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The Edges of the World

At the margins of life, lands and history

by Charles Foster ...

New York Times bestselling author Charles Foster argues that all the best ideas happen at the edges, from a rocky precipice where the first human set foot in Europe **to an ancient Egyptian temple where monotheism was invented.'Literal "eccentricity" is where the scientific, artistic and spiritual giants have always found their home. Venture with Foster if you dare, and embrace life.'** Iain ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author Charles Foster argues that all the best ideas happen at the edges, from a rocky precipice where the first human set foot in Europe **to an ancient Egyptian temple where monotheism was invented.'Literal "eccentricity" is where the scientific, artistic and spiritual giants have always found their home. Venture with Foster if you dare, and embrace life.'** Iain
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Canadians in Golden Age Hollywood 2-Book Bundle

Once Upon a Time in Paradise / Stardust and Shadows

by Charles Foster ...

Revisit Hollywood’s Golden Age with insider Charles Foster, who befriended the many Canadian stars that peppered the film sets. Foster reveals the stories of the amazing influence Canadians had in the early days of the film biz.Includes:Stardust and Shadows: Canadians in Early HollywoodA Hollywood insider brings together the stories of eighteen Canadians who were celebrities during Hollywood’s ... Read more

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Revisit Hollywood’s Golden Age with insider Charles Foster, who befriended the many Canadian stars that peppered the film sets. Foster reveals the stories of the amazing influence Canadians had in the early days of the film biz.Includes:Stardust and Shadows: Canadians in Early HollywoodA Hollywood insider brings together the stories of eighteen Canadians who were celebrities during Hollywood’s
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Stardust and Shadows

Canadians in Early Hollywood

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"You’ll like Louis Mayer," Mary Pickford told Charles Foster in 1943. "He is from Canada, too." As Foster was soon to discover, Mayer was not alone: a great many of those who helped shape Hollywood into the movie capital of the world were Canadian.Stardust and Shadows brings together the stories of 18 Canadians who were celebrities during Hollywood’s formative years. Most of those profiled were ... Read more

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"You’ll like Louis Mayer," Mary Pickford told Charles Foster in 1943. "He is from Canada, too." As Foster was soon to discover, Mayer was not alone: a great many of those who helped shape Hollywood into the movie capital of the world were Canadian.Stardust and Shadows brings together the stories of 18 Canadians who were celebrities during Hollywood’s formative years. Most of those profiled were
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Once Upon a Time in Paradise

Canadians in the Golden Age of Hollywood

by Charles Foster ...

When sound arrived in Hollywood in the late 1920s, Canadians were already holding some of the most important roles in the motion picture industry. Louis B. Mayer, from New Brunswick, was boss at MGM; Jack Warner, from Ontario, was head of Warner Bros. Studio; and Mack Sennett, from Quebec, was still King of Comedy.Canadians like Mary Pickford, Marie Dressler, and Norma Shearer moved easily from ... Read more

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When sound arrived in Hollywood in the late 1920s, Canadians were already holding some of the most important roles in the motion picture industry. Louis B. Mayer, from New Brunswick, was boss at MGM; Jack Warner, from Ontario, was head of Warner Bros. Studio; and Mack Sennett, from Quebec, was still King of Comedy.Canadians like Mary Pickford, Marie Dressler, and Norma Shearer moved easily from
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The Sacred Journey

The Ancient Practices

by Charles Foster ...

Have Christians rejected pilgrimage?The Israelites knew it. David knew it. The writer of Hebrews knew it. John Bunyan knew it. "Blessed are those whose strength is in You. They have set their hearts on pilgrimage" (Psalm 84:5). We are strangers and pilgrims here. We're passing through this place, on a sacred journey to somewhere else. Charles Foster explores the approaching of each day as a ... Read more

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Have Christians rejected pilgrimage?The Israelites knew it. David knew it. The writer of Hebrews knew it. John Bunyan knew it. "Blessed are those whose strength is in You. They have set their hearts on pilgrimage" (Psalm 84:5). We are strangers and pilgrims here. We're passing through this place, on a sacred journey to somewhere else. Charles Foster explores the approaching of each day as a
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Cry of the Wild

Life through the eyes of eight animals

by Charles Foster ...

**What is it like to live in a world built by humans? These eight genre-blending stories reveal the complexity, beauty and fragility of wild lives.'Evocative and beautifully written, it's a deeply immersive read'** Observer'Enchanting and emotional...personifies its characters as they navigate the new wild and its trials.' Chris Packham'Charles Foster is the most original voice in nature writing ... Read more

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**What is it like to live in a world built by humans? These eight genre-blending stories reveal the complexity, beauty and fragility of wild lives.'Evocative and beautifully written, it's a deeply immersive read'** Observer'Enchanting and emotional...personifies its characters as they navigate the new wild and its trials.' Chris Packham'Charles Foster is the most original voice in nature writing
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The Jesus Inquest

The Case For and Against the Resurrection of the Christ

by Charles Foster ...

Charles Foster thought he knew the familiar story of the resurrection of Jesus. He thought Christianity rested on sound historical foundations.But could he be wrong? Could Christianity be built on a terrible mistake or downright lie?As nagging doubts began to surface, Foster turned to countless Christian books to find comfort and proof. But all he found were more questions. What began as a ... Read more

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Charles Foster thought he knew the familiar story of the resurrection of Jesus. He thought Christianity rested on sound historical foundations.But could he be wrong? Could Christianity be built on a terrible mistake or downright lie?As nagging doubts began to surface, Foster turned to countless Christian books to find comfort and proof. But all he found were more questions. What began as a
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New Lights on Old Paths

by Charles Foster ...

"New Lights on Old Paths" is a work of religious and philosophical reflection. Charles Foster explores various aspects of traditional beliefs and practices, offering new perspectives and interpretations based on contemporary thought and insights.The book discusses the evolution of religious and moral ideas, aiming to shed light on established doctrines and practices from a modern viewpoint. It ... Read more

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"New Lights on Old Paths" is a work of religious and philosophical reflection. Charles Foster explores various aspects of traditional beliefs and practices, offering new perspectives and interpretations based on contemporary thought and insights.The book discusses the evolution of religious and moral ideas, aiming to shed light on established doctrines and practices from a modern viewpoint. It
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The Children's Bible

by Charles Foster Kent, Henry A. Sherman ...

The Children's Bible by Charles Foster Kent and Henry A. Sherman is a retelling of key biblical stories, designed to make the Bible’s teachings more accessible to young readers. The authors aim to introduce children to the main narratives of the Old and New Testaments in a simplified and engaging manner, ensuring that complex biblical concepts are presented in a way that is easy to understand.The ... Read more

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The Children's Bible by Charles Foster Kent and Henry A. Sherman is a retelling of key biblical stories, designed to make the Bible’s teachings more accessible to young readers. The authors aim to introduce children to the main narratives of the Old and New Testaments in a simplified and engaging manner, ensuring that complex biblical concepts are presented in a way that is easy to understand.The
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From Old Hollywood to New Brunswick

Memories of a Wonderful Life

by Charles Foster ...

Imagine receiving a mysterious invitation from Charlie Chaplin, doing jigsaw puzzles with Marilyn Monroe, having a heart-to-heart with Jack Kennedy, or being kissed by Greta Garbo. All of these and more are the sensational memories of UK-born, honorary Maritimer Charles Foster. After an unlikely childhood, his adventurous spirit brought him in 1943 to RAF pilot training school in Calgary. Through ... Read more

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Imagine receiving a mysterious invitation from Charlie Chaplin, doing jigsaw puzzles with Marilyn Monroe, having a heart-to-heart with Jack Kennedy, or being kissed by Greta Garbo. All of these and more are the sensational memories of UK-born, honorary Maritimer Charles Foster. After an unlikely childhood, his adventurous spirit brought him in 1943 to RAF pilot training school in Calgary. Through
... Read more
Being a Beast

Adventures Across the Species Divide

by Charles Foster ...

In this "tour de force of modern nature writing," a passionate naturalist explores what it's really like to be an animal—by living like them ( The Guardian, UK).In Being a Beast, Charles Foster tests the limits of our ability to walk in another's footsteps. He lives alongside badgers for weeks, sleeping in a sett in a Welsh hillside and eating earthworms, learning to sense the landscape through ... Read more

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In this "tour de force of modern nature writing," a passionate naturalist explores what it's really like to be an animal—by living like them ( The Guardian, UK).In Being a Beast, Charles Foster tests the limits of our ability to walk in another's footsteps. He lives alongside badgers for weeks, sleeping in a sett in a Welsh hillside and eating earthworms, learning to sense the landscape through
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The Complete Dambusters

The 133 Men Who Flew on the Dams Raid

by Charles Foster ...

On 16 May 1943, nineteen Lancaster aircraft from the RAF's 617 Squadron set off to attack the great dams in the industrial heart of Germany. Flying at a height of 60ft, they dropped a series of bombs which bounced across the water and destroyed two of their targets, thereby creating a legend. The one-off operation combined an audacious method of attack, technically brilliant flying and visually ... Read more

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On 16 May 1943, nineteen Lancaster aircraft from the RAF's 617 Squadron set off to attack the great dams in the industrial heart of Germany. Flying at a height of 60ft, they dropped a series of bombs which bounced across the water and destroyed two of their targets, thereby creating a legend. The one-off operation combined an audacious method of attack, technically brilliant flying and visually
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