Most Christians believe in God’s power, yet few see evidence of the supernatural in their lives. Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft believe that God wants each of his followers to know the work of the Holy Spirit. In Everyday Supernatural, they explore:How to live a Spirit-filled life that is consistent with ScriptureHow to use the gifts of the Spirit as everyday toolsPractical ideas for prayerWhy sometimes healing doesn’t ha...

C’mon, admit it: You haven’t been reading your Bible. It’s so … long. Honestly, it’s intimidating. What you need is an overview. Something that will pull it all together.Like Storylines.It’s like having a chat with your best friend … who also happens to be a Bible scholar. Or in this case, Mike and Andy.They’ll tell you there are six overarching themes in the Bible: Jesus, Covenant, Presence, Kingdom, Salvation, Worship—each revealing a way of understanding...

Journey through the Bible along a new, clear and well-lit path with this new small group curriculum based on Storylines, the best-selling book from Andy Croft & Mike Pilavachi.Discover the big themes of scripture:JesusCovenantPresenceKingdomSalvationWorshipGuided by these six overarching themes, Mike and Andy lead participants to a clearer understanding of the grand sweep of scr...

What if, during a battle with fear, we could take some tips from David? Or in wrestling with a relationship, we could learn from Ruth? Or when we’ve got questions about the future, we could sit down with Joseph? Through their successes, struggles, and failures, these men and women of faith have blazed a trail for us to follow. We can walk beside them and discover God with them. Their stories took place thousands of years ago, but what their lives teach us has never mattere...

Randall Swingler (1909–67) was arguably the most significant and the best-known radical English poet of his generation. A widely published poet, playwright, novelist, editor and critic, his work was set to music by almost all the major British composers of his time. This new biography draws on extensive sources, including the security services files, to present the most detailed account yet of this influential poet, lyricist and activist.A literary entrepreneur, Swingler was founde...

As the Black Death devastates England, wiping out whole villages, Adam and his older brother Will try to survive the new, terrifying world around them. They must face gangs of soldiers, religious mania, starvation and the ever-present threat of disease. Can they survive? A heart-pounding story of brotherhood, desperation and life in one of England's darkest times.

Max has always wanted to be in a circus. The problem is, he's useless at performing. He's incredibly clumsy, no good at acrobatics, and his tricks all go wrong, no matter what he does. But that doesn't stop him trying…When his school talent show is announced Max knows it's his time to shine. Can he prove to his friends and family once and for all that the circus is the place for him?Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired Connect...

The content of this book is based on the Andy Croft's experience of working with children in over 400 UK schools and will provide teachers with ideas, games, examples and models that they can use in the classroom to encourage their children to become writers and readers through the practice of rhyme and rhythm. He strongly believes that you don't have to be 'good at English' to be able to enjoy the music of ordinary speech. Using rhythm and rhyme is a democratic creative act that is equall...

Acknowledged Legislator: Critical Essays on the Poetry of Martín Espada stands as the first-ever collection of essays on poet and activist Martín Espada. It is also, to date, the only published book-length, single-author study of Espada currently in existence. Relying on innovative, highly original contributions from thirteen Espada scholars, its principal aim is to argue for a long overdue critical awareness of and cultural appreciation for Espada and his body of writing. Acknowledged Leg...

Holly's family move to the old house so her dad can do his job: bulldozing the ancient trees to make way for a housing estate. But there's something haunting the old house. Something old, and angry, that doesn't want the trees cut down. Something alive...Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers or ...

Barry is looking forward to his first weekend on the out. Free at last!He has nothing to lose but his £46 discharge grant, a bag of dirty washing, and all the promises he has made to himself in prison…You can find out what happens to Barry next in the sequel to this book, Bare Freedom also by Andy Croft.This book is particularly suitable for adults who want to improve their reading skills. It includes ‘What do you think?’ questions at the end of each chapter.

During the Nazi occupation of Ukraine, a match was set up between Dynamo Kiev's players, playing as FC Start, and a German side. Kiev won. And when the Germans fielded a better side, Kiev beat them too. And again, and again. Until the half-starved FC Start players faced an international-calibre German side, under the threat of execution ifthey didn't let the occupiers win... An astonishing true story.Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading,