mardi Gras, something dark is building. Surrounded by a wild cast of characters, Andrea and Felicity join forces to combat the impending apocalypse, fending off millennial fervor and Mullin’s fanatical followers as the world’s religions converge on New Orleans for the end of days. This riveting novel links our most ancient imaginings of Armageddon with our contemporary worship of technology.
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Author: Andrei Codrescu
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504015282
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
At the end of the millennium, as Armageddon looms, two young women from opposite sides of the world unite as humanity’s last hope for salvation In New Orleans, private investigator Felicity LeJeune has made it her mission to bring down the corrupt televangelist Reverend Mullin, leader of the United Ministries, who filched two million dollars in lottery winnings from Felicity’s unassuming grandmother. Meanwhile, Mullin’s flock of religious fundamentalists bombards the media with threats of catastrophic horror if people refuse to accept him as their savior. Across the globe, the mysterious Sarajevan orphan Andrea Isbik escapes a Serbian POW camp and finds asylum in Jerusalem, where she seduces cavalcades of religious scholars before finally landing in the Big Easy herself. There, amid the reverie of Mardi Gras, something dark is building. Surrounded by a wild cast of characters, Andrea and Felicity join forces to combat the impending apocalypse, fending off millennial fervor and Mullin’s fanatical followers as the world’s religions converge on New Orleans for the end of days. This riveting novel links our most ancient imaginings of Armageddon with our contemporary worship of technology.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504015282
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
At the end of the millennium, as Armageddon looms, two young women from opposite sides of the world unite as humanity’s last hope for salvation In New Orleans, private investigator Felicity LeJeune has made it her mission to bring down the corrupt televangelist Reverend Mullin, leader of the United Ministries, who filched two million dollars in lottery winnings from Felicity’s unassuming grandmother. Meanwhile, Mullin’s flock of religious fundamentalists bombards the media with threats of catastrophic horror if people refuse to accept him as their savior. Across the globe, the mysterious Sarajevan orphan Andrea Isbik escapes a Serbian POW camp and finds asylum in Jerusalem, where she seduces cavalcades of religious scholars before finally landing in the Big Easy herself. There, amid the reverie of Mardi Gras, something dark is building. Surrounded by a wild cast of characters, Andrea and Felicity join forces to combat the impending apocalypse, fending off millennial fervor and Mullin’s fanatical followers as the world’s religions converge on New Orleans for the end of days. This riveting novel links our most ancient imaginings of Armageddon with our contemporary worship of technology.
Lionel Messi (Revised Edition)
Author: Marie Morreale
Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
ISBN: 9781546161042
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover how Lionel Messi became an international superstar in this updated edition! Revised and updated! As the biggest star in the world's most popular sport, Lionel "Leo" Messi is an international celebrity. But in many ways, he's just a regular guy. Readers will learn about Leo's favorite foods and pastimes and find out how he likes to spend time with his family. They will also learn how he got his start as a soccer player and how he became an international superstar. With up-to-date information, including his move to America to play for Inter Miami in July 2023, this revised edition is a must-have for all Messi fans!
Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
ISBN: 9781546161042
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover how Lionel Messi became an international superstar in this updated edition! Revised and updated! As the biggest star in the world's most popular sport, Lionel "Leo" Messi is an international celebrity. But in many ways, he's just a regular guy. Readers will learn about Leo's favorite foods and pastimes and find out how he likes to spend time with his family. They will also learn how he got his start as a soccer player and how he became an international superstar. With up-to-date information, including his move to America to play for Inter Miami in July 2023, this revised edition is a must-have for all Messi fans!
FC Mezzi 4: FC Mezzi Meets Messi
Author: Daniel Zimakoff
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8711872268
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Football is not about life or death – it is far more important! FC Mezzi is going to Barcelona during the autumn break. They are going to live at a school with a pool, play in a tournament against Spanish teams, and visit Camp Nou. They are so excited. They even get their biggest wish fulfilled: On the way to Camp Nou they meet Messi! Maybe they can even bring home a trophy? Football is not about life or death – it is far more important! Jake and his friends have formed their own team, FC Mezzi. We follow their training matches, tournaments and old and new friendships. There is even a little bit about love. This series is all about having fun with the game! Daniel Zimakoff was born in 1956 and he is an educated librarian. Since his debut in 1980 he has written a long line of children‘s books and he has even received the Children‘s Book Award from the ministry of culture.
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8711872268
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Football is not about life or death – it is far more important! FC Mezzi is going to Barcelona during the autumn break. They are going to live at a school with a pool, play in a tournament against Spanish teams, and visit Camp Nou. They are so excited. They even get their biggest wish fulfilled: On the way to Camp Nou they meet Messi! Maybe they can even bring home a trophy? Football is not about life or death – it is far more important! Jake and his friends have formed their own team, FC Mezzi. We follow their training matches, tournaments and old and new friendships. There is even a little bit about love. This series is all about having fun with the game! Daniel Zimakoff was born in 1956 and he is an educated librarian. Since his debut in 1980 he has written a long line of children‘s books and he has even received the Children‘s Book Award from the ministry of culture.
Messi – 2014 Updated Edition
Author: Luca Caioli
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 190685064X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Lionel Messi is the greatest player of his generation – perhaps of all time. The talisman of a Barcelona team that has dominated Spanish and European football, and the winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or an unprecedented four times in a row, he is fast, elusive and mesmerising. Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Messi's story, including his parents and extended family, his coaches, those who have played alongside him and even Messi himself. Messi is a revealing portrait of football's most exciting star, updated to include the electrifying 2012/13 season in which the humble young sportsman rewrote the record books to the delight of fans across the globe.
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 190685064X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Lionel Messi is the greatest player of his generation – perhaps of all time. The talisman of a Barcelona team that has dominated Spanish and European football, and the winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or an unprecedented four times in a row, he is fast, elusive and mesmerising. Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Messi's story, including his parents and extended family, his coaches, those who have played alongside him and even Messi himself. Messi is a revealing portrait of football's most exciting star, updated to include the electrifying 2012/13 season in which the humble young sportsman rewrote the record books to the delight of fans across the globe.
Introduction to Lionel Messi
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 925894304X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Lionel Messi is one of the most celebrated football players in history. He was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. His love for football started at a very young age, and he would play with his brothers in the streets of his hometown. He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency at the age of 11, which led him to join the Barcelona Football Academy where he received treatment. His remarkable talent soon became apparent, and he quickly became a vital player for the team, scoring numerous goals and breaking records. Messi has since won numerous awards like the Ballon D'Or and Golden Foot titles, and he continues to amaze fans with his incredible skills. Messi has not only made a name for himself as a football player, but he is also well known for his humanitarian efforts. Through his Leo Messi Foundation, he supports numerous charitable causes aimed at improving the lives of children in need. He is also an ambassador for UNICEF, a global organization that works to improve the lives of children in over 190 countries worldwide. Messi's humble nature and dedication to his craft have made him an inspiration to millions of football fans worldwide, and he continues to lead by example on and off the pitch.
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 925894304X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Lionel Messi is one of the most celebrated football players in history. He was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. His love for football started at a very young age, and he would play with his brothers in the streets of his hometown. He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency at the age of 11, which led him to join the Barcelona Football Academy where he received treatment. His remarkable talent soon became apparent, and he quickly became a vital player for the team, scoring numerous goals and breaking records. Messi has since won numerous awards like the Ballon D'Or and Golden Foot titles, and he continues to amaze fans with his incredible skills. Messi has not only made a name for himself as a football player, but he is also well known for his humanitarian efforts. Through his Leo Messi Foundation, he supports numerous charitable causes aimed at improving the lives of children in need. He is also an ambassador for UNICEF, a global organization that works to improve the lives of children in over 190 countries worldwide. Messi's humble nature and dedication to his craft have made him an inspiration to millions of football fans worldwide, and he continues to lead by example on and off the pitch.
Messi
Author: Guillem Balague
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409146618
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 825
Book Description
'I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi' Diego Maradona FULLY UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE 2022 WORLD CUP TRIUMPH & MESSI'S TRANSFER TO INTER MIAMI As Lionel Messi raised the World Cup triumphantly into the air, the world watched on in awe. Messi's final peak conquered; his final dream achieved. It was the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Yet despite delivering Argentina their third World Cup, Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain came to a dramatic conclusion, and Miami awaited the Argentinian legend. Guillem Balagué has had unprecedented access to Messi's inner circle including the player himself: his coaches, team-mates and family. From tracing the origins of Messi's precocious talent in Rosario, Argentina, to chronicling his peerless seventeen-season career at Barcelona, and his tumultuous Parisian adventure, Guillem takes us behind-the-scenes of Messi's World Cup triumph and his long-desired move to the MLS. This is an epic, authoritative and compelling account of an enigmatic footballing genius. 'I can tell my grandkids one day that I coached Lionel Messi' Pep Guardiola
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409146618
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 825
Book Description
'I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi' Diego Maradona FULLY UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE 2022 WORLD CUP TRIUMPH & MESSI'S TRANSFER TO INTER MIAMI As Lionel Messi raised the World Cup triumphantly into the air, the world watched on in awe. Messi's final peak conquered; his final dream achieved. It was the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Yet despite delivering Argentina their third World Cup, Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain came to a dramatic conclusion, and Miami awaited the Argentinian legend. Guillem Balagué has had unprecedented access to Messi's inner circle including the player himself: his coaches, team-mates and family. From tracing the origins of Messi's precocious talent in Rosario, Argentina, to chronicling his peerless seventeen-season career at Barcelona, and his tumultuous Parisian adventure, Guillem takes us behind-the-scenes of Messi's World Cup triumph and his long-desired move to the MLS. This is an epic, authoritative and compelling account of an enigmatic footballing genius. 'I can tell my grandkids one day that I coached Lionel Messi' Pep Guardiola
Messi
Author: Leonardo Faccio
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0345802691
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
For soccer enthusiasts and sports fans in general, an in-depth look at the life of the beautiful game’s greatest star, Argentine footballer Lionel Messi. Whether you call it soccer, football, fútbol, or the “beautiful game," it is the most popular sport in the world, and Argentine footballer Lionel Messi stands as one of its finest players—not only of his time, but of all time. Admired around the globe for his athleticism, skill, and fierce competitiveness, Messi has, at the age of 24, already shattered records at one of the most storied clubs in the world, FC Barcelona. Now, in this comprehensive biography, Messi fans can learn more about his life and career. Argentine journalist Leonardo Faccio describes how Messi, as a talented youth player in Buenos Aires, left his home for Spain in search of the medical help his family could not afford to treat his rare hormone deficiency. Small of stature, but possessing tremendous natural gifts, Messi developed into a star at Barcelona’s famed Masia soccer school. In this book, Faccio has written not only a biography of an enigmatic celebrity, but a meditation on athletic genius, drawing on interviews with Messi himself, as well as with everyone from his family, teammates, childhood friends—even his favorite butcher. In-depth and intimate, soccer fans who enjoy watching Messi come alive on the field will delight as he comes alive on the page.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0345802691
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
For soccer enthusiasts and sports fans in general, an in-depth look at the life of the beautiful game’s greatest star, Argentine footballer Lionel Messi. Whether you call it soccer, football, fútbol, or the “beautiful game," it is the most popular sport in the world, and Argentine footballer Lionel Messi stands as one of its finest players—not only of his time, but of all time. Admired around the globe for his athleticism, skill, and fierce competitiveness, Messi has, at the age of 24, already shattered records at one of the most storied clubs in the world, FC Barcelona. Now, in this comprehensive biography, Messi fans can learn more about his life and career. Argentine journalist Leonardo Faccio describes how Messi, as a talented youth player in Buenos Aires, left his home for Spain in search of the medical help his family could not afford to treat his rare hormone deficiency. Small of stature, but possessing tremendous natural gifts, Messi developed into a star at Barcelona’s famed Masia soccer school. In this book, Faccio has written not only a biography of an enigmatic celebrity, but a meditation on athletic genius, drawing on interviews with Messi himself, as well as with everyone from his family, teammates, childhood friends—even his favorite butcher. In-depth and intimate, soccer fans who enjoy watching Messi come alive on the field will delight as he comes alive on the page.
Messi – 2013 Edition
Author: Luca Caioli
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1906850194
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
El Pibe de Oro. The Golden Boy. Diego Maradona's unwaning shadow looms large over world football. In 2007 the brilliant Argentine chose Lionel Messi as his successor to the famous No. 10 shirt. But you can never be sure that potential will be fulfilled. Three years later, Messi – El Pulga, the Flea – is a European Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist, the most naturally gifted footballer on the planet and a hero to millions of fans across the globe. Champions, reporters and coaches blunder time and time again in their haste to find superstars. This time they got it right. Aged only 22, he shows a degree of maturity rarely seen on the soccer pitch. Yet underneath the layers of footballing brilliance, he is still the shy boy who describes his Maradona moment with disarming simplicity: 'I saw the gap and I went for it.' Transcending both club and country, he is a sporting god who prefers homemade cookies to brand name perfumes. Author Luca Caioli draws on exceptional testimonies. Messi's parents, Celia and Jorge, his bother Rodrigo and his uncles and aunts; his coaches at Grandoli and Newell's Old Boys; Charly Rexach, Alex García, Frank Rjikaard, Gianluca Zambrotta from Barcelona; Hugo Tocalli, Pancho Ferrero, el Coco Basile, Roberto Perfumo from Argentina. And to conclude, Leo Messi himself sizes up his life so far.
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1906850194
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
El Pibe de Oro. The Golden Boy. Diego Maradona's unwaning shadow looms large over world football. In 2007 the brilliant Argentine chose Lionel Messi as his successor to the famous No. 10 shirt. But you can never be sure that potential will be fulfilled. Three years later, Messi – El Pulga, the Flea – is a European Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist, the most naturally gifted footballer on the planet and a hero to millions of fans across the globe. Champions, reporters and coaches blunder time and time again in their haste to find superstars. This time they got it right. Aged only 22, he shows a degree of maturity rarely seen on the soccer pitch. Yet underneath the layers of footballing brilliance, he is still the shy boy who describes his Maradona moment with disarming simplicity: 'I saw the gap and I went for it.' Transcending both club and country, he is a sporting god who prefers homemade cookies to brand name perfumes. Author Luca Caioli draws on exceptional testimonies. Messi's parents, Celia and Jorge, his bother Rodrigo and his uncles and aunts; his coaches at Grandoli and Newell's Old Boys; Charly Rexach, Alex García, Frank Rjikaard, Gianluca Zambrotta from Barcelona; Hugo Tocalli, Pancho Ferrero, el Coco Basile, Roberto Perfumo from Argentina. And to conclude, Leo Messi himself sizes up his life so far.
Hugo’s Lies
Author: A.P. Hernández
Publisher: Babelcube Inc.
ISBN: 1667418459
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Hugo is seven years old and a liar. He loves to stretch the truth! Whenever he can, he tells a fib. It's super fun! Or, at least, so he thinks ...
Publisher: Babelcube Inc.
ISBN: 1667418459
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Hugo is seven years old and a liar. He loves to stretch the truth! Whenever he can, he tells a fib. It's super fun! Or, at least, so he thinks ...
Hymns & Devotions for Daily Worship
Author: Chris Fenner
Publisher: Hymnology Archive
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
A daily hymnal, featuring nearly 400 hymns and readings for every day of the year (special days have more than one), including 69 metrical psalms and 7 spirituals. Embark on a journey through the traditional Christian year, entering by way of Advent, visiting major and minor landmarks along the way, culminating in a celebration of Christ the King. On your journey, feast on the riches of hymnody, new and old, locally and globally, following the narrative pathways of the gospel story as outlined in the Revised Common Lectionary. Find nourishment in reflective commentary by living hymn writers, classic hymn writers, and master scholars. Discover more about the hymns and psalm paraphrases by observing their sources, and learn more about the church year through guiding essays.
Publisher: Hymnology Archive
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
A daily hymnal, featuring nearly 400 hymns and readings for every day of the year (special days have more than one), including 69 metrical psalms and 7 spirituals. Embark on a journey through the traditional Christian year, entering by way of Advent, visiting major and minor landmarks along the way, culminating in a celebration of Christ the King. On your journey, feast on the riches of hymnody, new and old, locally and globally, following the narrative pathways of the gospel story as outlined in the Revised Common Lectionary. Find nourishment in reflective commentary by living hymn writers, classic hymn writers, and master scholars. Discover more about the hymns and psalm paraphrases by observing their sources, and learn more about the church year through guiding essays.