Patrick Patrick: 6740 books
Literature and Cartography
Theories, Histories, Genres
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2017
The relationship of texts and maps, and the mappability of literature, examined from Homer to Houellebecq.
Literary authors have frequently called on elements of cartography to ground fictional space, to visualize sites, and to help readers get their bearings in the imaginative world of the...
by Patrick Phillips
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
“Gripping and meticulously documented.”—Don Schanche Jr., Washington Post
Forsyth County, Georgia, at the turn of the twentieth century, was home to a large African American community that included ministers and teachers, farmers and field hands, tradesmen, servants, and children. But...
The Oxygen Advantage
The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
A simple yet revolutionary approach to improving your body’s oxygen use, increasing your health, weight loss, and sports performance—whether you’re a recovering couch potato or an Ironman triathlon champion. With a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Dr. Joseph Mercola.
Achieve...
The Reformation
A History
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2007
“No revolution however drastic has ever involved a total repudiation of what came before it.”
The religious reformations of the sixteenth century were the crucible of modern Western civilization, profoundly reshaping the identity of Europe’s emerging nation-states. In The Reformation,...
by D. Patrick Miller
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2011
In this intimate essay, the author of THE WAY OF FORGIVENESS reveals how the struggles of his manic-depressive mother influenced his own life, including a seven-year bout of chronic fatigue syndrome. That illness led to the beginning of a spiritual discipline that would result not only in his healing,...
Getting Grief Right
Finding Your Story of Love in the Sorrow of Loss
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2017
When the New York Times ran Patrick O’Malley’s story about the loss of his infant son—and how his inability to “move on” challenged everything he was taught as a psychotherapist—it inspired an unprecedented flood of gratitude from readers.
What he shared was a truth that many have felt...
Forever With You: Inspiring Messages of Healing & Wisdom from your Loved Ones in the Afterlife
Inspiring Messages of Healing & Wisdom from your Loved Ones in the Afterlife
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
After the phenomenal success of Never Say Goodbye, Patrick Mathews became one of the most recognized mediums in the country. Forever With You invites us back for a closer look at his fascinating life as a spirit communicator and all he’s learned.
These vivid and unforgettable stories help...
Why Be Catholic?
Ten Answers to a Very Important Question
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
The popular blogger and publisher of Envoy magazine offers 10 key reasons why he loves being Catholic (and you should too). Drawing heavily on poignant anecdotes from his own experience as a life-long Catholic born in 1960s, Madrid offers readers a way of looking at the Church--its members, teachings,...
by Patrick Sweeney
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015
Skip the Hype – Get the Facts!
Suppressors are the hottest new gear on many gun ranges. Why? And how can you safely, lawfully and knowledgeably join your gun club cohorts in owning and enjoying this new shooting accessory? The next time you go to the gun club, if there isn't a suppressor...
The Crosland Legacy
The future of British social democracy
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2016
Anthony Crosland bequeathed a significant intellectual legacy to the Labour Party including his celebrated treatise The Future of Socialism published sixty years ago. In this timely book, Patrick Diamond argues that Crosland continues to serve as a vital reference point for today’s Labour Party....
by Patrick R. Query
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2016
While most critical studies of interwar literary politics have focused on nationalism, Patrick Query makes a case that the idea of Europe intervenes in instances when the individual and the nation negotiate identity. He examines the ways interwar writers use three European ritual forms-verse drama,...
Of Course!
How Many Light Bulbs Does It Take to Change?
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2014
In Of Course!, Ian Patrick discusses some of the toughest challenges known to students of A Course in Miracles: facing the deaths of loved ones; letting go of long-held grievances; trying to comprehend Nelson Mandela meeting the Spice Girls; and much more. In this new edition, O-Books presents the best...
Furta Sacra
Thefts of Relics in the Central Middle Ages - Revised Edition
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2011
To obtain sacred relics, medieval monks plundered tombs, avaricious merchants raided churches, and relic-mongers scoured the Roman catacombs. In a revised edition of Furta Sacra, Patrick Geary considers the social and cultural context for these acts, asking how the relics were perceived and why the thefts met with the approval of medieval Christians.
by Patrick J. Palombo
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2010
Here is a no-holds barred acerbic, satirically humorous diatribe cauterizing religions and gods and doing so without the need to rely on scientific evidence. The book challenges believers to compare everyday common sense to grossly oxymoronic "non-sense" beliefs of the supernatural. Quotations...