Best Selling Books by James Stevens

A celebration of architectural design in the reigns of the first four Georges (1714-1830), examining the remarkable stylistic diversity of Palladianism, the revivals of Greek, Roman and Egyptian styles, the taste for the exotic and orientalism, and the developments leading to the Gothic revival.

London was once blessed with spas set in gardens, where beneficial waters could be consumed and enjoyed in agreeable surroundings, sometimes with music, food and alcohol. They were, in effect, the pleasure resorts of the 18th century. With the aid of many images the author - one of England''s most distinguished architectural historians - provides a racy, informative, humorous and well-researched social history of these fascinating, if ephemeral, little-known features of London life, some of which survived until early Victorian times.

In this study, the author traces the historical events leading to the involvement of the City of London in Ireland over nearly four centuries, and describes the problems of the native Irish and the colonists with insight and sensitivity.

What if there existed a secret so powerful it could alter human understanding? What if somebody stumbled upon that secret? And what if a shadow-cloaked sect had vowed to protect it at all costs? When an archaeological excavation in the ancient city of Acre uncovers a sealed amphora, the contents are found to include a map linking the legendary Knights Templar to a priceless hoard of treasure that includes something enigmatically described as ''beyond material wealth''. Some 48 hours after the discovery, a series of brutal ritualistic killings rocks the heart of London. In order to solve the baffling deaths, DCI Lucas Jericho and his elite Raptor unit are drawn into the equation. Realising that he is out of his depth, Lucas is forced to enlist the aid of Caleb Salvatore, the world''s foremost authority on the Knights Templar. In the face-to-face meeting, the professor informs him that in order to solve the mystery, they must decipher a series of clues hidden in a collection of esoteric documents and arcane symbols known only to a select few. As the investigations continue, it becomes apparent that others are after the treasure and, worryingly, they will stop at nothing to get their hands on it. As a result, the wheels of an epic adventure are set in motion, one that leads the intrepid explorers from the streets of London to a tomb buried deep in the heart of Africa. What they discover forces them to a shocking conclusion - there are some things even more precious than life and death! Editor''s Comment: If you like Indiana Jones and Wilbur Smith, you''ll love this. Almost impossible to put down, James Stevens is a master storyteller at the height of his powers.

Victorian churches were often of high quality, reflecting in physical terms the intense theological debates of the time. This highly-illustrated book by a leading authority describes many of the finest examples

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King David, an accomplished poet, gifted musician and respected leader, Israel''s warrior king left an indelible imprint on the life of his people. In spite of his consistent inconsistency, David was known as a man after God''s own heart. Though his human passions sometimes caused him to stumble and fall, the biblical texts which describe his rise and reign are never an attempt to photoshop his human failings. Though he struggled with things like lust, anger and pride of accomplishment, his passion for God was legendary. Because he is so easy to identify with, David''s story is practical and spiritually enriching for anyone willing to take the time to mine its riches.

Additional Contributors Include Gordon K. Zern, Isabelle Stevenson, Frederick Drimmer And Others.

Author James Stevens offers this inspirational, thought-provoking book to every Christian (and non-Christian) who has ever longed to know God intimately and sense His presence in their lives. You will discover The Seven Dwelling Places of God in the Bible and come to understand that today and everyday God extends an invitation to make His home in your heart. This unique book proclaims, in a refreshing, new way, the central theme of the Bible and all of Christendom: ?Immanuel! God with us, with us?never have such beautiful words been expressed. More than a Bible Study, The Seven Dwelling Places of God in the Bible will touch your spirit as you learn how fellowship with His own invigorates the great heart of God. Glimpse the joy, share it with those who don''t know, speak it in the streets and shout it from the mountaintops: The Lord lives to dwell in us and with us throughout eternity!

2084: In the aftermath of a set of horrific events leading to his childhood friend''s death, Brigadier Stroud, a former Black Ops commando from the elite Epsilon Warriors squadron, stumbles upon a secret the world was never supposed to know - a portal hidden in a remote area of the New Mexico desert. With the rest of the world shrouded in the darkness caused by the Event of 2077, Brig finds himself thrust into the middle of multiple converging conflicts that threaten to shift the balance of power in a world without power. Can he and his comrades keep their strained relationships bound long enough to overcome disaster and save the day, or will ghosts of the past halt them in their tracks?

Being a manager can be a challenge, especially if you do not have the right experience to determine whether you are doing the right thing or now. That is why you need to have strategies from management experts at your fingertips, so that you can reflect on some sound advice that will help you to further your ability to manage people and your workplace. This book contains strategies that have been derived from management models. As first time managers will face an array of difficult situations, the models are all different and designed to help you through every situation. For ease of understanding, they have been explained in groups, based on their relevance to the process of improving management and leaderships skills. This book is meant to be a tool that will guide you through the entire process of being a first time manager. Through it, you will learn what you need to do to cope when things become challenging, and how you can elevate your workplace with your efforts. Read through each strategy and you will find ways that you can apply them for success. Use this book to become the best manager that you can be, so that you can continue to risk up the ranks of your organizations.

Discovery, Salvation, Redemption. Seven years past the catastrophic death of a technological society, three individuals find their paths irreversibly entwined, as they struggle to reassemble the pieces and find the elusive answers to their broken lives. Who will reach the summit first, and when they do, can anyone be spared the devastating truth that lies just beyond their reach?

Ammon''s job was simple, to care for the dragon eggs in the Nest. It should have been easy, but it wasn''t. When the sun rose after the hatch, he had made an enemy of the most powerful man in the kingdom, and he would soon learn that was the least of his problems!

BOOK THEME: A two-part (rational & mystical) life guide.Celestial Fire ~ A Naval Aviator''s Spiritual Odyssey is the true story of a Vietnam Navy pilot and his Samadhi heart-connection achieved after a thirty-year quest to uncover the mysteries (greater meaning) behind paranormal phenomena, and the truth of Divine Intervention. It''s a love story of the highest order, as our lonely, emotionally-dysfunctional warriorsurviving one extraordinary life-extending event after anotherfinally learns to let golet LOVEand thereby exchange his bear gun for a bear hug.Larrys narration of his relentless pursuit of worthiness and cosmic communion, which culminated in a mountaintop Kundalini in 1996, is not only about the eclectic transformation of ONE individual. Celestial Fire is a powerful guide to actualizing unlimited, preexisting wholeness and potential located within EVERY Human Being. Drawing from the latest in psychological (head) and mystical (heart) schools, his book presents a thorough, multi-level, NEW THOUGHT examination of how we function (Holographic Psychology), along with a practical, testable, mystical practice helpful in stimulating Spiritual DNA: an individuals unique life blueprint. Larry''s dual-hemisphere blending of Science and Spirit provides a clear and concise roadmap to gloriously expanded awareness, deeply penetrating (fearless) relationships, and an unprecedented Earth wake-up mastery thats user-friendly for both believer and skeptic alike.