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	When the World Began - Stories Collected in Ethiopia Stories about animals and hunters, wise stories, funny stories, stories about cunning and trickery, love and goodness. Elizabeth Laird travelled around Ethiopia collecting stories from this incredibly diverse country. There are stories like those of Aesop, the Bible and Grimm. They are retold by a prize-winning children's author who loves the country. Elizabeth Laird has won the Reader's Choice award for the Smarties, the children's Book award and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie. Publisher: Oxford ISBN: 0192741896 Published: 2001 Paperback: 96 pages, 55 x 189 mm Price: £7.99


	Christianity - Eyewitness Guide Click picture to look inside Why do people decorate trees in their homes at Christmas? What is the significance of the Last Supper? Why do Christians give up something for Lent? All these questions, and more, are answered in the Christianity Eyewitness Guide. Discover the history of Christianity. What were the teachings of Jesus, as explained in the parables? This guide explores these ideas as well as many other subjects, such as the concept of the Holy Trinity and the lives of the Saints. It also covers the wealth of art, architecture, sculpture, music and writing that Christian belief has inspired through the ages. - See one of the Dead Sea scrolls - See buildings in Jerusalem that survive from the time of Christ - See gold, frankincense and myrrh - Learn what happened at the Sermon on the Mount - Learn about the medieval concepts of Heaven and Hell - Learn what the Reformation was - Orthodox monks who live high up on mountains in Greece Suitable for children: 8 years and over Publisher: Dorling Kindersley ISBN: 075136598X Published: 2003 Hardback: 64 pages Price: £9.99


	Islam - Eyewitness Guide Click picture to look inside Explore the communities and cultures that make up Islam in this unique guide to the faith, history and traditions of the Islamic world, both past and present. Beautiful manuscripts and contemporary photographs, together with a clear account of the spread of Islam across several continents, combine to present a dramatic 'eyewitness' view of this complex religion. Find out what the Qur'an means to Muslims around the world, and see what elements make up The Five Pillars of Islam. Examining everything from why Muslims look to Mecca, to the Holy Law of Islam, and the importance of Ramadan, you'll discover the many faces of Islam. Journey along the original trade routes with great travellers such as Ibn Battuta, and see how spices, books and fake antiques were exchanged. With sections on everything from classical Islamic art to festivals and family life, this rich and compelling book provides a unique view of Islam. Suitable for children 8 years and above Publisher: Dorling Kindersley ISBN: 0751347752 Published: 2002 Hardback: 64 pages, 216 x 280 mm Price: £9.99


	Judaism - Eyewitness Guide Click picture to look inside Discover the history, faith and culture that has shaped the modern Jewish world. Explore the history, faith and traditions of the Jewish people in this stunning guide to Judaism, past and present. Fascinating works of art, historical objects and contemporary photographs, together with a clear account of the history of the Jewish people, combine to present a dramatic 'eyewitness' view of this ancient religion. - See the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, a scribe writing text of the Torah on parchment paper, the mountain-top fortress of ancient Masada, a Bar-Mitzvah - Learn what life was like for immigrants arriving in New York at the beginning of the 20th century, why every home has a Mezuzah, how Jews were persecuted through the ages - Discover what the sacred books called the Tenakh, the Talmud and the Midrash say, how ordinary families live, what Kosher food is and which special food are eaten on holy days Suitable for children: 8 years and over Publisher: Dorling Kindersley ISBN: 0751367826 Published: 2003 Paperback: 64 pages Price: £9.99

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