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The Captive
by Scott O'DellAs part of a Spanish expedition to the New World, a Jesuit seminarian witnesses the enslavement and exploitation of the Mayas and is seduced by greed and ambition.
The Chesapeake in the 17th Century
by Thad W. Tate David L. AmmermanEssays on Anglo-American society and politics in 17th century America.
The Elements of Style (3rd edition)
by E. B. White William Strunk Jr.An American classic on pithy writing and perfect grammar.
The Golden Thread: A Novel about St. Ignatius Loyola
by Louis De WohlLouis de Wohl, with humility and deep religious conviction, takes us into the mind and heart of a saint, giving at the same time an enthralling picture of the era in which he lived.
The Island
by Peter BenchleyHow could hundreds of boats, carrying more than 2,000 people, simply disappear? Why does no one know, or care to know? Blair Maynard becomes obsessed with finding out what's going on.
The Spear: A Novel
by Louis De WohlThis panoramic novel of the last days of Christ ranges from the palaces of imperial Rome to the strife-torn hills of Judea, where the conflict of love and betrayal, revenge and redemption, reaches a mighty climax in the drama of the Crucifixion.
Treasures of Time
by Penelope LivelyThe dark, compelling treasures of time lure and ensnare two young people in a quiet, bitter drama played out in the orderly, civilized society of the English countryside.
Two Hawks From Earth
by Philip Jose FarmerFarmer writes: This novel was first published in 1966 and then in 1971 as The Gate of Time. That was not my title. I have no idea why the editors changed it, since this is not a time-travel tale, and their tale certainly was misleading. So I have restored the original, Two Hawks From Earth. The editors of that house also rewrote a scene to bowdlerize it. This was done without my knowledge, and so I have restored that scene. Also, I have added about ten thousand words. These include some chapters which go beyond the original ending.
What Is Religious Life? Questions Religious Are Asking
by Fr. Thomas DubayDubay answers questions to help people gain a clearer understanding of the theological dimensions of the religious life
Yargo
by Jacqueline SusannA beautiful woman is kidnapped by the most attractive man she ever met, a man from outer space...
A Portrait of Jane Austen
by David CecilThis book is intended neither as a straightforward biographical narrative not as a critical study of Jane Austen's works, but rather as an attempt to reconstruct her life and character, drawing on her letters, her novels, and the recollections of her contemporaries. Often regarded as an obscure figure living in a small, dull world, Jane Austen is here revealed as a strong, unusually delightful personality, reflecting a lively and important cross-section of 18th century and Regency society.
A Weave of Women
by E. M. BronerWomen--some in love, others not; one giving birth, others awaiting death--their lives woven into one fabric as they come together in Jerusalem, a male-dominated land that tries to re-exile, scatter, even kill them.
Altered States
by Paddy ChayefskyA novel about a young scientist's experiments to find the origin of consciousness using hallucinogenic drugs
Bones on Black Spruce Mountain
by David BudbillSeth and Daniel had been warned about Black Spruce Mountain, about the mysterious boy whose bones lay hidden near the misty peak, and about the howling screams many campers had heard in the deep of the night.
Death of a Politician
by Richard CondonWho murdered Walter Slurrie, America's most prominent political figure? Parallel investigations by the NYPD and the Secret Police uncover his life.
Don't Move the Muffin Tins: A Hands-Off Guide to Art for the Young Child
by Bev BosTeaching children about paper, paint, crayons, felt pens, chalk, printing, collages, holiday and special art, with an index to the projects described.
Eight Tales of Terror
by Edgar Allan Poe8 short stories: MS. Found in a Bottle; The Masque of the Red Death; The Cask of Amontillado; Ligeia; The Fall of the House of Usher; William Watson; Hop-Frog; The Imp of the Perverse
Eyes of Laura Mars
by John A. Carpenter H. B. GilmourShe saw everything through the eyes of a psychopathic killer who turned her bizarre, sadistic and brutal sexual fantasies into real life ... and death.
Glenn Gould: Music & Mind
by Geoffrey PayzantBiography of the famous pianist, including a bibliography, list of published compositions, filmography, and discography
Grave Mistake (Roderick Alleyn #30)
by Ngaio MarshMarsh's 30th novel to feature Roderick Alleyn. Here a hypochondriac rests in the country but an innocuous cure spirals to a fatal climax.
I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
by Dr SeussThe Cat in the Hat takes Young Cat in tow to show him the fun he can get out of reading.
If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I doing in the Pits?
by Erma BombeckA hilarious swipe at husbands, honeymoons, tennis elbow, marriage, lettuce, the national anthem, and a host of other domestic dilemmas.
Jack Benny
by Mary Livingstone Benny Hilliard Marks Marcia BorieA biography of the famous comedian by his wife.