A FIGHT FOR LOVE, AND A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL!GET LOST IN A WORLD OF SHIFTER PASSION AND DESIRE WITH THIS IRRESISTIBLE SIX BOOK STEAMY PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES.Books included in this series:A Mate for Seth - Book 1Sarah, as drawn to Seth as he is to her, can’t understand why the kind, generous hottie next door is so secretive. She’s never known someone to be so desperate to know her while also throwing up so many roadblocks. With a complicated family history of her own, Sarah has to decide whether Seth is worth all the secrets. And when his secret is blown, she has to decide if she’ll be able to live outside the law with the love of her life.A Mate for Raphael - Book 2Natalie Chalk has been best friends with Raphael since elementary school and it hurts her to see him so lonely. When she gets unceremoniously dumped by someone she bet the farm on, Nat finds herself just as lonely as Raphael is. One weird night, the same idea occurs to both of them. What if they could be less lonely… together? They initiate a friends-with-benefits plan to assuage their feelings with one another, but neither could have predicted what would have come next.A Mate for Jackson - Book 3Kaya Chalk doesn’t hate men. She’s just constantly annoyed by them. They fawn over her, pursue her, make fools of themselves for her. What she wouldn’t give for a little peace and quiet! With her sister paired off and in love, Kaya becomes determined to live a peaceful, solitary life. That would be possible if only Jackson Durant weren’t suddenly a part of her life again, rescuing her and scowling his way into her heart.A Mate for Phoenix - Book 4Ida knows better than to ever get involved with a client. Especially one with daggers for eyes and whose jawline could slice a girl in half. But there is something about Phoenix Wolf that won't stop tempting her. Something magnetic. Something so tempting she can't pull away. When a sinister presence threatens to separate them, they have to decide, will they bad together or fall apart?A Mate for Orion - Book 5As Diana and Orion get closer and closer, they begin to notice the strange behavior of someone in their lives. Little do they realize, they're falling in love on borrowed time. There is something dangerous barreling toward Orion and his siblings and Diana might be the only one who can stop it.A Mate for Quill - Book 6Quill is given the mission of recruiting her. But Dawn’s emotional connection to the world, to her shifted form, to the natural world opens up something inside him that he didn’t know existed. He’s drawn to her delicate nature. Like a flower that shouldn’t be picked. But all is not what it seems and Quill will be forced to make some hard choices. A fight for love, and a fight for survival!GRAB YOUR COPY NOW AND GET READY FOR A WILD RIDE.No cliffhangers and HEA guaranteed. Read more

The “riveting” story of Erasmus, Martin Luther, and the rivalry between the reformer and the dissident: “An impressive, powerful intellectual history.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)At a time when Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael were revolutionizing Western art and culture, Erasmus of Rotterdam was helping to transform Europe’s intellectual and religious life, developing a new design for living for a continent rebelling against the hierarchical constraints of the Roman Church. When in 1516 he came out with a revised edition of the New Testament based on the original Greek, he was hailed as the prophet of a new enlightened age. Today, however, Erasmus is largely forgotten, and the reason can be summed up in two words: Martin Luther. As a young friar in remote Wittenberg, Luther was initially a great admirer of Erasmus and his critique of the Catholic Church, but while Erasmus sought to reform that institution from within, Luther wanted a more radical transformation. Eventually, the differences between them flared into a bitter rivalry, with each trying to win over Europe to his vision.In Fatal Discord, Michael Massing seeks to restore Erasmus to his proper place in the Western tradition. The conflict between him and Luther, he argues, forms a fault line in Western thinking—the moment when two enduring schools of thought, Christian humanism and evangelical Christianity, took shape. A seasoned journalist who has reported from many countries, Massing here travels back to the early sixteenth century to recover a long-neglected chapter of Western intellectual life, in which the introduction of new ways of reading the Bible set loose social and cultural forces that helped shatter the millennial unity of Christendom and whose echoes can still be heard today in the cultural differences between America and Europe. “A sprawling narrative around the rift between the two men, laying out the sociological, political and economic factors that shaped both them and Europe’s responses to them.” —The New York Times Read more

This Step into Reading boxed set includes 12 full-color phonics readers featuring Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, and Michaelangelo of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Each book features a specific phonics concept that will give boys and girls ages 3 to 7 the tools they need to begin reading on their own. Read more

Two generations of a Kentucky family struggle with loss and reunion in a novel by a Lambda Award winner: “Brilliant . . . emotional jolts lurk on every page.” —Entertainment Weekly   Despite the emotional distance that has long existed between them, Raphael Hardin has left San Francisco to care for his dying father in his rural Kentucky hometown. Raphael had finally made a life for himself in California, away from the tiny Appalachian town of Strang Knob—but now that life is threatened by an AIDS diagnosis.   As father and son reunite, the story moves to Raphael’s siblings, among them an alcoholic brother haunted by guilt and a sister beset by loneliness—as well as Miss Perkins, an unmarried schoolteacher who has known the Hardins for decades—painting a portrait of a family and a community, of blood struggles, broken hearts, and binding loves.   “Powerfully moving.” —New York Times Book Review   “A seductive rumination on the ways that memory can torment or soothe, and sometimes do both at the same time.” —San Francisco Chronicle   “A wise and compassionate novel.” —Publishers Weekly Read more

Raphael has spent his life yearning for his fated mate. He knows now the way to find him is to leave the only home and family he has ever known and search. His journey leads him to the quiet town of Willowdale, where the irresistible scent of a local EMT calls to his heart. Luca is his.Luca has built a life he loves in Willowdale—steady, predictable, safe–though the locals can be a little weird sometimes, they have welcomed him with open aarms. The moment he meets Raphael, everything clicks into place. The stranger with green eyes and an otherworldly presence stirs something deep inside him—something undeniable.When Raphael saves Luca from a life-threatening accident, walking away unscathed from injuries that should have been fatal, Luca is left questioning everything he thought he knew.Can he accept the truth about Raphael and the bond they share? Or will fear of the unknown keep him from claiming the love that was always meant to be?Marked by the Alpha Dragon’s Desire is the first book in the sweet with knotty heat mpreg shifter shared world Nesting Ever After Season Two featuring a dragon discovering his mate in a quirky small town, firefighters and first responders finding love, meggs, nesting, true love, fated mates, and and adorable baby. The Nesting Ever After Season Two Trilogy is a shared world brought to you by Jena Wade, Toby Wise, and Lorelei M Hart. Each book tells the story of love, found family and how the bonds of your clutch mates and brothers can never be broken. If you love your dragons smexy, your love powerful, and your mpreg with heart, download all three today! Read more

Immerse yourself in the wonder and dazzling display of 3,000 paintings in the permanent collection of the Louvre with this stunning slipcased edition of the New York Times bestselling book The Louvre: All the Paintings.    The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world. With 8.5 million visitors every year, the Louvre houses and displays many of the most celebrated and important paintings of all time. Every painting on exhibit in the permanent collection, a total of 3,022 works in all, is included in this groundbreaking book.   Divided and organized into the four main painting collections of the museum—the Italian School, the Northern School, the Spanish School, and the French School—the book includes works by well-known masters like Giotto, Fra Angelico, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael, Titian, Veronese, Caravaggio, Van Eyck, Breughel, Memling, Holbein, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Vermeer, David, Delacroix, La Tour, Fragonard, Gericault, Ingres, Poussin, El Greco, Goya, Velasquez and many more. Four hundred of the most important paintings including the Mona Lisa and Liberty Leading the People, is given a deeper dive with commentary by art historians Anja Grebe and Vincent Pomarede.    Learn more about each artist and painting, and tour the realms of sensational masterpieces of the Louvre without ever having to leave the comfort of your home.  Read more

A pocket-sized collection of the most popular prayers that have formed the core of Catholic tradition for centuries. Contains over 100 carefully selected prayers, ranging from prayers all Catholics should know by heart, to prayers invoking the saints, to morning and evening offerings.This is the essential collection of the most popular prayers that have formed the core of Catholic tradition for centuries. Catholic Prayers is a must-have for all Catholics.Catholic Prayers is divided into four sections of distinct prayers for different occasions:Beloved Prayers, including basic prayers such as the Our Father and Hail Mary, and classic prayers like the Acts of Faith, Hope, Charity, and more.Powerful Prayers for special needs, like the Novena to Our Lady of Good Remedy; Prayer to St. Jude, the Patron of Hopeless Cases; and prayers to Saints Joseph, Rita, Anthony, Philomena, and many others!Favorite Prayers that have been used by Catholics for centuries, such as Morning Offerings, litanies, the Prayer of St. Francis, the Offering of St. Ignatius, and other favorites.Special Prayers for specific petitions, such as the prayers to St. Gerard Majella for motherhood, St. Peregrine for the healing of cancer, St. Raphael for purity, the Fatima prayers, and dozens more! You will return to it again and again as you turn to God in prayer. Catholic Prayers, compiled by Thomas A. Nelson, is a truly essential book. The perfect size to fit into a pocket, purse, or the palm of your hand, this packed prayer book is an constant, essential part of your prayer life. Read more

33 DAYS to EUCHARISTIC GLORYA Spiritual PilgrimageAt critical times throughout Salvation History, God’s people have been invited to consecrate themselves. We are at one of those critical times in history, and consecrating ourselves, our families, our country, and indeed, the whole world to the Eucharist may make all the difference.33 Days to Eucharistic Glory is the first ever Eucharistic Consecration. This unprecedented spiritual resource presents profound truths, astonishing historical facts, powerful practical examples, a daily virtue to adopt, extraordinary prayers, and inspiring stories—all in an easy-to-follow daily format.Life is a pilgrimage. It is a sacred journey toward our eternal home with God. Learn what it means to be a pilgrim in a world that is constantly trying to reduce you to a tourist and consumer. Journey with Mother Teresa, John Paul II, Thérèse of Lisieux, Maximilian Kolbe, Thomas Aquinas, Sister Faustina, the Children of Fatima, and Mary the Mother of God to experience Jesus in the Eucharist like never before.Prepare yourself for an explosion of grace in your life. Grace is the assistance God gives us to do what is good, true, noble, and right. And there is no better way to receive God’s grace than through the Eucharist. Over the next thirty-three days you will learn how these great saints and others lived in Eucharistic Glory.This extraordinary spiritual guide will forever change the way you spend time with Jesus in the Eucharist.THIS CONSECRATION IS AN INVITATION to dedicate yourself to God and make yourself 100 percent available to carry out His will on this earth. It is an act of unconditional surrender to Jesus in the Eucharist, an opportunity to set aside our distractions and selfishness, dedicate ourselves abundantly, wholeheartedly, and completely to the will of God, and promise to faithfully respond to God’s grace in our life.In the Book of Exodus, after the incident with the golden calf, Moses realized that the people had lost their way, and so he called them together and said:“Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord . . . that He may bestow upon you a blessing this day.”In the First Book of Chronicles, after God chose his son Solomon to lead, David gave everything he had over to God and the people of Israel. And then he asked:“Who else among you will contribute generously and consecrate themselves to the Lord this day?”In the Book of Joshua, God’s chosen people entered the Promised Land after wandering in the desert for forty years. Joshua asked the priests to carry the Ark of the Covenant before the people and said:“Consecrate yourselves to the Lord, for tomorrow He will do wonders among you.”For the Jewish people, the Ark of the Covenant was God’s dwelling place on earth, God’s presence among them. The Eucharist is God dwelling among us today. And so, today I say to you, with Moses, David, and Joshua . . . “Consecrate yourself today to the Lord . . . that He may bestow upon you a blessing this day.”33 Days to Eucharistic Glory is the first guide to Eucharistic Consecration. Catholics have consecrated themselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Saint Joseph, Saint Raphael, Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Anne, the Holy Spirit, the Miraculous Medal, Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Mediatrix of All Grace, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Lady of Sorrows, and to the Holy Trinity.I believe it is time we consecrated ourselves to Jesus in the Eucharist—it is time for a Eucharistic Consecration. Read more

Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Words to Transform Relationships, Leadership, and Life Have you ever felt like your message isn't landing, your voice isn't being heard, or your words aren't creating the impact you want? In The Seven Frequencies of Communication, world-renowned speaker and bestselling author Erwin Raphael McManus unveils a groundbreaking framework to help you master the art of connection and unlock the potential of your words. Every conversation has the power to ignite possibility—or extinguish it. This book reveals seven unique communication styles—The Motivator, The Healer, The Challenger, The Commander, The Professor, The Seer, and The Maven—that shape every conversation and relationship. Whether you're leading a team, deepening relationships, or simply navigating everyday conversations, this toolkit empowers you to speak with authenticity, clarity, and resonance. By discovering and mastering your core frequency, you'll transform how you connect with others, lead with purpose, and create lasting impact. What You'll Discover:  Your Core Frequency: Identify the frequency that aligns with your natural strengths—and how to unlock its full potential.Shift Frequencies with Intention: Learn how to adjust your frequency to build trust, inspire action, and create deeper, more meaningful relationships.Break Barriers: Overcome miscommunication, self-doubt, and missed opportunities by aligning your words with your purpose. Communication isn't just about what you say—it's about the connection you create. With practical insights, proven strategies, and stories of transformation, McManus gives you the tools to harness the magic of your words to create meaningful relationships, inspire change, and lead with authenticity. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, creative, or simply someone who wants to be better understood, The Seven Frequencies of Communication is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of connection. Ready to Transform How You Communicate? Take the first step toward mastering your communication genius. Order your copy of The Seven Frequencies of Communication today. Read more

VanDam's newly revised 2024 StreetSmart® Rome maps all top attractions including hotels, top gelaterias, pizzerias & trattorias at an immensely legible scale of 1:12,500 complete with 3-D building illustrations. Clear information design allows you to read the map from three feet away and has earned VanDam maps a place in the MoMA Collection. The map is fill-laminated, accordion folded and pocket size. Coverage: Rome Center City Street Map 1:12,500; The Vatican Detail Map: 1:6,500; 
Rome Overview Map: 1:235,000; Greater Rome Transportation Map. 
Dimensions: 4 x 9 folded, 9 x 24 unfolded, fits into shirt pocket or purse. StreetSmart® Rome is so legible you will instantly understand how Via del Corso―Rome’s main artery ― connects Piazza Venezia with the Spanish Steps, 
Trastevere with the Jewish Ghetto, Vatican City with Villa Borghese and the new archeological Museo Barracco with the best gelateria ― Gunther Gelato ―
in Piazza San Eustachio in Centro Storico. StreetSmart® Rome focuses on the urban core, the four square miles within the ancient Aurelian wall which is the part you need to know. We select the best & direct you safely in four self-guided walks: The “Centro Storico Walk” from the Piazza Navona to the Spanish Steps via Fontana di Trevi and Propaganda Av, the “Palatine Hill Walk” exploring the ruins of the imperial palaces overlooking Circus Maximus, the “Trastevere Walk” from Ponte Cestio to Santa Maria in Trastevere with top pizza options at Otaleg or a romantic Roman dinner at Zia.The “Jewish Ghetto Walk” takes you from Isola Tiberina to the Sinagoga, the center of the old Jewish neighborhood, on to bakeries offering fruit bread w/ marzipan to Palazzo Mattei. Artichokes reign supreme in Rome especially from February through May & the twice grilled Jewish version called “Carciofi alla giudìa” is a must try at Nonna Beta (16) Via del Portico d’Ottavia. From God's perspective to the most minute detail our map will be a treasured companion during your stay and make it easy to understand the Eternal City. A special 3D illustration of Città del Vaticano ― Vatican City ― details all the sights in a country of 100 acres ― small enough to fit into NYC’s Central Park ― with a global following of 1.3 billion, this is the third largest state in the world. Starting from the obelisk in the Piazza di San Pietro into the basilica through Bernini’s portico, down the central nave to Charlemagne’s Coronation site, St Peter’s statue to the Main Altar under Bernini’s Canopy and above St Peter’s Tomb, check out the Throne of St Peter in the apse before the entrance up to Michelangelo’s dome (450 feet above), this is the greatest church (basilica) in Christendom. For quick entry into the Vatican museums― the G spot of religious art patronage ― get your pass on-line to avoid lengthy waiting in-line. Imagine the Vatican museums as a giant “dumbbell” moving from ancient history (Egyptian, Greco-Roman & Etruscan) through a long corridor with magnificent maps, statues & tapestries to the Renaissance revival portion (Raphael Rooms to the Last Judgement Wall in the Sistine Chapel). Then walk through the history of painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque in the Pinacoteca viewing Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, il Perugino and Caravaggio. It’s all here. For modern art and contemporary performance there’s MACRO, MATTATOIO, MAXXI & MONK. This 2024 edition features a new overview map to show you exactly where to hike or bike on the “Via Appia Antica” to visit its 12 major sites ― catacombs and churches ― along the wa. ySo get StreetSmart® Rome to become an instant Roman(x)..!. Read more

The Case Study House program (1945–1966) was a unique event in the history of American architecture. Sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, the program sought to respond to the postwar building boom with prototype modern homes that could be both easily replicated and readily affordable to the average American.Concentrated on the Los Angeles area, the Case Study Houses included 36 model homes commissioned from such major architects of the day as Richard Neutra, Raphael Soriano, Craig Ellwood, Charles and Ray Eames, Pierre Koenig, Eero Saarinen, A. Quincy Jones, and Ralph Rapson. Their criteria included “using, as far as is practicable, many war-born techniques and materials best suited to the expression of man’s life in the modern world.”The results of the program would redefine the modern home and extend influence not only across the United States but around the world. This compact guide includes all of the Case Study Houses with over 150 photos and plans, as well as a map showing locations of all sites, including those that no longer exist. Read more

Please note: This memoir is for mature audiences only. It features sexual content, adult language and themes, and brings da ruckus. Discretion is advised. Too hot to handle? Go to the clean version.  Sophia Chang is a badass of the music industry. As the daughter of Korean immigrants in predominantly white suburban Vancouver, she grew up shunning the “model minority” myth. Armed with a fierce sense of independence, she moved to New York City and infiltrated the world of hip-hop, yet remained mostly in the shadows of the artists she supported. With her debut memoir, Sophia Chang is finally ready to grab the mic for herself. This inspiring story spans her adventures in the music business, her path to becoming an entrepreneur, as well as her candid accounts of marriage, motherhood, marginalization, and martial arts.   For decades, she worked behind-the-scenes helping remarkably talented men tell their stories, including rap and R&B stars like the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, GZA, and ODB, as well as A Tribe Called Quest, Raphael Saadiq, and D’Angelo. As an A&R rep in her mid-20s, her world underwent a seismic shift upon encountering a formidable group of nine MCs known as the Wu-Tang Clan. That union would send her on a transformational odyssey, leading her to an enigmatic Shaolin monk who would become her partner, an enduring kung fu practice, two children, and a reckoning with what type of mother, lover, and woman she ultimately wanted to be.   In this Audible Original by Hello Sunshine, Sophia Chang drops knowledge about her motivating journey that took her from record label boardrooms to the Wudang mountains as she built a life shattering biases about Asian women. To this day, she declares she was “raised by Wu-Tang”, and she brings da ruckus as the baddest bitch in the room. At last, her memoir shows the world exactly what that means.

Discover the artistic wonders of the Vatican, from the Sistine Chapel to Raphael's frescoes and much more, with this deluxe slipcased edition of the New York Times bestselling book The Vatican: All the Paintings. The Vatican is home to dozens of museums and palaces which together house one the finest art collections in the world. Every painting and fresco on display in the Vatican museums by the Old Masters—pre-19th century European painting—plus a selection of more than 300 other works of art including modern painting, sculpture, tapestries, and other artifacts, is collected in this unprecedented book.   Organized into 22 sections representing the museums and areas of the Vatican, including the Pinacoteca (painting gallery), the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, the Borgia Apartments, the Vatican Palaces, and St. Peter’s Basilica, The Vatican: All the Paintings includes 976 works of art. This slipcased edition features not only Christian art but also includes works from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, as well as many other works of religious and secular art right up to and including a selection of 20th century art and artifacts. One hundred and eighty of the most iconic and significant works of art are illuminated by art historian Anja Grebe with discussions on the key attributes of the masterpiece.   With an introduction by Ross King, bestselling author of Brunelleschi's Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling, this stunning collection of nearly 1,000 historic works of art is a must-have for every art lover, student, and armchair traveler.   Read more

A powerful modern-day story about sharing what you have, based on the biblical Feeding of the Five Thousand, by Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock.It’s lunchtime at school, and Leo knows exactly what he’s going to have: a baloney sandwich. His mom does the best she can, but sometimes Leo wishes they could afford more than baloney sandwiches. Then one day, the unexpected happens: His mom gets a new job and buys him a lunch box at a yard sale. Suddenly, he’s got something other than a baloney sandwich! Even more amazing, Leo’s delicious lunch begins to multiply, and the more he shares, the more he receives.A powerful modern-day story about sharing what you have, based on the biblical story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand, Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock’s tale of empathy, community, and caring for others comes to life in this first book in his We’re in This Together series. Read more

Host the ultimate pizza party with this creative cookbook of delicious recipes inspired by the heroes of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Straight out of the sewers and right into the kitchen, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' favorite pizzas are finally yours to create and enjoy! Join Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo on a seriously ooey, gooey, cheesy, adventure inspired by the beloved original cartoon series. This cookbook contains sixty-five righteous recipes, from old-school classic such the New York Style Pepperoni to newfangled feasts such as the Lean, Mean, and Green and Shredder's Revenge. There's a pizza for every occasion -- breakfast pizzas, mini-pizzas, party pizzas, and even dessert pizzas. So get on the ninja diet and be prepared to eat your hearts out! Cowabunga! © 2017 Viacom International Inc. and Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. and Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V. Based on the characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Read more

A Little Golden Book featuring Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Meet Leonardo, the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Confident and bold, he’s always ready to battle bad guys—if only he could wrangle his rambunctious brothers! Fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ages 2 to 5 will enjoy this Little Golden Book that’s also sure to excite collectors. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello burst from the sewers again in Nickelodeon’s animated series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Read more

In Visions of the Divine, Catholic evangelist, author, and businessman Steve Auth reunites the art of the Eucharist with the Eucharistic liturgy itself. Much of this art was separated from the context of the Mass for which it was created many centuries ago and is relegated now to museums sprinkled around the world. Along with his co-authors Evelyn Auth and Msgr. Roger Landry, Steve leads the reader on a worldwide pilgrimage to some of the most spectacular and moving artistic masterpieces created over the millennia to help clergy and laity alike penetrate more deeply into the Eucharistic mystery. Journeying to museums and churches in nearly twenty cities across the United States and Europe, the authors will guide you through the liturgy of the Mass in ways you may never have experienced. Whether you attend church out of obligation, for the sense of community you find there, or for the Eucharistic presence itself, Visions of the Divine will help you make these experiences richer, more vibrant, and more fulfilling. And if you’ve never attended a Roman Catholic Mass and are curious about what happens there, Visions will give you an experience guaranteed to leave you thirsting for more. Narrated in the author’s simple, emotive style, Visions of the Divine presents you with dozens of colorful images of thought-provoking art that will immerse you in each element of the Mass at a deeper and more profound level, including: How the simple act of making the Sign of the Cross, which the average Catholic does eight times during the liturgy, can make you cry  Quieting your mind to listen more actively to the Word of God and to imagine yourself in the moment as the Word is proclaimed and the author guides you through some of the Scriptures’ most iconic messages Imagining the Apostles’ Creed as it was carved and painted into one of Europe’s most colorful Catholic churches Meditating on a lasting image of eternity while the collection basket is passed — a practice that will forever change how you think about this relatively prosaic element of the liturgy Reliving the sacrifice and triumph of Christ on Calvary during the Eucharistic prayers through some of the greatest artistic masterpieces ever created Following the path of biblical figures, such as Mary Magdalene, the prodigal son, and St. Paul himself, to freely receive Christ’s healing mercy, forgiveness, peace, and love at Mass Experiencing the sacrament of Holy Communion for what it truly is — communion with God Himself How to re-enter the world following the Mass with visual images in your head that will make you a more effective evangelist From Rembrandt, El Greco, and Van Gogh to Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Raphael; from Velaquez, Picasso, and Dali to lesser-known greats, such as Pontormo, Masaccio and Drolling, the array of breathtaking art in Visions of the Divine will enlighten your path to communion with God. You will witness our Father’s love for you and be encouraged to let yourself be loved by Him within the Eucharistic mystery.  Read more

In line with best-selling The Louvre: All the Paintings, and Rizzoli's successful The Hermitage Collections and The Barnes Foundation: Masterworks, this title offers an exquisite tour, unique in its lavish illustration, scholarship, extent, and graceful packaging. As the first large survey published in 30 years, and the first large general survey of the Met's paintings collection it is the first to celebrate the greatest and most iconic paintings of one of the largest, most important, and most beloved museums in the world. This impressive book’s broad sweep of material, all from a single museum, makes it at once a universal history of painting and the ideal introduction to the iconic masterworks of this world-renowned institution. Lavish color illustrations and details of 500 masterpieces, created over 5,000 years in cultures across the globe, are presented chronologically from the dawn of civilization to the present. These works represent a grand tour of painting from ancient Egypt and classical antiquity and prized Byzantine and medieval altarpieces, to paintings from Asia, India, Africa, and the Americas and the greatest European and North American masters. This unprecedented book includes an introduction and illuminating texts about each artwork written by Kathryn Calley Galitz, whose experience as both a curator and educator at the Met makes her uniquely qualified. European and American artists include Duccio, El Greco, Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, Bronzino, Caravaggio, Turner, Velázquez, Goya, Rubens, Rembrandt, Brueghel, Vermeer, David, Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, Degas, Sargent, Homer, Matisse, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol. For those wishing to experience the Met’s unparalleled collection or to study masterpieces of painting from throughout history, this important volume is sure to become a classic cherished by art lovers around the world.  Iconic works in the Met include: Sargent's Madame X, Velazquez Juan de Pareja, Brueghel The Harvesters, Van Gogh Cypresses; Rembrandt Aristotle and Bust of Homer; Pollock Autumn Rhythm; Emanuel Leutz George Washington Crossing the Delaware; El Greco View of Toledo; Caravaggio Musicians; Vermeer Young Woman with Water Pitcher; Monet Water Lilies; Picasso Seated Harlequin. Read more

This exciting Little Golden Book stars Michelangelo from Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!Meet Michelangelo, a Ninja Turtle who’s always ready for a good time. He loves jokes, skateboards, and pizza, but he’s always eager to prove to his brothers that they can count on him when times get tough! Fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ages 2 to 5 will enjoy this Little Golden Book that’s also sure to excite collectors.Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello burst from the sewers again in Nickelodeon’s animated series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Check out the other book in the series:I Am LeonardoTotally TurtlesLittle Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow. Read more

The Seven Frequencies of Communication by Erwin Raphael McManus is a groundbreaking revelation of the hidden language that connects humanity.As a renowned speaker, award-winning author, and coach with a global impact, McManus distills his vast experience in the world of communication into a brand-new understanding of how we speak, hear, and change each other.McManus creates a fresh and vibrant system of seven unique frequencies that liberate us to communicate most effectively.Are you a Maven, a Seer, a Commander, a Professor, a Healer, a Challenger, or a Motivator? When you unlock your frequency, you unleash your potential.The Seven Frequencies of Communication is for everyone who wants their message to be heard. Whether you are a leader, a parent, a CEO, a speaker, a coworker, or a friend - this book is for you. Read more

A History of International Human Rights and Forgotten HeroesIn this national bestseller, the critically acclaimed author Peter Balakian brings us a riveting narrative of the massacres of the Armenians in the 1890s and of the Armenian Genocide in 1915 at the hands of the Ottoman Turks. Using rarely seen archival documents and remarkable first-person accounts, Balakian presents the chilling history of how the Turkish government implemented the first modern genocide behind the cover of World War I. And in the telling, he resurrects an extraordinary lost chapter of American history.Awarded the Raphael Lemkin Prize for the best scholarly book on genocide by the Institute for Genocide Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY Graduate Center. Read more

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come to the big screen in a major summer 2023 theatrical event!Producer Seth Rogen and his partners at Point Grey Pictures take Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello back to their DNA in this animated boys-to-men origin story. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will thrill to this full-color activity book that includes over 50 stickers! Read more

Celebrated for his clarity of form, ease of composition and the sublime beauty of his ‘Madonnas’, Raphael is the epitome of the High Renaissance genius. In spite of his untimely death, he left behind a large body of work that would have a monumental influence on the course of art in the ensuing centuries. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Raphael’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* The complete paintings of Raphael — over 120 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order
* Includes reproductions of rare works
* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information
* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Raphael’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books
* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders
* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the complete paintings
* Easily locate the paintings you want to view
* Includes Raphael's drawings and cartoons - spend hours exploring the artist’s works
* Features three bonus biographies, including Vasari’s original text - discover Raphael's artistic and personal life
* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order

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CONTENTS:

The Highlights
RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
ST. SEBASTIAN
THE MOND CRUCIFIXION
THE MARRIAGE OF THE VIRGIN
AN ALLEGORY (VISION OF A KNIGHT)
MADONNA DEL GRANDUCA
MADONNA OF THE GOLDFINCH
MADONNA OF THE MEADOW
PORTRAIT OF AGNOLO DONI
THE CANIGIANI HOLY FAMILY
THE DEPOSITION
SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA
THE SCHOOL OF ATHENS
THE ALBA MADONNA
THE PARNASSUS
PORTRAIT OF POPE JULIUS II
THE TRIUMPH OF GALATEA
SISTINE MADONNA
MADONNA DELLA SEGGIOLA
PORTRAIT OF BALTHASAR CASTIGLIONE
LA DONNA VELATA
THE RAPHAEL CARTOONS
THE TRANSFIGURATION

The Paintings
THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS

The Drawings
LIST OF DRAWINGS

The Biographies
LIFE OF RAFFAELLO DA URBINO by Giorgio Vasari
RAPHAEL SANTI: “THE PERFECT ARTIST, THE PERFECT MAN” by Jennie Ellis Keysor
RAPHAEL by Estelle M. Hurll

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For four decades, physicians and other healthcare providers have trusted Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases to provide expert guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of these complex disorders. The 9th Edition continues the tradition of excellence with newly expanded chapters, increased global coverage, and regular updates to keep you at the forefront of this vitally important field. Meticulously updated by Drs. John E. Bennett, Raphael Dolin, and Martin J. Blaser, this comprehensive, two-volume masterwork puts the latest information on challenging infectious diseases at your fingertips.Provides more in-depth coverage of epidemiology, etiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and treatment of infectious agents than any other infectious disease resource.Features an increased focus on antibiotic stewardship; new antivirals for influenza, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis C, hepatitis B., and immunizations; and new recommendations for vaccination against infection with pneumococci, papillomaviruses, hepatitis A, and pertussis.Covers newly recognized enteroviruses causing paralysis (E-A71, E-D68); emerging viral infections such as Ebola, Zika, Marburg, SARS, and MERS; and important updates on prevention and treatment of C. difficile infection, including new tests that diagnose or falsely over-diagnose infectious diseases.Offers fully revised content on bacterial pathogenesis, antibiotic use and toxicity, the human microbiome and its effects on health and disease, immunological mechanisms and immunodeficiency, and probiotics and alternative approaches to treatment of infectious diseases.Discusses up-to-date topics such as use of the new PCR panels for diagnosis of meningitis, diarrhea and pneumonia; current management of infected orthopedic implant infections; newly recognized infections transmitted by black-legged ticks in the USA: Borrelia miyamotoi and Powassan virus; infectious complications of new drugs for cancer; new drugs for resistant bacteria and mycobacteria; new guidelines for diagnosis and therapy of HIV infections; and new vaccines against herpes zoster, influenza, meningococci.PPID continues its tradition of including leading experts from a truly global community, including authors from Australia, Canada and countries in Europe, Asia, and South America.Includes regular updates online for the life of the edition.Features more than 1,500 high-quality, full-color photographs―with hundreds new to this edition.Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Illustrations - Approx. 1690 illustrations (850 in full color) Read more

A finalist for World Magazine’s Book of the Year!“Essential reading.” —Antonio Carreño, Brown University  “A watershed in scholarship.” —Raphael Israeli, Hebrew University of Jerusalem“Desperately, desperately needed as a counter to the mythology that pervades academia on this subject.” —Paul F. Crawford, California University of Pennsylvania “An intelligent reinterpretation of a supposed paradise of convivencia.” —Julia Pavón Benito, University of Navarra“A splendid book . . . Must-reading.” —Noël Valis, Yale University“I am in awe of The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise.” —FrontPage Magazine“A bracing remedy to a good deal of the academic pabulum that passes for scholarship.” —Middle East Quarterly“An exhilarating and unput-downable read.” —StandpointScholars, journalists, and even politicians uphold Muslim-ruled medieval Spain—“al-Andalus”—as a multicultural paradise, a place where Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived in harmony.There is only one problem with this widely accepted account: it is a myth.In this groundbreaking book, Northwestern University scholar Darío Fernández-Morera tells the full story of Islamic Spain. The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise shines light on hidden history by drawing on an abundance of primary sources that scholars have ignored, as well as archaeological evidence only recently unearthed.This supposed beacon of peaceful coexistence began, of course, with the Islamic Caliphate’s conquest of Spain. Far from a land of religious tolerance, Islamic Spain was marked by religious and therefore cultural repression in all areas of life and the marginalization of Christians and other groups—all this in the service of social control by autocratic rulers and a class of religious authorities.The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise provides a desperately needed reassessment of medieval Spain. As professors, politicians, and pundits continue to celebrate Islamic Spain for its “multiculturalism” and “diversity,” Fernández-Morera sets the historical record straight—showing that a politically useful myth is a myth nonetheless.

Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Jew? is a bold, eye-opening exploration of antisemitism and its deeper meaning for Jews, Christians, and, indeed, people of all faiths and belief systems who seek a more just and moral world.Tackling the world's oldest consistent form of hatred, Who's Afraid is a critical and welcome addition to today's antiracism books, providing a history of anti-Jewish bigotry juxtaposed with modern-day events with which readers are sure to connect. Lovers of Jewish history books will also find new and unique insights to expand their repertoire.Rabbi Raphael Shore invites readers to explore Jew-hatred from the antisemite’s point of view, revealing that antisemitism is not a nullification of the Jewish people but a stark reminder of why they matter. This is a provocative book—sure to excite debate—that unapologetically challenges conventional wisdom and uncovers the surprising truth: history’s greatest Jew-haters, from Hitler to modern-day extremists, often understood the Jewish people better than many Jews themselves. In their own words, these enemies of mankind have a profound recognition—and fear—of the Jewish people’s transformative mission, values, and impact.This isn't a book on Judaism; rather, Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Jew? takes readers through a philosophical journey wrought with contemporary challenges and answers urgent questions: Why has antisemitism persisted across cultures and centuries? What is it about Jewish values—like love for your neighbor, peace, ethical monotheism, and compassion—that threatens tyrants? For those interested in books on life-changing ideas, Shore offers thought-provoking ways people can confront hatred and strengthen their sense of purpose.Far from being a story of victimhood, Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Jew? flips the narrative. It demonstrates that the very qualities despised by antisemites are the same values that have shaped and elevated civilization. Rabbi Shore challenges readers to embrace these lessons, offering a path to personal empowerment and societal transformation.Whether you’re grappling with the rise of antisemitism, seeking to deepen your identity and faith, or exploring humanity’s moral legacy, this book will educate, challenge, and inspire.“A masterful wake-up call that reveals the extraordinary mission of the Jewish people—and its universal relevance.” – Tal Ben Shahar, Author, Happier"A wake-up call for Jews to take on their mission of being a light unto the nations." - Bob Diener, co-founder of Hotels.com, author of Biblical Secrets to Business Success Read more

From the acclaimed author of Brunelleschi's Dome and Leonardo and the Last Supper, the riveting story of how Michelangelo, against all odds, created the masterpiece that has ever since adorned the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.In 1508, despite strong advice to the contrary, the powerful Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo Buonarroti to paint the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine Chapel in Rome. Despite having completed his masterful statue David four years earlier, he had little experience as a painter, even less working in the delicate medium of fresco, and none with challenging curved surfaces such as the Sistine ceiling's vaults. The temperamental Michelangelo was himself reluctant: He stormed away from Rome, incurring Julius's wrath, before he was eventually persuaded to begin. Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling recounts the fascinating story of the four extraordinary years he spent laboring over the twelve thousand square feet of the vast ceiling, while war and the power politics and personal rivalries that abounded in Rome swirled around him. A panorama of illustrious figures intersected during this time-the brilliant young painter Raphael, with whom Michelangelo formed a rivalry; the fiery preacher Girolamo Savonarola and the great Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus; a youthful Martin Luther, who made his only trip to Rome at this time and was disgusted by the corruption all around him.Ross King blends these figures into a magnificent tapestry of day-to-day life on the ingenious Sistine scaffolding and outside in the upheaval of early-sixteenth-century Italy, while also offering uncommon insight into the connection between art and history. Read more

In this dramatic journey through religious and artistic history, R. A. Scotti traces the defining event of a glorious epoch: the building of St. Peter's Basilica. Begun by the ferociously ambitious Pope Julius II in 1506, the endeavor would span two tumultuous centuries, challenge the greatest Renaissance masters—Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bramante—and enrage Martin Luther. By the time it was completed, Shakespeare had written all of his plays, the Mayflower had reached Plymouth—and Rome had risen with its astounding basilica to become Europe's holy metropolis. A dazzling portrait of human achievement and excess, Basilica is a triumph of historical writing. Read more

Utopia (1516) is a work of political satire by Thomas More. Published in Latin while More was serving as Privy Counsellor under King Henry VIII, the text is stylized as a true account of a new civilization discovered in the New World by traveler Raphael Hythlodaeus. While there have been varying interpretations of Utopia over the centuries, it is most consistently regarded as a work of political philosophy in the tradition of Plato’s Republic that satirizes European society by contrast with the laws and traditions of the Utopian people. “The island of Utopia is in the middle two hundred miles broad, and holds almost at the same breadth over a great part of it, but it grows narrower towards both ends. Its figure is not unlike a crescent.” For centuries, Utopia has been seen as an essential work of Renaissance humanism for its vision of a just and highly organized political system characterized by the abolition of private property, communal values, full employment, and free accessible healthcare. While scholars have long debated whether More envisioned his Utopia as a positive representation of society or as merely an unattainable vision of life on earth, his work remains an essential contribution to political discourse that continues to inform readers today. This edition of Thomas More’s Utopia is a classic work of English literature reimagined for modern readers.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe. Read more

NEW SERIES PREMIERE! NEW JUMPING-ON POINT! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together—whether the bad guys like it or not. First up: Raphael! But why is everyone’s favorite brawler in prison?! When a surprise attack behind bars puts Raph’s position in jeopardy, he needs to figure out how to get out of jail and warn his brothers that trouble is coming. Superstar writer Jason Aaron (The Mighty Thor, Batman: Off-World) teams up with Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer, Catwoman) for the first issue of a new TMNT series that will start a bold new era, celebrating the TMNT’s 40th anniversary while setting them up for the next 40 years to come! Read more