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Ethnomusicology and its Intimacies situates intimacy, a concept that encompasses a wide range of often informal social practices and processes for building closeness and relationality, within the ethnomusicological study of music and sound.

Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches to connect the material aspects of musical instruments with their social functions, this volume brings together leading voices from new wave of research on musical instruments at the center of cultural interactions. An essential read for students, academics and general readers of music.

An ecumenical course for discussion groups in five sessions written by Bishop Stephen Cottrell - ideal for Lent, yet not Lent-specific

An ecumenical course for discussion groups in five sessions written by Bishop Stephen Cottrell - ideal for Lent, yet not Lent-specific

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The Archbishop of York's Lent book 2023

Christianity's most famous prayer as a manifesto for radical belonging

This A-Z of the Christian faith is written for beginners of all ages. You can read it if you're nine - or ninety!Introducing the key words and ideas of the Christian faith, it takes you on a journey: through the alphabet and through the Christian faith. It tells the story of how God's heart is open to everyone through the life, death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. Each one of us can be part of this story by journeying with Jesus ou...

The Archbishop of York's Lent book 2023

Messenger, sentinel, steward ... these three words have been used to describe the work of a priest in the Church of England since Cranmer wrote the original ordination rite in 1550. Two more, servant and shepherd, were added in 1980. Taken together, these five metaphors provide a rich and resonant set of ideas through which to explore the nature of Christian ministry. In this short, lyrical book, Bishop Stephen Cottrell explores each one, base...

When someone hits the ground running, there is all the superficial attraction of movement and progress. But there is no guarantee that they are going in the right direction.' In Hit The Ground Kneeling, Stephen Cottrell takes common statements about leadership - statements that we often take for granted - and challenges them in the light of the Christian faith and Christian perspectives on leadership. Wherever you exercise leadership (at w...

This volume celebrates the significant resurgence of interest in the anthropology of music and dance in recent decades. Traversing a range of fascinating topics, from the reassessment of historical figures such as Katherine Dunham and John Blacking, to the contemporary salience of sonic conflict between Islamic Uyghur and the Han Chinese, the essays within Music, Dance, Anthropology make a strong argument for the continued importance of the wo...

A letter to the country, from the Archbishop of York, on why the Christian narrative still makes sense.

It's the simplest thing in the world, yet it can seem so difficult. It's as natural as breathing, yet it's hard to find the right words. Just how do you learn to pray? This practical, illustrated guide considers ten basic questions about prayer and offers simple helps for making prayer a part of everyday life.

Come and See provides Bible reading, reflection and prayer for Lent. Twenty-eight readings offer short passages from the story of Peter, plus comment and questions for personal or group response.

A letter to the country, from the Archbishop of York, on why the Christian narrative still makes sense.

Christmas is one of the most joyful times of year, and it can also be one of the most stressful. It comes laden with expectations and, for many, overshadowed by difficult memories and emotions. If every other day of the year has us running in different directions, driven by the bleeping demands of our phones and devices, Christmas makes us run faster still.This understanding and uplifting book offers another way to approach Christmas and to di...

When did you last allow yourself to waste time, to enjoy the pleasure of having a lie-in, to daydream, lose yourself in your favourite music, or simply to be idle? Most of us live at break-neck speed, cramming work, family, friends and endless tasks into every relentless day. We barely give ourselves enough time to sleep, let alone to stop and take stock. In this generous, life-affirming book Stephen Cottrell shows what we are missing wh...