Bøker av Richard Porter

Behind the scenes of the global phenomenon Top Gear.

The Adventure-Driven Life encourages us to take more risks of faith in our Christian walk as we learn to trust more deeply in our awesome God.Something happened to Jesus' followers after they had met him. They started to become like him, striding into the miraculous, doing whatJesus was doing. They started to live an adventurous life of faith.But can we really have the same faith today? The Bible not only says we should, but it also tells us this is God's expectation and goal for us - it's our destiny. Through sometimes crazy yet always colourful anecdotes, seasoned with Bible references, Richard Porter shows us how an awesome adventure of grace, love, hope and faith is available to us all.If your Christian life seems a little too safe, then why not step out in faith and start living a more adventure-driven life! The Adventure-Driven Life will help you: See how God longs to work through you to show his presence to othersStep out in faith as you hear God's voiceUnderstand how the dynamic faith of the disciples is available todayReclaim your understanding of God as truly awesomeBecome expectant to see God move in your lifeHave a more passionate and exciting walk with GodThrough biblical teaching and personal stories, The Adventure-Driven Life will stir your faith and encourage you to l've a more adventurous life as you follow Jesus moreclosely.

Bloodstained Justice" delves into the chilling narrative of a sheriff consumed by power, whose absolute control over a small town becomes the heart of the story. Driven by his ruthless nature, the sheriff employs a variety of sinister tactics to ensure his dominance remains unchallenged. Those who dare to oppose him face the dire consequences of death, imprisonment, or excruciating torture.In this bleak and oppressive setting, the townsfolk live in constant fear, whispering their discontent in the shadows. However, a glimmer of hope emerges as a handful of courageous individuals rise against the sheriff's tyrannical regime. United by their shared desire for freedom, they embark on a perilous journey to expose the sheriff's crimes and bring him to justice.

Whispers in Winter: A Chilling Mystery That Will Leave You Breathless!Five strangers trapped in a snowbound mansion. One of them dead. Four suspects hiding deadly secrets. In this heart-stopping tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, nothing is as it seems.Follow the captivating journey of Evelyn, Lila, Max, Asher, and Celeste as they navigate a labyrinth of deceit, where the snow-covered town of Crestwood holds more than picturesque beauty. As winter's icy grip tightens, their lives intertwine, revealing a dark underbelly of secrets and a merciless killer among them.A prodigious pianist with severed fingers, a captivating socialite entangled in a criminal underworld, a rebellious artist whose graffiti exposes more than just political statements, a star athlete with a hidden past, and an enigmatic loner haunted by visions--each harbors a secret that could shatter their lives.As the snow falls and the tension rises, trust wanes and suspicion simmers. Can they unravel the truth before the murderer strikes again? In this twisted game of cat and mouse, the line between hero and villain blurs, and the power of secrets becomes a double-edged sword.Prepare for mind-bending plot twists, bone-chilling revelations, and unexpected alliances. As the darkness of winter envelopes them, their fates hang in the balance. Can they overcome their own demons and expose the true mastermind orchestrating this deadly game? Or will secrets buried beneath the snow seal their fate forever?Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page. With its chilling atmosphere, complex characters, and shocking revelations, Secrets in Snowfall will leave you gasping for breath and questioning how far you would go to protect the ones you love.Discover the truth. Unleash the power of secrets. And prepare for a mystery that will leave you awestruck!

A fully revised edition of the acclaimed field guide to the birds of the Middle EastThe Middle East is home to some of the most spectacular birdlife in the world. This field guide covers all species—including vagrants—found in the Arabian Peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Cyprus. It features 180 superb color plates depicting some 900 species and subspecies as well as 646 color distribution maps that show the breeding range for almost every species. Maps and detailed species accounts are opposite the plates, making this marvelously illustrated guide ideal for easy reference in the field.Features fully revised and updated text, plates, and mapsCovers more than 50 additional species and subspeciesIncludes more than 100 new illustrations as well as new information on the status and distribution of endemic speciesNow comes with QR codes of vocalizations

Jesus taught us to pray for God's kingdom to come. But do we understand what we are praying for and what the kingdom of God really looks like? Using the analogy of God as the director of the greatest show on earth, Richard Porter shows how the kingdom of God is the overarching story line throughout the Bible. Each scene, from the people of Israel to Jesus and the early church, reveals kingdom truths that impact the church today. As the story unfolds, you can understand why Jesus proclaimed the message of the kingdom. It is indeed good news for our towns, our cities, our homes and families. Content Benefits:This book explores the central theme of the kingdom of God throughout the Bible and will encourage you to proclaim this good news to the world today. Analogy of God as the director of the greatest show on earth creates an accessible way into the subjectBiblical teaching on the kingdom of GodIncludes personal stories from the author making this an accessible rather than academic readWill encourage you to fall more in love with God and proclaim the gospelEncourages us to live out the kingdom of God todaySuitable for anyone who wants to understand the Lord's prayer 'Your kingdom come'Helpful for anyone who wants to preach about the kingdom of GodIdeal for anyone who loves to see how themes develop through the BiblePerfect for anyone who wants to understand the Old Testament better

Four cities. Four stars. The Beatles are revered the world over, but it is in these urban centres that their legacy shines brightest.

The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of OmanWith its unique blend of Western Palearctic, Oriental and Afrotropical components, and lying on a migratory crossroads, Oman is a jewel of the Middle East. This is the first comprehensive field guide to the birds of this fascinating and welcoming country. All 528 species on the Oman Bird List are featured on the 116 colour plates, illustrating many of the distinct plumages and races, plus a few non-naturalised escapes. Species accounts cover key identification features - including habitat and voice - with colour maps showing the breeding, wintering and migration distributions for all regularly occurring species.

Designing and making cars is an expensive thing to do. So is racing them. All told, the car business spends billions every year and with such vast sums at stake you d think the people involved wouldn t give desk space to Captain Cockup. Sadly, you would be wrong. Every department in every car firm and motorsport operation is capable of complete and abject failure, and on a surprisingly regular basis. Which is what this book is about. You see, Top Gear knows a thing or two about embarrassing mistakes, as anyone who watched our India special will know. The truth is, for many years Top Gear has also regarded failure as funny. Where other television programmes edit out the moment where the presenter falls over or slams their hand in a door, Top Gear gleefully leaves it in. So who better to take you on a gentle canter through 50 of the car world s biggest and most glorious failures? That s right, it s Top Gear. Who else did you think? If you want this sort of stuff from Countryfile you might be in for a wait.