Recent Arrivals from ACP Family Bookstore

The Tenth Tennessee Infantry was a small but deadly regiment of expert riflemen. Led by Colonel Randall McGavock, the unit inflicted heavy casualties on the Union Army, throughout the Civil War. The painting featuresd on this book cover, in full color, was done by famous Civil War illustrator Mort Kuenster. The image depicts the battle of Feb. 13, on… Read more about this item

This book is in brand new, excellent condition, with extensive maps. Extensive footnotes document each chapter. There is also an extensive index of persons and topics. Erin Go Gray explores the careers of some more conventional Irish rebel leaders and men, as well as some distinctive mavericks. The author's essays cover the careers of Brigadier General… Read more about this item

A delightful introduction to the Catholic Church, well written and engagingly illustrated.

The author, an MD, is an experienced geriatrician. He writes as a Christian, making use of Scripture.

This commentary provides a feminist interpretation of Scripture in serious, scholarly engagement with the whole text, not only those texts that explicitly mention women. A central concern is the world in front of the text, that is, how the text is heard and appropriated by women. At the same time, this commentary aims to be faithful to the… Read more about this item

This is a hand missal, with complete texts for Sunday Masses, holydays, and the Easter Triduum. The text is that of the 1974 Sacramentary, replaced in 2011 with a completely revised translation. Page edges are red. Two ribbons are bound in. Some full color pages are included, in addition to the black-and white drawings provided for… Read more about this item

A three-year subscription to the ACP Leaflet Missal prayerbook is $70; for that you get 18 issues, 6 per year. That's your most economical option. Delivered to your home address, the ACP Leaflet Missal prayerbook provides larger print than any comparable missalette, with 13 and 14 point type, for easy reading. There's also a minimum of page… Read more about this item

This is volume I of a two-volume set. Full texts, including Scripture readings, are provided for all weekday Masses, from Advent to Pentecost. The brown color of the cover helps distinguish this volume from the second volume, in blue. The large print makes for easy reading. Ribbons are bound in, for convenience. There's gold inlay… Read more about this item

This missal provides complete texts, including readings, for Masses from Pentecost to Advent. With a blue cover, this is volume II of a two-volume set. The large type makes for easy reading. Ribbons are bound in, so that you can keep your place in the missal, conveniently. The cover and spine have gold inlay.

Originally written anonymously in Ancona, Italy, in the early 14th century, this book is a collection of stories about St. Francis and his band of followers. The Latin original is lost; much of the material is attributed to a Brother Ugolino. Many other, unknown friars were no doubt responsible for the content of this book. Essentially,… Read more about this item

Numerous, full color, lifelike illustrations make this book a joy for any child to read. The simplified, short stories are derived from Scripture, especially for children. Almost all individuals in the images are European. Each story of one page or two is accompanied by a full-page, color image, in accord with the story. An appendix provides photographs… Read more about this item

An attractive, 10-page book, filled with colorful images of Santa Claus, elves, and children. This is a Christmas book, meant for a very young child. There are two pop-ups, one of Santa, another of a Christmas tree.

An entertaining collection of anecdotes, short stories, play excerpts, jokes, quips, and proverbs. Italian literature from ancient Rome to present-day America.

Special inlay in cover: dove, for the Holy Spirit, florid display, and gold inlay type on the spine and front cover. Gilded page edges. Many helps for Bible reading, e.g., Vatican II Constitution on Divine Revelation, Learning about your Bible, Historical survey of the lands of the Bible, Bible Dictionary, Liturgical Index of Sunday Readings, Doctrinal Bible Index,… Read more about this item

Complete text of the New Testament. Large, easy-to-read typeface. All footnotes and cross-references are keyed in text, to facilitate further study. Self-explaining maps in context, directly near the text they illustrate. Over 30 living photographs. Handy study guide. General introduction to the New Testament. List of the miracles and principal parable of Jesus. Liturgical index of Sunday Gospels.

Intended for young chldren and beautifully illustrated, this 4 x 6" book presents 21 chapters of the Old Testament and 23 of the New, in simple, easy-to-read language that children can understand and enjoy. The illustrations are in full color; the page edging is gold. The binding itself is in bonded leather, burgundy. (Another edition is in white.) There's also… Read more about this item

This is an 88-page catechism, in outline format, largely based on the Baltimore catechism. The book concludes with various prayers familiar to Catholics, as well as an index. The green cover features the beautiful art work of Virginia Broderick.

Extensive listing of drugs and medications, with side effects, interactions, etc.  Color photos of pills. Appendix, with various articles on home care, administration of drugs, monitoring guidelines, herbal drugs, etc. Extensive index.

Mostly in two columns, Latin and English. Various prayers and devoitons, for Mass, morning, evening, and at home. Sequences and hymns. English translation of the Proper of the Mass. Small illustrations of line art. Catechesis on the sacraments. Readable, large, bold, print. An extensive index. 832 pages.

The editor, Esmond Wright, has here compiled and edited texts from 1774 to 1783, documenting the beginnings of the American Revolution. Beautifully illustrated and printed, with excellent binding, this book provides a good glimpse into the actual statements and corrrespondence of the time. in the interests of historical accuracy, all source material has been reprinted in its original form. Spelling… Read more about this item