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The Biggs Time
Ronnie Biggs would admit he's no saint. Sentenced to 30 years for his part in the Great Train Robbery - which took place on a cold English morning in August 1963 - he's the legendary gangster who escaped to taunt the British establishment, sing with the Sex Pistols and tan with bikini-clad Brazilian beach girls, Pina Colada in hand: a hard man, the rogue who got away. clothed me, loved me. Michael knew the devoted single dad trying to go straight who, when prohibited from working legally, traded on the only skill he could short of organized crime - being himself. rescuing his dad from disaster on more than one occasion, not least when Ron was kidnapped in 1981. By making a televised appeal f...
The Letters
If God were to write you a letter, in 200 words or less, what might it say? Would it be full of harshness, pointing out all your faults and wrong-doings? Would it be a laundry list of things you should have done, or should be doing, places to go, or people to see? In The Letters, my hope is that you will see the God of hope, grace and encouragement. He is not the ogre that we are sometimes led to believe he is.As you read these letters, you will discover a God who knows your name, He knows what you like (pecan pie), what you are good at (drums and ping-pong), what you dislike (broccoli) and what makes you happy (seeing your loved one at the end of your day). And most of all, you will discove...
The Letters
Winner of the 24th Annual Writer's Digest Award The opening's statement of 'almost everything we do is affected by or perception of God' is tremendous, getting the reader to self-assess right away, intrigued by the concept of PERCEPTION of God. Excellent book. Intriguing, and at this point the reader knows without doubt that we are in for an illuminating read. The author's writing voice is stellar: engaging, educating without lecturing, posing fascinating questions in a tone that reminds the reader of having a chat with a fascinating friend from whom we can learn. Writer's Digtest Judge IF GOD WERE TO WRITE YOU A PERSONAL LETTER... would it be full of harshness, pointing out all your faults and wrong-doings? The Letters will reveal a God who knows your name and He offers you Hope, Encouragement and Inspiration; a God who knows the desire of your heart, your deepest fear, what shames you. You will find a God who not only loves you, but is very, very fond of you.
Ronnie Biggs - The Inside Story
Ronnie Biggs: The Inside Story, written by two of Ronnie Biggs's closest friends and most ardent supporters, delivers exactly what it says on the label, giving a very personal, unique and yet disturbing insight into the mind and subsequent treatment by the judicial and penal systems of the man that became a legendary household name for his role in one of Britain's most notorious crimes, the Great Train Robbery of 1963, and his subsequent life on the run upon his escape from prison in 1965. Raising pointed questions and dispelling many myths, the story makes one wonder who is the greater criminal: the carpenter that played a bit part in an unarmed robbery 45 years ago, who has remained incarc...
The Routledge Companion to Research in the Arts
The Routledge Companion to Research in the Arts is a major collection of new writings on research in the creative and performing arts by leading authorities from around the world. It provides theoretical and practical approaches to identifying, structuring and resolving some of the key issues in the debate about the nature of research in the arts which have surfaced during the establishment of this subject over the last decade. Contributions are located in the contemporary intellectual environment of research in the arts, and more widely in the universities, in the strategic and political environment of national research funding, and in the international environment of trans-national coopera...
Ars Liturgiae
Contributors and offerings include: - Robert F. Taft, SJ, "Home Communion in the Late Antique East"- Maxwell E. Johnson, "Eucharistic Reservation and Lutheranism: An Extension of the Sunday Worship?"- John F. Baldovin, SJ, "Catherine Pickstock and Medieval Liturgy"- Michael S. Driscoll, "Mozart and Marriage: Ritual Change in Eighteenth-Century Vienna"- Edward Foley, Capuchin, "Re-Attaching Tongue to Body: The Aesthetics of Liturgical Performance"- Gilbert Ostdiek, OFM, "Let the Poet Speak"- Patrick W. Collins, "Spirituality, the Imagination and the Arts"- John Allyn Melloh, SM, "On the Vocation of the Preacher"- Andrew D. Ciferni, OPRAEM, "Framing the Scriptures: Preaching at the Eucharist on High Holy Days"- Raymond Studzinski, OSB, "Practice Makes Perfect: Reading as Transformative Spiritual Practice"- R. Kevin Seasoltz, OSB, "In the Celtic Tradition: Irish Church Architecture"
The Copper Trader
The young copper trader's life depended on it; he had to get out. But his employer had no intention of letting him go. His career had been going so well . . . until he learned who he was really working for . . . . Following a mysterious death at Longwell Metals, Drew Madison is promoted to the coveted executive role of copper trader. Flights on the corporate jet, a high-society Chicago lifestyle, and more wealth than he ever dreamed of are the perks of his new job. Yet, despite his excitement over this newfound world of prestige and privilege, he senses that something is wrong. Following his instincts, Drew learns that he has unwittingly become the key player in a nefarious scheme. He seeks help from those around him, but with everyone working their own angle, who can he trust? His danger becomes grave when the lives of his young daughter and wife are threatened. Caught in a perilous game of cat and mouse with those who seek to use him, Drew must take matters into his own hands and risk the ultimate loss to break free.
101 Interesting Facts on Ronnie Biggs and the Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery, and the part Ronnie Biggs played in it, is one of the most famous true crime stories of all time. Ronnie's imprisonment, subsequent escape and life on the run has been the subject of much discussion and this new book sets out the facts for anyone wishing to find out what really happened on the day of the robbery and in the years beyond. Do you know how many members of rail staff were on board the train on the day of the robbery? Are you aware which celebrities became involved in the Free Ronnie Biggs Campaign? Can you name the many films, documentaries and books that have been produced about the Great Train Robbery? All this information and more is in 101 Interesting Facts on Ronnie Biggs and The Great Train Robbery. Despite Ronnie Biggs' advancing age and the fact that 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the Great Train Robbery, the daring 1963 heist still attracts a great deal of interest. If you would like to know the facts, this book is for you.
Just the Facts
Being a good investigator is only half the battle; you must be able to tell your story in writing. Using this text will help you become a better report writer. "Just The Facts: Investigative Report Writing, Second Edition" is designed to perfectly match the needs of your student. This workbook now has perforated pages that can be easily torn out and turned into the instructor for grading. Each chapter is devoted to a major component of the report writing process and builds on the knowledge gained in the preceding chapter.
The Art of Surrender
Explores the ritual concessions as acts of warfare, performances of submission, demonstrations of power, and representations of shifting, unstable worlds. The author considers the limits of sovereignty at conflict's end, showing how the ways we concede loss can be as important as the ways we claim victory.
