The Great Famine of 1845-52 was the most decisive event in the history of modern Ireland. In a country of eight million people, the Famine caused the death of approximately one million, while a similar number were forced to emigrate. The Irish population fell to just... Полное описание

From tragic generals to nuns on the run the extraordinary stories of the Irish on the frontlines of the First World War that you've never heard beforeBased on first-hand accounts of the First World War, The Glorious Madness is a collection of character portraits and ... Полное описание

This is a scrupulously researched and superbly written account of the events of that fateful week. The narrative proceeds almost on an hour-by-hour basis building up a picture which, while immensely detailed, is none the less presented with the greatest clarity. Firs... Полное описание

Neglected beyond belief, rescued by love...Dani was so severely neglected by her birth mother that she grew up knowing only squalor. She never went to school or the doctor, and rarely glimpsed sunlight. Desperately malnourished, she couldn't talk and had never been t... Полное описание

Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz explains why we are experiencing such destructively high levels of inequality - and why this is not inevitable The top 1 percent have the best houses, the best educations, the best doctors, and the best lifestyles, but there is one thin... Полное описание

No philosophical idea, no matter how small, can live alone. Ideas always gain their force, power, and life from their surroundings - their ecosystem. The ecosystem of ideas defended in this book comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle and his medieval inte... Полное описание

First published in 1913, Missionary Principles is a classic textbook by genre, but in its controversial evaluation of the Church's missionary theories, it is by no means wholly traditional. At the centre of this discursive study, Allen asserts the distinction which n... Полное описание

Can the Old Testament provide relevant principles for modern concepts of social justice? In this book, the author explores the meaning of Old Testament justice to discover its significance for us today. Concentrating on social justice he unearths the value and releva... Полное описание

We are becoming a nation of superficial and distracted consumers of instant messages and images, a state of being which does not aid engagement in religious and other deep commitments that require a sustained level of reflection and contemplation. In his thought-prov... Полное описание

Worried Arthur: Countdown to Christmas is a delightful ebook from Ladybird. This Christmas story is perfect for sharing together with young children at Christmas time and throughout the year. Arthur is a penguin and a worrier. With Christmas only a few days away Arth... Полное описание

If worship is God centered, and God is the Trinity, then worship should be Trinity centered.'Worshipping Trinity' explores the meaning and implications of that simple claim. Written for church leaders, worship leaders, and songwriters, as well as for those interested... Полное описание

New Testament Greek Intermediate is the companion volume to New Testament Greek Primer. The Intermediate text reviews grammar, expands vocabulary, and exposes the student to more New Testament context. The grammar review will help consolidate the student's knowledge ... Полное описание

Why should feminists care about Christianity? Why should Christians care about feminism? In Feminism and Christianity Riswold presents a collection of concise answers to basic questions like these in order to generate discussion about how the two can challenge each o... Полное описание

This book is about philosophical influence on theological articulations. Specifically, Latta claims that C.S. Lewis, T.S. Eliot, and W.H. Auden's post-conversion works that have time as a theological theme cannot be completely understood without knowledge of the philosophy of Henri Bergson.

<div>Handsome and wealthy Lord Christopher Highclare made it painfully clear why he was asking a virtual nobody like Miss Louisa Cherington to be his wife. He had made a promise to her dying brother to do so and was honour-bound to keep that vow. Proud and beau... Полное описание

<div>I hated my father. Absolutely loathed him,' said the old lady. The policeman wondered if the old dear was right in the head...In the autumn of 1940, 91-year-old Letitia Warner is determined to take her secrets with her to the grave. All that matters to her... Полное описание

<div>Bored by his desk job in Northumberland, Arnold Landon welcomes the opportunity to join a group of criminal-hunters who specialise in tracing artefacts and looted antiques. Led by the formidable Carmela Cacciatore, Landon sets off on the trail of an ancien... Полное описание

Published ahead of Paul Scott's Raj Quartet and long before Midnight's Children, Abdullah Hussein's ambitious saga of social struggle The Weary Generations was a bestseller in Urdu. Published in 1963 and now beyond its 40th edition, it has never been out of print. A ... Полное описание

Explains the mysterious story of the disappearance of a group of early American colonists. Written in graphic-novel format.

Catherine's marriage had been a disaster, she had known from early on that she had made a huge mistake, and her parents are delighted when it ends and she moves to a flat in Porthcawl. It is a new beginning in every way: a new job in Cardiff, new friends, and an attr... Полное описание

Solve your toughest neurodiagnostic challenges with Neuropathology, 3rd Edition - the most information-packed, extensively illustrated neuropathology reference available! An expert author team presents more than 3,000 high-quality images - nearly all in full color - ... Полное описание

McKee's Pathology of the Skin is the most complete, in-depth resource on dermatopathology, covering etiology, pathogenesis, disease mechanisms, and recent genetic, molecular, and basic science data. Drs. J. Eduardo Calonje, Thomas Brenn, Alexander Lazar, and Phillip ... Полное описание

Crash Course:Anatomy takes you through the anatomy of the human body in a comprehensive yet reassuringly concise format. Anatomical terms and basic structures are first defined before moving on to more detailed perspectives of the upper limb, thorax, abdomen, pelvis ... Полное описание

This text will take a modular approach to Medical Terminology starting with the basics of word structure and the specifics of how medical terms are devised, followed by medical terminology specific to each body system and finishing with two areas not normally covered... Полное описание

Herb-Drug Interactions - General Practice: The Integrative Approach Series provides an introduction to herb-drug interactions. Complementary medicines such as herbal medicines are available through a variety of channels such as supermarkets, pharmacies, health-food s... Полное описание