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1	The Wheel of Darkness more books like this by Douglas J Preston, Lincoln Child At a remote monastery in Tibet, a rare and dangerous artifact mysteriously disappears. Aloysius Pendergast agrees to take up the search that leads him and Constance to the maiden voyage of the "Queen Victoria"--and to an Atlantic crossing fraught with terror. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Art of Raising a Puppy more books like this by Monks of New Skete The Monks of New Skete have been involved in every facet of dog care for over 25 years: breeding and raising German Shepherds, training dogs of all breeds, and counseling dog owners on the many aspects of life with their dogs. What sets this program apart is the monks' compassion, respect, affection, and understanding of canine behavior and how ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $6.09! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer's Life more books like this by Kathleen Norris As in her bestselling "Amazing Grace," Norris demystifies a spiritual concept, exploring acedia--or soul-weariness--through the geography of her life as a writer; her marriage and the challenges of commitment in the midst of grave illness; and her keen interest in the monastic tradition. see all copies from $12.69! new only from $12.69! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners more books like this by Monks of New Skete Entirely revised, with a fresh new design and new photographs throughout, this new edition of "How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend" preserves the best features of the original classic and expands the book to cover and include: - new observations about dog behavior (natural behavior as well as problems) drawn from the monks' 24 additional years of ... see all copies from $7.50! new only from $13.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The monk more books like this by Matthew Gregory Lewis One of the most extravagantly dark works of Gothic fiction ever written in English, admired by the likes of Lord Byron and the Marquis de Sade, The Monk drew a firestorm of criticism when it was published in 1796. Contemporaries condemned it as "lewd," "libidinous and impious." "Lust, murder, incest, and every atrocity that can disgrace human ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Monk's-Hood more books like this by Ellis Peters Gervase Bonel, with his wife and servants, is a guest of Shrewsbury Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul when he is suddenly taken ill. Luckily, the Abbey boasts the services of the clever and kindly Brother Cadfael, a skilled herbalist. Cadfael hurries to the man's bedside, only to be confronted by two very different surprises. In Master Bonel's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.12! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Dissolution more books like this by C J Sansom In what's being called a brilliant debut, Sansom presents a riveting historical novel in which issues of politics and faith collide when a gruesome murder is committed in a remote Benedictine monastery during the reign of Henry VIII. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.68! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Pilgrim of Hate more books like this by Ellis Peters Pilgrims are gathering from far and wide to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the translation of Saint Winifred's bones to the Benedictine Abbey at Shrewsbury. In distant Winchester, a knight, supporter of the Empress Maud, has been murdered - not apparently an event of importance to those seeking miraculous cures at the saint's shrine. But ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.16! \| first editions \| SVS
9	American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China more books like this by Matthew Polly Laced with humor and illuminated by cultural insight, this coming-of-age tale explores one young American's quest to become a kung fu master at China's legendary Shaolin Temple. 8-page photo insert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Summer of the Danes more books like this by Ellis Peters In the summer of 1144, a strange calm has settled over England. The armies of King Stephen and Empress Maud have temporarily exhausted each other. Brother Cadfael considers peace a blessing, but a little excitement never comes amiss to a former soldier and Cadfael is delighted to accompany his young friend, Brother Mark, on a mission of church ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.17! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: A Training Manual for Dog Owners more books like this by Monks of New Skete, Helen Sherlock (Introduction by), Michael Fox (Foreword by) New Skete dogs (the monks only breed German Shepherds but train all types of dog) can be found all over the US. The monks advocate the philosophy that "understanding is the key to compassion and communication" with your dog. Now they have prepared this guide to understanding your dog - whether a new puppy or an old companion - and thereby ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Glamorous Powers more books like this by Howatch Jon Darrow, a man with psychic powers has played many parts - a shady faith-healer, a naval chaplain, a passionate husband, an awkward father, and an Anglo-Catholic monk. Now corruption lies in wait for him and threatens not only his future as a priest, but his happiness with the woman he loves. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.45! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Divine Canine: The Monks' Way to a Happy, Obedient Dog more books like this by Monks of New Skete In this entertaining, informative, and beautifully illustrated book, Brother Christopher and the monks of New Skete--renowned masters in the art of raising and training dogs--walk readers through the basics of obedience training in this companion to the TV series on Animal Planet. Hyperion see all copies from $7.95! new only from $8.41! \| SVS
14 view cover	Virgin in the Ice more books like this by Ellis Peters It is winter 1139 and the tranquil life in the monastery gardens in Shrewsbury is again interrupted by violence. Raging civil war has sent refugees fleeing north from Worcester. Among them are two orphans from a noble family, a boy of thirteen and an eighteen year old girl of great beauty, with their companion, a young Benedictine nun. But the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.12! \| first editions
15 view cover	An Excellent Mystery more books like this by Ellis Peters In the year of our Lord 1141, August comes in golden as a lion, and two monks ride into the Benedictine abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul bringing with them disturbing news of war- and a mystery. The strangers tell how the strife between the Empress Maud and King Stephen has destroyed the town of Winchester and their priory. Now Brother Humilis, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.12! \| first editions
16 view cover	A Morbid Taste for Bones: The First Chronicle of Brother Cadfael more books like this by Ellis Peters The ambitious head of Shrewsbury Abbey wants to acquire Saint Winifred's sacred remains for his Benedictine order. And when the ensuing controversy leads to murder, Brother Cadfael investigates. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.68! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Raven in the Foregate more books like this by Ellis Peters In a mild December in the year of our Lord 1141, a new priest comes to the parishioners of the Foregate outside the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Father Ailnoth brings with him a housekeeper and her nephew -and a disposition that invites murder. Brother Cadfael quickly sees that Father Ailnoth is a harsh man who behaves like a doom-saying ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.08! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Morbid Taste for Bones more books like this by Ellis Peters In 1137 the ambitious head of Shrewsbury Abbey has decided to acquire the remains of Saint Winifred for his Benedictine order. Brother Cadfael is part of the expedition sent to her final resting place in Wales and they find the villagers passionately divided by the Benedictines' offer for the saint's relics. Canny, wise and all too worldly, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.12! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	The Devils Novice more books like this by Ellis Peters In the autumn of 1140 the Benedictine monastery at Shrewsbury finds its new novice Meriet Aspley a bit disturbing. The younger son of a prominent family, Meriet is meek and biddable by day, but his sleep is rife with nightmares so violent that they earn him the name of "Devil's Novice". Shunned by the other monks, Aspley attracts the concern of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.92! \| first editions
20 view cover	Murder at the Monks' Table more books like this by Carol Anne O'Marie, Sister The Monk's Table is a pub in the village of Ballyclarin, Ireland, where Sister Mary Helen stumbles across a dead body in the ladies' room. Aside from prayerful devotion, murder is Sister Mary Helen's specialty, and it won't be long before the Irish are glad that the nun dropped in. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.48! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Falling for Rapunzel more books like this by Leah Wilcox, Lydia Monks (Illustrator) 'Once upon a bad hair day, A prince rode up Rapunzel's way'. As the prince rides past Rapunzel's tower he hears the sound of a damsel in distress - Rapunzel's beautiful hair has lost its shine! The prince, convinced she is in need of his help, sets out to save her in the traditional way but this is no ordinary princess! She throws down everything ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.75! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	In the Spirit of Happiness more books like this by Monks of New Skete Through an examination of their daily routines, the Monks of New Skete suggest that growth and happiness can come from the challenges of living in a spiritual community. They include brief bits about the history of monasticism. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Monk Downstairs more books like this by Tim Farrington Rebecca Martin is a single mother with an apartment to rent and a sense that she has used up her illusions. "I had the romantic thing with my first husband, thank you very much, she tells a hapless suitor. "I'm thirty-eight years old, and I've got a daughter learning to read and a job I don't quite like. I don't need the violin music. But when the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Confession of Brother Haluin more books like this by Ellis Peters In the winter of 1142, snow blankets the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul causing damage to the guest hall, and the brothers must repair its roof before the danger worsens. The treacherously icy conditions are to prove nigh fatal for Brother Haluin when he slips from the roof in a terrible fall, sustaining such grave injuries that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.08! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Bishop Goes to the University: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel more books like this by Andrew M Greeley The irrepressible Bishop Blackwood Ryan returns as his Cardinal dispatches Blackie to The University on the South Side of Chicago to investigate a baffling locked-room mystery. Someone has assassinated a Russian Orthodox monk in his office at the Divinity School-despite the fact that the door of his office was bolted shut from the inside and no ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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