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El Cid, God s Own Champion is an inspiring biography of the extraordinary Catholic knight chosen by God to save his nation from Islamic aggression. Known by the honorary title of El Cid, Rodrigo Diaz is a legendary hero who is directly relevant to modern times. Exiled by his king, insulted and maligned by those who should have supported him, he selflessly fought against seemingly insurmountable odds to save Christian Spain. Commanding the respect even of his enemies, upon his death a Muslim historian acclaimed him, a miracle among the great miracles of the Almighty. The Cid is an example of what can be achieved through devotion to duty, prayer, and trust in God.

El Cid: God's Own Champion

James Fitzhenry`

The greatest Spanish monarch, King of Castile and Leon, St. Fernando III was born in the year 1199 - exactly 100 years after the death of his illustrious ancestor, El Cid. In him would be combined the soul of a knight dedicated entirely to God, the irresistible power of the Cid, and due to his royal heritage, the authority to marshal the might of an entire kingdom against the enemies of Christ. Personally leading his armies into battle, he took back more territory from Islam than any other king in history. First cousin of St. Louis IX of France, he died a saintly death in the year 1252. His incorrupt body can still be seen in the Cathedral of Seville, and his feastday, May 30th, is a holy day of obligation in Spain.

Saint Fernando III: A Kingdom for Christ

Good and evil collide head on in Nick Prata's apocalyptic plunge into the world of Pangaea. Kerebos Ikar, the murderous commander of the ruthless Black Legion, threatens pillage and extermination to any who dare oppose him. But from the holy city of Kwan Aharon rides a lone priest from the Order of the White Flame, armed only with an ancient prophecy about a soldier of hell who becomes an instrument of salvation. Vivid and philosophical, Dream of Fire combines the intensity of a modern fantasy battle narrative with the intellect of classical allegory.

Dream of Fire

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Prata, Nicholas C.

Fantasy

The daughter of a King and a Fairy, the Princess Niamh is glorious fair. But her incredible beauty proves a curse when no suitor can withstand even a moment in her presence without running mad. The kingdom's only hope rests upon a mysterious Hermit. With the claws and wings of an eagle, the head and tail of a lion, the mystery of a magician, and the piety of a saint, he alone may hold her. But a vengeful Count schemes to ruin the Princess and lead her to perdition before her betrothed arrives. A rich story crafted in the evocative lyric style of Lord Dunsany, Niamh and the Hermit is an exultation of the classic fairy tale. Emily Snyder takes us through Celtic mist to a world of mystic wonder. Imagine Tolkien's true north sailing west. Imagine Gandalf wandering in the legendary footsteps of St. Patrick. Imagine the Numenorean Faithful sailing in the wake of St. Brendan. Imagine a ripple of Rivendell flowing into the living waters of Tara. Imagine Lothlorien fading into the faerie fogs of Erin. Imagine Middle Earth coloured in forty shades of green. - Prof. Joseph Pearce, Ave Maria University, author of Tolkien: Man and Myth A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Emily C. A. Snyder has been inventing stories since she was old enough to babble. Creator of the Christian Guide to Fantasy website and the Tower of Ivory Literary E-Zine, Ms. Snyder teaches drama and has directed performances ranging from Shakespeare to musicals.

Niamh and the Hermit: A Fairy Tale

Snyder, Emily C.A.

A bright young zoology professor arrives at a prestigious Long Island college filled with jaded, materialistic scientists. But in a tower high above their heads, the college s angelic heiress devotedly watches over a collection of handmade animals made of a more mysterious stuff than cloth and string. A tribute to the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Menagerie of Marsepink is a moral allegory on the limits of natural science and the supernatural reality of the soul. This short story successfully captures the atmosphere and charm which characterize the works of the great 19th century scribe. Author: Claudio R. Salvucci Format: 48 pages, paperback Publisher: Arx Publishing ISBN: 9781889758503

The Menagerie of Marsepink

Literature & Fiction

Salvucci, Claudio R.

Contemporary

One of the truly great Catholic poets of the 20th century, Clifford J. Laube s devout, evocative, and erudite poems were originally published in some of the most widely read and prestigious periodicals, both Catholic and secular. Born in poverty to a Colorado prospecting couple in 1891, Laube overcame enormous obstacles to become a celebrated figure in Catholic arts and letters editor at the New York Times, President of the Catholic Poetry Society, founder of a small press, and recipient of four honorary doctorates.This collection of over 100 poems captures the heart and soul of the man his love of the natural world, his attachment to family, and above all, his devotion to the transcendent God as revealed through the teachings of the Catholic Church.Accompanied by illustrations created by Laube's grand-children and extended family, Broken Crusts will occupy a treasured place in the homes of Catholic families and is especially well suited for students learning about the classical poetic forms in English.

Broken Crusts: Songs of Faith and Freedom

Laube, Clifford J.

Poetry

The alliterative melodies of the Heroic Age are sung anew in this majestic epic poem based on an ancient Roman legend. Ascanius, son of the Trojan War hero Aeneas, defends Lavinium from the Etruscan tyrant Mezentius, while his stepmother Queen Lavinia safeguards the secret key to the future destiny of Rome. Author: Claudio R. SalvucciFormat: 150 pages, PaperbackPublisher: Arx Pub (June 30, 2005) ISBN: 978-1889758749

The Laviniad: An Epic Poem

The year is AD 504. The all-powerful Roman Empire lies in tatters, its western provinces dismembered into a patchwork of new kingdoms ruled by barbarians. In Constantinople, the New Rome, the Eastern Roman emperor is beset by problems. New and dangerous barbarian hordes appear on the frontier year after year. The powerful king of Persia demands tribute and threatens Roman Mesopotamia and Syria. Religious controversies spawn catastrophic military uprisings. But unbeknownst to all, in that same year was born Belisarius, the greatest Roman general of them all. At a time when Roman power was practically extinct, Belisarius did what no sane Roman thought possible. He went toe-to-toe with the empire's most powerful enemies. Belisarius: The First Shall Be Last is a historical novel that recreates the early life of this amazing hero. Filled with action and intrigue, the book is replete with historical and religious detail drawn from ancient historians. The novel is a fascinating introduction to the Justinianic period the last gasp of the Roman Empire and the infancy of Christendom in both the East and West. The First Shall Be Last is the first book in the Belisarius series. The sequel, Glory of the Romans was published in November 2010.

Belisarius: Book 1:The First Shall Be Last

Belzoni, Paolo

Kerebos

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