Christopher Morse Books

When Douglas Jardine and his team set sail for Australia in September 1932, a controversy was raging in Australia between Don Bradman himself and the Australian Cricket Board. Bradman had entered into a contract with the Sydney Sun to report the 1932/1933 Test series and thus was in direct contravention of the Australian Board's rules governing Test players. Until a compromise was reached it seemed that Bradman would not be playing in the Tests. By the time the series was over another controversy had taken centre stage and was still raging.It was all about Jardine's use of "body line" bowling tactics which effectively contained the Australian batsmen and Don Bradman in particular. Jardine and his team won back the Ashes but cricket purists were appalled by the methods used. Jardine was ostracised by the English authorities and left the game soon afterwards. He died a rather forgotten figure in Switzerland aged 58. This biography explores Jardine the man, by background (public school, Oxford) of the establishment; and Jardine the cricketer, the aloof amateur with a ruthlesness more akin to modern day professionalism, in his quest for victory.

The story follows Professor Schmoot, who faces a series of comedic challenges as he navigates his role as a New Testament professor in a seminary that aims to be "spiritual but not religious." The narrative features memorable characters and a series of episodes where the idealistic goals of postmodernism clash with practical financial and academic shortcomings, leading to humorous outcomes.

Exploring the concept of faith, this book emphasizes the importance of discerning what to believe and what to disbelieve within Christianity. It argues that genuine faith involves a critical awareness of untrustworthy beliefs, leading to a deeper understanding of Christian teachings. The first part delves into the theological discipline of dogmatics, while the second part identifies specific disbeliefs related to core aspects of faith, such as the nature of God and salvation. Morse's scholarship encourages Christians to reflect on their beliefs amid contemporary challenges.

This comprehensive reference enhances surgical skills in thoracic procedures, focusing on transplantation, tracheal resections, mediastinal tumors, and extended thoracic resections. Richly illustrated and part of the Master Techniques in Surgery Series, it offers detailed, step-by-step guidance to help surgeons refine their techniques, effectively manage complications, and achieve the best possible patient outcomes.