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A compelling and beautifully written exploration of the topic which breaks all taboos: assisted death

It is a creeping part of modern culture, shaped by deep-rooted political, historical and economic forces, and it is affecting how we work, parent, socialise and inhabit the world. Anne Helen Petersen identifies burnout with moving clarity - what it feels like and how it manifests across communities.

The purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to the Sikh philosophy and its core values & beliefs, as enshrined in Shri Guru Granth Sahib - the eternal Sikh Guru. It highlights the recurring themes and lessons contained in the Holy Scripture.The book emphasizes that Granth Sahib is not for Sikhs alone, but has universal appeal. It enjoins upon anyone and everyone to live a life full of purpose.It also shows, how the authors of the Holy Book were well ahead of their times in matters of spirituality, psychology, philosophy, cosmology and human rights.It is a spiritual guide for those who wish to tread that path.

Released in 1969, the film Battle of Britain went on to become one of the most iconic war movies ever produced. This is the full story of how the film was made, and explores the techniques used by the film crew.

The new book from Pete Greig, author of GOD ON MUTE and DIRTY GLORY, and one of the founders of global movement 24-7 Prayer - a straightforward, practical guide on how to pray.

Award-winning historian Linda Colley shows the dawn of the modern world - through the advance of written constitutions.

he Holy Quran (Color: Black and White in Arabic) is a compilation of the verbal revelations given to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) over a period of twenty three years.

Bringing the world of Titanic and her sisters back to life as never before through the captivating original artwork of talented artists

Quick. Simple. Effective. (This 3rd Edition replaces ISBN: 978-0935491029)"Unparalleled Understanding from the Best of 26 New Testaments in One. "It's an extremely simple, easy-to-use, multi-translation New Testament that turns ordinary reading into an extraordinary understanding of scripture. And this new edition is all about convenience--merging more than 1,200 former two-column pages into fewer than 500, 8.5" x 11", four-column pages formatted for personal reading, teaching, and meditation."No single Bible translation captures the synergistic, almost three-dimensional shades of meaning found in THE WORD: The New Testament from 26 Translations. Each time-tested, classic translation serves as a commentary to the others."The Word's Insta-Study Format (TM) features the complete KJV in bold-face type, immediately followed by the most significant insights researched from 25 time-tested classic translations, including: The Amplified Bible, ASV, NASV, RSV, Living Bible, Bible in Basic English, Phillips Translations, Knox Translation, and more than a dozen other classics--all in one place.General Editor Curtis Vaughan, Th.D., led an editorial board representing seminaries and universities from the United States, Canada, Scotland, and New Zealand--using translations from 19 English Bible publishers."So much information in a hurry.""Simpler and faster than hubs, gateways, and other click and read software.""Instant Bible study.""...brings extraordinary understanding to the ordinary reader...""...an ingenious tool for teaching and personal study. You're going to love it.""Unparalleled understanding from the best of 26 New Testaments in one." .(This third edition, ISBN: 978-0-935491-04-3, replaces ISBN: 978-0935491029)

A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality -listening to the sacred around us and inside us - can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves.

In order to become ethically acceptable, surrogacy must change beyond recognition - but we need more surrogacy, not less!

China Mieville's reading of the modern world's most controversial and enduring political document: the Communist Manifesto.

This third volume covers the Norwegian army's flags, jaegers, ski troops, cavalry, and artillery, and Militia forces in Norway and Denmark, through 54 original full colour plates.

An investigation into the organisation, strength, and military action of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1683 - both at Vienna and other theatres of war.

This fully illustrated volume compares two of the most iconic AFV's: the SU-152/ISU-152 and the Tiger, used on the Eastern Front during World War II.On the Eastern Front in 1943, the Tiger-equipped heavy Panzer battalions gave German armored divisions an unmatched capability that cost the Red Army dearly. The Tiger's 88mm gun carved through Soviet defenses in the attack, and caused havoc amongst advancing Soviet armored formations when used in defense. Neither of the Red Army's heavy tanks (the KV-1 and KV-2) could match the Tiger's gun, and, more importantly, penetrate its armor at anything approaching standard combat range. The Soviet response was a stopgap vehicle that mounted a 152mm artillery piece onto the KV tank's chassis: the SU-152. This fascinating volume describes how the SU-152 was first deployed at Kursk in 1943, where its shell proved capable of killing Tigers, and documents its evolution into the ISU-152 in late 1943 (the latter carried the same gun on an IS chassis, and featured increased frontal armor). Packed with superb illustrations, it also explores the widely differing tactical employment of these two iconic AFVs, unit organization, equipment and weaponry, and crew roles.

Nancy Marie Brown lays to rest the hoary myth that Viking society was ruled by men and celebrates the dramatic lives of female Viking warriors

A classic for thirty years, Intended for Pleasure is an easy-to-read reference book that combines biblical teaching on love and marriage with the latest medical information on sex and sexuality. This popular resource gently encourages married couples to make their sexual relationship the fulfilling experience it was meant to be. This is a complete sex manual, with basic facts, illustrations, and frank discussion of all facets of human sexuality. A perfect gift for newlyweds and a source book for pastors and marriage counselors, this book has helped more than a million people understand and enjoy the gift God intended for pleasure.

This authoritative survey of strategic studies gives students a complete introduction to strategic thinking, from historical and theoretical approaches to the contemporary issues and challenges facing the world today. A team of expert authors present readers with key debates and a range of perspectives, encouraging critical thinking.

"A rigorously researched book that gracefully pivots between the world of the ring and the racial politics of the early'60s."-New York Times Book Review

As remarkable as Columbus and the conquistador expeditions, the history of Portuguese exploration is now almost forgotten. This title tells an epic tale of navigation, trade and technology, money and religious zealotry, political diplomacy and espionage, sea battles and shipwrecks, endurance, courage and terrifying brutality.