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Away From It All: A Guide to Retreat Houses and Centres of Spiritual Renewal 5th Edition By Geoffrey Gerard The good retreat house guide, with nearly 200 guest houses, monasteries and convents described in detail. The author's introduction also discusses what it means to go on retreat and provides useful advice on how to prepare for it. ISBN-13: 9780718828431

Burn, Holy Fire! By Jeremy Goring An account of the religious development of the town of Lewes in East Sussex, revealing in microcosm a social history of religion in England from the Reformation to the present day. ISBN-13: 9780718830403

Can I Let You Go, My Love? By Kay van Dijk The emotional and spiritual journey of a woman following the death of her husband. Presented as a journal in verse, it combines the poignant appeal of a love story cut short with the theme of personal growth and search for meaning. ISBN-13: 9780906554159

A Century of Moral Philosophy By Donald Hudson A skilfully guided journey through the labyrinths of ethics and moral philosophy over the course of the 20th century. ISBN-13: 9780718824297

The Environmental Dimensions of Islam By Mawil Izzi Dien An important book highlighting the distinctive Islamic contribution to the environmental debate. Touching on issues of community, empowerment and culture, it challenges those of all faiths and none to reconsider their attitudes towards the natural world. ISBN-13: 9780718829605

Facing Grief: Bereavement at Ages 18-28 By Susan Wallbank A sensitive and practical guide to bereavement and its effects on those aged between 18 and 28. ISBN-13: 9780718828073

First Aid and Health Care for Dogs By Charles Bell An invaluable manual for dog-owners, with step-by-step guides to basic first aid in a wide variety of emergency situations. Also includes a general health-care programme to help your dog fight off disease and recover quickly and easily from injury. ISBN-13: 9780718828837

From the Dairyman's Daughter to Worrals of the WAAF By Dennis Butts & Pat Garrett (editors) A collection of essays analysing and celebrating the development of children's literature from the 18th to 20th centuries, with emphasis on the role played by the Religious Tract Society and the Lutterworth Press. ISBN-13: 9780718830557

How Surnames Began By C.M. Matthews An exploration of the origins and development of the surname in Britain, and the historical events and social changes that influenced its evolution over the centuries. ISBN-13: 9780718891541

Meetings that Work: A Practical Guide to Teamworking in Groups By Catherine Widdicombe Written in the conviction that individuals, groups and communities flourish best when people have a say in decisions that affect them, this is an invaluable guide for anyone who needs to organise, chair or contribute to meetings or discussions. ISBN-13: 9780718830014

New Light on Therapeutic Energies By Mark L. Gallert A remarkable book demonstrating how to use natural energies for the effective healing of many ailments. ISBN-13: 9780718890070

OU Men By P. Lunneborg A study of how the Open University has affected and empowered the lives of fifteen working men from Britain and overseas. From their interviews, the author develops a wide-ranging analysis of employment, education and personal life in modern Britain. ISBN-13: 9780718829728

OU Women: Undoing Educational Obstacles By P. Lunneborg From the first-hand accounts of fourteen women whose lives were turned around through their degree studies with the Open University, the author develops an analysis of the obstacles to women's education and how they are overcome. ISBN-13: 9780718829797

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

Raising Good Children By Anne Jesper A guide to parenting that shows how children can be given direction through love and security to help them embrace their responsibilities. ISBN-13: 9780718830373

Rebuilding Health: The Waerland Method By Ebba Waerland A classic alternative health title, now republished, offering detailed guidance on nutrition and organic remedies based on the Waerland dietary regime. Includes a number of case studies. ISBN-13: 9780718891299

Socrates Cafe By Christopher Phillips An engaging blend of story-telling and philosophy, recounting the author's mission to return philosophy to the people through meetings and workshops. An introduction to the great philosophical debates, reminding us that these debates are open to everyone. ISBN-13: 9780718830205

St Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury By L.S. Lewis Originally published in 1922, this is the definitive account of the legends of St Joseph of Arimathea and his association with Glastonbury. ISBN-13: 9780718891657

Tartans of Scotland By Ian Scarlett An illustrated guide to the Scottish tartan, including a brief history of the costume and a comprehensive listing of the major clans and their tartans. ISBN-13: 9780718819309

Time to Play Shops: A Tribute to the WI Country Markets By Jo Major A delightful photographic exploration of the history and importance of the WI Country Markets, and their impact on local and more disparate communities. ISBN-13: 9780718830441

A Tudor Story: The Return of Anne Boleyn By W. Pakenham-Walsh An account of how the spirit of Anne Boleyn returned through the medium of a clergyman with no previous experience of the psychic or paranormal. ISBN-13: 9780718891664

We Etruscans: Old and New in a Forgotten Landscape By Anna Rist A fascinating personal account of rural Tuscany over the past 30 years, providing wealth of information on the art, history, politics and religion of the region. ISBN-13: 9780718830533

Windsor Ablaze!: The Windsor Castle Fire and Restoration, Ten Years On By Alexandra M. Brown & Charles Chapman The story of the fire and subsequent restoration of Windsor Castle and its consequences for today’s monarchy, with fascinating descriptions of the Castle and the restoration process. ISBN-13: 9780718830823

Your Family History: And How to Discover It By C.M. Matthews A detailed guide to the sources available for those who want to trace their family trees, with useful advice on how to conduct your research and record the results. ISBN-13: 9780718825423