“Enlightening, thought provoking and honest, a bit like the North itself” — Kate Bottley (the “Gogglebox Vicar”)Foreword by John Sentamu, Archbishop of YorkA must-have book for anyone seeking to understand the challenges of proclaiming the Gospel in the North of England.From the monks of Lindisfarne to the Synod of Whitby, the North is historically considered to be a cradle of Christianity in England, but in today’s society is there a “gospel for th...

A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting Including a Full Exposition of the Singular Properties of Fur, Wool, and Hair is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the art and science of hat-making, first published in the 19th century. This detailed manual delves into every aspect of the craft, from the selection and preparation of raw materials to the intricate processes involved in felting and shaping hats. The book begins with an in-depth exploration of the unique properties of fur, wool, ...

In "The Tricks of the Town: or, Ways and Means of getting Money," John Thomson offers a satirical exploration of the socio-economic landscape of 18th-century England. Through a sharp and witty prose style, Thomson dissects the myriad of schemes and strategies individuals employ to wrestle financial gain from an increasingly complex urban environment. This work not only serves as a critique of urban commercial practices but also captures the zeitgeist of a period marked by burgeoning capita...

In "Cathode Rays," Joseph John Thomson provides a groundbreaking exploration of the properties and behavior of cathode rays, laying the foundation for modern atomic physics. Employing a detailed and methodical literary style, Thomson integrates experimental data with theoretical analysis to unravel the mysteries of these elusive streams of particles. The book is set against the backdrop of late-19th century science, a period ripe with revolutionary discoveries that challenged existing noti...

John Thomson Faris's 1920 work “The Book of Courage” is a vintage self-help book that focuses on courage and its importance in attaining happiness and success. Self-help books aim to help the reader with problems, offering them clear and effective guidance on how obstacles can be passed and solutions found, especially with regard to common issues and day-to-day life. Such books take their name from the 1859 best-selling “Self-Help” by Samuel Smiles. Contents include: “The Courage of Self-c...

"The Book Of Courage" by JOHN THOMSON FARIS is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.

A Teacher has told of the greatest moment of discouragement that ever came to her. At cost of great labor she had fitted up a room for the use of children, placing pictures on the walls, plants in the windows, goldfish on the table, and a canary in a cage. But the night before the day when she planned to welcome the children to the room there was a cold snap, and the janitor let the fire go out. In the morning she looked on broken radiators, frozen goldfish, drooping plants, and what she f...

Everywhere there are people who feel that the odds are against them, that difficulties in the way are unsurmountable, that it is useless to make further effort to conquer. The author of "The Book of Courage" knows by experience how they feel, and he longs to send to them a message of cheer and death-to-the-blues, a call to go on to the better things that wait for those who face life in the spirit of the gallant General Petain, whose watchword, "They shall not pass!" put courage into his me...

"The Book Of Courage" by JOHN THOMSON FARIS is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.

One Life...One Illness...One Surrender...One Awakening of Spirit...One Truth...Her Truth. The Magdalene. Gripping in its Honesty. Profound in its Truth. Beautiful in its Humanity. The true and extraordinary story of one man's recovery from addiction...a recovery that now sees him experience visions...visions that show him where Her evidence lays in wait...beginning with Bristol, England. The Truth of the most controversial woman in the history of humankind...Mary Magdalene...is about to be...

Classic document of social realism contains 37 photographs by famed Victorian photographer John Thomson, accompanied by individual essays — by Thomson himself or social activist Adolphe Smith — that offer sharply drawn vignettes of lower-class laborers, dustmen, street musicians, shoe blacks, and other street people. A treasure trove of astonishing historical detail.

Replica of 1898 edition by A. Constable & Co., Westminster. 
With illustrations. 
Elibron Classics.
Originally published in 1898. INTRODUCTION: Since the time when I made my first journey into Cambodia to examine its ancient cities, it has been my constant endeavour to show how the explorer may add not only to the interest but to the permanent value of his work by the use of photography. To those of my readers interested in photography I may add a note on my method of working. All my negat...