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Anthologies and Compilations

Collected Poems of Humphrey Moore By John Bridgen Collected poetry of Humphrey Moore, with a biographical memoir by John Bridgen. The author, who knew Moore personally, has skilfully evoked the life of a poet, biologist and ardent educationalist who taught his pupils as equals and friends. ISBN-13: 9780718829599

Cranmer in Context By Peter Newman Brooks An introduction to the life and writings of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Tudor martyr and creator of The Book of Common Prayer. Incorporates a wide range of extracts from his correspondence, controversies, treatises and prayers. ISBN-13: 9780718827908

Curtain Calls By Bernard Miles & J.C. Trewin Two great theatrical personalities - one actor-manager, the other a theatre critic - bring together a collection of extracts and reminiscences in a delightful illumination of the life of the theatre. ISBN-13: 9780718824761

For Services Rendered: An Anthology in Thanksgiving for the Book of Common Prayer By Norman Taylor A unique anthology of passages from English literature referring to the Book of Common Prayer, interspersed with essays discussing the history of the Prayer Book itself, the place of music in Anglican worship and the shape of Morning and Evening Prayer. ISBN-13: 9780718828776

Great-Grandmama's Weekly: A Celebration of the 'Girl's Own Paper' 1880-1901 By Wendy Forrester A delightful dip into the pages of the popular Victorian magazine for girls, including articles and illustrations, stories and verse, capturing the opinions and preoccupations of an endlessly fascinating era. ISBN-13: 9780718827175

My Favourite Ballet Stories By Beryl Grey (editor) An anthology of favourite stories from the world of ballet and modern dance, evoking the lives of the great dancers and the magic of performance on stage. Compiled and edited by the former ballerina and artistic director of the London Festival Ballet. ISBN-13: 9780718824754

My Favourite Mountaineering Stories By John Hunt (editor) A collection of favourite mountaineering stories, illuminating the perils and the rewards of the sport. Selected and edited by the mountaineer who led the first successful Everest expedition. ISBN-13: 9780718823757

My Favourite Music Stories By Yehudi Menuhin (editor) An anthology of favourite music stories from around the world and throughout the ages. Compiled and edited by the renowned violinist, this book illustrates the universal, uplifting power of music. ISBN-13: 9780718823085

My Favourite Railway Stories By Paul Jennings (editor) A compilation of favourite railway stories, from Dickens and Tolstoy to Saki and Auden, including fiction, non-fiction and poems. Selected and edited by the well-known writer, this book encapsulates the richness of the literature of the age of steam. ISBN-13: 9780718825294

My Favourite Stories of Lakeland By Melvyn Bragg (editor) An anthology of favourite stories of the Lake District, from Wordsworth and Coleridge to modern times. Selected and edited by the well-known writer and broadcaster, these extracts capture the power of this landscape to inspire. ISBN-13: 9780718823962

My Favourite Stories of Wales By Jan Morris (editor) A collection of favourite stories of Wales, compiled and edited by the well-known writer and broadcaster to celebrate the longevity and variety of the Welsh narrative tradition. ISBN-13: 9780718824068

My Favourite Village Stories By Ronald Blythe (editor) A compilation of favourite stories of village life, from the Bible to Hardy to D.H. Lawrence. Chosen and edited by the writer, columnist and author of 'Akenfield', this collection evokes the drama and humour and tragedies of these tight-knit communities. ISBN-13: 9780718823924

Peace is the Way: A Guide to Pacifist Views and Actions By Cyril Wright & Tony Ausgarde A collection of essays which explore the nature of pacifism, covering a wide range of topical issues from a pacifist perspective, and including profiles of influential peacemakers such as Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Vera Brittain. ISBN-13: 9780718828219

New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Two-Volume Set By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available separately. ISBN-13: 9780718830779

New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Volume One By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available as a single set. ISBN-13: 9780718830793

New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Volume Two By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available as a single set. ISBN-13: 9780718830809

Twelve Miles From a Lemon: Selected Writings and Sayings of and about Sydney Smith By Norman Taylor & Alan Hankinson A stimulating and enticing selection of the writings and witticisms of the early 19th century liberal cleric and founder of 'The Edinburgh Review', arranged thematically along with biographical extracts written by his daughter. ISBN-13: 9780718829513

Volunteer Tales By Helen Grant & Savita Bailur (editors) A unique anthology of volunteer experiences overseas, providing both a practical and a humorous guide to volunteering abroad. ISBN-13: 9780718830304