Time and Time-Tellers is a fascinating exploration of the history, science, and cultural significance of timekeeping devices, authored by James W. Benson. This comprehensive work delves into humanity’s enduring quest to measure and understand the passage of time, tracing the evolution of time-telling instruments from ancient sundials and water clocks to the intricate mechanical watches and chronometers of the nineteenth century. Benson, a renowned watchmaker, combines technical expertise w...

Fifteen Years in Hell is a harrowing and deeply personal memoir by Luther Benson, first published in 1879, chronicling his prolonged and devastating struggle with alcoholism. The book offers an unflinching look into the author’s descent into addiction, beginning with his early life in Indiana, where he was raised in a loving and religious family. Despite a promising start, Benson’s experimentation with alcohol quickly spiraled into a relentless and destructive habit that would consume the ...

Constipation and Its Correction by Exercise is a comprehensive guide authored by John Harvey Kellogg, M.D., focusing on the natural and effective management of constipation through physical exercise. Drawing on his extensive experience as a physician and health reformer, Dr. Kellogg delves into the causes, symptoms, and consequences of chronic constipation, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle and bodily movement in maintaining digestive health. The book provides a detailed exploration ...

The Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission is an official government publication detailing the activities, progress, and financial status of the Oregon State Highway Commission for the biennial period ending December 31, 1918. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth overview of the Commission’s efforts to develop, improve, and maintain Oregon’s highway infrastructure during a pivotal era of growth and modernization. It includes detailed accounts of road constru...

During a disturbance at an agricultural show in London, a young man of foreign appearance is stabbed, his killer melting away into the crowd. First on the scene is reporter Freddy Pilkington-Soames, who's covering the show for his newspaper and is just in time to hear the victim's last words, warning of danger to a person by the name of Longstaff and begging Freddy to help.Following a second suspicious death, and with only the young man's message and a crumpled newspaper cl...

"It's absolutely delightful, and I would recommend it to anyone who's a fan of Sarah Caudwell, or Agatha Christie, or anyone who loves really clever British murder mysteries set in the '20s." - Gillian Flynn, international bestselling author of Gone Girl.After eight years in South Africa, Charles Knox returns to England a wealthy man, determined to put his past behind him. But when he is invited to Sissingham Hall, the Norfolk home of Sir Neville S...

A forbidden attraction. A risky affair. Frazer and Cora are about to cross the line—and nothing will ever be the same.Frazer, head midwife at a hospital in Perth, Australia, is trying to make her corner of the world a little better by starting up a programme for at-risk parents. Not everyone is excited about her ideas. Surrounded by red tape, she finally has to team up with Cora, a social worker who is married to Frazer's boss.Cora is starting to think her ...

A broad-based approach to preservationAfter completing an extensive survey of preservation programs throughout the United States, authors Virginia O. Benson and Richard Klein saw the need for this comprehensive approach to historic preservation, examining where it has been and where it is going, anticipating that historic preservation must encourage collaborative projects among planning, design, and development professionals.This text focuses on complex eco...

During his more than four decades as an Apostle, President Ezra Taft Benson has published several books and delivered thousands of speeches. This book brings together a rich selection of his comments and counsel in a classified format that puts each topic at the reader's fingertips.A wide range of subjects is represented in this five-part book. Gospel principles and doctrines are reinforced under topics such as God, the plan of salvation, latter-day scriptures, and gospel principle...

It's 1929, and Ticky Maltravers is the toast of London high society, adored by everyone—or so it seems, until somebody poisons him over dinner. Now it turns out that numerous people with secrets to hide had every reason to wish him dead. But which of them murdered him?For Freddy Pilkington-Soames, newspaper reporter and man-about-town, the question hits a little too close to home, thanks to an unfortunate drunken encounter with Ticky's corpse which he'd much rather the poli...

A soldier looks for a new beginning. A small-town single mom veterinarian, faces danger. A young daughter plays matchmaker…Since being discharged following an injury, former soldier Luke Sawyer has traveled the west taking photographs. When he’s contacted by his pen pal Samantha Reardon, he can tell something’s wrong. Her clinic’s been robbed, terrifying her young daughter. Luke travels to Service, Texas.After divorcing her cheatin...

Popular children's book, from the Canoe and Campfire series, first published in 1912.