The book is a new study that examines the contrasting extension of the Anglican Church to England's first two colonies, Ireland and Virginia in the 17th and 18th centuries. It discusses the national origins and educational experience of the ministers, the financial support of the state, and the experience and consequences of the institutions.

Do Less Better teaches leaders how to recognize the complexity and inefficiencies within their businesses and reveals how they can simplify and streamline through specialization and sacrifice. According to Bell, a company's willingness to focus on a particular vision or identity ensures viability and strengthens its competitive edge.

The essential volume on the biology and behavior of these remarkable insects. "This transformative work will be an inspiration to students of entomology." — ChoiceThe cockroach is truly an evolutionary wonder. This definitive volume provides a complete overview of suborder Blattaria, highlighting the diversity of these amazing insects in their natural environments. Beginning with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, the book explores the fascinating natural hist...

***Content warning. Due to mature subject matter, language, and sexual situations, this book is recommended for mature readers 18+. It contains themes and subjects that may be upsetting to some readers.***A woman traumatized by her past, beaten, battered, and unwilling to trust.A man held captive by his greatest failure, lost, and self-destructive.Letters that unexpectedly bind them together.Is their bond strong enough to survive each other?As a web ...

Some things are just mean to be…For seventeen year old Claire Blake, life never stood still long enough to make friends or fall in love. But all of that was about to change. Finally, she had a chance to settle down in the small town of Northfield, Massachusetts. Ever since her parents uprooted her life when she was four years old, things were never the same. They moved frequently and Claire became accustomed to being the ‘new girl’. Her parents raised her to trust no one, insisting...

It’s an honor to bring light to the dark. The nineteenth-century whaling village of Warbler is famous for its lucky ship figureheads—and infamous for people disappearing into the nightly fog. In this murky locale, the lamplighter is synonymous with safety and protection, and it’s a position Temperance assumes when her father is found hanging from one of the lampposts. Though Tempe proves competent, the town is still hesitant to let a woman handle this responsibility. When a girl disappears...

In "Wee Macgreegor Enlists," J. J. Bell presents a poignant yet humor-laden narrative that explores the experiences of a young Scottish lad who, driven by notions of adventure and duty, joins the military during World War I. Through a vivid and rich literary style characterized by local vernacular and heartfelt emotion, Bell captures the essence of the Scottish identity while illustrating the broader themes of naivety and the harsh realities of war. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-c...

Includes the Second World War In The Pacific Illustration Pack – 152 maps, plans and photos.Commander Frederick Bell recounts his wartime experiences on the USS G (Grayson) during the Pacific War."CONDITION RED" was an expression that we used to indicate the imminence of any type of engagement. Aboard the G it was a colloquialism that served to express the conviction that the next few hours or days or weeks were going to be packed with action. We first heard it soon after we ...

A short story based from true events.Kate and her family go on a road trip to visit a natural mountain resort for her dad's birthday. But there's something eerie about the employees there."Be careful on the road! Be very careful," the old man screamed.They discover the mystery behind the infamous blood waterfall.

Animal locomotion, in ethology, is any of a variety of movements or methods that animals use to move from one place to another. Some modes of locomotion are self-propelled, e.g., running, swimming, jumping, flying, hopping, soaring and gliding.

Wee Macgreegor enlists follows the spirited journey of a young Scottish lad who impulsively joins the army, leaving behind familiar routines for the unpredictable demands of military life. The narrative balances humor with heartfelt reflection as it portrays the enthusiasm, naivety, and gradual maturity that accompany enlistment. Through lively dialogue and domestic interactions, the story highlights the tension between patriotic excitement and the emotional cost of departure. Family bonds...

Just Jemima by J. J. Bell is a warm and engaging work of humorous fiction that brings to life the everyday experiences, observations, and adventures of its central character, Jemima. Written with Bell's trademark wit and gentle social insight, the story offers a charming portrait of ordinary life filled with personality, emotion, and quietly amusing situations. At the heart of the narrative is Jemima, a spirited and relatable figure whose interactions with family, friends, and acquaintance...