The Ball and the Cross by G. K. Chesterton Chesterton's second novel chronicles a hot dispute between two Scotsmen, a Roman Catholic, and an atheist, whose fanatically held opinions inspire a host of comic adventures. Introduction by Martin Gardner.
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|  | Manalive by G. K. Chesterton Light-hearted work introduces Innocent Smith, a bubbly, eccentric gentleman of questionable character, into the lives of a group of young disillusioned people — and the result is inspired, high-spirited nonsense.
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St. Thomas Aquinas by G. K. Chesterton Chesterton's customary wit and engaging storytelling provide a brief but vivid profile. He focuses on the saint's life, rather than on theology, to illustrate Thomas's relevance to modern readers.
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Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, Allan Ross, Allan Ross How to live a holy life in the secular world is the focus of this Christian masterpiece. It offers clear, direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God.
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|  | The Man Who Knew Too Much by G. K. Chesterton These 8 tales by the creator of detective-priest Father Brown trace the activities of Horne Fisher, who investigates crime amid upper-crust society in pre–World War I Britain. "Dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric." — The Armchair Detective.
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St. Francis of Assisi by G. K. Chesterton This accessible spiritual biography by a phenomenally popular author chronicles the beloved saint's calling, order, and influence. Its charm and wit will appeal to even the most secular-minded readers.
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The Everlasting Man by G. K. Chesterton Chesterton's view of Christianity — as a blend of philosophy and mythology, satisfying intellect and spirit — applies to his brilliant book, which appeals to readers' heads as well as their hearts.
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|  | Tremendous Trifles by G. K. Chesterton Chesterton's 39 essays result from "sitting still and letting marvels and adventures settle on him like flies." Full of both good sense and nonsense, his commentaries on finding the extraordinary within the ordinary are delightful.
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Heretics by G. K. Chesterton Focusing on "heretics" — those who pride themselves in their superiority to conservative views — Chesterton appraises prominent figures from the literary and art worlds such as Kipling, Shaw, Wells, and Whistler.
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|  | Apologia Pro Vita Sua by John Henry Newman The spiritual autobiography of an influential Church of England vicar who converted to Roman Catholicism. The Apologia employs flowing, conversational prose to explore the very depths and nature of Christianity.
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The Path to Rome by Hilaire Belloc This 1902 memoir of a pilgrimage on foot across the Alps and Apennines in order to "see all Europe which the Christian Faith has saved." Includes 77 of the author's original line drawings.
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