With the outbreak of the Second World War, Shropshire authorities immediately implemented pre-arranged plans to cope with the approaching conflict on the Home Front, including the building of air raid shelters and pillboxes and the renovation of redundant camps and disused airfields.Men not eligible for the services volunteered for the LDV (later the Home Guard), the AFS and the ARP. Women were recruited for a variety of other posts, with members of the WVS dealing with a massive influx of...

At the outbreak of hostilities, Oswestry and Whitchurch in rural north Shropshire were busy market towns that depended largely on agriculture for a living and justly famed for butter and cheese production. Within weeks of Lord Kitcheners impassioned call for volunteers, scores of local men, many employed in farm work, had accepted the kings shilling and travelled to training camps, some never to return.Those left behind were soon experiencing changes, as rules and regulations were swiftly ...

"Johnston, Roseby, and Kuehnle take you behind the child's eyes, into their heads...[they] flesh out the familial context, and bring it all back into the larger social world....When you are done reading, you know who these families are, what the children need, and -- as a clinician -- how you can help them."--Marsha Kline Pruett, PhD, MSLMaconda Brown O'Connor ProfessorSmith College School for Social Work"This book addresses problems that aris...

Discover the effective group treatment strategies that help your school-aged clients!A child immersed in a conflicted family life may be forced to cope with a multitude of trauma, including violence, abuse, and insecurity. In A Safe Place to Grow: A Group Treatment Manual for Children in Conflicted, Violent, and Separating Homes, highly respected experts give mental health professionals the tools to provide effective group treatment for children scarred by family environments of co...

Love Is the Answer is the story of God's unfailing, unconditional love, which took me out of that miry pit at age thirty-seven, put my feet on a solid rock, and put a new song in my mouth, and many have seen that love and trusted in Him (Psalm 40:1-3)."Book 1: Burundi" is the story of His call for me to go to the Batwa pygmies, at that time, an unreached people group in Burundi, Africa, where even the national church thought they were animals.I was not only God's ambassador...

What happens when life throws us a curveball? Usually, we deal with it in the moment and go on about our day. But what happens when the world is thrown a curveball — a global pandemic? The world is forced to pause.In this book, you will meet 21 courageous authors who chose to act when thrown the curveball of the pandemic. Like most of us, they were not prepared for the year 2020. But in each captivating story, we see how they met the challenging year head-on in their own unique and...

The long-forgotten sequel to The Hundred and One Dalmatians, the classic adapted by Disney, presents a thrilling adventure for Pongo and his family.As the story opens, every living creature except dogs is gripped by an enchanted sleep. One of the original Dalmatian puppies, all grown up since the first novel, is now the Prime Minister's mascot. Relying on her spotted parents for guidance, she assumes emergency leadership for the canine population of England...

Horror writers have crafted a wondrous selection of short stories for your night's reading. There is horror for every taste in this anthology.Derik CavignanoDevin James LeonardTim JeffreysMykhaylo RusetskyRobert JohnstonBenjamin SperdutoFelicia CarparelliThomas FolskeJennifer ChristensenGordon GriceSamantha BryantJoshua DyerJason A. WyckoffNicole WalshRachel Redman

My personal journey of faith and dreams back to a land that was not my own. A story of faith, hopes, and dreams.

When I started thinking about running, I didn't know the dos and don'ts of it. If you are interested in starting your running journey, this might help you.Lace up and keep moving forward!

How to Thrive as a New Immigrant in America offers indispensable guidance for individuals embarking on their journey to America, providing insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of a new culture, and society. This book serves as a roadmap for immigrants seeking to build a fulfilling and prosperous life in America.

Inclusive education for multilingual learners is a crucial aspect of fostering diversity and equity within educational systems. Some ke principles and strategies for implementing inclusive education for multilingual learners.