'A compelling and wry narrative of one of the most intellectually thrilling eras of British history' Guardian.*****************SHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020England, 1651. Oliver Cromwell has defeated his royalist opponents in two civil wars, executed the Stuart king Charles I, laid waste to Ireland, and crushed the late king's son and his Scottish allies. He is master of Britain and Ireland.But Parli...

This book deals with the many things we face in life. Each poem deals with what we face day by day. It tells us how to have a better relationship with man and God. I also have a comment section on each page and also have scripture verses that I think is appropriate for the poems. The poems are about love, joy, peace, pain, suffering, the storms of life, facing old age, anger, worry, and many other things. Some have humor, while others are more serious. It appeals to the senior citizens bec...

'A compelling and wry narrative of one of the most intellectually thrilling eras of British history' The GuardianEngland, 1651. Oliver Cromwell has defeated his royalist opponents in two civil wars, executed the Stuart king Charles I, laid waste to Ireland, and crushed the late king's son and his Scottish allies. He is master of Britain and Ireland.But Parliament, divided between moderates, republicans and Puritans of uncompromisingly millenarian hue, is faction-ridden and ...

The public appetite for spies, both real and fictional, seems inexhaustible. But where and when did spying begin and how has the art and craft of espionage developed over the centuries? Spies in History is a collection of portraits of some of the most famous spies we know, but it also includes some lesser known and more surprising names. A remarkable line-up of distinguished historians, scholars and writers examine the evolution of intelligence and counter-intelligence – from anci...

Favored poet Helen Steiner Rice's beautiful verse has been treasured for decades. Her work will encourage you, as you experience the heavenly Father's blessings in Barbour's newest 160-page Value Book-a super value at only $1.99! You'll want to share Helen Steiner Rice's uplifting inspirational verse again and again with A Collection of Blessings. Poems like "Thank You, God, for Everything" and "The Blessing of Sharing" will refresh and inspir...

Books on special areas of spiritual warfare and deliverance are rare. Much more scarce are books on witchcraft operations. The fact that many people go through witchcraft has made books on the subject of witchcraft to be high in demand. This uncommon book offers in one breathdeliverance prayerssecrets of power over witchcrafthelp for those who are going through witchcraft attacks and principles of staying free from attacks from the quarters of witchcraft practitioners. It is a must read f...

This poetry book called My Hearts Desire is a reflection of my love and adoration for Jesus and for the Jewish people of Israel. In 2001, while visiting Jerusalem with my mother, it was in the garden of Gethsemane at the foot of the Mount of Olives that I felt such an overwhelming sense of Gods unquestionable love for mankind and a deeper truth within my spirit that through his death, burial, and mighty resurrection, I exist and truly live and breathe and have my being. Shortly after retur...

A Deeper Well is the culmination of a lifetime of seeking God. The journey of a penitent heart in turmoil, spent yet contrite, determined to find the perpetual peace that one can only find through a life surrendered to the creator. After being raised in a Christian home by a mother who was an ardent follower of Christ, I was baptized at age 14 and accepted the Lord Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I soon walked away from my Christian principles, and found myself desiring the things of the worl...

Harps Unhung is the poetry project of Eileen Anderson, whose vision was to re-write all one hundred and fifty biblical Psalms, using one hundred and fifty unique poetry formats. Sadly, Eileen had completed only seventy-five of the Psalm poems before succumbing to ovarian cancer in March of 2013.Taking the mantle up after her death, her daughter Vicki completed the remaining seventy-five poems, completing the collection. Harps Unhung is a call for suffering, sick, and weary Christia...

Life will happen to every one of us, there will come hardship, trials and tests. There is that particular test that will wear you down to the point of giving up, and you regret the day you were born, a day much like Job had, or even like that of Elijah.It does not matter who you are, what office you hold, how powerful and strong you may be, or even which denomination or religion you belong to. We all will come to the place where we need to be encouraged; where we wish somebody would...

God downloaded this book to me. I am willing to let God lead me all the way.My husband and I live in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. I learned about Jesus at a very young age. I have learned through personal experience that Gods words can be effective in every area of life and that they can work for anyone who will believe and apply them.I am an intercessor and work in many organizations of the church. I love Jesus, and my life is just joy, peace, and happiness because I live f...

These God-inspired poems were given to me from God to heal the soul, and bring deliverance to the weary spirit. It wasn't until i surrendered my heart to God that i realized that He was using my life experiences as footprints for those who would go through the same things that i've been through. He allowed me to go through trials and tribulations to be a blessing to others through poetic writing.This book was written to send healing to those who struggle with fear, insecurity, low-self est...