Philip Robinson

The interwoven story of two births - those of John the Baptist and of Jesus of Nazareth - is a story that appears in the first chapter of Luke's Gospel as (apparently) Mary's account in a single narrative, bound together by the visitation of the Angel Gabriel to two different homes, first in Judea, then six months later in Galilee. Of course the two lives interwoven were not of equal status. John the Baptist, born of an earthly father was to be the 'herald' of the Messianic King and to 'prepare the way' for him. But Jesus Christ, born of a Heavenly Father, was the child 'born to be King' in fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets. "Mary's Testament" is the nativity story of both births as told by Mary. In this book the author unravels the Biblical record in detail, exploring the prophetic connections between the two births and the two ministries with dramatic effect.

The Christmas Nativity 'event' - the first 'advent' of Jesus Christ - is really a merged story from the Bible of two separate accounts. Joseph and Mary were the two eye-witnesses, and each tell their half of the story separately: Mary in Luke's Gospel with the stable birth and the visit of the Shepherds; Joseph in Matthew's Gospel with the star in the East and the visit of the Wise Men. "Joseph's Testament" is the nativity story as told by Joseph. In this book the author unravels the Biblical record in detail, exploring the connections, prophesies, deeper meanings and the historical and Biblical contexts with dramatic effect.

The Claw, tough as old boots, was hanging on to its identity with stubborn pride. It had to do so, for of all of the inner-city districts in Bigganreek, it was the prime target for redevelopment. But this hard-nosed Ulster-Scots community had a soft centre.Jack M'Clean was not struggling to escape from the Claw. But he lost his first job, and then his first girlfriend, and still he tried to find real meaning to life among his "ain folk". If he was lucky, he might just find another steady love too.Eventually, he found both after an unsettling move to the Newbiggins housing estate, but in a very, very unexpected way.This partly surreal, partly satirical novel has been written by Philip Robinson as a companion to his Wake the Tribe o Dan. By way of contrast, this humorous fantasy portrays a different Ulster-Scots culture. It is aggressively urban, anti-authoritarian and male-centred. Jack M'Clean's personal story reflects the tragic demise of his own working-class community. And his hopes and dreams were simply those of the better life promised to thousands of others reared in The Back Streets o the Claw.

The Potter's House story is about a little piece of clay looking at all the pieces of china around him and seeing what he wants to become. The wise grandparents show patience and love by guiding him to see those choices beyond the exterior and flashiness. It also shows the Potter's role in helping him to become what is useful and good by molding him into a vessel fitting for His purpose.

In the time when the Earth was one land, but made up of five kingdoms, there were no borders, fences or separation by water. The Kingdom of Fragrant Flowers, Princess Nia's kingdom, was busy preparing for their biggest celebration--the Celebration of the Rainbow Roses. This time, the other four kingdoms are invited. It was perhaps the happiest time on Earth, until a season of darkness arrives, breaking the land and kingdoms apart. What was meant to be a glorious celebration becomes a dreadful nightmare. Will the other kingdoms make it? In this first book, in the Kingdoms of Celebration series, find out how Princess Nia and her friends, from the other kingdoms, respond in this story of bravery, beauty and celebration.

In the time when the Earth was one land, but made up of five kingdoms, there were no borders, fences or separation by water. The Kingdom of Fragrant Flowers, Princess Nia's kingdom, was busy preparing for their biggest celebration-the Celebration of the Rainbow Roses. This time, the other four kingdoms are invited. It was perhaps the happiest time on Earth, until a season of darkness arrives, breaking the land and kingdoms apart. What was meant to be a glorious celebration becomes a dreadful nightmare. Will the other kingdoms make it? In this first book, in the Kingdoms of Celebration series, find out how Princess Nia and her friends, from the other kingdoms, respond in this story of bravery, beauty and celebration.

In The Trenches The Voice of A Guidance Counselor is a journey of many students voices fictionalized about their experiences in schools from elementary to high school.

First published in 1981, this book provides a basic introduction to the sociology of education. It brings together many of the principal arguments in order to help the student reach an understanding of the multitude of conflicting opinions, theoretical positions and biases within the field. The work considers the structures within which the child, the family and the classroom are located, focusing on the theory and the ways in which they can be used to explain the workings of the educational system. It introduces not only the work of classical educational sociologists such as Durkheim, Weber and Marx, but also more recent scholars such as Halsey, Becker and Althusser. With a global coverage, the book emphasizes the implications of the developments of the sociology of education for educational policy.

This book describes the attempts that have been made to achieve an educational policy relevant to those most disadvantaged in our society; examines the different ways in which sociologists have conceptualized the related problems; and evaluates the success of the policy. He suggests that we are in need both of a more realistically defined view of what schools can do and a concerted official approach to compensatory policy.

Author Philip Robinson blends reality with a dose of the outlandish in this fast-paced thriller: Kraken Corporation is too big to fail…or control. Spreading its tentacles into every profit centre around the globe—oil, gold, diamonds—it takes what it wants and leaves behind a path of death and destruction. When Emma Baine, heir to Kraken, publicly announces her intention to end the corporation’s history of profiteering, murder, and monopoly, a bomb explodes on the rostrum, killing her instantly. To her brother Carson, it’s the perfect punch line to Emma’s childish statement. He took out his sister, and now he’s going to take over the firm. Using Kraken’s “private security force,” a mercenary army that rolls over every obstacle to profitability, and the USS Alcatraz, an old Russian nuclear sub retrofitted into a gargantuan underwater prison, Carson imprisons everyone he perceives as an enemy—while the highest figures in government turn a blind eye. But there’s one obstacle Carson can’t grind under his heel: an ex-Marine named Vaughan. As Emma’s former lover and bodyguard, Vaughn is tough, smart…and very angry.

This book describes the attempts that have been made to achieve an educational policy relevant to those most disadvantaged in our society; examines the different ways in which sociologists have conceptualized the related problems; and evaluates the success of the policy. He suggests that we are in need both of a more realistically defined view of what schools can do and a concerted official approach to compensatory policy.

Many people have great ideas, but finding the right information about taking the next steps and turning your ideas into reality isn't always easy. Written by a team of leading inventors and legal experts, this book guides you through every aspect of developing your inventive ideas.