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Ever since the Honourable Charles Rolls and Henry Royce (later Sir Henry) came together at their famous meeting at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, UK in 1904 the name Rolls-Royce has been synonymous with striving to be the best. This story will tell the...

The book of Ecclesiastes is the Bible's problem child. Its probing doubts, dark ruminations, self- reflexive dialogues, and unflinching observations have simultaneously puzzled and fascinated readers for over two millennia. Some read the book's message...

Thomas Adès is a dominant force in contemporary music, whose work attracts significant attention and acclaim, and has been performed by many renowned ensembles. This volume – the first to present a range of scholarly essays on every aspect of Adès's...

Tar Heel Traveler Attractions & Adventures will celebrate the many great places across North Carolina, from historic landmarks to little known nooks and crannies.The book includes museums, gardens, bakeries, theatres, lighthouses, even...

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colourful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Prague:- City walks and tours: Five detailed self-guided walks, including a walk from the Old Town Square to the...

Amy Orr-Ewing has learned a lot of lessons the hard way. As an internationally known speaker, theologian, and apologist, she has navigated through many challenges: battling abuse, finding and using her voice, building a lasting ministry, leading with...

The Big Book of Drawing Anime is the ultimate reference on creating and drawing your own unique anime characters. It covers the basics you need to know for a solid foundation on how to draw anime, from anime heads and faces to poses, including a 101 on...

Throughout medieval Europe, male and female religious communities attached to churches, abbeys, and schools participated in devotional music making outside of the chanted liturgy. Newly collating over 400 songs from primary sources, this book reveals the...

A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR: TRAVELChina today is a land of opportunity for African people blocked from commerce with most of Europe and Northern America. It is also an intersection of racism and prejudice.Noo Saro-Wiwa goes in search of China's...

Sufism, the spiritual, mystical, and esoteric dimension of Islam, is experiencing a renewal in the 21st century. Charismatic Sufi masters have been able to revitalise their language, attracting new disciples and going beyond their cultural-geographic...

Since fracking emerged as a way of extracting natural gas, through intense deep drilling and the use of millions of gallons of water and chemicals to fracture shale, it has been controversial. It is perceived in different ways by different people—by some...

A prolific sculptor, Raymond Delamarre (1890-1986) expressed his quest for pure lines and elegant forms through sixty years, from medals to monumental works. Winner of the Grand Prix de Rome in 1919, he made a name for himself in the inter-war years. The...

The notion of esoteric knowledge is one of the pillars of the intellectual traditions in Islam. Though most visible in Sufism, it also dominated the first three and a half centuries of Shi‘ite thought, speaking to a commonality of ideas across sectarian...

Drawing from author Tim Palmer's twenty-seven years of experience working as a cinematographer for award-winning drama series including Killing Eve and Line of Duty, this book is the go-to guide on how to light just about any scene a cinematographer may...

This book concerns the ways in which the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj, is embedded in Moroccan society. Approaching pilgrimage from the perspective of lived religion, the book seeks to answer the question: How does Hajj feature in the everyday...

Some have called this an age of absurdity, and as such Contemporary Absurdities, Existential Crises, and Visual Art presents the contributions of artists, theorists, and scholars whose words and works investigate the absurd as a condition of, a...

When 22-year-old photographer Richard Blanshard arrived at the Cannes Film Festival in 1976, he had no idea that he would become an official photographer for the UK and US film industry for the next two decades. His first assignment was to photograph...

An exciting larger edition of a beautifully illustrated celebration of our favourite farmyard animals.This beautiful new edition of The Farmyard Set is bigger in size, ensuring a closer look at the world's favourite farm animals.Readers of The Country...

Bracket [On Sharing] considers the historic roots of sharing and their relationship to contemporary models of sharing. Sharing is one of humanity’s most basic traits; we intrinsically recognise the benefits of pooling resources within a community in...

Everyone experiences seasons of stress, but you are not condemned to a lifetime of anxiety. Stronger than Stress offers 10 spiritual practices to help you overcome daily overwhelm with God's peace and strength. Learn from the life and teachings of the...

* Specifications: Includes 10 illustrated ugly Christmas sweater magnets* Book Included: Mini book explains what your favourite ugly Christmas sweater says about you* Perfect Gift: Bring humour and holiday joy to your home, office, or dorm room* A Fun...

Box-making expert Doug Stowe is back with a new spin on the classic box-making book. With an eye toward thoughtful design, this book walks the reader through the thought process they need to create beautiful and functional boxes. Designing Boxes offers...

This title was first published in 2001: Hegel's Metaphysics of God presents Hegel's response to Kant's claim that metaphysics in general and, in particular, knowledge of God, is beyond the grasp of human knowledge. Calton argues that Hegel uses his...

Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it's also what trips you up after you've been burned. Maybe a friend constantly lets you down. A leader or organization you respect turns out to be different than they portray themselves to be. A spouse...

- Deluxe Collectible: A finely detailed, 3 inch replica of Doc Brown's flux capacitor- Light-up and Sound Effects: Equipped with multiple LED lights and sound effects- Book Included: A full-colour, 32-page book exploring the mechanics of time travel and...

Theatrical Violence Design offers the reader a complete education in the theory and practice of designing violence for the theater.From sword fights to exchanges of gunfire to domestic violence, the theater abounds in physical conflict. The artists who...

"A Jedi must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind. " - Yoda, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes BackInspired by the wisdom of Star Wars' Jedi Order, this engrossing collection of more than 100 brain-training puzzles and logical...

The term “performance,” as used in 1955 by the British philosopher of language John L. Austin, refers to processual, “performative” aspects that take centre-stage instead of rigid states and fixed norms. It has found its way into the most diverse areas...

It may surprise you to know that the majority of non-Christians are not hostile to the faith or looking for a fight. In fact, most are open and even curious about spiritual matters. Yet evangelism training and apologetic resources are often geared toward...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739339777Author Richard HuttPage Count 2Imprint Herb Lester Associates LtdPublisher Herb Lester Associates LtdWeight(grams) 75g

This elegant Bible edition of the RSV delivers this classic translation in a convenient portable size with essential study tools and traditional accents.The Revised Standard Version (RSV) in the Sovereign Collection reflects its place in the legacy and...

This poetry anthology provides a bright and cheery way to start your day, with one joyful poem for every morning of the year.Whether you wake up to the chirping of birds or stumble out the door in a last minute rush, it's important to take some time for...

Founded in 2003 by Laurent Vuilleumier and Paul Humbert, the architectural practice LVPH (Pampigny/Fribourg) primarily works on projects in Western Switzerland. Its tasks range from an autonomous residential building in Treyvaux supported by 14 columns,...

When German artist Charlotte Salomon (1917–1943) handed her gouache series Life? or Theater? over to a friend, she beseeched him to “take good care of it, it is my entire life.” A few months later, the five-months pregnant Charlotte was picked up by a...

Have fun learning to draw a variety of subjects by following large, visual step-by-step instructions. From nature to food to animals, buildings and transportation you’ll discover just how easy drawing can be with an easy two-stage process. First, create...

In this thought-provoking new work, historian Justin M. Jacobs challenges the widely accepted belief that much of Western museums’ treasures were acquired by imperialist plunder and theft. The account re-examines the allegedly immoral provenance of...

In a role 67 million Americans face as caretakers to their elderly parents, Susan Hartzler cared for her dad for three years, gaining profound insight into Parkinson's disease and the multifaceted challenges of caregiving. Throughout this challenging...

'Will has finally written his masterpiece. I'm glad I could be of assistance' LAWRENCE'Essential reading' JARVIS COCKER'Wonderful' BOBBY GILLESPIE'A fascinating tale beautifully told' BRETT ANDERSONLawrence is the greatest pop star you have never heard...

Since its development in the 1850s photography has played an important role in the practice of medicine, whether that be in recording the progress of a patient's response to treatment, in documenting research findings or developments in surgical...

Northern identities in different regions, cultures and communities - particularly when constructed as foils to 'The South' - have been the focus of considerable attention among cultural historians, literary scholars and commentators, several of whom are...