In "The Last of the Vikings," John Bowling skillfully navigates the turbulent waters of Norse mythology and history, weaving a narrative that both informs and captivates. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, the book employs a lyrical prose style that infuses historical analysis with vivid storytelling. Bowling delves into the socio-political dynamics of Viking culture, exploring themes of bravery, exploration, and the inevitable decline of a dominant civilization. His met...

The city of Jerusalem is a travel destination for devotees of multiple religious traditions around the world. With a history spanning nearly four thousand years, the Holy City is a living museum, where layers of civilizations, peoples, and cultures have left their indelible marks—including Christ our Lord, who began his final journey toward the cross at this very city’s gates. In My Cup Runneth Over, John Bowling invites us to embark on a special personal pilgrimage through the Holy City, ...

JONATHAN SWIFT COMPLETE WORKS – WORLD’S BEST COLLECTION300+ WORKS - ALL BOOKS, SERMONS, GULLIVER TRAVELS, POETRY, POEMS, RARITIES PLUS BIOGRAPHY AND BONUSESThis is the world’s best Jonathan Swift collection, including the most complete set of works available plus many free bonus materials.JONATHAN SWIFTJonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, poet and cleric, who is best remembered for writing "Gulliver's Travels", as well...

1961. Radio producer Hugo is proud of his new science fiction show. Admittedly, the dialogue is somewhat creaky, the two lead actors despise each other, and the sound effects were knocked up in the engineer's kitchen - but it has rocket-ships, hover-cars, robots and Martians. It's the world of the future, where anything can happen: and often does...There's just one problem: nobody's listening. The future's about to be a thing of the past - until government interven...

Wildlife and Recreationists defines and clarifies the issues surrounding the conflict between outdoor recreation and the health and well-being of wildlife and ecosystems. Contributors to the volume consider both direct and indirect effects of widlife-recreationist interactions, including:wildlife responses to disturbance, and the origins of these responseshow specific recreational activities affect diverse types of wildlifethe human dimensions of ...

Adown the valley one bright September morning, in the year 1066, was speeding Ethel, the only daughter of the Danish thane Beowulf, who is lord of the domain of Rivenwood, and whose hall looks down from the wooded heights in the distance like a grim sentinel. This fair girl Ethel was probably not more than fifteen years of age—just at the juncture where coy and blushing maidenhood, with its unconscious assumptions of grace and dignity, joins issue with the freer and bolder manners of girlh...

First published in 1962, A New Outline of World History is a contemporary and objective introduction to the essentials of world history from the origins to the eighteenth century. It is closely related to geography and climate, people and places live in vivid detail in the narrative, and the author holds that ‘history, at least vicariously, should be enjoyed’. The book is written for the wide public interested in world affairs and designed to help travellers and television viewers...

In the opulent courts of Europe, where power and passion intertwined, a captivating tapestry of love affairs unfolded. From the scandalous escapades of Louis XIV to the forbidden romance of Marie Antoinette, this book unveils the intimate secrets and forbidden desires that shaped the destinies of royalty and nobility. Prepare to be transported to a world of intrigue, betrayal, and unbridled passion as we delve into the Love Affairs of the Courts of Europe, a tantalizing glimpse into the hi...

Hilarious comedy about a 1950s couple from Manchester trying to make it Down UnderDr Thomas Barrett and his wife Jane have a perfectly nice existence in 1950s Manchester, but dreams of a new life won’t let them rest. Leaving the security of their home and successful doctor’s practice, they set out for adventure, heading to Kalangadog Junction, a small Australian town of population fifty-nine that is so remote it’s not even on the map…Setting up Down Under is...

The Gospels are filled with parables—the analogy-centered stories Jesus used to teach his followers about his coming kingdom. Why did Jesus tell so many of these stories? And what do they have to say to us today? Windows and Mirrors dives into some of Jesus’s best-loved parables (along with some less familiar ones) in order to explore the rich symbolism, deep emotion, and eternal perspective these stories have to offer. Along the way, John Bowling demonstrates how these timeless tales are ...

Christian higher education has the capacity to leave its mark on students in a distinctive way. Combining a rigorous academic program and a vibrant campus life with a deep and genuine spiritual commitment produces a learning environment that moves beyond education alone. It produces a setting wherein lives can be transformed. The messages in this book represent a score of opportunities John Bowling has had to university students, Above All Else guard your heart for it is the wellspring of ...

"The Last of the Vikings" is a historical novel written by John Bowling. This novel tells the story of the Norsemen during the twilight of their era, focusing on their culture, adventures, and the challenges they faced as their way of life clashed with the changing world around them.John Bowling's work likely portrays the Vikings as complex characters, exploring their fierce independence, seafaring prowess, and the impact of Christianization and other external forces on their society. The ...