This authoritative book is aimed particularly at those who participate in racing pigeons at distances of over five hundred miles but will be of value to all pigeon fanciers. John Clements succeeds in making the reader view the humble pigeon in a different light and ensures that he, or she, gains a deeper appreciation of the enormous joy and satisfaction that can be gained from long-distance pigeon racing.Contains detailed accounts of interviews with the owners of nine top British and Conti...

An Excellent ebook which explains the dangers of smoking, and the health benifits once you decide to quit. Health benifits like, more feelings of well-being, better complextion, more stamina, and an increased enjoyment of your food. Contains some great ideas on how to quit, and touches on how much money you will save as well.

Bringing up a child with developmental disabilities, especially autism, presents many challenges for parents, and the focus of attention is almost invariably on the child. This practical and compassionate book looks at a range of issues from the parents' point of view - from whether their child really loves them, to challenging received wisdom on matters such as sensory integration and boarding school. The author's many decades of experience of working with families provide the basis for t...

This story is a journey of self-discovery and adversity at Christmas.

Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can often find the step into adulthood and independence more difficult than their neurotypical peers, particularly where employment is concerned. The authors show, however, that with the right guidance and a positive attitude in schools, young people with ASDs can be every bit as happy and successful as those who are not on the spectrum.The book describes a programme developed over a number of years by teachers at a school for youn...

Our understanding of worship will be incomplete until we bow before the throne of our awesome God – “lost in wonder, love, and praise”, to quote an old hymn. Until then we can have only a partial understanding, but there are heights and depths to be touched which relatively few believers seem to experience.In Search of Worship is a biblical exploration of the true meaning of worship, as well as why and how we do it. Also learn about:Worship in the Old...

From the 1950s through the 1980s girl groups were hot and not just because of their looks. These rocking women had a profound impact in our culture, and left us with a lifetimes worth of memorable tunes. Now you can learn about all your favorite female artists, and you can build the ultimate girl-powered record collection for yourself! This all-new book features biographical information on over seventy of the most significant girl groups of rock n roll and rhythm n blues, everyone from The...

What if the greatest obstacle to authentic Christianity lies within the church itself? For over two millennia, the religious church has evolved, layering traditions, rituals, and structures onto the simple gospel of faith in Christ. What began as a pure, scripture-centered ekklesia has become an institution often more concerned with preservation than transformation. Have we traded the life-giving simplicity of the Gospel for burdens that were never meant to be ours?

Satire plays a prominent and often controversial role in postcolonial fiction. Satire and the Postcolonial Novel offers the first study of this topic, employing the insights of postcolonial comparative theories to revisit Western formulations of "satire" and the "satiric."

The Abbey of Monte Cassino, founded by Saint Benedict in A.D. 529, at the beginning of the Italian campaign was one of only two sites requiring special consideration in the interest of historical preservation. The monastery overlooked the only north-south road from Naples to Rome. The promontory, studied by the Italian War College as an example of a position made impregnable by nature, was the focal point of the German Gustav Line. The German defensive scheme did not include the monastery ...

First published in 1994. This book is a practical guide for those involved in the daily care, education and development of people with learning disabilities and additional behavioural and emotional disturbances. It will assist professional helpers in understanding the nature of an individual’s difficulties and in developing interventions aimed at alleviating them.