Taking you through the year day by day, The Portsmouth Book of Days contains a quirky, eccentric, amusing or important event or fact from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of England as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Portsmouth’s archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.
On both sides of the harbour, Pompey''s fortifications, military garrison, dockyard, naval and air defence establishments--and much more--are fully featured in this enthralling new history ... PortsmouthHarbourhas offered a secure anchorage for fighting fleets since Roman times. The growth of ''Pompey'' from an adjunct to the ancient military centre at Portchester to the world''s premier naval base in Britain''s imperial heyday is fully explained and described in this new book, which, for the first time, brings together the history of the harbour''s fortifications, military garrison, dockyard, naval and air defence establishments. Portsmouthwas an important naval base by the early Middle Ages, but it was not until the 18th century and the beginning of the long series of wars with Franceand Spainthat it began its rapid rise to pre-eminence. Many establishments sprang up to support this growth, on both sides of the harbour. Naval, military and Marine barracks, the Gunwharf, the great Dockyard, HaslarHospital, Priddy''s Hard, Clarence Victualling Yard and the GunnerySchool, HMS Excellent. All are fully featured in this comprehensive, yet compelling, condensation of tons of archives into a very readable book. Not confined to the evolution of facilities and fortifications, the author''s narrative highlights the many defensive and offensive innovations that were developed locally, and the parts played by such individuals as Jonas Hanway, Agnes Weston, Sarah Robinson, Admiral Sir Jacky Fisher, Dr. James Lind and William and Robert Froude. Well illustrated by carefully selected engravings and rare photographs, many never previously published, this book will undoubtedly become the standard work; essential to interested residents and visitors and of great value to naval and military historians everywhere. John Sadden is Portsmouthborn and bred. Educated at Southern Grammar School and Portsmouth Polytechnic, where he gained a first class honours degree and qualified as a teacher, he went on to study at the University of North London adding a qualification as librarian. Following work at the CountyPlanningand Surveyors'' Library, in Winchester, and public libraries in the Farehamarea, he is currently both Lending Librarian in Petersfield and a Reference Librarian at the Universityof Portsmouth. His consuming, combined interest in local, naval and military history was successfully expressed in his first book, Keep the Home Fires Burning (1990), a history of Portsmouthand Gosportin the First World War. He has also compiled best-selling volumes of local archive photographs and contributes to Hampshire, the county magazine. John currently maintains a large collection of photographs recording changes in the built environment of the Portsmoutharea, as a record for future historians. Another on-going project covers the county''s growing number of periodicals. The first fruit was The Hampshire Index, a 27,000 entry compilation published in 1998 and in use throughout the county''s public libraries, which enables local historians to access these valuable secondary sources. John lives in Gosportwith his wife, Irene, and daughter, Karen.
TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.
John Chrysostom was an important Early Church Father, who served as archbishop of Constantinople. He is known for his preaching and public speaking, his Divine Liturgy and his ascetic sensibilities. His epithet Chrysostom is Greek for ‘golden-mouthed’, denoting his celebrated eloquence of expression. He was among the most prolific authors in the early Christian Church, with only Origen and Augustine exceeding his total output. This eBook presents John Chrysostom’s collected works, with illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to John Chrysostom’s life and works * Collected works of John Chrysostom, with rare texts * All the major homilies * The majority of translations are taken from ‘Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers’, edited by Philip Schaff, 1889 * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Features three bonus biographies — discover John Chrysostom’s incredible life Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translations Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew Homilies on Acts Homilies on Romans Homilies on First Corinthians Homilies on Second Corinthians Homilies on Ephesians Homilies on Philippians Homilies on Colossians Homilies on First Thessalonians Homilies on Second Thessalonians Homilies on First Timothy Homilies on Second Timothy Homilies on Titus Homilies on Philemon Commentary on Galatians Homilies on the Gospel of John Homilies on the Epistle to the Hebrews Homilies on the Statues No One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself Two Letters to Theodore after His Fall Letter to a Young Widow Homily on St. Ignatius Homily on St. Babylas Homily Concerning “Lowliness of Mind” Instructions to Catechumens Four Discourses, Chiefly on the Parable of the Rich man and Lazarus Three Homilies on the Power of Satan Homily on the Passage “Father, if it be possible…” Homily on the Paralytic Lowered Through the Roof Homily on the Passage “If your enemy hunger, feed him.” Homily against Publishing the Errors of the Brethren First Homily on Eutropius Second Homily on Eutropius (After His Captivity) Four Letters to Olympias Letter to Some Priests of Antioch Correspondence with Pope Innocent I On the Priesthood Leaves from St. John Chrysostom Paschal Homily Service of the Divine and Sacred Liturgy of our Holy Father John Chrysostom The Biographies Saint John Chrysostom, His Life and Times (1871) by W. R. W. Stephens John Chrysostom (1911) by Edmund Venables St. John Chrysostom (1913) by Chrysostom Baur Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
The Holy Spirit is often portrayed as something "weird." But the Bible makes it clear that the Spirit is not something. He is someone-a Person who has promised to never leave your side. John Bevere invites you into a personal discovery of the most ignored and misunderstood Person in the Church: the Holy Spirit.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.