The book, written under the pseudonymn, Peter Michaels, features Carol Robinson's articles for the Marianist written in 1947-1948. They offer an analysis and critique of modern life. It is the first book published from the "Collected Works" series which will put back into publication all of the known works of Carol Jackson Robinson.
This book uses empirical data gathered using ethnographic methods in two contrasting prisons to provide a rare insight into death and dying in prisons in the UK. The majority of deaths in prison custody in England and Wales result from natural causes, yet the experiences of people dying in prison and the impact of these deaths on the wider prison are under-researched areas. It provides a novel insight into the impact of deaths from natural causes on the prison as an institution and challenges existing work juxtaposing occupational philosophies of ‘care’ and ‘control’. It also identifies how end of life care is provided in prisons and the impact this has on culture and relationships shows how deaths from natural causes in prison custody ‘soften’ prison regimes, culture and relationships. It speaks to an international audience by drawing on the global literature including from the US.
A Family for Christmas": "When a handsome widower and his young boy are stranded at Joy Watson's Missouri homestead just before Christmas, the true meaning of love and family is revealed."--Page 4 of cover
An elderly family member gets caught up in playing the scam games. It starts with an e-mail from a stranger from a foreign country saying that she has won a large amount of money and all she needs to do is to send in a fee to receive it. Over a period of years, these e-mails turn into frequent phone calls and suggestions that these people are watching her and may come to her home. The scamee begins to send money, and the process begins. The amount of money starts out small and ends up being a huge amount being sent to these unknown persons. The family notices that mail being sent to the home is from unknown addresses and frequently. The first thing the family does is to approach the family member herself and ask her to stop this behavior. When this does not work, they contact business bureaus, local authorities, and other organizations. They are glad to receive the information but can't help because the scams originated from foreign countries. The scamee shows characteristics of being much like an addict because of the highs and lows she exhibits. She sells her expensive personal possessions, even her car, in order to support her habits. She goes to neighbors, even the church, and begs for donations for her cause. At one point, two friends gave her $10,000 each. The extended family becomes extremely frustrated and has run out of options to help her. Even close friends try to no avail. It continued to the end until her passing, at which time she was unhappy and lost everything.
Emmybeth Speaks is a story about a community of women who band together to help a friend and her family in crisis. Emmybeth is a wonderful little witness and narrator for this phenomenon. It is her first brush with " Girl Power" and a lesson she won't ever forget.
Three heartwarming stories of Christmas in the Wild West. A Bride and Baby for Christmas by Lauri Robinson Pregnant Hannah Olsen has made a list of Oak Grove’s eligible men. A list that Teddy White sees—and he’s not on it! Time for him to act so that both their Christmas wishes can come true. Miss Christina’s Christmas Wish by Lynna Banning Dedicated new teacher Christina Marnell feels her heart race as she watches Ivan Panovsky chop wood for the school. She had ruled marriage out, but Christmas is a time when miracles can happen… A Kiss from the Cowboy by Carol Arens Kitson James and Livy York both have secrets, but can their love overcome the lies they’ve told? A Christmas kiss might help…
From Waif To Gentleman's Wife — Julia Justiss When a destitute governess faints on Sir Edward Greaves' threshold, chivalry demands that he offer her temporary shelter. However, the desire Ned feels when he catches her in his arms isn't at all gentlemanly... With her large, troubled eyes and slender frame, Joanna Merrill calls to something deep inside this guarded man. For one who has purposely shunned the conniving beauties of London society, just how much is Ned risking by having this intriguing woman under his roof? Christmas Cowboy Kisses A Family For Christmas — Carolyn Davidson When a handsome widower and his young boy are stranded at Joy Watson's Missouri homestead just before Christmas the true meaning of love and family is revealed. A Christmas Miracle — Carol Arens Laira Lynne is striving to save her beloved town. New arrival Rayne Lantree is the only man with the power to make her dream come true...if he'll just believe in a little Christmas magic! Christmas With Her Cowboy — Lauri Robinson Ranch hand Tanner Maxwell is not pleased that Anna Hagan has returned to the Double Bar for Christmas. But the girl he once knew has grown up. She knows what she wants — and he's right in the line of fire!
Harlequin® Historical brings you three new titles for one great price, available now for a limited time only from October 1 to October 31! This Harlequin® Historical bundle includes Christmas Cowboy Kisses by Carolyn Davidson, Carol Arens and Lauri Robinson, The Master of Stonegrave Hall by Helen Dickson and A Date with Dishonor by Mary Brendan. Look for six compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Historical!
Three heartwarming stories of Christmas in the Wild West. A Bride and Baby for Christmas by Lauri Robinson Pregnant Hannah Olsen has made a list of Oak Grove’s eligible men. A list that Teddy White sees—and he’s not on it! Time for him to act so that both their Christmas wishes can come true. Miss Christina’s Christmas Wish by Lynna Banning Dedicated new teacher Christina Marnell feels her heart race as she watches Ivan Panovsky chop wood for the school. She had ruled marriage out, but Christmas is a time when miracles can happen... A Kiss from the Cowboy by Carol Arens Kitson James and Livy York both have secrets, but can their love overcome the lies they’ve told? A Christmas kiss might help...
Originally published as a series titled "Eight Keys to the Kingdom" in the Ave Maria magazine for nine consecutive weeks in 1962 as a series on the beatitudes and the gifts of the Holy Ghost. The subsequent two works, "The Poor in Spirit", and "The Meek", included as chapters 10 and 11, were small pamphlets written in 1963.
Our ALL-SUFFICIENT GOD: Beyond Suffering in the Book of Job invites you to lift your eyes higher and higher. See not only the hand of God and what He does, but also the face of God and His character as He reveals Himself in the book of Job. The authors take this often neglected and overlooked book of the Bible, separate it from its usual theme of suffering and show the enduring truths of God's character. Is God in control over all? Is God just? Is God loving? Is God all-knowing and all-wise? Job and his friends grappled with these questions. Like them, what we believe about God shapes our interpretation of God's dealings with us and with others and determines our actions. In the midst of his suffering, all Job had was faith in his God. At times, this God-tested, enduring faith looked rough, crude and raw, yet it endured. Through the experience, God revealed to Job and subsequently to us His attributes of sovereignty, providence, lovingkindness, justice, omniscience and wisdom. This guided, 13-week Bible study will help you appreciate God's worthiness to be loved, trusted, worshiped and served in all circumstances. As you have a fresh encounter with the book of Job, you will be encouraged to develop character like Job's that pleases God. You will learn to speak rightly about God and to benefit from greater intimacy with Him when troubles come. While this guidebook takes care in the areas of hermeneutics and theology, it is also practical for Christian living and personal devotion. It includes a three-act play, background material, word studies and weekly review questions. The first two lessons take the student through the entire book in an overview that gives the big picture and chronology of events. It is suitable for both individual and group studies. Lesson 3 addresses the circumstances surrounding Job's losses. The student is asked to evaluate her own personal losses and her response to adversity in her own life and in the lives of others. Lesson 4 identifies problems related to comforting those in grief. The student will be challenged to assess her beliefs about God's role in suffering and prosperity. She will develop biblical comforting skills. Lesson 5 scrutinizes Job's lifestyle as a God-fearer. The student will become sensitized to upholding God's reputation. She will develop strategies for turning away from temptation and evil. Lessons 6 through 8 highlight some of God's attributes that are displayed in the book of Job. Lesson 6 focuses on God's sovereignty. In studying Job's complaints against God's justice in Lesson 7, the student must consider the justification for any complaint of her own against God's justice. Lesson 8 explores God's dealings with the wicked and the righteous. Lesson 9 explores Job's response to suffering. The student will learn how to respond to God's dealings by trusting Him. Lesson 10 explains the continuity from the Old Testament through the New Testament of God's great salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. The student will write an explanation of Old Testament and New Testament faith and will develop evangelism skills. Lesson 11 gives Elihu's perspective on Job's suffering. The student will learn principles for interpreting suffering from a God-centered perspective. Through an assignment to interview a mature Christian who has endured troubles, she will understand how she can know the Lord more deeply through troubles. Lesson 12 relates God speaking to and restoring Job. This enjoyable climax to Job's trials gives the student an opportunity to see God afresh and to identify how her thoughts have changed through studying the book of Job. The Finale validates the God-centered intent of the study. The section wraps up the answers to the four pivotal questions posed in the Preface that the student is to consider throughout the study.
The beloved traditional English Christmas carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” has been delightfully adapted to reflect aspects of the richly varied cultures and traditions of Native American tribes from different parts of the US. Author Gary Robinson presents a cultural background for each day’s gift in an easy-to-understand manner, placing the adapted song lyrics in the context of these tribal cultures. Jesse Hummingbird’s vibrant illustrations capture the imagination. As a companion to the popular book Native American Night Before Christmas by the same author and illustrator, these editions are wonderful additions to holiday books for children.
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