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Includes:: Pilates as you've never seen it before! With detailed descriptions step-by-step instruction

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Lynne Robinson is the world's bestselling Pilates author & The Pilates Bible is the most authoritative & comprehensive book on Pilates to date presenting the latest research both medical & practical & including exercises with brand new modifications that take the reader from beginner level right through to advanced Starting with the guiding principles & taking you through a natural progression of routines (including workouts of varying lengths with studio & home equipment to suit every occasion) the book also contains a health section with advice on Pilates for back pain & keen injuries & both antenatal & postnatal exercises With all this & more this one-stop handbook shows why Pilates has gone from cult status to an essential part of our modern lifestyle ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The benefits of this programme will change your life not only in the way your body looks but how you feel about yourself Lucy Knight the fitness professional who also brought you the highly successful Gymball Workout is excited to now bring you this innovative workout which is a partnership of Pilates & the Gymball Pilates & the ball complement each other as they are both primarily concerned with improving posture working your core stability muscles & changing your body s shape by giving you longer leaner muscles Developing your posture & strengthening your core muscles will give you a new found confidence in your body & how you carry yourself This is a workout that you can do at any age or level ...

Pilgrim is a major new teaching & discipleship resourcefrom the Church of England It will help enquirers & new Christians explorewhat it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ A Christian course for the twenty-first century Pilgrimoffers an approach of participation not persuasion Enquirers are encouragedto practice the ancient disciplines of biblical reflection & prayerexploring key texts that have helped people since the earliest days of the Christian faith Believing that the Christian faith is primarily aboutrelationship Pilgrim aims to lay a foundation for a lifetime of learning moreabout God's love revealed in Jesus Christ & what it means to be his disciple Assuming little or no knowledge of the Christian faith Pilgrim can be used atany point on the journey of discipleship & by every tradition in the Churchof England Pilgrim is made up of two parts Follow & Grow Eachconsists of four short courses & a leaders' guide Follow introduces the Christian faith for complete beginners while Grow aims to develop a deeperlevel of discipleship in those who have turned to Christ Each short course contains six-sessions supported byonline audio-visual resources All sessions combine a simple framework prayerreflection on the Bible in the lectio divina style an article by a modernwriter & time for questions & reflection This second book in the Follow Stage explores one of the greatest Christian treasures the Lord's Prayer ...

Pilgrim is a major teaching & discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers & new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ A Christian course for the twenty-first century Pilgrim offers an approach of participation not persuasion Enquirers are encouraged to practice the ancient disciplines of biblical reflection & prayer exploring key texts that have helped people since the earliest days of the Christian faith Assuming little or no knowledge of the Christian faith Pilgrim can be used at any point on the journey of discipleship & by every tradition in the Church of England Pilgrim is made up of two parts Follow & Grow Follow introduces the Christian faith for complete beginners while Grow aims to develop a deeper level of discipleship in those who have turned to Christ This second book in the Grow Stage The Eucharist explores in greater depth how Christians know & worship God Its six sessions reveal the reasons why The Eucharist is celebrated as a memorial of Christ's saving passion & stands at the very heart of Christian worship They combine simple prayer reflection on the Bible in the lectio divina style an article by a modern writer & time for questions & reflection & are supported by free online audio & video resources ...

In recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy places as Glencolumbkille Croagh Patrick Lough Derg & Glendalough John G O' Dwyer has walked
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- the pilgrim trails of Ireland from Slieve Mish in the northeast where Christianity may have had its first dawning in Ireland to Skellig Michael in the southwest where the known world once ended Each walk description has directions the degree of difficulty estimated time & a map The paths are varied & suited to a range of abilities from casual ramblers to committed walkers In each route the author recounts his feelings & experiences & describes the entertaining & insightful characters he meets along the way

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Now updated to include newer maps & photos with height reduced by 20mm to make it even lighter in weight to support carefree traveling this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago & its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk the sacred Way of St James Overview route planners plus daily stage maps & detailed town plans help sojourners with all the advance preparation they need The maps feature contour guides to help distinguish the terrain that will be crossed each day while full information on all pilgrim hostels as well as details for alternative accommodation allow travelers to plot adequate nightly stopping points All reference information is accompanied by helpful spiritual guidelines to support the seeker's inner journey as well as the outer pilgrimage Otherwise known as the Camino Frances the main route covered in this volume is the most popular sacred route through Spain from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago ...

The first instalment of a thrilling new crusader series in the style of Conn Iggulden & Bernard Cornwell France 1096 Crowds gather in Sens to hear the man known as the Hermit speak He talks of a pilgrimage to the city of Jerusalem one filled with promise for the Christian soldiers who march with him Sybille knows the perils of the road ahead but she has no choice Her husband is a reckless gambler easily swayed by the Hermit's words She must follow her husband & join the great pilgrimage For Odo the pilgrimage is all It provides him an opportunity to demonstrate his faith & piety His brother Fulk seeks relief from boredom & the restraints of apprenticeship He craves adventure & excitement Jeanne & Guillemette have been treated badly by the men in their life but this is their chance for redemption & a brighter future But life on the road for two women alone will be perilous On the long road to Jerusalem right & wrong love & hate virtue & sins will become blurred Each must survive as best they can Who will live to reach it
- & will the sacrifices they must make to get there be worth the price they all must pay? What readers are saying about Michael Jecks A cracking read in the best style of Conn Iggulden & Bernard Cornwell this will delight existing fans & bring many more to the fold' Manda Scott Vivid imagination & gripping prose
- exactly what I expected from Michael Jecks' Anthony Riches Michael Jecks at his very best A breath-taking adventure which sweeps the reader directly into the heat passion & horror of the infamous siege Michael Jecks' detailed knowledge of medieval warfare sets this novel ablaze Utterly enthralling' Karen Maitland Classic Jecks
- & that's as good as it gets!' Susanna Gregory Compellingly brought to life
- both bloody reality & glorious courage' Julian Stockwin Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunit I want more' Robert Low Well told & often graphically chilling' Historical Novel Society Wonderfully descriptive battle sequences a cracking read & a series that Historical Fiction fans will just love' Falcata Times



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Ten historic pilgrim routes of Western Europe inspiration for today's long distance walker Pilgrimage in Europe is thriving on a massive scale In 1990 the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela recorded less than 5000 pilgrims today that figure is at least 200000 a year Author Derry Brabbs' previous book Roads to Santiago focused exclusively on the 'camino' through France & Spain to Santiago de Compostela; Pilgrimage revisits this classic route & nine other inspirational journeys across Europe Whether you're truly making a pilgrimage exploring the world or simply hiking Pilgrimage will lead you along deeply historical routes like the ' Jakobsweg' in Germany between Cologne & Trier You'll find great walks in Britain & France like St Cuthbert's Way which winds around the Scottish Borders to the holy island of Lindisfarne & the World Heritage Site of Mont-St-Michel built on the tiny island off the coast of Normandy The most notable addition to the rejuvenated era of pilgrimage is the Via Francigena now a very well established path through Switzerland & Italy The Italian section begins on the bleak summit of the Great St Bernard Pass where a hospice still caters to the needs of passing pilgrims before heading down to Rome through some of Italy's most beguiling countryside interspersed with medieval hilltop towns & villages Astounding photographs combine with an absorbing text that describes the history & key features of each route as well as brief details of the distances & the number of days it takes to walk & a list of websites to help plan your journey ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Tom Holland & Jon Bernthal star in this Irish drama directed by Brendan Muldowney Set in the 13th century the film follows a group of monks tasked with transporting a sacred religious relic from Ireland to the Vatican in Rome With danger round every corner Brothers Ciaran (John Lynch) Cathal (Hugh O& Conor) Rua (Rúaidhrí Conroy) Diarmuid (Holland) & their mute servant (Bernthal) must band together as they attempt to cross a wild & dangerous Irish countryside full of enemies looking to take the artefact for themselves ...