Yazar: John Parker

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Who passeth al …

In Dr. Faustus, Christopher Marlowe wrote a profoundly religious drama despite the theater’s newfound secularism and his own reputation for anti-Christian irreverence. The Aesthetics of Antichrist ex …

This compact book reproduces fifty-two memorials in Latin taken from churches situated largely in the West Country.  Each memorial is accompanied by a translation and by notes on the grammar.&#x …

John Parker was born an Ayrshire farmers boy on the 1st of January 1964 in the West of Scotland. After travelling the world, mainly by himself, he now prefers to divide his time between his home in S …

The Sentinel of Kunduz For eons they prayed for the Nokorrah to come to their rescue. A prophesized being who would rescue them from their enemy and transform their lives. This is the story of a Kurd …

Racism refers to a host of practices, beliefs, social relations, and phenomena that work to reproduce a racial hierarchy and social structure that yield superiority and privilege for some, and discri …

This is the story of a man who lived in a small town in the state of Alabama and the county of Macon. He was a family man and a hard worker. His main goal in life was to build his community up. In 19 …

Since their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regiment has acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers. ‘The Red Devils’ have played a key role in many of the bat …

With his breath-taking breakthrough performance in Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets in 1973 he forged an enormously fruitful collaboration – including Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas – that, al …

He is Tinseltown’s most indestructible sex symbol and hell raiser. In 1997, Jack Nicholson received an Oscar for his starring role in ‘As Good As It Gets’. Known for his trademark shark’s grin and su …

Wake Up, White America comes from the mind of controversial author John Parker. Filled with experiences, anecdotes, statistics, and social commentary, Parker shines a light on racism and the attitude …

The Climbing Chronicles record the 1940s climbing exploits of Harry Parker. Born in Blackburn on 29 February 1916, Harry started climbing before the war and continued to do so after its conclusion, e …

Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa’s past and reflects on the changing ways it has been …

Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa’s past and reflects on the changing ways it has been …

The Oxford Handbook of Modern African History represents an invaluable tool for historians and others in the field of African studies. This collection of essays, produced by some of the finest schola …

The Oxford Handbook of Modern African History represents an invaluable tool for historians and others in the field of African studies. This collection of essays, produced by some of the finest schola …

This distinctive text makes social theory accessible to and usable by students. Whereas social theory is often seen as abstract, esoteric and separate from our understanding of the social world, here …

Health research and health care practice are radically transforming as governments invest more in large scale, national and international health projects with increasing levels of interdisciplinarity …

Health research and health care practice are radically transforming as governments invest more in large scale, national and international health projects with increasing levels of interdisciplinarity …

With increased public attention focused on the environment and government legislation on competition, landscape managers are coming under increasing pressure to adopt a more disciplined analytical ap …

With increased public attention focused on the environment and government legislation on competition, landscape managers are coming under increasing pressure to adopt a more disciplined analytical ap …

A growing concern of mine has been the unrealistic expectations for new computer-related technologies introduced into all kinds of organizations. Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment, and …

This book began twenty years ago as a few paragraphs of remembrances written for my father (a retired Army officer) and for my sons (Sandy had heard all my war stories). I would not have been able to …

Their ferocity is as legendary as their loyalty to the British Monarch and their regimental histories are crammed with acts of incredible bravery and sacrifice. Their reputation as fearsome fighting …

One of the great untold stories of the British services is that of the Royal Navy Submarine Service which entered the fray in World War I with 100 underwater craft. Through World War II, where submar …

The Royal Marines were originally formed under the auspices of the Royal Navy to guard its sailing ships from harm. They are proud of their history and origins but the Navy heritage is fading. John P …

The men of the SBS are the maritime equivalent of their counterparts in the SAS; they are the elite of the British Special Forces and also the most secretive. Although SAS activity has been extensive …

What is an escape route? An escape route is essential if you want to stay scot-free and not end up in prison or worse. This is a story about myself and the many tight spots I have got myself into and …

In 1982 Dorothy H. Jordan founded Camp Sunshine to provide children with cancer a safe, normal childhood experience, to show them that others share their challenges, and to help them find community a …

An in-depth look at how mortuary cultures and issues of death and the dead in Africa have developed over four centuries In My Time of Dying is the first detailed history of death and the dead in Afri …

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite’s ‘Heavenly Hierarchy’ delves into the mystical realms of heavenly beings and divine order, exploring the hierarchical structure of celestial beings and their relation …

Ecclesiastical Hierarchy by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite is a profound theological treatise that explores the hierarchy of divine beings and the spiritual journey towards unity with God. Written i …

The ‘Letters of Dionysius the Areopagite’ is a collection of theological writings that explore the nature of God, divine wisdom, and the hierarchy of angels. Written in a mystic and symbolic style, t …

Dionysius the Areopagite (or Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite) remains one of the most enigmatic figures of the early Christianity. He was a Greek author, Christian theologian and Neoplatonic philosop …

Dionysius the Areopagite’s ‘The Collected Works’ is a groundbreaking collection of mystical theology and philosophy written in the early 6th century. The book explores the nature of God, the universe …

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite’s ‘Ecclesiastical Hierarchy’ is a seminal work in Christian mysticism and theology, exploring the celestial hierarchy and the organization of the Church. Written in th …

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite’s ‘Heavenly Hierarchy’ is a fascinating exploration of the celestial realms and the different orders of angels. Written in the 5th century, this influential work is a …

In ‘Woman in the 19th Century’ by Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli, the author explores the role of women in society during the 19th century, advocating for their intellectual and spiritual growth. Writt …

A groundbreaking, sweeping overview of the great kingdoms in African history and their legacies, written by world-leading experts.   This is the first book for nonspecialists to explore the grea …

From the ancient Nile Valley to the savannas of medieval West Africa, the highlands of Ethiopia and on to the forests, lakes and grasslands to the south, African civilizations have given rise to some …

The ‘Letters of Dionysius the Areopagite’ is a collection of ten letters written by the mysterious figure known as Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite. This book holds a unique place in Christian mystici …

Dionysius the Areopagite’s ‘The Collected Works’ is a groundbreaking collection of treatises that explore Christian mysticism and theology. Written in the 6th century, these works are significant for …

The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite is a seminal text in Christian mysticism, known for its profound theological and philosophical insights. Written in the 5th or 6th century, the book blends Neopl …

Heavenly Hierarchy by Pseudo-Dionysius is a Pseudo-Dionysian work on angelology, written in Greek and dated to the 5th century AD. It exerted great influence on scholasticism and treats at great leng …

Ecclesiastical Hierarchy is a work by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite. It covers the hierarchies within the church system and reflects on the liturgical rites of the Byzantine church. …

This book is translated from the original Greek by John Parker. Dionysius the Areopagite was an Athenian judge who lived in the first century BC and was converted to Christianity by St Paul. He is ve …

Dionysius the Areopagite (or Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite) remains one of the most enigmatic figures of the early Christianity. He was a Greek author, Christian theologian and Neoplatonic philosop …

Dionysius the Areopagite’s ‘The Collected Works’ is a significant collection of mystical and theological writings that have had a profound influence on Western spirituality. Known for his rich, symbo …

The book ‘The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite’ is a foundational text in Christian mysticism, dating back to the 6th century. This collection of mystical writings covers various theological topics …

Afrika ist dreimal so groß wie Europa. Von der Geschichte dieses riesigen Kontinents aber wissen wir – vom Faktum des Kolonialismus und den Verheerungen des Sklavenhandels abgesehen – so gut wie nich …

Afrika ist dreimal so groß wie Europa. Von der Geschichte dieses riesigen Kontinents aber wissen wir – vom Faktum des Kolonialismus und den Verheerungen des Sklavenhandels abgesehen – so gut wie nich …

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