A new edition of the "brilliantly original and highly sophisticated" study of saint worship after the fall of the Roman Empire ( Library Journal).In this groundbreaking work, Peter Brown explores how the worship of saints and their corporeal remains became central to religious life in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. During this period, earthly remnants served as a heavenly connection, and their veneration is a fascinating window into the...

Now a DreamWorks movie available on Prime Video!This #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from a Caldecott Honor winner tells an extraordinary story full of action and thought-provoking questions as a robot learns to survive—and live—in the wilderness.Can a robot survive in the wilderness?When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. S...

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide.When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack,...

The enchanting illustrated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling THE WILD ROBOT, by award-winning author-illustrator Peter BrownRoz is no ordinary robot. After being washed up on the shore of a remote and wild island, she learned to adapt and make it her home, befriend its animal inhabitants and even adopt a small orphaned gosling, Brightbill.But a new life is now beginning for Roz - she has been taken away, far away from her island, back to ...

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn oral history of The Beatles from never-before-seen interviews.**All You Need Is Love is a groundbreaking oral history of the one of the most enduring musical acts of all time. The material is comprised of intimate interviews with Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, their families, friends and business associates that were conducted by Beatles intimate Peter Brown and author Steven Gaines in 1980-1981 du...

Wall-E meets Hatchet in this New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter BrownCan a robot survive in the wilderness?When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attac...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed, astonishingly intimate biography of the Beatles, as told by the band and their inner circle—featuring 32 pages of rare photos“THE BEST BACKSTAGE BEATLES BOOK.”—TIME“THE DEFINITIVE BOOK ON THE BEATLES.”—NEW YORK POST“FINALLY, THE REAL STORY.”—ROLLING STONEThe Love You Make is an in-depth account of four men ...

Jesus taught his followers that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven. Yet by the fall of Rome, the church was becoming rich beyond measure. Through the Eye of a Needle is a sweeping intellectual and social history of the vexing problem of wealth in Christianity in the waning days of the Roman Empire, written by the world's foremost scholar of late antiquity.Peter Brown examines the rise of the church through the len...

In the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside, where the rolling dales meet the rugged moors, lives Freddy, a young red fox with a spirit as wild and free as the land he roams. Set in a time before the hunting of foxes was banned, this enchanting tale follows Freddy's journey from a playful cub to a cunning survivor.Freddy's adventures are filled with the beauty and danger of the English countryside. From humorous encounters with bold mice to thrilling escapes from farmers and th...

**"So real it hurts."—David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland.A summer of basketball, first love, and the friends who've got your back when life gets crazy, set in a trailer park in small town America.**Travis never gives up.Not when his mom takes off.Not when he gets suspended from basketball.Not when he cracks four ribs jumping off a bridge to impress a girl.Not when he and his best friend Creature get ...

While large numbers of aeroplanes had been produced In America for the war effort overseas at the Western Front, it was found that that the British, French and Germans were far ahead of them when it came to flight technology, which led to a huge surplus of aeroplanes in the United States. The government’s solution to recover some of the money was to sell the surplus stock off for as little as $200 dollars each.With no licence being required to fly a plane, the offer attracted many ...

The Ultimate Bosnia Tour Travel Guide 2023 provides an elevated exploration experience in the heart of South-eastern Europe. Our tour guide brings travelers to the country’s captivating historical, cultural, and natural wonders. From the beautiful Adriatic coastline to the majestic mountains and stunning waterfalls of the highlands, a journey with us will bring the most out of the country's rich and unique heritage.Get to know the fascinating culture of the Bosnian people and savor...