Sometimes, to move forward, we must look back. Gardening activity during American involvement in World War I (1917-1919) is vital to understanding current work in agriculture and food systems. The origins of the American Victory Gardens of World War II lie in the Liberty Garden program during World War I. This book examines the National War Garden Commission, the United States School Garden Army, and the Woman's Land Army (which some women used to press for suffrage). The urgency of wartime mobilization enabled proponents to promote food production as a vital national security issue. The connection between the nation's food readiness and national security resonated within the U.S., struggling to unite urban and rural interests, grappling with the challenges presented by millions of immigrants, and considering the country's global role. The same message--that food production is vital to national security--can resonate today. These World War I programs resulted in a national gardening ethos that transformed the American food system.

During the First and Second World Wars, food shortages reached critical levels in the Allied nations. The situation in England, which relied heavily on imports and faced German naval blockades, was particularly dire. Government campaigns were introduced in both Britain and the United States to recruit individuals to work on rural farms and to raise gardens in urban areas. These recruits were primarily women, who readily volunteered in what came to be known as Women's Land Armies. Stirred by national propaganda campaigns and a sense of adventure, these women, eager to help in any way possible, worked tirelessly to help their nations grow "victory gardens" to win the war against hunger and fascism. In vacant lots, parks, backyards, between row houses, in flowerboxes, and on farms, groups of primarily urban, middle-class women cultivated vegetables along with a sense of personal pride and achievement. In Cultivating Victory, Cecilia Gowdy-Wygant presents a compelling study of the sea change brought about in politics, society, and gender roles by these wartime campaigns. As she demonstrates, the seeds of this transformation were sown years before the First World War by women suffragists and international women's organizations. Gowdy-Wygant profiles the foundational organizations and significant individuals in Britain and America, such as Lady Gertrude Denman and Harriet Stanton Blatch, who directed the Women's Land Armies and fought to leverage the wartime efforts of women to eventually win voting rights and garner new positions in the workforce and politics. In her original transnational history, Gowdy-Wygant compares and contrasts the outcomes of war in both nations as seen through changing gender roles and women's ties to labor, agriculture, the home, and the environment. She sheds new light on the cultural legacies left by the Women's Land Armies and their major role in shaping national and personal identities.

Have a life of financial victory. “Stewardship? What’s that got to do with me?” you might ask. Tony Evans explains that all we think we own really belongs to God. And when we think of “our” money that way, we can learn to be good stewards, or managers, of what has been entrusted to us. Living in Financial Victory carefully lays out how we should approach the vital topic of money in the areas of: Stewardship — Using what we have to further God’s kingdom agenda Rewards — The blessings and benefits of doing it God’s way Victory — Overcoming debt and financial bondage Tony Evans will help you discover the answers to everyday financial issues by showing you that God has a purpose for your money. Take the journey through this concise and practical book.

In this highly anticipated volume, N. T. Wright focuses directly on the historical Jesus: Who was he? What did he say? And what did he mean by it? Wright begins by showing how the questions posed by Albert Schweitzer a century ago remain central today. Then he sketches a profile of Jesus in terms of his prophetic praxis, his subversive stories, the symbols by which he reordered his world, and the answers he gave to the key questions that any world view must address. The examination of Jesus' aims and beliefs, argued on the basis of Jesus' actions and their accompanying riddles, is sure to stimulate heated response. Wright offers a provocative portrait of Jesus as Israel's Messiah who would share and bear the fate of the nation and would embody the long-promised return of Israel's God to Zion.

Horticultural Therapy is ideally suited to engage veterans alienated from traditional civilian healthcare routes who present with a range of complex and challenging healthcare needs. It presents, on the surface, as a deceptively simple and accessible activity. Carried out by trained professionals, it is an evidence-based, effective and cost-effective treatment. By targeting specific client-centred goals, it is able to integrate improved individual physical, emotional, cognitive and social outcomes with broader opportunities to transition successfully into civilian society through learning a valuable skill set and a meaningful occupation. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the methods of Horticultural Therapy as applied to this unique client group. It describes the type of combat training and experiences veterans may have had, and sets out the common issues and pitfalls civilian therapists often face when working with the military. Looking to the future, it also identifies promising avenues in terms of how we may improve the treatment we offer to best serve the needs of these ex-service men and women who fight on our behalf.

Prayers and declarations written for you to speak and pray for family, home, land, finances, deliverance and more! When prayed with faith, we have witnessed these prayers and strategies bring incredible breakthroughs and miracles to many families and individuals over the last five years of our ministry. I personally have received breakthroughs and miracles with these prayers received many requests to take all these prayers from our website and collect them all into a book, arranged by subject, giving easy access to these as needed for you all to have as a reference and tools for your spiritual toolbox!

In an effort to beautify traditional vegetable gardens, landscape architects and gardeners are finding inspiration in the European vegetable gardens of the 17th century. "Feast Your Eyes" examines the historical antecedents of this modern movement. 106 illustrations. 16 photos.

"I believe many will be touched and inspired by Pedro's insight and experiences that have come from a life of following God. May the faith spoken of in this book be released to all who read it." --Coulter Prehm, Prehm Ministries "Times of Victory is a book everyone must read, whether Christian or not. This book will give you the guidance to shape every area of your life. It is motivational and extremely uplifting. Through stories laced with his own personal experiences, Pastor Pedro does a fantastic job of showing how to find the right path in life, even when major problems and obstacles arise. Times of Victory shows how the power of God is available to us even in the darkest of times. After reading this book, you will feel the power of the Lord and have the personal power to achieve great things in life." --Shane Jeremy James, author of four best-selling books, best known for To Be Rich: How to Make a Million Plus "To witness firsthand the spiritual growth of our gifted friend, Pedro, over the past ten years has been an inspiration and an honor. After reading Pedro's book and knowing Pedro's desire and passion to serve others, we know that lives will be changed and God will be glorified. His life experiences are a testament to the loving and redeeming God we serve." --Dennis and Marcia Flom, In His Steps Ministries "A thought-provoking devotional sharing personal examples and insight. Pastor Pedro does a wonderful job linking his life stories and experiences with the Gospel that will help guide and uplift readers as they walk out their faith. A must read." --David Witkop, Executive Pastor of Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue NE

Do you know the depth of God s love for you? What if you were to read a love letter from God what would He whisper to your heart? The Peace of Heaven is a book filled with words of encouragement and affirmations that will help you to experience God s love and peace. It is a treasury of faith, hope and love that will inspire you to draw closer to the heart of God. When the trials of daily life get you down, pick up this book and you will find that God is right by your side and will help you to weather any storm that may come your way. In the midst of your trials I will come along beside you and carry you through. You do not have to carry your burdens alone. Allow me to lift them from your shoulders and bring you to a new place with me