Peter Lake Libros

Thoroughly updated with newly discovered archival material, this second edition of The Trials of Margaret Clitherow demonstrates that the complicated and controversial life story of Margaret Clitherow is not as unique as it was once thought. In fact, Peter Lake and Michael Questier argue that her case was comparable to those of other separatist females who were in trouble with the law at the same time, in particular Anne Foster, also of York. In doing so, they shed new light on the fascinating stories of these unruly women whose fates have been excluded from Catholic and women narratives of the period. The result is a work which considers the questions of religious sainthood and martyrdom through a gender lens, providing important insights into the relationship between society, the state and the church in Britain during the 16th century. This is a major contribution to our understanding of both English Catholicism and the Protestant regime of the Elizabethan period.

This easy-to-read textbook/reference presents a comprehensive introduction to databases, opening with a concise history of databases and of data as an organisational asset. As relational database management systems are no longer the only database solution, the book takes a wider view of database technology, encompassing big data, NoSQL, object and object-relational and in-memory databases. The text also examines the issues of scalability, availability, performance and security encountered when building and running a database in the real world. Topics and features: presents review and discussion questions at the end of each chapter, in addition to skill-building, hands-on exercises; introduces the fundamental concepts and technologies in database systems, placing these in an historic context; describes the challenges faced by database professionals; reviews the use of a variety of database types in business environments; discusses areas for further research within this fast-moving domain.

Set against the backdrop of 17th-century England, the narrative explores the intense conflict between Stephen Denison, a London clergyman, and John Etherington, a lay sectmaster and prophet. Their dispute, which escalated in the mid-1620s, is rooted in tensions that date back to the 1590s and persisted until 1640. The book delves into themes of faith, authority, and the complexities of religious dissent during a turbulent period in history.

The book offers a comprehensive scholarly analysis of the debates between Presbyterians and conformists during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, focusing on church governance. It delves into the historical context and the complexities of these theological discussions, providing insights into the differing perspectives and their implications for the church's structure. Originally published in 1988, it serves as a foundational text for understanding this critical period in religious history.

Laudianism intertwines Christian practice with political ideology, rooted in a revival of theological principles and ecclesiastical ambitions. Peter Lake explores its emphasis on the "beauty of holiness" as a strategy to rejuvenate both church and state, reacting against puritanism and the political turmoil of the 1620s. This movement not only contributed to the outbreak of the English Civil War due to its controversial nature but also shaped enduring visions of the national church, influencing the ongoing definition of Anglicanism.

This timely text/reference explores the business and technical issues involved in the management of information systems in the era of big data and beyond. Topics and features: presents review questions and discussion topics in each chapter for classroom group work and individual research assignments; discusses the potential use of a variety of big data tools and techniques in a business environment, explaining how these can fit within an information systems strategy; reviews existing theories and practices in information systems, and explores their continued relevance in the era of big data; describes the key technologies involved in information systems in general and big data in particular, placing these technologies in an historic context; suggests areas for further research in this fast moving domain; equips readers with an understanding of the important aspects of a data scientist’s job; provides hands-on experience to further assist in the understanding of the technologies involved.

A masterful, highly engaging analysis of how Shakespeare's plays intersected with the politics and culture of Elizabethan England

Originally published in 1988, this was the first full and scholarly account of the formal Elizabethan and Jacobean debates between Presbyterians and conformists concerning the government of the church.