"Torrey's Narrative; or, The Life and Adventures of William Torrey" is a captivating autobiography that chronicles the remarkable life of William Torrey, a man whose experiences span various landscapes and cultures. Through his vivid storytelling, Torrey shares his adventures, challenges, and the lessons he learned along the way. His narrative is not just a personal account but also a reflection on the human spirit's resilience and the quest for meaning in life's journey. Readers are drawn...

Cardo Preston has done everything the hard way. He enlisted after 9/11, survived Iraq— twice— and returned to San Antonio determined to be the father his daughter, Maxine, deserves. Now fourteen, brilliant, and restless, Max is already looking beyond the world Cardo has scraped together. When she sets her sights on an elite New England boarding school, Cardo tells himself it' s impossible— until Max finds a way in, scholarship and all. As applications accelerate, money tightens, and Cardo'...

In "Torrey's Narrative; or, The Life and Adventures of William Torrey," the author presents an exuberant autobiographical account that captivates with its vivid prose and heartfelt storytelling. The book is a rich tapestry of personal experiences and observations, chronicling Torrey's remarkable journey through various landscapes and societal encounters in the 19th century. Written in a direct, engaging style, it reflects not only the conventions of autobiographical literature but also the...

The report emphasizes the importance of incorporating moral education into the school curriculum, arguing that character development should be as important as intellectual development. It criticizes the existing educational system for focusing too narrowly on academic subjects and neglecting the moral and ethical aspects of education. The committee proposed a more holistic approach to education, one that integrates moral instruction with academic subjects like history, literature, and the ...

Nothing is more important for our own mental, moral, and spiritual development, or for our increase in usefulness, than Bible study. But, not all Bible study is equally profitable. Some Bible study is absolutely profitless. How to study the Bible so as to get the most benefit from it is a topic of immeasurable importance. The practicality and effectiveness of these Bible study methods and conditions have been tested in the classroom, and not with classes made up completely of college gradu...

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit and watching in this with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints Ephesians 6:18Prayer. Satan laughs as he looks at the church today and says to himself, “You can have your Sunday schools and your young people’s small groups, your boys’ and girls’ programs, your vacation Bible schools, your Christian schools, your elegant churches, your retreats, your music programs, your brilliant preachers, and even your revival e...

History Makers: 50 Iconic Figures That Shaped the World As We Know It assembles biographical portraits into a capacious study of leadership, reform, conquest, artistic influence, and intellectual change. Ranging from documentary-inflected history and political biography to moral essay, cultural criticism, and vividly narrated life-writing, the volume situates famous individuals within the forces that made their achievements consequential. Its varied treatments of rulers, revolutionaries, t...