Such is the far-reaching influence of the modern mystic Evelyn Underhill that she is commemorated liturgically by the Church of England on 15 June Her best-known book Mysticism was widely read in the first half of the twentieth century & her work continues to have great impact on the theology of contemporary spiritual writers such as Richard Rohr Between 1924 & 1938 Evelyn Underhill compiled two personal prayer books for use when conducting spiritual retreats at Pleshey (the retreat house for the diocese of Chelmsford) The prayers were carefully selected & include"es from a variety of theologians & writers in Christian spirituality as well as her own very rich metaphorical & theologically deep prayers This volume makes these collections available for the first time ...

' Brisk lively & wonderfully entertaining' John Banville' Excellent read this book' Literary Review' The best single-volume life of the author available' Irish Times The much mythologised author of Decline & Fall A Handful of Dust & Brideshead Revisited was hailed by Graham Greene as 'the greatest novelist of my generation' yet reckoned by Hilaire Belloc to have been possessed by the devil Evelyn Waugh's literary reputation has continued to rise since Greene's assessment in 1966 Fifty years after his death Philip Eade draws on extensive unpublished sources to paint a fresh & compelling portrait of this endlessly fascinating man telling the full story of his dramatic colourful & frequently bizarre life ...

Hands in his pockets Rebus turned to face Cafferty They were old men now similar builds similar backgrounds Sat together in a pub the casual onlooker might mistake them for pals who&d known one another since school But their history told a different story Retirement doesn&t suit John Rebus He wasn&t made for hobbies holidays or home improvements Being a cop is in his blood So when DI Siobhan Clarke asks for his help on a case Rebus doesn&t need long to consider his options Clarke&s been investigating the death of a senior lawyer whose body was found along with a threatening note On the other side of Edinburgh Big Ger Cafferty
- Rebus&s long-time nemesis
- has received an identical note & a bullet through his window Now it&s up to Clarke & Rebus to connect the dots & stop a killer Meanwhile DI Malcolm Fox joins forces with a covert team from Glasgow who are tailing a notorious crime family There&s something they want & they&ll stop at nothing to get it It&s a game of dog eat dog
- in the city as in the wild EVEN DOGS IN THE WILD brings back Ian Rankin&s greatest characters in a story exploring the darkest corners of our instincts & desires


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Retirement doesn&t suit John Rebus He wasn&t made for hobbies holidays or home improvements Being a cop is in his blood So when DI Siobhan Clarke asks for his help on a case Rebus doesn&t need long to consider his options Clarke&s been investigating the death of a senior lawyer whose body was found along with a threatening note On the other side of Edinburgh Big Ger Cafferty
- Rebus&s long-time nemesis
- has received an identical note & a bullet through his window Now it&s up to Clarke & Rebus to connect the dots & stop a killer Even Dogs in the Wild brings back Ian Rankin&s greatest characters in a story exploring the darkest corners of our instincts & desires

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Two young women terrorized by a group of small town psychos seek revenge on their tormentors ...

There are many many more things that nobody knows! Why do we have five fingers? Do animals have a sense of humour? Did the universe have a beginning? What causes dejà vu? Why do cats purr? How fast did dinosaurs move? In Even More Things That Nobody Knows William Hartston once again explores the limits of human knowledge revealing 501 further mysteries in subjects as diverse as cosmology mathematics animal behaviour medical science music art language & literature From the trivial to the profound this is an enthralling & enlightening investigation into the things we just don&t know & which lurk tantalizingly beyond the bounds of our understanding ...

A fascinating & unputdownable exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet its history & culture & the universe beyond from the author of The Things that Nobody Knows There are many many more things that nobody knows Why do we have five fingers? Do animals have a sense of humour? Did the universe have a beginning? What causes dejà vu? Why do cats purr? How fast did dinosaurs move? From the trivial to the profound William Hartston reveals 501 further gaps in our knowledge of our planet its history & culture & the universe beyond
- never has ignorance been so enlightening & entertaining
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Would you believe ? A pilot gets sucked out of his plane & survives as does everyone else on board A young American woman goes to Paris to find herself & finds her long-lost family instead A misunderstood word on a bus causes a 15-mile-long traffic jam Even More True Stories Third Edition by Sandra Heyer continues the True Stories tradition with sixteen new or updated human-interest stories adapted from news sources around the world The universal appeal of these real believe-it-or-not tales ensures a motivating reading experience for intermediate-level students of English It's a book they won't want to put down Features Maximum story length is 1 14 pages Revised exercises for vocabulary development reading comprehension discussion & writing help students develop language proficiency New or updated Challenge pages with authentic reading selections motivate students to read on their own A new To the Teacher section provides background information & teaching tips to help teachers make the reading class more interactive The True Stories series

Includes:: True Stories Behind the Songs More True Stories Behind the Songs Very Easy True Stories All New Very Easy True Stories Easy True Stories Second Edition All New Easy True Stories True Stories in the News Third Edition More True Stories Third Edition Even More True Stories Third Edition Beyond True Stories

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Pathologist Quirke works in the city morgue watching over Dublin's dead The latest to join their ghostly ranks is a suicide But something doesn't add up The victim has a suspicious head wound & the only witness has vanished every trace of her wiped away 272 pages Black Benjamin ...

Whether you&re a beginner in the kitchen or a dinner party diva you&ll enjoy one of these hands-on cookery classes! You are guaranteed to leave knowing how to re-create two delicious dishes quickly easily with restaurant standard flavours & presentation The Chef will demonstrate some great tricks of the trade & you will be amazed at how your own cooking will be enhanced Classes take place in a purpose built teaching kitchen in this established ccoking school & small class sizes ensure a friendly relaxed environment Great teaching ensures these sessions are so popular that clients come back time-after-time On arrival you will each be greeted with a glass of wine before you prepare & cook two courses with chef The group will then enjoy sampling the dishes & discussing the ingredients Courses include- Seafood- Easy entertaining- Gourmet- Beginner’s gourmet- Indian- Moroccan- Tastes of the med When can you go? Wednesday Thursday & Friday evenings all year round How long does this activity last? This experience will last between 1 12; & 2 hours You need to know The minimum age is 16 years Please tell us if you have any food or wine allergies or if you are diabetic or vegetarian If you have a stomach upset you must not attend but you may be able to re-book subject to obtaining a doctors certificate There are no specific qualifications required in order to enjoy this experience This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? The maximum group size is 20 people Family & friends Unfortunately you can&t bring family & friends along to watch you Locations London
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