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God's Bankers
Revealing a history of mysterious deaths, shady characters, and moral and political tensions, exposes the inner workings of the Catholic Church to trace how the Vatican evolved from an institution of faith into an extremely wealthy corporate power. --Publisher's description.
Abuse and Neglect
Outlines the different types of abuse and neglect that children may suffer, and discusses recognizing and combating abuse, obtaining help, and recovery.
LIFE Secrets of the Vatican
Mini-state, magnificent museum, nerve center of a globe-girdling church, the Vatican is a magnet for millions of people every year. LIFE's cameras capture the opulence, and the spirituality. Learn more about: The Popes who reigned there: the good, the great and the bad. The treasure trove that is the Vatican Museum The Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo's storied ceiling before and after its restoration The new world of Pope Francis
Jacques Villeneuve
From his first test ride with Williams-Renault in 1995 to his 1997 World Championship, Jacques Villeneuve has been followed by the lens of photographer Gianni Giansanti. The result is a fabulous collection of photos that capture the young Canadian basking in the joy of success, enduring the disappointment of failure, and sharing private moments with those close to him -- his girlfriend, Sandrine, team manager Craig Pollock; and his boss, Frank Williams.
Ha!
On 15 March 1977, with his wife's consent, celebrated writer and former terrorist Hubert Aquin blew his brains out on the grounds of a Montreal convent school. Shocked by this self-murder, a filmmaker friend feels compelled to understand why Aquin killed himself - and discovers, at the heart of the tragedy, an unforgettable love story. A "documentary fiction" - a category which includes In Cold Blood and The Executioner's Song - HA! is a seminal work that reinvents the audio-visual revolution of the last century. Interweaving photographs, documents, and images with testimony from Aquin's friends and contemporaries, Aquin himself, and the writers and artists who influenced him, this intriguing novel takes the reader on a Joycean tour of a metropolis in the midst of political and cultural turmoil.
Last African Warriors
For anyone interested in primitive cultures and field photography as high art, this stunning volume by Gianni Giansanti, the renowned author of Vanishing Africa, provides an exceedingly intimate and sympathetic portrait of indigenous peoples in their most purposeful aspect. Trekking ever deeper into the mysterious heart of undocumentedand endangeredaboriginal Africa, the birthplace of humanity, Giansanti captures the extraordinary masks, plumage, and adornment used by warriors in the remotest regions to invoke martial magic. Each photo is a masterpiece of abstract art that demonstrates how the natives use their bodies as canvases, painting their scarified flesh with pigments made from powdered volcanic rock and adorning themselves with flowers, leaves, grasses, shells, and animal horns. Giansanti employs virtuoso techniques of chiaroscuro, stark contrasts of texture and color, and jarring juxtapositions of the primordial and the modern to produce a rare and surreal glimpse into an eerily exotic and timeless way of life.
Valentino
Unlike most boys growing up, Valentino Garavani never wanted to be a fireman, a policeman, a forest ranger, or an airline pilot.
Jesus of History, Christ of Faith
A textbook study of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The Fall of the Roman Empire
Examines the period of the decline of the Roman Empire, discussing the economic, social, political, religious, and military factors which led to its final downfall.
Rain and Life in a Nigerian Village
The Big Picture series brings the world and its wonders to life for young readers. With topics ranging from climate to people and culture, these attractive books are delightful jumping-off points for a variety of discussions. Each title provides a context for its topic, helping readers make connections and see "the big picture."
