John Ashton Knihy

Did you know that chocolate is better for you than red wine? That is does not contribute to weight gain (unless eaten in excess) and has great health benefits? Latest scientific research has shown that chocolate is high in anti-oxidants, which helps to protect our cells against damage and ageing. This book takes a positive and light-hearted look at chocolate, so often considered the 'forbidden food', telling you how to identify which types of chocolate are good for you and how to stop before you have had too much! Written by two respected food researchers, the book combines accurate information about chocolate with a fun approach - great news for all chocoholics - chocolate is good for you and this book explains why.

One of the most influential books of the medieval period, John Mandeville's fourteenth-century work was written, ostensibly, to encourage and instruct pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. A thorough compendium of medieval lore, the travel book proved to be a great success throughout Europe. (Among his alleged readers were Leonardo da Vinci and Christopher Columbus.) The Travels professes to relate Mandeville's experiences in the Holy Land, Egypt, India, and China--where he served in the Great Khan's army--followed by his journey to "the lands beyond," countries populated by "dog-headed men, cannibals, Amazons, and pygmies." Five centuries after Mandeville recorded his observations in those distant lands, the volume's remarkably exacting accounts of events and geography were found to be probable fabrications. Nevertheless, the book's widespread popularity and influence make it essential to the study of medieval English literature. An engaging mix of fact and fantasy, enhanced with more than 100 rare woodcut illustrations, it has retained its place as one of the greatest and most entertaining works of early English vernacular prose.

The collection features posthumously published essays by John Ashton, reflecting his final exegetical efforts. These writings delve into themes from his influential study, Understanding the Fourth Gospel, and include an intended intellectual autobiography that contextualizes his work within biblical scholarship and his personal experiences. This unique contribution provides insight into Johannine studies and the dynamics between church and academia during the late twentieth century, highlighting the challenges and developments faced by scholars of that era.

The book explores the animal kingdom's eccentricities, showcasing a variety of unusual creatures that challenge traditional expectations. Through engaging narratives and vivid descriptions, it highlights unique behaviors, adaptations, and anatomical features of different species. The author's storytelling skillfully weaves together zoological facts into an entertaining tapestry, appealing to both casual readers and dedicated animal lovers. This captivating blend of scientific insight and storytelling makes it an ideal introduction to the wonders of zoology.

Excerpt from Social England Under the Regency Certainly, it is not the least part of an Author's reward for all his pains and trouble, to find that the Public appreciates his efforts, and purchases and reads his books. I am thus emboldened to continue my work, and sketch the men and manners of the Regency. Most books of this class deal mainly with the great ones of the land, but I have only done so where necessary to illustrate the history of the times, my aim being more to delineate the social condition of England and her people. I may add, that this work will be found perfectly reliable as history, nothing being taken at secondhand, but all compiled, even down to the illustrations, from original and contemporaneous authorities. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

¿Sabías que el chocolate es mejor para la salud que el vino tinto, que no engorda y que los beneficios que conlleva son increíbles? Todos queremos saber cuánto chocolate podemos comer sin engordar y no preocuparnos más. Este libro ofrece una visión desenf