William Booth (1829-1912), the founder of the Salvation Army, was a powerful leader and passionate preacher whose life has influenced millions. Included in this Collection are the full texts of his best-loved writings as well as his official biography: • Purity of Heart (10 chapters). • The Seven Spirits (8 chapters) • In Darkest England and the Way Out (17+ chapters) • The Training of Children (35 chapters) • The Authoritative Life of General William Booth (2...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You are about to learn some of the top techniques to improve your thinking and get to the heart of problems faster. Learning to think critically about issues that you face at work, at school and in your day to day life can vastly improve the quality of your life.Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actio...

This ladder is constructed on the plan described in the tract entitled ‘How to be Saved,’ and is intended for the use of those seeking for holiness of heart. To those who wish to use it we give the same counsel with which we commence the former, namely:Set apart a special time for its consideration, retiring for the purpose if possible into some place where you can be alone with God.Read the paper carefully and thoughtfully from start to finish, and then go through ...

The second part of the book offers a solution to these problems: Booth's plan to help lift people out of poverty through practical assistance, moral reform, and spiritual guidance. He proposes a comprehensive program to rescue the "lost" and "outcast" of society, including the establishment of homes, employment services, and educational opportunities. This vision would eventually give rise to the Salvation Army’s social work, including shelters, training programs, and other charitable serv...

With a jolt you pull your car to the side of the road, and read the job sign that can't be over one day old: New Home of ABC Inc.; General Contractor, XYZ Construction Co. You think out loud, "I knew the property had been sold," and your eyes roam over the real estate sign with the angled "sold" sticker pro claiming to all that the agent has been successful. "Thought the job would have come out on the bid list by now," you mutter as you move back onto the road and head for your office. Lat...

The discipline of fan studies is famously undisciplined. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t structured. This is the first comprehensive primer for classroom use that shows students how to do fan studies in practical terms. With contributions from a range of established and emerging scholars, coeditors Paul Booth and Rebecca Williams pull together case studies that demonstrate the wide array of methodologies available to fan studies scholars, such as auto/ethnography, immersion, interv...

This applicable book outlines instructions on how to use Wikibase, a free collaborative platform that enables research teams to manage complex, multimodal data in one shared workspace. Francesco Bailo, Emily Booth and Jennifer Williams provide a comprehensive toolkit explaining this open-source infrastructure, providing practical guidance for researchers at all technical levels, from installation to advanced workflows.Drawing on real-world case studies investigating online misinfor...

In "Gunnery in 1858: Being a Treatise on Rifles, Cannon, and Sporting Arms," William Greener offers an insightful examination of contemporary firearms technology and gunnery principles during a pivotal era in military and sporting history. With meticulous attention to detail, Greener's literary style is characterized by a blend of technical precision and accessible prose, making complex concepts comprehensible to both experts and lay readers. This treatise not only discusses the design and...

This book, first published in 1975, is a comprehensive examination of specialised strategic studies, and deals with the theoretical and policy aspects of the topic. It argues that military power is an intrinsic part of the international system, with strategy being the means by which military power may be used to achieve political objectives. Hence, given the destructiveness of modern weapons it is the prime aim of the strategic doctrines of the major powers not to wage war, but to use thei...

This indispensable book is the definitive guide to motivational interviewing (MI) for health care practitioners.When it comes to helping patients manage chronic and acute conditions and make healthier choices in such areas as medication adherence, smoking, diet, and preventive care, good advice alone is not enough. By using MI techniques, doctors, nurses, and other providers can transform conversations about change. The book shows how even the briefest clinical interaction can serv...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A keepsake collection of America’s most beloved Christmas stories.Gathered from the golden age of American storytelling, An American Christmas Treasury brings together heartwarming tales of joy, generosity, and holiday magic. Perfect for family listening and fireside evenings, these timeless stories capture the spirit of Christmas in every page.A celebration of tradition, warmth, and the...

According to Wikipedia: "The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian Church denomination that is organised in a quasi-military manner. It is well known for its social services and charitable work. The founders, William and Catherine Booth, sought to bring Christian salvation to the poor, destitute and hungry by meeting both their physical and spiritual needs. One of The Salvation Army's stated objectives is: The advancement of the Christian religion as promulgated in the religious doctrin...