For over half a century, scholars have laboured to show that C. S. Lewis's famed but apparently disorganised Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible unifying themes as the seven sacraments, the seven deadly sins, and the seven books of Spenser's Faerie Queene. None of these explanations has won general acceptance and the structure of Narnia's symbolism has remained a mystery. Michael Ward has finally solved the enigma. In ...

For over half a century, scholars have laboured to show that C. S. Lewis's famed but apparently disorganised Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible unifying themes as the seven sacraments, the seven deadly sins, and the seven books of Spenser's Faerie Queene. None of these explanations has won general acceptance and the structure of Narnia's symbolism has remained a mystery. Michael Ward has finally solved the enigma. In Planet Na...

This engaging biography of Sidney and Beatrice Webb, ‘Unceasing War on Poverty’, takes the reader into the world of the Webbs, the remarkable couple who changed Britain, inspiring a generation to fight for a better society.Born in the 1850s, they came from very different backgrounds. They married in 1892 - but only after Beatrice had previously experienced a long, unhappy relationship. Their fifty-year partnership produced books and reports rather than children. Many of the reforms ...

C S Lewis' Narnia books have delighted millions of readers with their captivating otherworld. In this compelling book, Lewis scholar Michael Ward reveals deeper layers of meaning encrypted in the Narnia series, drawing on medieval cosmology and symbolism. - KoorongThe Narnia books are mysterious. Millions of people have been captivated by them, but are left with unanswered questions.Why are there seven books?Are they biblical allegories?If...

Peek into the mesmerizing imagination of C. S. Lewis with the world’s leading authority on the beloved author.With more than 100 million copies printed in 47 languages, The Chronicles of Narnia is one of the bestselling book series ever. Its enduring success is no accident, but rather the result of C. S. Lewis’s extraordinary imaginative skill.Few understand the full cosmological and theological depths of Lewis’s world. In Christology, Cosmolog...

For over half a century, scholars have laboured to show that C. S. Lewis's famed but apparently disorganised Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible unifying themes as the seven sacraments, the seven deadly sins, and the seven books of Spenser's Faerie Queene. None of these explanations has won general acceptance and the structure of Narnia's symbolism has remained a mystery. Michael Ward has finally solved the enigma. In ...

After Humanity is a guide to one of C.S. Lewis’s most widely admired but least accessible works, The Abolition of Man, which originated as a series of lectures on ethics that he delivered during the Second World War. These lectures tackle the thorny question of whether moral value is objective or not. When we say something is right or wrong, are we recognizing a reality outside ourselves, or merely reporting a subjective sentiment? Lewis addresses the matter from a purely...

Retour sur l’expédition réussie de 1953 sur l’EverestDans cet ouvrage historique, Michael Ward apporte non seulement un éclairage nouveau sur l’expédition de 1953 qui réussit l’ascension du toit du monde, mais fournit une monographie complète des événements qui ont menés à sa conquête. À travers le récit d’un siècle d’exploration et d’études scientifiques sur les problèmes physiologiques liés à l’altitude, l’auteur nous éclaire sur les véritables raisons qui ont me...

This book by pastor and certified fund raising executive (CFRE) Michael R. Ward provides church leaders a resource to lead their congregations to a new culture of generosity and abundance that raises more money as well as more disciples. Written specifically with pastors, congregation councils, finance committees, and stewardship teams in mind, this book encourages and guides a process of study, reflection, and action that is clear and practical. Ward taps into years of experience fundrais...

Peter, 17 years old, six foot tall and good looking has started to notice a ghostly orb hanging around in his bedroom, at the home he shares with his divorced mum. He resolves to speak to it the next time it appears and just as he is about to fall asleep that evening, the orb appears.He speaks to it and it answers back. The orb turns out to be nothing to do with a spirit but is actually a contact device called a 'Visioner' belonging to an alien ambassador, who has been studying and...

* Los expertos dicen que la teoría, comparada con la dura realidad, es un juego de niños. Pero es necesaria para aprovechar la propia experiencia. * Por esta razón nace este libro, práctico y claro, dirigido a quien busca conceptos, instrumentos y técnicas para obtener ventajas. * Ideas nuevas y eficaces, aplicadas siempre a ejemplos y casos reales, que proporcionan los aspectos fundamentales para el buen funcionamiento y el éxito de una empresa y sus directivos. * Valore la posibilidad de...

Michael Ward's Short StoriesBy: Michael WardMichael Ward's Short Stories contains entertaining short stories that are sure to keep you guessing what’s coming next. “My Lost Treasure”: A man spends his entire life searching for his imaginary treasure, only to lose his real treasure: his family. “Miscalculated”: A couple’s planned vacation ends up being a nightmare, then when authorizes come in they are not getting the help they need. And “Don’t Go to Sleep”: After a father i...