L Allen: 172 books
by John L. Allen, Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2013
Since his election, Pope Francis has captured the attention of media and the people. Transfixed by his charisma and the many firsts of his papacy Ð first pope from the Americas, first Jesuit Pope, and first to be named Francis Ð they are now eager to know the substance of the man. In 10 Things Pope...
by David L. Allen
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2010
A new volume in the NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY STUDIES IN BIBLE AND THEOLOGY series, Lukan Authorship of Hebrews explains why Luke is the likely author of the book of Hebrews. The ramifications of this possibility are then detailed in depth, including the way Hebrews informs the interpretation of the...
To Light a Fire on the Earth
Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2017
The highly anticipated follow-up to Bishop Robert Barron's hugely successful Catholicism: A Journey to the Faith
As secularism gains influence, and increasing numbers see religion as dull and backward, Robert Barron wants to illuminate how beautiful, intelligent, and relevant the Catholic faith...
The Catholic Church
What Everyone Needs to Know®
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2013
Roman Catholicism stands at a crossroads, a classic ''best of times, worst of times'' moment. On the one hand, the Catholic Church remains by far the largest branch of the worldwide Christian family, and is growing at a remarkable clip. Yet the Church has also been rocked by a series of scandals related...
by Richard L Allen
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Cool to Be in School is a colorfully written book that places emphasis on the importance of staying in school, and using whatever educational edge and ledge necessary to further a child’s knowledge.The book also points out cool is an integral part of all schools, cool is in school to stay and it’s so very cool being in school.
by Richard L Allen
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2012
I was a school bus driver in an upper-moderate to high income, northern New Jersey town during 2009-2010. There were 34 kindergarten students assigned to my bus. Most of them had never been on a school bus before.This colorful book will briefly give you a glimpse into the bus rides of these...
by Charles L. Allen
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Heaven is real place, not a place we should be apprehensive about. Charles L. Allen answers common questions about heaven in his customary down to earth manner.
The Atonement
A Biblical, Theological, and Historical Study of the Cross of Christ
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2019
The atonement of Christ is the heart of Christianity. Christians are not only a people of the Book, but a people of the cross.
In this accessible resource, author David L. Allen carefully summarizes the doctrine of the atonement, with definitions of key terms, discussion of key Old and New...
Global Good News
Unseen Work of the Catholic Church
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2010
World-renowned Vatican expert and highly respected journalist, John Allen, highlights what's inspiring in the global Church today that rarely gets media coverage.
This world-traveling reporter covers the Vatican for a major national Catholic newspaper and for CNN. What he has seen and heard...
All or Nothing
A Novel
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007
A “funny, relentless, haunting, and highly readable” novel about one man’s desperate gambling addiction (ForeWord Magazine).
P is a school bus driver in Florida, and six month ago he won a hundred grand at the casino. What his wife and family don’t realize is that the money is long gone....
Hebrews
An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2010
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” –Hebrews 4:12
THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY series is an exceptionally acclaimed resource...
The Science of Strategic Conservation
Protecting More with Less
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2018
Billions have been spent on land conservation but too little attention had been paid to how cost-effective these investments have been. With budgets increasingly constrained, conservationists must learn to fully harness their funds to protect critical resources. Messer and Allen are pioneers in making...
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
C. L. Dellums and the Fight for Fair Treatment and Civil Rights
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2015
The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters created a sea of change in labour and race relations in the US. For the first time in US history, a black labour union played a central role in shaping labor and civil rights policy. Based on interviews and archival research, this new book tells the story of...
Sur la piste environnementale
Menaces sanitaires et mobilisations profanes
Language: French
Release Date: April 12, 2013
Repérer des victimes, confondre des suspects : les mobilisations dans le domaine de la santé environnementale se présentent désormais comme de véritables enquêtes policières. À la différence près que, dans ce domaine, les investigations ne sont pas menées uniquement par des enquêteurs...