In the Bible the desert is a place of punishment & discipline but also of blessing & loves reawakening. Both Jesus & the people of Israel before him spent time in the desert learning what it meant to be chosen & loved & holy. Yet while the people of the Exodus frequently got it wrong providing some cautionary tales for us to learn from Jesus himself constantly got it right offering a perfect model for us to follow. In The Way of the Desert Andrew Watson takes us on a Lenten journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day from the parting of the Red Sea to Israels entry into the promised l&. Combining these Old Testament scriptures with insight from the Gospels he reveals the continuing relevance of the exodus story to all who would seek to follow Christ. The author writes: It became the must-have accessory among Christian young people in the 1990s: a rubber wristband cryptically inscribed with the letters WWJD. A hundred years earlier Charles Sheldon American pastor & Christian Socialist had written a book entitled What Would Jesus Do? & the initials on the wristbands picked up just the same question. Whatever situations we face in life
- whatever decisions we are called upon to make
- the issue of WWJD is vital for the Christian disciple. Jesus call after all is to follow me". As a church leader at the time when WWJD wristbands were selling by the truckload I was therefore positive about this simple summons to Christian thinking & discipleship. My only reservation was that WWJD seemed to beg a prior question & one on which our young people appeared increasingly hazy namely " What Did Jesus Do?" Short of marketing my own range of WDJD wristbands there were limited means to get my message across though I mentioned it in the odd sermon at the time. But the danger of asking speculative questions about Jesus without rooting them clearly in the Jesus of the Gospels is a real one. How easy to construct a Jesus of my own making a pocket Jesus (or idol to use the Bibles own term) who conveniently seems to share my views on politics religion money & relationships without making me feel uncomfortable or challenged at all! As we approach Lent the question " What did Jesus do?" yields some interesting answers for the 40 days of Lent reflect the period that Jesus spent in the wilderness following his baptism & before the start of his public ministry. Its a period briefly mentioned by the Gospel writer Mark (1:12
- 13) & described in greater detail by fellow evangelists Matthew (4:1
- 11) & Luke (4:1
- 13). So what did Jesus do in what we could call the first Lent?"




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It is June 1613. Japan is threatened with war & Jack is facing his greatest battle yet. Samurai are taking sides & as the blood begins to flow Jacks warrior training is put to the ultimate test. His survival
- & that of his friends
- depends upon him mastering the Two Heavens the secret sword technique of the legendary samurai Masamoto Takeshi. But first Jack must recover his fathers prize possession from the deadly ninja Dragon Eye. Can Jack defeat his ruthless enemy? Or will the ninja complete his mission to kill the young samurai...

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Way of the Peaceful Warrior" is based on the story of Dan Millman a world champion athlete who journeys into realms of romance & magic light & darkness body mind & spirit. Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates & tempted by an elusive playful woman named Joy Dan is led toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Readers join Dan as he learns to live as a peaceful warrior. This international bestseller conveys piercing truths & humourous wisdom speaking directly to the universal quest for happiness." ...

This is the official route map covering the 170 miles (274 km) of National Cycle Network between Morecambe on the west coast & Bridlington on the east coast via the historic cities of Lancaster & York
- Sustrans' route NN69. Part of the Challenge" series from Sustrans in a 1:100 000 scale the map shows gradient profiles & visitor information with detailed routes through towns & cities. The route has been developed by Sustrans & offers a new 'coast to coast' cycling adventure through wonderful countryside & heritage. From Morecambe Bay to Bridlington Bay the scenery is varied & beautiful with the Lune Valley Forest of Bowland Yorkshire Dales National Park Vale of York & Yorkshire Wolds
- all enjoyed from cycle paths country lanes & quieter roads. The route is largely waymarked with the familiar blue Sustrans' signs."

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Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword" is the second book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford. One year of training in samurai school & Jack Fletcher is in real trouble... Not only is he struggling to prepare for the " Circle of Three" an ancient ritual that tests a samurai's courage skill & spirit to the limit he's caught in a running battle with fellow student Kazuki & his gang. But these are the least of Jack's problems. He knows his deadly rival
- the ninja Dragon Eye
- could strike at any moment. Jack possesses the very thing he will kill for. Can Jack master the " Way of the Sword" in time to survive a fight to the death? "A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one & keeps them there until the end". (Eoin Colfer). Chris Bradford has trained in karate kickboxing & samurai swordsmanship. He earned his black belt in Zen Kyo Shin Taijutsu the secret fighting art of the ninja. Before writing the Young " Samurai" series he was a professional musician & songwriter & has performed for HRH Queen Elizabeth II."

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August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan
- his beloved father & the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates.
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The compelling cult classic now reissued in a brand new edition with a new introduction by Brian Bates. This bestselling fictionalized account of an Anglo-Saxon sorcerer & mystic is based on years of research by psychologist & university professor Brian Bates. An authentic & deeply compelling insight into the spiritual world of the Anglo-Saxons it has inspired thousands of people to learn more about the ancient northern spiritual tradition. This is a spiritual classic! ...

From lightning bolts to robotics bring science to life with incredible experiments. From the principles that explain the world to the theories behind today's fast changing technology help your child discover science in action. Test the theories together with more than 60 hands-on projects & explore amazing images which take you to the cutting-edge of scientific developments. This book is packed with facts about famous scientists new technology & more. ...

What really makes the things around us tick? Did you know that the principle behind the zip fastener also governed the building of the pyramids? Or that the dentists drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill? The inner workings of hundreds of machines & devices are explained in this fun colourful & unique look at technology through time. ...

Cooking seemed like the perfect distraction
- until a delicious chef was thrown in the mix.. . Escaping from corporate city life
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