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This book tells the story of the man who started the Protestant Reformation - Martin Luther. Written by John Rae, it provides an insightful and compelling account of Luther's early life as a student, his experiences as a monk, and the events that led up to his famous challenge to the Catholic Church in 1517. Rae weaves together historical information with a gripping narrative that brings to life the struggles and triumphs of one of the most important religious figures of all time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A thoughtful investigation into the nature of religious faith, including interviews with Professor Richard Dawkins, Sir Andrew Huxley and Martin Rees. The Agnostic's Tale is an unflinching account of a spiritual journey undertaken by the author in the weeks and months leading up to his death in 2006. Determined to decide, at last, what his true spiritual beliefs - religious or otherwise - actually were, John Rae consulted with the brightest and best-informed minds in the world to explore the questions that matter. The result is a thoughtful and personal assessment of religious and spiritual faith. Praise for The Agnostic's Tale: In the year before he died in 2006 John Rae wanted to make the journey to discover what he believed. This is the first book on Christianity and belief that I have become totally involved in. So many of us are in the same state as John was. It is wonderful to go with him on his voyage of discovery' - Amazon review'An excellent and thought-provoking book which I would highly recommend to believers and non-believers alike' - Amazon review John Rae (1931-2006) was a British educator and author. His novel, The Custard Boys was published in 1960 and adapted as a film (Reach for Glory) in 1962.

"Infusing vivid imagery and fine detail......reminiscent of Louis L'Amour or Cormac McCarthy." -IndieReaderGet ready for a wild ride in the Wild West in this literary western as two women, a determined young runaway and a rough-and-tumble former slave, team up to survive against all odds on the Kansas prairie in 1871! Maggie Glass refuses to hide her mixed heritage and won't be held down by an arranged marriage. But she finds herself stranded in the middle of nowhere when two dangerous KKK members throw her from a racing stagecoach. She must rely on her wits and her parasol to fight the buffalo wolves that stalk her. That is, until the cigar-smoking, saloon-loving, gruff Black Mary comes to her rescue. Mary Fields is no stranger to trouble, but her luck takes a turn for the worse when she loses her job after winning a shootout. Out on the lonely plains, she encounters Maggie and the two embark on a journey filled with danger, outlaws, and a quest for differing notions of freedom. As they journey through a world of uncertainties, Maggie's thirst for independence drives her forward, right into the arms of an outlaw so dangerous it is illegal to apprehend him. Meanwhile Mary fights to stay true to herself. With their futures on the line, will they survive in a volatile world of shootouts and fast draws? Step into the pages of John Rae's literary western for a tale of inner strength, self-discovery, and the unbreakable spirit of two unforgettable women. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey of self-determination! A deeply-woven novel within a novel, The Prairie Dance stitches together the yarns and anecdotes of several African Americans who lived in the Wild West. If you like free-spirited heroines, paths to enlightenment, and period-piece stories of inner strength, then you'll love John Rae's literary western.Buy The Prairie Dance to saddle up for excitement today!

This is the story of Mary O'Farrell, who became Sister Genevieve, one of the most remarkable yet little-known heroines of our time. A woman of great courage and spirituality, she devoted her life to the education of the girls of West Belfast during the Troubles, defying the Catholic church, the IRA and the British army in her determination to give her underprivileged girls the best possible start in life. When she arrived in 1956, Catholic West Belfast was one of the most deprived areas in western Europe. By the time Sister Genevieve left St. Louise's, the secondary school she led for twenty-five years, she had transformed the lives of its pupils. Girls whose highest ambition had been to stitch hankies in the mills were inspired by Sister Genevieve to stay on at school and go to university. More astonishing is that for nineteen of those twenty-five years, Sister Genevieve was running her school in the middle of a guerrilla war between the IRA and the British army. The girls were lifted by the army and brought in for questioning; their homes were taken over by gunmen or turned over by soldiers; their fathers and brothers were killed on active service or sentenced to long terms of imprisonment. Yet through all this, Sister Genevieve remained loyal to her pupils whatever they did and was compassionate to all who suffered in the conflict. Sister Genevieve is the biography of an inspirational headteacher and a fascinating and highly complex woman. It is also a unique insight into the Troubles from the point of view of the 'civilians' who were living on the front line. John Rae (1931-2006) was a British educator and author. His novel, The Custard Boys was published in 1960 and adapted as a film (Reach for Glory) in 1962.

John Rae (1845-1915) wrote what is considered to be one of the finest biographies of Adam Smith, originally published in 1895. Reviewers, both contemporary and decades in the future, lavished praise on Rae's Life of Adam Smith, noting Rae's extensive use of archival material that had not been unearthed previously, as well as Rae's way of letting the information he presents speak for itself. The present volume is a high-quality facsimile reproduction of Rae's work.

Life of Adam Smith, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.

Being nice is freakin' hard..."Couldn't put it down. Great read for both children and adults..." -Lisa S.A Goth-elf, Jack is not like most other elves at The Pole. He hates the cold. Hates making toys. And he thinks Santa might be just a little bit too stingy with the coal.Afraid he might belong to a darker side of Christmas, Jack dreams of running away while Santa is out delivering presents. He steals the Naughty List, planning to use it as a map to find his Christmas demon idol, Krampus, who travels the world Christmas Eve to punish all the Naughty Children.But Jack's dream sets him on an adventure that turns nightmarish. Using Goth-kids as bait, Jack finally meets his idol and discovers that he is on Krampus' Naughty List. And Krampus doesn't play nice. At all. As a matter of fact, Krampus is downright evil...attacking Santa and dragging Jack's kinda-sorta girlfriend, Candi, into the underworld. Can Jack rescue them and the Naughty Children in time to save Christmas?If he pulls it off, Jack just might get a Christmas surprise bigger than anything he could have ever wished for. But as he would say, this holiday is just...so...extra.Bad Elf and The Krampus is a humorous Yuletide tale. If you enjoy unlikely heroes, wild rides, and a splash of dark fun, then you'll love John Rae's rollicking adventure.Buy Bad Elf and The Krampus today, or you just might end up on Krampus' Naughty list! Previously published as Bad Elf. This updated edition is bigger, badder, and...elfier?

In the mid-nineteenth century, the northern coastline of North America was of particular interest to the Hudson's Bay Company as it was believed to hold the key to the elusive North-West Passage, a trade route from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Recruited to lead a team to survey part of this forbidding region, the Scottish explorer John Rae (1813-93) undertook his first expedition during 1846-7. It was remarkable not only for its success, but also because Rae's was the first crew to overwinter in the Arctic. Unlike other Victorian explorers, Rae embraced the culture of the Inuit and learnt to live off the land like them, which enabled him to complete his survey. First published in 1850, this journal relates the details of his journey as well as how he and his men survived the extreme conditions. It remains a valuable document in the history of Arctic exploration.

Eight Hours for Work is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

La journée de huit heures: théorie et étude comparée de ses applications et de leurs résultats économiques et sociaux / par John Rae; traduit par Geo F. StarkDate de l'édition originale: 1900Le présent ouvrage s'inscrit dans une politique de conservation patrimoniale des ouvrages de la littérature Française mise en place avec la BNF.HACHETTE LIVRE et la BNF proposent ainsi un catalogue de titres indisponibles, la BNF ayant numérisé ces oeuvres et HACHETTE LIVRE les imprimant à la demande.Certains de ces ouvrages reflètent des courants de pensée caractéristiques de leur époque, mais qui seraient aujourd'hui jugés condamnables.Ils n'en appartiennent pas moins à l'histoire des idées en France et sont susceptibles de présenter un intérêt scientifique ou historique.Le sens de notre démarche éditoriale consiste ainsi à permettre l'accès à ces oeuvres sans pour autant que nous en cautionnions en aucune façon le contenu.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr