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""Everyone who claims to be 'Christian' or else claims to be upset by 'Christianity' needs to read this book, especially politicians using people's supposed faith for their own ends."--Margaret E. Atwood. A major new work by the New York Times bestsellingauthor, arguing that the answer to bad religion is true faith that will help re-found democracy It is time says Jim Wallis, to call out genuine faith--specifically the "Christian" in White Christian...

Rowan Atkinson is deliciously twisted as the comic villain, Edmund Black Adder, in the enormously popular comedy series. Follow Black Adder in hysterical send-ups of the Middle Ages, the Elizabethan age, the Regency Period, and World War I. This special edition contains new exclusive interviews and audio commentaries. Episodes of the comedy serial about the terminally treacherous Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh (alias The Black Adder) following him through...

By the former editor of the London Times, a vivid, evocative, and deeply knowledgeable history of this unique world capital.
London: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes, and ruled by the Normans. This transformative place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be checkered with grand estates of Georgian splendor. It swelled with industry and became the center of the...

Find peace and contentment with the Garden Kit. This kit features two books: DK Eyewitness Plant and What's that Flower, Garden Wonders Aquapaints, Garden Gathering Shaped Puzzle, and Grow a Garden Matching Game. The first activity allows for relaxation and calmness of the mind through painting. The second two activities will create a sense of achievement, while reinforcing the connection between brain cells and improving mental speed and short-term...