Essays bring out the important and complex roles played by Anglo-Saxon churchmen, including Bede and lesser-known figures. Both episcopal and abbatial authority were of fundamental importance to the development of the Christian church in Anglo-Saxon England. Bishops and heads of monastic houses were invested with a variety of types of power and influence. Their actions, decisions, and writings could change not only their own institutions, but also the national church, while their interaction with the king and his court affected wider contemporary society. Theories of ecclesiastical leadership were expounded in contemporary texts and documents. But how far did image or ideal reflect reality? How much room was there for individuals to use their office to promote new ideas? The papers in this volumeillustrate the important roles played by individual leading ecclesiastics in England, both within the church and in the wider political sphere, from the late seventh to the mid eleventh century. The undeniable authority of Bede and Bishop AEthelwold is demonstrated but also the influence of less-familiar figures such as Bishop Wulfsige of Sherborne, Archbishop Ecgberht of York and St Leoba. The book draws on both textual and material evidence to show the influence (by both deed and reputation) of powerful personalities not only on the developing institutions of the English church but also on the secular politics of their time. Contributors: Alexander R. Rumble, Nicholas J.Higham, Martyn J. Ryan, Cassandra Rhodes, Allan Scott McKinley, Dominik Wassenhoven, Gale R. Owen-Crocker, Debby Banham, Joyce Hill.

Academy Award-nominated Norwegian drama based on explorer Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 expedition in which he journeyed across the Pacific Ocean on a raft from South America to Polynesia. Heyerdahl (Pål Sverre Hagen) aims to prove his theory that the Hanau epe, an ancient Peruvian tribe, settled on the Polynesian islands 1500 years ago. To do so, he builds a raft named Kon-Tiki which resembles the type of vessel the tribe would have had the technology to make. Then, with five crew members and a parrot he sets off from Peru and takes to the ocean, despite the fact he is unable to swim or sail, to show that such a journey would have been possible even in the pre-Columbian era. During the 4300 nautical mile-voyage he and his crew encounter numerous difficulties. Will they make it safely to Polynesia and prove Heyerdahl's theory?

Canals reached their zenith in the eighteenth century during the Industrial Revolution, before the arrival of the railways usurped their position, whereupon a number of them fell into disrepair and disuse. For many years forgotten, canals and waterways have enjoyed an enormous resurgence in popularity as the recent leisure industry has placed them once more at the forefront of a lively community. This fascinating book delves into the murkiest criminal cases to occur or be associated with the canals and waterways of Britain, including many high-profile murders, and considering other crimes such as pick-pocketing, robberies, drunkenness and assaults. Also looking at the use of canal crime in film and literature, this illustrated history offers a chilling glimpse into the criminal past.

The hospitality industry is booming - and this book will help you figure out how to get involved. Every year, there are new hotels being developed and more positions looking to be filled. Large scale events need to be hosted, and weddings are never put on hold.This book will help introduce you to all of the aspects of the Event Industry. You will learn about the mechanism of hotel management, events planning, and wedding planning, as well as how to motivate your staff, areas of career development - and so much more! In just a matter of pages, it will become your go to guide for everything involving the event industry, whether you're just trying to start a career in the system, or you're trying to reinvigorate your long standing relationship with the men and women involved in such a career. #Eventprofs gives you a blueprint for planning and executing any of the three most popular careers in events, wedding or hotel management with flair and without any unexpected surprises.

Why, in the final part of Le Morte D'Arthur, did Sir Thomas Malory place the gravely wounded King Arthur into the hands of his most implacable adversary - his sister Morgan le Fay? Beyond Camlann offers an insightful elucidation of this most enduring of literary mysteries.

A thrilling tale of aventure and courage in which a small mouse and his animal friends set out to find his father who became separated from his family during a violent night storm. They believe he is lost in a neglected, overgrown and sinister old orchard that has an evil reputation as the haunt of fierce predators. The story evolves on two levels. In the first instance it is an adventure story that will capture children's imagination and will bring them enjoyment. At another level, it conveys the message that with a cause to believe in and the help of friends even the smallest and most timid can achieve something worthwhile.

In the London of 1305, a chance meeting between Jonathan Payntour, a young Englishman, and Sir William Wallace, the Scottish patriot brought there in chains to stand trial for acts of war against King Edward 1, sets in train a series of events that lead Jonathan away from the normality and safety of his life in London. Considered by some from whom he seeks help to be a dangerous tool of the English king, he risks imprisonment and worse as he journeys to war-torn Scotland in search of a man who may not even be there.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Shropshire's reputation as one of England's most haunted counties is certainly well founded... and all manner of ghosts, ghouls and phantoms inhabit the ancient towns and villages, ruined castles adn rolling countryside. From wicked stepmothers and vicious outlaws to gentle giants and heroic Civil War soldiers, Haunted Shropshire will take the reader on a spooky journey around this historic county. All areas of Shropshire are covered, with a special guided 'ghost walk' around Shrewsbury, the county town, which is crammed with spectres and spirits. Illustrated with a range of beautiful line drawings, this title is ideal for anyone who wants to explore the ghostly side of Shropshire.

This fascinating volume takes a look at some of the strange and unexplained hauntings reported across Britain's canal and waterways network: echoes in dark tunnels; stone steps stained red with blood spilled long ago; ghostly footsteps accompanying barges beneath a bridge... Mixing long-established ghostly tales with first-hand accounts, Allan Scott-Davies presents a grisly collection of supernatural stories. From the screaming ghost near Market Drayton to the Roman soldier in Chester guarding the canal, the drowning man at Lapworth and the white lady of the Hatton flight, all is revealed with a map of locations and, for some of the more haunted sites, a guided tour map. This illustrated book is sure to delight lovers of the waterways and paranormal alike.