Simon Oliver's Books

Secrets of the Dead

By: Simon Clark

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Tombs are sealed shut for a reason. Opening them can have terrifying consequences . . . John Tolworth is delighted when he is hired to help investigate a collection of mummified bodies found in the notorious Gold Tomb in Egypt. Not only is he intrigued by the work, but the collection is stored in an ancient castle in Devon, where John spent his childhood. He looks forward to revisiting the area, and to showing his family the place he grew up. But when John and his family arrive at Baverstock Castle, John starts to remember things. Things he had forgotten. What happened the last time he was there? And why is Philip Kemmis, the former owner of the castle, and John’s childhood companion, now a raving madman? As the mummified bodies begin to reveal their ancient secrets, John begins to think the unthinkable . . .

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Severn House Publishers Ltd

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1780105673

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9781780105673

Creation: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Simon Oliver

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Creation: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Simon Oliver

This addition to our popular Guides for the Perplexed series tackles a subject that is enjoying renewed debate: Christianity, along with Judaism and Islam, claims that the universe is not a brute fact. It is 'created'. But what do we mean by 'creation'? Do we mean that the universe is 'designed'? Is it the product of an evolutionary process? How are creatures related to God, and does God act within creation? Simon Oliver begins with the background to the Christian theology of creation in Greek philosophy and the Old Testament. This provides a route into understanding the claim that we are part of a created order that is also the theatre of God's providential action. He examines different understandings of creation, including creation out of nothing and the analogy of being, with close reference to the work of patristic and medieval theologians such as Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. This leads to an historical overview of the relationship between theological, philosophical and scientific approaches to creation in the modern period. Some of the ethical issues concerning humanity's place within, and treatment of, creation and our environment are also examined. A distinctive yet traditional theology of creation is proposed focused on the concepts of gift and participation as ways of understanding more fully the meaning and implications of the claim that the universe is created.

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225

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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056765611X

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9780567656117

Three Comedies

The Royal Family, Dinner at Eight, Stage Door

By: George Simon Kaufman,Edna Ferber

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Three Comedies

The Royal Family, Dinner at Eight, Stage Door

By: George Simon Kaufman,Edna Ferber

(Applause Books). Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman inebriated America during the Prohibition Twenties, then made everyone forget the Depression in the Thiries via gales of sophisticated laughter. The dynamic playwriting duo created three smash hits together: The Royal Family (1927) * Dinner at Eight (1932) * and Stage Door (1936. All three plays were promptly made by Hollywood into equally famous films Dinner at Eight with Jean Harlow; Stage Door with a young Katharine Hepburn and Lucille Ball; and the Royal Family of Broadway with Frederic March.

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388

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1557833346

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9781557833341

Just Getting Started

By: Tony Bennett,Scott Simon

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Just Getting Started

By: Tony Bennett,Scott Simon

“For my money, Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business, the best exponent of a song. He excites me when I watch him. . . . He moves me. He’s the singer who gets across what the composer has in mind, and probably a little more.” — Frank Sinatra “As breezy and meaningful as one of his trademark songs as readers learn about the man by the company he kept and the heroes he worships. Bennett’s ethereal still lifes and landscape paintings adorn this simple yet profound and gracious homage.”— Booklist Tony Bennett was one of our most vibrant musicians ever to grace the stage. In his previous book, Life Is a Gift, Tony reflected on the lessons he learned over the years. In Just Getting Started, he pays homage to the remarkable people who inspired those lessons. In his warm and inviting voice, Tony talks about who and what have enriched his own life, including Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Cole Porter, Amy Winehouse, Fred Astaire, Lady Gaga, members of his family, significant places, and more. Just Getting Started chronicles the relationship Tony enjoyed with each one of these legends, entertainers, humanitarians, and loved ones, and reveals how the lessons and values they imparted have invaluably shaped his life. As enchanting and unforgettable as his music, Just Getting Started is a beautiful compilation of reflections every Bennett fan will treasure, and a perfect introduction for those just getting to know this remarkable star and humanitarian.

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215

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HarperCollins

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0062476793

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9780062476791

Stan and Ollie: The Roots of Comedy

The Double Life of Laurel and Hardy

By: Simon Louvish

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Stan and Ollie: The Roots of Comedy

The Double Life of Laurel and Hardy

By: Simon Louvish

A biography of Laurel and Hardy describes their original teaming in the 1927 short, "Duck Soup, " their considerable innovations, and their ongoing influence.

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Macmillan

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0312266510

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9780312266516

BTEC National Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science 4th Edition

By: Jennifer Stafford-Brown,Simon Rea,Tim Eldridge

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BTEC National Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science 4th Edition

By: Jennifer Stafford-Brown,Simon Rea,Tim Eldridge

Exam Board: BTEC Level: KS4 Subject: Vocational First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2018 Help your students gain the academic expertise and employability skills needed for further progression in education or the workplace with this textbook, fully updated to reflect the new structure and content of the 2016 Level 3 BTEC qualification. - Prepare your students for new external assessment requirements with teaching guidance and tips - Contextualise knowledge and build practical understanding of concepts with case studies - Provide opportunities to stretch and challenge Distinction students - Help students prepare for assignments with activities linked to assessment criteria - Written by expert author team Jennifer Stafford-Brown and Simon Rea

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611

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Hodder Education

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1471878643

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9781471878640

Sociology

By: Anthony Giddens,Simon Griffiths

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Sociology

By: Anthony Giddens,Simon Griffiths

This updated edition provides an ideal teaching text for first-year university and college courses.

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Polity

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074563379X

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9780745633794

Rewrites

By: Neil Simon

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Rewrites

By: Neil Simon

Neil Simon's plays are to some extent a reflection of his life, sometimes autobiographical, other times based on the experiences of those close to him. What the reader of this warm, nostalgic memoir discovers, however, is that the plays, although grounded in Neil Simon's own experience, provide only a glimpse into the mind and soul of this very private man. In Rewrites, he tells of the painful discord he endured at home as a child, of his struggles to develop his talent as a writer, and of his insecurities when dealing with what proved to be his first great success -- falling in love. Supporting players in the anecdote-filled memoir include Sid Caesar, Jerry Lewis, Walter Matthau, Robert Redford, Gwen Verdon, Bob Fosse, Maureen Stapleton, George C. Scott, Peter Sellers, and Mike Nichols. But always at center stage is his first love, his wife Joan, whose death in the early seventies devastated him, and whose love and inspiration illuminate this remarkable and revealing self-portrait. Rewritesis rich in laughter and emotion, and filled with the memories of a sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet life.

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Simon and Schuster

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147110513X

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9781471105135

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Secrets of the Dead

Secrets of the Dead

Creation: A Guide for the Perplexed

Creation: A Guide for the Perplexed

Three Comedies

Three Comedies

Just Getting Started

Just Getting Started

Stan and Ollie: The Roots of Comedy

Stan and Ollie: The Roots of Comedy

BTEC National Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science 4th Edition

BTEC National Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science 4th Edition

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Sociology

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