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Canon Daniel Clement returns with a new case to solve... The new
novel from Sunday Times bestselling author and all-around national
treasure the Reverend Richard Coles.
THE INSTANTLY ICONIC NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'Devotees of Midsomer Murders
and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories will feel most at home
here' Guardian 'I've been waiting for a novel with vicars, rude old
ladies, murder and sausage dogs... et voila!' Dawn French 'Cosy
crime with a cutting edge' Telegraph 'Whodunnit fans can give
praise and rejoice' Ian Rankin 'Charming and funny' Observer Even
better than I knew it would be' India Knight 'Quintessentially
English' Sunday Express 'An absolute joy' Adam Kay ''Wry, tongue-in
cheek and whimsical' Daily Mail 'Glorious' Robert Webb 'Beautifully
written, charming, funny, intelligent and mordant too' Sunday Times
'Pitch perfect' Philip Pullman 'A cunning whodunnit' Daily Express
Canon Daniel Clement is Rector of Champton, where he lives
alongside his widowed mother - opinionated, fearless,
ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey - and his two dachshunds, Cosmo
and Hilda. When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in
the church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as
lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to
destroying the apparent calm of the village. And then Anthony
Bowness - cousin to Bernard de Floures, patron of Champton - is
found dead at the back of the church. As the police moves in and
the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and
keep his community together... and catch a killer.
THE SEQUEL TO THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MURDER BEFORE
EVENSONG CANON DANIEL CLEMENT IS BACK... 'Champton joins St Mary
Mead and Midsomer in the great atlas of fictional English villages
where the crimes are as dastardly as the residents delightful'
DAMIAN BARR It's been a few months since murder tore apart the
community of Champton apart. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to
steady his flock, the parish is joined with Upper and Lower
Badsaddle, bringing a new tide of unwanted change. But church
politics soon become the least of Daniel's problems. His mother -
headstrong, fearless Audrey - is obviously up to something,
something she is determined to keep from him. And she is not the
only one. And then all hell breaks loose when murder returns to
Champton in the form of a shocking ritualistic killing...
Biophilic Connections and Environmental Encounters in the Urban Age
takes a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing on the authors' wide
range of experience, to provide a greater understanding of the
different dimensions of environmental engagement. It considers the
ways that we interact with our environments, presenting a
comprehensive account of how people negotiate and use the urban
landscape. Set within current debates concerning urban futures,
societal issues, sustainable cities, health and well-being, the
book explores our innate need for contact with the natural world
through biophilic design thinking to expand our knowledge base and
promote a wider understanding of the importance of these
interactions on our collective well-being. It responds to questions
such as, what are the urban qualities that support our well-being?
As an urbanised society what are the environmental determinants
that promote healthy and satisfying lifestyles? Beginning with an
overview of concepts relating to biophilia and environmental
engagement, it moves through current theory and practice, different
pathways and their characteristics, before presenting real world
examples and applications through illustrated case studies in the
UK, USA and across Europe. With a particular focus on the
experience of individuals, the book is essential reading for
students, researchers, and practitioners of architecture, landscape
architecture, urban planning, design and health sciences,
interested in the future of our cities and the importance of green
spaces.
Biophilic Connections and Environmental Encounters in the Urban Age
takes a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing on the authors' wide
range of experience, to provide a greater understanding of the
different dimensions of environmental engagement. It considers the
ways that we interact with our environments, presenting a
comprehensive account of how people negotiate and use the urban
landscape. Set within current debates concerning urban futures,
societal issues, sustainable cities, health and well-being, the
book explores our innate need for contact with the natural world
through biophilic design thinking to expand our knowledge base and
promote a wider understanding of the importance of these
interactions on our collective well-being. It responds to questions
such as, what are the urban qualities that support our well-being?
As an urbanised society what are the environmental determinants
that promote healthy and satisfying lifestyles? Beginning with an
overview of concepts relating to biophilia and environmental
engagement, it moves through current theory and practice, different
pathways and their characteristics, before presenting real world
examples and applications through illustrated case studies in the
UK, USA and across Europe. With a particular focus on the
experience of individuals, the book is essential reading for
students, researchers, and practitioners of architecture, landscape
architecture, urban planning, design and health sciences,
interested in the future of our cities and the importance of green
spaces.
On Easter, 2014, Britain's best-loved vicar, the Rev. Richard
Coles, led a pilgrimage to all the major historic sites of the Holy
Land: from Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee in the North, via
Jericho and the Jordan River, to Bethlehem and, finally, Jerusalem.
All of the pilgrims in his care were practising Christians, except
one: the writer Kevin Jackson, a diffident and sympathetic atheist
intrigued by the chance to take part in this modern-day version of
an ancient act of piety, and to learn some more about his old
friend, the media clergyman. Coles to Jerusalem is Kevin Jackson's
light-hearted diary of that pilgrimage, and a close-up portrait of
Richard Coles both as priest and as man. As the journey proceeds,
Coles reminisces at length about his past life as a rock star and
radical gay agitator, his new life as a spiritual leader and a
popular broadcaster on BBC radio and television, and the strange,
unpredictable path that led him from self-destructive debauchery to
faith and vocation. With a lively supporting cast of fellow
pilgrims, Coles to Jerusalem ranges among the magnificence of
ancient monuments and the banalities of the guided tour, the grim
political background of contemporary Israel and the comedy of a
group of idiosyncratic English folk abroad, the intensity of
worship and the lightness of banter. It will be irresistible to all
admirers of Richard Coles, who has contributed a foreword; and a
revelation to those who have never encountered his wisdom and
warmth.
Now it its second edition, The Law of Yachts and Yachting is a
comprehensive treatise on the law relating to yachts and provides
its readers with a thorough analysis of maritime law as relevant to
the superyacht sector. Written by a team of leading yachting
practitioners and researchers, it covers the legal issues arising
during the life of a yacht. The book is written for the legal
practitioner, yacht-broker and manager concerned with the operation
of professionally crewed yachts including financing, registration,
chartering, insurance, compliance and casualty management. Key
Features - *The only practitioners' book on the area *It covers all
major aspects of yachting law in a single book *The Law of Yachts
and Yachting is highly comprehensive - despite its main focus on
contract and tort law, it contains references to public law and
international law and practice *References to case law, English,
foreign and international *Appendices containing essential source
materials The second edition will cover important changes in the
superyacht industry such as: the new MYBA Charter Form 2017, the
Large Yacht Code (LY3) and the Passenger Yacht Code, both shortly
to be consolidated into the new REG-YC, and the coming into force
of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, to name just a few.
When Christine Morgan got Richard Coles, Kate Bottley and Giles
Fraser together in a studio, all she had to do was plug them in and
let them go. The dynamic between the three meant there were moments
of real connection and poignancy alongside the laughter: 'I'm
exaggerating for comic effect,' Kate announced after one
particularly outrageous anecdote, 'It's one of the reasons we're
here.' Each realized in the course of conversation that they
favoured one of the three rites of passage: Giles: Baptism because
you enter into the body of Christ Richard: Funerals because they
take you into the mystery of God Kate: Weddings because you get to
wear nice shoes Engagingly introduced by Christine Morgan, the book
ends with the profoundly moving episode (recorded remotely in the
three vicars' homes) that was broadcast on Easter Sunday 2020, to a
world in crisis.
Fully updated and revised, with new photographs and glaze recipes,
this is the third edition of this classic guide to ash glazes.
Forever curious and eager to learn new things about ceramics, Phil
Rogers constantly tinkered with clay bodies, glaze formulae and
approaches to firing. This volume is his seminal work on
transforming ash into glaze: an essential text for all potters and
ceramicists with additional relevance today with its focus on
prioritising the use of natural resources. Ash Glazes examines the
practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes, demonstrates
the process of making them into glazes and offers a step-by-step
guide to using them to decorate your pots. This edition, updated
and revised by Hajeong Lee Rogers, is a celebration of pottery at
its best. Starting with an introduction to the history of ash
glazes, then moving on to a wide range of practical advice and
methods, the book is enlivened by photographs of the work of
potters from around the world, who use ash in colourful and
imaginative ways. It provides true inspiration for working potters
and delight for all those interested in contemporary ceramics.
THE SEQUEL TO THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MURDER BEFORE
EVENSONG CANON DANIEL CLEMENT IS BACK... 'Champton joins St Mary
Mead and Midsomer in the great atlas of fictional English villages
where the crimes are as dastardly as the residents delightful'
DAMIAN BARR It's been a few months since murder tore apart the
community of Champton apart. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to
steady his flock, the parish is joined with Upper and Lower
Badsaddle, bringing a new tide of unwanted change. But church
politics soon become the least of Daniel's problems. His mother -
headstrong, fearless Audrey - is obviously up to something,
something she is determined to keep from him. And she is not the
only one. And then all hell breaks loose when murder returns to
Champton in the form of a shocking ritualistic killing...
Well-being is now firmly established as an overarching theme of key
concern to all professionals that work, manage or design the
environment. However, well-being is a complex multi-dimensional
issue rooted in the ways that we encounter, perceive and interpret
the environment. No single discipline can claim to have sufficient
knowledge to fully explain the types of interactions that occur,
therefore there is a need to draw together a wide range of
professions who are exploring the consequences of their actions
upon the well-being of individuals and communities. This edited
work addresses the above, consisting of a collection of studies
which embrace different aspects of environment, landscape and
well-being to consider current approaches to well-being research
and practice that fall outside the traditional concepts of
well-being as part of medical research, making links with
architecture, landscape design, environmental perception, social
interaction and environmental sustainability. The contributors
originally presented at the international conference, 'Well-Being
2011' jointly hosted by Birmingham City University and the Royal
Institute of British Architects (RIBA); the chapters have been
developed to present a coherent series of themes reviewing a wide
range of literature, presenting case studies appropriate to diverse
audiences.
No one knew Led Zeppelin like Richard Cole. The band's tour manager for more than a decade, Cole was there when they burst onto the music scene, achieved cult status, cut platinum records, and transformed popular music. Second only to the Beatles in sales for years, Led Zeppelin was rock's premier group. But unlike the boys from Liverpool, the excitement of this band"s music was matched by the fever pitch of their antics on and off the stage.... In hotel rooms and stadiums, in a customized private Boeing 707 jet and country estates, Richard Cole saw it all -- and here he tells it all in this close-up, down-and-dirty, no-holds-barred account that records the highs, the lows, and the occasional in-betweens. This revised edition brings fans up to date on the band members' lives and careers, which may be a little quieter now, but their songs remain the same.
Poetry is the perfect medium to capture the elusive nature of happiness
and this beautiful anthology explores happiness in all its forms –
whether it be a fleeting moment, the promise of freedom and adventure,
surviving adversity or the comfort of nature.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning,
clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon
markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any
book lover. This edition features an introduction by writer,
broadcaster and parish priest, The Reverend Richard Coles.
Poems for Happiness is an inspiring and life-affirming collection that
features writing by some of our greatest poets whose work is still
widely read today. It includes famous poems such as ‘How Do I Love
Thee?’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling, ‘My
Heart Leaps Up’ by William Wordsworth and ‘Invictus’ by W. E. Henley.
In addition to these well-known verses, this beautiful volume includes
lesser-known poems to discover and enjoy.
The #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from the author of MURDER BEFORE
EVENSONG 'Immensely moving and disarmingly witty' Nigella Lawson
'Such a moving, tough, funny, raw, honest read' Matt Haig
'Beautifully written, moving and gut-wrenching, but also at times
very funny' Ian Rankin 'Captures brilliantly, beautifully, bravely
the comedy as well as the tragedy of bereavement' The Times 'Will
strike a chord with anyone who has grieved' Independent When the
Reverend Richard Coles's partner died suddenly, shortly before
Christmas in 2019, what came next took Richard by surprise. Despite
his years of experience assisting his parishioners in examining
life's moral questions, Richard now found he needed guidance
himself. Much about grief was unexpected: the volume of 'sadmin'
that must be undertaken, how much harder it is travelling solo for
work, the pain of typing a text message to your partner - then
remembering they are gone. This deeply personal account of life
after grief will resonate, unforgettably, long after the final page
has been turned.
Well-being is now firmly established as an overarching theme of key
concern to all professionals that work, manage or design the
environment. However, well-being is a complex multi-dimensional
issue rooted in the ways that we encounter, perceive and interpret
the environment. No single discipline can claim to have sufficient
knowledge to fully explain the types of interactions that occur,
therefore there is a need to draw together a wide range of
professions who are exploring the consequences of their actions
upon the well-being of individuals and communities. This edited
work addresses the above, consisting of a collection of studies
which embrace different aspects of environment, landscape and
well-being to consider current approaches to well-being research
and practice that fall outside the traditional concepts of
well-being as part of medical research, making links with
architecture, landscape design, environmental perception, social
interaction and environmental sustainability. The contributors
originally presented at the international conference, 'Well-Being
2011' jointly hosted by Birmingham City University and the Royal
Institute of British Architects (RIBA); the chapters have been
developed to present a coherent series of themes reviewing a wide
range of literature, presenting case studies appropriate to diverse
audiences.
How can we achieve and promote well-being? Drawing on examples from
the arts, humanities and design, this book brings together work
from a wide range of areas to reveal the unique ways in which
different disciplines approach the universal goal of supporting
well-being. Pathways to Well-Being in Design recognises that the
distinction between academics and practitioners often becomes
blurred, where, when working together, a fusion of thoughts and
ideas takes place and provides a powerful platform for dialogue.
Providing new insights into the approaches and issues associated
with promoting well-being, the book's multi-disciplinary coverage
invites readers to consider these ideas within the framework of
their own work. The book's 12 chapters are authored by academics
who are involved in practice or are working with practitioners and
features real world case studies which cover a range of situations,
circumstances, environments, and social groups. Pathways to
Well-Being in Design responds to those wishing to enquire further
about well-being, taking the reader through different circumstances
to consider approaches, discussing practice and theory, real world
and virtual world considerations. This book is essential reading
for anyone seeking to understand well-being, including students and
professionals in architecture, landscape architecture, urban
planning, design and health sciences.
How can we achieve and promote well-being? Drawing on examples from
the arts, humanities and design, this book brings together work
from a wide range of areas to reveal the unique ways in which
different disciplines approach the universal goal of supporting
well-being. Pathways to Well-Being in Design recognises that the
distinction between academics and practitioners often becomes
blurred, where, when working together, a fusion of thoughts and
ideas takes place and provides a powerful platform for dialogue.
Providing new insights into the approaches and issues associated
with promoting well-being, the book's multi-disciplinary coverage
invites readers to consider these ideas within the framework of
their own work. The book's 12 chapters are authored by academics
who are involved in practice or are working with practitioners and
features real world case studies which cover a range of situations,
circumstances, environments, and social groups. Pathways to
Well-Being in Design responds to those wishing to enquire further
about well-being, taking the reader through different circumstances
to consider approaches, discussing practice and theory, real world
and virtual world considerations. This book is essential reading
for anyone seeking to understand well-being, including students and
professionals in architecture, landscape architecture, urban
planning, design and health sciences.
Ship Registration Law and Practice is fully updated and now
entering its third edition. Part of Lloyd's Shipping Law Library,
it is the most authoritative guide to the theory and practice of
ship registration in the most popular jurisdictions. It contains
the reference material needed to submit a vessel for registration
at the leading ship registries world-wide, as well as extracts from
key international conventions in this area, a new statistical
analysis of the world merchant fleet and Port State control
rankings.
From St Fillan of Munster, patron saint of the mentally ill, who
read by the light of his miraculously glowing arm, to Santa Lucia,
who tore out her eyes to dismiss the lascivious attentions of her
would-be husband, here are nearly two hundred classic stories of
the saints of Christian legend. Richard Coles, former half of 80s
pop duo The Communards, now a Church of England priest and
presenter of Radio 4's Saturday Live, has collected these wonderful
tales from around the world. Despite their bizarre, colourful and
sometimes grotesque stories, many of these saints are still
celebrated and prayed to today. Every page illustrated by
cartoonist Ted Harrison, giving the book a saintly Horrible
Histories feel.
The memoir of popular BBC Radio 4 SATURDAY LIVE presenter and
former member of the Communards, the Reverend Richard Coles. 'I
love @RevRichardColes SO MUCH' Caitlin Moran FATHOMLESS RICHES is
the Reverend Richard Coles's warm, witty and wise memoir in which
he divulges with searing honesty and intimacy his pilgrimage from a
rock-and-roll life of sex and drugs in the Communards to one
devoted to God and Christianity. The result is one of the most
unusual and readable life stories of recent times, and has the
power to shock as well as to console.
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