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Kingsley Amis described Paul Johnson's "Intellectuals" as "a valuable and entertaining Rogues' Gallery of "Adventures of the Mind,"" Now the celebrated journalist and historian offers "Creators," a companion volume of essays that examines a host of outstanding and prolific creative spirits. Here are... More

The classic world history of the events, ideas, and personalities of the twentieth century.The classic world history of the events, ideas, and personalities of the twentieth century.... More

It is now almost 2000 years since the birth of Jesus Christ set in motion the chain of events which led to the creation of the Christian faith and its diffusion throughout the world. During these two millennia Christianity has, perhaps, proved more influential in shaping human destiny than any other... More

A provocative, personal view of the history of art, from the earliest cave paintings to the present day, is delivered by the bestselling author of "Modern Times." 300 color illustrations.In "Art: A New History," Paul Johnson turns his great gifts as a world historian to a subject that has enthralled... More

In this bestseller, praised as "a magnificent achievement" ("Wall Street Journal"), the author of "Modern Times" offers a challenging reinterpretation of American history."The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures," begins Paul Johnson's remarkable new Amer... More

"A strongly recommended resource for both elementary art and classroom teachers." - SchoolArtsTeachers everywhere have found that book making has the power to motivate even the most reluctant writers. By combining illustrations and texts, children engage in a kind of communication that transcends th... More

The Renaissance holds an undying place in our imagination, its great heroes still our own, from Michelangelo and Leonardo to Dante and Chaucer. This period of profound evolution in European thought is credited with transforming the West from medieval to modern and producing the most astonishing outp... More

Would you leave all and go to the mission field by faith alone? Is this really what the Bible teaches about how missionaries should be financially and spiritually supported? Should churches, friends, and family send their missionaries off to the "field" without being sure they have adequate support?... More