The rivalry between Cardiff and Swansea is one of the fiercest there is anywhere. From the rugby pitch to the fierce football rivalry of the South Wales derby between the Bluebirds of Cardiff City FC and the Swans of Swansea City FC, this title features a collection of jokes, anecdotes, banter and diatribes as each city tries to outdo the other.
The protagonist is a controversial figure, often labeled a sadist, whose complex personality and actions provoke intense reactions from those around him. As he navigates a world filled with moral ambiguity, themes of power, control, and the nature of pleasure emerge. The narrative delves into his relationships and the psychological implications of his behavior, challenging readers to confront their own perceptions of right and wrong. This exploration of dark desires and human psychology promises to be both provocative and thought-provoking.
The book offers an expansive and balanced account of over a century of conflict in Palestine and Israel, highlighting key historical events such as the Balfour Declaration and the Six-Day War. Drawing on the author's extensive experience as a Guardian correspondent and editor, it provides an authoritative perspective on the violent confrontations and wars that have shaped the region, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of this complex and contentious history.
Focusing on the relevance of Jesus' teachings in contemporary life, this book offers practical guidance for integrating His words into daily actions amidst life's complexities. It encourages readers to navigate their personal challenges while embodying the essence of Jesus' messages, making spirituality accessible and actionable for everyone.
Ever since the Ottoman Empire was defeated and British colonial rule began in 1917, Jews and Arabs have struggled for control of the Holy Land. Israel's independence in 1948 in the wake of the Holocaust was a triumph for the Zionist movement but a catastrophe - 'nakba' in Arabic - for the native Palestinian majority. In Enemies and Neighbours, Ian Black has written a gripping, lucid and timely account of what was doomed to be an irreconcilably hostile relationship from the beginning. It traces how, half a century after the watershed of the 1967 war, hopes for a two-state solution and an end to occupation have all but disappeared. The author, a veteran Guardian journalist, draws on deep knowledge of the region and decades of his own reporting to create a uniquely vivid and valuable book. Bringing much-needed balance and perspective to this most controversial and intractable of conflicts, Enemies and Neighbours is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the story so far - and why both peoples face an uncertain future.
This title surveys Israeli intelligence operations from the 1930s to the Ostrovsky affair and describes relations with the American intelligence community.
A collection of intercessions to accompany the Church of England Common Worship Lectionary, years A, B and C.
This latest effusion is a completely new collection of anti-Weegie and anti- Edinburgh swedging, hard hits and sneaky bits from the West and East sides, sharp jibes and bludgeoning diatribes. But it's just friendly rivalry really, isn't it? To use the double positive negative unique to Scotland: Aye, right.
There's a slogan that Glaswegians use when talking about Edinburgh's world-famous joie de vivre: 'Edinburgh! Except, of course, traditionally, there is no request to tea in Edinburgh, more of a statement delivered without a question mark, as in 'You'll have had your tea.' And 'pal' is the unfriendliest word there is in Glasgow.
This is a collection of Scouseiana, the straightforward insults, the sly digs and the outright threats, culled from pubs and clubs city-wide by Ian Black, master of the quick sidestep, learned as he practised these gems.
