John M. Carroll Ordre des livres

"Christ the Saviour is no more. Gone is the Redeemer, who, for two thousand years, forgave sin, made ordinary lives meaningful, and brought joy. In the modern West, the life of the most significant figure in the history of the culture has largely been forgotten. Jesus is assumed to be obsolete. Further, most find any mention of God, in prayer or creed, bafflingly antiquated. What remains? Do we now inhabit a metaphysical wasteland? Do we wander aimlessly along a vague dirt track signposted by the black stump of dead faith, winding through a desert strewn with the bones of lost beliefs? This book argues the contrary. The proposition is that human experience is, of its nature, saviour seeking—at least, it is in the Western tradition. What might be termed a saviour syndrome impels humans to find someone, or some equivalent, to show the way, and counter the quintessentially modern ordeal of unbelief."-- Provided by publisher

Illustrated with over 220 photographs, this book provides an up-to-date view of Jeeps within the military vehicle preservation scene.

Hong Kong's relationship with mainland China has deteriorated since July 1997. Yet, for more than 150 years, colonial Hong Kong and China not only coexisted with but benefited each other. This Element shows how the porous boundary between Hong Kong and China defies many assumptions about nationalism, colonialism, and decolonization.

Covering areas such as first aid, navigation, repairs, vehicle recovery and outdoor skills, this must have handbook for all four-wheel adventurers shows how to survive in many diverse terrains with your 4x4.

The book delves into the diverse perspectives of Britons living in late-imperial China, focusing on their frustrations with the Canton System's limitations. John M. Carroll vividly recounts a pivotal era in Anglo-Chinese relations, highlighting the significant roles of tea and opium through firsthand accounts from individuals who experienced this historical period firsthand.

In 1971, a British Army team undertook the challenge of driving the Pan-American Highway. This book looks at the region's history and previous expeditions as well as the epic 1971-72 journey. It contains reminiscences from eight members of the expedition as well as photos, decorative maps and commemorative postal covers.

Focusing on the British community in Canton and Macao from the mid-1700s to the end of the Opium War in 1842, this book challenges prevailing assumptions about British involvement in China. It provides a clear and engaging narrative that offers insights into the complexities of British imperial history and early modern Chinese interactions. This work is particularly appealing to readers interested in the nuanced dynamics of colonialism and cross-cultural exchanges during this pivotal period.

After ten years of production, the Solihull-manufactured Land Rover was established as a useful 4x4, popular with farmers, armies, and those whose employment took them far from the beaten track. Following a redesign, the Series II Land Rover was launched in April 1958. It was available in two wheelbases, with a choice of diesel or petrol engines and a variety of body styles including pick-ups and soft-tops and, aimed more at travel and people-carrying rather than agricultural work, short and long wheelbase Station Wagons. The main difference that identified the new Land Rovers at a glance was the radius pressed into the aluminum bodywork below the galvanized waist rail. This changed the Land Rover's appearance considerably and was a shape that endured until 2016 in the Land Rover Defender. The Series IIA was introduced in 1961 and through a production run that last until 1971, a succession of upgrades, mainly detail and cosmetic changes, followed.The distinctive Station Wagon models – unofficially referred to as 'Safari' models – became popular with overland travelers and were often seen on location in TV nature programs, in National Geographic magazine and in the hands of aid agencies all of which promoted the Land Rover, which had most of the market to itself, especially in export markets such as Australasia and Africa.

The Land Rover was a post-war marvel, a vehicle that helped change the face of motoring on and off-road around the world. Owners and drivers soon included royalty, farmers, explorers and soldiers, and the Land Rover became a ubiquitous part of the British landscape. This book offers a portrait of these cherished vehicles and the events they attend.

A collection of texts that you can repurpose for your own poems. Make your own ingenious remix of words by Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, and Victor Hugo. Find hidden gems in vintage etiquette manuals, slang dictionaries, newspapers, and more