Before the Amen was never meant to be a book about unanswered prayers. It was never intended to become a collection of theological explanations designed merely to help you tolerate disappointment. At its deepest level, this journey has been about transformation. It has been about the slow, deliberate reconstruction of a human soul under the careful hands of a sovereign God.You may have picked up these pages looking for an answer.Perhaps you came searching for a break...

A collection of irreverent summations of more than one hundred well-known works of literature, accompanied with funny color illustrations.From Anna Karenina to Wuthering Heights, Abridged Classics: Brief Summaries of Books You Were Supposed to Read but Probably Didn't is packed with dozens of humorous super-condensed summations—cleverly described in the fewest words possible—of some of the most famous works of literature by many of the ...

Every recipe in this cookbook represents a piece of Southern heritage, Black culture, and family tradition. Some recipes may remind you of your grandmother's kitchen. Others may become new favorites that your children and grandchildren will one day pass down.My hope is that these pages become stained with flour, splashed with batter, and filled with handwritten notes. A cookbook should not remain perfect—it should be used, loved, and shared.May these recipes bring joy to yo...

A Journey Through Faith, Grief, Healing, and Hope There are prayers we whisper softly. There are prayers we cry through tears. And there are prayers we pray when we have nothing left except faith hanging by a thread.Beyond the Amen is a powerful and deeply personal exploration of what happens when life refuses to change after the prayer is over. Through heartbreak, loss, depression, loneliness, spiritual exhaustion, disappointment, and emotional collapse, this book journeys into the diffic...

The Answer Was His Voice: A Journey of Prayer, Faith, and Divine ConversationBy John Lawrence AtkinsonWhat happens when the prayers you desperately want answered are met with silence?In The Answer Was His Voice, John Lawrence Atkinson shares a heartfelt journey through seasons of waiting, uncertainty, disappointment, and spiritual growth. Through personal experiences, biblical insights, and powerful lessons of faith, he reveals a pr...

A real life story of a man from Middlesbrough with a 31 year career as a pharmacist spanning from the 1970's until 2012, when it all came to a traumatic end due to a brain tumour diagnosis.Early memories and career anecdotes are shared throughout, including medicines, formulation and apothecary skills necessary to treat patients.A story of love and support in a war against the odds, John Atkinson shares his highs and lows, his battles with both his health and family tragedi...

“Force Ten to Kudos” is a true story sharing over 50 years of family camping experiences which have helped John to cope with his many life traumas.Containing witty anecdotes of his adventures, as well as misadventures, a detailed travel log of campsite locations throughout UK and Europe, this book will also appeal to experienced and/ or “toe in the water” campers alike.It is a companion memoir to John’s inspiring previous memoirs, “A Patient Pharmacist” and “A Patient Pharm...

John Atkinson Hobson (1858 – 1940) was an English social scientist and economist most famous for his work on imperialism—which notably had an influence on Vladimir Lenin—as well as his theory of underconsumption. His early work also questioned the classical theory of rent and predicted the Neoclassical "marginal productivity" theory of distribution. In Hobson's seminal study “Imperialism - A Study”, he explores the roles of patriotism, philanthropy, and the spirit of adventure in the light...

First published in 1920, this fascinating treatise by renowned English economist John Atkinson Hobson looks at the subject of internationalism, exploring the moral factors and issues related to it as well as the ramifications of international cooperation in the light of the cessation of the First World War. This detailed treatise will appeal to those with an interest in world politics and economics, especially that of Europe and the aftermath of The Great War. John Atkinson Hobson (1858 – ...

John Atkinson Hobson (1858 – 1940) was an English social scientist and economist most famous for his work on imperialism—which notably had an influence on Vladimir Lenin—as well as his theory of underconsumption. His early work also questioned the classical theory of rent and predicted the Neoclassical "marginal productivity" theory of distribution. In his 1891 work “Problems of Poverty”, Hobson explores the subject of poverty and the industrial condition of the poor, looking at such facto...

In "Wexford Orbit" invites you on a captivating journey through interconnected lives, spanning continents and genres. From the bustling brownstones of Brooklyn to the serene fields of rural Ireland, and into compelling visions of the future, these 16 stories offer a rich tapestry of experiences.Some tales are recounted in the ancient Irish Seanchaí style, while others explore modern themes of drones, AI, and the quiet hum of daily life. Look closely, and you'll find subtle threads ...

Book TwoStimulated by public reaction and reviews about his debut inspiring memoir,” A Patient Pharmacist,” John Atkinson brings his story up to date with A Patient Pharmacist – Extra Visiting Times.Following his brain tumour removal, soul-searching moments are shared with complete and open frankness as we follow his continuing emotional roller coaster journey of trauma and life experiences.Containing humour and even poetry, John shares witty insigh...