Anne Thériault

Country Western singer Kinky Friedman often performs a song entitled "They Ain't Making Jews Like Jesus Anymore," and New Testament professor Amy–Jill Levine would agree. In fact, her career is dedicated to helping Christians and Jews understand the Jewishness of Jesus, thereby deepening the understanding of him, and facilitating greater interfaith...

This book follows the adventures of the Great Brain, a ten-year-old con artist in the Midwest. With his silver tongue and knack for turning a profit, he manages to save the day and line his pockets at the same time. From rescuing friends to helping out new kids in school, the Great Brain always comes out on top.

A blended family moves to the country in a former church with a cemetery in the backyard. Tensions rise as 12-year-old Molly and 10-year-old Michael struggle to deal with their bratty and manipulative 7-year-old stepsister Heather. But when Heather starts talking to a ghost named Helen and warns them of her arrival, Molly worries for her well-being. However, things take a turn for the worst when Helen actually shows up.

A little doll named Edith is lonely and has nobody to play with, until she encounters two bears in the garden. First published in 1957, The Lonely Doll is a unique children's classic filled with innovative photography that brings these characters to life. The book tells a heartwarming story of friendship and companionship. The author, Dare Wright, used her childhood doll and her brother's help in selecting the bear family to create a mesmerizing cast of characters. The story is told through simple poses and expressive images that will captivate young readers.

Discover the captivating histories of some of the most significant popes from the past 2000 years in this riveting chronicle. From successful negotiations with invaders to scandals within Rome's most powerful families, author John Julius Norwich covers the political, cultural, and social impact of each pope on Rome and the world. Experience the intrigue and inspiration that shaped the course of history in this fascinating read.

Es poco usual encontrar a una autora que escriba sobre las mujeres de hoy y que sea realmente divertida e inteligente. Helen Fielding lo ha conseguido con un personaje desenfadado, hilarante y que habla sin tapujos sobre sus contemporÁneos. El libro transcribe un aÁo de la vida de Bridget Jones en forma de diario. Bridget,

Un planeta a la deriva recibió el National Book Award (1980), y otros importantes premios y menciones como el ALA Notable Children’s Books, y los otorgados por la Asociación de Bibliotecarios de Estados Unidos. El mundo está en jaque. Un dictador demente ha declarado un terrible ultimátum: en veinticuatro horas ejecutará un ataque nuclear masivo que pondrá en peligro la vida de todo el planeta. Es entonces cuando aparece Gaudior, un unicornio venido del espacio que acompaña a Charles Wallace en un peligroso viaje a diferentes momentos del pasado. El propio Charles se adentrará físicamente en cuatro personas de tiempos remotos. Al mirar tras sus ojos, él comenzará a comprender las consecuencias cósmicas de las acciones de todo ser humano, y se convertirá en testigo de la transformación del mundo hasta nuestros días. Pero cada segundo cuenta y la amenaza es inminente. ¿Podrá Charles Wallace, con la ayuda de Gaudior y su hermana Meg, impedir el desastre? En esta tercera parte de El Quinteto del Tiempo, Madeleine L’Engle ofrece un visionario análisis de la influencia del hombre en su entorno, y una aventura sin igual a través del espacio y del tiempo.

Step into the fascinating world of Renaissance Italy through the lives of eight women in The Deadly Sisterhood. Leonie Frieda's riveting narrative reveals the tales of these influential women, from their wealth and political power to their personal tragedies and trials. Experience the spectacle, opportunity, and depravity of this long-gone era filled with intrigue, corruption, and passion.

"Delve into the scandalous and captivating tale of the infamous Byron family in The Fall of the House of Byron. Beginning in rural Nottinghamshire and playing out in the clubs of Georgian London, this electrifying work of social history follows the fates of three generations of Lord Byron's ancestors. With stories of elopement, murder, kidnapping, and thrilling near-death experiences at sea, the Byrons shocked society and left a legacy that would influence Lord Byron's life and poetry for posterity. A must-read for those interested in compelling family dramas and sumptuous historical portraits."

Mary Lennox tiene diez años y es la niña más desagradable que nadie haya visto. Cuando sus padres mueren a causa de una peste en la India, Mary se queda sola y debe ir a Inglaterra con su tío, quien vive en una sombría mansión llena de secretos así como de jardines. Sin nadie con quien jugar, Mary empieza a abrir puertas y a recorrer caminos que hace mucho nadie pisaba... hasta que encuentra un jardín muy especial.