Pride And Perjury

Author : Jonathan Aitken
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1441131019
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pride and Perjury written by Jonathan Aitken and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2003-02-10 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jonathan Aitken stepped from Number 10 Downing Street on July 20th 1994, he was soon tipped as next Leader of the Conservative Party. John Major had just appointed him First Secretary to the Treasury and his future could not have been brighter. What went wrong? Within a year headlines appeared such as 'Aitken tried to arrange girls for Saudi friends' and 'New Light on who paid what at The Ritz in Paris.' Accused of pimping, arms dealing and corruption, both his career and reputation hung in the balance as he came out fighting with his now famous Sword of Truth speech.In 'Pride and Perjury' Aitken tells for the first time how he became the most vilified politician in Britain since John Profumo. He reveals his dealings with cabinet colleagues, his relationship with the Saudi Royal Family, and a full account of his stay at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. He also describes the intense and dramatic events behind his failed libel action and his subsequent trial for perjury and attempting to pervert the course of justice.Aitken's fall from grace was the greatest personal catastrophe for a public figure since the trials of Oscar Wilde - a living hell including bankruptcy, divorce and a prison sentence. With insight and with elegance Pride and Perjury is a moving and compelling account of a fallen politician's penitence and delves into the darker side of human nature. It is also an inspiring message of hope and redemption.

Author : Jonathan Aitken
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1441136614
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Porridge and Passion written by Jonathan Aitken and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-03 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sequel to his first volume of autobiography Pride and Perjury, Aitken starts his story as he is taken down from the courtroom and incarcerated at Her Majesty's Pleasure. How this Old Etonian former Cabinet Minister on Mrs Thatcher's inner circle managed to establish new relationships and lasting friendships with fellow prisoners is fascinating - so too is this account of how religious belief transformed his life. Aitken has lost none of his charm, fluency and determination - and he has found an authentic new life which readers of this entertaining new book will be able to judge for themselves. 'A rich collection of humorous tales of prison life... Aitken seems to have found a new vocation of both a funny writer and a serious prison reformer.' Tablet

Author : Andrew Atherstone
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN 13 : 139980152X
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Repackaging Christianity written by Andrew Atherstone and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Alpha is of major significance for understanding the place of religious faith in the modern world, but that story has never been told - until now. Since its launch in 1993, the Alpha movement has evolved from 'supper party evangelism' in the Kensington suburbs into a global brand of Christian outreach. Today, over a million people attend Alpha every year, but the history of its rise to popularity has never been documented. What caused such spiritual renewal in an age of scepticism? And what propelled Alpha into a phenomenon that is recognised across the globe? Alpha is far more than an introductory course to Christianity. At the core of its brand identity is a 'repackaging' of the Christian message for contemporary audiences. Innovation and cultural adaptability are built into Alpha's DNA, one of the chief reasons for its longevity and influence. Nimbly utilising the multimedia and digital revolutions, it has contextualised into cultures and languages across the planet. And led by charismatic, savvy individuals, it has attracted people from across the social spectrum, making waves in national media. Andrew Atherstone leaves no stone unturned as he presents this fascinating history. With exclusive access to original archives, Atherstone recounts the miraculous stories of HTB's early years, the first full account of Nicky Gumbel's conversion, and the strategic decisions that launched Alpha onto the global stage of Christian influence. With sharp historical analysis, Andrew Atherstone uncovers the story of Christian resurgence in our contemporary age.

Author : Alice McVeigh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781738546114
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pride and Perjury written by Alice McVeigh and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve delicious short stories, the fourth volume in what Publishers Weekly described, last June, as "McVeigh's celebrated Austenesque series". Nine are Pride and Prejudice-inspired. If you've ever wondered what really happened when Wickham eloped with Lydia - or considered what the Longbourn servants truly thought about the Bennet girls - or felt curious about how Mr Elton wooed Miss Augusta Hawkins in Bath... look no further. It's all here!, Lady Catherine's diary is open to you - and Miss Caroline Bingley's - along with Mr Knightley's heart. The fourth in McVeigh's standalone series, Pride and Perjury fills in the gaps, in what Kirkus calls, "McVeigh's brilliant command of Austen's diction and tone." Buy your copy today, and fall in love with your favourite Austen characters, all over again! (Previous titles in this series have been shortlisted for the UK Selfies Book Awards at the London Book Fair, been joint runner-up for Foreword Indies' "Book of the Year" and been quarterfinalists for the BookLife Prize.)

Author : Gordon Bridger
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1514006529
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Message of Obadiah, Nahum & Zephaniah written by Gordon Bridger and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the books of the Bible, Obadiah, Nahum, and Zephaniah are rarely read or preached. Gordon Bridger moves against this trend, encouraging the study and application of these Old Testament prophets. Important biblical themes are found at the heart of these books: God's personal, sovereign, righteous, and loving character; facing up to sin and judgment; responding in repentance and faith; and hoping for future salvation and restoration. And in touch with the social and political issues of their day, the prophets speak to the real world: immoral political and religious leaders, personal and national pride, and the exile of God’s people from their home. Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition features lightly updated language, current NIV Scripture quotations, and a new interior design.

Author : Anna Elliott
Publisher : Wilton Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Georgiana Darcy's Diary written by Anna Elliott and published by Wilton Press. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Darcy's younger sister searches for her own happily-ever-after... The year is 1814, and it is springtime at Pemberley. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have married. But now a new romance is in the air, along with high fashion, elegant manners, scandal, deception, and the wonderful hope of a true and lasting love. Shy Georgiana Darcy has been content to remain unmarried, living with her brother and his new bride. But Elizabeth and Darcy's fairy-tale love reminds Georgiana daily that she has found no true love of her own. And perhaps never will, for she is convinced the one man she secretly cares for will never love her in return. Georgiana's domineering aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, has determined that Georgiana shall marry, and has a list of eligible bachelors in mind. But which of the suitors are sincere, and which are merely interested in Georgiana's fortune? Georgiana must learn to trust her heart--and rely on her courage--for she also faces the return of the man who could ruin her reputation and spoil a happy ending, just when it finally lies within her grasp. Georgiana Darcy's Diary is Book 1 of the Pride and Prejudice Chronicles and is appropriate for all ages. The Pride and Prejudice Chronicles: Georgiana Darcy's Diary Pemberley to Waterloo Kitty Bennet's Diary keywords: free, freebie, clean historical romance, clean Regency romance, England, Jane Austen sequel, Pride and Prejudice sequel, Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Lizzie Bennet, Pemberley, British, cozy

Author : John Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Barddas, Or, A Collection of Original Documents Illustrative of the Theology, Wisdom and Usages of the Bardo-Druidic System of the Isle of Britain written by John Williams and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Williams ab Jthel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Barddas ; Or, a Collection of Original Documents, Illustrative of the Theology, Wisdom, and Usages of the Bardo-druidic System of the Isle of Britain written by John Williams ab Jthel and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Livingston Lowes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chaucer and the Seven Deadly Sins written by John Livingston Lowes and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Modern Language Association of America
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1054 pages
Book Rating : 4.C1/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Publications of the Modern Language Association of America written by Modern Language Association of America and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 1054 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1921-1969 include annual bibliography, called 1921-1955, American bibliography; 1956-1963, Annual bibliography; 1964-1968, MLA international bibliography.