Jumping the UK rat race and moving to southern Spain.

While scholars, media, and the public may be aware of a few extraordinary government raids on religious communities, such as the U.S. federal raid on the Branch Davidians in 1993, very few people are aware of the scope of these raids or the frequency with which they occur. Inspired by the Texas State raid on the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-day Saints in 2008, authors Stuart A. Wright and Susan J. Palmer decided to collect data on all the raids of this kind that have taken place in West...

"Optical Projection: The Projection of Lantern Slides" by Lewis Wright and Russell Stuart Wright delves into the fascinating world of optical projection, focusing on the historical and technical aspects of lantern slides. The authors explore the evolution of projection techniques, detailing how lantern slides were used for educational and entertainment purposes. With a blend of practical advice and historical context, the book serves as a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts and professiona...

On February 28, 1993, the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) launched the largest assault in its history against a small religious community in central Texas. One hundred agents armed with automatic and semi automatic weapons invaded the compound, purportedly to execute a single search and arrest warrant. The raid went badly; four agents were killed, and by the end of the day the settlement was surrounded by armored tanks and combat helicopters. After a fifty-one...

In April 2008, state police and child protection authorities raided Yearning for Zion Ranch near Eldorado, Texas, a community of 800 members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (FLDS), a polygamist branch of the Mormons. State officials claimed that the raid, which was triggered by anonymous phone calls from an underage girl to a domestic violence hotline, was based on evidence of widespread child sexual abuse. In a high-risk paramilitary operation, 439 children wer...

In April 2008, state police and child protection authorities raided Yearning for Zion Ranch near Eldorado, Texas, a community of 800 members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (FLDS), a polygamist branch of the Mormons. State officials claimed that the raid, which was triggered by anonymous phone calls from an underage girl to a domestic violence hotline, was based on evidence of widespread child sexual abuse. In a high-risk paramilitary operation, 439 children ...

This is a carefully researched and completely rewritten version of Adelaide Fries’s 1949 history that traced the Forsyth story from its Moravian beginnings through the joining of Winston and Salem and concluded with a forward look to Wake Forest College as a key to future cultural growth. The authors emphasize the contributions of the county beyond the city limits, reflecting the growing social and economic importance of the suburban and rural area in the past twenty-five years.Ori...

**Switch on your metal detector, grab your compass, and follow the clues. It’s time for YOU to do some treasure hunting of your own! Because X marks the spot . . . or does it?Perfect for fans of Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid, this nonfiction adventure book will have 6-9 year-olds wanting to travel the world.**Following a trail of intriguing clues, take an epic journey around the world and discover heart-stopping true stories of...

In this book, readers will enjoy a fascinating and cordial discussion between N. T. Wright and Simon Gathercole on the meaning and nature of the doctrine of atonement. These two highly respected scholars discuss in clear and understandable language the meanings of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Their discussion explores various theories of atonement and looks closely at the Old Testament to discover Paul's meaning of his words that "Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptu...

Twelve-year-old Amy knows there’s some connection between Aunt Claire’s old dollhouse that they find in her great-grandparents’ attic and a deadly family secret from years ago. Aunt Claire seems upset about the dollhouse, which is a replica of the house they’re in, but she’s not talking. Then Amy discovers that the dolls – who look like her relatives – move! They seem to be trying to tell her something, but Aunt Claire refuses to believe her, or answer any questions. Can Amy unravel the my...

In alternating chapters, two girls narrate the story of the "haunted mansion that the Crandall's have purchased to turn into a bed and breakfast.

In this adroitly woven tale of suspense and the supernatural, Christina and her Uncle Ralph forge a reluctant but touching relationship when the young girl spends the summer in his isolated Victorian mansion. The two come together on a ghost hunt that may be linked to murders that took place in the house thirty years earlier.