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    Reflections for the Unfolding Year is a collection of addresses given by Alan Wilkinson. Roving over subjects from apartheid to Lent to the ever-evolving image of Mary, he offers a compassionate response to some of the most painful subjects of the last hundred years, as well as a thoughtful reflection on the sacraments of the Church of England, what they have meant to our ancestors and what they ... Leer más

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  • The Church of England and the First World War

    The Church of England and the First World War (first published in 1978) explores in depth the role of the church during the tragic circumstances of the First World War using biographies, newspapers, magazines, letters, poetry and other sources in a balanced evaluation. The myth that the war was fought by 'lions led by donkeys' powerfully endures turning heroes into victims. Alan Wilkinson ... Leer más

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  • Dissent or Conform?

    War, Peace and the English Churches 1900-1945

    Dissent or Conform examines how churches reacted to, and were affected by, the two world wars. Its underlying theme, however, is how the Church can be a creatively dissenting community, focusing on how easily the church can turn into a conforming community that only encourages the occurrence of uncreative dissenters, the ones who criticize the power without offering solutions and leading to a real ... Leer más

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  • Poetry

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    A selection of poetry covering topics including, life, death, the universe and everything else. Whilst this book is clearly aimed at adults a small section including some of the children's poems from the forthcoming book of children's verse are included. The book is a rollercoaster ride, containing some light hearted verse mixed with much darker poetry. ... Leer más

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  • The Christmas Files

    Operation Snowstorm

    The Christmas Files: Operation Snowstorm is a hugely entertaining comedy thriller that shows us Santa and his toymaking operation as we've never seen them before. The story centres around ruthless billionaire Luther Averus's plot to get rid of Santa and claim Christmas for himself. To further his evil ends he recruits a young elf and former thief called Genk Relbeck. Genk at first goes along with ... Leer más

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  • The Christmas Files 2: Averus Returns

    It's been three years since Genk Relbeck foiled Operation Snowstorm and all is quiet at The Grotto. But when Luther Averus is broken out of prison, Genk, Rakki and Santa face a whole new threat. And this time it's closer to home. ... Leer más

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  • Best British Short Stories 2015

    Series series Best British Short Stories
    "Hilary Mantel and Helen Simpson feature in the nation's favourite annual guide to the short story, now in its fifth year …"Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, by its title. This new series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere. The editor's brief ... Leer más

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  • Giving to Help, Helping to Give

    The Context and Politics of African Philanthropy

    The past decade has seen a flowering of philanthropic activities across many parts of Africa. Unlike before, this flowering has the distinct character of African agency, energy and engagement. Philanthropy is no longer about narratives of passive, poor and miserable Africans receiving help from rich, fortunate and often Western outsiders. The emerging narratives about philanthropy in Africa are ... Leer más

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  • Building Better Societies

    Promoting Social Justice in a World Falling Apart

    What would it take to make society better? For the majority, conditions are getting worse and this will continue unless strong action is taken. This book offers a wide range of expert contributors outlining what might help to make better societies and which mechanisms, interventions and evidence are needed when we think about a better society.The book looks at what is needed to prevent the ... Leer más

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  • Health, Risk and Vulnerability

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    The concept of risk is one of the most suggestive terms for evoking the cultural character of our times and for defining the purpose of social research. Risk attitudes and behaviours are understood to comprise the dominant experience of culture, politics and society in our times.Health, Risk and Vulnerability investigates the personal and political dimensions of health risk that structure everyday ... Leer más

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  • Fifty Years of Human Rights in Chile

    Essays in Honour of Alan Angell

    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    This book examines the struggle for human rights in Chile since 1973 and celebrates the academic work and activism of Latin Americanist Alan Angell. It analyses Chileans’ collective memory of the Pinochet regime and the role of contemporary opponents of the advancement of human rights. Its focus on a single country allows for a more detailed exploration of memory and human rights than those in ... Leer más

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