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The landmark of many cities is the cathedral. Some had their
beginnings as monastic buildings, have stood for nearly a thousand
years, and remain essential icons, or even emblems, of a city's
character. Yet not all cathedrals look alike, and indeed these
buildings were often the pioneers of new architecture as it
developed over the centuries. Here, Cathedral Architecture takes
the reader on a journey through time, enjoying the architectural
experience of the styles of the Normans, Early English, Decorated
Gothic, Perpendicular Gothic, and English Renaissance through to
modern day. A beautifully illustrated guide featuring many of
Britain's best-loved cathedrals.
Scott Adkins and Dolph Lundgren star in this action thriller
directed by Eric Styles. When a mysterious river monster in China
attacks and kills several people, scientist Travis Preston (Adkins)
travels out to investigate. When he arrives in the small fishing
village he discovers, to his dismay, notorious hunter Harker
(Lundgren) is also searching for the creature but with very
different methods. If Travis can find the monster first he intends
to capture it and study its existence; if Harker finds it he
intends to kill it. Who will get there first?
Three classic films starring comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver
Hardy. In 'The Dancing Masters' (1943), Stan (Laurel) and Ollie
(Hardy) are owners of a dance school, but are evicted for
non-payment of rent. To raise money, Ollie tries an insurance scam
which involves inflicting injuries on Stan, but the inept pair soon
find themselves mixed up with local gangsters. Watch out for
appearances by long-running Marx Brothers' foil Margaret Dumont and
a youthful Robert Mitchum. In 'A-haunting We Will Go' (1942),
Laurel and Hardy unknowingly offer to help a bunch of crooks
smuggle a wanted man past the police in a coffin. Unfortunately,
the casket gets mixed up with one used by a stage musician, leading
to a comic chase. Finally, in 'The Bullfighters' (1945), Stan and
Ollie are two detectives looking for a female criminal in Mexico.
Stan gets mistaken for a famous matador and is forced to show his
prowess in the bullring.
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Soul Taken (Hardcover)
Patricia Briggs
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Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild (Hardcover)
Jacqueline Briggs Martin, June Jo Lee; Illustrated by Julie Wilson; Afterword by Sandor Katz
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Soul Taken (Paperback)
Patricia Briggs
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The Karamazov Brothers (Paperback)
Fyodor Dostoevsky; Translated by Constance Garnett; Introduction by A.D.P. Briggs; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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Translated by Constance Garnett, with an Introduction by A. D. P.
Briggs. As Fyodor Karamazov awaits an amorous encounter, he is
violently done to death. The three sons of the old debauchee are
forced to confront their own guilt or complicity. Who will own to
parricide? The reckless and passionate Dmitri? The corrosive
intellectual Ivan? Surely not the chaste novice monk Alyosha? The
search reveals the divisions which rack the brothers, yet
paradoxically unite them. Around the writhings of this one
dysfunctional family Dostoevsky weaves a dense network of social,
psychological and philosophical relationships. At the same time he
shows - from the opening 'scandal' scene in the monastery to a
personal appearance by an eccentric Devil - that his dramatic
skills have lost nothing of their edge. The Karamazov Brothers,
completed a few months before Dostoevsky's death in 1881, remains
for many the high point of his genius as novelist and chronicler of
the modern malaise. It cast a long shadow over D. H. Lawrence,
Thomas Mann, Albert Camus, and other giants of twentieth-century
European literature.
Three brand new adventures featuring Christopher Eccleston as the
Ninth Doctor. 1.1 Sphere of Freedom. On the Sphere of Freedom, the
Doctor is about to shut down an evil Immersive Games business
empire. He’s assisted by a valiant galley chef called Nova. But
his plan spectacularly fails… And who exactly is Audrey? 1.2
Cataclysm. Nova is dislocated in time while the Time Eddies are out
of control. Meanwhile, the Doctor is about to face the end of the
universe. Or is that just the Battle of Waterloo? 1.3 Food Fight.
The TARDIS is starting to get a little crowded! Audrey finds
herself haunted by a ghostly Doctor. Cast: Christopher Eccleston
(The Doctor), Camilla Beeput (Nova), Jayne McKenna (Audrey), Clare
Corbett (Ravager), Ben Lee (Lieutenant Farraday), Anjella
MacKintosh (AI/President/Café Owner), Jamie Parker (Captain
Halloran), Dan Starkey (Marcus Aurelius Gallius). Other parts
played by members of the cast.
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The House of the Dead / The Gambler (Paperback)
Fyodor Dostoevsky; Translated by Constance Garnett; Introduction by A.D.P. Briggs; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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Translated by Constance Garnett with an introduction by Anthony
Briggs. Dostoevsky's fascination for mental breakdown and violence
(20 murders in his four main novels) was based on his own life, and
these two unmistakably autobiographical works bear this out. The
House of the Dead is fiction, but based on his four years in a
Siberian prison. An educated upper-class man is condemned to live
among criminals and brutal guards, with arbitrary punishments,
lousy food, disgusting living conditions, hard toil and many
floggings. Somehow he avoids bitterness and recrimination; faith in
humanity survives. With its breadth of characterisation, acute
sense of detail and strong narrative interest, this work can still
shock, entertain and inspire. In The Gambler we see the Russian
community in a German spa town. Drawn to the casino, Alexey becomes
obsessed with roulette. In a gripping story, full of psychological
interest, his growing mania eclipses even his interest in Polina, a
heroine of demonic and vibrant sexuality. Dostoevsky himself was
rescued from a similar gambling obsession by the young stenographer
who took down this work at his dictation and married him soon
afterwards.
It’s early morning and there’s a whole new day ahead. How will
it unfold? The baby will feed, hopefully she’ll sleep; Helen
looks out of the window. The Long Form is the story of two people
composing a day together. It is a day of movements and
improvisations, common and uncommon rhythms, stopping and starting
again. As the morning progresses, a book – The History of Tom
Jones by Henry Fielding – gets delivered, and the scope of the
day widens further. Matters of care-work share ground with matters
of friendship, housing, translation, aesthetics and creativity.
Small incidents of the day revive some of the oldest preoccupations
of the novel: the force of social circumstance, the power of names,
the meaning of duration and the work of love. With lightness and
precision, Kate Briggs renews Henry Fielding’s proposition for
what a novel can be, combining fiction and essay to write an
extraordinary domestic novel of far-reaching ideas.
Explore the world of crime and punishment Police, forensics, and
detective stories dominate our TV screens and bookshelves--from
fictional portrayals such as Silence of the Lambs and Law and Order
to lurid accounts of real-life super-criminals like Pablo Escobar
and Al Capone. As well as being horribly fascinating, knowledge of
what makes criminals tick is crucial to governments, who spend
billions of dollars each year trying to keep their people safe.
Criminology brings disciplines like psychology, biology, and
economics together to help police and society solve crimes--and to
prevent them before they even happen. The new edition of
Criminology For Dummies shines a light into the dark recesses of
the criminal mind and goes behind-the-scenes with society's
response to crime, putting you right on the mean streets with cops
and criminals alike. Along the way, you'll learn everything a
rookie needs to survive, including basic definitions of what a
crime is and how it's measured; common criminal motivations,
thinking, and traits; elementary crime-solving techniques; the
effects on and rights of victims; and more. Understand types of
crime, from white-collar to organized to terror attacks Follow
law-enforcement officials and agencies as they hunt the bad guys
Meet key players in criminal justice and see how and why the guilty
are punished Check out jobs in the field Whether you plan to enter
the criminal justice field or just want to know more about what
turns some people to the dark side--and how the thin blue line
fights back--this is your perfect guide to criminology basics.
A guide to the great big family drama that takes up most of the
first book of our Bibles. How can you read it wisely, and know what
to look out for? This Really Useful Guide to Genesis 12-50 unpacks
the fascinating family stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph.
Richard S. Briggs takes us on a tour of these characters' lives,
suggesting different ways of approaching the stories to draw out
different facets and looking at how God can be found throughout.
With a discussion of the historical background of Genesis and a
detailed look at a few key passages, this book will increase your
biblical knowledge and make you more aware of God's presence in
everyday life.
Presents a new philosophy of gender categories, going beyond binary
oppositions Introduces some novel concepts, such as 'gender feels'
and applies hermeneutical injustice theory to gender One of the
first books to use analytic philosophy to disentangle a lot of the
confusing debates around gender, which are still rooted in
physiological differences
Choosing the right method of contraception can be confusing: you
need to consider your lifestyle, personal preference, any health
conditions you might have, and how effective each method is at
preventing pregnancy. Discussing options with your doctor may seem
daunting, and information on social media can be misinformed and
overwhelming. This handy guide, written by two experts in Sexual
and Reproductive Health, will answer all your questions about
contraception, helping you decide what works best for you. The
authors walk you through every method of contraception, with
information on how it works, how to use it correctly and how
effective it is. The authors also explain how and when conception
can occur during the menstrual cycle, how life stage can affect
your choice, and how hormonal contraception can be used to help
other health conditions. From the pill to the condom and everything
in between, pick what's right for you.
One day, an Elephant offers a Bad Baby a ride through the town, and so begins a delicious adventure and a "rumpetting" chase. But when the Elephant realizes that the Bad Baby has forgotten his manners, the chase ends with a BUMP . . . and tea for everyone! A classic story all babies, toddlers and their parents will love, warmly and wittily illustrated by Raymond Briggs.
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