Charles Simpson Boeken

Exploring the parallels between ancient and contemporary religious practices, this book identifies the barriers that modern Churches of Christ create, similar to the Pharisees of Jesus' time. It delves into how these obstacles impede individuals seeking salvation and acceptance of Christ, encouraging readers to reflect on the implications for faith and community.

Indoor rowing machines (or ergometers) were once used only by outdoor rowers during their winter training. Over the last twenty years however the benefits of indoor rowing have attracted more and more users, and now every gym comes with one as standard. It's also a sport in its own right, with competitions ranging from school leagues to the European and World Championships. The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing is the first comprehensive book to focus on this unique form of strength-endurance training. Clearly illustrated in full colour and packed with information, training plans, tips and techniques, it is suitable for serious athletes, outdoor rowers and regular gym users alike, and is a must for health professionals and coaches. Whether you are attracted by the weight-loss benefits of the rowing machine or using it to coach cross-training athletes, this book will help you get the best from each session while, crucially, remaining injury-free.

The story follows a tenacious reporter who uncovers a sinister scheme by a powerful corporation aiming to dominate global food production through genetic manipulation, threatening ecosystems in the process. His quest for the truth propels him into a dangerous journey around the world, highlighting themes of corporate greed and environmental preservation.

Exploring themes of faith, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships, the narrative delves into the struggles of its characters as they grapple with their beliefs and desires. Set against a backdrop of moral dilemmas, the story examines how personal and divine jealousy intertwine, leading to profound consequences. The characters' journeys reveal the tension between devotion and the darker sides of love, ultimately questioning the nature of a jealous God and the impact of such emotions on their lives.

The book emphasizes the importance of purity in faith, suggesting that true belief cannot thrive in impure vessels. It advocates for the necessity of embodying godliness alongside daring faith, encouraging readers to seek out and follow examples of virtuous living. This exploration of faith calls for a holistic approach, blending inner purity with courageous actions to foster a deeper spiritual journey.

Jim Simpson of Big Bear Records has been involved in the music business for nearly 60 years, as musician, bandleader, promoter, record producer, festival director, manager, journalist and photographer. In his candid, constantly surprising, frequently amusing and occasionally shocking account you will encounter the joys and difficulties of managing Black Sabbath or of running a jazz festival in sun-kissed, crime-ridden Marbella. At home in Birmingham meet some of the characters who have enlivened 35 years of the Jazz Festival and read Jim's take on the scandals that closed the city's premier jazz club. Revisit the exciting Brum Beat scene, take to the road with some 40 of the best (in some cases, most eccentric) American bluesmen of the 1970s, encounter the Blues Brothers Band in surprising places and enjoy Jim's tributes to some of the great names in British jazz, such as Humphrey Lyttelton and Kenny Baker, with whom he worked closely.