Author: Angela Thirkell
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504091175
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
As Elizabeth II’s coronation draws near, the gentry of Barsetshire engage in preparations, committee meetings, and “their perennially amusing antics” (The New York Times). A new queen is about to be crowned, and the prominent families of Barsetshire intend to make a good impression amid the festivities. Fortunately, the highly capable Lydia Merton takes the helm of the local committee planning for the big event. All she needs to do is keep calm and carry on through the squabbling, the petty jealousies, and the occasional disaster . . . “The Thirkell wit presides with tongue-rolling malice.” —The New York Times “Where Trollope would have been content to arouse a chuckle, [Thirkell] is constantly provoking us to hilarious laughter. . . . To read her is to get the feeling of knowing Barsetshire folk as well as if one had been born and bred in the county.” —Kirkus Reviews
What Did It Mean?
Author: Angela Thirkell
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504091175
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
As Elizabeth II’s coronation draws near, the gentry of Barsetshire engage in preparations, committee meetings, and “their perennially amusing antics” (The New York Times). A new queen is about to be crowned, and the prominent families of Barsetshire intend to make a good impression amid the festivities. Fortunately, the highly capable Lydia Merton takes the helm of the local committee planning for the big event. All she needs to do is keep calm and carry on through the squabbling, the petty jealousies, and the occasional disaster . . . “The Thirkell wit presides with tongue-rolling malice.” —The New York Times “Where Trollope would have been content to arouse a chuckle, [Thirkell] is constantly provoking us to hilarious laughter. . . . To read her is to get the feeling of knowing Barsetshire folk as well as if one had been born and bred in the county.” —Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504091175
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
As Elizabeth II’s coronation draws near, the gentry of Barsetshire engage in preparations, committee meetings, and “their perennially amusing antics” (The New York Times). A new queen is about to be crowned, and the prominent families of Barsetshire intend to make a good impression amid the festivities. Fortunately, the highly capable Lydia Merton takes the helm of the local committee planning for the big event. All she needs to do is keep calm and carry on through the squabbling, the petty jealousies, and the occasional disaster . . . “The Thirkell wit presides with tongue-rolling malice.” —The New York Times “Where Trollope would have been content to arouse a chuckle, [Thirkell] is constantly provoking us to hilarious laughter. . . . To read her is to get the feeling of knowing Barsetshire folk as well as if one had been born and bred in the county.” —Kirkus Reviews
What Did Jesus Mean?
Author: Anna Wierzbicka
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195137329
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Linguist Anna Wierzbicka casts new light on the words of Jesus by taking her theory of universal human concepts and bringing it to bear on Jesus' parables and the Sermon on the Mount. Her approach results in strikingly novel interpretations.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195137329
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Linguist Anna Wierzbicka casts new light on the words of Jesus by taking her theory of universal human concepts and bringing it to bear on Jesus' parables and the Sermon on the Mount. Her approach results in strikingly novel interpretations.
What Did Jesus Mean?
Author: Ron Rhodes
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1592444032
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
¥Why did Jesus say He would return soon--when He hasn't?¥Why did Jesus curse the fig tree and cause it to wither?¥Can faith really move a mountain?Although much of the Bible is straightforward, Christians and seekers alike are perplexed by some of Jesus' puzzling statements. Noted Bible teacher Ron Rhodes tackles difficult passages to help you get the most out of Christ's teachings and understand what Jesus meant when He said:¥Take up your cross and follow Me¥Let the dead bury their own dead¥If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out¥Blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgivenIn his engaging, easy-to-read style, Rhodes provides solid biblical, cultural, and historical research to help you discover why Jesus said what He did 2000 years ago. These new insights will help you capture the heart of Jesus' message and draw you closer to Him.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1592444032
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
¥Why did Jesus say He would return soon--when He hasn't?¥Why did Jesus curse the fig tree and cause it to wither?¥Can faith really move a mountain?Although much of the Bible is straightforward, Christians and seekers alike are perplexed by some of Jesus' puzzling statements. Noted Bible teacher Ron Rhodes tackles difficult passages to help you get the most out of Christ's teachings and understand what Jesus meant when He said:¥Take up your cross and follow Me¥Let the dead bury their own dead¥If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out¥Blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgivenIn his engaging, easy-to-read style, Rhodes provides solid biblical, cultural, and historical research to help you discover why Jesus said what He did 2000 years ago. These new insights will help you capture the heart of Jesus' message and draw you closer to Him.
What Did You Say? What Do You Mean?
Author: Jude Welton
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1843102072
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Welton looks at one hundred of the most common figures of speech in this visual workbook designed as a springboard for family and classroom discussions. Each figure of speech is accompanied by an illustration showing its literal meaning, which will help AS children recognize and learn to enjoy metaphors and figurative language.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1843102072
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Welton looks at one hundred of the most common figures of speech in this visual workbook designed as a springboard for family and classroom discussions. Each figure of speech is accompanied by an illustration showing its literal meaning, which will help AS children recognize and learn to enjoy metaphors and figurative language.
What Did it Mean?.
Author: Angela Margaret Mackail Thirkell
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Cobbett's Parliamentary Debates
Author: Great Britain. Parliament
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1080
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1080
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Munsey's Magazine for ...
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Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 776
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Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 776
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Hansard's Parliamentary Debates
Author: Great Britain. Parliament
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1088
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1088
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Macmillan's Magazine
Author: David Masson
Publisher:
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Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 494
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Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 494
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Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine
Author: Josiah Gilbert Holland
Publisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 790
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 790
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