Essential to a proper understanding of the Old Testament is a knowledge of the political, historical, and theological environment of the ancient Near East. While there is an abundance of material explaining this environment, primary source texts are often unavailable or inaccessible to beginning Old Testament students. Even as sources have become more widely available online, introductory students still struggle to know where to begin and how texts contribute to an understanding of the Old...

At this time of awakening on the planet, something new and magical is happening in relationships. It is beyond the two people coming together, and it is beyond ego. It seems Divinely orchestrated, with many mystical synchronicities. The partners making their way toward each other are walking the revolutionary path of wholeness. When they meet, they are in awe of how perfectly their potential partner “fits” with them. It seems a dream come true. It is a union beginning to happen that can be...

There are over half a million listed buildings in Britain, conservation areas can be found in every borough, and a large proportion of our housing stock pre-dates 1914. So, whether in extending a listed house, reordering a local church, or converting an historic warehouse, most architects will work with historic buildings at some point in their career – even if they are not a specialist conservation architect.An Introduction to Architectural Conservation introduces non-spe...

This book is designed to educate independent artists and upcoming music professionals of the music business steps that should be taken in order for them to start making money from their music, with the understanding that it is the same business that every major recording artist has to handle as well. Through the author's testimony, and by using his own music career as an example, the reader will be educated on the importance of the split sheet, and how registering their music properly with...

Lee Evans is one of the best-loved comedians in the country; a Hollywood star able to sell out arenas in the blink of eye.But he was not always such a roaring success.The Life of Lee is an utterly hilarious and very moving autobiography charting his ups and downs on the way to the top. Lee takes us on a darkly humorous journey through his childhood spent running wild on a Bristol housing estate and his unconventional school days, when he was publicl...

Brought to you by Penguin.Lee Evans is one of the best-loved comedians in the country; a Hollywood star able to sell out arenas in the blink of eye.But he was not always such a roaring success.Read unabridged by the man himself, and with the humour (and the voices!) that he brings to the stage, the audiobook edition of The Life of Lee is his utterly hilarious and very moving autobiography.Charting his ups and downs ...

As far back as he can remember James Corden has only ever wanted to be in one place: in front of you, doing something to make you laugh, cry, shout, or giggle uncontrollably. At the age of 4, he grandstanded throughout his baby sister's christening, standing on a chair in front of the whole congregation, pulling faces and cracking everyone up. Despite himself, the vicar was impressed.And from then on he couldn't get enough of the spotlight, even when it always seemed to avoid him. ...

Famed for his gentle innocence and brilliant observational wit, comedian Alan Carr describes his childhood growing up in a football-mad family in Northampton and his rise to become one of Britain’s best-loved comedians.‘Puberty had been unkind. Whereas it had come in the night and left the other boys with chiselled, stubbly chins and deep masculine voices, I’d been left with a huge pair of knockers and the voice of a pensioner.’ Alan CarrAlan Carr grew up in one of the most...

David Jason: My Life**, now available as an unabridged audiobook.**National Book Awards Autobiography of the Year 2013.Born the son of a Billingsgate market porter at the height of the Second World War, David Jason spent his early life dodging bombs and bullies, both with impish good timing. Giving up on an unloved career as an electrician, he turned his attention to acting and soon, through a natural talent for making people laugh...

If you’re a man of a certain age you’ll know there comes a point in life when getting a sports car and over-analysing your contribution to society sounds like a really good idea.With a good job in sales and marketing and a nice house in Manchester that he shared with his wife and kids, John Bishop was no different when he turned the dreaded 4-0. But instead of spanking a load of cash on a car that would have made him look like a senior stylist at Vidal Sassoon, he stumbled onto a p...

Brought to you by Penguin.Rob Brydon - star of Gavin and Stacey, Steve Coogan's partner in The Trip, and one of Britain's favourite comedians - tells the funny and frank story of his slow ascent to fame and fortune in Small Man in a Book.A multi-award-winning actor, writer, comedian and presenter known for his warmth, humour and inspired impressions, Rob Brydon has quickly become one of our very favourite entertai...

A control freak looks for love (women who leave wet teaspoons in sugar bowls need not apply).‘I haven’t woken up with a cup of tea by the bed for seven years. It seems such a small thing but it’s one of a thousand things I miss about having someone around to take care of me. I have spent my entire adult life getting things the way I want them and all I want now is someone to give it all up for.’ Jon RichardsonIs your filing faultless? Your CDs, apostrophes, cutlery all in t...