In Minor Tactics of the Chalk Stream and Kindred Studies, G. E. M. Skues offers a subtle and influential meditation on trout fishing, especially on English chalk streams, combining practical instruction with acute natural observation. The book examines the fine "minor tactics" of angling—watercraft, trout behavior, fly selection, and the delicate problem of presenting the artificial fly under exacting conditions. Written in lucid, urbane prose, it stands within the great tradition of Briti...

Venerable Philippine Duchesne, a remarkable figure in the history of education and missionary work, dedicated her life to serving others. Born in France, she became a nun and later traveled to the United States, where she established schools and convents. Her commitment to education, particularly for Native American children, showcased her deep compassion and understanding of the importance of nurturing young minds. Duchesne's legacy continues to inspire educators and missionaries alike, a...

In "Venerable Philippine Duchesne," G. E. M. meticulously chronicles the life and legacy of a remarkable figure in American religious history. This biography offers a rich narrative that intertwines thorough historical analysis with evocative language, capturing the essence of Duchesne's spiritual journey and missionary endeavors. By situating her life within the broader context of 18th-century France and early American Catholicism, the author illuminates the challenges and triumphs faced ...

In "Venerable Philippine Duchesne," G. E. M. delves into the life and legacy of one of America's pioneering figures in education and mission work. This meticulously researched biography captures the essence of Duchesne's unwavering commitment to her faith and her contributions to the establishment of the first Catholic schools in the United States. G. E. M.'s narrative style intertwines historical context with poignant personal anecdotes, fostering a vivid portrait of a woman who transcend...

The Marvelous Macki Brown has superpowers. But she is also super creative. She loves bright colors, music, and learning big words.Macki wants you to know that if you are fortunate enough to have special powers, make sure you use them to do something good for others.Join Macki as she navigates the life of a superhero!

A collection of essays by the celebrated philosopher Elizabeth Anscombe. This collection includes papers on human nature and practical philosophy, together with the classic 'Modern Moral Philosophy'

In 2005 St Andrews Studies published a volume of essays by Anscombe entitled Human Life, Action and Ethics, followed in 2008 by a second with the title Faith in a Hard Ground. Both books were highly praised. This third volume brings essays on the thought of historical philosophers in which Anscombe engages directly with their ideas and arguments. Many are published here for the first time and the collection provides further testimony to Anscombe's insight and intellectual imagination.

Portraits of Piety: The Lives, Legacies and Writings of Saints gathers forty books into a capacious archive of Christian sanctity, tracing devotion through biography, theology, meditation, apologetic, historical study, and literary portraiture. Patristic argument, medieval mysticism, Reformation controversy, hagiographic narrative, and modern reflection coexist here, revealing sainthood as both an inherited ideal and a contested cultural language. Particularly compelling is the volume's mo...

Voices of Sanctity: A 40-Volume Collection gathers an exceptionally broad Christian archive in which theology, hagiography, spiritual autobiography, devotional meditation, historical inquiry, apologetic polemic, and literary reimagining meet. Ranging from patristic defenses of doctrine and medieval contemplative classics to Reformation controversy and modern reflections on belief, the collection traces sanctity as an intellectual, ecclesial, and imaginative ideal. Its standout materials in...

Have you ever went somewhere new, and had that odd feeling that you've been there before? Watched a new movie, but swore you've already seen it? Déjà vu is not a coincidence, nor is it fantasy. The world as you know it is trapped in a repeating cycle, and there is only one person that knows, and knowing is the worst curse of all. Will he find out how to break the loop, or will the loop break him?

This devotional/journal highlights the interaction of the author with the Lord. The author hopes that you can find areas of your life that resonate and cause an awakening within you. As you go through the book, meditate on what you read and then use the space provided to journal your thoughts, feelings, and goals for moving forward in your relationship with God.

Join the epic adventures of a resourceful girl and her courageous little brother as they struggle, by wit and grit, to overcome the perils and extreme disadvantages of their lives.In this multi-part saga, G.E.M. Munro explores the realities of childhood in a violent world, with all the insight, compassion, and humour his readers have come to expect.The social ills afflicting the duo are all real. So is the love and goodness that pulls them forward. To join them on their ast...