"Thistledown: A Book of Scotch Humour, Character, Folk-lore, Story & Anecdote" by Robert Ford is a delightful collection that captures the essence of Scottish culture through its rich tapestry of humor and storytelling. Ford expertly weaves together anecdotes, folk tales, and character sketches that reflect the unique spirit of Scotland. The book serves as a window into the lives and traditions of the Scottish people, showcasing their wit and resilience. Readers are treated to a blend of l...

In "Thistledown," Robert Ford crafts a compelling narrative that intricately weaves elements of magical realism with the harrowing experiences of rural life in a seemingly quaint setting. Set in an enigmatic village, the novel unfolds through the lens of folklore and psychological depth, exploring themes of loss, love, and the interplay of memory and reality. Ford's evocative style'Äîimbued with lyrical prose and vivid imagery'Äîinvites readers to traverse both the enchanting and the melan...

The collection includes a wide range of nursery rhymes, riddles, and songs, many of which reflect the simple joys, learning, and social interactions of children. Ford explores how these rhymes and games contribute to early childhood development, often with rhythmic patterns and repetitive structures that help with memory and language acquisition. Additionally, the book presents the various games that children play, emphasizing how play is a vital part of childhood and a means of socializat...

This book provides a sequel to Robert Ford's comprehensive reference work A Blues Bibliography, the second edition of which was published in 2007. Bringing Ford's bibliography of resources up to date, this volume covers works published since 2005, complementing the first volume by extending coverage through twelve years of new publications. As in the previous volume, this work includes entries on the history and background of the blues, instruments, record labels, reference source...

Walking in Grandpa's Footsteps is a book about ordinary events of life which contain the movement of the grace and mercy of God. The people and events described reflecting a common ground that we all share with one another. Each vignette leads the reader into the world of the activity of God in scripture and in life. Where ever the two come together there the grace and mercy of God are applied.Therefore, to encounter God in the ordinary places of our life is to discover wh...

"The world is large; Russia is great; death is inevitable."Almost forty years ago Robert A.D. Ford came across this sentence in a Russian school primer. It stays with him today as an example of the Russian psyche, a psyche that Ford is better equipped to explain than most. He is the only Western diplomat to have known and dealt with all the Soviet leaders from the end of the Second World War to the present: Stalin, Krushchev, Brezhnev, Gorbachev. As a poet and translator of Russian...

In the starry world of Starlight, peace and harmony are maintained by the Starlight Guardians. In any case, their sweet energies are upset when the Mythical Serpent's Heritage, a super-strong relic, falls under the control of Zorc, a malicious magician who needs to transform the universe into a complete wreck.Directed by an old prediction, the Starlight Gatekeepers set off on a mission to track down three wonderful children - the divinely selected individuals - who are bound to sav...

In this sensational debut novel set in the not-too-distant future, Robert Ford has created a universe of his own in order to brilliantly illuminate the one - and the age - we all share...

Нагрянувший зомби-апокалипсис становится жестоким испытанием для неподготовленного человечества. Джейк, человек с мрачным прошлым, готов пойти на любые жертвы ради собственной семьи. В этом он схож с престарелым байкером Кельвином, который во что бы то ни стало стремится исполнить волю покойной жены. Заключенные тюрьмы нового поколения «Тартар» верят, что впереди их ждет лучшая жизнь на останках рухнувшей цивилизации, — впрочем, у Паука, члена банды «Трех пуль», свое мнение на этот счет. П...

In this retelling of one of the great classic tales of the American West, James comes across as a complex character, a new age type with an interest in parapsychology and alternative medicine, a farmer, a family man and a stone-cold killer.

Elections aren't just important – they are revealing. They tell us things about who we are and how we behave. Written by leading political experts, Sex, Lies and Politics reveals what really makes us tick.At once funny, revealing and shocking, it covers everything you need to know about the voters and their quirks, foibles and sexual secrets, including when they lie (often to themselves), how they are swayed by tribal loyalties (even when judging cats and celebrities), and why you ...

Women and men are designed to work together in fulfilling God's mission on earth. Yet God's original intent for equal partnership has been so distorted that churches and organizations continually struggle to foster healthy mixed-gender ministry collaboration. Is it even possible to return to the Genesis ideal of co-laborers in today's contexts?Longtime ministry leader Rob Dixon knows it's possible—though it takes intentionality, courage, and wisdom. Based on qualit...