Download or read book Vatican Vendetta written by Peter Watson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ambitious American pope makes powerful enemies—from the Italian Mafia to the US President—in this fascinating thriller that “could be next week’s news” (Daily Mail). What if the unused riches of the Catholic Church were called upon to combat global poverty? Following a tragic earthquake in Italy, Pope Thomas—the first American pontiff and a transformative leader—auctions off one of the Vatican’s Renaissance masterpieces to aid in the recovery. The sale is such a success that he decides to go even further: organizing the greatest art auction ever held, with the proceeds going to help the poor. But as the pope’s charitable designs acquire political overtones, he encounters resistance from world leaders, including the president of the United States. And closer to the Vatican, the Mafia have as much interest in the poor as do popes and presidents . . . “Master of the art-world thriller” (Publishers Weekly), Peter Watson turns his attention to a different kind of political thriller, as Vatican Vendetta—previously published as Crusade—delivers “nonstop action” (The Guardian).
Download or read book Vatican Vendetta written by Peter Watson and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The road to hell is paved with good intentions... Behind the scenes at the Vatican, the Pope offers David Colwyn, chief executive of the international auctioneering house of Hamilton's, a spectacular deal. In an audacious and provocative scheme to raise money for a crusade against poverty and injustice, the Pope wants David to organise a series of worldwide auctions to sell the fabled treasures of the Vatican: Michelangelo's sculpture, Leonardo da Vinci's painting, Giotto's altarpiece - all will go. Despite protests, the Pope's plan proceeds and the world watches as David, in the glare of publicity, raises millions of pounds. But now powerful forces range in fierce and treacherous opposition - and the Pope's plans go disastrously wrong, perverted by revolutionaries and international criminals. Soon a furious battle of power politics rages, a battle that can end only in a bloody and shocking climax . . . 'Vatican Vendetta's real edge is that it could be next week's news.' - Daily Mail 'Peter Watson's imaginative near-future thriller stands out . . . classy entertainment.' - The Evening Standard 'Non-stop action, an incredible vortex of fights and frauds.' - The Guardian Peter Watson was for many years a journalist, on the staffs of The Sunday Times, The Times and the Observer. He has also written for a number of magazines, including Punch, the Spectator and Connoisseur, and his collecting column is syndicated around the world. In 1982, after disguising himself as an art dealer, he exposed a gang of art smugglers who were stealing old master paintings in Italy and selling them in New York and London. The courier of the gang was a Roman Catholic priest attached to the Vatican's mission to the United Nations. Peter Watson's account of the adventure, published in Britain as Double Dealer and in America as The Caravaggio Conspiracy, won a Gold Dagger Award from the Crime Writers' Association, and the BBC TV film of the book was nominated for an Emmy. He lives in London where his recreations are opera, fishing and cricket.
Download or read book Vatican Vendetta written by Nick Carter and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Vatican s Vendetta written by Etienne Psaila and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the hallowed corridors of Vatican City, a relentless quest for truth unfolds, echoing the pulse-pounding intrigue of a modern-day Da Vinci Code. "The Vatican Vendetta" takes readers on a gripping journey through centuries-old secrets, hidden symbols, and a grand conspiracy that threatens to reshape the course of history. When a mysterious artifact bearing cryptic inscriptions surfaces in a remote location, it sets in motion a chain of events that thrusts a determined protagonist into a world of shadowy adversaries and long-buried mysteries. The discovery unravels a tapestry of deception, forcing our hero to confront the dark history of the Church, the influence of angels, and the enigmatic power of forbidden knowledge. As the plot unfurls, the Vatican stands at the precipice of redemption or destruction, while characters within its sanctified walls grapple with the need for reform. The battle for truth escalates into a climactic showdown, revealing a hidden testament and a puppet master who has manipulated history for malevolent ends. With echoes of the Da Vinci Code's relentless suspense, "The Vatican Vendetta" is a heart-pounding thriller that delves into the depths of faith, the legacy of angels, and the enduring quest for redemption. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey, where the lines between history and conspiracy blur, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Download or read book Christians in Egypt Orthodox Catholic and Protestant Communities Past and Present written by Otto F.A Meinardus and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on more than four decades of experience studying Christian communities in Egypt, Otto Meinardus offers here a sweeping overview of the principal Christian churches and organizations in Egypt today. For the first time, this wealth of information has been gathered into one volume, making it an ideal introduction to the contemporary scene of the various Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant denominations that have a presence in Egypt. Looking at Maronite churches in Alexandria, Greek Orthodox congregations in Cairo, and new evangelical communities in Upper Egypt, among others, this book serves as an important reference work for anyone interested in the broad variety of Christian groups in Egypt, including the majority Coptic Orthodox Church. As one of the foremost scholars of the Christian history of Egypt and the wider Middle East, Dr. Meinardus brings an unparalleled wealth of expertise to this subject, while placing Christianity in the historical perspective of its relationship to the ancient pharaonic religion and medieval and modern Islam. Included as well is an up-to-date index of individual churches. A first of its kind, Christians in Egypt is an indispensable resource for both scholars and interested general readers.
Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries Third Series written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by Copyright Office, Library of Congress. This book was released on 1976 with total page 1406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Practicing Catholic written by James Carroll and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2010-04-02 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal examination of the Catholic faith, its leaders, and its complicated history by a National Book Award–winning, New York Times-bestselling author. James Carroll turns to the notion of practice—both as a way to learn and a means of improvement—as a lens for this thoughtful and frank look at what it means to be Catholic. He acknowledges the slow and steady transformation of the Church from its darker medieval roots to a more pluralist and inclusive institution, charting along the way stories of powerful Catholic leaders (Pope John XXIII, Thomas Merton, John F. Kennedy) and historical milestones like Vatican II. These individuals and events represent progress for Carroll, a former priest, and as he considers the new meaning of belief in a world that is increasingly as secular as it is fundamentalist, he shows why the world needs a Church that is committed to faith and renewal. “Carroll, a former Catholic priest who wrote of his conflict with his father over the Vietnam War in An American Requiem, revisits and expands on that tension in this spiritual memoir infused with church history . . . Readers who, like Carroll, remain Catholic but wrestle with their church’s positions on moral issues will most appreciate his story.” —Publishers Weekly “Thought-provoking.” —San Francisco Chronicle “[An] engrossing faith memoir . . . a page-turner.” —Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Serial Vigilantes of Paperback Fiction written by Bradley Mengel and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rough justice has often been served in the pages of serial novels, notably beginning with Don Pendleton's The Executioner in 1969. This is the first overview of the serial vigilante genre, which featured such hard-boiled protagonists as Nick Carter, Mark Stone, Jake Brand and Able Team among the 130 series that followed Pendleton's novel. Serial vigilantes repeatedly take the law into their own hands, establishing and imposing their own moral standards, usually by force. The book examines the connections between the serial vigilante and the pulp hero that preceded him and how the serial vigilante has influenced a variety of tough guys, private eyes, spies and cops in different media. A complete bibliography for each series is featured.
Download or read book Translations on Sub Saharan Africa written by United States. Joint Publications Research Service and published by . This book was released on with total page 946 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Roar and Thunder written by George Snyder and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Cushman motor scooters to four-cylinder Hondas, Roar and Thunder is a personal lifetime journey of owning and riding motorcycles. Solo or two-up it tells of riding adventure through five Western states and Mexico, what was going on in the world at the time, and the changes in motorcycles and attitudes about them. There are twisty open roads, mud trails, quick boring freeways, traffic jams, high desert winds, pouring rain and blinding blizzards. The big motorcycle rides of the past are there - Death Valley Run, Indio, Lone Pine, Yuma Prison Run, Sunday poker runs, and just rides for burger and beers. Absent are Harley Davidson only events. If motorcycles are part of your life, come along for the ride
Download or read book Gentleman Jim written by Lorna Almonds-Windmill and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The remarkable story of Jim Almonds, his WWII experiences, and his formative role in the birth of the SAS. Set in wartime England, the western desert, Italy, and France, this book captures the spirit of the young soldiers in the newly emerging Special Air Service, against a dramatic background of love, courage, and high-risk adventure. Jim Almonds, a sergeant in the Guards Commandos, sailed for the Middle East as part of “Layforce” in January 1941, with David Stirling and others destined to become SAS L Detachment “originals.” Following intensive training in the desert and action at Tobruk, Sidi Haneish, Nofelia, and Benghazi, Almonds was captured and shipped to a POW camp in Italy, where he staged two escapes. After thirty-two days on the run in enemy territory, he reached US forces at the Benevento front line. Later, he parachuted into occupied France, where he harried the Germans so effectively that he was awarded the Croix de Guerre. Written by Gentleman Jim’s daughter and based on Almond’s own diaries, various primary sources, and interviews with other originals, this is a story about an extraordinary man, filled with vivid and immediate action.
Download or read book Girl Gangs Biker Boys and Real Cool Cats written by Iain McIntyre and published by PM Press. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Girl Gangs, Biker Boys, and Real Cool Cats is the first comprehensive account of how the rise of postwar youth culture was depicted in mass-market pulp fiction. As the young created new styles in music, fashion, and culture, pulp fiction shadowed their every move, hyping and exploiting their behaviour, dress, and language for mass consumption and cheap thrills. From the juvenile delinquent gangs of the early 1950s through the beats and hippies, on to bikers, skinheads, and punks, pulp fiction left no trend untouched. With their lurid covers and wild, action-packed plots, these books reveal as much about society’s deepest desires and fears as they do about the subcultures themselves. Girl Gangs features approximately 400 full-color covers, many of them never reprinted before. With 70 in-depth author interviews, illustrated biographies, and previously unpublished articles from more than 20 popular culture critics and scholars from the US, UK, and Australia, the book goes behind the scenes to look at the authors and publishers, how they worked, where they drew their inspiration and—often overlooked—the actual words they wrote. Books by well-known authors such as Harlan Ellison and Lawrence Block are discussed alongside neglected obscurities and former bestsellers ripe for rediscovery. It is a must read for anyone interested in pulp fiction, lost literary history, retro and subcultural style, and the history of postwar youth culture. Contributors include Nicolas Tredell, Alwyn W. Turner, Mike Stax, Clinton Walker, Bill Osgerby, David Rife, J.F. Norris, Stewart Home, James Cockington, Joe Blevins, Brian Coffey, James Doig, David James Foster, Matthew Asprey Gear, Molly Grattan, Brian Greene, John Harrison, David Kiersh, Austin Matthews, and Robert Baker.
Download or read book Landscape of Lies written by Peter Watson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious painting holds the clues to a cache of priceless relics in this treasure hunt of “deepening suspense” à la The Da Vinci Code (Library Journal). In financial trouble, Isobel Sadler considers selling a painting that’s been in her family for generations. She can’t imagine it’s worth much . . . until someone tries to steal it. Mystified, Isobel turns to art dealer Michael Whiting for advice. He identifies the painting as a sixteenth-century treasure map pointing the way to a series of lost religious artifacts hidden by monks when Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries. If he and Isobel can decipher the clues in the painting, Michael reasons, her money troubles will disappear. But if they can’t decode the painting quickly, Michael and Isobel could be history themselves. As they struggle to translate the arcane instructions—laced with references to everything from the Bible to Botticelli—they are stalked by a rival who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the treasure. Peter Watson’s stylish art-world thriller seamlessly mixes action with “sustained literariness, refinement, and polish” (Library Journal).
Download or read book Stones of Treason written by Peter Watson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An art historian gets caught up in a deadly international standoff in this “inventive” political thriller (The Guardian). What would happen if Greek extremists blackmailed Britain into returning ancient sculptures? And what if that blackmail involved not only Queen Elizabeth II, but also dark secrets about her uncle, the Duke of Windsor? When Edward Andover, Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures, receives a painting by Raphael from an anonymous collective known only as the “Apollo Brigade,” he’s nonplussed. But the ominous delivery is soon followed by two more. All three paintings, it turns out, were looted by the Nazis during World War II. Soon, Andover finds himself racing to prevent the public exposure of secrets from the royal family’s past, should they not meet the group’s demand to return of the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, on display at the British Museum. What’s more, his very life may be at stake as the Apollo Brigade makes its violent intentions known. Set over the course of five explosive weeks, Stones of Treason features “intelligent action in a realistic thriller” in the tradition of Dan Brown’s blockbuster Robert Langdon novels (TheMail on Sunday).
Download or read book Making It on Social Security written by George Snyder and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You think the days have passed when seniors survived on dog and cat food? Media hype may have moved on to what Paris Hilton had for lunch but the practice continues. In today's workforce, 53% have no private retirement coverage, 32% have no savings for retirement. That's 85% of all workers with nothing set aside specifically for old age. Social Security represents 39% of all elderly income. For 65% of 33 million retired workers Social Security makes up more than half their income. Maybe that's you. For 22% Social Security is their only income. That's me. Could be that's you too. Average Social Security benefit income is about $1,000 a month. Most do not even get that. Are you making it on $12,000 to $15,000 a year or less? I am.
Download or read book Crime Fiction 1749 1980 written by Allen J. Hubin and published by New York : Garland Pub.. This book was released on 1984 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Is the Catholic Church a Christian Church written by Roger Nilsen and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is the Catholic Church a Christian Church? By: Roger Nilsen Is the Catholic Church a Christian Church? The Catholic Church revealed as false in this book. The book is written in roman form, but points out revealing relationships in the church. The book’s main character is David Gleason. He is a journalist with The New York Times. In cooperation with the Israeli intelligence organization, Mossad, he is commissioned to infiltrate a meeting of the tops of the Catholic Church, consisting of bishops and cardinals with the Pope himself as chairman. The meeting’s agenda is to facilitate a strategy aimed at taking full control over the United States’ religion and politics by making one of its own President.
