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Ian Shaw

    Dr. Ian Shaw delves into the methods and mechanics of ancient Egyptian craftsmen and laborers, expanding his research from fieldwork in el-Amarna to extensive excavations of mining and quarrying sites across various periods of ancient Egypt. Beyond his focus on artisans, he also explores ancient Egyptian warfare, a topic often overlooked or only briefly touched upon by other scholars. In addition to authoring original books, he has contributed to editing several encyclopedic works on ancient Egypt.

    Ian Shaw
    Social Work and ICT
    Research and Social Work in Time and Place
    The Last Starhopper
    Hatnub
    Leslie Land
    The Battle of the Peaks and Long Stop Hill
    • 2023

      Research and Social Work in Time and Place

      Crossing Boundaries

      • 532 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Focusing on the intricate relationship between practice and research in social work, this collection features chapters and journal articles by esteemed academic Ian Shaw. Spanning over four decades of his work, the volume delves into the challenges and insights that arise at the intersection of theory and practice, offering a rich exploration of social work's evolving landscape.

      Research and Social Work in Time and Place
    • 2023
    • 2023

      Leslie Land

      His Life and Ministry

      • 236 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the life and ministry of Leslie Land, the book highlights his commitment to faithful preaching and pastoral care within a Reformed evangelical framework. His courteous yet impactful expositions significantly shaped evangelical thought in the UK. Land emphasized loyalty to Christ and His Word, steering clear of labels. The latter half features detailed outlines of his sermons, addressing themes such as evangelism, the interplay of faith and life, church life, and the defense of the gospel, showcasing his profound influence on both congregations and individuals.

      Leslie Land
    • 2022

      Living in Two Worlds is the result of a four-month, 5 000 km non-motorised journey - walking, kayaking, and cycling - by authors Ian Michler and Ian McCallum through six countries across southern Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean in the West to the Indian Ocean in the East.

      Living In Two Worlds
    • 2021

      Get lost in an original, imaginative and fun A to Z. With over 50 mazes Get Lost offers an easy way in for everyone: from football to disco ball, knitting needles to circular saws. Routes range from simpler A to Z letters to the eye- wateringly tricky.

      Get Lost
    • 2021

      Evangelicals and Social Action

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Evangelicals and Social Action offers a survey of historical responses to social issues to help inform the ongoing debate of how far the Church should be involved in ministries of social action.

      Evangelicals and Social Action
    • 2019

      This title was first published in 2000: A detailed study of a number of key issues arising in evaluation research, in particular the impact of context upon evaluation findings and the implication context has for methodology. Providing case study illustrations, the work includes discussion of definitions and uses, experimental logic, methods and difficulties in experimental evaluations and the importance of incorporating both process and context in evaluation research design.

      Evaluating Public Programmes: Contexts and Issues
    • 2019
    • 2019