Athanasius of Alexandria: His Life and Impact (Barnes Peter)(Paperback)

Athanasius of Alexandria: His Life and Impact (Barnes Peter)(Paperback)

From the foreword: Until his death in 373, Athanasius was the most formidable opponent of Arianism in the Roman Empire. Ultimately, for him, this fight was not a struggle for ecclesial power or even for the rightness of his theological position. It was a battle for the souls of men and women

Miyazakiworld: A Life in Art (Napier Susan)(Paperback)

The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit--what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao

Peter Alliss-My Life (Alliss Peter)(Paperback / softback)

'The Voice of Golf' tells his compelling and colourful life story in this revealing

Mandela: His Essential Life (Hain Peter)(Paperback)

Mandela: His Essential Life chronicles the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century's most influential and admired statesmen. Charting his development from remote rural roots to city lawyer, freedom fighter, and then political leader, Peter Hain takes an in-depth look at Mandela's rise

Leaving Alexandria: A Memoir of Faith and Doubt (Holloway Richard)(Paperback)

At the tender age of fourteen, Richard Holloway left his home town of Alexandria, north of Glasgow, and travelled hundreds of miles to be educated and trained for the priesthood at an English monastery. By the age of twenty-five he had been ordained and was working in the slums of Glasgow. Through

Cyprian of Carthage: His Life and Impact (Arnold Brian)(Paperback)

Cyprian of Carthage's story is one of incredible perseverance for the sake of the gospel. Living through a time of terrible persecution towards Christians, Cyprian wrestled with questions surrounding the church and contributed greatly to the writings on its importance as the bride of Christ. He

Raimon Panikkar: A Companion to His Life and Thought (Phan Peter C.)(Paperback)

Augustine of Hippo: His Life and Impact (Green Bradley G.)(Paperback)

Arguably the most significant theologian in Church history, Augustine is nonetheless a figure of dispute in protestant circles, distrusted for his views on ecclesiology, amongst other subjects. Yet his love for the Lord and articulation of the doctrine of grace ensure that his writings remain

You Must Change Your Life (Sloterdijk Peter)(Paperback)

In his major investigation into the nature of humans, Peter Sloterdijk presents a critique of myth - the myth of the return of religion. For it is not religion that is returning; rather, there is something else quite profound that is taking on increasing significance in the present: the human as a

Napoleon's Greatest Triumph: The Battle of Austerlitz (Fremont-Barnes Gregory)(Paperback)

In August 1805, Napoleon abandoned his plans for the invasion of Britain and diverted his army to the Danube Valley to confront Austrian and Russian forces in a bid for control of central Europe. The campaign culminated with the Battle of Austerlitz, regarded by many as Napoleon's greatest triumph,

Peter Pan (Sabuda Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Robert Sabuda brings story of Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook, and Neverland to life with his innovative and inventive

Peter Duck (Ransome Arthur)(Paperback / softback)

Is it because of his hair?' Titty asked. 'Because of his heart' said Peter DuckThe Swallows and Amazons, as well as Captain Flint and the ancient able seaman Peter Duck, set sail on the Wild Cat bound for the

Building a Low Impact Roundhouse (Wrench Tony)(Paperback)

In Building a Low Impact Roundhouse, Tony shares his many years of experience, skills, and techniques used to build this unique and affordable low-impact home. Always witty and inspiring, the author explains the process of visualizing and designing a house through to the practical side of lifting

Julian Grenfell - His Life and the Times of His Death, 1888-1915(Paperback / softback)

Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Verne Jules)(Paperback)

An ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life - and the life of his nephew Axel - is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book, a priceless parchment that will lead them on a terrifying journey to find what lies at the centre of the Earth. A

Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Auxier Jonathan)(Paperback)

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery. One fateful afternoon, he steals a box from a mysterious traveling haberdasher--a box that

The Revolution of Peter the Great (Cracraft James)(Paperback)

Many books chronicle the remarkable life of Russian tsar Peter the Great, but none analyze how his famous reforms actually took root and spread in Russia. In The Revolution of Peter the Great, James Cracraft offers a brilliant new interpretation of this pivotal era. Linking together and

Writing Poems (Sansom Peter Peter)(Paperback)

Drawing on his extensive experience of poetry workshops and courses, Peter Sansom shows would-be poets how to write better, how to write authentically, and how to say genuinely what is to be said. He illustrates his book with many useful examples, covering the areas of writing techniques and

Icarus: The Life and Death of the Abraaj Group (Brivati Brian)(Pevná vazba)

Arif Naqvi and his Dubai-based Abraaj Group were pioneers of private sector impact investment in emerging markets. Impact investing was a simple idea: private money is invested to build resilient economies in places as diverse as Ghana, Mexico, Pakistan, Nigeria, India, Kenya and the Middle East to

On the Marsh - A Year Surrounded by Wildness and Wet (Barnes Simon)(Paperback / softback)

How writer Simon Barnes rewilded the marshland next to his garden to attract new species and to bring inspiration to his

Moomin and Family Life (Jansson Tove)(Paperback)

The heartwarming tale of Moomin's reunion with his parentsAfter losing both his fortune and his girlfriend, Moomin has hit rock bottom. Luckily, in his darkest moment, he stumbles across the beloved family he lost as a child--Moominmamma and Moominpappa--and together, the Moomins embark on their

On Bowie (Sheffield Rob)(Paperback / softback)

A love letter to David Bowie, and a celebration of his life and his music from a lifelong fan and Rolling Stone magazine

As in Memory Long (Millett Peter)(Pevná vazba)

A frank and revealing account of the author's life and career, punctuated throughout with his personal insights into the law and its workings through the years; an entertaining account of personal and professional mishaps over a lengthy and distinguished legal career for anyone with an interest in

Roman Law in European History (Stein Peter)(Paperback)

Roman law has had a huge impact on European legal and political thought. Peter Stein, one of the world's leading legal historians, explains in this masterly short study how this came to be. He assesses the impact of Roman law in the ancient world, and its continued unifying influence throughout