{"title":"Books by David Ford","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780199679973","title":"Theology","description":"This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts, the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship, and the issue of sin and evil. He also probes the nature of experience, knowledge, and wisdom in theology, and discusses what is involved in interpreting theological texts.In this new edition, Ford considers the contemporary relevance of theology, including the effect of globalization and digitized communication, examines the theological responses to change and development in science, considers the impact of increased engagement between Islam and the West, and looks at the development and importance of theology between the different faiths.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56227594404213,"sku":"9780199679973","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780199679973_dd0ab624-440d-4a48-8f19-5b9646e41468.jpg?v=1786012692"},{"product_id":"9781835740828","title":"Touchpaper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn a secluded fisherman’s cabin perched on the cliffs, a terrible incident occurred. Is history now about to repeat itself?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a small seaside town on the Norfolk coast, Becky Sullivan seduces a young teacher from her sixth form college. Together with her friends, they entice him to the deserted cabin with the intention of blackmailing him. But tragedy strikes when he suffers a heart attack and they flee, leaving him alone to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive years later, Becky returns to the town hoping to make amends with his widow. However, the town and her old friends cannot escape the dark secrets that still haunt them, and Becky’s return opens up old wounds and rivalries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the past threatens to unravel, will the truth finally come out, and who will be destroyed if it does?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312991908213,"sku":"9781835740828","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781835740828_ccd698b3-2100-4ab9-b5bb-d732d5ddd8a7.jpg?v=1786027862"},{"product_id":"managing-business-relationships-3e","title":"Managing Business Relationships, 3e","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo company is an island in the world of business. Each company is locked into a complex network of relationships with its customers, suppliers and other counterparts. What happens in these relationships is critical to the success of any business. Managing a company's relationships and its position in the network is a central, but often misunderstood aspect of business.       This new edition of Managing Business Relationships aims to help managers and students understand the reality of business networks and how to manage in them. It has been entirely rewritten to include the latest thinking and research from the IMP (Industrial Marketing and Purchasing) Group and includes new chapters on Intermediation in Business Networks, the Economics of Business Relationships and the Practice of Business Networking.    Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvides a structured way to understand business networks and their meaning for the practicing manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffers a complete analysis of management in different relationships including those with customers, suppliers, distributors and development counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresents a practical analysis of the problems and choices that managers face in developing and changing their relationships and a guide to the critical skills of business networking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57573179195765,"sku":"9780470721094","price":43.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780470721094.jpg?v=1789395740"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-david-ford.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}