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'The Bird Who Sang the Trisagion' of Isaac of Antioch

Becoming Parrot in a Late Antique Syriac Sermon

by Robert A. Kitchen, Glenn Peers ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book provides close historical, theological and cultural analyses of an important, but neglected, Late Antique writer, Isaac of Antioch, who was active during the second half of the fifth century. This book is the first English-language monograph on this key figure and also includes the first translation (without the Syriac) of this compelling metrical homily into English, which has at its ... Read more

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This book provides close historical, theological and cultural analyses of an important, but neglected, Late Antique writer, Isaac of Antioch, who was active during the second half of the fifth century. This book is the first English-language monograph on this key figure and also includes the first translation (without the Syriac) of this compelling metrical homily into English, which has at its
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The Great War in the Middle East

A Clash of Empires

Edited by Robert Johnson, James Kitchen ...

Series series Routledge Studies in First World War History
Traditionally, in general studies of the First World War, the Middle East is an arena of combat that has been portrayed in romanticised terms, in stark contrast to the mud, blood, and presumed futility of the Western Front. Battles fought in Egypt, Palestine, Mesopotamia, and Arabia offered a different narrative on the Great War, one in which the agency of individual figures was less neutered by ... Read more

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Traditionally, in general studies of the First World War, the Middle East is an arena of combat that has been portrayed in romanticised terms, in stark contrast to the mud, blood, and presumed futility of the Western Front. Battles fought in Egypt, Palestine, Mesopotamia, and Arabia offered a different narrative on the Great War, one in which the agency of individual figures was less neutered by
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The Discourses of Philoxenos of Mabbug

A New Translation and Introduction

Series Book 235 - Cistercian Studies Series
The thirteen Discourses of Philoxenos of Mabbug (445-523) were delivered to new monks at a monastery under his episcopal care. Written in elegant Syriac, the Discourses deal with the fundamentals of the monastic and ascetic life-faith, simplicity, fear of God, renunciation, and the struggle against the demons of gluttony and fornication. This is Philoxenos's longest work and his most popular. It ... Read more

$63.79 CAD

The thirteen Discourses of Philoxenos of Mabbug (445-523) were delivered to new monks at a monastery under his episcopal care. Written in elegant Syriac, the Discourses deal with the fundamentals of the monastic and ascetic life-faith, simplicity, fear of God, renunciation, and the struggle against the demons of gluttony and fornication. This is Philoxenos's longest work and his most popular. It
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Archangel

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by Robert Harris ...

Narrated by Michael Kitchen ...

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11 hours 54 min

When historian Fluke Kelso learns of the existence of a secret notebook belonging to Josef Stalin he is determined to track it down, whatever the consequences. From the violent political intrigue and decadence of modern Moscow he heads north - to the vast forests surrounding the White Sea port of Archangel, and a terrifying encounter with Russia's unburied past. ... Read more

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When historian Fluke Kelso learns of the existence of a secret notebook belonging to Josef Stalin he is determined to track it down, whatever the consequences. From the violent political intrigue and decadence of modern Moscow he heads north - to the vast forests surrounding the White Sea port of Archangel, and a terrifying encounter with Russia's unburied past.
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Enigma

From the bestselling author of Conclave

by Robert Harris ...

Narrated by Dr Alan Howard ...

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6 hours 1 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Bletchley Park: the top-secret landmark of World War Two, where a group of young people were fighting to defeat Hitler, and win the war. March 1943, the Second World War hangs in the balance, and at Bletchley Park a brilliant young codebreaker is facing a double nightmare. The Germans have unaccountably changed their U-boat Enigma code, threatening a massive Allied defeat ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Bletchley Park: the top-secret landmark of World War Two, where a group of young people were fighting to defeat Hitler, and win the war. March 1943, the Second World War hangs in the balance, and at Bletchley Park a brilliant young codebreaker is facing a double nightmare. The Germans have unaccountably changed their U-boat Enigma code, threatening a massive Allied defeat
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The Ghost

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by Robert Harris ...

Narrated by Michael Jayston ...

Unabridged

9 hours 43 min

**'An unputdownable thriller about corrupt power and sex' Sunday Telegraph'Guaranteed to keep you awake' The Times**A body washes up on the deserted coastline of America's most exclusive holiday retreat. But it's no open-and-shut case of suicide. The death of Robert McAra is just the first piece of the jigsaw in an extraordinary plot that will shake the very foundations of international security ... Read more

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**'An unputdownable thriller about corrupt power and sex' Sunday Telegraph'Guaranteed to keep you awake' The Times**A body washes up on the deserted coastline of America's most exclusive holiday retreat. But it's no open-and-shut case of suicide. The death of Robert McAra is just the first piece of the jigsaw in an extraordinary plot that will shake the very foundations of international security
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The Fear Index

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by Robert Harris ...

Narrated by Phillip Franks ...

Abridged

6 hours 1 min

'Harris is a master of pace and entertainment' Observer'Could scarcely be more of the moment' The TimesNothing spreads like fear . . .In the secretive inner circle of the ultra-rich, Alex Hoffmann is a legend.He has developed an algorithm for playing the financial markets that generates billions of pounds - and feeds on panic.When one day his system is threatened by a terrifying intruder who ... Read more

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'Harris is a master of pace and entertainment' Observer'Could scarcely be more of the moment' The TimesNothing spreads like fear . . .In the secretive inner circle of the ultra-rich, Alex Hoffmann is a legend.He has developed an algorithm for playing the financial markets that generates billions of pounds - and feeds on panic.When one day his system is threatened by a terrifying intruder who
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Pompeii

From the bestselling author of Conclave

by Robert Harris ...

Narrated by Steven Pacey ...

Unabridged

10 hours 19 min

Brought to you by Penguin.During a sweltering week in late August, as Rome's richest citizens relax in their villas around Pompeii and Herculaneum, there are ominous warnings that something is going wrong. Wells and springs are failing, a man has disappeared, and now the greatest aqueduct in the world - the mighty Aqua Augusta - has suddenly ceased to flow . . .Through the eyes of four characters ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.During a sweltering week in late August, as Rome's richest citizens relax in their villas around Pompeii and Herculaneum, there are ominous warnings that something is going wrong. Wells and springs are failing, a man has disappeared, and now the greatest aqueduct in the world - the mighty Aqua Augusta - has suddenly ceased to flow . . .Through the eyes of four characters
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An Officer and a Spy

From the bestselling author of Conclave

by Robert Harris ...

Narrated by David Rintoul ...

Unabridged

16 hours 4 min

**IN THE HUNT FOR A SPY, HE EXPOSED A CONSPIRACY'Seriously riveting . . . a testament to Robert Harris's storytelling power' The Times'Taut and exciting' Guardian**Paris, 1895: an army officer, Georges Picquart, watches a convicted spy, Alfred Dreyfus, being publicly humiliated in front of a baying crowd.Dreyfus is exiled for life to Devil's Island; Picquart is promoted to run the intelligence ... Read more

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**IN THE HUNT FOR A SPY, HE EXPOSED A CONSPIRACY'Seriously riveting . . . a testament to Robert Harris's storytelling power' The Times'Taut and exciting' Guardian**Paris, 1895: an army officer, Georges Picquart, watches a convicted spy, Alfred Dreyfus, being publicly humiliated in front of a baying crowd.Dreyfus is exiled for life to Devil's Island; Picquart is promoted to run the intelligence
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Lustrum

From the bestselling author of Conclave

by Robert Harris ...

Narrated by Bill Wallis ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Cicero Trilogy
Unabridged

15 hours 36 min

Rome, 63 BC. In a city on the brink of acquiring a vast empire, seven men are struggling for power. Cicero is consul, Caesar his ruthless young rival, Pompey the republic's greatest general, Crassus its richest man, Cato a political fanatic, Catilina a psychopath, Clodius an ambitious playboy.The stories of these real historical figures - their alliances and betrayals, their cruelties and ... Read more

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Rome, 63 BC. In a city on the brink of acquiring a vast empire, seven men are struggling for power. Cicero is consul, Caesar his ruthless young rival, Pompey the republic's greatest general, Crassus its richest man, Cato a political fanatic, Catilina a psychopath, Clodius an ambitious playboy.The stories of these real historical figures - their alliances and betrayals, their cruelties and
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Imperium

From the bestselling author of Conclave

by Robert Harris ...

Narrated by Bill Wallis ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Cicero Trilogy
Unabridged

13 hours 51 min

'Harris's novels about the Roman statesman Cicero, are perfect audiobook material.' 50 best audiobooks, Daily Mail'Masterful' Sunday Times'Gripping and accomplished' Guardian'Truly gifted, razor-sharp' Daily TelegraphAncient Rome teems with ambitious and ruthless men. None is more brilliant than Marcus Cicero. A rising young lawyer, backed by a shrewd wife, he decides to gamble everything on one ... Read more

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'Harris's novels about the Roman statesman Cicero, are perfect audiobook material.' 50 best audiobooks, Daily Mail'Masterful' Sunday Times'Gripping and accomplished' Guardian'Truly gifted, razor-sharp' Daily TelegraphAncient Rome teems with ambitious and ruthless men. None is more brilliant than Marcus Cicero. A rising young lawyer, backed by a shrewd wife, he decides to gamble everything on one
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Dictator

From the bestselling author of Conclave

by Robert Harris ...

Narrated by David Rintoul ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Cicero Trilogy
Unabridged

13 hours 47 min

'Confirms Harris's undisputed place as our leading master of both the historical and contemporary thriller' Daily MailLAWS ARE SILENT IN TIMES OF WAR.There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand.But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins.Cicero's comeback requires wit, skill and courage.And for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is ... Read more

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'Confirms Harris's undisputed place as our leading master of both the historical and contemporary thriller' Daily MailLAWS ARE SILENT IN TIMES OF WAR.There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand.But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins.Cicero's comeback requires wit, skill and courage.And for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is
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