Based on detailed analysis of interviews with gay clergymen, and also with retired heterosexual clergymen whose ministries span the period since the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, Transcendent Vocation provides specific examples to back up the contention that the approach of the Church of England to homosexuals has increasingly been characterised by hypocrisy. It considers why gay men wish to work within an organisation that treats them with such negativity, especially now that such discriminat...

Francis Matthews stars in this trilogy of crime capers spoofing 1930s Hollywood moviesPaul Temple star Francis Matthews gives his best Cary Grant impression as suave PI Dick George in these three comedy adventures, with Margaret Robertson channelling Katherine Hepburn as his glamorous ex-wife Dora, 'Man in Black' Edward de Souza as his valet, Blore, and Ronald Herdman as Pasta the dog....

National service and volunteerism enjoy a rich history in the United States and an emergent future in other parts of the world. However, there remains relatively scant evidence of overall impact of national service programs and volunteer effectiveness. This condition continues to threaten national service and volunteer programs with the risk of defunding and/or the risk of not investing sufficiently from the start. This book brings together a selection of diverse chapters written by a comb...

I thought I was finally learning to live again.For the first time in years, I'm allowing myself to believe in more than just survival. Adrian, Theo, and Kenji give me hope—a glimmer of possibility that I can move forward, that maybe, just maybe, I deserve happiness.But Rolling Hills is changing, and not for the better. Strange things are happening—more zombies, things going missing, more deaths—and I can't help but wonder if the peace we've built is about t...

In the wake of the zombie apocalypse, I thought things couldn't get any worse. I was wrong.Struggling to survive in a world turned upside down, I'm haunted by the loss of my parents and the recent disappearance of my twin, Holden. I can't shake the feeling that everything is on the brink of falling apart again. Just when I'm about to lose hope, three strangers arrive at Rolling Hills, seeking help and refuge.Adrian, Theo, and Kenji bring more than just surv...

AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW'Deeply moving' VOGUE'Completely blew me away!' MARC JACOBS'Beautiful and wise' COLM TOIBINA sundrenched graphic novel adaptation of one of the greatest love stories of our time.'We were friends first and lovers second. Perhaps this is what lovers are.'On the Italian Riviera, Elio welcomes his father's house guest. Oliver is the pictur...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to East Coast Australia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from learning to surf the iconic waves that roll into Byron Bay's beautiful beaches, to admiring Indigenous art at the community-run galleries of Uluru, and marvelling at the ancient subtropical splendour of the Gondwana Rainforests.Bui...

“Gripping, gorgeous...and ghostly” - Ella McNicoll“Scooby Doo meets Heartstopper in this stylishly illustrated queer mystery that will keep you guessing with every twist and turn.” - The Scotsman“Be gay, befriend ghosts, fight crime-Rosie Talbot and Sarah Maxwell's Phantom Hearts is an engaging, emotional adventure with a twisty mystery at its core. A must-read for fans of queer paranormal fiction.” - Jule...

Quilt outside of your comfort zone! This must-have project book is designed to build your confidence as a dedicated or intermediate quilter and will inspire you to transfer your traditional blocks to beautiful modern quilts. Including 14 step-by-step projects that combine fabrics from different lines and genres with clear guidelines to encourage mixing and matching, you'll no longer fear the play between fabrics and colors! For each pattern, there are four sidebar features to experiment wi...

It's easy to translate the dots and dashes of Morse code into beautiful pieced quilts. The concept is simple, and the possibilities are endless! This book shows how to use Morse code to customize quilts with secret messages and hidden meanings. A baby quilt can contain the child's name and birthday—or a wedding quilt might feature the happy couple's names along with the date of their vows. Favorite quotations, popular sayings, and simple sentiments are all wonderful opportunities to create...

I don't think I'll ever find a light that shines as bright as you.London, 1814: hopelessly romantic fae Keelan Cricket has grown listless since returning to town. He agrees to help the Council study fae-human magic, eager to erase the memory of his passionate encounter in the country.But the man he can't forget is now in London and, even worse, joining the project too.Silas Rook-Worth hates London. His magic won't behave and he's weary of t...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Whether you're a marketing manager, software developer, data analyst, or business professional, this book provides clear guidance for choosing AI certifications that matter. You'll learn the critical difference between completion certificates anyone can earn in three hours and rigorous vendor certifications that command premium salaries.Inside This Comprehensive Guide:The CIVIC Framework...