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THROUGH THIS BOOK, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO: * PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
CIRCLE. *TAKE LITERALLY THE WARNING FOUND IN ST. MATTHEW 7:15;
BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING, BUT INWARDLY THEY ARE
RAVENING WOLVES. *TRUST GOD AND FAMILY IMPLICITY. *TREAT OTHERS AS
YOU WANT TO BE TREATED. *"BE WISE AS SERPENTS AND HARMLESS AS
DOVES."
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Gladstone (Paperback)
Roy Jenkins
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Winner of the Whitbread Biography of the Year.
William Gladstone was, with Tennyson, Newman, Dickens, Carlyle, and Darwin, one of the stars of nineteenth-century British life. He spent sixty-three of his eighty-nine years in the House of Commons and was prime minister four times, a unique accomplishment. From his critical role in the formation of the Liberal Party to his preoccupation with the cause of Irish Home Rule, he was a commanding politician and statesman nonpareil. But Gladstone the man was much more: a classical scholar, a wide-ranging author, a vociferous participant in all the great theological debates of the day, a voracious reader, and an avid walker who chopped down trees for recreation. He was also a man obsessed with the idea of his own sinfulness, prone to self-flagellation and persistent in the practice of accosting prostitutes on the street and attempting to persuade them of the errors of their ways.
Gladstone, by historian and eminent politician Roy Jenkins, is a full and deep portrait of a complicated man, offering a sweeping picture of a tumultuous century in British history, and is also a brilliant example of the biographer's art.
From the admiralty to the miner's strike, from the Battle of
Britain to eventual victory over Nazi Germany, Churchill oversaw
some of the most important events the world has ever seen. Winning
the Nobel Prize in Literature for his personal writing and
cautioning against a powerful Soviet Russia in his later years in
office, his larger-than-life and complex personality has continued
to fascinate writers and historians. In this comprehensive
biography, Roy Jenkins faithfully presents these events, while also
managing to convey the contradictions and quirks in Churchill's
character. Weaving together in-depth analysis and brilliant
historical research, Jenkins has succeeded in crafting this
magnificent one-volume account packed with insights that only a
fellow politician can convey. Bringing to life the statesman,
writer, speaker and leader, Churchill is packed with insights into
one of the most important figures of the twentieth century.
A masterly work by the "New York Times" bestselling author of
"Churchill "and "Gladstone"
A protean figure and a man of massive achievement, Franklin Delano
Roosevelt was the only man to be elected to the presidency more
than twice. In a ranking of chief executives, no more than three of
his predecessors could truly be placed in contention with his
standing, and of his successors, there are so far none.
In acute, stylish prose, Roy Jenkins tackles all of the nuances and
intricacies of FDR's character. He was a skilled politician with
astounding flexibility; he oversaw an incomparable mobilization of
American industrial and military effort; and, all the while, he
aroused great loyalty and dazzled those around him with his
personal charm. Despite several setbacks and one apparent
catastrophe, his life was buoyed by the influence of Eleanor, who
was not only a wife but an adviser and one of the twentieth
century's greatest political reformers.
Nearly complete before Jenkins's death in January 2003, this volume
was finished by historian Richard Neustadt.
THROUGH THIS BOOK, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO: * PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
CIRCLE. *TAKE LITERALLY THE WARNING FOUND IN ST. MATTHEW 7:15;
BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING, BUT INWARDLY THEY ARE
RAVENING WOLVES. *TRUST GOD AND FAMILY IMPLICITY. *TREAT OTHERS AS
YOU WANT TO BE TREATED. *"BE WISE AS SERPENTS AND HARMLESS AS
DOVES."
Ike Hebert is a teenager with a dream: to become a champion
motocross racer. But there are many obstacles to achieving it. He
comes from a poor, single parent family, he has learning and social
disabilities, and has no freinds or resources. In the last book,
however, he teamed up with an experienced motocross racer who moved
into his neighborhood from California, the beautiful Samantha
Abernathy. He was also befriended by an outcast junkyard dealer,
Victor Gonzales, who helped him restore a couple of old dirt bikes
for use. Together they solved a crime that caused jealousy among
the other students at Calais High, making them outcasts. In
Pursuing the Dream, Ike and Sam team up again with Mr. Gonzales and
his new mechanic, "Crip" Simon, a crippled war veteran who brings
some tough love to rejuvanate Ike's dream and solve another crime.
This time it's swamp pirates who are trying to take over Crip's
Indian reservation. Join the crew as they solve the mystery,
overcome many setbacks, overcome a tragedy, and rise to the next
level in mx racing. They'll also learn lessons about hard work,
faith, courage and love. You'll be inspired, educated and
entertained as you get a glimpse into the history of south
Louisiana and the world of amateur motocross racing.
Ike Hebert has a dream, to become a champion motocross racer. But
he has many obstacles to overcome. He is being raised by a single
Mom, with little resources; he has no money, no motorcycles, no
friends, and is failing 9th grade. Then he meets Mr. Gonzales, an
outcast junkyard dealer who has some very old dirt bikes. The two
team up to build the bikes, and Ike fans the flame of his dream
into reality. But all is threatened when Ike discovers Mr.
Gonzales' secret from his past and gets caught up in a crime that
will kill his dream. Join Ike as he rediscovers motivation to
succeed in school, gets his first job, overcomes bullying, solves a
crime and moves his dream into reality. You'll get an inside look
at the culture of south Louisiana, amateur motocross racing and the
importance that mentors play in the lives of teenagers. This is the
first book in the Dirt Bike Ike trilogy.
What do you tell a teenager that is failing 9th grade, has learning
disabilities, no social life, no direction, friends, money or hope?
Ike Hebert is being raised by a single Mom who is holding down two
jobs to keep their home together. All Ike has is a bicycle and a
dream - to become a champion motocross racer. Through circumstances
and a friendship with an outcast junkyard dealer, Ike is able to
fan the flame of his dream into life, while learning a secret about
growing up, success and happiness. He gets the faith in himself he
needs to form his dream and begin to pursue it, against all odds.
Suddenly his world and his dream is side-tracked when Ike is lured
into a 25 year-old crime. Join Ike as he solves the mystery,
negotiates the twists and turns of lifes circumstances and
overcomes the enemies that try to stop him as he solves this case
in south Louisiana.
Motorcycling has become more than a fad in America. It is now a
pastime for a growing number of people. Entire families are riding
dirt bikes and ATVs for recreation. Motocross racing is the fastest
growing motor sport behind NASCAR and has captured the imagination
of an entire generation of fans who enjoy the excitement of extreme
sports. Roy Jenkins started riding motorcycles in the early 70s and
was a successful amateur racer by the time he graduated from High
School. Today he is a motocross racing announcer, chaplain, teacher
and journalist. Racing Fuel for the Spirit is his second book
written for motorcycle riders who want inspiration and spiritual
growth from the Bible. Using his 20 years of Bible teaching
experience and Master's degree in Biblical Studies, this ordained
minister leads weekly devotions at motocross and Arenacross races
in Mississippi and Louisiana. He uses stories from his years as a
Pastor, River deck hand, Oil-field commercial diver, school teacher
and most importantly as a husband and father. He throws in some
stories from his experiences from motocross racing, cross-country
motorcycle trips, and even sailing adventures. the book. His
calling, gift and purpose is to get the Bible into the hands of
people who won't normally read it for themselves. He uses a real
life story, raises an interesting question, then brings in the
appropriate Bible principle, sometimes finishing off with a
memorable quote for the day. In this book he includes photos from
the world of motorcycling and beyond to help the reader picture the
inspirational thought. Racing Fuel for the Spirit is especially
helpful for those who are too busy to read, but are interested in
hearing how God's Word applies to a wide range of everyday topics
such as: love, family, worry, prayer, patience, health, competing,
depression, work, school, getting old, enjoying life, hope,
suffering losses, change, contentment, forgiveness, doubts,
eternity and knowing God. This book was written for people with
short attention spans who like real-life stories. If you need some
help with life and want to understand God's plan and purpose, then
you'll want to keep this book handy. quick Bible lesson that
relates to real life and meet some of the people in south
Louisiana's motorcycle racing community, while feeding your spirit
and growing in faith.
Jenkins' account of the constitutional struggle between the Liberal
government of the early twentieth century and the House of Lords.
The battle started with the introduction of the People's Budget of
1909 and continued through two general elections until 1911 when
the Lords accepted the Parliament bill.
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