This book examines the effects of faith schools on social cohesion and inter-ethnic relations. Faith schools constitute approximately one third of all state-maintained schools and two fifths of the independent schools in England. Nevertheless, they have historically been, and remain, controversial. In the current social climate, questions have been raised about the ability of faith schools to promote Community Cohesion and, included within that, their ability to promote tolerance. This boo...

Mr. Happy is a curious clown. You'll be surprised at what a clown can do. Come along on his amazing adventure. You'll be glad you did.

In the uplifting anthology, 'The Optimist's Good Morning,' readers are invited to explore a vibrant tapestry of perspectives and ideas that celebrate the spirit of optimism. This collection spans an impressive array of literary styles, from the romantic poetry of William Wordsworth to the introspective musings of Marcus Aurelius, each work contributing its unique voice to a journey of positivity and enlightenment. The included pieces masterfully interweave classic literature with philosoph...

The Evolution of Calendars: 7 Classic Books on Cultural Timekeeping surveys the human effort to order celestial cycles, ritual observances, civic life, and historical memory. Moving among antiquarian inquiry, philosophical reflection, religious prose, scientific observation, essays, and imaginative literature, the volume situates calendars as cultural instruments rather than mere tables of dates. Its range illuminates the enduring tension between astronomical regularity and the social mean...

In The Right to Maim Jasbir K. Puar brings her pathbreaking work on the liberal state, sexuality, and biopolitics to bear on our understanding of disability. Drawing on a stunning array of theoretical and methodological frameworks, Puar uses the concept of “debility”—bodily injury and social exclusion brought on by economic and political factors—to disrupt the category of disability. She shows how debility, disability, and capacity together constitute an assemblage that states use...

The Prayer of JabezA Sermon (No. 994)Delivered by C. H. SPURGEONAt the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington

In "New Atlantis," Francis Bacon presents an ambitious utopian vision that merges scientific inquiry with societal reformation. Set on an imaginary island, the book explores themes of knowledge, governance, and the advancement of civilization through a methodical application of empiricism and reason. Written in a style reflective of Bacon's era, the narrative encapsulates the Renaissance humanist ideals by advocating for the importance of scientific exploration, while employing allegorical...

Why is religion still important? Can we be fully modern and fully religious?In this new edition, Davie follows up her discussion of the meaning of religion in modern society and considers how best to research and understand this relationship. Exploring the rapid movements within the sociology of religion today, this revised and updated book:• Describes the origins of the sociology of religion• Demystifies secularization as a process and a theory• Relates rel...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the different aspects of deradicalization theories, programs and methods.It analyzes the practical and theoretical aspects of deradicalization programs and the methods being employed to bring extremists and terrorist back to a non-violent life. The book includes in-depth case studies on programs and former extremists, including interviews with former German neo-Nazis and families of Jihadists who have received deradicalization counselling...

Benjamin Franklin's classic book is full of timeless, thought-provoking insights that are as valuable today as they were over two centuries ago. With more than 700 pithy proverbs, Franklin lays out the rules everyone should live by and offers advice on such subjects as money, friendship, marriage, ethics, and human nature. They range from the famous "A penny saved is a penny earned" to the lesser-known but equally practical "When the wine enters, out goes the truth." Other truisms like "Fi...

The Book of The Sacred Magic of Abramelin The Mage by Abraham von Worms is a seminal work of Western esotericism and magic, offering readers an in-depth guide to one of the most revered and mysterious rituals of the occult tradition. Originally written in the 15th century and later translated into English in the late 19th century, this book has been a cornerstone of magical practice for those seeking to attain spiritual enlightenment and communion with divine entities.The text is pr...

Welsh-born English poet, orator and Anglican priest George Herbert is one the most famous and popular of the metaphysical poets. The Poetry Foundation has described him as "a pivotal figure: enormously popular, deeply and broadly influential, and arguably the most skillful and important British devotional lyricist." All of Herbert's surviving poems are religious in nature, characterized by their directness of expression and many of which employ an intricate rhyme scheme. Included in this v...