Karen King
1) The retreat
Author
Language
English
Description
Relaxation. Recovery. Revenge…
The sunlight sparkles on the bright turquoise of the pool, next to the freshly painted house with its trailing pink flowers and terracotta roof. I feel a jolt of pride. My partner José and I have dreamed of this moment, opening our perfect home nestled in the mountains of southern Spain to its first guests for a few days of total relaxation.
We've worked so hard for this, pouring all our energy and our...
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The unveiling of the long-lost Gospel of Judas has stirred controversy not just among biblical scholars but also among all those brought up on the story of Judas as the ultimate betrayer. Now two leading experts on the Gnostic gospels tackle the important questions this exciting discovery poses: How could any Christian imagine Judas to be Jesus's favorite, as this gospel proposes? Why is the author of this gospel filled with rage at the other disciples?...
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Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Q: What did one maggot say to the other maggot?
A: What's a nice girl like you doing in a joint like this?
From farmyard animals to creepy crawlies, all your favourite creatures are included in this side-splitting joke book. Featuring over 120 stinky, slimy and silly jokes, as well as hilarious full-colour illustrations, this book is perfect for kids aged 7+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Really Horrible Jokes taps into kids' fascination with all things yucky!...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Anyone can tell a joke, but not everyone knows enough about history to be able to poke fun at the Romans, British royalty, and Greek mythology. These kid-friendly gross-out jokes will make readers laugh while teaching them fascinating historical tidbits.
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Q: What do you do if your nose goes on strike?
A: Picket!
This warts-and-all collection of human body jokes is full of horrible howlers and gruesome giggles. Get ready to gross out your friends with jokes about bad breath and pongy feet. But be careful... they may just laugh their heads off!
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Q: What is a sick joke?
A: Something that comes up in conversation!
From barmy biology to evil experiments, this collection contains the over 120 yucky science jokes. Young readers will delight in their silliness, complete with hilarious full-color illustrations. Perfect for kids aged 7+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Really Horrible Jokes taps into kids' fascination with all things yucky! Humorous cartoon illustrations accompany the gross jokes, giving the...
Series
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The first person to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection has been the victim of misrepresentation. Mary Magdalene was not a prostitute. Rather, she, was a woman of wealth whose financial support was crucial to the early survival of Christianity. The special relationship she had with Christ led to resentment among the other disciples, and her reputation was tarnished as a result. Drawing on ancient texts, rare art and research, this far-reaching...