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The Episcopacy of Nicholas Gallagher, Bishop of Galveston, 1882-1918
Sr. Madeleine Grace
Texas A M University Press
2020
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Nicholas Aloysius Gallagher became the third Roman Catholic bishop for the Diocese of Galveston in 1882. During his thirty-six year tenure as bishop, Gallagher made significant contributions to the development of Catholicism in Texas in very challenging and difficult times. Gallagher's episcopacy was marked by the rapid growth of parishes, Catholic schools, and hospitals.Notable for being the first American-born bishop to serve Texas, Gallagher hailed from north of the Mason-Dixon Line, a fact not easily missed in a state still reeling from the Civil War. Remembered for his missionary efforts among African American Catholics, he pushed the church to become more involved in the local community, opening the first school for black children in 1886. He also established the Holy Rosary Parish, one of the first black parishes in Texas. Similar parishes followed in Houston, Beaumont, and Port Arthur.Bishop Gallagher also was instrumental in the rebuilding of churches destroyed by the devastating 1900 hurricane that claimed more than six thousand lives, including ten nuns and more than ninety orphans. In the aftermath of the storm, Gallagher demonstrated a steady hand in the midst of tragedy and was praised for his ability to bring hope and courage to survivors.The Episcopacy of Nicholas Gallagher, Bishop of Galveston, 1882-1918 is a major biography of an important religious figure in Texas during a time of transition. This book will appeal to readers interested in Texas history, Galveston history, and the history of the Roman Catholic Church in America.
History of Nicholas County, West Virginia
William Griffee Brown
Southern Historical Press
2025
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The Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich
Jacqueline Decter; Gary Lachman
INNER TRADITIONS BEAR AND COMPANY
2023
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A fully illustrated biography of mystic, artist, and explorer Nicholas Roerich. Nicholas Roerich (1874–1947) was a Russian artist, writer, archaeologist, explorer, mystic, theosophist, and peacemaker who left a rich legacy of nearly 7,000 visionary paintings and 30 books on the mystic East. Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize due to the Roerich Peace Pact—a remarkable treaty signed by President Roosevelt that sought to preserve cultural monuments during times of war—Roerich had a profound love for folk traditions of Russia, India, and Tibet, especially legends of lost cities and paradise. Together with his wife and two sons, from the 1890s into the 1950s, Roerich embarked on a number of spiritual quests through India, the Gobi Desert, the Altai and Kunlun Mountains, Mongolia, and Tibet, crisscrossing the Himalayan Mountains many times before settling in Kullu, India in the shadows of the great mountain range. Through his explorations throughout the world and the immersive art he created during those travels, he was seeking the grains of spiritual truth behind the legends of paradise lost, including during his pilgrimages in search of Shambala. Revealing the mystical world of Nicholas Roerich in stunning full color, Jacqueline Decter invites us to witness Roerich’s far-reaching vision and dedication to beauty across the full scope of his inspiring life and artistic career. This new hardcover edition features Decter’s translations of many Russian texts into English as well as 88 color plates showcasing the variety of Roerich’s artistic talent, from breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and spiritual themes to set and costume designs, most notably for Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. A celebration of Roerich as both visionary artist and visionary explorer, this fully illustrated biography illuminates a man whose life and work significantly influenced the development of modern art and culture.
When Talee was a pastor and mother of her first son, she approached his first Christmas unsure of how she was going to tell the story of Santa. She searched the internet in hopes to find a book to read to her young child that encapsulated the heart of "Santa's Christmas" with the influence of Jesus in a way that can be used as a good first impression, as well as a spring board into deeper conversations for her and her child. Sadden that she couldn't find a book, she decided to write and draw one of her own. This book is inspired by the real story of Santa in a toy orientated and multi-cultural way. This book does not act as fact, but as a way to create an atmosphere of conversation in the home around Santa's Christmas. The hope is that this book indirectly gives kids a healthy way to look at the world's view of Christmas in the terms of its central values and how that ties into the heart of God.
Nick was never a very interesting guy. He went to work at night. He played games in the day time. Every night, when he goes to work, he tells himself how much he hates his job and the people around him. This is all changes when Nick wakes up in a dumpster outside of his job and discovers that he is not only a Vampire, but has not one, but six spouses to care for Now he has to grow up and be a real vampire while trying to hold his world together.
The Story of Nicholas Nix: The Nix Best Thing
Cortez Saulsberry
Independently Published
2019
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Everyone feels like they have the right to hold the crown. Like just because you made it to the big stage and can proudly say your a pro boxer you earned the right to step in the ring with the champ. Nicholas, he's the opposite. Undefeated for 10 straight fights, has knocked out two number one contenders in the first four rounds, his knee has never touched the ground.... but yet he's still not title fight worthy? We'll find out what that type of disrespect monster is created in the vicious world of professional boxing. When a kid who got it out the mud, calls out the aging king who got his belt off his father's legacy.
Happy Birthday Nicholas - The Big Birthday Activity Book: (Personalized Children's Activity Book)
Birthdaydr
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2018
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Happy Birthday Nicholas is a personalized kids activity book, it includes personalized crosswords, word searches, number puzzles, jokes, drawing and coloring >It is suitable for children between 6-11 years old It is the perfect birthday present for Nicholas, and is a great keepsake for parents to remember their child's early years and birthdays This personalized book is available for other names also This is a great gift for children and an amazing keepsake for parents Happy Birthday Nicholas
With a week before Christmas, everything seems to be falling apart for Santa. Will Santa be able to deliver presents this year? Is it possible that Nicholas has the solution to all of Santa's big problems?
A Guarded Secret: Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra and Tsarevich Alexei's Hemophilia
Julia P. Gelardi
Julia Gelardi
2019
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In the summer of 1904 as Russia was convulsed in the Russo-Japanese War, an event of great joy occurred when a baby boy was born to Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra. After the arrival four daughters, the longed-for male heir to the Romanov dynasty, Tsarevich Alexei, had completed the family of Nicholas and Alexandra. The happiness of the imperial couple was soon dashed, however, by the tragic news that their only son and heir was afflicted with the painful and often fatal, bleeding disease, hemophilia. The ill-health of the heir to the throne was a well-guarded secret that cast a deep shadow over the final years of imperial Russia. Here is the dramatic story of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra during those years as they struggled to deal with their son's infirmity which brought the controversial Rasputin into the imperial court. Follow their story from the joyful day of Tsarevich Alexei's birth in 1904 to its moving and dramatic denouement.
The Descendants of Nicholas Holt of Andover Through Six Generations
Patricia A Abbott
Patricia A. Abbott
2020
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Celebrate the wonders of Yalda Night and Christmas in this enchanting children's book, which brings two beloved traditions together. It embraces the longest night of the year alongside the brightest hopes in the world. The story honors diversity, friendship, and kindness, filled with joy, warmth, and unity.On Yalda Night, the characters gather to share stories, read poetry, and enjoy pomegranates, nuts, and other festive treats under the glow of candlelight. As the first snow falls, they explore Christmas, decorating a sparkling tree, exchanging heartfelt gifts, and singing carols. This heartwarming tale weaves together the beauty of celebrating our differences, leaving children with a sense of joy, unity, and the enduring spirit of togetherness that all cherished holidays bring. The author of this book, Maral Karaee, is an animation artist, illustrator, and Graphic designer who loves writing stories and creating multimedia content for children.
**Back-of-the-Book Summary: **Explore the riveting journey of Nicholas Wirth, the Swiss pioneer who revolutionized the world of programming with innovative creations like Pascal and Modula-2. From a childhood fascination with computers in Zurich to groundbreaking contributions in software development, compiler design, and computer science education, Wirths influence spans across the modern-day Internet and artificial intelligence. Dive into the controversies, criticisms, and enduring legacy of Wirth's programming languages, which paved the way for giants like C and Java. Discover untold stories and insights in this tribute to a programming legend whose work continues to shape the digital age. A must-read for tech enthusiasts, educators, and aspiring programmers alike.
Films like In a Lonely Place, Johnny Guitar, They Live by Night, and most of all Rebel Without a Cause were to ensure cult status for Ray as one of the most revered of all American 'maverick' auteurs. This new edition of Geoff Andrew's unique and acclaimed study of his films discusses Ray's stylistic artistry and abiding thematic concerns, and his work with such legends as James Dean, Humphrey Bogart, James Mason, Joan Crawford and Richard Burton. Above all the book shows how the vivid emotional authenticity of his films, coupled with his special brand of visual expressionism and his eloquently voiced disenchantment with the American Dream, were in established for him a profoundly loyal following in America and Europe that lasts to this day. This new edition, which covers all of Ray's films, includes an updated introduction and fresh reflections on the enduring importance in the 21st century of one of the greatest directors to have worked in Hollywood.
Lost in the slimy green tunnel of his nostril - amid screeching bats, poisonous snakes, a wayward owl, and a long-lost kite - Nicholas has a terrifying encounter with a stomach churning, gooey monster - The Bogeyman. The creature picks a fight with Nicholas for being so impolite and the boy is left to wonder how on earth he'll get home? Written in comical rhyme, and beautifully illustrated, the Monstrous Morals are building into a unique collection of children's books, and Nose-Pickin' Nicholas Pickering is bound to be picked up time and time again.
When nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict is sent toa new orphanage, he encounters vicious bullies,selfish adults, strange circumstances - and amind-bending mystery. Luckily, he has one veryimportant thing in his favour: he's a genius.
An Analysis of Nassim Nicholas Taleb's The Black Swan
Eric R. Lybeck
Macat International Limited
2017
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One of the primary qualities of good creative thinking is an intellectual freedom to think outside of the box. Good creative thinkers resist orthodox ideas, take new lines of enquiry, and generally come at problems from the kinds of angles almost no one else could. And, what is more, when the ideas of creative thinkers are convincing, they can reshape an entire topic, and change the orthodoxy for good. Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s 2007 bestseller The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is precisely such a book: an entertaining, polemical, creative attack on how people in general, and economic experts in particular view the possibility of catastrophic events. Taleb writes with rare creative verve for someone who is also an expert in mathematics, finance, and epistemology (the philosophy of knowledge), and he martials all his skills to turn standard reasoning inside out. His central point is that far from being unimportant, extremely rare events are frequently the most important ones of all: it is highly improbable, but highly consequential occurrences – what he calls Black Swans – that have shaped history most. As a result, Taleb concludes, improbability is not a reason to act as if a possible event does not matter. Rather, it should inspire the opposite reaction.
Charles Dickens's Nicholas Nickleby?
Robert C Hanna
Edward Everett Root Publishers Co. Ltd.
2024
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This extensive new work joins the internationally acclaimed series of bibliographies of Charles Dickens's work edited by Professor Duane DeVries. The detailed listings, full annotations, and evaluative notes will prove indispensable to scholars. The two volumes represent many years of work by the distinguished Dickens scholar Professor C. Hanna.