Beatles

Alan Aldridge

Presents a collection of illustrated Beatle lyrics along with candid commentary on the songs and their origins

The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics

The Beatles: Illustrated Lyrics is the only major collection of illustrated The Beatles: Illustrated Lyrics is the only major collection of illustrated The Beatles lyrics available. Originally published in 1969, this book has become a symbol of an era, a must-have for Beatles fans and a brilliant tribute to the band that changed a generation. Quotes from John, Paul, George and Ringo provide candid, witty, insightful commentary on the songs and their origins. Clarification of controversial lyrics is offered by the only true authorities, The Beatles themselves. All the famous songs are included – from Can’t Buy Me Love and A Hard Day’s Night to Rocky Raccoon, Revolver and Yellow Submarine. Lavish full colour illustrations by internationally famous artists and specially commissioned photographs reflect the psychedelic world The Beatles lived in and the whole generation and pop culture they influenced.

Alan Aldridge reviews the contribution sociologists have made to our understanding of the role of religion in society.

A Sociological Introduction

Religion in the Contemporary World

Steve Boyett

Maxine Miller

The Gnole

Ever since Adam Smith suggested his concept of the 'invisible hand', advocates of the market have argued that social cohension, material prosperity and political vitality have been best served by a policy of non-intervention. This book guides the reader through the complex field of social theorizing based on the capital market.

The Market

Harry Willock

George E. Ryder

Sir Perceval Peacock plans a party for those of his friends who were excluded from the Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast.

A Sequel to The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast

The Peacock Party

In the new edition of this widely praised text, Alan Aldridge examines the complex realities of religious belief, practice and institutions. Religion is a powerful and controversial force in the contemporary world, even in supposedly secular societies. Almost all societies seek to cultivate religions and faith communities as sources of social stability and engines of social progress. They also try to combat real and imagined abuses and excess, regulating cults that brainwash vulnerable people, containing fundamentalism that threatens democracy and the progress of science, and identifying terrorists who threaten atrocities in the name of religion. The third edition has been carefully revised to make sure it is fully up to date with recent developments and debates. Major themes in the revised edition include the recently erupted ‘culture war’ between progressive secularists and conservative believers, the diverse manifestations of ‘fundamentalism’ and their impact on the wider society, new individual forms of religious expression in opposition to traditional structures of authority, and the backlash against ‘multiculturalism’ with its controversial implications for the social integration of ethnic and religious minority communities. Impressive in its scholarly analysis of a vibrant and challenging aspect of human societies, the third edition will appeal strongly to students taking courses in the sociology of religion and religious studies, as well as to everyone interested in the place of religion in the contemporary world.

A sampling of the English graphic artist's work is combined with the artist's description of his life and career.

The Art of Alan Aldridge

The Man with Kaleidoscope Eyes

Report on a University-wide survey of students' opinions of the service provided by the Accomodation office and their experience of finding off-campus accomodation

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