Ali Cronin Libri

Francis Chisholm is a compassionate and humble priest whose vocation emerged from a crucible of suffering. His parents were murdered in anti-Catholic riots in Scotland, his guardians mistreat him, and his sweetheart commits suicide. He is sent to China where he establishes a flourishing Catholic mission amid desperate poverty, civil war, plague, and the hostility of his superiors. Recognized as A.J. Cronin's best novel, The Keys of the Kingdom is a gripping and thoughtful tale of a man called to do good in an imperfect world.

From the author of The Stars Look Down and The Citadel, and the creator of Dr Finlay's Casebook.

Penguin Readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders.

From the author of The Stars Look Down and The Citadel, and the creator of Dr Finlay's Casebook

Vigil in the Night represents something of an event for fans of A. J. Cronin. Here, published for the first time in book form, is his poignant and moving tale of two nurses"of Anne, who devoted herself to serving others, and of her younger sister, Lucy, who meant to get everything in life for herself. When Lucy's negligence causes the tragic death of a young patient, Anne takes the blame to protect her young sister"an act that threatens to destroy the brilliant nursing career that lies before her. But then Anne meets an idealistic young surgeon who takes an interest in her, and although one of the oldest and most honored traditions of the medical profession is that the relationship between doctors and nurses remain strictly impersonal, doctors and nurses are, after all, human beings"and sometimes that tradition breaks down.

Nonverbal communication plays a crucial role in human interaction, as gestures, posture, and facial expressions convey thoughts and intentions. This book offers insights into interpreting body language, helping readers understand the signals others send and how to effectively communicate their own messages through physical cues. By exploring the nuances of nonverbal signals, readers can enhance their interpersonal skills and improve their ability to connect with others.

A captivating novel focusing on the series 3 cast of SKINS during their summer break.

The Bible Delusion? This book takes each of the 66 Bible texts and examines them carefully as a juror would pore over evidence in a trial. The fiction and mythology these ancient scribes penned form the basis of numerous belief systems. Do they hold up to close scrutiny? For too long, the secrets of the Bible have been mostly inaccessible due to the size of the collection of texts but also because of the tedious writing in so many instances. The Bible was designed to be difficult to read. The holy men in black never wanted it read too carefully. It has much to hide. RAPE - INCEST - TORTURE - DECEPTION - GREED GENOCIDE - BETRAYAL - REVENGE - MURDER ...and that's only for starters Is there a God? Is there an afterlife? The numerous shocks and surprises the author found will challenge what has been taught for many centuries and continues to be preached in churches still. The various belief systems that have their origin in this book will be tested. Maybe you always wanted to read the Bible but could never find the time or the patience? This book can make that task easy. "The truth will set you free." (John 8:32)

From The X Factor to One Direction to his incredible self-titled solo album, Harry Styles is an icon for our times. This unofficial biography details his life from his early days discovering his love of music, to global success with the world's biggest boy band, to his first acting role in the action-packed Dunkirk. This is an in-depth and intimate look at Harry's transition from schoolboy to superstar.