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A fascinating survey of the history of Christianity in Uxbridge from Roman times to the present day.

Uncover the answers to the world’s most intriguing, entertaining, and funny questions with this best-ever trivia book from best-selling author Andrew Thompson. Shock and astound at your next dinner party with this “Best Of” trivia collection from the author of Can Holding in a Fart Kill You? This collection was created for all the curious adults who desire to have the answer to some of life’s strangest questions, including: Why can’t you tickle yourself? Why does coffee make you poop? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Does bigfoot exist? Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound? And more crazy questions for any curious mind out there. Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? is perfect for white elephant gift exchanges, stocking stuffers, or lovers of strange, obscure, and sometimes hilarious trivia.

It is matter of just regret and complaint that no elaborate contemporary memoir of this great Puritan was ever written. Twenty years after his death, Cotton Mather, in his "Magnalia Americana Christi," declared "that the church of God was wronged, in that the life of the great John Owen was not written;" and it was only when twenty years more had elapsed that a life of Owen at length appeared, from the pen of Mr Asty, a respectable Independent minister in London; which, though written under the eye of Sir John Hartopp, a particular friend of Owen, and for many years a member of his church, is chargeable with numerous inaccuracies, and so scanty withal, as "not to contain so many pages as Owen has written books." In addition to this, an equally brief anonymous memoir has fallen into our hands, professing to have been written by one who "had the honour to know this eminent person well, and to hear him frequently; though he must confess that he had not then years and experience enough to conceive a suitable idea of the Doctor's great worth." But the student who should wish to search for voluminous contemporary records and early reminiscences of Owen, will look in vain for such full and accurate memorials as Dr Edmund Calamy has given us of Howe; for such an inexhaustible storehouse of incident, and almost redundance of mental portraiture, as Richard Baxter has given us of himself. The sources from which the modern biographer must draw his notices of Owen, besides those already named, are to some extent the representations of adversaries, who could not be silent on so great a name, or withhold reluctant praise; the not infrequent allusions to Owen in the lives of his contemporaries; the statements of general history and biography, - such as are to be found in the page of Neal, Calamy, Middleton, Palmer, and others; and, perhaps the most valuable and interesting of all, the many unconscious touches of autobiography which may be found in his prefaces to his various works. Of all of these Mr Orme has made excellent use in his Life of Owen; which is a remarkable specimen of untiring research, solid judgment and ability in the disposal of his materials, and, making some allowance for honest bias, of biographical fidelity: and from all of these, and especially from Mr Orme himself, we shall gather the details of our biographical sketch and estimate of Owen.

Exercise your mind and promote brain health with the ultimate collection of fascinating trivia facts for seniors. Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane, exercise your brain, and rediscover all the interesting facts from past generations? Then get ready to immerse yourself into this fun and captivating collection of trivia. You'll test just how much you remember from some of the biggest pop culture and historical moments, from the Golden Age to the modern era. This book has everything you need to know to train your brain while also having fun! Inside you'll discover the answer to questions like: When did bikinis and stilettos gain popularity? What year did the Berlin Wall fall? Who was the first person to land on the moon? How fast did Usain Bolt run in the 100 meters? And so much more! Plus, there's a short quiz at the end of each decade to test your memory, featuring additional fun facts not mentioned in the chapter. So get ready to enjoy a blast from the past.

Welcome to the second collection of Andrews poetry. Some of these poems are written about his travels here in the North West of England, interpreting in verse the sights and sounds around him. Then later when unable to get about due to illness he took his inspiration from articles in Newspapers and on the Television.The poems sum up his feelings on life in general, sometimes quite angry and disillusioned with the world around him.Sadly this is the last book of Andrews poetry as he passed away in February 2017. This volume is published by his family in loving memory of him. We hope you enjoy reading this as much as he enjoyed writing them.

Winner of the 2016 Theatre503 Playwriting Award, Andrew Thompson's debut play is about the adventures of three extraordinary women spanning 80 years, against the backdrop of humanity's journey to the stars.

Jesus of Arabia introduces Jesus within the context of his home in the Middle East, enriching our understanding of his teachings by deepening our knowledge of where he lived and worked. This is an indispensable book for appreciating both the story of Jesus historically and how it shapes both Christian and Islamic cultures today.

'He pulled a cassette out of the glove box and put it in the stereo, pressed rewind and then play. Was it still 1980 in Memphis? Some fast-paced blues crackled out of the speakers.' 'The guide book said it was 'well worth making the trip to this colourful outdoor market'. It was a market of just fruit and nothing else. It was time we stopped listening to the crap guide book recommendations... time to find our own way.' Dog Days is a lively account of a three-month road trip that Andrew and his girlfriend Lucy took around the United States. They drove 15,000 miles around 45 states, by car and Greyhound bus, known as the 'Dog' by the fearsome locals who ride it. Follow Andrew and his girlfriend Lucy through landmarks including Monument Valley and Yellowstone, to a New York Yankees baseball game, a dude ranch in Montana and a rodeo in Wyoming. More than just a travel memoir, Dog Days provides vivid descriptions of the physical landscape, and unravels the characters they encountered along the way -- with some very candid observations of America and its people. They began their trip believing they knew a lot about the country, but quickly discovered just how different from the rest of the world it really is. 'Ace book. Carefully observed and very funny ... and dark at the same time. Dog Days drew me in 100 percent' - Graham Johnson, author of Hack, Powder Wars, and Druglord

This book considers contemporary Polish migration to three distinctly different areas of Wales, and accounts for the migrants' unexpectedly long-term stay in the UK as well as the impact of long-term migration.

400 intriguing, entertaining, and often hilarious etymological journiesEnglish is filled with curious, intriguing and bizarre phrases. This book reveals the surprising, captivating and even hilarious origins behind 400 of them, including:*; Read between the Lines*; Cat Got Your Tongue?*; Put a Sock in It*; Close, but No Cigar*; Bring Home the Bacon*; Caught Red-Handed*; Under the Weather*; Raining Cats and DogsPerfect for trivia and language lovers alike, this entertaining collection is the ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.

Documenting six decades of Canadian engagement within the UN human rights system, this book offers insights into the complexity and nuance of Canadian diplomacy as well as the evolution of UN's universal human rights project.

This exploration of the activities of four Canadian NGOs in advancing and defending human rights principles sheds new light on the fragility and resilience of human rights norms in liberal democracies.

This work describes the origins and adventures of the Arabian peninsula, taking the story down to recent times. It offers a basic explanation of some of the geological principles and forces behind the changes, and weaves in the fossil record and the changing climate in building up the picture.

Theorizing Nationalism provides a comprehensive and accessible review of the main sociological approaches to understanding nations, nationalism and national identities.