Religious Figures

The phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America’s greatest achievements in space. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst, and Kevin Costner. Before John Glenn...

"Les Figures du Tarot". Roys, Reynes, Cavaliers et Valets sont les quatre Figures (ou Honneurs) du jeu de Tarot. Tous les autres jeux existants n'en comportent que deux ou trois. Si, à la table de jeu, les quatre Honneurs sont hiérarchisés comme une sorte de famille où le Valet serait le cadet, le Cavalier l'aîné, et le couple royal les parents, il en va tout autrement de leur interprétation dans le Tarot initiatique.

The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller! This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space...

Muhammad's was a life of almost unparalleled historical importance, yet for all the iconic power of his name, the intensely dramatic story of the prophet of Islam is not well known. In The First Muslim, Lesley Hazleton brings him vibrantly to life. Drawing on early eyewitness sources and on history, politics, religion, and psychology, she renders him as a man in full, in all his complexity and vitality. Hazleton's account follows the arc of Muhammad's rise from powerlessness to power, from anonymity to renown.

This course will have a profound impact on your faith and thinking. Thomas Aquinas, OP (1225-1274), is one of world history''s most influential thinkers. His works indelibly shaped Western thought and Christian belief, and his brilliant ideas continue to resonate in universities and churches...

What does it mean to be an imitator of Christ? Find out by exploring the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi and the movements he inspired with one of the world''s leading Franciscan experts as your guide. From the humble backyard birdbath to the splendor of St. Peter''s Basilica in Rome...

John Knox spent his life with a sword in one hand and a Bible in the other and he wasn’t afraid to use either. He began his theological life as a body guard to George Wishart – and it was when that young man was put to death by the religious authorities that John Knox was finally persuaded...

L'interesse di P. D. Ouspensky per i tarocchi risale ai primissimi anni del Novecento, e precede l'incontro con Gurdjieff. Affascinato dalla misteriosa struttura delle carte, nel 1913 pubblica questo breve saggio in cui racconta, con stile poetico e immaginativo, la macchina filosofica rappresentata dai 22 arcani maggiori. Nell'interpretazione del filosofo russo, i tarocchi sono un vero e proprio "libro" di simbolismo ermetico che permette di accedere a un mondo più ampio e profondo.

From a trusted advisor and devoted friend of Mother Teresa comes a “powerful” (The Washington Free Beacon) firsthand account of the miraculous woman behind the saint and a book that is “rich in reflection on contemporary sanctity” (George Weigel). Mother Teresa was one of the most...

Karl Rahner is known as the father of the Catholic Church in the 20th century. Join Rahner’s celebrated student, acclaimed theologian, author and Boston College professor, Fr. Harvey Egan, SJ, in this exploration of Rahner’s wisdom. A Jesuit priest, Rahner was also a philosopher, theologian...

The "unputdownable" (Dave Eggers, National Book award finalist) story of the most infamous American con man you've never heard of: James Strang, self-proclaimed divine king of earth, heaven, and an island in Lake Michigan, "perfect for fans of The Devil in the White City" (Kirkus) A New York...

Bloomsbury presents Last Testament by Pope Benedict XVI with Peter Seewald, read by Roger May and Gordon Griffin. Gripping ... An exquisite conversation between two people who know each other, like each other, and have mutual respect for one another' – Catholic Times Since resigning from the...

“A great leap forward in understanding and contextualizing Mary’s life, after two millennia of her being dismissed and rewritten by patriarchal power structures.” James Cameron A world-renowned historian of early Christianity and ancient Judaism lifts the veil on the life of Mary –...

Andy Schoening is a Christian race-car driver from Southern California. He and his brother, Jim, have built and raced stock cars for over 20 years. Please join them on a journey that includes racing train cars (three cars tied together), boat trailer racing, roll-over contests, skid-plate racing, enduros, and of course…The Outlaw Figure-Eight. In this book, Andy will also give you a behind-the-scenes look at Saturday night racing. On top of all that car stuff, Andy will also share with you his views on life.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2013 "A heartfelt, powerful work." The Wall Street Journal "Lovely, understated and powerfully sad, The Testament of Mary finally gives the mother of Jesus a chance to speak." NPR In a voice that is both tender and filled with rage, The Testament of Mary tells...

Moore's refusal to follow a court order to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the state court building cost him his position as chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. In this fascinating memoir, he reflects on his struggle to comply with the law and be true to his faith. His essential...

When modern culture tries to push Jesus aside, He often reappears in disguise — even in the heroes of beloved sci-fi and superhero stories. Exploring characters from Star Wars and Star Trek to Spider-Man and Doctor Who, this book reveals the hidden Christian images and parallels that shape popular stories of salvation. With sharp analysis and a unique “Orthodoxy Score” for each hero, you’ll discover surprising links between blockbuster tales and timeless truths about Christ, humanity, and redemption.

Lightkeepers; The internationally best–selling series from an award–winning biographer J S Bach; Paul Brand; John Bunyan; James Clerk Maxwell; Wilfred Grenfell; C.S. Lewis; Samuel Morse; Ghillean Prance; C.T. Studd; George Washington–Carver; What can you do for God? These ten boys grew up...

Listeners are invited to embark on a journey through the life of one of history’s most revered figures. The patron saint of Ireland. This engaging and comprehensive narrative explores the multifaceted dimensions of St. Patrick's life, from his early years in Roman Britain to his transformative experiences and his courageous return to a land of captivity.