This groundbreaking book traces Judas’s life from the obscure outskirts of Bethlehem into the bustling world of Jerusalem, while simultaneously showcasing amazing modern-day examples of perseverance and overcoming. Watch as Judas grows from boyhood into a young man, joining a band of men who would become the most famous witnesses of all time. Theologians have long debated whether Judas was possessed by the devil, deranged, or partially tricked into his fateful role. Read his thoughts as he grapples with desire for significance in the shadows of greater men, only to surpass them in the most tragic way. Judas has become the personification of suicide, and his mark on history cannot be downplayed. And how does all this help us today? In an age when many people choose to end their lives, readers will be inspired by stories of modern men and women who have overcome depression, anger, fear, guilt, and shame – having faced evil, both internal and external, and emerged victorious. In a time where self-worth is in crisis, Redeeming Judas paints a picture of determination, grit, and hunger for the betterment of self. The reader will avoid Judas’s fatal mistakes and, instead, find worth in an age of self-doubt.

The twentieth century has been marked by the expansion of educational opportunities worldwide. It has been the century of education, and the role of the state in the promotion of public education has been decisive. Yet, at the millennium's turn efforts to diminish the role of the state are rapidly changing education, especially in terms of its role in democracy. This comprehensive handbook offers a fresh view of the social context of education, outlining the challenges as well as the advances in public and private education systems. The book offers a systematic account of current social theory and methodologies, applied perspectives on the development of education in many regions of the world, and compares key themes such as access, school choice, equity, and educational performance. Visit our website for sample chapters

Big Finish have been producing Doctor Who audios since 1999, starring Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, David Tennant and John Hurt. This special boxed set features some of the Doctor’s adventures with Roz Forrester and Chris Cwej, lawmaker companions from the future. This set contains four adventures; 1. The Trial of a Time Machine by Andy Lane. After colliding with another time-ship in the vortex, the TARDIS materialises on Thrantas where it is arrested and forced to face trial. While Chris and Roz investigate the crime scene, the Doctor must defend his most loyal companion against a society where guilt has no meaning. 2. Vanguard by Steve Jordan. The planet Vanguard was once ravaged by a war between its peoples: the Dauntless and the Intrepid. Now, robotic titans stalk the desolation, searching for survivors. Their mission: to end the war for one side or the other. But which side will the Doctor take? 3. The Jabari Countdown by Alan Flanagan. Arriving on a mysterious island, stranded with a group of mathematicians, the Doctor and his companions find themselves on the fringes of the Second World War. Trapped with only each other and an unknown threat, the group must work together to solve a puzzle greater than just one world’s war. 4. The Dread of Night by Tim Foley. When a grieving household offers the TARDIS travellers shelter from the weather, the Doctor, Chris and Roz find themselves exposed to even less hospitable conditions. A sinister presence stalks the house, plaguing its inhabitants... and only the truth can free them. CAST: Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Yasmin Bannerman (Roz Forrester), Travis Oliver (Chris Cwej), Liz Sutherland-Lim (Maratuk), Vikash Bhai (Sydyck), John Heffernan (Honos), Mina Anwar (Forsetti), Janine Duvitski (Alpha Wheeler), Leonie Schliesing (Zsa Zsa Straus), Franchi Webb (Eleanor Burke), Rupert Young (Binkum Fray), Silas Carson (Arbuckle), Sara Powell (Contessa), Olivia Morris (Green), Connor Calland (Blue), Jacob Dudman (Cannon), Melanie Kilburn (Hooley),Rhian Blundell (Isabel), Elaine Fellows (Annabel), Ellie Darvill (Willis).

This book is for mature audiences 18+. It contains explicit language and sexual content. Do you believe that a connection between two people can be forged in an instant of time? With her daughters off to stay with their father, Rachael is alone for the first time in 13 years, when she is almost mown down at a motorway services on the outskirts of London. Now, she feels for the first time a longing in her body such as she has never experienced but why after all this time should she be drawn to a stranger she has met for just a few moments. A polite conversation was all it took to start her body and emotions on a journey she could never have imagined. For Matt, 20 years of concentrating on his motor engineering company and avoiding relationships is ended by the chance meeting.The vulnerability he saw in the eyes of a woman whose name he never even asked, begins to invade his carefully crafted lifestyle.