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Robert Laird Borden, Prime Minister of Canada from 1911 to 1920, was born in the village of Grand PrE, Nova Scotia, in 1854. He practiced law in the province before entering politics. In 1896 he was elected to the House of Commons, and in 1901 was chosen leader of the Liberal-Conservative party.

After his retirement in 1920, Sir Robert kept on the sidelines of the political debate, although he was often consulted by those in power and was frequently tempted to express his views on current issues. During the last four years of his life, 1933 to 1937, he recorded some of his thoughts...

Many congregations are declining due to an inward focus, and see their pastor as someone who should only minister to their needs. But pastors must anticipate a better future. Direct Hit offers hope to leaders of congregations that have lost their outward focus. By preparing for and leading systemic change, pastors can bring new life into the culture of a congregation, guiding it to answer God's call to reach people with the good news.

Direct Hit offers practical...

Lee has surrendered, and the Civil War is over. Eldridge Davis, a grizzled Confederate captain and celebrated hero for the South, returns home to Georgia. Once there he learns the true reason for his homecoming: to preside over the trial of his grandson, Caleb. Caleb fought for the Union, and now he's to stand trial for treason against the Confederacy.

But the war is over, and Eldridge can't reconcile the loss of one more life in the course of a conflict he never wanted?especially when that life belongs to his kin. Eldridge's choice sets in motion a chain of events that unleashes a...

The History of Gay People in Alcoholics Anonymous documents the history of gay people in Alcoholics Anonymous. The book includes interviews of influential gay and straight AA members, and covers the traditions and key events in AA's history. It also offers advice on becoming an ally to LGBT people on the road to recovery.

Corinna Borden writes of her tumultuous path toward recovery from Hodgkin's disease in "I Dreamt of Sausage." Though it is considered one of the most curable cancers, her search was an arduous one. Borden was not there to follow orders.

From the moment of diagnosis, Borden invites the reader into her head. Along with her experiences with the Western system of health and healing, "I Dreamt of Sausage "travels with the author from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Tijuana, Mexico, as she investigates and experiences alternative forms of cancer treatment. Through her personal journal entries and...