Pairing archive and contemporary photographs of the same location side-by-side, Brooklyn Then and Now® provides a visual chronicle of the borough’s past, full of rich history and culture.Home to more than 2.5 million people, this book is a testament to the New York City borough which has had many faces over the course of its fascinating history.Discover the streets and buildings that have witnessed generations of immigrants, industry workers and ar...

A beautiful photographic stroll around the bookshops, restaurants, literary locations and authors’ neighbourhoods in the Big Apple.Literary Landscapes: New York is the follow-up to Literary Landscapes: Paris and contains a familiar blend of everything precious to the bibliophile – a blend of quirky bookstores, authors’ favourite bars, grand libraries, storied hotels, on- and off-Broadway theatres, New York residences and literary ...

"Blood Atonement and the Origin of Plural Marriage: A Discussion" by R. C. Evans and Joseph Fielding Smith delves into the complex and often controversial topics of blood atonement and plural marriage within the context of Latter-day Saint theology. The authors explore the historical and doctrinal foundations of these practices, examining their implications for the early Mormon community. Through a careful analysis of scriptural references and historical accounts, the book seeks to clarify...

Most people are quietly unhappy and dissatisfied with their lives. In these pages, author Joseph Evan Metzger faces up to the lack in our lives, the reason for it, and what we can do about it.Prayer and meditation, the ego, and the real purpose of our being here on this planet are discussed in detail. God, worldwide conflict, and even death are treated in concise and original explanations.For those setting out, as well as those who feel theyve long been on a path, there is ...

On average, three million people come to Colorado to visit Rocky Mountain National Park every year. Most return home safely, but some do not. Joseph R. Evans details the fates of the almost three-hundred people who met their demise in Rocky Mountain National Park between 1884 and 2009 in the hope that their mistakes might prove instructive to future park visitors. Also included are the stories of those who made it, whether by skill and determination or just sheer luck.

You Think You Know Everything About Sex But, But Frankly, That’s Not The Case.Probably you know more about sexual myths and less about the facts. And that’s normal.Sexual myths have been around for centuries and just because they’re old we may think they’re true.But here’s a secret: Most Things You Know About Sex Are LiesBut you can now learn the truth about these myths with some real, logical talk by a real doctor.

When the leadership of Patterson Park Church looked for a book explaining the process of transitioning from a board-run church to an elder led form of church government, a structure they had come to believe was more in line with Scripture, they found none. God honored their efforts and two of their elders decided a book still needed to be written. Elder Governance: Insights into Making the Transition examines church government from a biblical and historical context and tells the story of P...

The chapters in this edited volume present multi-disciplinary case studies of prehistoric archaeological sites located on now-submerged portions of the continental shelf. Each chapter represents an extension of the known prehistoric record beyond the modern shoreline. Case studies represent central themes of landscape change, climate change and societal development, using new technologies for mapping, monitoring and managing these sites.

Three YA authors (Lani Woodland, Melonie Piper, and Evan Joseph) bring you three romantic, paranormal short stories. These stories originally appeared in Transcendent: Tales of the Paranormal.-Jason and his arch enemy end up stranded on a Greek island with a siren who isn't exactly as legends described.-Scarlett meets the guy of her dreams. Literally. But there's more to him than she ever guessed.-Kira's Halloween takes a thrilling turn when she meets a mysterious stra...

**BC and Yukon Book Prizes, Winner of the Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award, 2023We all share a common humanity. No matter how long or difficult the path ahead, we are all one.**Reconciliation belongs to everyone. In this profound book, Chief Robert Joseph, globally recognized peacebuilder and Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk People, traces his journey from his childhood surviving residential school to his present-day role as a leader who inspires individual h...

"Sermons of Christmas Evans" presents an extraordinary collection of theological oratory that captures the fervent spirituality and conviction of its author, Christmas Evans. Written in the early 19th century, these sermons are remarkable for their vivid imagery and passionate delivery. Evans' literary style blends eloquence with accessibility, employing rich metaphors and rhetorical devices that resonate with both the heart and intellect. Set against the backdrop of the Welsh evangelical ...

In 1983, when Evans came up with the vision for the first-ever memorial on the National Mall to honor women who’d worn a military uniform, she wouldn’t be deterred. She remembered not only her sister veterans, but also the hundreds of young wounded men she had cared for, as she expressed during a Congressional hearing in Washington, D.C.: “Women didn’t have to enter military service, but we stepped up to serve believing we belonged with our brothers-in-arms and now we belong with them at t...