Brick by Brick draws on personal writings and oral histories to tell the story of the beginnings and expansion of the Latter-day Saint faith in the British Isles through a unique lens: the places where its members worshipped from 1837 to 1965. Part I recounts how the Church became established in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Island of Ireland, where for decades fledgling branches had met in subpar conditions—from cramped tents and homes to rented rooms and halls. The interrupt...

Five years ago, a young witch named Cierra broke the one unforgivable law of the witch society: she attempted to create her own magic. Her unlawful tampering burnt down a research room and injured the Mayor's daughter, Cierra's best friend. As punishment, she was exiled to the Wilderness, a barren wasteland crawling with the witch-devouring Fairies and the bloodthirsty Forsaken. After surviving for five ruthless years, her exile has now ended, and she has been ushered back to civilization,...

"Get It Together: Troubling Tales from the Liberal Fringe" offers a captivating journey into the heart of contemporary activism and political discourse. Through candid interviews and intimate storytelling, Jesse Watters explores the intricate connections between personal trauma, ideological beliefs, and societal change. From climate change activists to proponents of Black supremacy, Watters delves deep into the lives of individuals whose radical activism is rooted in deeply personal experi...

Some will do anything to protect their people, no matter the cost. Dominique Everett, a member of The Elitsts, recounts his firsthand experience of a leader who would stop at nothing to make sure that HER people are safe and secure. Disturbing discoveries and unexpected alliances are sure to follow. It will be quick and painless: just as advertised.

Twenty Years of Hus'ling by J.P. Johnston is a captivating autobiographical account that chronicles the remarkable journey of a self-made man navigating the dynamic and often unpredictable world of late 19th-century America. Spanning two decades, Johnston’s narrative is a vivid tapestry of ambition, resourcefulness, and relentless determination, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the life of a quintessential American hustler. From humble beginnings, Johnston embarks on a series of v...

The dissolution of the ill-starred Virginia Company in 1624 left Virginia — now England’s first royal colony — without a formal raison d'être. Most historians have suggested that the nascent local societies were anarchic, under the thrall of violent and unscrupulous men.James Perry asserts the opposite: The Formation of a Society on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, 1615–1655 depicts emergent social cohesion. In a model of network analysis, Perry mines county court records to trac...

The concept and practice of civic service is deeply rooted in America's past, present, and future, and has been a featured component of recent presidential agendas. Yet despite ongoing debates about the methods and values of civic service, no recent book has systematically analyzed the effectiveness and outcomes of service programs in America. Civic Service: What Difference Does It Make? presents a thorough, research-based evaluation of public service programs in the United States. Divided...

Almost three decades ago, James Perry created the first survey instrument to measure public service motivation. Since then, social and behavioural scientists have intensively studied the motivating power of public service. This research relating to public service motivation, altruism and prosocial motivation and behaviour has overturned widespread assumptions grounded in market-orientated perspectives and produced a critical mass of new knowledge for transforming the motivation of public e...

The fundamentals of public administration, from the world's leading practitionersHandbook of Public Administration is the classic, comprehensive guide to the field, featuring original writings from the world's foremost public administration thought leaders and practitioners. Intended to help both public administration students and practitioners navigate administrative challenges, overcome obstacles, and improve effectiveness, this guide provides a complete...

"Nothing goes wrong quite so dramatically as a disastrous military expedition."--from the IntroductionARROGANT ARMIESSpanning more than two hundred years of martial adventurism, aggression, and outright blundering, Arrogant Armies chronicles the profoundly misguided and utterly calamitous military expeditions of the great empire builders and overconfident expeditionary forces. From colonial America to South Africa, from Mesopotamia to Khartoum, an extraordinary number of pr...

Rachel Blaustein is an attractive but lonely old woman living in a hotel in Geneva, Switzerland. She is estranged from her daughter and an unknown quantity to her grandchildren. She discovers that she is going to die and realizes that she first needs to make peace with her daughter Marnie.The ensuing reunion is anything but peaceful. Marnie is the mirror image of her mother, with the same blend of passion and cold steel. They hate the loss of each other, but the issues that divide ...

In a world filled with constant hustle and unrelenting demands, find refuge in the pages of "Dear Stress, Let's break up!." This captivating book takes you on a journey to conquer the tumultuous seas of stress and anxiety, offering a delectable feast of wisdom and techniques to savor.Imagine sinking into a plush armchair, a cup of soothing chamomile tea in hand, as you embark on this mouthwatering exploration of your inner world. The aroma of calmness wafts through each chapter, in...