Consisting of a series of addresses largely based on the church year, In His Service focuses on addresses which were given by the author during the last 56 years. This is a down-to-earth book, which aims to show that the bible is relevant to the modern world and can be appreciated by all people – not just church goers. In His Service is easy to read, set out in a ‘thought of the day’ style, with each section complete in itself. In addition to the addresses for the great church seasons, such as Easter and Christmas, there are addresses for special occasions such as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the commemoration of the outbreak of World War I. As well as a scriptual base, history, geography, law and politics are scattered throughout, in addition to beautiful photographs that illustrate the church of the Leicestershire area and in Poland where he has worked. Foreword from Rt. Rev’d Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, 1999-2015: “It is a very remarkable thing to be able to look back over 56 years of preaching, as Derek has done here. It is even more remarkable to see the consistent quality and clarity of the straightforward Christian message that Derek has laid out over those years.”
A bestseller in hardback, this beautiful celebration of Britain's rich waterways heritage is now available in paperback and ebook. Through the superb photography of Derek Pratt, this lovely and quirky book looks at 50 transitional years when Britain's inland waterways changed from being a thriving commercial transport system to the much-loved pleasure cruising network it is today. Each double page spread juxtaposes superb atmospheric black and white photos of the locations as they were 50 years ago with vibrant colour photos showing how they look today, with many new photographs and updated captions for this edition. From quintessentially English rivers to London's busy canal network, this wonderful book highlights the architectural legacy and natural beauty that attracts thousands of visitors to go boating or walking along the towpaths.
Consisting of a series of addresses largely based on the church year, In His Service focuses on addresses which were given by the author during the last 56 years. This is a down-to-earth book, which aims to show that the bible is relevant to the modern world and can be appreciated by all people – not just church goers. In His Service is easy to read, set out in a ‘thought of the day’ style, with each section complete in itself. In addition to the addresses for the great church seasons, such as Easter and Christmas, there are addresses for special occasions such as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the commemoration of the outbreak of World War I. As well as a scriptual base, history, geography, law and politics are scattered throughout, in addition to beautiful photographs that illustrate the church of the Leicestershire area and in Poland where he has worked. Foreword from Rt. Rev’d Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, 1999-2015: “It is a very remarkable thing to be able to look back over 56 years of preaching, as Derek has done here. It is even more remarkable to see the consistent quality and clarity of the straightforward Christian message that Derek has laid out over those years.”
An interesting local history book that looks at the lives of three great Langton men, Reverend William Hanbury, Colonel Derrick Hignett and John Logan.
The success of a piece of communication has always been dependent on the connection between content, form, audience and context – what the message is, who it's aimed at, what it looks like, and how and where it's communicated. In recent years the balance between these elements has shifted. This book bridges the gap between education and emerging practices to provide students and practitioners with the information they need to understand the new skillsets required to succeed in this changing communication environment. Organized into themes of brand, experience, conversation, participation, navigation, advocacy and critique, it explores the core ideas shaping contemporary practice. Alongside case studies of game changing projects, it uses analysis of historical context and interviews with key thinkers and practitioners to provide a relevant and contemporary guide to the creative employment landscape.
Britain's Canals is a charming and insightful exploration into the amazing architecture and engineering wonders that surround Britain's inland waterways – from the awe-inspiring 30-lock flight on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, to the delightful chocolate-box lock-keepers' cottages that line the cut of every canal, to masterpieces such as the 18-arch Pontcysyllte aqueduct, the highest aqueduct in the world, to beautiful bridges, grand company buildings, the social hubs that were, and still are, canal-side pubs, plus so much more. In contrast to many inland waterways books which are organised geographically by canal, Britain's Canals is structured thematically, with chapters covering the line (the shape of the canal), locks and lock cottages, bridges, aqueducts, lifts and planes, company buildings, wharves, basins and quays and finally the canal-side pub. Each chapter explores how these features were created and have changed through history, right through to the present, with plenty of ideas for places to visit – plus full information on how to get to them. An abundance of full-colour photography throughout, both historical and modern-day, will delight readers and inspire them to explore Britain's wondrous inland waterways, whether on boat, by foot or by bike. In Britain's Canals, two inland waterways experts and admired authors come together to produce the definitive word on the man-made wonders that make Britain's canals so special, so loved and enjoyed by so many.
Before roads and rail, the industrial hubs of Great Britain were linked to the ports by a network of manmade waterways. These canals fell into disuse in the early part of the twentieth century, but in the last fifty years they have undergone a complete revival. Opened up, developed and transformed, the urban waterways have become attractive leisure destinations, and waterside properties rank high on estate agents' 'most sought-after' lists. For newcomers to a city, walking its waterways will unlock famous highlights as well as hidden delights. And that is just what this book does too. With the lavish colour photography for which he is renowned, Britain's 'biographer photographer' Derek Pratt explores all the major cities and towns linked by waterways, bringing to life the canals and their environs with images that are stunning and beautiful. Through interesting, informative and typically quirky text, Derek also reveals lots of fascinating things most people don't know about these industrial landscapes, whilst also revealing the commercial history of the waterways, their subsequent decline and recent revitalisation. Towns and cities covered include: London, Oxford, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Stoke on Trent and the Potteries, Leeds, Gloucester, Reading, Birmingham and the Black Country, Rugby, Worcester, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Bath.
Updated annually, Mayson, French & Ryan on Company Law provides the most current and comprehensive treatment of this area. The 34th edition continues to deliver with clarity and accurate technical detail balanced with theoretical discussion and quotations from important cases.
This is a guide to circling England using its inland waterways, by boat or on foot. Along the way we learn about our industrial heritage, how cities grew and thrived, as well as passing through spectacular landscapes and idyllic countryside. Beginning in leafy Surrey and ending at Bristol Docks via north Yorkshire, this 780-mile journey passes through the industrial landscape of the West Midlands and the stunning Pennine hills, as well as famous cities such as Oxford and Bath, taking you via the first canal in Britain, Hampton Court Palace, Cadbury World, idyllic Shropshire villages and iconic pieces of Victorian engineering. The route is split up into different sections, so readers can either take on the whole circumnavigation or one part of it. Celebrating the restoration of the canals that make this journey possible, the book features (and uses, if you're travelling by boat) iconic pieces of waterways history such as the Anderton Lift, the Barton Swing Aqueduct, and the 29 locks at Devizes. Each section of the route is illustrated by a map, and features practical information on locks, tunnels and aqueducts, nearby places of interest, good pubs, useful transport links etc. Giving readers a unique way to discover the beauty and variety of England's waterways, and laying down a new challenge to inland waterways enthusiasts, this is a practical and fascinating guide.
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