A chameleon, an enigma, all things to all women -- a lifeline to which powerful needs and nameless longings may be attached -- Ken Kimble is revealed through the eyes of the women he seduces: Birdie, his first wife, struggling to hold herself together after his desertion; second wife, Joan, a lonely[...]

This lively and readable study disproves any facile assumption that the triumph of Protestantism was inevitable, and goes beneath the surface of official political policy to explore the religious views and practices of ordinary English people.[...]

What are the odds against winning the Lottery, making money in a casino, or backing the right horse? Every day, people make judgements on these matters and face other decisions that rest on their understanding of probability: buying insurance, following medical advice, carrying an umbrella. Yet many[...]

The Living Faiths series offers an in-depth look into how faiths are practised and lived in people's daily lives through relevant print and digital content. This Teacher Guide covers Christianity and offers guidance to help you encourage students to ask questions, actively engage with different fait[...]

Gives you the confidence to ask the right business questions, make the correct finance decisions and competently speak the language of commerce to your colleagues, managers, customers and stakeholders. The Financial Times Guide to Finance for Non-Financial Managers will show you how to transform see[...]

English is the dominant language of international business relations, and a good working knowledge of the language is essential for today's legal or business professional. Written with the needs of both practitioners and students in mind, Legal English provides a comprehensive and highly practical a[...]

The reign of Elizabeth I was one of the most important periods of expansion and growth in British history, the so-called 'Golden Age'. This celebrated and influential study of Elizabeth reconsiders how she achieved this and the ways in which she exercised her power.[...]

"The Fiddle Book" is a treasure trove of information spanning the whole range of fiddle playing, from the spike fiddles of Africa and Asia to the Chinese Erhu, the fabulous Indian Sarangi and the mysterious Norwegian Hardingfele. It looks in detail at the most commonly played styles among today's fi[...]

This series looks at the journey of life as seen by members of the six world religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism. Each title focuses on the significant events of birth, coming of age, marriage and death in the religion, using contemporary case studies from around [...]

* Existing publications in the field do not address these challenges associated with post disaster reconstruction* Shows how the industry can mount an effective response to the challenges of post-disaster reconstruction* Written by an international team of contributors.[...]

In this giftable mini booklet of Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails, historian, expert, and drink aficionado Dr. Cocktail includes his hand-picked collection of 52 rare-and-worth-rediscovering drink recipes, shares revelations about the latest cocktail trends, provides new resources for uncommo[...]