Author: Mary Doria Russell
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345510887
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
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A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly “Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.”—The Dallas Morning News “[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.”—USA Today
Author: Mary Doria Russell
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307414744
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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In Children of God, Mary Doria Russell further establishes herself as one of the most innovative, entertaining and philosophically provocative novelists writing today. The only member of the original mission to the planet Rakhat to return to Earth, Father Emilio Sandoz has barely begun to recover from his ordeal when the So-ciety of Jesus calls upon him for help in preparing for another mission to Alpha Centauri. Despite his objections and fear, he cannot escape his past or the future. Old friends, new discoveries and difficult questions await Emilio as he struggles for inner peace and understanding in a moral universe whose boundaries now extend beyond the solar system and whose future lies with children born in a faraway place. Strikingly original, richly plotted, replete with memorable characters and filled with humanity and humor, Children of God is an unforgettable and uplifting novel that is a potent successor to The Sparrow and a startlingly imaginative adventure for newcomers to Mary Doria Russell’s special literary magic.
Author: John K. Carmack
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
ISBN: 9781590382349
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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Author: Tayari Jones
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1786077973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
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*THE BESTSELLING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK* From the award-winning author of An American Marriage comes this breathtaking tale of a sisterhood defined by a father's secret, perfect for fans of Brit Bennett and Yaa Gyasi 'MY FATHER, JAMES WITHERSPOON, IS A BIGAMIST.' SECRETS Dana and Chaurisse are sisters who have never met. The only thing binding them together is the life-changing secret of their father's double life. LIES Only one of them knows the truth about James and his hidden family. When the girls do finally meet and become friends, the fragile promise that has kept his secrets safe for so long threatens to implode. HOPE This soulful story of friendship and sisterhood paints an unforgettable picture of the messy knots that bind families together, from the author of modern classic, An American Marriage. AN OBSERVER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A GUARDIAN 'BEST BOOK OF 2020 TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS' * A BOOKSELLER SMALL PUBLISHERS 2020 TOP 20 'Do not miss this can’t-actually-stop-reading-it novel from the author of the Women's Prize for Fiction-winning An American Marriage.' Stylist
Author: Jan Richardson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780977816293
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
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Author: William Barclay
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664237769
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 492
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Publisher: Canongate U.S.
ISBN: 9780802136169
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.
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Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
ISBN: 9780819218728
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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An illustrated rendition of the hymn asks how to praise the all-encompassing God of the sparrow, storm, rainbow, cross, and loving heart. By the illustrator of All Things Bright and Beautiful. Reprint.
Author: June Sprigg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decorative arts, Shaker
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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"The Shaker movement in America began in 1774 when Mother Ann Lee emigrated from Manchester, England, with a small group of followers, and settled in New York State. Despite impoverished beginnings, the Shakers flourished in the early nineteenth century, and by 1840 there were four to six thousand members living in eighteen principle communities from Maine to Kentucky. Turning away from society, they lived in large families that were both celibate and communal. In striving for heaven on earth, they created a visual environment of such harmony and quiet power that it continues to impress observers today, when the Shakers have all but passed from the American scene. The many works presented in this beautiful volume reveal the Shaker commitment to excellence in all matters. The chairs, cases of drawers, work stands, baskets, oval boxes, wheelbarrows, stoves, looms, and even tailoring tools have a purity of form that transcends mere utility and elevates our appreciation beyond a sense of function."--Amazon.
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458438945
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 173
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(Fake Book). A beginning fake book for players new to "faking"! This great collection contains over 100 favorite gospel songs all in the key of C. Each song features lyrics and simplified chords that remain true to each original tune, with large, easy-to-read music notation. Includes: Amazing Grace * At Calvary * Because He Lives * Blessed Assurance * Church in the Wildwood * Do Lord * Give Me That Old Time Religion * He Touched Me * Higher Ground * His Eye Is on the Sparrow * His Name Is Wonderful * How Great Thou Art * I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy * I Saw the Light * I'll Fly Away * In the Garden * Just a Closer Walk with Thee * Mansion over the Hilltop * More Than Wonderful * The Old Rugged Cross * Precious Lord, Take My Hand * Precious Memories * Put Your Hand in the Hand * Rock of Ages * Shall We Gather at the River? * Sweet By and By * Turn Your Radio On * Upon This Rock * When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder * Whispering Hope * Will the Circle Be Unbroken * Wings of a Dove * and dozens more!
