The story of the artists' colony at St Ives, which attracted some of the most progressive painters and sculptors of the day.
A fully illustrated guide to the Anglican and Catholic parish churches of Greater London, describing their historical and architectural significance.
A literary biography of the poet and libertine John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, seeing his work in the literary, intellectual and political contexts of his time.
A penetrating study of the history of violence in Christianity, and the theological responses of five major Christian critics of religious violence.
An authoritative account of the growth of the British public postal service from its local beginnings to national and international agreements.
An examination of the theology of pastoral counselling, emphasising the implications for individual and communal Christian life in the modern world.
An exploration of the meaning of existence in philosophical terms, presenting a different perspective on the concept of salvation and how it can be achieved.
A two-volume guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion, offering an invaluable resource for schools and colleges.
Volume 1 of a guide to key writings in the philosophy of religion, offering an invaluable resource for schools and colleges.
Volume 2 of a guide to key writings in the philosophy of religion, offering an invaluable resource for schools and colleges.
A comprehensive treatment of the basic elements of piano care: maintainence, improvement of performance, and restoration of old instruments to working order.
Series: Practical Handbooks
An exploration of the Christology of the Epistle to the Hebrews, emphasising the complementary nature of the key images of 'pioneer' and 'priest'.
A short study of the effects upon design, principally architecture, of the Reformation and the associated rejection of imagery in worship.
A scholarly but accessible history of playing cards, emphasising the diversity of design and usage in different countries, including tips on preservation.
A fascinating study of a neglected form of biblical imagery, showing how the portrayal of dragons creates a language through which suffering can be explored.