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Forgive Our Foolish Ways

A. N. Wilson Hymns Ancient & Modern New Standard 'The chief appeal of hymns is to the heart. They do not have to be great poetry to have great effect. Sung to a good tune, and......

Pecksniffs

Gavin Stamp The Image of the Architect Andrew Saint (Yale £9.95) A chitects seldom lead very thrilling lives, so it is perhaps remarkable that members of the profession have......