There are over 50 stone circles in the Lake District, and the purpose of this guide is to introduce you to what they are, where they are and what you are likely to find, in the hope that you will develop a sense of wonder about them, sufficient to visit some of the circles yourself.nJargon and detail are deliberately kept as simple as possible, so as to open up this complicated subject to as wide a readership as possible.
Facing the final test of faith, David Watson candidly shares his personal thoughts during his moving struggle with cancer: his doubts and fears but also his ability to trust in God and fear no evil.
Every place name tells a story about the history of the Lake District, and each name has a meaning. Knowing just a little about place names will greatly enrich your visit. This book is written in non-academic language and starts with a description of the history of settlement. Then it explains the most likely origins and meanings for over 500 Lake District place names.
Renowned Christian teacher David Watson tackles the challenge of discipleship and what it means to follow Christ today. Reissued for a new generation of readers.
Exploring the aftermath of the Versailles Settlements, this book delves into the political, social, and economic consequences of the peace agreements following World War I. It examines how the decisions made at Versailles shaped international relations and national boundaries, leading to future conflicts. The narrative also highlights the legacy of these settlements, including the rise of nationalism and the impact on various countries, ultimately offering insights into the complexities of peace and the challenges that arose in the interwar period.
Everyone is fascinated by waterfalls. This Simple Guide allows you to explore 25 of the Lake District's favourite and most accessible waterfalls.The introduction explains how waterfalls are formed, how damp shady places produce their own special flora, and how waterfalls were especially attractive to the Lake District's Romantic writers.Each Fall is given at least a double-page spread, and the highly illustrated 'Simple Guides' treatment with:1. A full page photograph2. A 'how to get there' box.3. A simple coloured sketch-map.4. A description based on the author's exploration of Lakeland waterfalls.
Why do we do good things for one another? Do we still do good things if we get nothing in return? This reader explores the science, impulses, and reasons behind altruism in both humans and animals.
An account of Hannah Arendt's life and philosophical work. Discusses her ideas on Nazism developed in "The Origins of Totalitarianism, " the problem of German responsibility for Nazi crimes, and echoes of her approach in the recent "historians' debate" in Germany. Ch. 5 (p. 74-82), "Eichmann in Jerusalem, " summarizes the polemic aroused by Arendt's report on Eichmann's trial. (From the Bibliography of the Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism)
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