God created a physical world full of marvels both mundane and extraordinary, which portray glimpses of the sacred for those with eyes to see. In God of All Things, author Andrew Wilson celebrates the everyday created things that point us toward our Creator.
In this skillfully researched book, Andrew Wilson explains how 7 historic events in 1776 shaped today's post-Christian West and equips believers to share God's truth in the current social landscape.
The definitive biography of Alexander McQueen which reveals the source of his genius and the links between his dark work and even darker life.
World Scripture is an extraordinary journey through the sacred writings of the world's great religions. Organized by subject, the quotations, passages, and excerpts presented here provide readers with easy access to teachings on several hundred subjects, with quotes from different religious traditions.This unusual anthology provides a new, holistic approach to understanding religion–stressing what unites us rather than what divides us. Among the religious texts represented are Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Jainism, Sikhism, Baha'i, Church of Jesus Christ of the Later Day Saints, and Zoroastrianism. Also featured are the oral traditions of various religions of Africa, Native America, Asia, and Oceania along with their recorded prayers and proverbs.
The interviews collected in this book offer unique insights into the thought processes and working practices of artists.--[book cover].
When Alexander McQueen took his life in February 2010 at just 40, the fashion world mourned a visionary talent. Rising from humble beginnings as the youngest child of an East London taxi driver, McQueen became a renowned designer, creating stunning garments for icons like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. He built a multi-million-pound luxury brand beloved by celebrities and royalty, notably the Duchess of Cambridge, who wore his design on her wedding day. However, beneath his confident exterior and rebellious persona lay a sensitive individual struggling in the cutthroat fashion industry. As work pressures mounted, McQueen became increasingly reliant on drugs, which contributed to his tragic demise. His search for lasting love was fraught with heartache, adding to his emotional turmoil. Haunted by dark secrets, McQueen's life resembled a modern fairy tale tinged with Greek tragedy. This narrative reveals his journey from a challenging East London upbringing to the excesses of the fashion world, featuring insights from those closest to him—family, friends, and lovers—who describe a fragmented, insecure man battling to fit into a world that ultimately led to his downfall.
Andrew Wilson brings his work up to date, through the Orange Revolution and its aftermath, including the 2006 election, the ensuing crisis of 2007, the Ukrainian response to the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008, the economic crisis in Ukraine, and the 2009 gas dispute with Russia.
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In the early hours of 15 April 1912, after the majestic liner Titanic had split apart and the 1,500 men, women and children struggled to stay alive in the freezing Atlantic, the sea was alive with the sound of screaming. Then, as the ship sank to the ocean floor and passengers slowly died from hypothermia, a deathly silence settled over the sea.
The fourth novel in Andrew Wilson's Agatha Christie series, following A Talent for Murder, A Different Kind of Evil and Death in a Desert Land.
