New Releases by Phil Mason

This is a memoir of running rock n roll tours all over the world, with major artists and bands and all of the craziness that goes with it. A real warts and all story of the behind the scenes goings on in the weird world of rock n roll. Phil Mason was a manager and organizer of tours and worked with the likes of Run-D.M.C., Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, The Police, Public Enemy, The Beat, General Public, The Pretenders, Commodores, Kool & The Gang, Slayer, Toto, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Talking Heads, Womack & Womack, Robert Palmer, David Bowie, Queen and more -- and he has wonderful stories to tell about it all. It is also the memoir of a kid from the backstreets of Birmingham who rose from working at the Bourneville Cadbury''s factory to running major international tours. It is a cultural history of the times and a great read about the way the world works, from meeting Howards Marks, bumping into ''The Serpent'' in jail in India and mixing wit the high and mighty.

In A Voice from on High: The Prophetic Oracles of Bob Dylan, author, Phil Mason takes his readers on a fascinating theological journey into the thought world of one of the most significant songwriters of our time. Moving beyond the old debate of whether or not Dylan is still a believer, Phil Mason presents the case that after Dylan stepped back from his intensely evangelistic period [1979-1981], he was fuelled by the prophetic imagination to begin exploring a new dimension of his spirituality; that of hearing and articulating the ''Voice from on High'' in a number of his songs. Phil identifies 32 songs penned by Dylan between 1981 and 2012 where he speaks the word of God in the first person but couches it in everyday language so that it could easily be missed except by those who, in Jesus'' words, have "ears to hear." (Matthew 13:9) Phil Mason builds a compelling case by contextualizing Dylan''s songs against the backdrop of both Old and New Testament theology, in particular the genre of the prophetic oracle. His conclusion is that Dylan is a deep theological thinker with a passion for the mystical dimension of hearing the living voice of God and re-telling the ancient gospel story in language that will speak to the hearts of those who are seekers of the truth. Dylan''s personal passion for truth shines through each of the songs explored in this ground-breaking book. This is compelling reading for all who value Dylan''s art and who seek a deeper understanding of his poetry and his theological worldview. One thing is for sure, after reading Dylan through the lens of such rich biblical theology; you will never listen to Dylan the same way again!The prophetic tradition of ancient Israel refuses to be silenced or consigned to the past. It is always surging to contemporaneity, seeking out and evoking new mouths and new witnesses. Phil Mason has helped us greatly to see such contemporaneity by his close attention to Bob Dylan and his work. Mason makes clear that Dylan not only lives a fiercely contemporary life but lives much of it via engagement with these ancient poets. This is a suggestive read that invites us to more courageous contemporaneity. Professor Walter BrueggemannColumbia Theological Seminary The poetic and the prophetic are closely related. The man who Johnny Cash called, "a hell of a poet," is the man Phil Mason correctly recognizes as possessing a distinct prophetic gift. Of course, Bob Dylan has always resisted being called a prophet, but Dylan can''t help himself--like Jeremiah the Word is shut up in his bones like fire, and it''s going to come out one way or another. In A Voice from on High, Phil Mason explores in depth the vast landscape of Dylan''s work, alerting us to the prophetic insight tucked into the poetic language. I am so glad this book has been written!Brian ZahndPastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, MissouriAuthor of Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God An enormous effort by Phil Mason; a dive into the theological deep end, clearly a labor of love, and a tome that''s destined to add significant weight to the Dylan bookshelves. The heart and soul of these pages reflect a steadfast conviction that the Word of God through the Jewish prophets--including Jesus--has left its distinct imprint on Bob Dylan, ultimately leaving behind a huge gift of timeless songs to a tired and torn world. Scott M. Marshall, author of Bob Dylan: A Spiritual Lifehttp://www.scottmmarshall.netPhil Mason is a pastor, theologian and teacher. Based in Byron Bay, Australia, he travels widely as a popular speaker. He is the author of Quantum Glory, a fascinating exploration of the intersection between science and spirituality. He has also authored a four-volume series on Supernatural Transformation. Phil has enjoyed Dylan''s music and poetry since the mid 1970''s.

Arheološka dediščina je že po svoji definiciji fragmentirana, zakrita in slabo prepoznavna. Za razliko od drugih vrst dediščine, prepoznavanje, dokumentiranje in varovanje arheološke dediščine zahteva vrsto zahtevnih tehničnih postopkov, ki dediščino prepoznajo, dokumentirajo, overdnotijo in varujejo. Prav zato je razvoj metodologij in postopkov arheološkega dela ključen za uspešno varovanje arheološke dediščine. V novem zvezku Monografij Centra za preventivno arheologijo predstavljamo minimalne standarde izvedbe raziskovalnih metod, ki so pri nas vključene v vskodnevni procesa dela na prodročju preventivne arheologije.

Roy Harmon, un giovane scrittore in procinto di pubblicare il suo secondo romanzo, decide di isolarsi in un vecchio rifugio di montagna per poter scrivere in assoluta tranquillità. Una sera, quando la neve inizia a cadere, sente bussare alla porta: sarà l''inizio di un incubo.

Joli, joli, arranger l’Histoire? Bien sûr que non! Pourtant, une profusion d’auteurs de manuels gomment des détails gênants et passent sous silence des faits embarrassants mais ô combien croustillants: - Gandhi «autorisait» ses jeunes disciples à dormir nues avec lui pour tester son vœu de chasteté. - Henry Ford était un antisémite notoire. - Thomas Jefferson, grand partisan de l’égalité entre les hommes, «possédait» 83 esclaves. - La « Dame de fer » perdait le contrôle devant une bouteille de whisky. - Christophe Colomb, fils d’un tisserand génois? Non! Plutôt celui d’un prince portugais! - Kennedy a été accro à la drogue tout au long de sa présidence. - Quant à Jeanne d’Arc... Ouh la laaaa! Les couilles de Jeanne d’Arc s’amuse avec sérieux à sortir les squelettes du placard, à lever le voile sur les petites ignominies des grandes figures historiques et à froisser quelques images trop lisses. Grâce à ce livre, les chats sortent du sac!

Phil Mason est un journaliste anglais passionné d''histoire. En 2012, il publie Les Testicules de Jeanne d''Arc et autres surprises de l''Histoire et, en 2013, Les Hémorroïdes de Napoléon et toutes ces petites histoires qui ont fait la grande aux Editions de l''Opportun.

A treasure trove filled with fascinating anecdotes about the tiny ripples that have caused big waves in history, Hitler’s Secret Jewish Psychic will cure you of two misconceptions: the first being that history is relentlessly boring and the second that significant historical events are caused by significant and great causes. Here you’ll unearth a multitude of facts you never knew were true. You’ll learn some unbelievable things about some of the most prominent figures in history (Picasso was stillborn until his uncle revived him by blowing cigar smoke in his face!). You’ll discover facts about some of the most famous wars in history (Japan actually manufactured balloons carrying deadly diseases, which they attempted to send over the Pacific Ocean to the United States). Other strange facts include: The career Fidel Castro almost chose over his leadership of Cuba Where Eli Whitney got the idea for his invention of the cotton gin What almost happened during the Wrights brothers’ first successful flight Why certain literary works almost never saw the light of publication What day should have really been designated Independence Day The truth behind Winston Churchill’s daring escape from a Boer War prisoner-of-war camp Franklin Roosevelt’s campaign cover-up The behind-the-scene beliefs of Isaac Newton And many more! It is true that many things you hear should be taken with a pinch of salt; nothing proves this so much as Hitler’s Secret Jewish Psychic, where you will discover the outrageous secrets history has tried (and failed) to keep. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

L''Histoire enfin démystifiée ! Les grands noms de nos livres d''histoire ne sont pas des superhéros mais de simples mortels... Avec leurs défauts, leurs failles, leurs petites manies, que la chronique officielle a bien pris soin de nous dissimuler. Secrets, mensonges et manigances nous sont ici révélées par Phil Mason. Nul doute que la lecture de ces chroniques changera à tout jamais votre perception de l''Histoire et de ses grands hommes. George Washington, le « père de la nation » américaine, était loin d''être le grand altruiste que l''on nous dépeint aujourd''hui ; Jules César n''a peut-être pas été assassiné ; et Jeanne d''Arc... était sûrement un homme ! Écorchant avec esprit et dérision les images d''Épinal de nos manuels scolaires, ce livre raconte la face cachée de ces « illustres » personnages et nous offre bon nombre de surprises croustillantes !

The Supernatural Transformation Series charts a bold course for the contemporary church. Over four dynamic volumes, author Phil Mason calls for nothing short of a prophetic revolution by calling the people of God back to the heart. The Heart Revolution is not for the faint-hearted! It is for those who are ready to discover what it really means to go beyond a cold religious expression of Christianity and to return all the way to a true, intimate heart journey with the King of Glory. In this second volume, Phil unpacks the biblical revelation of the new creation miracle through the lens of the gift of a brand new spirit and a brand new heart. This miracle represents the focal point of "Heaven invading Earth," and it becomes the foundation of our heart journey into authentic supernatural transformation as we literally become partakers of the divine nature of Christ. This book is an invitation into a journey of discovery that is designed to activate our new core identity of sonship in order to liberate us from our old orphan heart. The Father is bringing many sons and daughters to glory!

If you want to hear something stupid, just listen to the nearest politician. From the authors of Read My Lips and Mission Accomplished!, this completely new collection of politicians'' gaffes, slips and brain freezes brings the verbal misstep into the present era of coalition government in Britain, the 2012 presidential election campaign in America and the global phenomenon of Wikileaks. Here is a treasure trove of the finest worst utterings from the men and women whose main skill is meant to be their power of communication. From Bush, Obama and Palin to Brown, Cameron, Clegg and co., the mad, the bad, the stupid and the shameless are all in attendance -watch them shoot from the lip and hit themselves in the foot. If, as they always say, politicians want to be judged by their words, let them be these.

Les hémorroïdes de Napoléon : Ce livre raconte des événements minuscules qui ont eu des conséquences énormes. Certains ont changé le monde, d''autres ont changé des vies... D''autres auraient pu le faire si les choses avaient tourné juste un peu différemment. La crise d''hémorroïdes dont souffrait Napoléon au matin de la bataille de Waterloo l''empêcha, dit-on, de surveiller attentivement le champ de bataille sur son cheval. Il n''était que l''ombre de lui-même. Vous allez découvrir comment de petits jeux du hasard, du destin ou du sort ont influencé, plus largement que ce que l''on croit, le cours de l''Histoire... Les testicules de Jeanne d''Arc : L''Histoire enfin démystifiée ! Les grands noms de nos livres d''histoire ne sont pas des superhéros mais de simples mortels... Avec leurs défauts, leurs failles, leurs petites manies, que la chronique officielle a bien pris soin de nous dissimuler. Secrets, mensonges et manigances nous sont ici révélés par Phil Mason. Nul doute que la lecture de ces chroniques changera à tout jamais votre perception de l''Histoire et de ses grands hommes. George Washington, le "père de la nation" américaine, était loin d''être le grand altruiste que l''on nous dépeint aujourd''hui ; Jules César n''a peut-être pas été assassiné ; et Jeanne d''Arc... était sûrement un homme ! Ecorchant avec esprit et dérision les images d''Epinal de nos manuels scolaires, ce livre raconte la face cachée de ces "illustres" personnages et nous offre bon nombre de surprises croustillantes !

Despite our differences, there''s a common thread uniting all of us: absurd political screw-ups happen. Welcome to Dead Man Wins Election, the ultimate collection of bizarre and outright un bel ievable tales from politics at home and around the world. Uncover the least competent politicians, the most outlandish government decisions, the strangest election results, and much more. Former president Bill Clinton, who touted his presidency as the watershed period for the modern Information Age. After his White House departure, it was disclosed that of the forty million emails his office produced, CLINTON HIMSELF HAD SENT...TWO. Harry Stonebreaker, who was reelected for mayor of Winfield, Missouri, despite having died a month before polling day. HE WON BY A LANDSLIDE WITH 90 PERCENT OF THE VOTE.

Quantum Glory explores the intriguing intersection between the two realities of quantum mechanics and the glory of God. Quantum Glory consists of page after page of revelation as to the glory of God and the wonders of the universe. Part One explores the subatomic world, revealing its exceptionally intricate divine design that unveils the mind of our Creator. InPart Two, the author explains how the glory of God invades our physical universe to bring about miracles of divine healing. Quantum Glory is packed with revelation that will blow your mind! But more than that, it is designed to equip you in supernatural ministry so that you can also release the glory of God on earth as it is in heaven! Prepare to have your world turned upside down!

"You know the trouble with the French? They don''t even have a word for entrepreneur!" George W. Bush "I''m making absolutely no comment... and no, I did not!" Boris Johnson If you want to hear something stupid, just listen to the nearest politician. This is a further collection of the often unbelievable verbal blunders, indiscretions, regrettable promises, about-turns, deceptions and lies that politiciansspeak. Ranging across the centuries and across the globe this salutary and hugely funny book comes bang up-to-date with all those immortal lines our leaders have accidentally made into classics. Here are some of the magnificent gaffes, fantastic faux pas and extraordinarily idiotic utterings from the great political names of our age, including George Bush, Gordon Brown, Barack Obama, David Cameron, Mitt Romney and Nicolas Sarkozy.

The problem with history is that much of what you learn in school simply isn''t true! For instance, King Harold was NOT shot in the eye with an arrow at the Battle of Hastings, Neanderthals were not as dumb as you''d think, Britain had an Indian curry restaurant years before it had fish-and-chip shops and the American ''Wild West'' really wasn''t that wild. In many ways the history we casually accept as truth is full of mistakes. One in the Eye for Harold is a riotous romp through the centuries with revelations about the untruth of large swathes of history. It shows us how fictions have coloured our views of religion, politics, war and society - and shows us how some of our most solidly held beliefs are entirely false. In One in the Eye for Harold Phil Mason - author of Napoleon''s Haemorrhoids - catalogues how myth and error have shaped our view of the past, and how the history our teachers handed down is often far from the mark. It is full of remarkable insights that entertain gloriously as they challenge the conventional view of history.