Wandering to Glory

Wandering to Glory
Author: Dewitt Boyd Stone
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2002
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781570034336
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In Wandering to Glory DeWitt Boyd Stone, Jr., pieces together the words of officers and soldiers in an imaginative, nontraditional brigade history of one of the Confederacy's most active combat troops. Stone blends firsthand accounts from a variety of sources to tell the colorful story of Brigadier General Nathan George Shanks Evans and his Tramp Brigade. An independent South Carolina unit never permanently attached to a particular army, Evans's Brigade traveled widely, making its way from one frontline to another and earning its nickname. Stone profiles the unit's accomplished but egotistical commander, who gained fame as a hero at the First Battle of Manassas, and traces its impressive war record, which began at Second Manassas and included its moment of glory at ground zero during the Battle of the Crater, at Petersburg, Virginia. Nearly ten percent of all South Carolinians who fought in the Confederate army were members of Evan's Brigade, which included South Carolina's 17th, 18th, 22nd, and 23rd Regiments, the Macbeth Light Artillery, and the infantry companies of the Holcombe Legion. Later the 26th Regiment of South Carolina Volunteers joined the unit. The troops numbered

For the Glory

For the Glory
Author: Duncan Hamilton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0698170733
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“Hamilton is a guarantee of quality.” —Financial Times “Duncan Hamilton’s compelling biography puts flesh on the legend and paints a vivid picture of not only a great athlete, but also a very special human being.” —Daily Mail The untold and inspiring story of Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to his missionary work in China to his last, brave years in a Japanese work camp during WWII Many people will remember Eric Liddell as the Olympic gold medalist from the Academy Award winning film Chariots of Fire. Famously, Liddell would not run on Sunday because of his strict observance of the Christian sabbath, and so he did not compete in his signature event, the 100 meters, at the 1924 Paris Olympics. He was the greatest sprinter in the world at the time, and his choice not to run was ridiculed by the British Olympic committee, his fellow athletes, and most of the world press. Yet Liddell triumphed in a new event, winning the 400 meters in Paris. Liddell ran—and lived—for the glory of his God. After winning gold, he dedicated himself to missionary work. He travelled to China to work in a local school and as a missionary. He married and had children there. By the time he could see war on the horizon, Liddell put Florence, his pregnant wife, and children on a boat to Canada, while he stayed behind, his conscience compelling him to stay among the Chinese. He and thousands of other westerners were eventually interned at a Japanese work camp. Once imprisoned, Liddell did what he was born to do, practice his faith and his sport. He became the moral center of an unbearable world. He was the hardest worker in the camp, he counseled many of the other prisoners, he gave up his own meager portion of meals many days, and he organized games for the children there. He even raced again. For his ailing, malnourished body, it was all too much. Liddell died of a brain tumor just before the end of the war. His passing was mourned around the world, and his story still inspires. In the spirit of The Boys in the Boat and Unbroken, For the Glory is both a compelling narrative of athletic heroism and a gripping story of faith in the darkest circumstances.

The Tales of a Wandering Prophet

The Tales of a Wandering Prophet
Author: Hubie Synn
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2015
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 162136982X
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GOD HAS DESTINED YOU FOR EXTRAORDINARY THINGS, NO MATTER WHERE YOU COME FROM.

On Jordan's Stormy Banks

On Jordan's Stormy Banks
Author: H. Beecher Hicks
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2004
Genre: African American churches
ISBN: 0310247748
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Using the metaphor of God's leading the Israelites through the wilderness by way of the tabernacle, H. Beecher Hicks offers insight based on his own experiences for how to help a congregation capture a vision, overcome obstacles, and see God at work through that vision.

Weight of Glory

Weight of Glory
Author: C. S. Lewis
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2001-03-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0060653205
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Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses offer guidance and inspiration in a time of great doubt.These are ardent and lucid sermons that provide a compassionate vision of Christianity.

Winning Glory

Winning Glory
Author: Ann Gimpel
Publisher: Ann Gimpel Books, LLC
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2015-04-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1943093172
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Book Description: After years as a black ops CIA agent, nothing surprises Roy Kincaid, yet his current assignment is close to a bust. How could his target—renegade genetic freaks—drop off the radar as if they never existed? Burnt out and discouraged, he hunches over a meal in a backwater diner when a half-frozen woman with the look of an abused runaway staggers through the door. On his feet in an instant, Roy kicks himself. His first instinct is to help her, make certain she stays long enough for the bluish cast to leave her lips. His second is to finish his meal and leave. The world is full of broken women. It’s not his job to fix them, but he can’t take his eyes off her. Glory’s telepathic ability blares a harsh warning. Roy hunts those like her, but damn if he didn’t buy her dinner. Maybe she can fool him, just for tonight. Add a dry motel room to the meal. If she plays it very cool, he’ll never find out she’s on the run from the same group he’s targeted for death. Enhanced genetics only go so far. A roadblock and her face on a Most Wanted flyer shatter her fragile truce with Roy. If her Handlers find her, they’ll kill her. If Roy finds out what she is, she’ll be worse than dead. Series Backstory: Sometime between the interminable wars in the Middle East and 9/11, the United States moved forward breeding a race of super humans. Clandestine labs formed, armed with eager scientists who’d always yearned to manipulate human DNA. At first the clones looked promising, growing to fighting size in as little as a dozen years, but V1 had design flaws. Seven years ago, a rogue group turned on their creators, blew up the lab, and hit all the other breeding farms, freeing whomever they could find. In the intervening time, they’ve retreated to hidden compounds and created a society run by men. Women are kept on a tight leash because the men fear if they discover their innate power, they’d launch their own rebellion. PRAISE FOR THE GENTECH REBELLION SERIES: “HOLY MOTHERSHIP! This is a SPECTACULAR sci-fi/paranormal romance of a book! It is just so...so...SO WOW!!!! I have read a fair number of Ann's books and have enjoyed EVERY. SINGLE. ONE!” Goodreads review “Add in enough action to leave you gasping for air, a splash of humor, a shot of mystery, stir in some psychic abilities and finish it off with a dash of romance and you are left with a read that will make you lose all track of time.” Goodreads review “From page one, I was drawn into Winning Glory by Ann Gimpel. The streets of downtown Seattle came to life right before my eyes, even though I've never visited the city. Detail to description is the mark of a premiere UF author, and Ms. Gimpel doesn't disappoint with book one in her new series.” Goodreads review “This is a new author for me, I've have never read Ann Gimpel Books before. I have to say I was impressed. This Author is very talented in the way she writes.” Goodreads review Fans of the following books and series are known to enjoy this science fiction romance series: a kingdom of exiles a shade of vampire academy of magic dragon's gift accidentally in love attack by magic dragon's gift awakening dragon born in fire burning tower call of the dragon choose love covert fae crime of magic dragon's gift crimes against magic dark stranger the dream darkness bound dragons of the darkblood secret society druid enforcer ghostwater goddesss choice golden age greyriver shifters hotbloods hour of darkness house of darken iron and magic jinn's dominion junkyard druid Kate Daniels’ Magic Series master of magic dragon's gift natural mage natural witch obsidian son raised in fire rogues of magic shadow keeper shadow kissed space knight 4 twisted fate unchained undercover magic dragon's gift war god's mantle wheel of time wild hunger Keywords related to this science fiction romance series: Science fiction romance, Genetic Engineering, Military romance, science fiction free, science fiction free e-books, science fiction, fantasy, and horror collection, Animals & Nature, Popular Series, Top Rated Books, Tricks, Fantasy Omnibus, Spells & Charms, Romance Books, Backcountry, Fantasy Romance Books, Essential Reads, Omnibus Bundle, Science Fiction Romance Series, Adventure Books, Mythology and Folklore, Top Rated Science Fiction Collection With Military, Fantasy Bundle, Heroine, Supernatural and Occult, Best Rated Omnibus, Omnibus Collection, SciFi Romance Books

Come to the Light

Come to the Light
Author: Brendan Byrne, SJ
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2021-07-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 081466623X
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These profound and inspiring reflections on the Gospel of John will open to preachers, religious, and parish groups interested in Scripture, the treasures that the Fourth Gospel contains for the life of the world. Brendan Byrne draws on the insights in Life Abounding, his academic commentary on the Fourth Gospel, to enrich the understanding of non-scholars in Come to the Light. Discussion questions provided at the end of each talk serve as a starting point for the reader’s personal contemplation.