A masterpiece that combines the visions of four great Catholic mystics into one coherent story on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Based primarily on the famous revelations of Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich and Ven. Mary of Agreda, it also includes many episodes described in the writings of St. Br[...]

This is a lavishly illustrated history of goldwork embroidery, including fifteen original projects. This insightful, illuminating, and entertaining volume is the most comprehensive book on this ancient form of embroidery available today. "Goldwork Embroidery" explores the rich history of goldwork in[...]

Suitable for health professionals, nurses and students involved in health promotion practice, this title focuses on the practical activity of health promotion and shows students and practitioners how to actually apply health promotion in practice. It explores how health promotion activities can empo[...]

This introductory text presents an overview of the liberal arts--literature, art, music, philosophy, and history--with a particular emphasis on literature. The unique selection of works from each culture provides students with a global understanding of the humanities. Several pedagogical features of[...]

In medieval society and culture, memory occupied a unique position. It was central to intellectual life and the medieval understanding of the human mind. Commemoration of the dead was also a fundamental Christian activity. Above all, the past - and the memory of it - occupied a central position in m[...]