How do Christians go about understanding their cultural context in twenty-first century Britain? What is the relationship between faith and the culture in which it is lived? Considering the most formative influences for people of faith in our culture, and the forces at play in competing for their attention, Cultural Hermeneutics equips those in ministry, and those in formation for roles within the church, to better ‘read’ the times in which they serve.

Politicians, financiers and bureaucrats claim to believe in free competitive markets, yet they have built the most unfree market system ever created. In this Gilded Age, income is funnelled to the owners of property – financial, physical and intellectual – at the expense of society. Wages stagnate as labour markets are transformed by outsourcing, automation and the on-demand economy, generating more rental income while broadening the precariat.Now fully updated with an introduction...

Description:An orphan for all of her sixteen years, Raven is forced to leave behind both her home and the only people that she knows when a terrible secret is tragically exposed:SHE IS NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS.A fire rages inside her to find out who her mysterious parents were; and not only who, but what she really is. Interrupted by a series of wild adventures, her journey takes her far from home and far from everything that she has ever known.Little does she k...

'One of the most important books I've read in years' Brian EnoWe are losing the commons. Austerity and neoliberal policies have depleted our shared wealth; our national utilities have been sold off to foreign conglomerates, social housing is almost non-existent, our parks are cordoned off for private events and our national art galleries are sponsored by banks and oil companies. This plunder deprives us all of our common rights, recognized as far back as the Magna ...

A memoir of hope, love, rage and cancer.Sarah Standing is a wife, a mother, a journalist, a toy shop owner, a grandmother, a great friend, a daughter, and a lover of life. She does not have the time, or inclination, to deal with cancer. But shit happens. After a week or two of struggling to catch her breath, Sarah pops along to see her GP for a few tests. By the end of the day, she has a bag of what looks like bone broth draining from her body and is dealing with a...

'A beautifully written gem of a book, both inspiring and poignant.' Elton John'Incisive and heart-rending.' Richard E GrantSarah Standing is a wife, a mother, a journalist, a toy shop owner, a grandmother, a great friend, a daughter, and a lover of life. She does not have the time, or inclination, to deal with cancer. But shit happens. After a week or two of struggling to catch her breath, Sarah pops along to see her GP fo...

Brought to you by Penguin.How does a person organize a good life? The ancient Greeks divided time into five types: labour, work, leisure, play and aergia (contemplation). But labour was separated from work, as painful, onerous work undertaken for survival, whereas work could include caring for family members, study, or political activities. But now our jobs are supposed to provide all meaning in life and our time outside of work is thought of as simply 'ti...

When Jeff finds a sex genie he thinks he's savvy enough to know the drill; hold back on the wishes and eventually the pair will fall in love. When the genie points out that such a plan can't possibly work the two come up with a scheme to find out if they really are romantically compatible. Unfortunately, neither of them realize that Jeff's casual wishes will still be granted..."A Genuine First Date" is a sexy tale of metafeminine transformation, and should not be read by those unde...

Looking for a fast fix for her small breasts, Linda purchases a Rubber Wishbone - guaranteed to give her three wishes. The catch? She has to find someone willing to make three wishes of their own - and they will each receive whatever the other wishes for. So Linda invites over her disbelieving friend Cindi to break the Rubber Wishbone with her. Neither woman could predict how their wishes would change each of them.This story is for readers over the age of eighteen, and includes gra...

Tired of life and disillusioned with his work, economist Carl Simonovsky would rather stay at home tending his beloved trilliums than work on yet another aid project pretending he knows how to solve complex dilemmas faced by poor countries. When he reluctantly finds himself in Bangladesh, dealing with a case of mass arsenic poisoning caused by a well-meant aid programme, he soon discovers that ignorance of the subject is the least of his problems.Rumours of scandal and corruption s...

Sometimes people confuse themselves when it comes to discussing Relationships because for some, they think that Sex is the basis of a relationship. Sure; the simple reality is that sex is an important part of a relationship. However just because the sex may be great it doesn’t mean that the relationship will follow suit. Likewise, just because someone thinks they have a great relationship, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the sex between them is great.Let’s take a look at some of t...

Maybe you have been thinking about getting a dog for some time; perhaps it is as a result of a promise made to a family member; it could even be that Pet Shelter adverts online or on TV have tugged at your heartstrings.There is so much planning needed; way beyond just making your yard secure, or that you have bought your dog a bed, lead, collar, food and water bowls etc.It is a huge responsibility and commitment (for many years to come) to have a pet dog. You want your dog ...