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Opening The box of delights

Emma — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This sumptuous new edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the much-loved television adaptation of The Box of Delights with 32 pages of new material, including the previously unpublished full rehearsal script of the first episode.John Masefield’s fantasy novel, The Box of Delights, is an enduring classic of children’s literature.The timeless adventure of schoolboy Kay Harker’s Christmas encounter with scheming villains, a piratical rat and deadly wolves, a mysterious showman and his box of ancient magic, and good vanquishing evil in the cathedral town of Tatchester has thrilled and captivated generations of readers. Its many adaptations have contributed to the novel’s enduring legacy.Opening The Box of Delights is a richly illustrated celebration of the story in all its forms. More than three hundred pictures of illustrations, photographs, letters, manuscripts or designs illuminate a fascinating account of Poet Laureate Masefield’s colourful life and career, the publishing history of the novel, its various illustrators – including Quentin Blake, Sara Ogilvie and the author’s daughter Judith Masefield – and its adaptations across many media. There are new discoveries provided, unknown facts presented and many years of research revealed. Opening the Box of Delights also includes a hitherto unpublished section of Masefield’s original text.Acclaimed fantasy and sci-fi artist Andrew Skilleter has painted new cover art.

Revised Jerusalem New Testament & Psalms

Emma — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

A Bible for study and proclamation.The Revised New Jerusalem Bible presents anew the scholarship, character and clarity of the 1966 Jerusalem Bible (the first modern English version) and the 1985 New Jerusalem Bible. It is a Bible that prioritises accuracy of translation and richness of tone, written that ‘the message might be fully proclaimed’ (2 Ti 4:17).This volume presents the full New Testament and the Psalms, and a comprehensive set of study notes, cross-references and book introductions.’Clear read’ style. The biblical scriptures were written to be proclaimed, so the RNJB uses linguistic style and speech patterns best suited for being read out loud.Formal equivalence. The language, concepts and imagery of the original scriptures are presented more accurately by the RNJB than the colloquial approach of many other modern translations.Gender inclusion. The message of the Bible is for all people, so care has been taken to avoid traditional male bias of the English language, while remaining faithful to the meaning of the original scriptures.Revised Grail Psalter. The book of Psalms is based on the text of the 2010 translation of The Revised Grail Psalms.Modern measurements. Ancient systems of measuring and timing have been replaced by modern, metric equivalents.Comprehensive study notes. The notes, cross-references and book introductions of the JB and NJB are replaced in the RNJB by new materials which reflect the fruit of the most up-to-date and ecumenical scholarship.The Revised New Jerusalem Bible has been prepared and edited by The Revd Henry Wansbrough OSB, who was previously General Editor of the New Jerusalem Bible.

Improbable Saints

Emma — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

From St Fillan of Munster, patron saint of the mentally ill, who read by the light of his miraculously glowing arm, to Santa Lucia, who tore out her eyes to dismiss the lascivious attentions of her would-be husband, here are nearly two hundred classic stories of the saints of Christian legend.Richard Coles, former half of 80s pop duo The Communards, now a Church of England priest and presenter of Radio 4’s Saturday Live, has collected these wonderful tales from around the world. Despite their bizarre, colourful and sometimes grotesque stories, many of these saints are still celebrated and prayed to today.Every page illustrated by cartoonist Ted Harrison, giving the book a saintly Horrible Histories feel.

All In The End Is Harvest

Emma — Sat, 06 Oct 1984 00:00:00 +0000

This collection has brought comfort to many facing bereavement, with its anthology of prose and poetry for those who grieve. A perfect bedside book.