Thomas J. Craughwell

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1) Saints behaving badly: the cutthroats, crooks, trollops, con men, and devil-worshippers who became saints

Author

Craughwell, Thomas J

Publisher

Doubleday

Pub. Date

[2006]

Language

English

2) Stealing Lincoln's body

Author

Craughwell, Thomas J

Publisher

Belknap Press of Harvard University Press

Pub. Date

2007.

Language

English

3) Pope Francis: the Pope from the end of the Earth

Author

Craughwell, Thomas J

Publisher

Saint Benedict Press

Pub. Date

2013.

Language

English

Description

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On March 13, 2013, the world waited in hushed anticipation for the announcement of the new Successor of Peter and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. For weeks the news had been filled with discussions and speculation of leading papabili. Now, finally, the new pope would be revealed. But when Jorge Mario Bergoglio appeared the world was momentarily stunned. Who was this humble Cardinal from Argentina who emerged onto the loggia, choosing the name...

4) Thomas Jefferson's crème brûlée: how a Founding Father and his slave James Hemings introduced French cuisine to America

Author

Craughwell, Thomas J

Language

English

Formats

Book, Audiobook CD

Description

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In 1784, Thomas Jefferson struck a deal with one of his slaves, James Hemings. The founding father was traveling to Paris and wanted to bring James along to master the art of French cooking. In exchange for James's cooperation, Jefferson would grant his freedom. Thus began one of the strangest partnerships in United States history. As Hemings apprenticed under master French chefs, Jefferson studied the cultivation of French crops so they might be...

5) This saint's for you!: 300 heavenly allies who will change your life

Author

Craughwell, Thomas J

Publisher

Quirk

Pub. Date

2007.

Language

English

6) This saint will change your life: 300 heavenly allies for architects, athletes, bloggers, brides, librarians, murderers, whales, widows, and you

Author

Craughwell, Thomas J

Publisher

Quirk Books

Pub. Date

2007.

Language

English

7) Saints for every occasion: 101 of heaven's most powerful patrons

Author

Craughwell, Thomas J

Publisher

Stampley

Pub. Date

[2001]

Language

English

Description

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A guide to finding the right saint to pray to depending on the occasion. Among the 101 saints profiled are patrons for parents facing divorce, single parenthood, troublesome in-laws, and disappointing kids; saints to watch over children at play and at school, as they watch TV or surf the web; saints for students and sports lovers; and patrons for many contemporary social issues, from homelessness to racial discrimination to AIDS.