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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.
Theodore Roosevelt: Hero "Every great nation owes to the men whose
lives have formed part of its greatness not merely the material
effect of what they did, not merely the laws they placed upon the
statute books or the victories they won over armed foes, but also
the immense but indefinable moral influence produced by their deeds
and words themselves upon the national
character." —Theodore Roosevelt, American Ideals
Before his fiftieth birthday, Teddy Roosevelt had served as a state
legislator in New York, undersecretary of the navy, police
commissioner of New York City, governor of New York, and two terms
as Vice President and then president of the United States. He also
had run a cattle ranch in the Dakota Territories, had worked as a
journalist and editor, conducted scientific expeditions o four
continents, raised five children, and enjoyed a fulfilling marriage
with his wife. No wonder he continues to capture our imaginations
as he did the loyalty and respect of his own time. In The
Courage and Character of Theodore Roosevelt, George Grant
explores the life and character of one of the most remarkable men
of the twentieth century. In doing so, he defines the qualities
that made Roosevelt such an extraordinary leader, the exploits that
made him so famous, and the spiritual values and faith that he
affirmed with such vigor as he walked the world stage with an
impact generated by few men in his time.
""Allah has bought from the Umma-the true believers of Islam-their
selves and their substance in return for Paradise; they fight in
the way of Allah, killing and being killed. Their promise is
written in the blood of the moon."" -From the Koran, chap. 9, v.
112
The conflict between Islam and the West existed long before the
destruction of the World Trade Center and the other events that
recently touched America. It goes back hundreds, even thousands, of
years. Yet the struggle is upon us now as never before. In this
well-reasoned, accessible book, Middle East expert George Grant
answers the troubling questions on many believers' minds. Who are
the followers of Islam, and what do they believe? What could have
motivated those who carried out the acts of terror on September 11?
Why has there been tension between Islam and the West for
centuries? What are the true meanings of terms such as "Ji'had,
Intifada," and" Dhimma"? And is there any hope for peace? The call
upon believers now-as always-is to prepare and equip ourselves so
that we may stand fast. "The Blood of the Moon" will help readers
better understand the history of Islam and its struggle with the
Western world, as well as how Christians can share the message of
salvation through Jesus Christ with the followers of Allah.
The new second edition of "The Christian Almanac" is a day-by-day
recounting of the significant moments of Christian and Western
history. In it are famous births, deaths, world events and notable
anniversaries of the last 2000 years. Each day of the calendar year
receives a two-page treatment, beginning with an essay about a
significant event that took place on that day. The entry for each
day also has a list of the most significant events that occurred on
that day, battles, political events, key moments in Christian
history and so forth. Each day also contains suggested Scripture
readings and actions or suggestions that may include music to
appreciate, books to read, events to celebrate, or service to
render.
The first portion of the classic volume written by Scott, Tales of
a Grandfather, covering the history of Scotland up to Scott's time.
In 1828 the world's greatest storyteller sat down to weave yet
another yarn. Over the past dozen or so years, Sir Walter Scott had
almost single-handedly revived Scottish pride and of course, his
novels had fanned the flames of passion for the kilts, bagpipes,
and highland burr of the Scots. He had become the world's spokesman
for all things Celtic. But now he had something entirely different
in mind. His Tales from a Scottish Grandfather proved to be his
most intimate, most accessible, and most dramatic stories of all.
The reason was simple: He was no longer telling his stories to the
world. He was telling them to his own grandson. Scott was far and
away the most popular writer of the nineteenth century. Often
mentioned in the same breath with Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton,
his output was prodigious: twenty-seven novels, five major works of
epic poetry, three biographies, fourteen histories, and half a
dozen collections of tales, legends, and ballads. All remain
classics to this day. But it was for his popularisation of his
native Scotland that he is best remembered. Scott was proud of his
work but he was especially proud of the stories in Tales from a
Scottish Grandfather. Here he recovered the whole story of his
beloved Scotland - its actual history, not a fictionalised
approximation. From William Wallace and Robert the Bruce (volume 1)
to John Knox and Mary, Queen of Scots (volume 2), from the
subjugation of Rob Roy and the rising of the Jacobites (volume 3)
to the crusade of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the quest of the Duke
of Cumberland (volume 4), the entire romantic tapestry is unrolled,
not as a historian would tell it, but as a grandfather would. In
these four volumes Scott marshals all his narrative power for the
sake of love - love of family, love of place, and love of legacy.
At a time when interest in Scotland has never been greater, these
volumes are sure to strike a nerve and find a treasured place in
schools, libraries, and, most especially, in homes, where they most
belong.
Going Somewhere"": A Novel, by George Grant, is the first novel in
the adventures of Dan and Bea, an extraordinarily ordinary
middle-class and middle-aged couple. While to outside eyes they
appear to be living the American dream, inwardly they are disturbed
by the notion that their lives are going nowhere. They begin a
hilarious sequence of cultural, emotional, and spiritual
adventures.""
Killer Angel: A Short Biography Of Planned Parenthood's Founder,
Margaret Sanger
For centuries Christians have puzzled over what role to take in
world affairs. Grant claims that this role should be based on the
insight of Micah 6:8 -- to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk
humbly with your God. This guidance provides the balance and
foundation for applying the principles of faith and the acts of
mercy and compassion.
At a time when Booker T. Washington is being rediscovered by
African Americans today, the author offers a compelling look at the
man and the qualities of leadership he embodied in his life and
work. The result is a timeless message of hope, empowerment, and
responsibility, which Washington himself characterized as the
training of "head, heart, and hand".
The final quarter of the classic volume written by Scott, Tales of
a Grandfather, covering the history of Scotland up to Scott's time.
Before his fiftieth birthday, Teddy Roosevelt had served as a State
Legislator in New York, Undersecretary of the Navy, Police
Commissioner of New York City, Governor of New York and two terms
as Vice President and then President of the United States. He also
had run a cattle ranch in the West, had worked as a journalist and
editor, conducted scientific expeditions on four continents, raised
five children and enjoyed a lifelong romance with his wife. No
wonder he continues to capture our imagination as he did the
loyalty and respect of his own time. In this thought-provoking
book, the author explores the life and character of Roosevelt, one
of the most remarkable men of the twentieth century. The qualities
that made Roosevelt such an extraordinary leader are examined, as
are the exploits that made him so famous. Also emphasised are the
spiritual values and faith that he affirmed with such vigour, as he
walked the world stage with an impact generated by few men in his
time.
At a time when Booker T. Washington is being rediscovered by
African Americans today, the author offers a compelling look at the
man and the qualities of leadership he embodied in his life and
work. The result is a timeless message of hope, empowerment, and
responsibility, which Washington himself characterized as the
training of head, heart, and hand.
The final quarter of the classic volume written by Scott, Tales of
a Grandfather, covering the history of Scotland up to Scott's time.
This volume includes stories of Mary Queen of Scots, John Knox and
the heroes of Scotland's reformation. Scott marshals all his
narrative power for the sake of love - love of family, place and
legacy.
The Pocket Patriot is an updated version of a vaunted national
tradition: a collection of the historical documents of freedom and
a sampling of the eloquent expressions of the legacy of democracy
in America. It is a handbook on what has defined Americans in the
past so that future generations will never forget the cost of
liberty. Beginning with the contemplations of Christopher Columbus
on the land he discovered, this short collection of twenty-six
historical documents and three biographical sections summarizes
more than five hundred years of the noblest experiment in history.
It includes the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence,
the Constitution and the full text of its twenty-seven amendments,
and the Gettysburg Address. This is a concise survey of the
foundational ideas, documents, events, and personalities of
America. It also is an ideal resource for Americans contemplating
the direction the nation will take into the first presidential
election of the twenty-first century, the third American century.
"Lost Causes": The Romantic Attraction of Defeated yet Unvanquished
Men and Movements, by George and Karen Grant, is a thoughtful look
at several causes that captured the hearts of people, survived
defeat, and ultimately out-lived their foes.
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