Christine de Pizan (c.1364 1430) was France's first professional woman of letters. Her pioneering Book of the City of Ladies begins when, feeling frustrated and miserable after reading a male writer's tirade against women, Christine has a dreamlike vision where three virtues Reason, Rectitude and Ju[...]

In very practical and helpful terms, Rosalind Brown explores what it means to be a deacon in today's church. All too often the time spent as a deacon is seen simply as the prelude to priestly ordination. Yet the Bible defines three orders of ministry -deacon, priest, and bishop - each with its own d[...]

Aromatic and exotic, Thai cuisine has captured imaginations and tastebuds the world over. Now, using this fabulous little book, you can recreate the fresh, appealing food of Thailand at home. Including fragrant curries, fresh salads, impressive starters and rice and noodles packed full of flavour, t[...]