The SCM Core Text Theology and Sexuality provides a clear overview of the theological debate surrounding sexuality as broadly understood. It gives an outline of the major themes surrounding sexuality in theological perspective, focusing on key thinkers, concepts, and areas of discussion. This student-friendly textbook is aimed at theology students and ordinands studying at undergraduate level 3 and MA level who are undertaking modules on theology and sexuality, gender, sex and the human bo...

Theology is a complex subject, with many subdisciplines, and is know for thick volumes with dense prose. This book bucks that trend, but hitting the basics briefly, but carefully.In this 50th volume of the Topical Line Drives series, theologian and church historian Dr. Robert D. Cornwall provides a clear introduction to the basics. His approach is not to give you a set of beliefs about God, but rather to provide you with an introductory foundation to the way Christ...

Queer theology is a significant new development and central to much current teaching and thinking about gender, sexuality and the body. Controversies in Queer Theology provides an overview of the main areas of difference and debate in queer theologies, engaging with and critiquing all the major writers working in this area. Susannah Cornwall shows how this field is still in flux and the highlights implications for employing queer methodologies across theological work.

In 1930s England, Jessie Harper finds herself caught up in the latest case of the Dale Street Private Investigations Agency. Along with her partner George Jenkins, and Khan, the talking cat with magical powers, she sets off to London to solve the mystery of the kidnapped pedigree cats and the wealthy socialites who have received ransom demands for their beloved pets.But this case is unlike any they've faced before. Khan has gone undercover to gather information. De...

When star-crossed lovers reunite under strange circumstances in Regency England, will they be brave enough to take a second chance at love?The Secret Life of Lady Julia is Lecia Cornwall’s seductive follow-up to her debut historical romance, How to Deceive a Duke.Lady Julia Leighton is engaged to a long-time family friend who doesn’t spark her passion, and at her betrothal ball she meets a seductive stranger who steals hot kisses—and much more—from the bea...

A lush Scottish historical romance in the vein of Karen Ranney and Karen Hawkins.An ancient curse, a pair of meddlesome ghosts, a girl on the run, and a fateful misunderstanding make for the perfect chance at true love.Lady Caroline Forrester is on the run from her brother's scheme to marry her off to the highest bidder. An escape to Scotland offers a chance at employment as a governess and freedom from an unhappy marriage—it's the perfect solution. But Caroline wasn't prep...

Lecia Cornwell wowed readers with her historical romance debut, Secrets of a Proper Countess, which Publishers Weekly called a "seductive read." This hugely talented author has launched an enchanting new series with How to Deceive a Duke, a captivating Regency romance featuring a lady who stands in for her runaway sister as the Duke of Temberly's bride—a deception the duke will exact a passionate price for from his new wife! Writing in the tradition of bestsellin...

In the summer of 1936, while the Nazis make secret plans for World War II, a courageous and daring young woman struggles to expose the lies behind the dazzling spectacle of the Berlin Olympics.German power is rising again, threatening a war that will be even worse than the last one. The English aristocracy turns to an age-old institution to stave off war and strengthen political bonds—marriage. Debutantes flock to Germany, including Viviane Alden. On holiday with h...

Discover Spain Like Never Before: An Unforgettable Journey Tailored for the Mature AdventurerStep into the vibrant heart of Spain with this comprehensive guide crafted exclusively for the mature explorer. Embrace the allure of Iberian landscapes, culture, and history as you venture through Spain's most captivating destinations. With Silver-Haired Wanderer in Spain: 25 Gems for the Senior Explorer, your next unforgettable journey is just a page away.Each destination within t...

Uncover Europe's Best Kept Secrets: Your Passport to the Continent's 25 Most Enthralling DestinationsEurope's Hidden Gems: A Tour of the 25 Most Mesmerizing Vacation Spots is your passport to an unforgettable journey through the old continent. Every page of this riveting guide brings you closer to the heart of Europe, revealing its spirit and charm in a way that is palpable, engaging, and utterly mesmerizing.Let yourself be whisked away to the romantic boulevards of Paris, ...

It's the 1930s in England when the enigmatic Lady Beatrice Blenkinsop disappears without a trace from her opulent gala. A mesmerizing mystery unfolds that will test the limits of reality.Enter Jessie Harper, an unconventional sleuth with a keen mind, and her steadfast partner George Jenkins, a WW1 veteran whose pragmatism is matched only by his bravery. Together with Khan, Jessie's mystical feline companion, they plunge headfirst into a bizarre investigation that l...

In a village where secrets are buried as deep as the hedgerows, one woman's past may be the key to solving a deadly mystery.Welcome to Middleclere, a picture-postcard English village where the air smells of fresh scones, secrets, and murder.Retired Liverpool detective Annie Geraghty thought she'd left crime behind when she took over the Black Dog pub in the sleepy Larkshire Downs. But when a local stable hand is found dead at the village fête, tranquility v...