Readings for Weddings' is an inspirational collection of Bible quotations, poems, hymns and prose for secular weddings, church ceremonies and services of blessing. Mark Oakley includes such "wedding classics" as 1 Corinthians 13 and Khalil Gibran's 'The Prophet', the poetry of Shelley and Elizabeth Barret Browning, and verse by Wendy Cope and other witty, contemporary poets. Mark Oakley takes a fresh approach to preparing couples for their big day. He re-thinks the church wedding and puts humour, aspiration, poetry and love at the heart of the service. ""'Readings for Weddings' puts poetry where it should be: at the heart of a great defining moment. Mark Oakley's selection is exemplary: surprising but appropriate, tender but unsentimental, dignified but vivacious. Every happy couple, let alone their guests, will be grateful."" Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate

Readings for Weddings

Oakley, Mark

Reference

Society for promoting Christian knowledge

Readings for Weddings is an inspirational collection of Bible quotations, poems, hymns and prose for secular weddings, church ceremonies and services of blessing. Mark Oakley includes such 'wedding classics' as 1 Corinthians 13 and Khalil Gibran's The Prophet, the poetry of Shelley and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, verse by Wendy Cope and other witty, contemporary poets.

SPCK Publishing

Readings for Funerals is a perceptive collection of Bible quotations, poems, hymns, and prose, offering consolation and comfort to those who are grieving. This includes, among others, the writings of W. H. Auden, Simon Armitage, Wendy Cope, T. S. Eliot, and Joyce Grenfell, and is suitable for use at secular funerals, celebrations of a life, and church services. This book follows the style of the highly successful Readings for Weddings, which has sold over 7,000 copies.

Readings for Funerals

Self-Help

Death & Grief

Mark Oakley reveals George Herbert as a fine companion with whom to examine the journey of the soul. His poems are 'heart-work and heaven-work', embracing love and closeness, anger and despair, reconciliation and hope. There is too an appealing and audacious playfulness about Herbert: he seems to take God on, knowing God will win, confident God will not abandon him. This sense of relationship with God as primarily friendship is one of many intriguing and healing aspects we are invited to consider. 'My Sour-Sweet Days contains forty well-chosen poems by George Herbert (widely considered the greatest devotional poet in the English language), each of which is followed by a short but profound reflection by Mark Oakley. The combination is excellent: richly expressive poems and accessible personal meditations. This book powerfully demonstrates how poetry can bring comfort, refreshment and renewed energy to our spiritual lives.' Professor Helen Wilcox, editor of the critically acclaimed edition of The English Poems of George Herbert (Cambridge University Press, 2007) 'It's extremely unusual to meet anyone who isn't a specialist who has such a subtle feeling for language as Mark Oakley does.' Sir Andrew Motion, former Poet Laureate 'Heavenly.' The Tablet

My Sour-Sweet Days: George Herbert and the Journey of the Soul

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

Managing Product Design

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

John Wiley&Sons

Reflections for Daily Prayer is a highly valued daily Bible companion based on the Common Worship Lectionary. Each day, Monday to Saturday, some of the very best writers from across the Anglican tradition offer insightful, informed and inspiring reflections on one of the dayâ€™s readings for Morning Prayer. Their reflections will appeal to anyone who values both the companionship of daily Bible notes and the structure of the Lectionary. For every day (excluding Sundays) of the 2013/14 church year, there are full references and a quotation from the dayâ€™s set of Scripture readings, a concise but challenging commentary on the readings and a collect. In addition, the book includes a simple order for morning and night prayer, an introduction to the practice of daily prayer by Bishop John Pritchard and a guide to reading the Bible reflectively by Bishop Stephen Cottrell. Contributors to the 2013-2014 edition: Ian Adams, Christopher Cocksworth, Stephen Conway, Stephen Cottrell, Steven Croft, Paul Kennedy, Barbara Mosse, Nadim Nasser, Mark Oakley, Helen Orchard, Sue Pickering, John Pritchard, Angela Tilby, and Catherine Williams.

Reflections for Daily Prayer: Advent 2013 to Christ the King 2014

Religion & Spirituality

Pickering, Sue

Adams, Ian

Kennedy, Paul

Croft, Steven

Cottrell, Stephen

Conway, Stephen

Cocksworth, Christopher

Orchard, Helen

TILBY, Angela

Williams, Catherine

Pritchard, John.

Mosse, Barbara

Nasser, Nadim

Christian Books & Bibles

Church House Publishing

Reflections for Daily Prayer has nourished thousands of Christians for a decade with its inspiring and informed weekday Bible reflections. Now, in response to demand, Reflections for Sundays combines material from over the years with new writing to provide high-quality reflections on the Principal Readings for Sundays and major Holy Days. Contributors include some of the very best writers from across the Anglican tradition who have helped to establish it as one of the leading daily devotional volumes today. For each Sunday and major Holy Day in Year A, Reflections for Sundays offers: â€¢ full lectionary details for the Principle Service â€¢ a reflection on the Old Testament reading â€¢ a reflection on the Epistle â€¢ a reflection on the Gospel It also contains a substantial introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, written by renowned Bible teacher Paula Gooder.

Reflections for Sundays, Year A

Guite, Malcolm

Williams, Jane

Brown, Rosalind

Davison, Andrew

The Seventh Expert: An Interactive Medieval Adventure

Medieval history meets interactive storytelling. 
 In 1362, violent storms pounded Europe, wiping out some coastal settlements. The Seventh Expert, which provides a compelling mix of history, storytelling and interactive fun, puts the reader in charge of rebuilding one medieval village. 
 Through seven action-filled chapters, each representing a year of rebuilding, the reader faces the struggles of the emerging community. Luckily, six village experts are at the reader's service to offer advice along with a wide range of medieval tools and implements. These experts include:
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Blacksmith: tools (hammers, plows) and weapons (swords, arrows)</li> <li>
Carpenter: buildings (houses, mills) and vehicles (carts, wagons)</li> <li>
Farmer: food (bread, beer) and medicines (herbs, soap)</li> <li>
Hunter: hunting equipment (bows, traps) and fishing gear (hooks, nets)</li> <li>
Knight: siege weapons (cannon, catapults) and defenses (watch towers, palisades)</li> <li>
Leatherworker: clothing (boots, leather armor) and riding gear (harnesses, saddles).</li> </ul>
 The reader becomesthe "seventh expert," responsible for deciding which resources best suit each year's challenges. From finding food to fending off warlords, success depends on making the wisest choices. In all, 60 tools and implements are available in a back-ofthe-book catalog, with descriptions of their real-life properties and historical value to communities in the middle ages. 
 Bursting with dramatic illustrations, memorable characters, and dozens of sidebars filled with facts about medieval life, The Seventh Expert is a history lesson like no other.

Teen & Young Adult

Historical Fiction

Annick Press

Medieval history meets interactive storytelling. In 1362, violent storms pounded Europe, wiping out some coastal settlements. The Seventh Expert, which provides a compelling mix of history, storytelling and interactive fun, puts the reader in charge of rebuilding one medieval village. Through seven action-filled chapters, each representing a year of rebuilding, the reader faces the struggles of the emerging community. Luckily, six village experts are at the reader's service to offer advice along with a wide range of medieval tools and implements. These experts include: Blacksmith: tools (hammers, plows) and weapons (swords, arrows) Carpenter: buildings (houses, mills) and vehicles (carts, wagons) Farmer: food (bread, beer) and medicines (herbs, soap) Hunter: hunting equipment (bows, traps) and fishing gear (hooks, nets) Knight: siege weapons (cannon, catapults) and defen

Reflections for Lent is designed to enhance your spiritual journey through the forty days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (17 February - 3 April 2021). Covering Monday to Saturday each week, it offers reflections on readings from the Common Worship Lectionary, written by some of today's leading spiritual and theological writers.Each day includes:* Full lectionary details for Morning Prayer* A reflection on one of the Bible readings* A Collect for the dayThis volume offers daily material for 17 February to 3 April 2021, taken from the Reflections for Daily Prayer 2020/21 annual edition. It is ideal for individuals and groups seeking Lectionary-based reflections for use during Lent and Holy Week, or for anyone wishing to try Reflections for Daily Prayer before committing to a year's worth of material. It also features a simple form of morning and night prayer and a guide to Lent.

Reflections for Lent 2021: 17 February - 3 April 2021

James, Graham

Francis-Dehqani, Guli

Whipp, Margaret

Church House Pub.

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