Michael O\'Brien presents a thrilling apocalyptic novel about the condition of the Roman Catholic Church at the end of time. It explores the state of the modern world, and the strengths and weaknesses of the contemporary religious scene, by taking his central character, Father Elijah Schafer, a Carmelite priest, on a secret mission for the Vatican which embroils him in a series of crises and subterfuges

A fierce and gripping novel about families, secrets and the impossibility of ever coming

The changing climate poses serious dangers to human and non-human life alike, though perhaps the most urgent danger is one we hear very little about: the rise of climatism. Too many social, political and ecological problems facing the world today - from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the management of wildfires - quickly become climatized, explained with reference to \'a change in the climate\'.

This book of construction law contains a unique in-depth analysis of legal routes to payment for construction and engineering work that are not evident from the express words of the contract. These extra-contractual remedies are of great importance, but they are frequently underused. This book brings them together in a unified way for the first time. They include claims in damages for breach of implied

The story of three women - an indigenous healer, a trans woman, and a journalist - from different worlds who uncover striking parallels between their

\'A wonderful dark fantasy...give yourself a treat and read outside the box\' Charlaine Harris on

Welcome to the Agile Change Playbook - over 30 agile change practices to help you feel confident and more effective in the world of agile change. If you\'ve come this far it\'s probably because you have landed in the wild world of agile projects and initiatives, or an organisation that is \'going agile\'. Your existing toolkit is a good one, but it doesn\'t quite fit the new world. That was our experience

Would you like to visit the Monster Zoo? You can see vampire bats that wear baseball hats, birds made of fire, and a three-headed dog. If you\'re lucky, you may even spot Big Foot. This story uses limericks to tell readers all about the weird and wonderful sights at Monster

Take a private tour of magnificent homes, with their lush gardens, elegant courtyards, and inviting pools set amid breathtaking landscapes. This lavish new book from Veranda magazine offers a wealth of ideas for exceptional outdoor rooms and spaces, all created by the worlds best designers. Broken down into classic, modern, romantic, and exotic styles, these are among the most spectacular environments

Emily and Harry love going on trips with Wee Granny. Surprising things always happen when she brings her tartan bag. One Christmas when they were carol singing Harry\'s torch stopped working, so Granny reached into her bag and pulled out a lamppost to help them see Last summer they were on the beach and Wee Granny rummaged around in her tartan bag and pulled out a deckchair each for them to sit on

A haunting, lyrical fairytale, beautifully illustrated by Daniel

In the Arena profiles 34 American leaders who captured their party\'s nomination for the presidency, but never reached the Oval Office. Author Peter Shea tells of the rise, early career, campaign and later achievements of historical giants like Aaron Burr and Henry Clay, up through modern candidates Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton. A foreword by 1988 candidate Michael Dukakis gives readers more personal

Presents the author\'s diaries, which were found after his death in 1994. This title provides an account of the rise and fall of a great popular artist and

A Bible perfect for every-day use with the full Catholic text along with study notes and cross references.This large print edition of the Holy Scriptures invites you meet God in its pages. The exclusive Catholic Comfort Print(R) text is designed in a classic two-column format and includes extensive cross-references and thousands of study notes by Catholic scholars. The New American Bible, Revised Edition

Written (but left unfinished) in the 1300s by the English courtier, diplomat, philosopher, and poet Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales follows a group of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury Cathedral to visit the remains of Saint Thomas Becket. When the group stops at an inn, they agree to entertain each other on their journey by telling stories, with a reward for the traveler whose stories are

Make your marketing truly resonate by personalizing every message, powered by data, research and behavioral economics. To break through the noise, marketers today need to be hyper-relevant to their customers. To do that takes data and a deep understanding of your audience. Data-Driven Personalization breaks down the best ways to reach new customers and better engage your best customers. By combining