The Necessity of Disinterment, Under Existing Circumstances is a compelling 19th-century treatise that addresses the urgent public health concerns surrounding burial practices in urban environments. Written in 1849 by Edwin Chadwick, a prominent social reformer and sanitary commissioner, the book meticulously examines the dangers posed by overcrowded graveyards and the resulting contamination of air and water supplies. Drawing on contemporary scientific knowledge and firsthand observations...

An undergraduate textbook for use on modules introducing the New Testament. It argues that the New Testament reflects four streams of apostolic tradition, reflected in the 4 gospels. It includes bibliographies at the end of each section to guide the reader to the most relevant areas for further research in any given subject area.

An Address to British Females on the Moral Management of Pregnancy and Labour, and Some Cursory Observations on Medical Deportment is a thoughtful and instructive guide written in the early 19th century, aimed at women navigating the profound experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. The book emphasizes the importance of moral conduct, emotional well-being, and virtuous living during pregnancy, arguing that a mother’s mental and moral state can significantly influence both her own health an...

Paul Orjala was a versatile, multi-talented man. He radiated energy; he took steps three at a time. A broom in his pianist hands moved at twice the speed of anyone else's.Paul utilized his talents to multiply churches and reach even those who were deemed unreachable. He trained thousands of leaders, from sudents in Nazarene schools to the locals on the mission field.Paul Orjala is built on the life and philosophy of this remarkable man. With his inquisitive mind and energetic spirit, Paul stu...

I decided to write this book as a tell-all, highlighting the testimonies and victories in my life that l've endured and persevered through faith. As a mother of four beautiful children, I came to realize that being chosen to become their mom meant I had to remain standing through all of life's tests and trials, ensuring that I pleased God in passing the tests, whether they were from God or man.Today, I can say that this piece is the end result of my journey in the cave.I ha...

The City Guard: A History of Company B First Regiment Infantry, N. G. C. During the Sacramento Campaign, July 3 to 26, 1894, Including a Brief History of the Company Since Its Organization March 31, 1854, to July 3, 1894, is a comprehensive historical account chronicling the storied legacy of Company B of the First Regiment Infantry, National Guard of California. This meticulously detailed volume traces the origins and evolution of the company from its founding in 1854, through decades of ...

It’s been seven months since Morgan has heard from Bailey, not since a fight on New Year’s Eve that may have ended their friendship forever. To figure out what went wrong, Morgan has some serious retracing to do, starting with a five-day stay at the beach house that started it all.Morgan reunites with her friend group at The Highview, an oceanfront house where they’ve spent every summer since they were kids. There’s Noah, who hopes that his friends trust one of his plans one final ...

For fans of We Were Liars and The Girl on the Train comes a chilling, addictive psychological thriller about a teenage girl who cannot remember the last six weeks of her life.Eighteen-year-old Jill Charron's senior trip to Italy was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. And then the accident happened. Waking up in a hospital room, her leg in a cast, stitches in her face, and a big blank canvas where the last 6 weeks should be, Jill comes to ...

The first-ever illustrated account of the explorer and cartographer's epic eighteenth-century Pacific voyages, complete with excerpts from his journals.This is history's greatest adventure story. In 1766, the Royal Society chose prodigal mapmaker and navigator James Cook to lead a South Pacific voyage. His orders were to chart the path of Venus across the sun. That task completed, his ship, the HMS Endeavour, continued to comb the southern hemisphere for the imagine...

Every woman dreams of finding the love of her life.But what do you do when yours brings baggage that can hurt you and your family?Feen Raven is often described as more than just a little bit barmy. The young 'white witch' has finally found her soulmate, but old family wounds are opened again when she finds out who he's involved with.Gavin Black is on an unhappy errand that forces him to reconnect with his estranged mother. All he wa...

Landscape designer Michael Cooke presents five of his superbly designed gardens, including his own, which are illustrated by the lyrically beautiful photographs of coauthor Brigid Arnott. The selected landscapes encapsulate the characteristics he considers vital in the making of a truly beautiful, liveable garden. They have a distinct 'voice' of their own, reflecting not only the personality and style of the owners, but also the longstanding relationship and emotional connection between th...

All she wants is a roof over her head...After her plans to elope with her married lover fall through, Rachel Kivell is broken-hearted, and saddened that she must remain in her small Cornish mining town, with all of its dark secrets.But her brooding is put to an end when the loving but childlike Alice Bowden turns up on her doorstep. Poor orphaned Alice has nowhere to go, but Rachel cannot see herself taking on the responsibilities of a child. Can she put he...