Bold and beautiful, Forever Stamps tells the story of United States history, pop culture, and art through hundreds of vibrantly rendered stamps.Forever Stamps is a visually stunning cultural celebration of the United States, told by the beautiful and unique stamps issued by the United States Postal Service since its inception in 1775. For the first time, this book looks at the breadth of American history through the lens of stamps. It showcases th...

Offers a comprehensive, meticulously researched account of the British and Commonwealth armies’ global campaigns and impact during World War II.The British army emerged from World War I as the world’s premier fighting force. This same army, following two decades of government neglect, entered World War II pitifully small compared to its main rivals and wholly unprepared for the tasks at hand. Despite its sorry state of readiness, the army dutifully went forward to ...

A new assessment of the British and Commonwealth contribution to the defeat of Japan in the Pacific. The monumental struggle fought against Imperial Japan in the Asia/Pacific theater during World War II is primarily viewed as an American affair. While the United States did play a dominant role, the British and Commonwealth forces also made major contributions—on land, at sea and in the air, eventually involving over a million men and vast armadas of ships and aircraft. It was a difficult a...

Essays on patristic biblical interpretation and doctrine, written by a renowned historical theologianBrian E. Daley, SJ, is a highly acclaimed scholar of early Christian theology. In a prolific career spanning more than forty years, he has published his research in a wide range of academic journals and edited collections; this book represents the first time that several of his studies of patristic biblical interpretation and doctrine have been brought together in o...

Book one in the Motivated Series by Brian E. Howard.If you're conducting a job search for a professional position or considering such a job search, you should read this book. Brian Howard provides a thorough, approachable guide to each of the components of a job search that will help you be the selected candidate."The Motivated Job Search - Second Edition is a practical no-nonsense guide to help job seekrs get desired job ...

This book is an Aladdin's cave of treasure for the reader who enjoys writing that engages the senses as well as one's appreciation of great writing. The author's humour and wit are dry and subtle. Each sentence is a polished visual gem, drawing the reader into the events unfolding or the situation described. His style is succinct, the whole flows in a lyrical way, carrying the reader smoothly along on a never-ending river of images. For me, the imagery evoked in just a few sentences is som...

Three experts in Human Resources introduce a measurement system that convincingly showcases how HR impacts business performance.Drawing from the authors' ongoing study of nearly 3,000 firms, this book describes a seven-step process for embedding HR systems within the firm's overall strategy—what the authors describe as an HR Scorecard—and measuring its activities in terms that line managers and CEOs will find compelling. Analyzing how each element of the HR system ...

In today's fast-paced world where the demands of life can feel overwhelming, "There is No Tiger" serves as your definitive guide to breaking free from the cycle of overthinking and anxiety. Dr. Brian E. Arnold offers practical strategies grounded in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and resilience-building exercises to help you regain control of your thoughts, embrace the present moment, and find lasting peace in your daily life. This transformative book equips you with essenti...

As you turn these pages, you will find yourself transported to a world of vivid landscapes, quirky anecdotes, and encounters with eccentric characters. Praised for its vivid imagery and dry wit, you will laugh, you will marvel, and perhaps, you will see a bit of your own journey reflected in this story. The people we meet and the places we go shape us in ways we often don’t realise. For in the end,this bookis not just one man’s story, it is a celebration of the human spirit, a testament to...

Follow along as Brian Minnick investigates and explores the deeper details of Montauk, and dives into the mysteries of Camp Hero & The strange experiments that were said to have taken place during The Montauk Project. Minnick who has been visiting Camp Hero since 1988, and has appeared on several network television shows on Montauk, is no stranger to this topic. In Montauk Is Strange, Brian shares some of his archives, eyewitness testimony from Long Island locals, and several field reports...

About the BookWho likes waiting for their favorite treat? Waiting on a Donut is the first in a series of fun adventures between a grandfather and his grandson as they venture out together to make everyday tasks fun!About the AuthorBrian E. Reed is an emerging author, originally from Chicago and now call’s Phoenix home. Brian has been married to Lynn over 40 years and is grandfather to seven who all inspire him to draw from their daily experiences and share their specia...

"Profusely illustrated, the book includes photographs of badges, ribbons, textiles, porcelain, glassware, and ephemera. Each item, however, also is provided with superb context through detailed explanations of the object's history, story, and rarity. These are delightful, easy reads that convey the author's zeal and mastery of his subject—no small feat, given the scope and scale of the collectables within." — International Churchill Society A Churchill Treasury fulfills a market need for p...