"Off with her head!" yells the Queen of Hearts, one of the many peculiar creatures Alice encounters after falling down a rabbit hole and into an absurd fantasy world of Mad Tea Parties, nonsensical trials, and talking animals. Published In 1865, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland became an instant success, and author Lewis Carroll broke ground with his unique take on children's stories: Instead of the overly simplistic and sometimes dry tales that characterized the genre in the Victorian age...

"The Voyage of the 'Dawn Treader'" marks the third enchanting installment in C.S. Lewis's beloved fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." The narrative follows the Pevensie siblings - Edmund, Lucy, and their insufferable cousin Eustace Scrubb as they embark on a seafaring adventure aboard the majestic ship, the 'Dawn Treader.' Guided by the valiant King Caspian, the crew sets sail to the Eastern Oceans, encountering a myriad of magical islands and mythical creatures along the way. The ...

This study looks at the formation of theology as it emerges out of biography. Indeed, the biography of the theologian is the key to unlocking the meaning of his or her writings, and a valuable tool for a thorough investigation of their work. There will be a focus on the biography of Karl Barth and how this relates to his theological writings. Attention will then be turned on a group of North American theologians to analyze how Barth's theology has influenced their personal experiences and ...

"The Last Battle" stands as the climactic conclusion to C.S. Lewis's beloved fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." In this epic finale, Narnia faces its ultimate challenge as an imposter claiming to be Aslan deceives the inhabitants and spreads discord. A false sense of peace ensues, leading to the rise of a tyrannical ape, Shift, and a false Calormene god, Tash.As chaos ensues, the noble King Tirian rallies loyal Narnians to stand against the forces of darkness. Eustace Scru...

• Blends modern conceptual and research thinking about Cerebral Palsy with huge clinical and health services research experience.• Written in non-technical language that makes the ideas accessible to a very wide audience.• Bridges the gap between books aimed at parents, and those specialist enough for professionalsThe book has been designed to provide readers with an understanding of cerebral palsy (CP) as a developmental as well as a neurological condition. It deta...

"The Horse and His Boy" unfolds as the third chronological installment in C.S. Lewis's beloved fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Set in the magical land of Narnia, this tale introduces readers to Shasta, a young boy raised by a stern fisherman in the Calormen city of Tashbaan. Shasta's journey begins when he discovers that he is not the fisherman's son but, in fact, a Narnian with a destiny intertwined with the fate of the land.Accompanied by the talking horse Bree, the pa...

Metaphysicians should pay attention to quantum mechanics. Why? Not because it provides definitive answers to many metaphysical questions-the theory itself is remarkably silent on the nature of the physical world, and the various interpretations of the theory on offer present conflicting ontological pictures. Rather, quantum mechanics is essential to the metaphysician because it reshapes standard metaphysical debates and opens up unforeseen new metaphysical possibilities. Even if quantum me...

"Prince Caspian" is the second captivating installment in C.S. Lewis's renowned fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." The story resumes in the magical land of Narnia, where the Pevensie siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—return to discover that centuries have passed since their last visit. Narnia is now under the rule of the Telmarines, and the Narnians, both human and mythical creatures, are in hiding.The titular character, Prince Caspian, is the rightful heir to the th...

War words have embedded themselves in our collective psyche; British politicians are fond of invoking the 'Dunkirk spirit' whenever the country is faced with major crisis or even minor adversity, and Roosevelt's famous description of Pearl Harbor as 'a date which will live in infamy' was echoed by many US commentators after the 9/11 attacks.So far, so familiar. Or is it? How many of us know, for instance, that 'Keep Calm and Carry On', far from achieving its morale-boosting aim, wa...

“A quietly uplifting, practical view of Buddhism.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review• Shows how Zen offers a creative problem-solving mechanism and moral guide ideal for the stresses and problems of daily life• Shares the author’s secular, vernacular interpretations of the Four Noble Truths, the Three Treasures, the Eightfold Path, and other fundamental Buddhist ideasDuring the nearly 3,000 years since the Buddha lived, his teachings have spre...

"The Silver Chair" stands as the fourth captivating installment in C.S. Lewis's renowned fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." In this adventure, readers are introduced to Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole, two new characters drawn into the magical realm of Narnia. They embark on a quest to rescue Prince Rilian, the missing son of King Caspian, who disappeared while searching for his missing mother.Guided by the wise and valiant Puddleglum, a Marshwiggle, the trio sets out on a per...

Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licenceThis ground breaking book presents the first evidence of forced labour among displaced migrants who seek refuge in the UK.Through a critical engagement with contemporary debates about precarity, unfreedom and socio-legal status, the book explores how asylum and forced labour are linked, and enmeshed in a broader picture of modern slavery produced through globalised working conditions.Drawing on original evidence generat...