Acclaimed as the best book ever written on St. Thomas, this outstanding profile introduces one of Christianity's most important and influential thinkers. G. K. Chesterton chronicles the saint's life, focusing on the man and the events that shaped him, rather than on theology. In a concise, witty, and eminently readable narrative, he illustrates the relevance of St. Thomas' achievements to modern readers. Born into an aristocratic family, Thomas rejected...

The patron saint of animals, birds, and the environment, Francis of Assisi led the rediscovery of nature in the Christian West. This magnificent spiritual biography by the phenomenally popular G. K. Chesterton—a convert to Catholicism—chronicles the beloved saint's calling, his extraordinary life, and his influence in the Church. Its charm and wit will appeal to even the most secular-minded readers.

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Text and photographs examine the origins, geology, and exploration of Earth's nearest neighbor in space

Describes the location, climate, and plant and animal life of the tundras in the Arctic regions.

Discusses the origin of life, covering the definition of the term, the Big Bang theory for the origin of the universe, and the process through which the molecules necessary for life came to exist

"The enchanting 'Victorian Village' of Ferndale in the Eel River Valley is designated a 'Distinctive Destinative' by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is a California Historical Landmark."