2019 - the year that Boris took on the 'lingering gloomadon-poppers', pledged to steer the UK between the 'Scylla and Charybdis of Corbyn and Farage' and into the calmer waters of political freedom. O
Maggot Brain was the original P-Funk roster's final culminating experiment. Upon its release, most fans and critics didn't know what to think. True, it charted but not for long, and was the poorest co
Recorded over just a few days in a tiny Santa Monica studio, Lucinda Williams' self-titled album but was the result of an intense three years in the life of a then-unknown songwriter and her band, pla
Agnes Strickland's Lives of the Queens of England (1840-8) marked a new era in the writing of English history by women. 'Facts not opinions' was the watchword of t
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 40 percent of Americans are trying to lose weight at any given time. Studies increasingly show what dieters have learned from difficult experience—losing
As our population ages, the number of caregivers is rapidly increasing. Today, 1 in 12 Americans cares for a family member who is ill, disabled or dying. Studies show that nearly two-thirds of cargive
Grace on the Go for New Moms will contain prayers and reflections for moms and dads in the first year or two of parenting. Some will be one-minute prayers appropriate to parents. Others will be reflec
The strange, familiar thing that is religion calls out for examination in today's world. But how should we interpret it? What are the foundations of a methodical approach to the academic study of reli
Invites readers to accept the inevitabilities of middle age while deepening one's relationship with God, sharing humorous and inspiring observations on how to navigate the turbulent waters of one's mi
These delightful cartoons that teach readers about the New Testament stories and characters. Each cartoon is accompanied by a brief, humorous poem and an invitation to explore the story more fully thr
A handy guide that is useful for newly qualified teachers during their induction year. This guide is packed with advice and ideas to use during the important first year in teaching, helping NQTs to de
Providing a comprehensive introduction to Emotional Intelligence, this practical guide explores what is meant by the concept and includes sections on: how to chill
In the same format as Holy Companions and the forthcoming Praying with the Anglican Saints, this book includes summaries of the thoughts and spiritual approaches of the Desert Mothers, along with spir
"Ask the animals" Job says, "and they will teach you; the birds of the air and they will tell you . . . who among you does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?" From the humpback whale, w
Everyone is happy to see Mary in the creche at Christmastime, but by the time the Magi head back East after the Feast of the Epiphany, Christians of many traditions are often ready to place Mary to th
Richard Hoggart, famous for his writings on literature, education, and the means of communication, and especially for his influential The Uses of Literacy, has written a new work in which he looks at
Ignored by virtually everyone upon its release in November 1968, 'The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society' is now seen as one of the best British albums ever recorded. Here, Andy Miller t
This is part of a new series of guides to contemporary novels. The aim of the series is to give readers accessible and informative introductions to some of the most popular, most acclaimed and most in
How can we answer the many questions young children have about death? Looking for a meaningful way to explain to neighbourhood children the death of a five year old friend, Doris Stickney adapted the
This is an excellent guide to Michael Ondaatje's best-loved novel. It features a biography of the author, a full-length analysis of the novel, a comparison of the novel to the film, and a great deal m
Continuum Contemporaries will be a wonderful source of ideas and inspiration for members of book clubs and readings groups, as well as for literature students.The aim of the series is to give readers
This book contains 12 letters written by Laurence Freeman, John Main's spiritual successor, to Christian meditators around the world. In these letters, Freeman gives practical inspirational advice on
The wild creatures of the North American continent play an important role in Native American spiritual life. First and foremost there are the animals who come to you as your teachers when you embark
Is there life after theory? If the death of the Author has now been followed by the death of the Theorist, what's left? This book explores such riddles using interviews with four theorists who are lef
This book examines the critical reassessment of Pinkerton that continues to happen on a grander and grander scale. Jessica Suarez also reassesses Cuomo in a broader sense that highlights his discordan
A guide offering advice on: essential guidance on recognising children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN); useful advice on how to develop the reading, writing, speaking and listenin
A guide containing forty two fun activities for teachers to use for lesson openings, or any other time when a brief activity is a boon. This book provides an introduction to the work of the UFA, who s
In the words of the Dalai Lama, the purpose of religion is not to build churches and elaborate temples, but to cultivate positive human qualities such as tolerance, generosity and love. This text cont
