The aim of this book is twofold: One is to counter the huge weight of column inches being spent on the perceived & actual persecution of Islam. The second is to turn up the volume on the side of Christians rather than Atheists (a position which has been underpinned so vociferously by Dawkins et al in recent times). In fact there have been
- & still are
- many terrible stories of murder oppression & persecution of Christians around the world in East Timor Burma Egypt China Iran & many other countries. The reason we don't hear much about them says the author is the fear of giving offence; the fact young Christians don't become radicalised; & persecuted Christians tend not to respond with violence. Yet Christians are persecuted in greater numbers than any other global religious body & this fact is severely under-recognised. It looks likely interfaith relations will be a major challenge of the 21st century & harmony between religions is looking pretty remote. Why are faiths now so associated with violent conflict? Why has the communications revolution had a deeper impact on Islam than on Christianity? Why is there a tendency to associate Christianity with the West & with overt/covert forms of colonialism? Just how insular & prejudiced are we in the West about Christians abroad?

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A supernatural tale about girlfriends boyfriends & a car called Christine. Christine was eating into his mind burrowing into his unconscious. Christine blood-red fat & finned was twenty. Her promise lay all in her past. Greedy & big she was Arnie's obsession a '58 Plymouth Fury. Broken down but not finished. There was still power in her
- a frightening power that leaked like sump oil staining & corrupting. A malign power that corroded the mind & turned ownership into Possession.
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This is a festive title in the Thats Not My..." sticker book series that gives young children the opportunity to complete their own pictures. You can complete a snowman with his hat nose & scarf decorate a Christmas tree with baubles add patterns to a stocking hanging over a fire add antlers ears & a nose to a reindeer & dress Santa ready for his busy night. The large simple stickers are specially designed to be suitable for little hands & fingers & help to develop key motor skills. Children can complete the simple sentence " Thats my
- " at the bottom of the page helping them to learning their first letters."
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It helps you play festive peekaboo with your baby & hear them giggle in delight as hidden Christmas surprises are revealed! Read together & lift the giant flaps to reveal Christmas presents & a glittering snowman; then explore the soft shiny & bumpy textures. Wheres Christmas baby gone is she behind the present? & who will you discover behind the snowflakes? Find them all they are waiting to say Peekaboo! This is an award-winning series for babies perfect for developing imagination early-thinking & memory skills. ...

One of the many joys of Christmas is the magnificent array of seasonal food on offer
- but hosting the festivities can be quite
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This is a delightful book for young children containing beautifully designed high-contrast images. The sound panel has magical Christmas sounds which bring the pictures to life. They include sparkly snowflakes twittering birds on festive branches & Santa racing across the sky in his sleigh. It is a perfect gift for any baby especially if its their first Christmas. ...

Dear Friends Jingle bells & dancing snowflakes Christmas was coming & suddenly my life as a classroom hamster became unsqueakably exciting! The music teacher Miss Lark spent a lot of time in Room 26 preparing our class for Longfellow School's Winter Wonderland show so there was plenty of Fun-Fun-Fun. But my classmates were also having some Big-Big-Big problems. Could one small hamster solve them on his own? Luckily the spirit of the season managed to shine through & in the end it was definitely a Christmas to remember. Season's squeaking to all Humphrey. ...

A festive bumper activity book stuffed with seriously seasonal fun to keep children occupied for hours on end. Full of puzzles to solve quizzes to complete games to play decorations to make tasty treats to bake & delightful doodles to do. Part of the bestselling Buster activity book range. ...

It is winter at Rose cottage & Christmas is fast approaching. But for Arthur & Lucy Mildew they hold out little hope of receiving any presents. But Tumtum & Nutmeg have other ideas. Setting out for the house of Mr Toymouse Tumtum & Nutmeg hope that he can spare a toy car & a box of magic tricks for Arthur & Lucy. But the crotchety old Toymouse who hoardes his wonderful collection of toys has other ideas & when the Nutmouses appear at his front door they are in for a nasty surprise. Once again General Marchmouse & his brother officers must ride to the rescue & save the day. But can they get the Nutmouses out of this tight scrape & will Arthur & Lucy get their presents in time for Chrismas morning? Find out as Emily Bearn serves up a delightful festive treat. ...

He feels restless; sad that the tiny sparkling lights & the pretty tree will no longer be there to brighten the short dark winter days. Its just after Christmas & four-year-old Jakey is helping to put away the decorations. He hates seeing them disappear back into their boxes especially the big homemade angel which has put in an appearance at family Christmases for many years. Jakey calls her Auntie Gabriel & she holds a big red satin heart. But things are going to be different for Jakey this year. The Cornish home which he has known all his life is in danger of being sold up & everything is changing. Will this close-knit unit who have come to depend on each other still be together next Christmas? & what will they have learnt about having somewhere you truly belong? ...