'May the eyes of Canada never be blind to that glorious light which shines upon our young national life from the deeds of those "who counted not their lives dear unto themselves"'.When World War I broke out in the summer of 1914, the Canadian chaplain Frederick George Scott volunteered for service despite his fears. He spent four long years in the trenches on the western front, where he developed close bonds with his fellow soldiers and sought to maintain his faith while the world ...

Dear Readers ... Unsuspecting Readers ... Doomed and Delight-hungry Readers! You are invited to enter this burning madhouse of words and nightmares ... To explore our 9 weird tales of mad, mind-blowing fright & fantasy!"To Kill a Mocking Demon" --- A nightmare twist on the beloved American classic tale of the God-Awful and Godforsaken Gothic South …The townspeople gossip and think Boo is strange. The rumor is that his parents keep th...

Rob Roy MacGregor is the romantic outlaw who comes alive in Sir Walter Scott's classic epic of the passions and struggles of the Scottish border lands.In rich, vivid prose, Rob Roy follows the adventures of Frank Osbaldistone, who falls out of favor with his father after failing to measure up to his expectations in the world of business. Sent to stay in Scotland, Frank, an innocent, Protestant Englishman,is intrigued by the wild and noble land. He finds himself drawn to th...

Learning Brazilian Portuguese often becomes easier when learners hear the language repeatedly in clear and memorable situations. This audiobook uses short everyday stories to introduce practical vocabulary, conversational phrases and natural pronunciation in a format designed for English-speaking beginners.Most stories last only a few minutes, making the collection well suited to commuting, daily listening sessions or repeated review. The shorter structure encourages consistent exp...

Pastors play a fundamental role in churches across the globe, yet more and more are finding themselves struggling with the stress of ministry life and experiencing burnout. The consequences of pastoral burnout can be severe and impact not only individuals' physical, mental, and emotional well-being, but spillover to their families and congregations as well. Despite this increasingly common problem, the subject of pastors and their unique experiences has not been well studied. Caring for ou...

This book presents the first published accounts and evaluations of the first free market in education in the U.S., Arizona charter schools.. The charter school is fast becoming one of the most significant attempts at public education reform in this country. Over 1100 charter schools operate in twenty-seven states, with several hundred more to be added in the next two years. School Choice in the Real World looks at the charter school movement through a highly focused lens: it examines chart...

Use a master’s lost secret to pick growth companies bound for successIn 1948, legendary Columbia University professor Benjamin Graham bought a major stake in the Government Employees Insurance Corporation. In a time when no one trusted the stock market, he championed value investing and helped introduce the world to intrinsic value. He had a powerful valuation formula.Now, in this groundbreaking book, long-term investing expert Fred Martin shows you how to ...

The Chinese Buddhist canon is a systematic collection of all translated Buddhist scriptures and related literatures created in East Asia and has been regarded as one of the “three treasures” in Buddhist communities. Despite its undisputed importance in the history of Buddhism, research on this huge collection has remained largely the province of Buddhologists focusing on textual and bibliographical studies. We thus aim to initiate methodological innovations to study the transformation of t...

Embark on a literary voyage with "50+ Pirate Novels: An Ultimate Collection (Including Great Seafaring Legends)," a compendium that navigates the depths of seafaring tales, capturing the thrill and peril of the high seas with remarkable diversity. This collection assembles stories penned by some of history's most celebrated authors, offering an exquisite range of narrative styles from the gothic elements found in certain tales to the cliff-hanging adventures that stimulate the imagination....

The Jolly Roger Boxed-Set sails the high seas of literary accomplishments, bringing together a diverse array of works that celebrate the pirate theme across genres and eras. This remarkable anthology encompasses an expansive range of styles from the gothic and adventurous to the contemplative and imaginative, capturing the essence of maritime lore. Through stories that transport readers from shrouded New England coastlines to far-flung tropical archipelagos, the collection stands united un...

In 'The Jolly Roger Boxed-Set', an anthology teeming with tales of adventure and the high seas, readers embark on a journey through a panorama of narrative styles and epochs. This collection showcases the evolution of adventure literature, with works ranging from gothic to romantic, and realism to pulp fiction, thereby capturing the swashbuckling zest and perilous escapades synonymous with pirate lore. While each story stands alone in its portrayal of buoyant heroes and villains, the antho...

Set sail on a thrilling literary expedition with *The Pirate Bay Collection: History, True Stories & Most Famous Pirate Novels*, an anthology that captures the essence of nautical adventure through the ages. This collection offers an immersive foray into the tempestuous world of piracy, threading together tales of swashbuckling exploits, moral quandaries, and the eternal quest for freedom across vast, unpredictable seas. With a seamless blend of historical context and fictional imagination...