This “Testament” is an account of a vocation lived under changing skies, interpreted through a scriptural metaphor. In the book of Job, a person of substance loses everything, endures misunderstanding, keeps his faith, and ultimately discovers restoration in forms unforeseen. Brian Brown illustrates how it is possible to maintain one’s own faith, without compromise, while respecting and learning from other religious traditions in the quest for a more peaceful world.

"New Forces in Old China: An Inevitable Awakening" by Arthur Judson Brown explores the transformative changes occurring in China during a period of significant social and political upheaval. Brown delves into the clash between traditional Chinese values and the emerging modern influences brought about by Western interaction. Through a series of insightful observations, he highlights the struggles of the Chinese people as they navigate the complexities of modernization while trying to prese...

"Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours" by Sir Arthur Whitten Brown is a captivating account of the pioneering transatlantic flight that changed aviation history. Brown, a skilled aviator and engineer, shares his experiences and challenges faced during this groundbreaking journey. The book delves into the technical aspects of flight, the preparation involved, and the sheer determination required to achieve such a feat. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, readers are transport...

"I am in the F.S.P. F.S.P. stands for Field Security Personnel. That is the authorized version." So begins this remarkable account of six months' service with the British Expeditionary Force in France, up to and including the terrible retreat to and evacuation from the beaches of Dunkirk at the end of May, 1940.Absorbing, affecting, thrilling, often funny, this book is very different from other war memoirs. It was the first on-the-ground account of Dunkirk to be published (in 1942)...

"How to Use the Popular Science Library; History of Science; General Index" is a comprehensive guide that serves as a valuable resource for readers interested in the evolution of scientific thought and discovery. Authored by Arthur Selwyn-Brown and Garrett Putman Serviss, this book provides an insightful overview of various scientific disciplines, making complex concepts accessible to a general audience. The authors meticulously compile a wealth of information, ensuring that readers can na...

Colonel Weatherford's Young Entry by Gordon Grand is a sparkling classic of sporting fiction — a collection of tales that celebrates the world of foxhunting, friendship, and gentlemanly adventure with wit, elegance, and nostalgic charm. First published in the 1930s, this beloved volume introduced readers to the fictional English countryside of Colonel Weatherford, Master of the Hunt, and his lively circle of friends, whose escapades capture both the discipline and...

You want to build a more diverse organization, but how will you shift your hiring practices? Learn the playbook from the world’s top talent executives and the global leader in diversity recruiting.Hiring for Diversity: The Guide to Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organization brings together the most cutting-edge practices for implementing a diversity hiring strategy that leaves your organization with a comprehensive view and an actionable plan.

The 'spellbinding' American epic.'Truly outstanding' Mail on Sunday'This is a time-spanning, genre-blurring work of storytelling magic . . . The only constants are the land and Mason's genius' Washington Post'Daniel Mason's latest novel is one of those rare books that truly deserves the description "spellbinding" ' Observer'A tapestry at once intimate and epic' TLS...

1940s Science Fiction 2 - 16 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940sTime Pussy by Isaac AsimovThe Star Mouse by Fredric BrownSanta's Return by Philip K. DickThe Wall of Darkness by Arthur C. ClarkeAnd Then—The Silence by Ray BradburyThe Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray BradburyBirkett's Twelfth Corpse by August DerlethThe Black Arts by Philip K. DickMessage From Mars by Clifford D. S...

Policymakers, civic leaders, and scholars have increasingly focused their attention over the last decade-and-a-half on the importance of voluntary participation in civil society. From George H. W. Bush's Thousand Points of Light to Bill Clinton's AmeriCorps to George W. Bush's faith-based initiatives, it is undeniable that communities are looking to increase their levels of charity and voluntarism in the provision of public goods and services.What mobilizes giving and volunteering?...

Winner of the Christopher Award and the New York City Book AwardWinner of the 2016 Wheatley Book Award in NonfictionA history of African Americans in New York City from the 1910s to 1960, told through the life of Samuel Battle, the New York Police Department’s first black officer.When Samuel Battle broke the color line as New York City’s first African American cop in the second decade of the twentieth century, he ha...

Originally published in 1998, this handbook describes the statutes and cases that defined the governance, control and authority of the provincial police forces in England and Wales at the time.For many years the complexity and range of these legal authorities had caused misunderstandings and doubt when differing aspects of police activities had been questioned. To clarify the law a major step was taken in the enactment of the Police Act 1996. The consolidating Act brought together ...