A Mafia hit man is forced into the Federal Witness Protection program and begins to make a new life for himself and his family, unaware that this new life contains some old dangers

Protection

KELLY, Jack

Literature & Fiction

BERKLEY

When Chinese alchemists fashioned the first manmade explosion sometime during the tenth century, no one could have foreseen its full revolutionary potential. Invented to frighten evil spirits rather than fuel guns or bombs-neither of which had been thought of yet-their simple mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal went on to make the modern world possible. As word of its explosive properties spread from Asia to Europe, from pyrotechnics to battleships, it paved the way for Western exploration, hastened the end of feudalism and the rise of the nation state, and greased the wheels of the Industrial Revolution.With dramatic immediacy, novelist and journalist Jack Kelly conveys both the distant time in which the "devil's distillate" rose to conquer the world, and brings to rousing life the eclectic cast of characters who played a role in its epic story, including Michelangelo, Edward III, Vasco da Gama, Cortez, Guy Fawkes, Alfred Nobel, and E.I. DuPont. A must-read for history fans and military buffs alike, Gunpowder brings together a rich terrain of cultures and technological innovations with authoritative research and swashbuckling style.

Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, And Pyrotechnics: The History Of The Explosive That Changed The World

History

Americas

Basic Books

When Chinese alchemists fashioned the first manmade explosion sometime during the tenth century, no one could have foreseen its full revolutionary potential. Invented to frighten evil spirits rather than fuel guns or bombsneither of which had been thought of yettheir simple mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal went on to make the modern world possible. As word of its explosive properties spread from Asia to Europe, from pyrotechnics to battleships, it paved the way for Western exploration, hastened the end of feudalism and the rise of the nation state, and greased the wheels of the Industrial Revolution.With dramatic immediacy, novelist and journalist Jack Kelly conveys both the distant time in which the devil's distillate” rose to conquer the world, and brings to rousing life the eclectic cast of characters who played a role in its epic story, including Michelangelo, Edward III, Vasco da Gama, Cortés, Guy Fawkes, Alfred Nobel, and E. I. DuPont. A must-read for history fans and military buffs alike, Gunpowder brings together a rich terrain of cultures and technological innovations with authoritative research and swashbuckling style.

Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics : The History of the Explosive That Changed the World

Military

Here are one hundred ways of giving thanks for our food in a glorious collection of ancient and contemporary graces from many traditions. Saying grace before meals is a time-honored ritual in which we acknowledge the source of all nourishment; experience a moment of stillness, humility, and gratitude; and perhaps dedicate the strength and vitality we receive from the food to the service of others These blessings -- Christian and Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist, Islamic and Native American -- were gathered by Marcia and Jack Kelly in their travels to monasteries, and inscribed by Christopher Gausby in calligraphy reminiscent of the manuscripts of medieval Europe. Not just for special occasions but each time we sit down at the table, this is a book to treasure and to use.

One Hundred Graces

Religion & Spirituality

Kelly, Marcia

Worship & Devotion

Bell Tower

As the pace of life quickens and people feel depleted physically, emotionally, and spiritually, going on retreat to recuperate and regenerate has become a common practice. The quiet and seclusion of a monastery, abbey, or retreat center provide the time, space, and conditions for the mind and heart to come to stillness. This volume features 127 such places, which the Kellys have visited. About one third of these are new, and the other two thirds come from the Kellys earlier regional guides, Sanctuaries: The Northeast and Sanctuaries: The West Coast and Southwest. In addition, there are over 1,000 listings of other places not visited. Many are Catholic or Episcopalian, but there are also Buddhist, Hindu, Sufi, and even Jewish havens, and a few that have no religious affiliationin all, a choice of over 1,200 retreats, in every state of the union, where it is possible to find refuge, peace, and true refreshment.

Sanctuaries: The Complete United States--A Guide to Lodgings in Monasteries, Abbeys, and Retreats

Travel

Food, Lodging & Transportation

Harmony/Bell Tower

Apalachin

E.P.Dutton

A Mafia hit man is forced into the Federal Witness Protection program and begins to make a new life for himself and his family, unaware that this new life contains some old dangers

United States

Available now in a small-format paperback edition, this beloved book features 100 ways of giving thanks for the daily repast in a glorious collection of ancient and contemporary graces from many traditions, including Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, and Native American. Two-color interior.

100 Graces: Mealtime Blessings

Kelly, Marcia M.

Reference

Harmony

Here is an irresistible compendium of products and services that can be purchased by mail or on-site from more than 250 religious, spiritual, and cooperative communities. Much like the Kellys' ever-popular Sanctuaries guides to lodgings in monasteries, abbeys, and retreats, The Whole Heaven Catalog includes a description of each community, an explanation of why and how it makes what it does, and often an anecdote about its history--together with its address; phone and fax numbers; E-mail address and Web site, if appropriate; plus a listing of all the available products and information on whether there is a gift shop or catalog. With this book you will be able to buy all the wonderful things produced by the artists, writers, cooks, farmers, weavers, potters, and other visionaries who live in these secluded places, in addition to supporting them in their endeavors. And there's also a calendar of events so that you can time your visit to an equinox celebration, a plum blossom festival, or an auction of miniature horses, to name a few. Here are just some of the treasures you can sample: Strawberry preserves from St. Joseph's Abbey Windbells from Arcosanti Peanut brittle from Subiaco Abbey Healing tea from Sikh Dharma/3HO Foundation Gifts of compassionate action from the Seva Foundation Birdcall tapes from Lichen Handcrafted rosaries from St. Scholastica Priory Bonsai plants, books, and tools from Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Daily 900-number Gospel reflections from the Monastery of St. Gertrude Wildflower seeds from Ion Exchange Village Hammocks from East Wind Community Port Salut from the Abbey of Gethsemani An ice-skating rink in an old Shaker barn at the Notre Dame Spiritual Center Lawn maintenance from the Community of Jesus Fruitcake from Assumption Abbey Dog-training from New Skete Communities Christmas trees from St. Paul's Abbey Wooden furniture and toys from Woodcrest Bruderhof Prayer flags from the Lama Foundation Handpainted chinaware from the Monastery of Bethlehem Sheepskin slippers from Mount Saviour Monastery Bicycle trailers from Cerro Gordo Community Llamas from Sacred Heart Monastery Biscotti from Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey Fertilizer from Mepkin Abbey's chickens Honey from the Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity Soap from Community in Rutland New Social Order in Messiah

The Whole Heaven Catalog: A Resource Guide to Products, Services, Arts, Crafts & Festivals of Religious, Spiritual, & Cooperative Communities

Three Rivers Press

An old man looks back on his youth, describing the night he was mistaken for Public Enemy Number One John Dillinger, saved from lynching, and inspired to begin a carnival show based on Dillinger's exploits.

Mad Dog

Atheneum

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Protection

Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, And Pyrotechnics: The History Of The Explosive That Changed The World

Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics : The History of the Explosive That Changed the World

One Hundred Graces

Sanctuaries: The Complete United States--A Guide to Lodgings in Monasteries, Abbeys, and Retreats

Apalachin

Protection

100 Graces: Mealtime Blessings

The Whole Heaven Catalog: A Resource Guide to Products, Services, Arts, Crafts & Festivals of Religious, Spiritual, & Cooperative Communities

Mad Dog