The 20th & 21st Centuries have been characterized by theologians & philosophers rethinking theology & revitalizing the tradition. This unique anthology presents contributions from leading contemporary theologians
- including Rowan Williams Fergus Kerr Aidan Nichols G.R. Evans & Tracey Rowland
- who offer portraits of over fifty key theological thinkers in the modern & postmodern era. Distinguished by its broad ecumenical perspective this anthology spans arguably one of the most creative periods in the history of Christian theology &

Includes:: thinkers from all three Christian traditions: Protestant Catholic & Orthodox. Each individual portrait in this anthology

Includes:: a biographical introduction an overview of theological or philosophical writing presentation of key thoughts & contextual placing of the thinker within 20th Century religious discourse. Overview articles explore postmodern theology radical orthodoxy ecumenical theology feminist theology & liberation theology. A final section

Includes:: portraits of important thinkers who have influenced Christian thought from other fields not least from Continental philosophy & literature.







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The Key to Arabic Book One" adopts an innovative method in teaching the skills of reading & writing Arabic to absolute beginners from a broad age range by using an assimilative phonic approach. Extensive written exercises give students ample opportunity to put into practice the skills they have learned enabling them to build up confidence in reading & writing vocalised Arabic text. The various vowel sounds & other markings are colour coded to assist the reader further. The book concludes with some short passages of dialogue to help the learner begin to develop confidence in speaking." ...

The Key to Arabic Book Two" builds on the reading & writing skills taught in the first book in the series by introducing students to simple sentence structures & key aspects of Arabic grammar together with a basic vocabulary of well over three hundred words & expressions. Students are taught how to greet people & say goodbye how to introduce themselves & describe where they live as well as speaking about their nationality. They are also taught some aspects of everyday etiquette. Through this book students will gain an understanding of non-verbal & verbal sentences & will be introduced to past & present tense verbs in their simplest singular forms. They will also learn about attached & detached singular pronouns uses of the three different cases (nominative accusative & genitive) masculine & feminine nouns & adjectives interrogatives (questioning words) adverbs prepositions & many other points of grammar. Explanations are kept short & simple & the use of colour coding throughout the book will assist students in learning to recognise the various case endings & verb conjugations more readily. Extensive exercises throughout the book provide ample opportunity for the reinforcement & application of the topics covered." ...

After long voyages encountering hurricanes & sea monsters Criston Vora from Tierra & Saan of Uraba race to the legendary promised land of Terravitae. Saans quest is to find the Key to Creation a weapon that may defeat Urabas enemies & Criston wants vengeance against the monstrous Leviathan that ruined his life long ago. Back home two opposing continents & religions clash for the remnants of a sacred city unleashing their hatred in a war that could end both civilisations. Queen Anjine & Soldan-Shah Omra are driven by mutual loathing heaping atrocity upon atrocity in an escalating conflict that only their gods can end. & amidst the carnage the secretive Saedrans follow their own agenda manipulating both sides with the ultimate goal of completing the Map of All Things which will bring about the return of the worlds Creator. ...

This is a handy volume covering all students grammar needs up to GCSE/ Standard Grade. An ideal reference & revision aid The Key to French Grammar" is the companion volume to the popular " Vocabulary for GCSE French". The essential grammar points are presented clearly throughout with self-checking exercises to reinforce understanding. It is affordably priced for individual purchase." ...

' Our spy in Cairo is the greatest hero of them all.. .' Field Marshal Erwin Rommel September 1942 He is known to the Germans as ' Sphinx' to others as Alex Wolff a European businessman. He arrives suddenly in Cairo from out of the desert armed with a radio set a lethal blade & a copy of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca -- a ruthless man with a burning relentless conviction that he will win at all costs. The stakes are high for the survival of the British campaign in North Africa is in the balance. Only Major William Vandam an intelligence officer & the beautiful courtesan Elene can put an end to Wolff's brilliant clandestine reports of British troop movements & strategic plans. As Rommel's troops come closer to victory Vandam edges nearer to Wolff & the crucial key. Follett builds tension & suspense to a nerve-tearing pitch as he follows the adversaries across the infernal desert to a confrontation which will determine who wins -- & loses -- in this deathly struggle. ...

The fifth title in this gripping series about Omri & his plastic North American Indian -- Little Bull -- who comes alive when Omri puts him in a cupboard Omri & his father travel back in time to find Little Bull & his people in deep trouble torn between staying in the West & facing extinction or starting a long trek to a new life in Canada. Omris final parting with Little Bull is incredibly moving yet the book is also very funny. We meet other favourite characters as well as some new ones & there are wonderful descriptive passages about Little Bulls longhouse & the Iroquois lifestyle. Even though this seems like the end of the story Lynne does have ideas for a sequel. ...

Murderous Maths" has been given a gorgeous new cover look. For readers scared of squares & perplexed by primes the next in the unchallenged " Murderous Maths" series " Numbers: The Key to the Universe" reveals how you could win a million dollars & become famous forever (twice). Meanwhile they must pit their wits against evil Professor Fiendishs Number Chain & things get ugly when the gangsters meet the unlucky number 13. Using a host of hilarious characters Kjartan Poskitt presents all the tricks tips & shortcuts to maths they dont teach at school." ...

Robert Skidelsky's Keynes: The Return of the Master" shows how the great economist's ideas not only explain why the current financial crisis occurred
- but are our best way out. " One would expect brokers to be wrong. If in addition to their other inside advantages they were capable of good advice clearly they would have retired long ago with a large fortune". (John Maynard Keynes). When unbridled capitalism falters is there an alternative? The twentieth century's most influential economist tells us that there is. John Maynard Keynes argued that an unmanaged market system is inherently unstable because of irreduceable uncertainty; that fiscal & monetary ammunition is needed to counter economic shocks; & that governments need to maintain enough total spending power in the economy to minimize the chance of serious recessions happening. " The great economist's theories have never been more relevant.. .and Robert Skidelsky is the guide of choice...A must read". (Paul Krugman " Observer"). " Keynes's economic policies helped lift Britain from its 1930s slump. This accessible timely study argues he could do the same again". (Dominic Lawson " Sunday Times"). " Masterly.. .conveys complex ideas with clarity & controlled anger". (Oliver Kamm " The Times"). " Skidelsky knows more about Keynes than anyone alive.. .he is righteous in his thunder.. .provocative.. .refreshing". (Dwight Gardner " The New York Times"). " Thought-provoking.. .the best account I have read of the development of the credit crunch". (Samuel Brittan " Financial Times"). Robert Skidelsky is Emeritus Professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick. His three volume biography of the economist John Maynard Keynes (1983 1992 2000) received numerous prizes including the Lionel Gelber Prize for International Relations & the Council on Foreign Relations Prize for International Relations. He is also the author of the " The World After Communism" (1995)."
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When the Court clockmaker Mr Urseau is found dead in his workshop
- a dagger in his chest & a key clutched in his hand
- rumours

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