Have you ever watched a perfectly ordinary man change the moment he realises someone is watching?Meet Peacock Pete.Pete isn't one man. He's a type — and once you learn to spot him, you'll start seeing him everywhere.In the pub. At the gym. On the golf course. At work. On a date. Wherever there's an audience, there's always the possibility of a little extra chest expansion, an unnecessary display of expertise, or a suspiciously casual mention of some...

Examining sources and case studies, this fascinating book explores early Christianity, how it was studied, how it is studied now, andhow Judaeo-Christian values came to form the ideological bedrock of modern western culture.Also including a comprehensive guide for students that lists major collections of literary and non-literary sources, the chief journalsand series, and important textbooks, Early Christianity is an excellent aid to the study of Christianity in history.

A lover's secret. A mysterious neighbour. A woman scorned. A best friend's promise. A man on the edge of sanity. These are just a few of the tales for you to relish in this second tantalising collection of short stories and poetry from the Redwell Writers Group (Norwich UK). There are nineteen well-crafted works from authors of all walks of life brought together to tease your emotions and demand your attention. Please be advised, some of this is fiction.

Delve into the roots of faith with Mark Humphries' enlightening work, "Early Christianity." This comprehensive exploration takes you on a journey through the formative years of one of the world's most influential religions, illuminating its profound impact on culture and society.As Humphries unfolds the narrative, you may wonder: What forces shaped the beliefs and practices of early Christians? Discover the pivotal moments and key figures that influenced th...

If you love iambic pentameter, then look away because this book about Australian politics is pure prose, baby!This book is quite possibly the most comprehensive book on Australian politics ever written. That's right, it covers BOTH houses of parliament.We'll take you inside the halls of power. And if we can't actually get inside because of security, we'll do some very fun speculating on what might be in there.One thing we know for sure is that this book is unputdown...

The story of a neural impulse and what it reveals about how our brains workWe see the last cookie in the box and think, can I take that? We reach a hand out. In the 2.1 seconds that this impulse travels through our brain, billions of neurons communicate with one another, sending blips of voltage through our sensory and motor regions. Neuroscientists call these blips “spikes.” Spikes enable us to do everything: talk, eat, run, see, plan, and decide. In The Spike...

Examining sources and case studies, this book explores early Christianity, how it was studied, how it is studied now, and how Judaeo-Christian values came to form the ideological bedrock of modern western culture.Looking at the diverse source materials available, from the earliest New Testament texts and the complex treaties of third century authors such as Lactantius, to archaeology, epigraphy and papyrology, the book examines what is needed to study the subject, what materials ar...

This audiobook narrated by Anand Jagatia tells the extraordinary story of a neural impulse and what it reveals about how our brains workWe see the last cookie in the box and think, can I take that? We reach a hand out. In the 2.1 seconds that this impulse travels through our brain, billions of neurons communicate with one another, sending blips of voltage through our sensory and motor regions. Neuroscientists call these blips "spikes." Spikes enable us to do everyth...

A history of the Dark Ages "explain[s] very clearly why people in the early Christian era were so passionately concerned with issues of high theology.( The Economist ).Jesus Wars reveals how official, orthodox teaching about Jesus was the product of political maneuvers by a handful of key characters in the fifth century. Philip Jenkins argues that were it not for these controversies, the papacy as we know it woul...

Examines the beginning of the Christian movement during the first centuries AD, and the explosive force of its expansion throughout the Roman world

An expert on early Christianity reveals how the early church invented stories of Christian martyrs—and how this persecution myth persists today.According to church tradition and popular belief, early Christians were systematically persecuted by a brutal Roman Empire intent on their destruction. As the story goes, vast numbers of believers were thrown to the lions, tortured, or burned alive because they refused to renounce Christ. But as Candida Moss reveals in T...

As the church marks the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, too few Catholics have an adequate grasp of what the council contributed to the life of the church. The problem is understandable. The Second Vatican Council produced, by far, more document pages than any other council. Consequently, any attempt to master its core teachings can be daunting. There is a danger of missing the forest for the trees. With this in mind, Keys to the Council identifi...