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The Gods of Olympus: A History

Barbara Graziosi · Holt & Company, Henry
Pages: 290
Format: Print book

An elegant and entertaining account of the transformations of the Greek gods across the ages, from antiquity to the Renaissance and the present dayThe gods of Olympus are the most colorful characters of Greek civilization: even in antiquity, they were said to be cruel, oversexed, mad, or just...
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The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe

David I. Kertzer · Random House; 1st Edition, 1st Printing edition
Format: Hardcover

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER From National Book Award finalist David I. Kertzer comes the gripping story of Pope Pius XI's secret relations with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. This groundbreaking work, based on seven years of research in the Vatican and Fascist archives, including reports...
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An Atheist's History of Belief: Understanding Our Most Extraordinary Invention

Matthew Kneale · Counterpoint LLC
Pages: 262
Format: Print book

What first prompted prehistoric man, sheltering in the shadows of deep caves, to call upon the realm of the spirits? And why has belief thrived since, shaping thousands of generations of shamans, pharaohs, Aztec priests and Mayan rulers, Jews, Buddhists, Christians, Nazis, and Scientologists?As...
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Hope for the Caregiver: Encouraging Words to Strengthen Your Spirit

Peter Rosenberger · Worthy Inspired
Format: Hardcover

"If you love somebody, you will be a caregiver. If you live long enough, you'll need one." --Peter Rosenberger Now the 65.7 million caregivers in America, making up 29 percent of the U.S. adult population, can turn to one of their own for encouragement and renewal. With three...
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How The Secret Changed My Life: Real People. Real Stories.

Rhonda Byrne · Atria Books
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

An awe-inspiring compilation of the most uplifting and powerful real-life stories from readers of the worldwide bestseller "The Secret. "Discover how everyday people completely transformed their lives by applying the teachings of "The Secret. " Since the very first publication...
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Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible through Palestinian Eyes

Mitri Raheb · Orbis Books (USA)
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback

A Palestinian Christian theologian shows how the reality of empire shapes the context of the biblical story, and the ongoing experience of Middle East conflict.
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