In 1784, Thomas Jefferson made a deal with one of his slaves, 19-year-old James Hemings. The Founding Father was traveling to Paris to serve as ambassador to France. Jefferson wanted to bring James along for a particular purpose - to master the art of French cooking. And if James was willing to go a[...]
A finger, a lock of hair, a crucifix, a chalice--if such items belonged to a saint, they are considered to be relics and as such are venerated by the Catholic Church. Anyone who thinks that relics are remnants of the Middle Ages should log on to eBay. On any day of the week the online shopper will f[...]
Takes a close-up look at thirty-two holy men and women who took a less than saintly path on their road to sainthood, profiling St. Olga, St. Mary of Egypt, Thomas Becket, and other sinners-turned-saint. 20,000 first printing.[...]
Test Your IQ: Are you a logical thinker? A numerical whiz? Spatially inclined? Prove it and have fun at the same time when you take these brain-stumping IQ quizzes. Each quiz can be taken in just a few minutes and is easily scored. Entertaining and enlightening, these quiz books are useful to have o[...]
Test Your Math IQ: Every day our numerical skills are tested in different ways, from shopping to budgeting to bill paying. But not everyone is comfortable with numbers. This collection of challenging tests and puzzles will help you hone your math skills Each quiz can be taken in just a few minutes a[...]
In POPE FRANCIS: THE POPE FROM THE END OF THE EARTH, best-selling author Thomas J. Craughwell gives a first look at the life and journey of the first pope from the New World and offers a glimpse of what his pontificate could mean for the Church. This beautiful, hardbound edition accompanied by thir[...]