In this novel, Terence Clarke dramatically intermingles the story of Nobel-Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda's escape from Chile in 1949 with events from Neruda's life, both before and after the Communist poet crossed the Andes to reach safety in Argentina. Clarke gives full credit to the men and animals who helped turn a dilettante into a mountain man. The chapters about Neruda's wife, Delia, twenty years his senior, sympathetically trace a woman who never loses faith that...

Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. LXVIII, September 1910: The Site of the Terminal Station. Paper No. 1157 is a comprehensive and detailed technical paper that explores the selection, planning, and engineering considerations involved in determining the site for a major terminal station. Authored by J. Vipond Davies and presented to the American Society of Civil Engineers, this work delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by civil engineers and city planner...

A Newly Discovered System of Electrical Medication, authored by Daniel Clark, is a pioneering 19th-century treatise that explores the therapeutic applications of electricity in medicine. First published in 1869, the book presents a comprehensive and systematic approach to using electrical currents for the treatment of various diseases and ailments. Clark, drawing from his own clinical experience and experimentation, details the principles underlying electrical medication, including the nat...

Forbes Watson, art commentator for the New York Evening Post and New York World, was probably best known as the editor of The Arts, the liveliest and most influential art magazine of the 1920s. He quickly gained a reputation as an outspoken ally of progressive American artists and a caustic annihilator of those who got in their way. This charming, confrontational connoisseur, with a knack for offending officialdom, captivated readers and attracted loyal adherents. This same anti-a...

The Ideal Cookery Book: A Reliable Guide for Home Cooking (Third Edition) is a comprehensive and practical culinary guide designed for both novice and experienced home cooks. Featuring 249 carefully curated recipes, this classic volume offers a wide array of dishes that range from simple everyday meals to more elaborate fare suitable for special occasions. Each recipe is presented with clear, step-by-step instructions, ensuring reliable results and making the art of home cooking accessible...

An Exciting, adventurous Western that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Fifteen-year-old Stevie Watson rides for the Pony Express in 1860 and finds danger and challenges onevery trail along the way as he sprints between stations. During an attack by Kiowa Indians atHorse Creek, Stevie reflects on his life and the experiences that brought him to this point.Wounded and frightened, he remembers the family he misses ...

A short story collection, all of which take place in the city of San Francisco."It is an odd thing, but everyone who disappears is said to be seen at SanFrancisco. It must be a delightful city and possess all the attractions of thenext world." ―Oscar Wilde

Behold the Lamb of God is a collection of many previously unpublished articles and sermons by J. Reuben Clark, Jr. President Clark, an avid student of the gospel and a counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1933 to 1961, probes the ministry and teachings of Jesus Christ. He shares insights into the Lord's character and personality and urges Latter-day Saints to develop a close, personal relationship with Him.

In nonprofit organizations, staff development is increasingly crucial, but lack of resources leads many nonprofit leaders to believe that effective feedback systems are unattainable. However, nonprofits can implement effective feedback through their organizations by taking advantage of the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) model. Using this system, you can give effective feedback that will help your nonprofit achieve its mission.

Jim Clarke draws on his forty-two years of experience in pastoral ministry to explore common questions and struggles faced by most of us in daily life: relationships, meaning, work, faith issues, prayer, money, aging, understanding God’s ways, bringing faith to life and life to faith, etc. Each chapter begins with a question culled from his studies and professional training, as well as from parishioners and students. As always, Fr. Jim brings the abstract down to earth as he writes in a co...

Herbalist Demetria Clark shares her wealth of knowledge and experience to provide a practical guide for dealing with common childhood health issues. Both parents and health practitioners alike will find immense value in these time-tested, safe herbal therapies. Easy-to-use, the comprehensive manual offers a treasury of practical recipes for reliable, age-appropriate remedies; insight into why medicinal herbs are effective, and which conditions they treat; advice on gathering, preserving, a...

The American Railway: Its Construction, Development, Management, and Appliances is a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the American railroad system at the height of its influence in the late nineteenth century. Edited by Thomas Curtis Clarke and first published in 1889, this seminal work brings together contributions from leading engineers, managers, and experts of the era, offering readers an in-depth look at every facet of railway operation and technology. The book delves in...