Set in San Francisco, the story follows Charlie Chan as he embarks on a speaking engagement, only to be drawn into a complex and perilous mystery. This case challenges his detective skills and intellect, showcasing his ability to navigate danger while unraveling clues. The narrative promises suspense and intrigue, highlighting Chan's unique approach to solving crimes.
Featuring over 900 photographs and illustrations, this comprehensive guide offers an in-depth look at Newfoundland and Labrador's diverse beauty, encompassing flora, fauna, icebergs, and weather. Edited by biologist Michael Collins and contributed to by over twenty experts, it serves as an accessible and durable resource for both novices and seasoned explorers. Perfectly sized and indexed for field use, it invites readers to delve into the province's rich life and landscape, making it an essential companion for outdoor adventures.
Who really was Jesus Christ? How did Christianity spread around the world? And how has Christian belief changed over the last 50 years? Providing the answers to these and many other questions, A History of Christianity charts the 2,000-year-long history of the world's largest religion. This richly illustrated overview covers everything from the world of the Old Testament to Christianity in the 21st century, including topics such as the early martyrs, the birth of the monasteries, the Crusades, the Reformation, and the rise of the Church in the Americas and Africa. It examines the wide-ranging beliefs and doctrines found within the Church, and illuminates the role Christianity plays in ordinary people's lives. With its fresh, highly visual approach, A History of Christianity introduces the key events, figures, and movements that helped shape the Church. Beautifully illustrated, clearly presented, and written in an accessible style, this unique guide is the perfect companion for both believers and those who want to know about the history of the Church.
The narrative follows a spiritual journey from Northern Ireland to Biafra, where the protagonist receives a divine message of peace and hope. Upon arrival, they encounter three leviathans symbolizing a historical threat to humanity. As the protagonist uncovers their plans for destruction, the Biafran people unite, demanding their freedom and inspiring global movements. The story reflects on themes of divine intervention, the struggle for autonomy, and the consequences of ignoring calls for justice, drawing parallels to ongoing global conflicts.
This book is not an academic treatise. It is a concise story that tells what America's multinationals did to the US economy and how they did it. It is an applied and actionable book which includes many suggested solutions that function as steps the reader can take in their company.
Discover the extraordinary stories behind the world's missing works of art. New, small-format impulse-buy books make the perfect self-purchase or gift. Travel back in time to discover works of art that have vanished from the record, as well as those that went missing and have since been reclaimed or recovered. From the treasures of Tutankhamun to the altarpiece of Ghent, a missing Faberge egg, and Vincent van Gogh's majestic Sunset at Montmajour, numerous masterpieces have disappeared throughout history as a result of theft, looting, natural catastrophe, or conflict... And some have resurfaced decades or even centuries later. Lost Masterpieces examines the unique story of the most significant of these artworks, the artists who created them, and those thought to be involved in their loss. It explores the various means by which museum curators and international crime investigators have unearthed missing treasures. It highlights the moral dilemma of museums that have profited from looted works of art and examines the recent "heists" made by some nations in an effort to regain their nation's stolen works of art. Delve into the mysteries of ancient Egyptian tombs, marvel at the hoards unearthed by archaeologists, and discover the skulduggery behind the disappearance of priceless Rembrandts and Vermeers. And see the world of art and antiquities in a whole new light.
Chicagoan Helen Price, a dying woman, recounts her life while driving toward an oncology appointment. She attempts to take her own life, survives, then dies under tragic circumstances. In death, Helen bequeaths the family home to her only son, gay playwright Norman Price. Father to an adopted Chinese child, and recently broken up with his partner, Norman’s life is in crisis. Helen also bequeaths a series of tapes to Nate Feldman, a Vietnam draft dodger ensconced in the far reaches of Canada, and the son of Helen’s former boss, Theodore Feldman. Nate’s return to America to claim the tapes occasions confronting a history of animus between father and son, but also the nature of the relationship between Helen Price and Theodore Feldman. Told from moving cars, the journeys of Norman Price and Nate Feldman converge toward unexpected mysteries and revelations that uncover not so much lies as understandings of life that no longer hold under the scrutiny of the present
Based on contemporary documentation, Raphael's World explores the complex era in which the artist flourished and introduces the reader to the fascinating panoply of patrons. The 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael occurs on 6 April 2020. There will be a number of events to celebrate at the Vatican and other galleries around the world.
Reissued with a new preface by the author on the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 journey to the moon The years that have passed since Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the moon in July 1969 have done nothing to alter the fundamental wonder of the event: man reaching the moon remains one of the great events--technical and spiritual--of our lifetime. In Carrying the Fire, Collins conveys, in a very personal way, the drama, beauty, and humor of that adventure. He also traces his development from his first flight experiences in the air force, through his days as a test pilot, to his Apollo 11 space walk, presenting an evocative picture of the joys of flight as well as a new perspective on time, light, and movement from someone who has seen the fragile earth from the other side of the moon.
An esteemed academic, prolific author and convert from the Church of England to Catholicism, Newman was a complex and conflicted individual. Intensely loyal to his friends, highly-strung, kind-hearted and tenacious, Newman combined the best of both the Anglican and Catholic traditions.