Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Beginning with tribal wars among Native Americans before Europeans settled Texas and continuing through the Civil War, the soil of what would become the Lone Star State has frequently been stained by the blood of those contesting for control of its resources. In subsequent years and continuing to the present, its citizens have often taken up arms beyond its borders in pursuit of political values and national defense. Although historians have studied the role of the state and its people in war for well over a century, a wealth of topics remain that deserve greater attention: Tejanos in World War II, the common Texas soldier's interaction with foreign enemies, the perception of Texas warriors throughout the world, the role of religion among Texans who fight or contemplate fighting, controversial paramilitary groups in Texas, the role and effects of Texans' ethnicity, culture, and gender during wartime, to name a few. In Texans at War , fourteen scholars provide new studies, perspectives, and historiographies to extend the understanding of this important field. One of the largest collections of original scholarship on this topic to date, Texans and War will stimulate useful conversation and research among historians, students, and interested general readers. In addition, the breadth and originality of its contributions provide a solid overview of emerging perspectives on the military history and historiography of Texas and the region. CONTENTS List of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction 1 Alexander Mendoza and Charles David Grear PART I. Texans Fighting through Time: Thematic Topics 1. The Indian Wars of Texas: A Lipan Apache Perspective 17 Thomas A Britten 2. Tejanos at War: A History of Mexican Texans in American Wars 38 Alexander Mendoza 3. Texas Women at War 69 Melanie A Kirkland 4. The Influence of War and Military Service on African Texans 97 Alwyn Barr 5. The Patriot-Warrior Mystique: John S. Brooks, Walter P. Lane, Samuel H. Walker, and the Adventurous Quest for Renown 113 Jimmy L. Bryan Jr. 6. ""All Eyes of Texas Are on Comal County"": German Texans' Loyalty during the Civil War and World War I 133 Charles David Grear PART II. Wars in Texas History: Chronological Conflicts 7. Between Imperial Warfare: Crossing of the Smuggling Frontier and Transatlantic Commerce on the Louisiana-Texas Borderlands, 1754-1785 157 Francis X. Galan 8. The Mexican-American War: Reflections on an Overlooked Conflict 178 Kendall Milton 9. The Prolonged War: Texans Struggle to Win the Civil War during Reconstruction 196 Kenneth W. Howell 10. The Texas lmmunes in the Spanish-American War 213 James M. McCaffrey 11. Surveillance on the Border: American Intelligence and the Tejano Community during World War I 227 Jose A. Ramirez 12. Texan Prisoners of the Japanese: A Study in Survival 248 Kelly E. Crager 13. Lyndon B. Johnson's Bitch of a War: An Antiwar Essay 269 James M. Smallwood 14. Black Paradox in the Age of Terrorism: Military Patriotism or Higher Education? 283 Ronald E. Goodwin Contributors 297 Index 301

Musing in the Footsteps of Jesus beckons you to interact with the real and imaginary characters involved in events of Jesus's early ministry.

Witness the life-changing effect on a tent maker and his two young sons as Jesus receives baptism in the Jordan River accompanied by the voice of God introducing him as his beloved son. Be with Jesus in a cave for forty days, preparing for the attack by Satan and his airborne, warring angels. Marvel at how a bear and an owl contribute to Jesus's survival.

Enjoy the sense of humor of the fishermen who joke of the Messiah as their big catch. Later, as Jesus's full-time disciples, they cheerfully confess they are the ones enmeshed in a net. The wedding in Cana turns comical when a renowned chef finds the wine unworthy of his recipes. Jesus's new wine proves to be the best wine ever to touch the gourmet's palate.

A Pharisee ruler comes to Jesus at night. As the schooled priest asks Jesus of the secrets of heaven, the man's conflicting thoughts reveal his character and spirituality. The woman at Jacob's well appears to be a repentant sinner yearning for a Messiah. The vision Jesus sees of her past explains why he tells her, before all others, that he is the Christ.

When a rich man asks Jesus how to get to heaven, Christ answers that he must part with his riches and serve him. The man leaves with a sad countenance. Hear the mystical voice from a whirlwind, see the rich man's fanciful flight on a horse to the moon, and you will understand why he chose to obey Jesus and serve him.

This storyteller prays these dreams will increase your hunger for deeper understanding of the Holy Scriptures.

Christianity's Contributions to Civilization BY CHARLES DAVID ELDRIDGE. Originally published in 1928. Contents include: PART ONE: CHRISTIANITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO CIVILIZATION DURING THE ROMAN EMPIRE PAGE L Christianity's Triumph over Polytheism and the State Religion of the Roman Empire 13 II. Christianity Mitigates the Horrors of Slavery. ........ 21 III. Christianity and the Conquest of Social Evils 29 IV. Christianity and the Civilization of the Barbarian Tribes, 38 PART Two CHRISTIANITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTELLECTUAL, RELIGIOUS, AND POLITICAL LIBERTY V. Christianity's Contributions During the Feudal Age. 43 VL Christianity's Contributions through the Renaissance. . 56 VII. Christianity's Contributions through the Reformation. 61 VI I L Christianity's Contributions through Protestantism among the Nations of Europe, ., ., ... 74 IX, Christianity's Contributions through Protestantism in England 84 X. Christianity's Contributions through Protestantism in the United States 98 XL Christianity's Contributions to Democracy 105 PART THREE CHRISTIANITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO ART, EDUCATION, AND LITERATURE XI L Christianity's Contributions to Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture 119 XIIL Christianity's Contributions to Music 136 XIV, Christianity's Contributions to Education 143 XV. Christianity's Contributions to Literature, . 160 PART FOUR CHRISTIANITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROGRESS XVI. Christianity 1 *! Contributions to Social I deals and Values. 181 XVIL Christianity's Contributions to the Brotherhood of Man, 193 ( 7) 8 CHRISTIANITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS CHAPTER XVIII. Christianity's Contributions to the Uplift of Women . ., 199 XIX. Christianity's Contributions to Humane Legislation. . 217XX, Christianity and Modern Slavery, , ., .., ., 227 XXL Christianity and the Establishment $ Charitable Institutions, 2JS XXII. Christianity's Contributions through the Work of John Wesley ...., ., , .. 243 XXIII. Christianity and Prison Reform, . t, . 251 XXIV. Christianity and Temperance Reform., 26H XXV. Christianity's Contributions to the Mitigation of War, 268 PART FIVE CHRISTIANITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NON-CHRIS TIAN PEOPLES OF TO-DAY XXVI. Christianity's Impact on Non-Christian Peoples of To-Day. ......................., , 281 PAUT Six CHRISTIANITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RELIGIOUS LIFE OF MANKIND XXVIL Christianity's Contributions to the Reiigiou* Life of Mankind.. .. *, ..*., ., .., 3 XXVIIL Christian Ideals Diffused through the Churchei and Humanitarian Organisations ., ., ..., , XXIX. Christianity the Final and Universal Reltgicm, XXX. The Goal of Christianity.., .... FOREWORD: WHAT has Christianity meant to the world? It has worked, as a recent non-Christian, yet not wholly unsympathetic, critic has said, in a measure. But in what measure? What spheres of human life has it touched? How wide, how pervasive, how powerful has been its influence? Working-, as it necessarily has done, in the midst of, and against, and with, the human imperfections, has it, in spite of all that, made good moderately, or splendidly, or at least hopefully? Can it be said that its actual achievements have given good proof of its divine origin? Or is it to be counted as just one ( the highest, to be sure) among the many faiths In this believing world? Will it go on conquering and to conquer/ 1 or must we expect it to give place to something else, more fitted to advancing humanity, that successoritself not final, but to serve awhile, and then in its tuna to be displaced? These questions can be answered only by the accom plishments of the religion of Jesus in every department of life, what it has done and is doing. The average Christian, especially the younger, is abysmally Ignorant of the rock whence ye were hewn, the hole of the pit whence ye were digged. The on

Based on a decade of first-hand experience and secondary research, this richly detailed study follows daily life in four villages in Tanzania. Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, this comprehensive account examines the regional economy, determinants of civil society and implications for democratization, AIDS, population growth, refugees, crops and goods and implications for development. Charles David Smith brings together well over 200 interviews and his own experience of everyday events, providing a constructive critique of current initiatives and a potent new direction that has so far been under-explored by existing bodies. An essential text for all serious students and researchers interested in development.

Finally, a place to keep all your mending notes! Whether it's noting darning techniques, sketching new upcycling ideas or simply writing down which sewing books you want to buy next, this lovely ruled notebook is the perfect solution. Featuring a lovely soft-touch cover and 100 lined pages, this sweet notebook is the perfect size to keep in your project bag and always be by your side.

Finally, a place to keep all your sewing notes! Whether it's noting pattern adjustments, sketching new design ideas or simply writing down which sewing books you want to buy next, this lovely ruled notebook is the perfect solution. Featuring a lovely soft-touch cover and 100 lined pages, this sweet notebook is the perfect size to keep in your project bag and always be by your side.

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This Teacher Guide supports the Student Book 3, Levels 5+ and includes: * medium term plans for each unit to help you plan schemes of work. * a fully customiasble CD-ROM so you can tailor your resources to the exact needs of your students. * worksheets to support the activities in the Student Book. * the teacher guide resources are also available electronically through LiveText.

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Understand SharePoint communication sites and create one on your own using SharePoint Home, available in Microsoft 365. This revised edition covers the new features in SharePoint communication sites and demonstrate how to effectively use them. You will also learn how to create a digital experience using SharePoint communication sites. This updated edition includes a new chapter on information management and governance, along with new topics such as seamless integration between Teams, using Power Automate and SharePoint Communication sites in tandem, and performing project and operations management activities with communication sites. Author Charles Waghmare starts by walking you through SharePoint communication sites and how to create them. Next, you'll explore various use cases to understand the benefits of communicating through SharePoint communication sites. Further, you will learn collaborative applications like Teams and its integration with SharePoint, followed by details of compliance and governance . You will then integrate communication sites with Microsoft 365 products for better end user collaboration. Finally, you will discover how to perform your day-to-day operations tasks using communication sites. After reading this book, you will be able to create and manage SharePoint communication sites and improve ways to communicate and collaborate within your organization. What You Will Learn Create an information and communication strategy for your organization Explore digital ways of working Easily collaborate with shared information Create visually appealing communication sites to manage your day-to-day project work Efficiently manage organizational information with compliance Create centralized departmental repositories with SharePoint communication sites Learn to automate internal processes using SharePoint communication and M365 services Who This Book Is For IT workers who use SharePoint and who are involved in internal communication management, evangelism, digital transformation, social media, and intranet design.