A lavishly illustrated manuscript from the eighteenth century now being published for the first time, Thomas Hammond's memoirs are a major discovery. Hammond was a self-educated but remarkably gifted writer with a knack for seizing unlikely opportunities for adventure. We follow this abandoned waif as he embarks on a long journey through bewildering foreign lands—working by turns as a stableboy, jockey, servant to French nobles, itinerant circus rider, and entertainment entrepreneur—only t...

This book can be a game-changer for anyone suffering from the crushing diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease and prescribed dialysis treatment.In " Living and Thriving on Dialysis", the author and kidney failure survivor, Thomas T. Hammonds takes readers on a journey through the challenges and triumphs of living with kidney failure.As Thomas wrestles with the reality of his illness, he walks readers through facing the uncertainties of life with a chronic illness while navigat...

Whatever time we spend reading and memorizing Gods Word is time well spent. But how do you get started? Some of the passages are so long. The book you hold has about four hundred of the shortest verses from the New Testament that you can start on today. Along with each short verse is a one-page devotional thought to remind you what the verse is all about.Spending time in Gods Word has never been so easy. The format will work for children or adults with a great education or nearly n...

Tradition of men, Confusion, Superficial, Cultural Compromise, To the Children of Light speaks directly to those individuals who see it, are tired of a shallow faith, religious performance, and moral compromise, and yet have no clear direction given as to how to move forward. It challenges believers not just to claim Christ but to emulate Him through a combined love for and obedience to His commands. While this book was written with a stern message, it was born out of love. This b...

"Light from the Spirit World" by C. Hammond explores the intricate relationship between the physical and spiritual realms. The book delves into various accounts of spiritual communication, emphasizing the importance of understanding the messages from beyond. Hammond presents a collection of experiences and insights that challenge the reader's perception of reality, urging them to consider the existence of a spirit world that interacts with our own. Through compelling narratives and thought...

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color blue. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a wonderful audiobook for listeners of all ages.For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of the most sought-after materials in the world. Ancient Afghan painters ground mass quantities of sapphire rocks to use for their paints, while snails...

In this addition to the What Was? series, kids will experience what it was like to be in San Francisco in 1906 when the ground buckled in a major, catastrophic earthquake.One early April morning in 1906, the people of San Francisco were jolted awake by a mammoth earthquake—one that registered 7.8 on the Richter Scale. Not only was there major damage from the quake itself but broken gas lines sparked a fire that ravaged the city for days. More than 500 city blocks w...

District Leadership for Racial Equity shows how transformative changes can occur across diverse districts when leaders take purposeful action in support of racial equity.Developed as part of the Racial Equity Leadership Network initiative led by Southern Education Foundation, this collection provides an opportunity for leaders to learn from district reform efforts that have reduced disparities and improved outcomes for students of color across unique contexts. The cases pr...

Staying Alive is the ultimate medical survival guide for the twenty-first-century patient. Written by the award-winning family physician Dr. Matthew Hahn, the book details what most effectively saves patients’ lives and keeps them well. Drawing on his extensive experience, Dr. Hahn teaches you to spot life-threatening symptoms and recognize medical emergencies in time. He then follows up with advice on taking advantage of available preventative care and changing your lifestyle to ...

From bestselling author Stormie Omartian comes a brand-new look at one of Gods most amazing gifts to those who believe in Him: the Holy Spirit.Readers can walk in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in every area of life. With a sure hand, Stormie helps readers to see that the Holy Spirit wants those who know Him to hear His gentle leading when He speaks to their heart, soul, and spirit. He wants to help believers enter into the relationship with God they yearn for, the whole...

If Jesus said it, you should know it-and One Year with Jesus provides 365 brief, easy-to-read devotionals based on the Bible's words of Christ. From Jesus' first recorded words at age 12 (Luke 2) through His many pronouncements in the Gospels and book of Acts, One Year with Jesus lays out both what the Lord said and a compelling thought to bring these "red letter" words into the context of our daily lives. At times challenging, encouraging, and inspiring, One Year with Jesus prom...

Strategy and Human Resource Management is concerned with examining how HR strategy impacts on an organisation's chances of survival and its relative success, and with understanding how it varies across important organisational, industry and societal contexts. It takes an analytical approach, which examines and explains what managers do and why they do it before offering any sort of prescription for what the authors think they should do. This approach is grounded in research but is...