I know why you picked up this book. When most people read the title "Create or Die," they think of physical death. But you, you see the world differently than most. Something in you knew that I was not talking about a death involving leaving our bodies. We feel alive when we create, and death is all the things that pull us away from our passions and self-expressions. It's the schools. It's the jobs. It's the systems. It's the rules. It's the norms. It's the insecurities. It's the doubt. It...

Death remains a difficult topic to address openly, left to professionals in hospitals and hospices. Talking About Death aims to equip ministers and pastoral carers to enable individuals and families to say and do the important things on their minds. It includes: Learning How To Die: How the medicalisation of death has affected thinking around death; the role of Christian faith. Talking about death positively: exploring the string feelings around death; how theories of loss can be helpful. ...

An Epitome of Astronomy, with the New Discoveries: Including an Account of the Eidouranion, or Transparent Orrery is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the science of astronomy as understood in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work distills the vast and complex field of astronomy into a concise yet thorough overview, making it suitable for both beginners and those seeking to refresh their knowledge. The book covers the fundamental principles of astronomy, including the str...

First Published in 1999. The purpose of this series is to provide a contemporary assessment and history of the entire course of philosophical thought. Each book constitutes a detailed, critical introduction to the work of a philosopher of major influence and significance. Any list of the great philosophers has to include Kant. His influence on philosophical thinking in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries has been immense, and his work remains of the most immediate contemporary relevance...

An Unsinkable Titanic: Every Ship its own Lifeboat by J. Bernard Walker is a compelling exploration into the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic and a passionate call for reform in maritime safety. Published in the wake of the 1912 disaster, the book delves into the technical, structural, and human factors that contributed to the catastrophe, challenging the widespread belief in the ship’s invincibility. Walker, an experienced engineer and editor, meticulously analyzes the design flaws, inad...

'My Pew: Things I Have Seen From It' is Dave's second cartoon collection and in it he reveals: the five worst places to sit in church, reasons to shut your eyes during a sermon, what the church can learn from the retail sector, clergy washing lines - what you can discover from them, sharing the peace - a handy mathematical formula, a tried and tested reality tv method for appointing a new vicar, a guide to deciding whether to go to church or watch the football. In addition, this publicatio...

The Process of Gilding and Bronzing Picture Frames is a comprehensive manual that delves into the traditional and intricate art of gilding and bronzing, specifically tailored for picture frames. This detailed guide covers every aspect of the craft, from the selection and preparation of materials to the final finishing touches that give frames their lustrous, decorative appeal. The book begins by exploring the history and significance of gilding, providing context for its enduring popularit...

This is about the struggle of peoples lives, including my own. This is a book of poetry about taking control or letting go and decisions and facts we face every day. These are some opinions I like to share. And I would like to take all my readers there.

This book is about a journey of a young girl who beats all the odds of lifes ups and down. She would be confronted with sadness, pain, hard work, and heartbreak. She would have to learn to trust in herself and love herself. She would have to learn to fight all the odds of lifes ups and downs. She would have to learn to deal with the death of both of her parents along with dealing with a broken heart from her first love. She would also take herself on a journey to complete herself. The jour...

‘Walker is a teacher herself and, boy, does this novel ring true.’ **—**The Sydney Morning HeraldSometimes the most important lessons are learnt at lunchtimeParks State High is a melting pot of misfits. There is Oliver Fish, the teen philosopher hiding a secret relationship; Dev Desai, hopelessly in love with the brilliant Maryam Fadel; and a staffroom thick with gossip, camaraderie and burnt-out teachers. At the centre of it all i...

Don't miss this brilliantly gripping cozy mystery from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Fiona Walker A must-read for fans of Richard Osman, Janet Evanovich and the Reverend Richard Coles!Former stand-up comic Juno Mulligan has been suffering a serious sense-of-humour failure. Not only has she lost the love of her life, but she’s having to relocate to the (admittedly idyllic) village of Inkbury to watch out for her elderly mother, who she’s genuinely worried might be ma...

The bestselling classic about a mixed-race child in the Civil War-era South that "chronicles the triumph of a free spirit over many kinds of bondage" ( The New York Times Book Review).Jubilee tells the true story of Vyry, the child of a white plantation owner and his black mistress. Vyry bears witness to the antebellum South in both its opulence and its brutality, its wartime ruin, and the promises of R...