This is the early autobiography of the artist Peter Arnold (Collen) written like a novel rather than a diary of events.It begins in a Children's Home during the 1930's in Nazi Germany. We follow the author from school to work with a plumbing firm in Berlin and thence, just as war is about to break out, to Italy and from there to Palestine. The terrors of Berlin are soon replaced by other dangers but Peter does not dwell on these. He tries to get on with his life and learn from his ...

Learn 70 tricks that are easy to master and hundreds of techniques that are essential for every budding magician.Easy Card Tricks includes mathematical dupes, sleights of hand,'mind-reading' stunts, expert shuffles, and card predictions that will seem impossible to an observer. Some of these tricks need no special skills at all, some need simple equipment such as a pen and paper, and some need simple conjuring skills to make the false shuffles, double lifts and glides look...

Fifty-two readings on living in intentional Christian community to spark group discussion.Gold Medal Winner, 2017 Illumination Book Awards, Christian LivingSilver Medal Winner, 2017 Benjamin Franklin Award in Religion, Independent Book Publishers AssociationWhy, in an age of connectivity, are our lives more isolated and fragmented than ever? And what can be done about it? The answer lies in the hands...

A dramatic true story of a man refined by fire, a Bruderhof pastor whose spiritual legacy continues to touch thousands.Can our wounds become our greatest gift? Bruderhof pastor J. Heinrich Arnold was a broken man. Yet those who knew him said they never met another like him. Some spoke of his humility and compassion; others of his frankness and earthy humor. In his presence, complete strangers poured out their darkest secrets and left transformed. Others met him wit...

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks New Zealand and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes as you climb Key Summit; explore golden sand beaches on a stomp through Abel Tasman N...

Deutschland und der Flüchtlingsstrom – "Wir schaffen das", sagt Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel. Die mehr als 20 zumeist prominenten Autoren des Buches setzen sich in nachdenklichen, teils sehr bewegenden und mitfühlenden Texten gedanklich mit dem Neuen und Fremden, den Problemen, Sorgen und Ängsten auseinander. Und zwar den eigenen wie denen vieler Menschen in Deutschland. Die Autoren aus ganz unterschiedlichen gesellschaftlichen, politischen oder künstlerischen Bereichen sind dabei nicht n...

Das globale Klima wird durch Änderungen der Wärmestrahlung, durch Eigenschaften und Wechselwirkungen in der Atmosphäre, durch ankommende und reflektierte Solarstrahlung, durch die Erdumlaufbahn, Sonnenaktivität, sowie Charakteristika der Erd- und Wasseroberfläche bestimmt. Kurzum: Es ist komplex und noch ist es nicht hinreichend erforscht. Gerade das sollte uns auffordern, Klimaschutz ernst zu nehmen und zu versuchen, ihn in seiner Vielschichtigkeit anzuerkennen. Was Marlen Gabriele Arnold...

Während Cruv, Tony Ballard und ihre Freunde einen der schwersten Gänge ihres Lebens vor sich haben, erreicht sie ein Hilferuf genau aus dem Bestattungsinstitut, das für die Beerdigung ihrer Freundin zuständig ist. Dort soll ein schwebender Totenschädel aufgetaucht sein. In Angst, ob sich jemand an der Leiche zu schaffen gemacht hat, eilen Tony und Mr. Silver zur Hilfe. Doch eh sie sich versehen, ist Tony auf sich allein gestellt und in den Fängen ihres Todfeindes Mago, der Rache für Morron...

Bennett described his story as an ‘Idyllic Diversion’. Helen Rathbone meets her elderly uncle, James Ollerenshaw, in Bursley Park, after an estrangement of several years. Both are very strong willed, independent characters. Helen has an extravagant lifestyle and likes to spend money while the old man has lived a thrifty life and intends to continue in the same way.However, they develop a friendship which progresses rapidly and Helen moves in to James’ house to look after him. A battle of w...

Set in stifled industrial Staffordshire in the late nineteenth century against a strong evangelical background Anna of the Five Towns tells of the courting of hard businessman Ephraim Tellright's daughter by prosperous and accomplished Henry Mynors. As her father's fortune grows so does Anna's understanding. She realises her legacy and responsibility for the possible ruination of her father's tenants Titus Price and his son Willie, who also loves her. Mynors is soon in partnership with Tel...

If you were summoned by an angel to a distant land, would you go?In the eagerly awaited sequel, ARMOR OF LIGHT II : A Trilogy Story ( 2nd Book in the Series ), the Christian fiction angelic suspense thriller continues as Michael is summoned urgently by the Sons of Light to defend the sacred, Shroud of Turin from destruction. Threatened with abduction and martyrdom in the netherworld, Michael faces his greatest nemesis yet, the evil Lilith, her ravenous wolves and t...

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes New Zealand and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.Lace up your hiking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes as you climb Key Summit; explore golden sand beaches on a stomp through Abel Tasman Na...