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2004. Large hard cover with dust cover. With slip case. 310 high quality pages. Very good condition. Tightly bound, neat and clean. Over 1kg.  Fate, Family & Faith: the life and work of Stanley Lewis Madeline Lass Oceana Retail Holdings Ltd An extract from Fate, Family & Faith: the life and work of Stanley Lewis “I am proud of my parents, brothers, sisters and our entire family and it is that pride in my rich and blessed heritage that finally persuaded me of the value of recording the history of our family and my life. Publishing this book is an attempt to pay homage to their unconditional love, their generosity of spirit, their fortitude, their courage and boundless energy.”   

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The youngest of nine children, Michael Downing was three when his father died, suddenly and inexplicably. No autopsy was performed. The family diagnosis was God's will. As a boy, Downing rigorously trained as a spiritual athlete, preparing to vault into heaven. But eventually he escaped the religious dogma and the family arena--until one of his brothers died in 2003, suddenly and inexplicably. No autopsy was performed. Alarmed, Downing pursued a diagnosis. Drawn into a world of researchers, clinicians, and manufacturers with their own arcane ethics and faith, Downing discovered he had inherited a mutant protein from his father, and that the first symptom would be his sudden death. To save his life, a defibrillator was hardwired to his heart. Within weeks, he needed emergency surgery to remove the device and the life-threatening infection he got with it. Two months later, he was reimplanted--only to read in his morning newspaper that the new wires anchored to his heart were prone to failure. His device might be powerless, or it might deliver a series of unwarranted, possibly fatal, shocks. From a bedeviled boyhood in the Berkshires to a grim comedy of errors in one of Boston's best hospitals, Life with Sudden Death is a tale of medical misadventure. Features Summary After the sudden death of his father and later his brother, Downing discovers he had inherited a mutant protein, and that the first symptom would be his sudden death... Author Michael Downing Publisher Counterpoint Release date 20100918 Pages 244 ISBN 1-58243-615-0 ISBN 13 978-1-58243-615-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A heartwarming novel from the New York Times bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Love Letters and Summer at Willow Lake.Annie Rush seems to have it all, a handsome husband and their fabulous life in Manhattan. But all of that is snatched away when she is involved is a life-changing accident. Awakening from a coma a year later, Annie finds that the life she knew has crumbled away.In the throes of grief, Annie grasps her new reality - she has to start over from scratch, which means heading home. Annie couldn't wait to escape the small town where she grew up, but now she finds herself warming to the close-knit community and its homespun values.There's also a face from the distant past Donovan Lynch and all the reasons she's never quite forgotten him come flooding back. Annie expects to pull herself together and return to the city, but fate has other plans... Features Summary A heartwarming novel from the New York Times bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Love Letters and Summer at Willow Lake. Author Susan Wiggs Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20160728 Pages 368 ISBN 0-00-815129-6 ISBN 13 978-0-00-815129-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours #1 New York Times bestselling author Steve Harvey helps you engage the Divine Spirit within you to find your life's desire and use your own imagination to make your life's vision a reality. At the beginning of each broadcast of his morning radio show, Steve Harvey offers his millions of listeners a few moments of spiritual advice to inspire and guide them. Fans love Steve's wisdom and often share his insightful messages with friends and family. In this essential book, Steve expands on those daily words of wisdom by providing fans—and anyone in need of spiritual support, comfort, or guidance—this heartfelt collection of spiritual devotions. Steve beautifully and thoughtfully explains what faith is and how it can work miracles in our daily lives. He also talks in-depth about the power of human imagination and how we can use it to make our dreams come true. Steve believes that no vision enters our minds without our ability to make it a reality. As God inspires us to build and create a larger vision for our lives, Steve shows us that when we combine our inherent power with God's divine plan, we can each achieve anything. Steve also reveals the power of using imagination, faith, and hard work to make our visions a reality. Written in an engaging storytelling format in Steve's warm, inviting voice, each chapter of this thoughtful book offers invaluable advice and anecdotes that illuminate the power of imagination and how to use our God-given visions to enrich our lives. Features Summary #1 New York Times bestselling author Steve Harvey helps you engage the Divine Spirit within you to find your life’s desire and use your own imagination to make your life’s vision a reality... Author Steve Harvey Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20161114 Pages 196 ISBN 0-06-257164-8 ISBN 13 978-0-06-257164-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "Uncovers new facts on the outlaw's life and death" He gained renown as the sidekick of Butch Cassidy, but the Sundance Kid--whose real name was Harry Alonzo Longabaugh--led a fuller life than history or Hollywood has allowed. A relative of Longabaugh through marriage, Donna B. Ernst has spent more than a quarter century researching his life. She now brings to print the most thorough account ever of one of the West's most infamous outlaws, tracing his life from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his involvement with the Wild Bunch and, in 1908, to his reputed death by gunshot in Bolivia. Combining genealogical research, access to family records, and explorations in historical archives, Ernst details the Sundance Kid's movements to paint a complete picture of the man. She recounts his homesteading days in Colorado, offers new information on his years as a cowboy in Wyoming and Canada, and cites newly uncovered records that substantiate both his outlaw activities and his attempts at self-reform. While taking readers on the wild chase that became Longabaugh's life, outracing posses and Pinkertons, Ernst corrects inaccuracies in the historical record. She demonstrates that he could not have participated in the Belle Fourche bank heist or the Tipton train robbery and refutes speculations that Butch and Sundance managed to escape their fate in Bolivia. "The Sundance Kid" is enlivened by more than three dozen photographs, including family photos never before seen. Features Summary Uncovers new facts on the outlaw's life and death Author D. B. Ernst Publisher University of Oklahoma Press Release date 20100330 Pages 264 ISBN 0-8061-4115-8 ISBN 13 978-0-8061-4115-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In this vivid and deeply felt collection of essays, Ron Hansen talks about his novels, childhood, family, and mentors such as John Gardner. He explores prayer, stigmata, twentieth-century martyrs, and the Eucharist. A profile of his grandfather, a "tough-as-nails, brook-no-guff Colorado rancher," finds a place alongside a wonderfully informative portrait of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. A brilliant reading of a story by Leo Tolstoy follows an appreciation of the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins. Surprisingly intimate, A Stay Against Confusion brings together the literary and religious impulses that inform the life of one of our most gifted fiction writers. Features Summary In this rich collection of essays, Hansen talks about his novels, his childhood and family, and about such mentors as John Gardner. He explores prayer... Author Ron Hansen Publisher HarperPerennial Release date 20020326 Pages 288 ISBN 0-06-095668-2 ISBN 13 978-0-06-095668-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "The stories of three young people who experience the tumult -- in three eras -- as new religions are about to be born. " Dina is a slave, a weaver for the royalty of Ancient Egypt. Summoned to the royal chamber, Dina learns she will move south with the Queen and the Pharaoh to a bountiful oasis, but far away from her family and her Jewish faith. When Moses, a Hebrew who has defied the Egyptians, comes to visit, Dina must make a choice between the predictable life of a slave, or an uncertain one that promises more by following Moses into the desert. Fifteen hundred years later, Rome's oppressive rule has impoverished young Mattan's family. He sets out from his home in Nazareth to make his own way, joining forces with an old trickster, to eke out a living performing around Galilee. When they come upon a man preaching in Capernaum, their lives change forever as they become followers of Jesus. Around 622 A.D. Fallah, a Bedouin boy, flees from his desert home to break out of the grip of the blood feud that killed his father. Though he becomes a successful poet in the marketplace of Mecca, he and his brother are condemned to live forever as outsiders in a society dominated by a powerful tribe. Muhammad and his Companions offer them a different future -- if they are brave enough to grasp it. Drawing on both the historical and the imagined, "Shifting Sands" brings the past to vivid life. These stories expertly recreate how life might have been for young people living in the time of three of the world's most important figures. Informative sidebars and full-color illustrations add historical flavor. Features Summary A novel about three young people who experience the tumult -- in 3 eras -- as new religions are about to be born. Author Kathy Lowinger (Author), Michael Martchenko (Illustrator) Publisher Annick Press Release date 20140122 Pages 128 ISBN 1-55451-616-1 ISBN 13 978-1-55451-616-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Captain Robert McGovern epitomizes all that is right and good in America. One of nine children growing up in a New Jersey family, he made local headlines as a high school football phenom before becoming a star linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New England Patriots. When his illustrious NFL career was over, he earned a law degree from Fordham University and went to work for the New York City district attorney's office. From that vantage point he witnessed close-up the fall of the Twin Towers on that world-altering morning in September 2001--an event that inspired him to leave public life and join the U.S. Army to better serve the country he loves. As a military prosecuting attorney, Captain McGovern has advised battlefield commanders on legal rules of engagement in Afghanistan and has prosecuted suspected terrorists in Iraq. A dedicated soldier and a man of faith who has been on the front lines of the War on Terror--both at home and in the Middle East--Captain Robert McGovern is an extraordinary American with a remarkable and important story to tell--one that every American needs to hear. Features Summary McGovern--former NFL linebacker, New York City prosecutor, and army Judge Advocate General following 9/11--presents a highly provocative and motivational memoir... Author Robert McGovern Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20080222 Pages 316 ISBN 0-06-124415-5 ISBN 13 978-0-06-124415-5

Five Simple Ways to Grow a Great Family Book by Carol Kuykendall In good condition Description: Shape your family with the qualities that will make it shine Before children entered your life, did you dream about the kind of family you wanted? And have those lofty dreams come crashing down somewhere between managing chaotic schedules and refereeing sibling squabbles? You have lots of dreams for your family--and the influence to make them come true! Five Simple Ways to Grow a Great Family will help you focus on the five qualities that matter most: love, fun, loyalty, growth, and faith. With real-life examples and practical yet fun advice, Carol Kuykendall shows you how to express and experience each of these qualities to the fullest. Her powerful insight and thought-provoking questions will inspire you to become a family that wants to be together, grow together, and stay together. Carol Kuykendall is a popular speaker and author. She and her husband, Lynn, are now proud grandparents and live in Colorado.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Four girls with the power to control the elements must come together to save the world from a terrible evil in this ¿series opener [that] has it all¿ (Kirkus Reviews). Years ago, everything changed. Phantoms, massive beasts of nightmare, began terrorizing the world. At the same time, four girls¿the Effigies¿appeared, each with a unique power to control a classical element. Since then, they have protected the world from the Phantoms. At the death of one Effigy, another is chosen, pulled from her normal life into the never-ending battle. When Maia unexpectedly becomes the next Fire Effigy, she resists her new calling. A quiet girl with few friends and almost no family, she was much happier to admire the Effigies from afar. Never did she imagine having to master her ability to control fire, to protect innocent citizens from the Phantoms, or to try bringing together the other three Effigies. But with the arrival of the mysterious Saul¿a man who seems to be able to control the Phantoms using the same cosmic power previously only granted to four girls at a time¿Maia and the other Effigies must learn to work together in a world where their celebrity status is more important than their heroism. But the secrets Saul has, and the power he possesses, might be more than even they can handle¿ Features Summary Four girls with the power to control the elements must come together to save the world from a terrible evil in this “series opener [that] has it all” (Kirkus Reviews)... Author Sarah Raughley Publisher Simon Pulse Release date 20171120 Pages 384 ISBN 1-4814-6678-X ISBN 13 978-1-4814-6678-3

For the first time, all five major writings of Pope Francis--his encyclicals, bulls, and apostolic exhortationsare gathered into one volume. Pope Francis--the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church--was elected on March 13, 2013. Since then, he has been the most influential religious leader in the world, drawing praise and admiration from people of all faiths. The impact of his writings has been felt not just in the Catholic Church for which they were intended but throughout the world. Each of the five works collected in The Complete Encyclicals, Bulls, and Apostolic Exhortations is a book unto itself, so this volume is one that can be cherished, read, and reread by all Catholics and devotees of Pope Francis for many years to come. Volume 1 includes: Lumen Fidei, June 29, 2013: The Light of Faith is an encyclical on the centrality of faith, the relationship between reason and faith, the Church's role in the transmission of faith, and how faith results in redeeming the world. Evangelii Gaudium, Nov. 24, 2013: The apostolic exhortation The Joy of the Gospel has been called Pope Francis's manifesto. It challenges all Christians to approach evangelization anew and overcome complacency in order to fulfill Christ's great mission. Misericordiae Vultus, April 11, 2015: In The Face of Mercy, the papal bull for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in 2015, the pope urges Catholics, "We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy." Laudato Si', May 24, 2015: Praise Be to You: On Care for Our Common Home is the landmark encyclical in which Pope Francis issued a call to the entire Church--and the world--on climate change, human responsibility, the role of faith in how we live among God's entire creation, and the future of the planet. Amoris laetitia, March 19, 2016: Love in the Family is an exhortation published after the Synods on the Family. In it, Pope Francis ranges in his quotations and examples from St. Thomas Aquinas and Martin Luther King Jr. to the film Babette's Feast. Review Pope Francis is a revolutionary. The revolution he proposes, however, is not a matter of economic or political prescription, but a revolution in the self-understanding of the Catholic Church: a re-energizing return to the pentecostal fervor and evangelical passion from which the church was born two millennia ago, and a summons to mission that accelerates the great historical transition from institutional-maintenance Catholicism to the Church of the New Evangelization. George Weigel Pope Francis s groundbreaking new documentAmoris Laetitia(The Joy of Love)asks the Church to meet people where they are, to consider the complexities of people s lives, and to respect people s consciences when it comes to moral decisions. The apostolic exhortation is mainly a document that reflects on family life and encourages families. But it is also the pope s reminder that the Church should avoid simply judging people and imposing rules on them without considering their struggles. Rev. James Martin, S.J. Laudato Si'is an earthquake.... (It) seems destined to go down as a major turning point, the moment when environmentalism claimed pride of place on par with the dignity of human life and economic justice as a cornerstone of Catholic social teaching. It also immediately makes the Catholic Church arguably the leading moral voice in the press to combat global warming and the consequences of climate change." John L. Allen Jr. " "Pope Francis is a revolutionary. The revolution he proposes, however, is not a matter of economic or political prescription, but a revolution in the self-understanding of the Catholic Church: a re-energizing return to the pentecostal fervor and evangelical passion from which the church was born two millennia ago, and a summons to mission that accelerates the great historical transition from institutional-maintenance Catholicism to the Church of the New Evangelization." --George Weigel "Pope Francis's groundbreaking new document Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) asks the Church to meet people where they are, to consider the complexities of people's lives, and to respect people's consciences when it comes to moral decisions. The apostolic exhortation is mainly a document that reflects on family life and encourages families. But it is also the pope's reminder that the Church should avoid simply judging people and imposing rules on them without considering their struggles." --Rev. James Martin, S.J. "Laudato Si' is an earthquake.... (It) seems destined to go down as a major turning point, the moment when environmentalism claimed pride of place on par with the dignity of human life and economic justice as a cornerstone of Catholic social teaching. It also immediately makes the Catholic Church arguably the leading moral voice in the press to combat global warming and the consequences of climate change." --John L. Allen Jr. Read more About the Author Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was ordained a priest in 1969, became archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, and was made a cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2001. Bergoglio was elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church by the College of Cardinals on March 13, 2013, when he took the name Francis for St. Francis of Assisi. He is the first Jesuit pope, the first pope from the Americas, and the first non-European pope in more than twelve centuries. Read more Paperback: 512 pages Language: English Publisher: Ave Maria Press (December 26, 2016) Pope Francis (Author) Pope Francis is a revolutionary. The revolution he proposes, however, is not a matter of economic or political prescription, but a revolution in the self-understanding of the Catholic Church: a re-energizing return to the pentecostal fervor and evangelical passion from which the church was born two millennia ago, and a summons to mission that accelerates the great historical transition from institutional-maintenance Catholicism to the Church of the

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A free-spirited and rebellious Muslim-American of Indo-Pakistani descent, willful, intelligent Saira Qader rejected the constricting notions of family, duty, obligation, and fate, choosing instead to become a journalist, making the world her home. But when tragedy strikes, throwing Saira's life into turmoil, the woman who circled the globe to uncover the details of other lives must confront the truths of her own. In need of understanding, she looks to the stories of those who came before--her grandparents, a beloved aunt, her mother and father. As Saira discovers the hope, pain, joy, and passion that defined their lives, she begins to face what she never wanted to admit: that choice is not always our own, and that faith is not merely an intellectual preference. Features Summary A free-spirited and rebellious Muslim-American of Indo-Pakistani descent, willful, intelligent Saira Qader rejected the constricting notions of family... Author Nafisa Haji Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20100226 Pages 336 ISBN 0-06-149386-4 ISBN 13 978-0-06-149386-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days She was disappearing inch by inch, vanishing into thin air, and then one day a postcard arrived... There was no return address, no signature, only a scrawled message: Say something. Shelby Richmond is an ordinary girl growing up on Long Island until one night a terrible road accident brings her life to a halt. While her best friend Helene suffers life-changing injuries, Shelby becomes crippled with guilt and is suddenly unable to see the possibility of a future she'd once taken for granted. But as time passes, and Helene becomes an almost otherworldly figure within the town, seen by its inhabitants as a source of healing, Shelby finds herself attended to by her own guardian angel. A mysterious figure she half-glimpsed the night of the car crash, he now sends Shelby brief but beautiful messages imploring her to take charge of her life once more... What happens when a life is turned inside out? When you lose all hope and sense of worth? Shelby, a fan of Chinese food, dogs, bookshops, and men she should stay away from, captures both the ache of loneliness and the joy of finding oneself at last. From the bestselling author of The Dovekeepers comes this spellbinding, poignant and life-affirming story of one woman's journey towards happiness - and the power of love, family and fate. Features Summary A young woman must redefine herself after a tragic road accident in a powerful story of love, family and fate. Author Alice Hoffman Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20161212 Pages 258 ISBN 1-4711-6293-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4711-6293-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Baptism is the beginning of your child's life of faith. As the primary educators of their children, parents have the privilege and duty of carrying this new son or daughter of God into Christ's family, the Church. With the priest or deacon, godparents, parish, friends, and family, your baby's baptism will be a celebration and sign of lifelong love and grace. Part of the Liguori Sacramental-Preparation Series, this book will prepare you for your baby's special day and remind you of your own baptismal promises and calling. It includes: An overview of sin and salvationA short history of baptismal practices and traditionsThe meaning of the sacrament and its symbolsA step-by-step guide to the riteFrequent references to Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other Church documents Features Summary Baptism is the beginning of your child's life of faith. As the primary educators of their children, parents have the privilege and duty of carrying this new son or daughter of God into Christ's family... Author Emily Strand Publisher Liguori Publications Release date 20140615 Pages 16 ISBN 0-7648-2538-0 ISBN 13 978-0-7648-2538-5

The Fork In The Road (A Pair Of Christian Stories About Faith & Love) For Greener Pastures Along The Oregon Trail, is a Christian pioneer novella of over 10,000 words about one family's journey to the West and about the hardships which had to overcome such as a shortage of food and losing a wagon along the way, and many other trials and obstacles. Only their strong faith and love for God carried them through each day to their ritual of--after eating--gathering together and reading from the family bible. As they get towards the end of their journey, there's a major decision to be made. Christian Lumberjack In The Old West, is a wonderful and emotional novella about one man's journey into life, and the old west, when he goes to Oregon to become a lumberjack. His story is told through a contemporary woman, a librarian in New York who finds most of the man's journal in the dusty reaches of the library basement. Through the pages of his story--one of inspiration and hope--he lives on and his words end up being a major factor in her own life, by convincing her to become both a better Christian, and a better human being. Author Vanessa Carvo ISBN 0099527030, 9780099527039 Format Paperback Pages 439p.