Presents a collection of primary documents by African Americans describing their experiences and perspectives of the Civil War.

Jake Wilson once sought to replace the loss of his father with many vices including alcohol, drugs, and women. But Jake eventually turns his life around and becomes the man God always wanted him to be. Now, he and his wife, Terry, have formed a family centered on faith, love, and, most importantly, hope. As he opens his heart and home to his two daughters through a custody agreement, Jake has no idea that he is about to discover the answers to the challenges that still plague him from his past. As Jakes daughters slowly acclimate to living with a new family, Jake finds solace in his Bible study group. With his family of six packed in a three-bedroom apartment, Jake has no choice but to push his financial misgivings aside and begin searching for a larger home. Soon after he places his trust in the Lord through prayer, Jake stumbles onto an old farmhouse in desperate need of renovation and secretly wonders if the ramshackle dwelling is the answer to his prayers. In this inspirational tale, a man embarks on an emotional journey through his past, present, and futureand soon discovers that God always has a plan.

This second edition of Havana-Merida-Chicago is an autobiography which narrates - from human, psychological, sociological, and religious standpoints – how a Cuban scientist was raised in a communist environment, believed in it, was deceived by its dictatorial procedures, and escaped from it. The manuscript is also grounded on economic and political bases. It is an inspiring story of perseverance to succeed in life. “The book is more than just a personal story: It is a metaphor for the power of freedom and the human spirit that eventually brings demise to repressive rule” Stanley L. Brue, egregious economist co-author of the book Macroeconomics, widely used as a textbook in business departments of American universities.

Can psychology and religion engage in constructive dialogue ? Has psychology a contribution to make in Christian formation ? These are some of the issues addressed in this volume, marking 25 years of the Institute of Psychology of the Gregorian University. The twenty articles which make up the work offer essential insights into how psychology and religion can meet and interact constructively, at the level of theory and of practice. These insights are presented in the context of an overall Christian anthropology which continues to develop and to further refine its practical applications. The contributions are divided into four sections - theory and method, dialogue between psychology and other disciplines, applications in different cultures, and concrete experiences of applying a psychologically-informed Christian anthropology in the educational setting. The balanced approach presented in this work makes it both a serious instrument of study and a valuable point of reference for the educator. Its constant reference to a Christian conception of the person will help avoid short-sighted pragmatism.

Canadian news reports are riddled with accounts of Access to Information requests denied and government reports released with large swaths of content redacted. The Unfulfilled Promise of Press Freedom in Canada offers a vast array of viewpoints that critically analyze the application and interpretation of press freedom under the Charter of Rights. This collection, assiduously put together by editors Lisa Taylor and Cara-Marie O’Hagan, showcases the insights of leading authorities in law, journalism, and academia as well as broadcasters and public servants. The contributors explore the ways in which press freedom has been constrained by outside forces, like governmental interference, threats of libel suits, and financial constraints. These intersectional and multifaceted lines of inquiry provide the reader with a 360-degree assessment of press freedom in Canada while discouraging complacency among Canadian citizens. After all, an informed citizenry is a free citizenry.

Flying Free thoroughly covers the background of the Worldwide Church Of God (WCG) cult â its history, leadership, doctrines, beliefs and its membership. This book contains never previously published research explaining Herbert Armstrongâs Holiness Quaker upbringing. It also includes extensive research on the WCGâs comparison to a cult, and the characteristics that actually define a cult. Flying Free documents the impact of the Armstrong teachings on individual lives, but then goes on to show a priceless freedom â found in life beyond fundamentalism.Flying Free is a valuable, practical resource for ex-WCG members and for relatives or friends attempting to come to terms with the reality of loved ones joining a cult. It should serve as a warning to those contemplating entering a fundamentalist church. The book also includes a balanced assessment of the origins of the Bible, the authority of the Bible, and an appraisal of organised Christianityâs influence on the individual Christian.

From Labels to Liberation: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Freedom In 'From Labels to Liberation,' author Mohsen Khajeh shares an inspiring and deeply personal story of a courageous journey from a world defined by labels to a life of liberation, faith, and freedom. Born in Iran, where societal and governmental labels automatically categorized him as a Muslim, Khajeh navigates a path of self-discovery, challenging the expectations placed upon him. In his teenage years, Khajeh finds his true religion in Christianity, a decision that not only defies the labels society imposed on him but also comes with severe consequences in the eyes of the Iranian regime. As he embraces his newfound faith, he experiences a profound sense of comfort, peace, and forgiveness, and his life is transformed in remarkable ways. However, his journey is far from over. The exploration of his faith takes him on a quest to understand the role of fear in Islam and the history of conquests, shedding light on the stark contrast between his newly adopted beliefs and those he left behind. Khajeh's faith journey is more than a personal transformation; it becomes a mission to extend the hand of faith and love to others who may seek the same comfort, peace, security, and freedom he has found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. With genuine compassion, he engages with both Muslims and atheists, inviting them to explore Christianity with open hearts and minds. In a gripping narrative, 'From Labels to Liberation' also delves into the political landscape of Iran, where the government's oppression is religious, tightly intertwined with politics, control, and fear. Khajeh's escape to Sweden in pursuit of a democratic government, free from religious entanglements, is marked by threats, harassment, and challenges, but his commitment to justice, human rights, and a free Iran remains unwavering. This powerful and thought-provoking book is a testament to the strength of faith, the hope of self-discovery, and the unwavering pursuit of justice. Mohsen Khajeh's story will resonate with readers from all walks of life, inspiring them to question labels, embrace their faith, and advocate for a more just and free world.

The essence of this book is to show how the town that William lives in, got him sectioned in 1989, simply for writing a couple of harmless letters. He asserts that when a female Muslim constituent stabbed her political representative in London, she was never given such draconian treatment, nor afforded any respect whatsoever when he was a well educated graduate. He goes on to add that continually hassled by a local criminal and his associates, something that he did everything humanly possible to avoid, by contacting doctors, social workers, the police, the chief executive of the council, he was one day seriously assaulted. An attempt at murder of to maim. The town stood by as he became ill, as he could not comprehend how someone who assaulted him could not be viewed as a danger to himself and to others. The police stood by, and amazingly those very same police officers were involved in his demise in 1997 for more draconian treatment. He adds that if he had not been ILLEGALLY removed in1989, he would never have suffered again in 1997, as the sheer awesome terror he suffered by brutal psychiatric staff, left him so fearful of standing up for himself, that he was unable to defend himself later in life. His psyche simply collapsed from the sheer terror of it all. Americans may like to know also how he, as a science graduate was denied lucrative employment in 1992 in a then booming world of computers. Politicians state that people need to get educated. William is living proof of just how the system works. He has been deprived of every freedom commensurate with the west, such as sex, children, cars, and the right to own your own home. The book spells it out as it is in 1984 Britain today, where accommodation is racketed. And for those that know nobody, get left to rot.

The present book is a collection of writeups contributed by various eminent artists and art critics on different kinds of art tetechniques. This book was first published in the year 1826.