'I'd always lived a fairly blameless life. Up until the day I left my husband & ran away to Hollywood.. .' Unlike the rest of her family Maggie Walsh has always done everything right. At thirty-three she has a proper job is happily married to Garv & never puts a foot wrong. So why does she make a bolt for Hollywood & her best friend Emily? In the City of Angels Maggie gets to do things she's never done before: mixing with film stars pitching scripts partying non-stop. But is this really a once-in-a-lifetime journey of self-discovery or is she simply running away from married life? ...

From the same series as Abrams successful Saints: A Year in Faith & Art" comes " Angels" with representations of these celestial heralds from early Christian mosaics to the paintings of Marc Chagall. Art historian Marco Bussagli has organised the book by significant Biblical events beginning with the Creation in Genesis & ending with John the Evangelists vision of Heaven on Earth in Revelation; each episode is accompanied by the relevant chapter & verse along with a brief text explaining how the work of art fits into the iconography of the time. In addition to lesser-known works Bussagli has included favourites such as Michelangelos " Creation of Man in the Sistine Chapel" Lorenzo Ghibertis " Gates of Paradise" & Rembrandts " Sacrifice of Isaac". Here are angels as assistants messengers punishers soldiers rebels & saviours assembled for the delectation & delight of both scholars & believers." ...

Angels its said are messengers from heaven bringing good tidings & urgent warnings. They have been thought to make music move the stars & keep watch over humanity. This joyous collection of angelic images celebrates these glorious & gentle spirits with 40 full-color photographs representing the best & most beautiful creatures of heaven. ...

CERN Institute Switzerland: a world-renowned scientist is found brutally murdered with a mysterious symbol seared onto his chest. The Vatican Rome: the College of Cardinals assembles to elect a new pope. Somewhere beneath them an unstoppable bomb of terrifying power relentlessly counts down to oblivion. In a breathtaking race against time Harvard professor Robert Langdon must decipher a labyrinthine trail of ancient symbols if he is to defeat those responsible
- the Illuminati a secret brotherhood presumed extinct for nearly four hundred years reborn to continue their deadly vendetta against their most hated enemy the Catholic Church.
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When a world renowned scientist is found brutally murdered in a Swiss research facility a Harvard professor Robert Langdon is summoned to identify the mysterious symbol seared onto the dead man's chest. His baffling conclusion: that it is the work of the Illuminati a secret brotherhood presumed extinct for nearly four hundred years
- reborn to continue their bitter vendetta against their most hated enemy the Catholic church. In Rome the college of cardinals assembles to elect a new pope. Yet somewhere within the walls of the Vatican an unstoppable bomb of terrifying power relentlessly counts down to oblivion. While the minutes tick away Langdon joins forces with Vittoria Vetra a beautiful & mysterious Italian scientist to decipher the labyrinthine trail of ancient symbols that snakes across Rome to the long-forgotten Illuminati lair
- a secret refuge wherein lies the only hope for the Vatican. But with each revelation comes another twist another turn in the plot which leaves Langdom & Vetra reeling & at the mercy of a seemingly invisible enemy.

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When a world renowned scientist is found brutally murdered in a Swiss research facility a Harvard professor Robert Langdon is summoned to identify the mysterious symbol seared onto the dead man's chest. His baffling conclusion: that it is the work of the Illuminati a secret brotherhood presumed extinct for nearly four hundred years
- reborn to continue their bitter vendetta against their most hated enemy the Catholic church. In Rome the college of cardinals assembles to elect a new pope. Yet somewhere within the walls of the Vatican an unstoppable bomb of terrifying power relentlessly counts down to oblivion. While the minutes tick away Langdon joins forces with Vittoria Vetra a beautiful & mysterious Italian scientist to decipher the labyrinthine trail of ancient symbols that snakes across Rome to the long-forgotten Illuminati lair
- a secret refuge wherein lies the only hope for the Vatican. But with each revelation comes another twist another turn in the plot which leaves Langdom & Vetra reeling & at the mercy of a seemingly invisible enemy...A NGELS & DEMONS is a breathtakingly brilliant thriller which catapults the reader through the antiquity of Rome through sealed crypts dangerous catacombs deserted cathedrals & even the most secret vault on earth. As the prequel to Dan Brown's worldwide bestseller The Da Vinci Code it has the distinction of introducing his readers to Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon. This exclusive edition allows the reader behind the scenes of the novel which now incorporates over 150 photographs & illustrations throughout the text showing the rich historical tapestry from which Dan Brown drew his inspiration. The visual sources which provide both the backdrop & the stimulus for the novel's action are revealed for the first time & uniquely complement the reading experience.

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Angels have a vital role in the Kingdom of God
- & in the lives of believers. Yet many Christians treat the existence of angels
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If you had one wish this Christmas... Those Christmas Angels Anne Fletcher sends a heartfelt plea in the hope that someone is looking down on her this Christmas. One wish
- for her son to be happy. She doesnt expect to have her prayer answered by three mischievous angels! Theyre about to do a little matchmaking on Annes behalf & make her Christmas wish come true. Where Angels Go The angels are on hand again for lovely Beth Fischer who since her divorce is looking for romance once more. At eighty-six Harry has prayed for peace of mind & little Carter Jackson has just one Christmas wish. Angels Shirley Goodness & Mercy will make miracles happen this Christmas... Make time for friends. Make time for Debbie Macomber.
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Shirley Goodness & Mercy who we met in Angels at Christmas are back! & as always they're causing all sorts of trouble. So escape the craziness of Christmas settle back with a cup of hot tea & a Christmas treat & be prepared to laugh. & if you happen to see a camel wandering down the street all on its own you can take a guess who might be responsible! ...

The Lake District. After a tumultuous past the future is finally looking rosy for the Angel sisters. Livia is set to marry handsome Jack Flint to while her sisters are contentedly living at Todd Farm. Yet Livia still dreams of resurrecting the neglected drapery business which was left to her when her father died. Racked with guilt over the tragic death of her sister Maggie she promises never to let anyone down again & to do something worthwhile with her life. But is she prepared to jeopardise the love she shares with Jack to achieve her wish? With the wealthy & determined Matthew Grayson standing in the way of her ambitions Livia must stay true to her heart or risk losing everything.. . ...