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    Unhealthy Housing presents an analysis of the research into the health implications of housing and the significance for legal regulation of housing conditions. Key experts present short papers, together with an overview to give an evaluation of the significance of housing on the health of occupiers. ... Read more

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  • Blooming English

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    A collection of observations on the mysteries and intricacies of English generated from talkback calls to Kate's popular segment on Peter Clarke's evening program on 3LO.Based on Kate Burridge's ABC Radio call-in show about language, this book reveals the seemingly limitless fascination English speakers have for the language and the joy with which we all work and play with it: punning; telling ... Read more

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  • Gift of the Gob

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  • African Honeymoon

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    Gordon Burridge left Scotland in July 1957 to take up a position as Agricultural Supervisor in the small African country of Nyasaland. He was followed eight months later by his young fiancée, Marian, who left behind a Scottish winter for an unusual wedding and safari honeymoon, camping in the African bush. They started married life in a remote but beautiful place, in the very north of the country. ... Read more

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  • Four Ministries, One Jesus

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    Combining the skills of a leading biblical scholar with the wisdom derived from years of pastoral experience in guiding vocation and ordination training, Richard Burridge invites you to explore four key facets of Christian ministry, viewed in the brilliant light of the four gospels’ portraits of Jesus’ life and work: TeachingPastoral careSufferingPrayer ... Read more

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  • Understanding Language Change

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    The Understanding Language series provides approachable, yet authoritative, introductions to all the major topics in linguistics. Ideal for students with little or no prior knowledge of linguistics, each book carefully explains the basics, emphasising understanding of the essential notions rather than arguing for a particular theoretical position.Understanding Language Change offers a complete ... Read more

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  • The Wizards of There-Not-Here

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  • For the Love of Language

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  • Four Gospels, One Jesus?

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    "Fresh, exciting, challenging and mind-stretching" Christian HeraldNow an SPCK Classic, this is probably the most popular modern introduction to the four Gospel portraits of Jesus. It is written by an internationally respected biblical scholar and Christian communicator.Time and again, this book delights the reader as it points out nuances of wording and presentation that are so often the clues to ... Read more

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  • Open Borders

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    Border control continues to be a highly contested and politically charged subject around the world. This collection of essays challenges reactionary nationalism by making the positive case for the benefits of free movement for countries on both ends of the exchange. Open Borders counters the knee-jerk reaction to build walls and close borders by arguing that there is not a moral, legal, ... Read more

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