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Nicholas Rudd-Jones and David Stewart seek out paths, tracks and ways and their oft-hidden original purpose. Telling both the story of the pathway and the people who travelled on it before, they describe the historical background of each path, while also bringing to life the experience of walking it today.
A fascinating and illuminating account of how George Washington became the dominant force in the creation of the United States of America, from award-winning author David O. Stewart “An outstanding biography . . . [George Washington] has a narrative drive such a life deserves.”—The Wall Street Journal Washington's rise constitutes one of the greatest self-reinventions in history. In his mid-twenties, this third son of a modest Virginia planter had ruined his own military career thanks to an outrageous ego. But by his mid-forties, that headstrong, unwise young man had evolved into an unassailable leader chosen as the commander in chief of the fledgling Continental Army. By his mid-fifti...
Frankincense and Myrrh--more than symbolic gifts to baby Christ. Considered cure-alls by Biblical people. Healing by prayer and anointment with oils as practiced by Jesus' disciples and early Christians is made practical for us today in this book. Based on both science and scripture.
"It looks like early-onset schizophrenia."There's something living in the basement of the funeral home. Billy has seen it, but nobody believes him. At least, none of the adults in his life do."Most people who are suffering delusions this intense require institutionalization. Billy, however, seems very resilient to them."It's waiting for him, it knows him. It's coming to him at night, when he is all alone... it even penetrates his dreams, and the medication only makes him more vulnerable to its attack."I believe you."Isolated from their unbelieving caregivers, Billy and his friends must act to destroy the threat that they alone know is real. From the author of Voices of the Void and Muramasa: Blood Drinker comes a tale of childhood isolation, terror, madness, and the faith to overcome it.
A cursed blade; a legendary tale... At the bidding of his lord, master swordsman Taoka Yoshio follows the bloody trail of a murderer who is seemingly empowered by sorcery. As samurai, Yoshio acts as retainer to the beautiful and enigmatic Amaya, the daughter of his sworn liege, on their quest. Amaya, however, has ambitions and plans that are quite different from the tasks appointed by her father. Along their way, they meet and befriend a legendary swordsmith, with whose help they begin to uncover the terrifying truth of the mysterious killer and his demonic blade. As they all become entangled in the webs of the Ashikaga shogunate's schemes, they must each face the hard truths of their pasts to survive their trials and defeat evil. Danger, intrigue, bloody revenge, and demons await Yoshio, is he strong enough to survive?
A no-holds-barred look into the remarkable life and career of the prolific musician, songwriter, and producer behind Eurythmics and dozens of pop hits. Dave Stewart’s life has been a wild ride—one filled with music, constant reinvention, and the never-ending drive to create. Growing up in industrial northern England, he left home for the gritty London streets of the seventies, where he began collaborating and performing with various musicians, including a young waitress named Annie Lennox. The chemistry between Stewart and Lennox was undeniable, and an intense romance developed. While their passion proved too much offstage, they thrived musically and developed their own sound. They calle...
"Short, plain, balding, neither soldier nor orator, low on charisma and high on intelligence, Madison cared more about achieving results than taking the credit. To reach his lifelong goal of a self-governing constitutional republic, he blended his talents with those of key partners. It was Madison who led the drive for the Constitutional Convention and pressed for an effective new government as his patron George Washington lent the effort legitimacy; Madison who wrote the Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton to secure the Constitution's ratification; Madison who corrected the greatest blunder of the Constitution by drafting and securing passage of the Bill of Rights with Washington's support; Madison who joined Thomas Jefferson to found the nation's first political party and move the nation toward broad democratic principles; Madison, with James Monroe, who guided the new nation through its first war in 1812, really its Second War of Independence; and it was Madison who handed the reins of government to the last of the Founders, his old friend and sometime rival Monroe"--
Get ready... as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you’ve heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you’re about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Roman soldier. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
The first monograph on the first photographer to be awarded the Prize for Editorial, Advertising & Fashion Photography by the Royal Photographic Society, this extraordinary collection celebrates David Stewart's surreal eye and his literal focus on the unusual, the bizarre and the deadpan presentation of the unexpected. Meticulously composed tableaux create off-centre observations of everyday life that are simultaneously familiar and disturbing. This groundbreaking survey of of a lifetime of looking, thinking, composing and creating exceptional photographic compositions of the absurdity, comedy and nightmarish potential of everyday life will resonate with all.
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