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2 bestselling Hugs books in one BIG Hug. Women fill many roles -- friends, sisters, daughters, wives, moms, coworkers. The list is endless. Now, two of the most dearly loved Hugs® books are fused into one charming volume to honor and celebrate women everywhere for the many hats they wear. Authors Philis Boultinghouse and Mary Hollingsworth share heartwarming stories of women in different walks of life, along with inspirational messages to let ...

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Entertainingly written with a wonderful eye for detail, it provides a useful grounding for any introduction to the historical context in which the works of art were produced.' English Historical Review 'She carefully weaves together political circumstances, personal ambitions and evocative detail to create a backdrop for the activities of patrons.' Burlington Magazine 'An important contribution to the study of the Reformation as well as to the...

A superb, information-packed book' The Art Book 'A vivid, lively account of a complex society in which art was made to express the wealth, status, worldly concerns and religious aspirations of its patrons.' Art Quarterly 'She writes authoritatively, drawing on a vast store of knowledge.' Frances Spalding, The Sunday Times 'A refreshing contrast to the abstraction and intellectual constipation that characterise much of the cultural history writ...

An account of the Borgias dynasty, the family who rose to power and influence in Renaissance Italy. A compelling tale of brutality, incest, unparalleled corruption and extortionate greed.

Having founded the bank that became the most powerful in Europe in the fifteenth century, the Medici gained political power in Florence, raising the city to a peak of cultural achievement and becoming its hereditary dukes. Among their number were no fewer than three popes and a powerful and influential queen of France. Their patronage brought about an explosion of Florentine art and architecture. Michelangelo, Donatello, Fra Angelico and Leona...

Hollingsworth reveals the fascinating story of how Ippolito Este, the second son of Lucretia Borgia, acquired the coveted cardinal's hat and became the Archbishop of Milan.

Real-life stories often inspire those who listen, serving as timeless models of truth. With "Fireside Stories, " author Mary Hollingsworth has compiled such anecdotes-heartwarming stories that share the personal experiences of both classic and contemporary Christian authors, as well as those of everyday people. Humorous and challenging, these stories will instruct and encourage readers for years to come.

Timeless tales of inspiration, drawn from the author's personal experiences as well as the writings of classic and contemporary authors, and from the lives of everyday Christians are compiled in this collection.

Another devotional from the best-selling One Year line, "The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter" is specifically designed to brighten your day with laughter and joy. Joy is a special type of happiness. Each one of us needs to and should create habits in our lives that encourage us to look on the bright side of our circumstances and see the goodness in what God has given us. This devotional is a daily joy break--something all of us need.

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A set of case studies exploring the tastes, passions, and possessions of cardinals in Renaissance and Baroque Rome.

If you want to understand what's happening in the Vatican now, read this book. Gripping, lurid and fascinating, both scholarly and utterly readable, oozing with original academic research, its a minute-by-minute, day-by-day account of all the intrigues, maneouvres, deals, politics and scandals of a papal conclave." SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE, author of JERUSALEM: THE BIOGRAPHY A papal election is compelling theatre. It is a unique event, conducted...

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Wellness is a framework within which children develop a productive and enjoyable life. Academic achievement occurs within the complexity of the content of a student's whole life. Although students receive similar instruction and interventions in the school setting, schools continue to experience ranges of student mastery of content. The relationship is examined between multiple dimensions of wellness (defined as a state of the totality of a pe...

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