New, updated edition (2014.) This is a fundamental work in Orthodox Christian literature. Those who are familiar with the service of Matins, still served in all Eastern Orthodox churches and also in many Roman Catholic monasteries, will recognize the Canon as a central part of that service. This new English edition of St. Andrew's seventh century masterpiece, the Great Canon, may be read as part of a layman's personal Lenten prayers, or as a service book for Priest, Deacon and Reader. Every Christian will benefit from reading this book

1943: The world is at war. Europe suffers under the madman Hitler. Fear of Nazi attacks on Cape Ann, north of Boston turns to hatred of local citizens of German descent. A young man is left alone to care for his sick mother when his father, a former German naval officer suddenly disappears leaving the family in extreme poverty. The lad finds a new friends; an old man who is a guard at the local watch tower a reclusive middle-aged European woman whose friendship becomes key in his struggle to become a man. Local gossip brands her a Mater Hari who is leading the young man into sin. When Nazis...

From Percy Harris, and his failed attempts at escapology and hypnotism, to Jimmy Jumper's search for love, the Stubbleton and District Magic Circle boasts some of the least employable magicians you could ever hope to meet. Then, of course, there's Jeanie Potter, whose quest for the perfect card trick threatens to tear the club apart. Rodney Ramsgate is certifiably insane, while young Norman Stagg couldn't magic himself out of a paper bag. Settle down with a cup of tea and your favourite biscuit, and enjoy the trials and tribulations of the motley crew who make up the Stubbleton and District...