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We think we know the story of the Titanic--the once majestic and
supposedly unsinkable ship that struck an iceberg on its maiden
voyage from Britain to America--but very little has been written
about the vessel's 705 survivors. How did the events of that
horrific night in the icy waters of the North Atlantic affect the
lives of those who lived to tell the tale?
Drawing on a wealth of previously unpublished letters, memoirs,
diaries, and interviews with their family members, award-winning
journalist Andrew
Wilson brings to life the survivors' colorful voices, from the
famous, like heiress Madeleine Astor, to the lesser known
second-and third-class passengers, such as the Navratil brothers,
who were traveling under assumed names because they were being
abducted by their father.
More than one hundred years after that fateful voyage, "Shadow of
the Titanic" adds an important new dimension to this enduringly
captivating story.
In this skillfully researched book, Andrew Wilson explains how 7
historic events in 1776 shaped today’s post-Christian West and
equips believers to share God’s truth in the current social
landscape.
Abstract theology is overrated, for God can be found in even the
most ordinary of things. Jesus used things like a lily, sparrow,
and sheep to teach about the kingdom of God. And in the Old
Testament, God repeatedly describes himself and his saving work in
relation to physical things such as a rock, horn, or eagle. In God
of All Things, pastor and author Andrew Wilson invites you to
rediscover God in this way, too--through ordinary, everyday things.
He explores the idea of a material world and presents a variety of
created marvels that reveal the gospel in everyday life and fuel
worship and joy in God--marvels like: Dust: the image of God Horns:
the salvation of God Donkeys: the peace of God Water: the life of
God Viruses: the problem of God Cities: the kingdom of God God of
All Things will leave you with a deeper understanding of Scripture,
the world you live in, and the God who made it all.
When Alexander McQueen committed suicide in February 2010, aged
just 40, a shocked world mourned the loss of its most visionary
fashion designer. McQueen had risen from humble beginnings as the
youngest child of an East London taxi driver to scale the heights
of fame, fortune and glamour. He designed clothes for the world's
most beautiful women including Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. In
business he created a multi-million pound luxury brand that became
a favourite with both celebrities and royalty, most famously the
Duchess of Cambridge who wore a McQueen dress on her wedding day.
But behind the confident facade and bad-boy image, lay a sensitive
soul who struggled to survive in the ruthless world of fashion. As
the pressures of work intensified, so McQueen became increasingly
dependent on the drugs that contributed to his tragic end.
Meanwhile, in his private life, his failure to find lasting love
with a string of boyfriends only added to his despair. And then
there were the dark secrets that haunted his sleep... A modern-day
fairy tale infused with the darkness of a Greek tragedy, Alexander
McQueen: Blood Beneath the Skin is soon to be adapted for film,
directed by Andrew Haigh (45 Years). This book tells the
sensational story of McQueen's rise from his hard East London
upbringing to the hedonistic world of fashion. Those closest to the
designer - his family, friends and lovers - have spoken for the
first time about the man they knew, a fragmented and insecure
individual, a lost boy who battled to gain entry into a world that
ultimately destroyed him.
Who saw him die? I, said the fly, with my little eye. I saw him
die. An astonishingly beautiful setting on the island of Skye. A
gathering of fascinating guests at a hunting lodge set to enjoy
abundant hospitality. And a double murder. A household in chaos . .
. No one is allowed to leave. A tantalising new case for Agatha
Christie to solve. Praise for Andrew Wilson and his detective
series featuring Agatha Christie: 'I loved it. I loved the setting
and the plot was SO clever. I stopped trying to outguess Andrew
Wilson and just enjoyed the ride.' - ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Fiendishly
well-plotted, hugely entertaining - one feels Agatha Christie would
have been delighted' - LUCY FOLEY, bestselling author of The
Hunting Party 'A heart of darkness beats within this sparkling
series. Fizzy with charm yet edge with menace, Andrew Wilson's
Christie novels do Dame Agatha proud' A. J. FINN, bestselling
author of The Woman in the Window 'Beautifully written. Both
lyrical and compelling. I felt as though I was walking by Agatha
Christie's side' JANE CORRY 'An affectionate homage to Agatha
Christie's desert dramas with a cheeky nod to Paul Bowles' The
Sheltering Sky. A superior blend of fact and fiction . . . A must
for connoisseurs of Golden Age crime fiction' SEAN O'CONNOR 'There
is no reason why this excellent series shouldn't run till the sun
don't shine' EVENING STANDARD 'While Wilson tempts providence by
inviting comparison with the real Agatha Christie, on the evidence
of this book he succeeds admirably' DAILY MAIL 'He shares with the
great Dame the gift of sheer readability' S MAGAZINE 'Five stars .
. . Brilliantly plotted, stylishly written. A treat!' AMANDA CRAIG
Since 1997 Luciano Giubbilei has been creating serenely beautiful
gardens in locations on three continents. Giubbilei is known for
the understated elegance of his designs, but is constantly evolving
his style and approach, both in response to individual clients and
as his ideas develop. His work draws on his Italian heritage,
especially the Renaissance gardens of the Villa Gamberaia in
Tuscany, and a distinctively classical combination of restraint and
opulent materials. This book - now published in paperback for the
first time - explores 12 significant gardens from Giubbilei's
portfolio, including the garden that won him a gold medal at the
world-famous Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in
2009. The locations vary from private residences in London and
Barcelona to corporate headquarters in Geneva and a holiday home in
Morocco. Each project is fully documented, from the preparation of
mood boards and initial sketches to final planting and finishing.
As Tom Stuart-Smith notes in his foreword, Giubbilei's gardens are
characterized by their 'quiet aura of calm and poise' and their
'restful confidence' 'The gardens are like the man, impeccably
turned out, suave and urbane in a gentle way, quietly assertive but
never bossy. Sophisticated and thoroughly Italian. ... [His style]
provides a form of instant theatre, where the designer forges
places, conjures atmosphere and creates spaces out of nothing. This
is great art.' Separate sections on the design process, site
development, nursery production and the sourcing of plants, as well
as on the artists and craftsmen with whom Giubbilei collaborates,
offer a fascinating insight into his working methods and sources of
inspiration. Accessibly written by a leading garden professional
and fully illustrated with planting plans, behind-the-scenes images
and atmospheric photographs by Steven Wooster, this beautiful book
is the definitive work on the gardens of an acclaimed designer.
There is no greater pursuit, no greater journey, and no greater
joy than discovering the extraordinary character of God.
"Incomparable" explores sixty names and descriptions of our
creator. Each chapter is filled with profound Biblical insights and
revelations that will inspire and enrich your faith. "Selah"
moments allow for a time of reflection and worship. And practical
applications connect each truth with your daily life. Throughout,
"Incomparable "unfolds the greatest wonder our minds and hearts
will ever contemplate.
Immerse yourself in His character. Delve into the depths of His
presence. And experience a God that is truly beyond compare.
Looking for answers to those big faith questions? If God, Then
What?' is a profound, quirky and amusing take on life's biggest
questions. We encounter truth by sharing stories and asking
questions. Andrew Wilson asks nine big questions about truth,
origins and redemption, and wonders aloud about the possible
answers, offering a fresh way of looking at life and a different
way of communicating the gospel. As he ponders those questions with
you, the author will leave you with a fresh, new and exciting
perspective on the life-giving gospel of Christ.
A comprehensive and revelatory history of modern Belarus-from
independence to Lukashenka's contested 2020 re-election "Andrew
Wilson has done all students of European politics a great service
by making the history of Belarus comprehensible, and by showing how
the future of Belarus might be different than its present."-Timothy
Snyder, author of Bloodlands Protests continue in Belarus in the
aftermath of 2020's fraught presidential election. In this updated
edition of his exploration of Belarus's complicated road to
nationhood since it gained independence in 1991, Andrew Wilson has
added two new chapters that reveal the extent of Aliaksandr
Lukashenka's grip on power, the growth of the opposition movement
and the violent crackdown that followed the vote. Wilson also
examines the prospects for Europe as a whole of either Lukashenka's
downfall or his survival with Russian support.
Patricia Highsmith - author of STRANGERS ON A TRAIN and THE
TALENTED MR RIPLEY - had more than her fair share of secrets.
During her life, she felt uncomfortable about discussing the source
of her fiction and refused to answer questions about her private
life. Yet after her death in February 1995, Highsmith left behind a
vast archive of personal documents - diaries, notebooks and letters
- which detail the links between her life and her work. Drawing on
these intimate papers, together with material gleaned from her
closest friends and lovers, Andrew Wilson has written the first
biography of an author described by Graham Greene as the 'poet of
apprehension'. Wilson illuminates the dark corners of Highsmith's
life, casts light on mysteries of the creative process and reveals
the secrets that the writer chose to keep hidden until after her
death.
'Fiendishly well-plotted, hugely entertaining - one feels Agatha
Christie would have been delighted' - LUCY FOLEY, bestselling
author of The Hunting Party I'm Mrs Christie. I think you are
expecting me... Baghdad, 1928. Agatha leaves England for the
far-flung destination, determined to investigate an unresolved
mystery: two year ago, the explorer and the writer Gertrude Bell
died there from a drugs overdose. At the time, the authorities
believed that Bell had taken her own life, but a letter now
unearthed reveals she was afraid someone wants to kill her... In
her letter, Bell suggests that if she were to die the best place to
look for her murderer would be Ur, the archaeological site in
ancient Mesopotamia famous for its Great Death Pit. But as Agatha
stealthily begins to look into the death of Gertrude Bell, she soon
discovers the mission is not without its risks. And she has to use
all her skills to try and outwit a killer who is determined to stay
hidden among the desert sands... 'A heart of darkness beats within
this sparkling series. Fizzy with charm yet edge with menace,
Andrew Wilson's Christie novels do Dame Agatha proud' A. J. FINN,
bestselling author of The Woman in the Window 'Beautifully written.
Both lyrical and compelling. I felt as though I was walking by
Agatha Christie's side' JANE CORRY 'An affectionate homage to
Agatha Christie's desert dramas with a cheeky nod to Paul Bowles'
The Sheltering Sky. A superior blend of fact and fiction, it's a
hugely entertaining riot of red herrings, poisonous plots and
boiling passions under the white hot desert sun. A must for
connoisseurs of Golden Age crime fiction' SEAN O'CONNOR 'There is
no reason why this excellent series shouldn't run till the sun
don't shine' EVENING STANDARD 'While Wilson tempts providence by
inviting comparison with the real Agatha Christie, on the evidence
of this book he succeeds admirably' DAILY MAIL 'He shares with the
great Dame the gift of sheer readability' S MAGAZINE 'Five stars .
. . Brilliantly plotted, stylishly written. A treat!' AMANDA CRAIG
As in many postcommunist states, politics in Ukraine revolves
around the issue of national identity. Ukrainian nationalists see
themselves as one of the world's oldest and most civilized peoples,
as "older brothers" to the younger Russian culture.Yet Ukraine
became independent only in 1991, and Ukrainians often feel like a
minority in their own country, where Russian is still the main
language heard on the streets of the capital, Kiev. This book is a
comprehensive guide to modern Ukraine and to the versions of its
past propagated by both Russians and Ukrainians. Andrew Wilson
provides the most acute, informed, and up-to-date account available
of the Ukrainians and their country. Concentrating on the complex
relation between Ukraine and Russia, the book begins with the myth
of common origin in the early medieval era, then looks closely at
the Ukrainian experience under the tsars and Soviets, the
experience of minorities in the country, and the path to
independence in 1991. Wilson also considers the history of Ukraine
since 1991 and the continuing disputes over identity, culture, and
religion. He examines the economic collapse under the first
president, Leonid Kravchuk, and the attempts at recovery under his
successor, Leonid Kuchma. Wilson explores the conflicts in
Ukrainian society between the country's Eurasian roots and its
Western aspirations, as well as the significance of the
presidential election of November 1999.
'A brilliant idea to turn a "lady novelist" into a sleuth . . . a
fascinating blend of biography, intrigue and melodrama . . .
Ingenious' EVENING STANDARD 'Set on a luxury ocean liner and in an
opulent hotel, this clever whodunit is a fitting tribute to
Christie' -The Lady In January 1927 - and still recovering from the
harrowing circumstances surrounding her disappearance a month
earlier - Agatha Christie sets sail on an ocean liner bound for the
Canary Islands. She has been sent there by the British Secret
Intelligence Service to investigate the death of one of its agents,
whose partly mummified body has been found in a cave. Early one
morning, on the passage to Tenerife, Agatha witnesses a woman throw
herself from the ship into the sea. At first, nobody connects the
murder of the young man on Tenerife with the suicide of a mentally
unstable heiress. Yet, soon after she checks into the glamorous
Taoro Hotel situated in the lush Orotava Valley, Agatha uncovers a
series of dark secrets. The famous writer has to use her novelist's
talent for plotting to outwit an enemy who possesses a very
different kind of evil. 'The queen of crime is the central
character in this audacious mystery, which reinvents the story of
her mysterious disappearance with thrilling results' GUARDIAN What
readers are saying about Andrew Wilson's books: 'Wilson not only
knows his subject but he deftly moves the tale away from mere
literary ventriloquism and into darker territory. Great fun, too'
Observer 'A crafty whodunit worthy of the queen of mystery herself
. . . . Wilson does a superior job of balancing surprising plot
developments with a sensitive portrayal of his lead's inner life'
Publishers Weekly 'The initial premise of the story is pure genius,
and when the reader realises by the end of chapter one whose head
they are inside, goose bumps are guaranteed to occur' Greg,
Goodreads, 4 stars 'A darkly twisting tale of murder and
manipulation' Erin Britton, NetGalley, 4 stars
Spirit and Sacrament by pastor and author Andrew Wilson is an
impassioned call to join together two traditions that are
frequently and unnecessarily kept separate. It is an invitation to
pursue the best of both worlds in worship, the Eucharistic and the
charismatic, with the grace of God at the center. Wilson envisions
church services in which healing testimonies and prayers of
confession coexist, the congregation sings When I Survey the
Wondrous Cross followed by Happy Day, and creeds move the soul
while singing moves the body. He imagines a worship service that
could come out of the book of Acts: Young men see visions, old men
dream dreams, sons and daughters prophesy, and they all come
together to the same Table and go on their way rejoicing. In short,
Spirit and Sacrament is an appeal to bring out of the church's
storehouse all of its treasures, so that God's people can worship
our unrivaled Savior with sacraments and spiritual gifts, raised
hands and lowered faces.
In the early hours of 15 April 1912, after the majestic liner
Titanic had split apart and the 1,500 men, women and children
struggled to stay alive in the freezing Atlantic, the sea was alive
with the sound of screaming. Then, as the ship sank to the ocean
floor and the passengers slowly died from hypothermia, a deathly
silence settled over the sea. Yet the echoes of that night
reverberated through the lives of each of the 705 survivors. Shadow
of the Titanictells the extraordinary stories of some of those who
survived. Although we think we know the story of the Titanic - the
famously unsinkable ship that hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage
from Britain to America in April 1912 - little has been written
about what happened to the survivors after the tragedy. How did the
loss of the ship shape the lives of the people who survived? How
did those who were saved feel about those who perished? And how did
they remember that terrible night, in effect a disaster that has
been likened to the destruction of a small town? Timed to coincide
with the 100thanniversary of the sinking, Shadow of the
Titanicsheds new light on this enduringly fascinating story, by
showing how the disaster continued to shape the lives of a
cross-section of passengers who escaped the sinking ship.
The Art of War has been a source of great strategical inspiration
throughout the ages. Focusing on military strategy, psychology and
tactics, each section concentrates on a different facet of warfare
and draws out important themes such as communication, strength and
positioning. Believed to have been written by Chinese strategist
Sun Tzu, The Art of War is highly regarded amongst Chinese culture,
but its enduring wisdom has had a far-reaching impact all over the
world. FLAME TREE's Great Works That Shape Our World is a new
series of definitive books drawing on ancient, medieval and modern
writing. Offering a fund of essential knowledge, and spell-binding
stories it satisfies every facet of human interest: scientific,
philosophical, sociological, romantic, dramatic and mysterious.
From the ancient wisdom of the Mahabharata to the curious power of
Don Quixote, Boccaccio's Decameron and Melville's classic Moby
Dick, from the scientific wonders of Isaac Newton and Albert
Einstein to the great thinkers of Western and Asian philosophy.
Created to entertain, inform and enrich, the new series brings
infinite variety to refresh the mind, presented in beautiful
editions for the modern market. Each book features a new,
accessible introduction, specially written for these editions,
placing the book in context both as part of the new series, and
highlighting its special contribution to the advancement of human
understanding; they examine the significance of each work, their
impact at time of publication, and their influence today.
Current educational reforms have given rise to various types of
"educational Taylorism," which encourage the creation of efficiency
models in pursuit of a unified way to teach. In history education
curricula, this has been introduced through scripted textbook-based
programs such as Teacher Curriculum Institute's History Alive! and
completely online curricula. They include the jargon of authentic
methods, such as primary sources, cooperative learning,
differentiated instruction, and access to technology; yet the craft
of teaching is removed, and an experience that should be marked by
discovery and reflection is replaced with comparatively empty
processes. This volume provides systematic models and examples of
ways that history teachers can compete with and effectively halt
this transformation. The alternatives the authors present are based
on collaborative models that address the art of teaching for
pre-service and practicing secondary history teachers as well as
collegiate history educators. Relying on original research, and a
maturing body of secondary literature on historical thinking, this
book illuminates how collaboration can create real historical
learning.
Essential reading for Classics scholars the world over! J.K.
Rowling's masterpiece Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is
available in Ancient Greek. Students of Classics will delight in
Andrew Wilson's sparkling translation, which perfectly captures the
wit and invention of J.K. Rowling's original, now reissued with
stunning new Jonny Duddle cover art.
Current educational reforms have given rise to various types of
"educational Taylorism," which encourage the creation of efficiency
models in pursuit of a unified way to teach. In history education
curricula, this has been introduced through scripted textbook-based
programs such as Teacher Curriculum Institute's History Alive! and
completely online curricula. They include the jargon of authentic
methods, such as primary sources, cooperative learning,
differentiated instruction, and access to technology; yet the craft
of teaching is removed, and an experience that should be marked by
discovery and reflection is replaced with comparatively empty
processes. This volume provides systematic models and examples of
ways that history teachers can compete with and effectively halt
this transformation. The alternatives the authors present are based
on collaborative models that address the art of teaching for
pre-service and practicing secondary history teachers as well as
collegiate history educators. Relying on original research, and a
maturing body of secondary literature on historical thinking, this
book illuminates how collaboration can create real historical
learning.
Essays dealing with the question of how the theory and practice of
archaeology should engage with the recent past. Heritage, memory,
community archaeology and the politics of the past form the main
strands running through the papers in this volume.The authors
tackle these subjects from a range of different philosophical
perspectives, with manydrawing on the experience of recent
community, commercial and other projects. Throughout, there is a
strong emphasis on both the philosophy of engagement and with its
enactment in specific contexts; the essays deal with an interest in
the meaning, value and contested nature of the recent past and in
the theory and practice of archaeological engagements with that
past. Chris Dalglish is a lecturer in archaeology at the University
of Glasgow. Contributors: Julia Beaumont, David Bowsher, Terry
Brown, Jo Buckberry, Chris Dalglish, James Dixon, Audrey Horning,
Robert Isherwood, Robert C Janaway, Melanie Johnson, Sian Jones,
Catriona Mackie, Janet Montgomery, Harold Mytum, Michael Nevell,
Natasha Powers, Biddy Simpson, Matt Town, Andrew Wilson
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