This book is written for church laypersons with the purpose of aiding those who wish to become at least beginning novice of learned biblical knowledge and interpretation on their own, in order not to be primarily dependent upon others to disclose the biblical message to them.For too long, ministers have allowed the laity to rely primarily on Sunday school curriculum materials alone, or other canned (preprinted Bible study programs) to enable the biblical message to come alive in th...

From the author of "The Plot" is a new thrilling sci-fi tale from James Glover. Unleash your imagination and enter the wondrous Cosmic Carnival of Curiosities! Join Cal as he discovers a mysterious carnival hidden in the depths of space, filled with incredible rides and attractions beyond belief. But as Cal delves deeper into the carnival, he realises that all is not as it seems. With the help of the enigmatic Mr. Keeno, Cal must unravel the mysteries of the carnival and uncover its dark s...

The lighthouse owner is dead. A mysterious set of circumstances. An accident, or an elaborate plot? Detective Adam Ware makes it his duty to find out the secrets behind this seaside town - and to reach the truth.

This manuscript is the sequel to the Gilded Web, which was a suspense novel about two college seniors, one white and one black, returning home to New York in 1980 to graduate after spending their summer break in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They are traveling at night when they hit something but found nothing in the darkness of the night when they got out of the car to investigate. They found nothing but reported the accident to the sheriff, Toby Reliford, in a remote southern town of 750 peop...

Facts, figures, and essays on women and poverty by Barbara Ehrenreich, Kirsten Gillibrand, LeBron James, and other high-profile contributors.Fifty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson called for a War on Poverty and enlisted Sargent Shriver to oversee it, the most important social issue of our day is once again the dire economic straits of millions of Americans. One in three live in poverty or teeter on the brink—and seventy million are women and the children wh...

Changes at the global, federal, state, and municipal level are pushing forward the reparations movement for people of African descent. The distinguished editors of this volume have gathered works that chronicle the historical movement for reparations both in the United States and around the world.Sharing a focus on reparations as an issue of justice, the contributors provide a historical primer of the movement; introduce the philosophical, political, economic, legal and ethical iss...

In "The Sikhs," John James Hood Gordon presents a comprehensive examination of the Sikh community, tracing its historical, cultural, and spiritual evolution. With a blend of meticulous research and evocative prose, Gordon offers insights into Sikhism's foundational tenets, its socio-political developments, and its role in the broader tapestry of Indian history. The literary style is both informative and accessible, characterized by a narrative that weaves together historical analysis with ...

In "Crimes and Punishments," James Anson Farrer navigates the intricate intersections of morality, justice, and societal norms through the lens of Victorian England. The narrative unfolds with a keen attention to detail and rich character development, illustrating the tension between law and ethics as it probes the motivations behind crime and the efficacy of punishment. Farrer's literary style blends philosophical discourse with captivating storytelling, echoing the period's preoccupation...

Using molecular methods for plant disease diagnosis provides diagnosticians with a number of advantages over more traditional methods. They can allow the identification of morphologically similar species, for example, or the detection of infection prior to symptom formation. Not only can molecular tools help by increasing the efficacy, accuracy and speed of diagnosis; their common technological basis provides further benefits, especially where resources are limited and traditional skills a...

"A rip-snortin' story of shipwreck, intrigue, horror, courage, risk, luck and will . . . The authors have brought the drama in the Chesapeake alive." — Publishers WeeklyThe English had long dreamed of colonizing America, especially after Sir Francis Drake brought home Spanish treasure and dramatic tales from his raids in the Caribbean. Ambitions of finding gold and planting a New World colony seemed within reach when in 1606 Thomas Smythe extended overseas...

Captain James Stirling’s journals offer a firsthand account of the 42nd Regiment’s actions during the Peninsular War.For such a famous regiment as the 42nd Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch), the number of published memoirs is surprisingly low. The discovery of the three hand-written journals in the collection of the National Library of Scotland covering the period from August 1808, when the regiment left Gibraltar for Lisbon until the end of 1813, are therefore of...

On a sweltering day in August 1960, in the segregated Deep South city of Jacksonville, Florida, a seventeen-year-old Black boy finished his dishwashing job at Morrison’s Cafeteria, walked out the back door, and found himself in the middle of a nightmare.Hundreds of white men with ax handles and baseball bats were attacking Black sit-in protestors in Hemming Park. Suddenly surrounded, the young man endured menacing blows and racist taunts. He called for help from a white police offi...