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The Swans of Ypres
(Hardcover)
Jeff Hatwell, Elspeth Langford; Illustrated by Catherine Gordon
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Reform, by definition, is not a complete break with tradition, but
a determination by scholars, activists, politicians and critical
thinkers to re-claim the tenets of their faith. Muslim communities
have historically displayed a tendency to preserve the status quo.
By contrast, the individuals and movements in Islam and the
Question of Reform are determined-often at great personal risk-to
push aside existing political and social elites and the
historically accepted interpretations of Islam and its place in
society. The perspectives examined in this volume avoid superficial
or apologetic examinations of Islam's political and social role.
Instead, they meticulously scrutinise the religion's public role,
often questioning the validity of dogmas that have acted as tools
of empowerment for existing elites for centuries.
Have interactive fun with baby and very young children introducing
the story of Jesus' birth with its rustling and sounds to make.
This simple and colourful tactile cloth book is perfect for sharing
during storytime to encourage chatting about the Christmas story
with Mary and Joseph, the birth of Jesus in a humble stable, the
angels visit to the shepherds and the visit of the wise men. An
exciting book for story time at Christmas time for little hands to
spot things and explore. The Crinkles series of cloth books have an
irresistible crinkling sound to stimulate active senses in the
developmental steps from birth.
A carefully selected collection of prayers are presented in a
bright and colourful picture book format that is perfect for young
children. With beautiful illustrations and sweet, rhyming text, My
Very First Prayers makes prayer easy and accessible for young
children. This charming book encourages children to talk to God and
share their lives with Him. The new paperback format also makes
this a perfect gift for churches looking for prize giving or gift
and award ideas.
A colourful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike
Barfield and Jess Bradley. The hilarious minds behind A Day in the
Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again - this time
to give a taste of the daily lives of the people, animals and
objects who made history. Featuring a day in the life of early
humans as they paint mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce
gladiator battling in the Colosseum and the first woman in space.
And not forgetting the animals of history - from an Egyptian cat
(worshipped as a god, of course) to an albatross flying over Rapa
Nui and a dog in the trenches of the First World War. Readers can
also discover the stories behind famous constructions, including
the Great Wall of China and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and delve
into the secret diaries of a Viking, Isaac Newton's cat and the
wooden panel that became the Mona Lisa. With over 90 entries told
in the friendly, informative style of Mike Barfield and brought to
life by Jess Bradley's brilliantly funny illustrations, this book
will have children learning and laughing as they go.
"The Rough Riders" is Roosevelt's account of his adventures in the
Spanish-American War, and it was a bestseller immediately when it
was published in 1899. The Rough Riders were a uniquely American
crew of cowboys, scholars, land speculators, American Indians, and
African Americans, and this volume chronicles their triumphs and
defeats with riveting and engrossing detail.
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