How did a community that was largely invisible in the first two centuries of its existence go on to remake the civilizations it inhabited culturally politically & intellectually? Beginning with the life of Jesus Robert Louis Wilken narrates the dramatic spread & development of Christianity over the first thousand years of its history Moving through the formation of early institutions practices & beliefs to the transformations of the Roman world after the conversion of Constantine he sheds new light on the subsequent stories of Christianity in the Latin West the Byzantine & Slavic East the Middle East & Central Asia Through a selected narration of particularly noteworthy persons & events Wilken demonstrates how the coming of Christianity set in motion one of the most profound revolutions the world has known This is not a story limited to the West; rather Christian communities in Ethiopia Nubia Armenia Georgia Persia Central Asia India & China shaped the course of Christian history The rise & spread of Islam had a lasting impact on the future of Christianity & several chapters are devoted to the early experiences of Christians under Muslim rule Wilken reminds us that the career of Christianity is characterized by decline & attrition as well as by growth & expansion Ten years in the making & the result of a lifetime of study this is Robert Louis Wilken's summa a moving reflective & commanding account from a scholar at the height of his powers ...

A gorgeous heartwarming debut for fans of Giovanna Fletcher Paige Toon & The Unmumsy Mum! This book captured my heart' Bestselling author Christie Barlow Meet Pippa After years of trying & a failed IVF attempt Pippa is thrilled to see two little lines appear on a pregnancy test Finally a precious baby to call her own This is all Pippa has ever wantedif only husband Jason could show just a little excitement Imogen A baby is the icing on the cake for Imogen & Alice
- proof that their love for each other can overcome any obstacle But when Imogen starts receiving malicious texts it's clear that not everyone is thrilled about the girls' good news & Ellie A drunken one-night stand & Ellie's life is ruined! Pregnant jobless & the relationship with her best friend Chris over- forever Because Chris just happens to be the father of Ellie's babyand potentially the love of her life! For these first time mums the road to motherhood is bumpier than most! 'A fresh & individual look at three first-time mums & their very different stories Connected by more than pregnancy their lives are deftly intertwined to entertain the reader to the last page' Sue Moorcroft bestselling author of The Christmas Promise
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By the time the First World War ended in 1918 eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known This Very Short Introduction provides a concise & insightful history of the ' Great War' focusing on why it happened how it was fought & why it had the consequences it did It examines the state of Europe in 1914 & the outbreak of war; the onset of attrition & crisis; the role of the US; the collapse of Russia; & the weakening & eventual surrender of the Central Powers Looking at the historical controversies surrounding the causes & conduct of war Michael Howard also describes how peace was ultimately made & the potent legacy of resentment left to Germany ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

A charming fairytale When a newly
- qualified fairy loses the third wish of three she must deliver to a woodcutter young Dickon
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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 Horror starring Milo Ventimiglia Rebecca Da Costa & Andie Mac Dowell After previously miscarrying Bianca Wood (Da Costa) is terrified that her unborn child&s life is at stake Despite her husband Ian (Ventimiglia) & Dr Ghozland (Mac Dowell)&s reassurances Bianca gradually becomes more & more mentally unstable Against her doctor&s orders she stops taking her medication for the sake of her baby but begins having hallucinations of a mysterious young girl Bianca grows more fearful of the situation but comes to realise the real danger lies closer to home ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2016LONGLISTED FOR THE GUARDIAN FIRST BOOK AWARD 2015TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2015 Katharine Norbury was abandoned as a baby in a Liverpool convent Raised by loving adoptive parents she grew into a wanderer drawn by the beauty of the British countryside One summer following the miscarriage of a much-longed-for child Katharine & her nine-year-old daughter Evie decide to follow a river from the sea to its source But a chance circumstance forces Katharine to the door of the woman who gave her up all those years ago Combining travelogue memoir exquisite nature writing fragments of poetry & tales from Celtic mythology The Fish Ladder is a captivating & life-affirming story about motherhood marriage family & self-discovery illuminated by the extraordinary majesty of the natural world ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Top DJ Jack Lucas gives poor advice to an &unbalanced mind& during a nightime phone-in which results in the murder of a group of drinkers in a trendy club One of the victims is Parry&s fiancee & the grief sends him into a world of fantasy where he seeks the Holy Grail One night Jack Lucas now an employee of a video store is set upon by a group of thugs A vagrant called Parry comes to his rescue Actors Jeff Bridges Robin Williams Mercedes Ruehl David Hyde Pierce Amanda Plummer Kathy Najimy Harry Shearer Melinda Culea Lara Harris & Dan Futterman Director Terry Gilliam Certificate 15 years & over Year 1991 Screen Widescreen 1851 Anamorphic Languages English ; German ; French ; Italian ; Russian ; Spanish
- Dolby Digital Surround Subtitles Arabic ; Bulgarian ; Croatian ; Czech ; Danish ; Dutch ; English ; French ; German ; Greek ; Hebrew ; Hindi ; Hungarian ; Icelandic ; Italian ; Norwegian ; Polish ; Portugese ; Russian ; Spanish ; Swedish ; Turkish Duration 2 hours & 10 minutes (approx)
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Includes: The Predator boat Pack The fisherman is for all fans of nature & sport fishing! This simulation
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2015 MAN BOOKER PRIZEShortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award Winner of the FTOppenheimer Funds Emerging Voices Award Longlisted for the Etisalat Prize for Literature In a small town in western Nigeria four young brothers
- the youngest is nine the oldest fifteen
- use their strict father's absence from home to go fishing at a forbidden local river They encounter a dangerous local madman who predicts that the oldest brother will be killed by another This prophesy breaks their strong bond & unleashes a tragic chain of events of almost mythic proportions Passionate & bold The Fishermen is a breathtakingly beautiful novel firmly rooted in the best of African storytelling With this powerful debut Chigozie Obioma emerges as one of the most original new voices of modern African literature

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New & updated The Fitness Instructor's Handbook 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in or wishing to enter the fitness industry Including a brand new chapter on Cardiorespiratory machine exercises covering correct technique safety points & step-by-step photos & updated references throughout this new edition reflects the latest changes to the National Occupational Standards (levels 2 & 3) Topics covered include The skeletal systemmuscles & tendonsthe energy systemcirculation & respirationcomponents of fitnesssafety issuescustomer servicescreening clientsplanning & programme designexercise evaluation Packed full of illustrations case studies revision questions & sample programmes this is the ideal book for those new to the industry as well as experienced trainers ...