Mary Fabyan Windeatt was known as “the storyteller of the saints.” In the 1950’s and 60’s she wrote over twenty historical fiction novels on the saints, bringing to life these holy men and women for y
The Oxford Guides to Chaucer are written to summarize what is known about his works and offer interpretations based on recent advances in both historical knowledge and theoretical understanding. Foll
Julian of Norwich (1342-c.1416) is the earliest author writing in English who can be identified as a woman. She is also esteemed as one of the subtlest writers and profoundest thinkers of the period f
The Book of Margery Kempe, the earliest surviving autobiography in English (dated 1436-8), is a unique account of the extraordinary life, travels and revelations of a fifteenth-century Norfolk housew
Mary Fabyan Windeatt presents the powerful story of the famous life and miracles of St. Benedict for the Vision Book series of saints for youth. Known as the Father of Western Monasticism, St. Benedic
\"It\'s almost upon us!\" yelled a frantic voice as the ship neared the iceberg. \"God\'s Will be done,\" prayed Mother Marie. If God wanted her to drown in the icy Atlantic Ocean before ever reaching
A religious brother buffeted by the devil, who prophesied the future, worked miracles, levitated, held the Christ Child, had miraculous travels, was a wonder of charity, and liberated a million souls
\"They\'ve sent a mere boy to fight against me!\" roared the giant Goliath, as he caught sight of David across the valley. \"Am I just a dog?\" Things did not look good for David, yet wasn\'t the Lord
The famous life and great miracles of St. Benedict, for all children 10 and up. The story of poisoned wine, saving a body from drowning, raising one from the dead, plus, how he founded the Benedictine
The incredible story for children 10 and up of the man who received the Rosary from Our Lady, defeated the Albigensian Heresy, raised the dead, triumphed over the devil, founded the Dominican Order an
The story for children 10 and up of St. Catherine of Siena, the young woman who brought the Pope back to Rome from France and converted thousands of people. Impr. 65 pgs 13 Illus, PB
Shows how St. Thomas was big, quiet and slow to speak, thus being called the \"Dumb Ox\" by fellow students. Shows for children 10 and up how this \"Dumb Ox\" became the greatest teacher in the histor
The story for children 10 and up of St. Hyacinth, the Dominican who planted the Faith in Poland, Lithuania and Russia and worked many miracles. He went to Rome, where he met St. Dominic, and was one o
The story for children 10 and up of St. Rose of Lima, who became a hermit in her own home--rather than go to a convent--and how she became a great Saint. At her confirmation in 1597, she took the name
So you\'ve decided to give in to the Devil, said the parish priest. John started back in dismay. Oh no, Father! But you just told me you were giving up your studies for the priesthood, responded
Tells the story of Therese Martin's life as the favored youngest in a loving family, her determination to become a Carmelite nun at fifteen, her life as a nun, and her death at twenty-four.
\"What if nothing happens on the 13th? Aren\'t you afraid people will laugh at you?\" asked the parish priest as he looked closely at 10-year-old Lucia. \"Oh no, Father!\" replied Lucia. \"I know some
The tragedy of Troilus and Criseyde is one of the greatest narrative poems in English literature. Set during the siege of Troy, it tells how the young knight Troilus, son of King Priam, falls in love
Chaucer's masterpiece and one of the greatest narrative poems in English, the story of the lovers Troilus and Criseyde is renowned for its deep humanity and penetrating psychological insight. This i
'All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well'Julian of Norwich is one of the most celebrated figures of the English Middle Ages. She is esteemed as one of the subtl
Derek Brewer (1923-2008) was one of the most influential medievalists of the twentieth century, first through his own publications and teaching, and later as the founder of his own academic publishing
This book offers activities based around the Internet, including searching on the Web, creating language-learning material, and communicating using the Internet. The Website: www.oup.com/elt.rbt.inte
The captivating story & many adventures of St. Francis Solano for children 10 and up: his converting the slaves on a sinking ship & 9,000 Indians with one sermon, healing the sick, fin
\"Sister, it couldn\'t have happened!\" declared the priest. \"It was all a dream, like the other time.\" But Sister Catherine was sure she had truly seen Our Lady.
Language teachers' competencies in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) are a crucial factor affecting their own implementation of CALL. However, there is still a concern that many language teac
Language teachers' competencies in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) are a crucial factor affecting their own implementation of CALL. However, there is still a concern that many language teac
For children ten and up. The many inspiring perils and adventures of St. Paul - all endured to bring the Gospel to heathen nations. A truly great inspiration to both children and adults. Impr. 231 pgs
The story for children ten and up of the revelations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to a holy French nun, including the Great First Friday Promise, her painful childhood, troubles in the convent, St. Cl
The story for children 10 and up of St. Martin de Porres, who helped heal people, spoke to the animals and worked many unusual miracles. A fantastic story of a South American saint, whose example in h
