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For many years, the author has used his enormous collection of quotations (this anthology is only the tip of the iceberg!) with students in "Reflection Groups". Each week, 20 or 30 such groups meet at the University College chaplaincy for contemplation and discussion of a chosen theme. Beginning with quotations from the Bible, other sources are called upon to recollect the knowledge and wisdom of the past as well as present day insights. The aim is to enrich hearts and minds after the manner of Philippians 4:8, "Whatever is true...honourable...just...pure...lovely...gracious, think on these things".
Comprehensive trade directory of the UK publishing industry and allied book trade suppliers, associations and services.
This is a popular and affordable paperback edition of "The Eternal Vision" which contains 500 pages and thousands of quotes drawn from an incredibly wide range of sources including: the Bible, spiritual writing, literature, humour, the sayings of the witty and wise. This versatile collection will have many uses. Thematically arranged, it includes over 200 subjects from: Acceptance, Action, Adoration, Anxiety, Art, Aspirations, Awareness to Wholeness, Wisdom, Wonder, Work and Worship. In between is a feast of quotations on Contemplation, Friendship, Healing, Meditation and much more. This collection was developed at Oxford University over twenty years where the editor, a college chaplain, holds weekly reflection groups for students based on his still growing collection of quotations.
Most rights theories hold that the same act of a person or group cannot be driven by both a right and a duty. This book introduces the theory of initial rights and derived rights, demonstrating that an act is often the result of both. The key idea is that individuals and collectives have the right to fulfill their duty. However, general rights, those people are born with, do not originate from any duty, meaning their choices are not dictated by duties. As a result, access to education is a right, not a duty. The theory of initial and derived rights can extend beyond education to explain broader social dynamics, such as the relationship between government and citizens. This book applies the t...
This book, now in its 26th year, is compiled in association with the U.K. Publishers Association. It is the most authoritative, detailed book trade directory for the U.K. and Commonwealth available. It lists some 1,500 publishers in twenty-one countries. In addition, the Directory offers in-depth coverage of packagers, literary agents, trade and allied associations, and services.
Love's Redeeming Work is a major anthology of Anglican writings, with 250+ entries that span from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries. The selections demonstrate the Anglican tenet that different strands of spirituality can be woven together in a creative tension that enhances the overall strength of the church. The entries reflect a broad spectrum of literary genres (poetry, devotional essays, letters, reflections on the Scriptures, etc.), written by men and women from all over the world.
Provides detailed information on more than 20,000 U.S. and Canadian publishers, including nearly 1,000 distributors, wholesalers and jobbers, as well as small independent presses. The latest edition adds approximately 500 new entries with increased Canadian listings and Web site and e-mail addresses.
This volume provides a detailed book trade directory for the U.K., Commonwealth and Irish Republic. It lists some 1500 publishers in 21 countries, and also offers in-depth coverage of the wider U.K. book trade.
A guide to the names and specialities of American and Canadian publishers, editors, and literary agents includes information on the acquisition process and on choosing literary agents.
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