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Language
English
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"Our One Common Country explores the most critical meeting of the Civil War. Given short shrift or overlooked by many historians, the Hampton Roads Conference of 1865 was a crucial turning point in the War between the States. In this well written and highly documented book, James B. Conroy describes in fascinating detail what happened when leaders from both sides came together to try to end the hostilities. The meeting was meant to end the fighting...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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When peace seems distant, Ann Swindell finds tremendous encouragement from the faith stories of men and women in the Bible. Through 40 faith-stirring devotional readings, Ann's hope is that you will start to experience the peace of knowing that the same God who sustained those in the Bible is doing the same for you—even today.
Author
Publisher
Plough Pub. House
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
xiv, 248 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Arnold, who has traveled to places such as Chiapas, Haiti and Baghdad on peace missions, notes that "our culture is awash in the language of peace" to the point that the word is almost a cliche. To find the peace of which Jesus spoke, Arnold provides 15 "stepping stones, " including simplicity, silence, surrender, prayer, trust, forgiveness, gratitude, honesty, humility, obedience, decisiveness, repentance, conviction, realism and service.
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2006.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Presents a myriad of viewpoints, so that modern readers can begin to grasp the complexities of war and its impact. Such stories give voice to the individuals who fight and are fought against, who are injured, who suffer on the battlefield and at home, and who, inevitably, can no longer speak for themselves. Examines dominant and recurring subthemes in the literature of war; including survival, terrorism, leadership, and genocide.
Author
Publisher
Berkley Boooks
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
Berkley trade paperback edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 253 pages ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"Finding serenity every day ... in the everyday things we do. It can be a challenge to reach a calm and relaxed mindset, especially in our modern world. But in Shortcuts to Inner Peace, Ashley Davis Bush helps readers learn how to hit the pause button amidst the chaos with a spirit of mindfulness-linking fast, easy, and restorative respites to ordinary everyday activities. Once people begin to integrate these shortcuts into their daily lives, they...
18) Healing words
Author
Publisher
F.H. Revell Co
Pub. Date
[1961]
Physical Desc
159 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Author
Language
English
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Description
Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?--
20) The iron giant
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Language
English
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"A strange creature stalks the land, eating barbed wire and devouring tractors and plows. The farmers are mystified--and afraid. And then they glimpse him in the night: the Iron Giant, taller than a house, with glowing headlight eyes and an insatiable taste for metal. The hungry giant must be stopped at any cost. Only a young boy named Hogarth is brave enough to befriend the Iron Giant and lead him to a safe home. And only Hogarth knows where to turn...
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