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 Ring of Fire: A New Global History of the Outbreak of the First World War by Alexandra Churchill, Nicolai Eberholst English | 2025 | ISBN: 1035903423 | 528 Pages | AZW3 | 5.8 MB  Rights, Remedies, and the Impact of State Sovereign Immunity By Christopher Shortell 2008 | 216 Pages | ISBN: 0791475077 | PDF | 2 MB Engaging case studies on the impact of state sovereign immunity on both plaintiffs and states.  Righteous Riches: The Word of Faith Movement in Contemporary African American Religion By Milmon F. Harrison 2005 | 192 Pages | ISBN: 019515388X | PDF | 1 MB Does God want us to be wealthy? Many people believe that God offers not only eternal joy in the hereafter but also material blessings in the here and now. Other Christians see this "prosperity theology," as nothing more than vulgar materialism, incompatible with orthodox Christianity. In Righteous Riches, Milmon F. Harrison examines the Word of Faith movement, an independent, non-denominational Christian movement that preaches the so-called "health and wealth gospel." The Word of Faith movement is an international network loosely bound by a basic doctrine called the "Faith Message," which teaches that it is God's will for Christians to be prosperous, successful, and healthy in the present life. Drawing on his personal experiences as a former insider and in-depth interviews with members, Harrison takes us inside the movement, revealing what it is like to belong, and how people accept, reject, and reshape Word of Faith doctrines to fit their own lives. Although the movement is not exclusively African American, many of its most prominent and recognized leaders are African American ministers with large congregations and national television audiences. Analyzing the movement's appeal to African Americans, Harrison argues that, because of their history of oppression and discrimination, African American religious institutions have always had to address the material--as well as spiritual--concerns of their members. The Word of Faith Movement, he says, is one of several prosperity movements that resonate strongly with African Americans. Situating the movement in the contexts of both contemporary American religion and the history of the Black Church, Righteous Riches offers a fascinating look at a quintessentially American phenomenon.  Righteous Anger at the Wicked States: The Meaning of the Founders' Constitution By Calvin H. Johnson 2005 | 308 Pages | ISBN: 0521852323 | PDF | 3 MB This book is a history that explains the adoption of the U.S. Constitution in terms of what the proponents of the Constitution were trying to accomplish. The Constitution was a revolutionary document replacing the confederation mode with a complete three-part national government supreme over the states. The most pressing need was to allow the federal government to tax to pay off the Revolutionary War debts. In the next war, the United States would need to borrow again. The taxes needed to restore the public credit proved to be quite modest, however, and the Constitution went far beyond the immediate fiscal needs. This book argues that the proponents' anger at the states for their recurring breaches of duty to the united cause explains both critical steps and the driving impetus for the revolution. Other issues were less important.  Right Result ?: Advocacy, Justice and Empowerment By Rick Henderson, Mike Pochin 2001 | 176 Pages | ISBN: 186134306X | PDF | 1 MB What is true advocacy? How can advocacy be evaluated? Should there be practice standards in advocacy? As advocacy moves into the mainstream of health and social care provision, and the prospect of a legal right to advocacy inches closer, so the need to scrutinise key values and practices in advocacy becomes urgent. Although advocacy is widely acclaimed as a "good thing", there is little agreement as to how it should be implemented, funded or evaluated. "A right result?": reviews the range of third party advocacy provision and practice in the UK; addresses key issues facing the contemporary advocacy movement, such as the need for independence, developing quality standards and security of funding; suggests viable ways forward; and moves beyond the partisan tendency to champion one kind of advocacy to offer an inclusive account of different styles. Through this inclusive approach, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of the benefits of advocacy. "A right result?" is aimed at anyone with an interest in advocacy and the rights of disempowered people, particularly individuals and agencies with a stake in the promotion and development of advocacy services and schemes in the UK.  Riding Toward Everywhere By William T. Vollmann 2008 | 288 Pages | ISBN: 0061256757 | PDF | 7 MB Arelentlessly curious, endlessly sensitive, and unequivocally adventurous examiner of human existence, William T. Vollmann now takes to the rails. In the company of experienced fellow train-hopper Steve, Vollmann trawls the secretive waters of a unique underground lifestyle-subjecting both our national romance with and skepticism about the hobo life to his finely tuned, analytical eye. Carrying on in the footloose tradition of Huckleberry Finn, he offers a moving, strikingly modern vision of the American dream, brilliantly exploring both our deeply ingrained romanticizing of "freedom" and the myriad ways we restrict the very freedoms we profess to admire.  Rick Steves Pocket Venice by Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw English | October 7, 2025 | ISBN: 1641716673 | 224 pages | MOBI | 14 Mb Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Venice:City walks and tours: Eight detailed tours and walks showcase Venice's essential sights,including St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Grand Canal, plus handy neighborhood breakdownsRick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and moneyWhat to eat and where to stay: Savor calamari at a cicchetti bar, mingle with locals with an Aperol spritz in hand, and stay in a romantic canal-side hotelDay-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your timeA detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughoutFull-color, portable,and slim for exploring on the goTrip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, and moreLightweight, yet packed with info on Venice's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket Venice truly is a tour guide in your pocket.  Richard III's Bodies from Medieval England to Modernity: Shakespeare and Disability History by Jeffrey R. Wilson English | October 2, 2022 | ISBN: 1439922667 | 268 pages | EPUB | 21 Mb Richard III will always be central to English disability history as both man and myth-a disabled medieval king made into a monster by his nation's most important artist.  Rich in the Making: Your Action Plan for Financial Freedom in the AI-Powered Digital Age by Jonathan R Whitestone English | December 24, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DRBFL814 | 398 pages | EPUB | 0.44 Mb Rich in the Making is your all-in-one roadmap to money mastery in the AI-powered digital age. Blending timeless wealth-building wisdom with today's most powerful fintech and investing tools, Jonathan R. Whitestone shows exactly how to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, crush debt, and build multiple income streams-even if you start at zero.  Rhineland: Hitler's Last Defence, 1944-45 by Anthony Tucker-Jones English | October 7, 2025 | ISBN: 1472859928 | 288 pages | PDF | 9.91 Mb A dramatic retelling of the desperate battle of the Rhineland during World War II from the German perspective. |
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