A new and much-needed history of one of America's most important religious movements . . . from before the Civil War to after Civil Rights to Barack Obama." —Barry Hankins, Professor of History, Baylor UniversityThe global crises of child labor, alcoholism and poverty were all brought to our attention through the social gospel movement. Its impact on American society makes it one of the most influential developments in American religious history.Christopher ...

Frances Willard (1839-1898) was one of the most prominent American social reformers of the late nineteenth century. As the long-time president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), Willard built a national and international movement of women that campaigned for prohibition, women's rights, economic justice, and numerous other social justice issues during the Gilded Age. Emphasizing what she called "Do Everything" reform, Willard became a central figure in international movement...

Frances Willard (1839–1898) was one of the most prominent American social reformers of the late nineteenth century. As the long-time president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), Willard built a national and international movement of women that campaigned for prohibition, women's rights, economic justice, and numerous other social justice issues during the Gilded Age. Emphasizing what she called "Do Everything" reform, Willard became a central figure in international movement...

As in so many fields of scientific endeavour following the molecular biology revo lution, our knowledge of the role of radicals not only in pathological states, but in basic physiology has developed exponentially. Indeed, our evolving concepts have, like so many political parties, been forced into dramatic "V-turns" and contortions. Within our working lives, we have had to debate whether radicals made any con tribution to any pathology, whilst now it is difficult not to entertain the view ...

BUILD WEALTH WITH REAL ESTATEIs real estate part of your investment portfolio? Why not? Real estate is one of the strongest assets to create wealth.The authors grew their multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio by starting as penniless yet frugally savvy college kids because they figured out how to use leverage and common financial tools to grow their real estate assets.Chris and Céline walk you through their winning strategy so you can get started on your own rea...

This book is the seventh and final volume in the Global Story of Christianity series. The volume's chapters, written by major scholars in the field, spotlight vital episodes and themes for understanding the historical development of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Serving as an accessible text for students and an informative volume for scholars, the book provides new insights into Christianity's development in North America, offering fresh perspectives on topics frequently ov...

Normal0falsefalsefalseMicrosoftInternetExplorer4Through a Glass Darkly is a collection of essays by scholars who argue that Baptists are frequently misrepresented, by outsiders as well as insiders, as members of an unchanging monolithic sect.In contemporary discussions of religious denominations, it is often fashionable and easy to make bold claims regarding the history, beliefs, and practices of certain groups. Select versions of Baptist history have been used to ...

Thirteen tales of horror designed to haunt your sleep!Enter a collection of chilling volumes where darkness reigns and fear is a constant companion. Each of the Anthologies of the Damned brings together more than a dozen master storytellers per book, each weaving a unique and terrifying tale that will leave you jumping at shadows.Imagine Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark but written for grownups. Babysitter slashers, classic vampires, an author descending into madness, and ...

This book introduces contemporary Buddhists from across Asia and from various walks of life. Eschewing traditional hagiographies, the editors have collected sixty-six profiles of individuals who would be excluded from most Buddhist histories and ethnographies. In addition to monks and nuns, readers will encounter artists, psychologists, social workers, part-time priests, healers, and librarians as well as charlatans, hucksters, profiteers, and rabble-rousers—all whose lives reflect changes...

In stories both absurd and all-too-real, Christopher Evans paints a portrait of the uncanniness of modern life.The president of a holistic dog food company is haunted by a pop song from her past. Nine siblings band together to raise themselves after parental abandonment. A domestic argument reveals a woman’s supernatural gift. A failing musician finds his calling soundtracking another man’s life.Christopher Evans's stories are people with strays — those who...

It's just a fantasy role-playing game. Until the game becomes reality . . .Friday night is games night. But one special Friday, Paul and his four friends are transported into the heart of their own game, to the strange, bleak land of Xhandarre . . .Where reality vanishes, and the five players assume new and exciting identities - with new and exciting power.Where hostile tree dwellers, predatory birds, and flesh-eating werewolves lash out from darkened shadows.

Britain has fallen to the technological might of the Aztec Empire whose armies have rampaged across the globe. Now, for the first time in a millennium, the British are a subject race.Inevitably there is resistance - and among those determined to fight the invaders is Princess Catherine, elder daughter of the British monarch. But she is torn between her patriotism and her growing involvement, political and personal, with the Aztecs - and with one Aztec in particular. Then her sister...