St Benedict's inspirational work has been guiding Benedictine monks for fifteen centuries & the Penguin Classics edition of The Rule of Benedict is translated with an introduction & notes by Carolinne White Founder of a monastery at Monte Cassino between Rome & Naples in the sixth century St Benedict intended his Rule to be a practical guide to Christian monastic life Based on the key precepts of humility obedience & love its aim is to create a harmonious & efficient religious community in which individuals can make progress in the Christian virtues & gain eternal life Here Benedict sets out ideal monastery routines & regulations from the qualities of a good abbot the twelve steps to humility & the value of silence to such every day matters as kitchen duties care of the sick & the suitable punishment for lateness at mealtimes Benedict's legacy is still strong
- his Rule remains a source of inspiration & a key work in the history of the Christian church Carolinne White's accessible translation is accompanied by an introduction discussing Benedict's teachings what is known of his life & the influence & spread of his Rule Saint Benedict of Nursia (c 480-543 AD) founded twelve monasteries the best known of which was his first monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy Benedict wrote a set of rules governing his monks The Rule of Benedict one of the more influential documents in Western Civilization Benedict was canonized a saint in 1220 If you enjoyed The Rule of Benedict you might enjoy St Augustine's Confessions also available in Penguin Classics
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' The Rule of Law' is a phrase much used but little examined The idea of the rule of law as the foundation of modern states & civilisations has recently become even more talismanic than that of democracy but what does it actually consist of? In this brilliant short book Britain's former senior law lord & one of the world's most acute legal minds examines what the idea actually means He makes clear that the rule of law is not an arid legal doctrine but is the foundation of a fair & just society is a guarantee of responsible government is an important contribution to economic growth & offers the best means yet devised for securing peace & co-operation He briefly examines the historical origins of the rule & then advances eight conditions which capture its essence as understood in western democracies today He also discusses the strains imposed on the rule of law by the threat & experience of international terrorism The book will be influential in many different fields & should become a key text for anyone interested in politics society & the state of our world ...

In the wake of the EU referendum the United Kingdom's border with Ireland has gained greater significance it is set to become the frontier with the European Union To uncover its secret landscape with a troubled past & an uncertain future Garrett Carr travelled Ireland's border on foot & by canoe This invisible line has hosted smugglers & kings runaways peacemakers protestors & terrorists revealing the tumult of a border changing the way we look at nationhood land & power From encounters with border dwellers to uncovering rituals hidden pathways & ancient monuments this book presents the borderland as a unique realm of its own & asks what it holds for the future ...

The racing rules bible completely updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing You don't have to know all the rules off by heart but you do need to know your rights & obligations on the water
- the rules can be looked up afterwards This book takes you through the key situations that occur repeatedly on the racecourse showing from the point of view of each boat in turn what you may must or cannot do Colour diagrams throughout ensure concepts are easily understood The book also contains the new Racing Rules of Sailing in full with all the Appendices The latest rule changes are highlighted along with their impact on you as a sailor The Rules in Practice has been the racing rules bible for over 30 years written by Bryan Willis who is an acknowledged rules expert
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The Rule Book of The FA from 1863 is one of the most important books ever published
- according to the writer & broadcaster Melvyn
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Everyone needs a little magic in their lives The Rules of Magic is the long-awaited prequel to Practical Magic The Rules of Magic is a New York Times bestseller & Reese Witherspoon's Book Club pick! In this sparkling prequel we meet the Aunts from Practical Magic sisters Frances & Jet & Vincent their brother From the beginning their mother Susanna knew they were unique Franny with her skin as pale as milk & blood red hair who could commune with birds; Jet as shy as she is beautiful who knows what others are thinking & Vincent so charismatic that he was built for trouble Susanna needed to set some rules of magic no walking in the moonlight no red shoes no wearing black no cats no crows no candles & certainly absolutely no books about magic But the Owens siblings are desperate to uncover who they really are Each heads down a life-altering course filled with secrets & truths devastation & joy & magic & love Despite the warning handed down through the family for centuries
- Know that for our family love is a curse
- they will all strive to break the rules & find true love A perfect read for crisp autumn nights! Praise for The Rules of Magic The combination of magic with the universal themes of romantic love & the bond between siblings allows the reader to have one foot in a magical world & another in the realities of family life Much like the bewitching heroines in this book'
- The Lady Utterly spellbinding'
- Heat Shows the author at their best She neatly intertwines their lives with a backdrop that brims with periodic detail Gnomic maxims add to a wise seductive fabular tone Thrilling & transportive'
- Sunday Times Enchanting Spellbinding & entertaining'
- Sunday Express Hoffman explores Aunt Frances & Aunt Bridget's (known here as Jet) awakening to the craft in the 1960s Franny & Jet along with their brother Vincent stay with their Aunt Isabelle Each of their gifts grow but can they use them to break the family curse? The Rules of Magic is a gentle tale perfect as the nights draw in'
- Press Association As efficient a slice of escapism as you would expect from Hoffman Hoffman's skill is to ground her light-as-a-feather tale in a very specific time & place Manhattan in the Sixties Wisely she doesn't rely on the momentous times to do too much work but the heady atmospherics are expertly interwoven'
- Daily Mail A bewitching hard to put down tale of the consequences of magic love & family'
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Practical Magic to date Alice Hoffman's biggest ever selling novel became a major Hollywood film starring Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman who played sisters Sally & Gillian Owens In this sparkling prequel we meet sisters Frances & Jet & Vincent their brother From the beginning their mother Susanna knew they were unique Franny with her skin as pale as milk & blood red hair who could commune with birds; Jet as shy as she is beautiful who knows what others are thinking & Vincent so charismatic that he was built for trouble Susanna needed to set some rules of magic no walking in the moonlight no red shoes no wearing black no cats no crows no candles & certainly absolutely no books about magic But the Owens siblings are desperate to uncover who they really are Each heads down a life-altering course filled with secrets & truths devastation & joy & magic & love Despite the warning handed down through the family for centuries
- Know that for our family love is a curse
- they will all strive to break the rules & find true love' Hoffman delights in this prequel to Practical Magic a coming-of-age tale replete with magic & historical references to the early witch trials The spellbinding story focusing on the strength of family bonds through joy & sorrow will appeal to a broad range of readers Fans will be bewitched' Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Rules of Magic

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The stunning prequel to Alice Hoffman's bestselling & most beloved novel ever Practical Magic taking us into the lives of Jet ...

NOW WITH 10 NEW RULES A definitive code for managerial success Some people find management so easy They appear to be natural leaders painlessly negotiating the system the politics the people & the targets Is there something they know that the rest of us don't? Is it something we can all learn? The answer is a resounding yes They know the Rules of management These Rules are the guiding principles that show you how to inspire your team in a way that gets results They will help you say the right thing do the right thing & know instinctively how to handle every situation In this new edition of the international bestseller Richard Templar has added 10 new Rules to help you make management even easier & your success greater & when you are headhunted or promoted (again) nobody will be surprised Least of all you Others can be good You'll be better ...

The Rules of People has been officially shortlisted in the ' Self Development' category for The Business Book Awards 2018 as announced on 17th January 2018 A PERSONAL CODE FOR GETTING THE BEST FROM EVERYONE We all know someone who is a natural 'people person' They seem to understand what people really want what they really think & what they really mean They can effortlessly get people onside & keep them happy & motivated Is there something they know that the rest of us don't? Is it something we can all learn? The answer is a resounding yes They know The Rules of People These Rules are the guiding principles that show you how to connect with strangers build strong relationships with friends & colleagues & even get the best out of difficult people They will help you say the right thing do the right thing & know instinctively how to handle every situation You'll have relaxed easy relationships & you'll be that person who gets on with everyone ...