The book examines the dynamic processes of the various social, political, and cultural negotiations that representatives of Christian groups engage in within authoritarian societies in Greater China, where Christianity is deemed a foreign religious system brought to China by colonial rulers. The book explores the political and social cooperation and negotiations of two particular Christian groups in

The fourth atmospheric crime thriller in the Daniel Leicester series, set in the beautiful Italian city of Bologna. Perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin and Philip Gwynne

Van Gogh is the most famous artist in the world, yet our understanding of his life is full of contradictions. Art historians, filmmakers, journalists, psychologists, and conspiracy theorists have offered theories on his life and work, yet their views are often poles apart. Van Gogh has been described as a suffering genius; a nature-loving innocent; a man of violence, a danger to himself and others;

The Civil Rights Act of 1960 aimed to close loopholes in its 1957 predecessor that had allowed continued voter disenfranchisement for African Americans and for Mexicans in Texas.In early 1959, the newly seated eighty-sixth Congress had four major civil rights bills under consideration, and their eventual consolidation into the 1960 Civil Rights Act was to have corrected the weaknesses in the 1957 law.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Noro\'s popular Silk Garden yarn with this elegant collection. Made in Japan, Silk Garden is a truly unique yarn consisting of 45% silk, 45% kid mohair, and 10% lamb\'s wool. Featuring sweaters, hats, scarves, shawls, and more, these designs all showcase the yarn\'s hand-dyed, vibrant colors and luxurious

Her best friend is murdered the same way her brother was years ago. Is there anyone she can possibly trust?A decade ago, Delaney Broward discovered her brother\'s murdered body at the San Antonio art co-op he founded with friends. Her artist boyfriend, Hunter Nash, went to prison for the murder, despite his not-guilty plea.This morning, Hunter walks out of prison a free man, having served his sentence.This

Welcome to Acorn Wood. Come and help Bear deliver his letters in this special 20th anniversary edition of preschool lift-the-flap favourite, Postman

Escape your busy life with this water garden themed collection. Featuring beautiful realistic ponds, lilies, lotus, irises and other waterplants, and pondlife like ducks, frogs, butterflies, koi carp and swans. Water gardens have long been linked to calmness and tranquility, making them the perfect theme for this stress relieving adult coloring book. This book includes TWO full sets of the 25 artworks,

If you are looking for a pet that is full of energy and affection, the Sphynx cat might be right for you. The Sphynx cat is not your typical cat. It doesn\'t have a thick, soft coat of fur and it isn\'t content to spend all day lounging in the sun. The Sphynx cat is almost completely hairless and it is one of the most active and extroverted cat breeds out there - that is why so many people love them

Sought after by European aristocrats and a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte, the sweet wines of Constantia in the Cape Colony were considered to be among the world\'s best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. During the first democratic elections in 1994, South Africa began to re-emerge onto the international wine scene. Tim James, an expert on South African wines, takes the reader on an information-packed

After-school programs, scout groups, community service activities, religious youth groups, and other community-based activities have long been thought to play a key role in the lives of adolescents. But what do we know about the role of such programs for today\'s adolescents? How can we ensure that programs are designed to successfully meet young people\'s developmental needs and help them become healthy,

For suspense, ingenuity and sheer comic effrontery this takes the absolute, appetizing biscuit\' Sunday

Despite modern appearances, colour light signalling has been around since the 1920s and is just as full of subtle details and variations as \'traditional\' semaphore signalling. The inclusion of a working signalling system within a model railway layout is technically challenging but adds realism and \'wow\' factor. With more than 200 illustrations including colour photographs of both prototype and

This classic MUP text discusses the historical development of science, technology and medicine in Western Europe and North America from the Renaissance to the present. Combining theoretical discussion and empirical illustration, it redefines the geography of science, technology and

During the 19th Century the Royal Navy played a key role defending the expanding British Empire. As sail gave way to steam power, there was a pressing requirement for coaling stations and dock facilities across the world\'s oceans. These strategic bases needed fixed defences.The author describes in detail, with the aid of historic photographs, maps and plans, the defences of the most important islands,

Arthur and his family venture to the Helstea auction, where many rare and valuable items are up for sale. Art hopes to gather some for himself to help with his adventuring, but things take an unexpected turn when he and his companions get entangled with the royal family...and Sylvie catches the eye of a certain guard who\'s determined to have her, no matter what it

The third book in the Do Not Open This Book series! What do you do when you really like someone, and want to be their friend? Wizz is in a pickle, and SERIOUSLY does not want you to turn the page... Kids around the world adore Andy Lee and Heath McKenzie\'s hilarious Do Not Open This Book series. He\'s back... AGAIN! This cheeky blue character is willing to forgive you for what happened last time...