8735 results for 'Pope, Michael'

At the beginning of the fourteenth century, anarchy in Italy led to Rome being temporarily replaced as the capital of the Christian world. For seventy years, the city of Avignon was home to seven...

Pope Francis: Pope of Good Promise by Jimmy Burns is a measured and objective portrait of the man who became one of the most significant leaders in the Catholic Church's history. In 2013, Francis was...

Edward Bond's plays are known for their uncompromising originality and powerful storytelling. This collection brings together three of his most radical works: Saved, Early Morning, and The Pope's...

Heaven and Hell: The Pope Condemns the Poor to Eternal Poverty by Ian Plimer explores the relationship between poverty, energy production, and global warming. A critical examination of the science...

Alexander Pope Amongst the Satirists, 1660-1750 provides a critical exploration of the dominant literary forms of the 'Golden Age' of satire. Professor Hammond examines the work of its outstanding...

A comprehensive reassessment of Pope Alexander III's papacy (1159-81) has long been overdue. This book brings together thirteen essays that review existing scholarship and present the latest...

The Pope at War: The Secret History of Pius XII, Mussolini, and HitlerDavid I. Kertzer's groundbreaking book reveals a new, dramatic portrait of Pope Pius XII's actions during World War II, based on...

Sam Pope thought he had left his past behind. Almost two years after returning from America and walking away from the fight, he's now working with his friend Adrian to help underprivileged kids. But...

Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII The story of Eugenio Pacelli, the Pope who became Pius XII, is one of the most complex and contentious in modern history. As Vatican Secretary of State,...

The Invention of Power: Popes, Kings, and the Birth of the WestBy Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, PublicAffairs, 2024This groundbreaking book tackles one of history's greatest puzzles: why did Western...

Rome's past echoes through its palaces and monuments, but another presence has shaped the city for 2,000 years - the pope. Historian Jessica Wärnberg tells the story of Rome through the lens of its...

A new history of Rome told through its popes. Historian Jessica Wärnberg explores how these remarkable men have shaped the city's past and present, from their humble beginnings to their rise as...

The Poems of Alexander Pope: Volume One presents a thorough reappraisal of the poet's work, from composition to reception. This multi-volume edition features full and informative annotations and...

The Vatican's Secret War Against Hitler Revealed. Pope Pius XII has long been shrouded in controversy, with some accusing him of complicity in the Holocaust and others dubbing him "Hitler's Pope"...

Popes, Emperors and Elephants: A Thousand Years of Christian Culture takes you on a fascinating journey through the early history of Christianity. From ancient Greece to China, Ethiopia and Iraq,...

Pope Francis and the Search for God in America: Understanding the Pope's Early Visits to the Americas. This collection of essays offers a comprehensive analysis of Pope Francis' early visits to the...

A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope HennessyThis biography offers a nuanced portrayal of John Pope Hennessy, a man whose complex character has been the subject of much debate. Born in...

The Good Pope: The Making of a Saint and the Remaking of the ChurchBy Greg Tobin, HarperCollinsThis biography tells the story of John XXIII, a Pope who modernized the Catholic Church while remaining...

The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis: A Synodal Catholic Church in IrelandThis thought-provoking book offers an Irish theology for a Church in crisis, drawing on the author's extensive experience of...

The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe by David I. Kertzer A groundbreaking work of historical research, this book tells the story of the complex and...

Austen Ivereigh's Wounded Shepherd offers a deeply contextual portrait of Pope Francis, exploring the tensions within the Vatican as he attempts to reshape the Church. The pope's efforts to turn the...

Discover the life and legacy of St. Peter, the first Pope of the Christian Church.This biography delves into the early history of Christianity, exploring the reasons behind St. Peter's journey to...

The Pope at War: A Dramatic Story of Survival and Compromise during World War II. Pope Pius XII's papacy was marked by a complex web of diplomacy, politics, and moral dilemma. This book delves into...

Joëlle Rollo-Koster's Avignon and Its Papacy, 1309-1417 offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal period in the history of the Western Church. From 1309 to 1378, seven popes ruled from Avignon,...

A collection of three distinct historical and literary essays by A. Kingsley Porter explores fascinating legends from medieval history and literature. Pope Joan examines the legendary figure who...

The Experiment of Faith: Pope Benedict XVI's Wisdom on Living Christian Discipleship in a Secular Age. Pope Benedict XVI has long been known for his insightful reflections on the nature of faith and...

Pope Francis' debut memoir offers a deeply human account of his life and legacy, reflecting on the momentous world events that have shaped history. From his earliest years during World War II to the...

Roberto de Mattei explores centuries of Church history in this thought-provoking work, examining the disastrous decisions of popes and councils that have shaped the Catholic Church.The author's rich...

Church, Interrupted: Havoc & Hope is a gripping insider story of Pope Francis's efforts to recreate the Catholic Church as a welcoming place of empathy and inclusiveness. Bestselling author John...

The Crisis of Global Capitalism: Pope Benedict XVI's Social Encyclical and the Future of Political Economy by Adrian Pabst. This collection of essays explores a new political economy in response to...

The Pope Who Would Be King: The Exile of Pius IX and the Emergence of Modern Europe by David I. Kertzer. In 1846, Pope Pius IX was elected with great popular enthusiasm across Italy, but just two...

Experience the joy of praying with Pope John Paul II during the holy season of Christmas. This book brings together reflections, Scripture, prayer and seasonal activities to help you prepare for...

A young woman stands in the doorway of the police station, silhouetted against fierce sunlight. She is red with blood and stares Detective Bec Pope dead in the eye. "Help me," she says before...

A Call to Serve: The Inside Story of Pope FrancisThis biography offers first-hand information and moving reflections on the life and character of Jorge Bergoglio, now known as Pope Francis. Drawing...

Margaret's First Holy Week is the third book in The Pope's Cat series. This latest adventure follows Margaret as she experiences the prayers, penitence, liturgy and excitement of Holy Week in the...

Pope Francis's Evangelii Gaudium is a call to renewal for the Catholic Church and beyond. This collection of essays explores the Apostolic Exhortation from diverse perspectives, shedding light on its...

Michael Kohlhaas Newly Translated by Michael Hofmann A darkly comical and strangely compelling tale of one man's struggle against a corrupt system. Based on the true story of an ordinary horse-dealer...

The Pope in Poland: The Pilgrimages of John Paul II, 1979-1991 By James Ramon Felak, University of Pittsburgh Press, 2020. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Poland was at a crossroads. As the...

The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay StanierCoaching is a vital skill for leaders, but for many busy managers, it's a skill that's not being used...

Pope Leo XIII's Encyclicals on Socialism, Freemasonry, and Other Dangers of Our Times is a collection of writings by Pope Leo XIII that address various social issues of his time. These encyclicals...

Pope Francis: A New Era for the Catholic Church This commemorative volume captures the pomp and circumstance of Pope Francis's coronation day in Rome, featuring all the best photography from the...

Every Pill I Took: 2000-2001 by Michael Lorenzini In the 1990s and 2000s, ecstasy pills became a ubiquitous sight in club and rave scenes, with branding playing a crucial role in their appeal. To...

The pursuit of power can lead even the most well-intentioned individuals down a dark path. In "Mafia Democracy", Michael Franzese reveals how the values of the American Mafia have infiltrated the...

The Restoration of Rome: Barbarian Popes & Imperial Pretenders In 476 AD, the Roman Empire in Western Europe came to an end, but the legacy of Rome lived on. Over the next thousand years, great...

The eighth installment in the Michael Vey series is back with an electrifying new threat. A more sinister and calculating enemy has emerged, one that even the Elgen's defeat could not have stopped...

Shawn Michaels' wrestling career began in Texas, where he trained with legendary wrestler Jose Lothario. He later moved to Kansas, where he met fellow wrestler Marty Jannetty. Their partnership led...

The Iliad (Translated Into Verse by Alexander Pope with an Introduction and Notes by Theodore Alois Buckley) Set against the backdrop of the final year of the Trojan War, this epic poem tells the...

The Michael Letters of Rudolf Steiner: The Mission of Archangel Michael By Charles Kovacs Floris Books, 2021 This insightful book explores the series of weekly letters published by Rudolf Steiner...

Michael Bennett's 13th thriller is a gripping tale of murder and deception. As his wedding day approaches, a killer announces their presence in the city with a string of murders targeting young women...

The Grimoire of Pope Honorius is a notorious collection of magical secrets and rituals, renowned for its dark and diabolical nature. This 170-page edition is a faithful reproduction of the 1760...

A Pope and a President: The Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century The bond between Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II has long been acknowledged as a significant factor in the end of the...

The Poems of Alexander Pope: Volume Three The Dunciad (1728) and the Dunciad Variorum (1729)This volume brings together two significant works by one of Europe's greatest poets, Alexander Pope. The...

Michael Jackson: The Afterlife Experiences III - The Confessions of Michael Jackson In this candid and introspective work, Michael Jackson shares his personal thoughts and reflections on life, death,...

Discover the Power of the Poison Path: A Guide to Working with Baneful Herbs This comprehensive guide explores the magical, medicinal, and visionary properties of poisonous plants, revealing their...

Delving deep into the career of one of music's most enigmatic and successful entertainers, Making Michael offers an uncharted look at the real Michael Jackson. By interviewing over sixty associates,...

The Time is at Hand! Ahrimanic and Michaelic Immortality and the Apocalypse of the Age of Michael by Yeshayahu (Jesaiah) Ben-Aharon. In this thought-provoking collection of lectures, Dr. Ben-Aharon...

Detective Michael Bennett's enemies know where to find him. An anonymous tip about a crime proves to be a set-up, and an officer is taken down. But despite the attackers' efforts, it's not Michael...

A-Z The Best Children's Poetry from Agard to Zephaniah brings together the most celebrated children's poets in a wonderful and exciting anthology. Edited by Michael Rosen, the Children's Laureate,...

Justice and Mercy Have Met explores the significant changes to marriage nullity procedures introduced by Pope Francis in 2015. Following the Third Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of...

Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II by George Weigel is an authoritative and groundbreaking portrait of one of the singular figures of our time. With unprecedented cooperation from...

Michael Pollan's investigation into the medical and scientific revolution surrounding psychedelic drugs takes a deeply personal turn as he explores the therapeutic potential of LSD and psilocybin...

The Apostolic Letter on the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. Pope Francis reflects on the significance of Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary and...

Pope's Homer and the concept of masculinity in eighteenth-century classical learning are closely intertwined. This study reassesses the idea of 'masculinity' as an absolute standard, arguing instead...

The third installment in the Michael Vey series is a thrilling continuation of the action-packed story. After destroying one of the Elgen's Starxource plants, Michael and his friends are now...

The Beatles' First British Tour and the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium In 1963, the Beatles embarked on their first British tour, a pivotal moment in their rise to fame. This book...

The ninth instalment in the Michael Vey series is a heart-pumping battle between loyalty and betrayal. When Tara is captured by the Elite Elgen Guard Unit, Michael Vey and his clan must fight to save...

Michael Parenti's To Kill a Nation: The Attack on Yugoslavia offers a critical examination of the events leading up to the NATO intervention in Yugoslavia in the 1990s. The book reveals a decade-long...

When FBI agent Emily Parker goes missing, Detective Michael Bennett is left with a daunting task: tracking her down. His investigation takes him from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, following a trail...

Super Hanc Petram: The Pope and the Church at a Dramatic Moment in History by Serafino Lanzetta. The office of the papacy has long been a subject of inquiry, with questions surrounding its nature,...

By 1650, Rome's spiritual and political power had been severely shaken. The Catholic Church's influence was waning, thanks to the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years War. In response, Pope...

The Ways of Mental Prayer with Introductory Letter by Pope Pius X This book presents a systematic approach to contemplative prayer, drawing on the teachings of various saints and spiritual leaders...

The Pope Who Would Be King: The Exile of Pius IX and the Emergence of Modern Europe by David I. Kertzer. In November 1848, after the assassination of his prime minister in Rome, Pope Pius IX found...

A novel by Dr. Joseph Goebbels, exploring his own experiences and those of his friends through diary entries, set against the backdrop of post-war Germany. This work of literature offers a unique...

Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith explores the fundamental nature of Christianity through the lens of the Trinity. This book offers a comprehensive and engaging...

Michael Douglas: A Biography by Marc Eliot A candid and insightful portrait of Hollywood's most successful star, Michael Douglas emerges from his father Kirk Douglas' shadow to forge his own path...

The fourth installment in the Michael Vey series is an electrifying adventure that takes the Electroclan to China. Lin Julung, a child prodigy with an IQ higher than Einstein's, has been kidnapped by...

The Wisdom of John Paul II: A Collection of Essential Thoughts on Life's Most Vital QuestionsThis thought-provoking book distils the key teachings and reflections of Pope John Paul II, gathered from...

Dr. Michael Newton's groundbreaking research continues with 70 case histories of real people who were regressed into their lives between lives. This book explores the meaning behind your own...

Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff is a candid and humorous memoir that chronicles the life of Michael Nesmith, from his early days to his star-making role on The Monkees and his innovative...

The Pope Francis, Benedict and the Resignation That Stunned the World by Anthony McCarten is a gripping dual biography that explores the lives of two men who became two of the most powerful people on...

A gripping account of the biggest criminal manhunt in British history, Wicked Beyond Belief is a powerful indictment of the investigation that followed the conviction of Peter Sutcliffe. With...

As the papacy of John Paul II came to an end and that of Benedict XVI began, millions watched with anticipation for the new pope. This book invites readers to explore the pivotal moment in Church...

The Stack and Tilt Swing: A Revolutionary Approach to Golf The traditional golf swing remains a challenging task for many golfers, despite advances in technology. To overcome this, renowned golf...

The White Wolf: The Elric Saga Part 3 In the final installment of Michael Moorcock's epic series, Elric of Melnibone, the albino emperor struggles with the devastating power that has haunted him...

A Pope for All Seasons: Testimonies Inspired by Saint John Paul II is a collection of intimate thoughts and reminiscences from nearly 50 individuals who knew and admired this remarkable figure. These...

The Assassination of Julius Caesar A People's History of Ancient Rome by Michael Parenti A fresh perspective on the Roman Empire, The Assassination of Julius Caesar presents a story of popular...

Heat 2: A NovelA gripping novel that expands on the universe and characters of Michael Mann's iconic crime film, Heat. Written by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner, this explosive read follows the story...

Spring is a memoir of the season by Michael Morpurgo, a master storyteller who has lived on a farm in rural Devon for over forty years. As the natural world awakens from its winter slumber, Morpurgo...

The Devil's Horn: The Story of the Saxophone The saxophone's 160-year history is a story of transformation, from its origins as a novel sound to its current status as a cultural icon. This book tells...

Michaël Borremans: Fire from the Sun A new body of work by Michaël Borremans, featuring toddlers in enigmatic and sometimes disturbing situations. These paintings recall classical art through...

Discover the inspiring true story of Giuseppe Sarto, a humble farm boy who rose to become Pope Pius X.From his early days of hard work and prayer to his years as a country priest, encouraging his...

A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary, Vol I: The Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch 1-36) provides a clear and insightful understanding of the Book of the Watchers, a significant text...

Discover the secrets behind Michael Jordan's success in this insightful biography. Steve James shares his study of the legendary NBA pro's rise from repeated failure to dominance on the court. You'll...

Light and Shadow: The Ultimate Photography Masterclass by Michael FreemanThis comprehensive guide to photography's fundamental building-blocks offers fresh ideas for capturing stunning images in the...

St. Michael the Archangel: A Treasury of Prayers and TraditionsThis booklet explores the rich history and significance of St. Michael, the patron saint of Catholics around the world. From his role as...

Wernher von Braun: A Life of Ambition and Complexity This biography offers a nuanced and authoritative portrait of Wernher von Braun, a man of profound moral complexity. As a brilliant engineer and...

Beyond the Tracks by Michael Reit In the summer of 1938, Berlin is no longer a safe haven for its Jewish population. As nightly raids intensify, 21-year-old Jacob Kagan knows his time is running out...

The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World by Michael Marmot explores the stark reality of health disparities across the globe. The author reveals how even within countries, those at relative...

Michael Kahn's Basic Freud offers a fresh perspective on the enduring insights of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory. Despite the rise of psychopharmaceuticals and cognitive therapy, Kahn argues...