Author: Kathryn Lasky
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545838142
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
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Perfect for fans of His Dark Materials! Against all odds, cubs Stellan, Jytte, Third, and Froya have found the key hidden inside the legendary Den of Forever Frost. Now, they have everything they need to destroy the dangerous ice clock. Everything . . . except an army. The power-hungry Grand Patek will stop at nothing to protect the clock, the source of his authority. And so, it's up to the cubs to convince the animals of Ga'Hoole to join the fight-a journey that'll take them from the fabled owl parliament to the rugged territory of the wolves of the beyond. But the owls and the wolves have secrets of their own -- secrets that threaten to fracture the fragile alliance. Do Stellan and Jytte have what it takes to become the leaders of the resistance? Or will the bears be left on their own to battle the greatest enemy Ga'Hoole has ever known?
Author: Roger Collins
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786744189
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 596
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One of the most enduring and influential of all human institutions, the papacy has also been amongst the most controversial. No one who seeks to make sense of modern issues within Christendom -- or, indeed, world history -- can neglect the vital shaping role of the popes. In Keepers of the Keys of Heaven, eminent religion scholar Roger Collins offers a masterful account of the entire arc of papal history -- from the separation of the Greek and Latin churches to the contemporary controversies that threaten the unity of the one billion-strong worldwide Catholic community. A definitive and accessible guide to what is arguably the world's most vaunted office, Keepers of the Keys of Heaven is essential reading for anyone interested in the role of faith in the shaping of our world.
Author: John Prados
Publisher: William Morrow
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 664
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The true story of how the National Security Council was transformed from a small advisory board under Truman, virtually to supplant the State Department under Nixon, and then to conduct covert, illegal operations under Ronald Reagan.
Author: Nadine Scolla
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981808017
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 125
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Author: Sir Nicolas Cheetham
Publisher: New York : Scribner
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 412
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This volume describes the challenges the Catholic Church has faced in the past and analyzes the religious, social, and political significance of each Pope's reign. Besides the history of the Papacy, this book provides the reader with a glimpse into European history as it intersects with the story of the Church.
Author: Perri O'Shaughnessy
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0440336430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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For ambitious, troubled architect Ray Jackson, the nightmare begins one sultry California night when his wife disappears. No phone call, no ransom note, no body, reveals whether Leigh is dead or alive. Then, suddenly, a woman shows up on Ray’s doorstep demanding answers: Kathleen, an old friend of Leigh’s. Ray wants answers, too, but his questions seem strange and shady to Kat. Suspected by his wife’s friend and by the police, Ray launches a desperate and alarming search of his own. Using a collection of keys he has held on to since he was a boy–keys to homes he and his mother once lived in–Ray quietly yet boldly enters each house, one by one, hoping to unlock the secrets of his own past. As past and present collide, as a chilling mystery begins to unravel, Ray is suddenly confronted with the most agonizing decision of his life–to face his own violence-laden past, acting to prevent another horrendous act of violence, or not. His choice will leave nothing and no one the same. From the Hardcover edition.
Author: Shannon Messenger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442445955
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512
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A New York Times bestselling series A USA TODAY bestselling series A California Young Reader Medal–winning series In this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first. Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. The reason? Sophie’s a Telepath, someone who can read minds. No one knows her secret—at least, that’s what she thinks… But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. He’s a Telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well…she isn’t. Fitz opens Sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth, and she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known. But Sophie still has secrets, and they’re buried deep in her memory for good reason: The answers are dangerous and in high-demand. What is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? The truth could mean life or death—and time is running out.
Author: Wilton Wynn
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 296
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A journalist describes the personalities and policies of three popes whose careers he covered for "Time" magazine. Pp. 213-218 survey papal restrictions on the Jews of Rome over the centuries, the ambivalent behavior of Pius XII during the Holocaust, and the struggle of Pope John XXIII and Cardinal Bea to have the Vatican Council pass the document condemning antisemitism against the opposition of many bishops and members of the Curia.
Author: Janny Wurts
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504066324
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 977
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Now in one volume: three novels in the “epic tale mixing fantasy and SF . . . full of action, splendid scenes of magic and engaging secondary characters” (Publishers Weekly). Stormwarden A young girl, her brother, and a Firelord’s descendant are caught up in the rescue of the Stormwarden Anskiere—and the unbinding of the demons that could destroy all of humanity. Keeper of the Keys As Jaric struggles to accept his father’s heritage, Taen’s brother is possessed by the demons who use him as a pawn to hunt down and slay the Firelord’s heir. Shadowfane Jaric faces the Cycle of Fire that drove his father to madness, while Taen Dreamweaver is targeted by her brother and his demon overlords, psionically endowed aliens who have been revealed as mankind’s ancient conquerors. Praise for Janny Wurts “Janny Wurts builds beautiful castles in the air. . . . Every detail is richly imagined and vividly rendered.” —Diana Gabaldon “A gifted creator of wonders.” —Raymond E. Feist “It ought to be illegal for one person to have this much talent.” —Stephen R. Donaldson
Author: Trisha Lynn
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 309
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A trunk, a dagger, a map, and a...cat? When her aunt passes away, she leaves Kaidyn an old trunk of bizarre contents and a cat named Silas. After accidentally opening a portal, Kaidyn is thrown into a country divided by a massive wall and overwhelmed with ancient magic. Thrust between two royal houses, both claiming rights to the throne, she isn't sure who or what to believe. One thing becomes clear, though, she is the next Keeper of the Keys. An ancient lineage of human women tasked with balancing the wild magic and serving the true monarch of Evirness. Kaidyn will need to overcome the self-doubt that plagues her from a birth deformity with the help of a formidable guard captain and unlikely friends. Kaidyn is the only one who can bring down the wall and stop the gateways from wreaking havoc. Will she fulfill her ancestral duties or run back to the safety of her own world?
