The memoirs of a long serving trade union activist noted as a troublemaker, "bully boy" and obsessive in his interest in the trade union’s rulebook. More amusing than it might sound…

In this Christian Encounter Series biography, author Jonathan Rogers explores the life of Saint Patrick: slave, shepherd, and courageous missionary.Patrick was born the son of privilege and position, but he was only a teenager when he was taken from his home in Roman Britain by marauders and sold into slavery in Ireland. Despite his terrible circumstances, young Patrick did not give way to despair. As he worked as a shepherd in the pastures of his new owner, he kin...

Return to the world of the Wingfeather Saga (more than one million copies sold!) with Andrew Peterson and his all-star author friends.Immerse yourself in a land of bomnubbles and quarreling cousins, sea dragons and book publishers, thieves and Fangs and secret maps. Here within these pages lie seven stories of the distant past, lost adventures, forgotten songs, and heartbreaking histories. The Shining Isle is restored, but Aerwiar is vast—and these authors have tal...

"Many of my ardent admirers would be roundly shocked and disturbed if they realized that everything I believe is thoroughly moral, thoroughly Catholic, and that it is these beliefs that give my work its chief characteristics."—Flannery O'ConnorFlannery O'Connor's work has been described as "profane, blasphemous, and outrageous." Her stories are peopled by a sordid caravan of murderers and thieves, prostitutes and bigots whose lives are punctuated by horror and sudd...

This year-long devotional is both unique and simple by targeting the general reader, both men and women. Features include:--A comprehensive overview and accompanying meditation for each passage;--Daily encouraging and engaging scriptures that focus on the Bible passages that reveal the divine character of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; and--Insightful comments and applications to daily life.

What does the Bible have to say to you today? Take a closer look.Once upon a time - in the twenty-first century, to be exact - a daring group of teenagers like you became serious about seeking the Truth and living it. Some had been taught the Bible since they were young, and others had never before opened the Word of God. What they had in common was a desire to draw nearer to the Lord of heaven and earth. Take a Closer Look for Teens was created for young ...

If you could change one part of the criminal law, what would it be? Following the success of the 1st volume, the same question is put to a new selection of leading academics and practitioners.The first eight chapters of the collection present their responses in the form of legal reform proposals, with topics ranging across criminal law, criminal justice and evidence – including corporate liability, consent to bodily harms, prostitution, domestic abuse, economic cri...

This emotional recovery workbook explores the affinity between human biology and language. Human interaction is a major part of our life, and it is wise to excel at it.Communication is a powerful tool. It can help resolve issues. But only if it is done right. Otherwise, it can hurt more and even ruin things. This can lead to misunderstandings, lost opportunities, fall outs with friends and relatives and problems at work.You will dis...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This emotional recovery workbook explores the affinity between human biology and language. Human interaction is a major part of our life, and it is wise to excel at it.Communication is a powerful tool. It can help resolve issues. But only if it is done right. Otherwise, it can hurt more and even ruin things. This can lead to misunderstandings, lost opportunities, fall outs with friends and relatives and problems...

A lively and engaging exploration of the many Christian themes in the popular and universally loved children's fantasy series.Since their original publication in the 1950s, C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia have captivated generations of readers. The seven adventure novels feature heroic children in a magical realm of talking animals, mythological creatures, and supernatural beings engaged in battles between good and evil. From Narnia's introduction in The...

Return to the world of the Wingfeather Saga (more than one million copies sold!) with Andrew Peterson and his all-star author friends.Immerse yourself in a land of bomnubbles and quarreling cousins, sea dragons and book publishers, thieves and Fangs and secret maps. Here within these pages lie seven stories of the distant past, lost adventures, forgotten songs, and heartbreaking histories. The Shining Isle is restored, but Aerwiar is vast—and these authors have tal...

The World according to Narnia is a lively and engaging exploration of the many Christian themes in C. S. Lewis’ widely-known and universally loved children’s stories. C. S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia with a Christian understanding of the world firmly in his mind. Thus, it is no surprise that at every turn, some character or incident reflects parts of the Christian story. From the Creation of Narnia in The Magician’s Nephew, to The Last Battle, which pre...