A true, century-spanning saga of terror at sea, a dramatic trial, and a mystery at long last solved . . .In 1827 the Duke of Wellington—former Commander-in-Chief of the British Army and British Prime Minister—ordered the withdrawal of British soldiers from the island of Ceylon after years of bloody conflict there. English cargo vessels, including the unarmed English Quaker ship Morning Star, were dispatched to sail to Colombo to repatriate wounded British s...

The world we live in today has digitalized to an unimaginable extent, where the old school ideas have merged well with the newer technologies. Launched in 2008, Evernote was one such addition to the technological world that was met with immense appreciation and soon gained popularity, where people could document their lives as they happened. Evernote made life easier, as with the incorporation of the latest technologies in line with the needs of the customers, a load of information...

A fresh, provocative look at the link between poetry and Christianity, both as it relates to the Bible itself as well as to Christian and religious life, by an accomplished scholar.The Bible is full of poems. In the Old Testament, there are the Psalms and the Song of Songs, the great exhortations and lamentations of the Prophets, and passages of poetry woven in throughout. In the New Testament, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven with poetic epithets such as “a t...

If you are like many others who want to stay updated with the latest technologies, and want to adapt the same as soon as it is possible for you, then Windows 8 is for you! However, it is important to know that this version differs a lot from the earlier versions developed by Microsoft. This makes it necessary to learn all the new features of Windows 8 before using it in your tablet. Along with many new features introduced in Windows 8, a few of them are replaced by advanced feature...

Now in its fourth edition, Civil Society has become a major work of reference for those who seek to understand the role of voluntary citizen action in a troubled world.Recent economic and political developments do not bode well for the theory and practice of civil society: communities are increasingly divided; inequality is on the rise; authoritarians and populists have gained a foothold even in advanced democracies; restrictions on freedom of speech and association are in...

The fundamental and very important property of inertia has never been well understood. This book shows how inertia has puzzled many scientists such as Galileo and Mach, and then presents a new theory that explains inertia for the first time, and also predicts galaxy rotation without dark matter, cosmic acceleration and some other anomalies. Further evidence for, and tests of, the theory are presented and exciting applications such as new inertial launch methods and the theoretical possibil...

A comprehensive and highly practical overview of project risk management emphasising pragmatic solutions and user-friendly methods without advanced mathematical techniquesManaging Project Risks provides a comprehensive treatment of project risk management, offering a systematic but easy-to-follow approach. This book explores critical topics that influence how risks are managed, but which are rarely found in other books, including risk knowledge management,...

A treasury of powerful sermons challenges placid pew sitters to become enthusiastic followers of Christ. Uniquely contemporary and solidly based on God's word, these messages-delivered by one of today's seasoned preachers-urge Christians to put Christ first in their daily lives.According to Dr. Ellis' message, "You can go anywhere from nowhere," there is nothing wrong with starting from the bottom or the lowest social stratum in society. You can rise from humble beginnings...

The book is a good foundation for your belief in God. You must understand key concepts of sin and the way you keep your relationship with God healthy. This book has a ton of information. One preacher said it almost has too many different topics. I want my readers to use it as a teaching tool to keep their actions and words healthy. That is apart of my favorite Bible verse. The world needs more peace and this is how you accomplish that. It starts with everybody knowing and acting on the cor...

The Shadows Within My Light: A Memoir of Discovery, Faith, and RedemptionIn the depths of despair, where addiction and chronic illness cast long shadows, a flicker of hope remains. "The Shadows Within My Light" is a raw and unflinching memoir that chronicles one veteran's harrowing journey through the darkness and into the transformative light of spiritual awakening.From the regimented life of military service to the isolating grip of addiction, th...

The “Long Middle Ages” indicates a span of time extending from Antiquity, across the Middle Ages, to the Early Modern period. The author tries to understand factors of historical continuity binding this period together and the periodic scenes of violent change that disrupted societies and traditions. The Long Middle Ages were established on classical and biblical foundations, while each generation interpreted and expanded on those origins. The cohesion of the Long Middle Ages was brought a...

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