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This book draws on personal writings, archival research, and oral histories to tell the story of the beginnings and expansion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles through the lens of the places where its members worshipped from 1837 to 1965. Original research has yielded many compelling accounts that together reflect an evocative aspect of the British Saints' lived history: their places of worship. In the Church's first century in the British Isles, we see how their religious devotion eclipsed the dismal realities of their often-subpar circumstances and meeting places-from cramped tents and homes to rented rooms and halls and other temporary quarters. The historical tour then settles on the 1960s, an era that saw the inauguration, development, and ultimate closure of the Church Building Programme. This institutional thrust relied on the labour of young Latter-day Saints, many of whom were recent converts who volunteered to leave their homes to construct chapels in various locations throughout the Isles. The blend of meticulous historical research with moving elements of human interest presents a unique perspective on how the Latter-day Saint faith community has grown, expanded, and developed over almost two centuries in the British Isles.

This book has been many years in coming. The Lord has required of me to do the impossible and write. I am not a writer, furthermore, I have been ridiculed my whole life for my weakness in writing. I have been humbled by the challenge to do something I know I cannot do unless the Lord, using a million of His tender mercies, helps me every step of the way. This book has been written and rewritten at least a dozen times without success. Publishers have rejected it many, many times! Actually as total failures! The purpose of this is not to share my life history, but to give brief insights of my journey that lead me, (out of sheer desperation) to a system of studying the scriptures effectively, in order to truly receive PERSONAL answers to prayers, inspiration, and guidance through the words in the scriptures.

Meet Teddy the brown bear and Freddy the black bear-two lovable forest friends who share one big thing in common: their endless love for honey! But when they both reach for the same hive, their sticky situation leads to something even sweeter-a magical partnership with bees, a barter market full of forest creatures, and a clever new way to trade using nuts, berries, and... certificates? Told across more than 30 beautifully illustrated spreads in a soft watercolor style, Sweet Bear Co. introduces young readers to big ideas like: Friendship and cooperation Bartering and trade Teamwork between animals and nature And even an adorable introduction to money and economy! With the wise Owl Olwin keeping records, Queen Beatrice guarding the hives, and a mischievous raccoon learning a lesson along the way, this cozy and thoughtful story will delight children and spark curiosity about how the world works. Perfect for ages 4-8, this is a storybook that teaches through storytelling-without losing a single drop of fun (or honey).

Aboard the Starblazer, Astro boys Jake and Eli set course for the mesmerizing adventures, they marvel at the Nebulas beauty, they discover a ghostly, derelict ship and decide to explore it despite Elis reservations about potential dangers, inside, they uncover the tragic fate of its crew, who were stranded by a strange energy entity, Realizing the threat, they rush to escape as the entity pursues them, with adrenaline surging, they reach the airlock and manage to seal themselves inside just in time, Eli quickly engages the ship engines and they make a narrow escape from the erie encounter, relieved and exhilarated, the boys bond over their adventure, leaving the haunted ship nebulas colors behind.

More Grace is the fifth novel in the Church Doors series of Author Sylvia Brown-Roberts. It continues the story of NikkiMac, a teacher in an urban school district. She’s a faithful member of a local church congregation, and is happily married to the assistant minister. She and her best friends Jacee and Anna Maria face the challenges and rewards of walking in faith. They deal with child protection, romance, compassion, childbirth, cultural differences, evangelism, loyalty, verbal assaults, jealousy, depression, and joy. They and the other church members may fall, but they won’t quit the faith.

1,260 individuals over the age of 35 across the U.S. whose total 2019 charitable donations ranged from $2,000 to $20,000 were asked about their giving habits in April 2020. We found that midlevel donors countered national trends, in that they gave generously and consistently, well before their retirement years, and while there was a disconnect between satisfaction and knowledge of impact, donors were open to learning how to be more thoughtful and effective.

The nonprofit sector in the U.S. and much of the world is experiencing an erosion of donations from small- and mid-level donors with increasing influence from affluent donors, raising concerns about a less democratic and more financially volatile sector. Understanding small- and mid-level donors' satisfaction with their charitable giving is key to ensuring they remain active supporters of the nonprofit sector. This novel qualitative study surveyed 153 U.S.-based donors aged 35 and older who gave up to $20,000 to charity in the past year. A minority--about two in five--of respondents reported overall satisfaction with their charitable giving, with a similar number reporting being somewhat satisfied and about one in six indicating low satisfaction. Feelings of dissatisfaction stemmed primarily from a sense of ineffectiveness; however, most respondents indicated interest in learning how to be more effective with their giving.

In the past two decades, the influence of midlevel charitable donors--defined in this study as donating between $2,000 and $20,000 in a year--has declined as that of major donors increased. In response, this study aimed to better understand midlevel donors by examining their approaches to charitable giving and the extent to which they give to high-impact organizations. We analyzed descriptive statistics and multivariate probit models using a novel study of 1,260 midlevel donors. We found that respondents were least likely to give in response to fundraising appeals and most likely to give to organizations that worked on causes or issues they cared most about. The more they gave to causes they cared most about, the more they gave to high-impact organizations. Our results suggest that the key to helping midlevel donors give more effectively is to first help them to identify what issues they are most passionate about.

Church Doors Book 4: Won’t Quit! is the fourth novel in Author Sylvia Brown-Roberts’s Church Doors series. It continues the story of Nikolis McQuaige- called NikkiMac- a teacher in Trenton, NJ. She’s a faithful member of a local congregation when she marries Adam Greene, the assistant minister. The couple’s wedding is warm and glorious, and everyone in attendance celebrates their union. All is well, until the day a woman from Adam’s past appears at the church building with a young teen and claims Adam is the girl’s father. At first, NikkiMac and Adam don’t agree about how to handle this, and their blissful new marriage is attacked by the strain. But when they turn to God through faith in Christ, they find the truth and a sound resolution. NikkiMac and friends Jacee and Anna Maria continue to be active in the congregation. Along with other church members, they witness and experience joy, church drama, faithfulness, hypocrisy, patience, immorality, kindness, and love. In Church Doors Book 4: Won’t Quit! NikkiMac’s gritty urban community and the local congregation press on. In spite of obstacles and her occasional missteps, NikkiMac trusts God’s grace and grows in faith. NikkiMac won’t quit.

A devotional for Christian Singles: Solid scriptural encouragement and reflection for Christians who find themselves in single status. This book addresses topics such as dating, loneliness, finding spiritual purpose, single-parenting, and singles ministry.

The ladies dictionary, being a general entertainment for the fair-sex was published on 19 March 1694 by John Dunton. No compiler was named on the title page, but the dedication by 'the author' addressed 'to the Ladies, Gentlewomen, and Others, of the Fair-Sex' was signed 'N. H.' The book offers around 1950 lexical and encyclopaedic entries, the great majority excerpted either verbatim or with some degree of abridgement or adaptation from other published books. It was the first substantial reference book to be published in England with women as its principal target audience, and was arguably the first alphabetically-arranged encyclopaedia to be published in English. The editor's introduction in this edition starts with an overview of the publisher John Dunton, and goes on to discuss the compilers of LD; its sources; its editing, printing and proof-reading; and its advertising, publication and afterlife. It concludes with lists of primary and secondary sources (including all the identified sources of LD). The reproduction of the dictionary that follows is from the Robert H. Taylor collection at Princeton. Because LD is irregularly alphabetized, the reproduction is followed by a new index of entries in strict alphabetical order, with their sources identified.

This is a fascinating and intellectually honest work about a remarkable family that has played a major role in the history of Providence and Rhode Island. Sylvia Brown has made a tremendous contribution in writing this wonderful book. It is clearly a labor of love, and we should all be grateful to her for it. Vartan Gregorian, President of Carnegie Corporation of New York, former President of Brown University A splendid work of history---an honest, clearly written, and solidly based account of the private and public lives through four centuries of one of Americas most important and fascinating families. Gordon Wood, Pulitzer Prize for History, Alva O. Way University Professor and Professor of History Emeritus at Brown University What fuels a familys compulsion for philanthropy? Self-interest? A feeling of guilt? A sense of genuine altruism? Charitable giving is such an intrinsic part of American culture that its story deserves to be told, not in a dry, academic tome but through the tale of a colorful, multifaceted family. Since 1638, the Browns of Rhode Island have provided community leaders in one of the nations most idiosyncratic states. In the 18th century, they excelled at maritime commerce, were pioneers of the American industrial revolution, and adorned their hometown of Providence with public buildings, churches, and a university. In the 19th century, they pioneered the modern notion that universities can be forces for social good. And, in the 20th century, they sought to transform the human experience through great art and architecture. Over three hundred years, the Browns also wrestled with societys toughest issuesslavery, immigration, child labor, the dispossessedand with their own internal family tensions. Author Sylvia Brown tells the story of the ten generations of Browns that came before her with warmth and lucidity. Today, in an era of wealth creation and philanthropic innovation not seen since the Gilded Age, Grappling with Legacy provides fascinating insights into a unique aspect of Americas heritage.

Are holiness standards relevant for the 21st-century church? This book uses the author's testimony to explore the relevance of holiness standards and whether dress standards are scriptural or legalism. The author, Sylvia Brown, shares her journey about why she walked away from holiness standards and what God revealed to her during her journey. Regardless of which side of the debate you are on, this book is worth reading as an opportunity to ponder all the relevant sides of the equation.

It's always said that true love, that forever type of love, comes when you least expect it. It sweeps you off your feet; it takes your breath away, it comforts your heart with contentment that can be seen from everyone around you, but for Diane Dupree, that was far from the case. Not only did she fear love but an "it's in the bag" zoning board hearing becomes her worst nightmare. Enter Christopher Molina a hot shot, handsome, and passionate attorney who wants to do nothing but make Diane's life miserable, or so she thinks. Through legal battles, self-reflection, past mistakes and surprise encounters you will receive a firsthand look at Diane Dupree, what makes her tick, and her struggle to find that "when I say forever" love that she sees others around her experience.

We all want to be happy. For many, that includes a loving relationship with someone. Fortunate ones find that person. Those even more fortunate have friends who want the best for them, too. Behind and Beyond Church Doors: Promises, the third of author Sylvia Brown-Robertss Church Doors series, tells us the story of Nikolis McQuaigecalled NikkiMaca teacher in Trenton, New Jersey. Shes a single woman in her early forties. NikkiMac has been a faithful member of a local church congregation for several years. Her blossoming relationship with assistant minister Adam Greene brightens her days. For the first time in her life, shes dating a man according to Gods boundaries. NikkiMac wonders if marriage is in their future or if some dark issues from the past or present conflicts will stand in their way? Can any relationship withstand her best friend Jacees need to compete for NikkiMacs attention with a new friend or Sister Chloes attempt to destroy her reputation in the church? Or the threat from a dangerous character from her childhood who forces his way back into NikkiMacs life? In Behind and Beyond Church Doors: Promises, NikkiMacs gritty urban community and the local congregation hum with joy and obstacles, but through it all, she relies on Gods grace to love, care for, and forgive others. Its a lesson we all should learn.

The Spacious Margin: Eighteenth-Century Printed Books and the Traces of their Readers draws from the holdings of the Bruce Peel Special Collections Library at the University of Alberta, presenting an array of readerly interactions with books in the form of annotations, improvements, corrections, ornamentation, and suggestive wear-and-tear. In this scholarly catalogue, Brown and Considine describe and contextualize the notable physical traces of readership and circulation for each of the 62 items displayed in the accompanying exhibition (The Spacious Margin, Bruce Peel Special Collections Library, 5 October 2012 - 15 February 2013). The result is a snapshot of the life of books and readers in the eighteenth century: in the British Isles and beyond, from the modestly literate users of well-thumbed dictionaries to learned critics of canonical poets and contemporary philosophers.

Nikolis McQuaige (NikkiMac) is forty years old, single, female, and a Christian. Like many of us, she has a colorful history, but, she knows that her sins were forgiven when she came to Christ ten years ago. Although shes determined to live a faithful Christian life, Nikolis experiences a tug-of-war between the flesh and the spirit. Sometimes, she doesnt measure up to what God expects of her, but, she gets right back up when she falls. Over time, she may realize that faithful Christian living is not achieved by willpower alone, but by a dependence upon God. Along the way, youll meet some of the warm, spirited, and often humorous members of the church where she worships. Its urban neighborhood provides soulsaving challenges to the church, but, the faithful members must press on. Will Nikolis stay out of her own way and let God direct her steps? Her account of what goes on Behind Church Doors is an intriguing look at how imperfect people travel the pathway to a perfect God. Join the journey!

This book tells what the first year after childbirth is REALLY all about--physically, emotionally, sexually.