Biographies of Working Men by Grant Allen is a compelling collection of life stories that celebrates the achievements, struggles, and perseverance of self-made individuals from humble beginnings. First published in the late 19th century, this book offers readers a window into the lives of men who, through determination, ingenuity, and hard work, rose from obscurity to make significant contributions in various fields such as science, industry, and the arts. Allen’s engaging narrative style ...

Biographies of Working Men by Grant Allen is a compelling collection of life stories that celebrates the achievements, struggles, and perseverance of self-made individuals from humble beginnings. First published in the late 19th century, this book offers readers a window into the lives of men who, through determination, hard work, and ingenuity, rose from obscurity to make significant contributions in various fields such as science, industry, and the arts. Allen’s engaging narrative style ...

Based on research into British Millennials’ involvement in international Christian missions, this book asks why – given the trends in faith in the UK – are some still choosing to become missionaries? in British Millennials in Global Mission, Alison Allen explores how Millennial missionaries merge aspects of the evangelical Christian metanarrative with what they find in the wider British cultural discourse, discussing also their understanding and practice of “mission” and the extent to whic...

This Bookshelf Single is an excerpt from the book Opening the Heavens: Accounts of Divine Manifestations, 18201844, Second Edition.In 1965, a BYU graduate student discovered an earlier account of Joseph Smith's First Vision than the 1838 account included in History of the Church. This discovery opened the door for Church historians to search out and examine other accounts of and references to the First Vision. In this chapter, James B. Allen and John W. Welch examine each of Joseph...

Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why—What Medical Writers Say is a comprehensive and meticulously researched work that delves into the controversial role of alcohol in medicine. Compiled by Martha M. Allen, Superintendent of the Department of Medical Temperance of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, this book presents a compelling argument against the use of alcohol as a therapeutic agent. Drawing on the opinions, studies, and writings of leading medical professio...

“If all you know is the New Testament, you do not know the New Testament” - so the late New Testament scholar Martin Hengel is reputed to have said. According to the Scriptures considers the way in the New Testament writers utilized the Jewish Scriptures in order to describe, articulate and evaluate the death of Jesus, takes Hengel at his word. What Old Testament texts are quoted in the New Testament, how are they used and what might such analysis mean for the (contemporary) reader? Focusi...

In 1838, suffering from persecution, hardship, and uncertainty, members of the Quorum of the Twelve must have been astonished at the revelation that said: “And next spring, let them depart to go over the great waters, and there promulgate my gospel.” Their adventures in the British Isles are a truly epic story in Latter-day Saint missionary work — poignant, powerful, and inspiring.Men With a Mission is a carefully researched, compelling account of that work, taking us to s...

First published in 1948, Lee Allen’s history of the Reds, like Franklin Lewis’s history of the Cleveland Indians, was originally published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons. Allen narrates the historic organization’s success, beginning shortly after the Civil War with baseball’s rising popularity among Cincinnati’s elite. Eventually, as interest increased, America’s first professional baseball team was established in 1868—Cincinnati’s Red Stockings.The Cincinnati Reds chronicles each season from the ...

Mechanical Devices in the Home by Edith Louise Allen and Ida Jeanette Miller is a comprehensive exploration of the various mechanical inventions and appliances that revolutionized domestic life in the early twentieth century. The book delves into the science and engineering behind everyday household devices, offering readers a fascinating look at how technology transformed the home environment. Covering a wide range of topics, from heating and lighting systems to kitchen appliances, laundr...

The Secret Society of Mythical Creatures**The Secret Society of Mythical Creatures** follows the thrilling journey of Alex, a curious and adventurous child who stumbles upon a hidden world filled with magic and wonder. One day, Alex receives a mysterious invitation from a magical creature, leading them to join a secret society dedicated to protecting and caring for mythical beings. The society, led by the wise Griffin Guardian, is comprised of children with unique talents and a sha...

Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry: True Stories of Padre Pio, Book II is written by Diane Allen and published by Padre Pio Press. The author continued her research and study of the life and spirituality of Padre Pio for her second book on the saint who has often been referred to as "the greatest mystic of the 20th Century." She has also continued to travel to different parts of the U.S. with her husband, Deacon Ron Allen, in order to interview those who met Padre Pio and had a testimony to share...

This informative book provides a step-by-step account of the construction, from scratch, of a model railway called Dovedale. The model is operated like a real modern railway and was built entirely by the author within a strict low budget, using, wherever possible, recycled materials. Moreover, Dovedale is based on a specific prototype that exists in Buxton in Derbyshire, where freight trains run into an interchange siding, the locomotive runs round the train and then departs to a different...