"The future of humanity passes by way of the family."

St. John Paul II's Letter to Families remains one of the most insightful and encouraging resources for parents and spouses. As the Holy Father says in the opening lines of his letter, he is knocking "at the door of your home, eager to greet you with deep affection and to spend time with you."

In this new study edition you have an incomparable guide to rediscovering the beauty of marriage and parenthood. You'll also come to a deeper sense of your role in the family, and you'll be better prepared to respond to the countless challenges that families experience in today's secular culture.

The Holy Father's heroic defense of the family gives us not only hope and courage, but also wonderful tools and advice that will lead to Christ's triumph in our "domestic church."

"The vision of Christian marriage in St. John Paul II's Letter to Families is healing, encouraging, and renewing."
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Perhaps no other papal document more eloquently articulates the importance of catechesis in our time — and how to undertake it — than Catechesi Tradendae. Written by St. John Paul II, this apostolic exhortation describes the important and unique roles the Church, the laity, and the family play in ensuring that all Catholics not only understand the Faith, but are prepared to live it fully.

New York Times Best-selling artist and writer J.H. Williams III's work with Batman in Gotham now is collected in Tales of the Batman: J.H. Williams III!

Spanning Detective Comics, Batman and Legends of the Dark Knight, this collection showcases J.H. Williams III work on Batman across the years.

A handsome, accessible treasury containing the essential wisdom of Pope John Paul II on matters of life, faith, and conscience-one for each day
of the year. This inspirational collection of meditations, reflections, and aphorisms is drawn from Pope John Paul II’s writings, both from his unpublished personal archives as well as from published works, including sermons given during pastoral visits, official interviews, Youth Day messages, and encyclicals. To be read singly, as part of daily devotions, or as a whole, these meditations will enhance and inspire faith, sure to be read again and again as a constant source of spiritual renewal.
The meditations deal with themes closest to people’s daily lives: family, youth, faith, the elderly, children, forgiveness, life, death, illness, and much more. Each text is illustrated with an inspirational image. The images include reproductions of classic religious paintings and inspirational images as well as photographs from the Pope’s life and ministry. This handsome package makes a perfect gift or self-purchase.

'Encompassing both the new-and the tried-and-true, this comprehensive travel guide across the disciplines vast and diverse intellectual terrain is remarkable for its breadth depth, and scope' Jonathan D. Phillips, University of Kentucky

'This vibrant and engaging collection takes students through the research process from conceptual foundations to writing, making this book an ideal guide for those undertaking their first research project' Joanne P. Sharp, University of Glasgow

'This excellent text, giving both a synoptic and detailed treatment of the subject and written by some of the most respected geographers in the field, will be extremely useful for all flavors of methods courses in geography. It will also be a valuable reference for students and faculty alike, whether in the human geography, physical geography or geographic information science realm.' Dawn Wright, Oregon State University

This comprehensive text introduces students to the research methodologies found in both human and physical geography. Careful attention is given to the theories that underlie different types of research, to key issues in research methodology, to the collection of different types of data, and to a range of contemporary geographic techniques, both quantitative and qualitative

This indispensable volume starts with a broad-based grounding in the conceptual frameworks lying behind data acquisition and analysis. Foundational chapters - several co-authored by human and physical geographers -- also provide multiple perspectives on central questions in research methodology, while a series of central essays relating to methods and techniques focus on ways that students, as young researchers, can conceptualize objects of analysis, collect and analyze pertinent, and interpret the results of their work key terminology and exercises are also included throughout.

Unique in both content and organization, Research Methods in Geography provides students with a solid conceptual and practical foundation in the basic principles and methodologies utilized in geography today

The young hero from the animated TV series STATIC SHOCK stars in this new title.

Threatened by high school bullies and ignored by girls, Virgil Hawkins' life changed dramatically when a mutagenic gas accidentally gave him super human abilities, Virgil was reborn as Static, the electrically powered teen super-hero. And while Static tries to balance the pressures of his school work, after school job and family life, he also protects his inner city neighborhood against villains including Holocaust and Commando X.

Called the Pilgrim Pope, a pope of the people, John Paul II connected with his flock from the highest to the lowest. He was one of history's most beloved popes among Catholics and non-Catholics alike, a man whose indomitable spirit touched and taught us all. A Year with John Paul II showcases his most important teachings as well as his inspirational writings, in a daily devotional format that will inspire readers and deepen their reflections and meditations.

With a foreword by Cardinal William W. Baum, head of the Holy See's Major Penitentiary and former archbishop of Washington DC, an introduction by Bishop William Murphy, and a moving eulogy composed for the pope's funeral by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI), A Year with John Paul II will take readers on a year-long spiritual journey with this deeply religious and inspiring man.

Karol Wojyla was born on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland. He survived the Nazi occupation during World War II and was ordained to the priesthood in 1946. He was appointed archbishop of Krakow by Pope Paul VI. On October 16, 1978, he ascended to the papacy, taking the name John Paul II. During his papacy he greeted an estimated sixteen million pilgrims at the Vatican's general audiences. Pope John Paul II died in April 2005.

Autobiographical meditation by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, addressing particularly the effect of 20th-century totalitarianism on His beliefs.

Following the international bestseller Crossing the Threshold of Hope, Pope John Paul provides the world with a glimpse in to his past in Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way. Chronicling the years he spent as a bishop, and later archbishop, in Krakow, though to his election as the first Polish Pope in 1978, he recounts everything from Communist attempts to suppress the Church in Poland to his efforts to adopt a new and more open style of pastoral ministry. With recollections about his life as well as his thoughts on the issues facing the world now, Pope John Paul II offers words of wisdom in this book that will appeal to people of any faith looking to strengthen their spirituality.

Crime Life: Gang Wars F un ruvido gioco di azione in terza persona che permettera al giocatore di scorrazzare liberamente in una storia epica e appassionante che li portera a immergersi nellÆaffascinante giungla delle gang metropolitane. Si seguiranno le vicende di Tre, il leader emergente degli Outlawz, nella sua lotta per affermarsi con la sua crew nelle pericolose strade di Grand Central City. Partendo dai classici canoni dei picchiaduro a scorrimento, Crime Life: Gang Wars richiedera al giocatore di confrontarsi con scelte che influenzeranno lÆintera storia mentre aiutera Tre a proteggere i suoi fratelli dalle altre gang ed a costruire la propria reputazione, che quando si vive per strada vale pi· dellÆoro. Per riuscire nellÆintento di far diventare gli Outlawz la pi· temuta gang di Grand Central City, Tre dovra dare prova di coraggio e di essere il picchiatore pi· tosto in circolazione per guadagnare rispetto e diventare il numero 1. Caratteristiche ò Un gioco dÆazione in terza persona sulla vita movimentata delle gang metropolitane con la partecipazione straordinaria di un cast di all star della scena hip-hop. ò Include le voci, le sembianze e la musica inedita del gruppo rap D12 ò Una sceneggiatura appassionante con missioni da completare in ambientazioni da esplorare liberamente ò Una storia con una morale di fondo û cattive o buone che siano, ogni azione avra le sue conseguenze ò Campionati di combattimento per sviluppare le proprie abilita e imparare le mosse pi· letali da testare lungo le strade.

The essential thoughts of Pope John Paul II on matters of belief and conscience have been culled from his encyclicals, speeches, homilies, and statements to fellow bishops and collected in one volume.

Throughout his more than two decades as the leader of the world's Catholics, John Paul II has spoken both officially and informally on all aspects of life in the modern world.

Whether defining the Church's teachings or passionately espousing the basic human rights of all people, whether speaking from his throne in the Vatican or from a platform set up on a soccer field, the Pope has always eloquently and clearly stated his thinking, vision, and hopes for the Church and the world.

For this new edition, the compilers have added significant new material, including the pontiff's thoughts as we enter the third millennium of Christianity.

'In Gift and Mystery we read 'For every priest, in every age, the greatest task is each day to discover his own priestly 'today' in the 'today' of Christ.' John Paul II understands that the event of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ in world history continues daily in a special way in the priestly brotherhood of those who have been chosen to follow in his footsteps--and indeed in every man and woman, all called through the gift of faith to a life of holiness. In concluding Gift and Mystery, the pope writes to his brother priests, 'Learn to see in your priesthood the Gospel treasure for which it is worth giving up everything.' Surely in the life of this pope we see an extraordinary example of someone who has treasured the gift of his priestly ministry for more than fifty years.'
- From the foreword of Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight, Knights of Columbus