Every year, billions of dollars of environmental aid flow from the rich governments of the North to the poor governments of the South. Why do donors provide this aid? What do they seek to achieve? How effective is the aid given? And does it always go to the places of greatest environmental need? From the first Earth Summit in Stockholm in 1972 to the G8 Gleneagles meeting in 2005, the issue of the impact of aid on the global environment has been the subject of vigorous protest and debate. ...

Based on a true story, this debut Civil War novel follows a Southern plantation woman's journey of transforming her home into a hospital for the war.Carnton Plantation, 1894. Carrie McGavock is an old woman who tends the graves of the almost one,500 soldiers buried here. As she walks among the dead, an elderly man appears—the same soldier she met that fateful day long ago. Today, he asks if the cemetery has room for one more . . .Based on an extrao...

An inside look at a man who grew up in New York City, who did not allow his environment to shape who he was going to be. Rather it was his insight, self-esteem, and authentic personality that lead Robert Hicks to living a life different from others. The way he became the individual you see today was forged by the skills he formed as well as developing his mind to overcome obstacles to become a standout and not a statistic. This book allows you to understand his journey in life, and let's y...

Have you ever wanted to know more of what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit? These six studies about the Holy Spirit, his work, his activity, and his gifts are deceptively short, simple, and clear. Each one can be read quickly, but if you really delve into them – checking the Scriptures, working through the Bible studies, thinking through the reflection questions – you will find a rich study resource. The Bible Themes resource at the end is a useful alphabetical listing of key Bible the...

Breaking things is easy. Rebuilding things is much more difficult. Once you have “deconstructed” from toxic religious beliefs, what is next? Moving from being “religious” to a rich life of spirituality is easier said than done.The temptation for many people who deconstruct from an unhealthy form of dogmatic fundamentalism is to adopt a new form of non-religious dogmatic fundamentalism that is just as toxic.Religious deconstruction is not a linear process. We won’t one day “...

Fitter, Further, Faster is a complete guide to how to prepare for road riding and sportive events aimed both at first timers and those more experienced.In the same way as mass-participation events in running have captured the public imagination, cycling events in which everyone can take part have burgeoned in popularity since they were first introduced in the UK in the late 1990s. There are now a raft of events now covering a range of distances, many selli...

Yugoslavia broke apart in the 1990s through a series of civil wars, and by 1999, the war had come to Kosovo. Determined to prevent this, NATO conducted an air campaign to discourage armed conflict.But what happens when the jets are gone?Troops need to go on the ground and create the peace that the air campaign birthed. Enter the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Reconnaissance Squadron - especially the Assault Troop.This is a collection of short stories from...

Hope Charlotte Hicks was an integral lynch pin in the 2016 campaign to elect billionaire businessman Donald Trump President of the United States. A native of Greenwich, Connecticut, Hicks had political aspirations from her youth. Hope and her sister modeled for preppy fashion designer Ralph Lauren. At one point she told a Greenwich Magazine interviewer that she might enter politics if the whole acting thing didn't work out for her. Donald Trump grew to trust Hope completely after his daugh...

Discover the intricate interplay between conflict and commerce in 'Navigating Troubled Waters.' Delve into the depths of maritime challenges, uncovering the strategic significance of key waterways amidst the Yemen conflict. From decoding the complexities of Houthi attacks to unraveling the far-reaching consequences on international trade, this compelling analysis offers a captivating exploration of global dynamics. Join us on a voyage of insight and understanding as we navigate the seas of...

What is God like? How can we know God? Have you ever wanted to know more of what the Bible says about God? These six studies are deceptively short, simple, and clear. Each one can be read quickly, but if you really delve into them – checking the Scriptures, working through the Bible studies, thinking through the reflection questions – you will find a rich study resource. The Bible Themes resource at the end is a useful alphabetical listing of key Bible themes that gives practical and teach...

Have you ever wanted to know more of what the Bible says about Jesus Christ? These six studies are deceptively short, simple, and clear. Each one can be read quickly, but if you really delve into them – checking the Scriptures, working through the Bible studies, thinking through the reflection questions – you will find a rich study resource. The Bible Themes resource at the end is a useful alphabetical listing of key Bible themes that gives practical and teaching help along with Scripture ...

"A highly readable and well-documented account of the use and abuse of religion for violent political ends . . . This is a book well worth reading" (Timothy J. Demy, ThD, PhD, coauthor of In the Name of God).Most Americans could not fathom how Islamic terrorists could bring down the World Trade Center or an army psychiatrist could turn on his own soldiers, taking their lives in the name of his religion. How could an ex-army veteran blow up a federal buildi...