Robert Joyce Knihy

A highly diverting celebration of television's favourite naturalist, packed with games, trivia and Attenborough-inspired activities.

Challenging conventional views on creation and the origin of evil, this work explores the relationship between personal salvation and the act of creation. It presents a nuanced perspective that harmonizes individual spiritual journeys with broader existential themes, offering a fresh interpretation of these fundamental concepts. The book invites readers to reconsider established beliefs and encourages a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of creation and salvation.

Exploring the concept of creation, the book argues that God created perfect beings "out of nothing" and later redeemed a fallen creation from remnants of human response. It contrasts the original creation with the narrative in Genesis, which depicts a second creation from earthly materials. The author critiques both creationists and evolutionists for viewing creation as a process, emphasizing the role of original sin inherited from Adam and Eve. This volume is the second in a trilogy that delves into the themes of creation, fall, and redemption.

A clever leprechaun outsmarts a foolish man who believes he has captured him along with his gold. This whimsical story features catchy rhymes and playful repetition, enhancing its humorous tone. Accompanied by delightful illustrations, the narrative showcases the leprechaun's agility and wit as he escapes. The book also serves as a charming leprechaun toy, with movable arms and legs, adding an interactive element to the reading experience. Overall, it combines enchanting storytelling with a fun, engaging design.

Phillips reveals how Mughal, Manchu and Western imperialists developed common strategies of 'define and conquer' and 'define and rule' to subjugate South and East Asia. Examining how they leveraged cultural difference to pursue universal conquest, this book exposes the vital role 'barbarian' conquerors played in forging today's Asian superpowers.

The official statistics on the distribution of income and the extent of poverty in the UK in 2011-12 were released on Thursday 13 June 2013. Using the data underlying these statistics, this report analyses: - the changes in average incomes in the most recent year of data and the period since the start of the 'Great Recession'; - how the gap between rich and poor has changed and how this differs when looking at pre-tax-and-benefit income rather than net income; - the recent changes in both relative and absolute income poverty for the whole population and among different parts of the population; - the striking long-term changes in incomes and poverty rates for different parts of the population and different age groups; - the prospects for average incomes, inequality and poverty in the years ahead.