An authoritative introduction to the Crimean peninsula, This Blessed Land is the first book in English to trace the vast history of Crimea from pre-historic times to the present.

A social history of the American colonial period focuses on the daily lives of women, including European immigrants, Native Americans, and slaves, who played a vital role in shaping America. Jr Lib Guild.

A hope-inspiring vision of America's future that includes stories of positive change and addresses the possibilities of what could happen on a broader scale.

The Blessed Land.. for ages 9-13In our book tales that bear the story of Palestine and its ancient Canaanite cities are found. Where nature, warm breeze and fragrant fresh air which evokes the meanings of hope and beauty.Tales about people who lived in their land with all love and tenderness, until the stranger came to occupy their land and displace them.Time passes, day after day and year after year, a generation follows the other, some of them have lived under occupation and others have never seen their country, but the memories they inherited from their ancestors about their beautiful homeland, made its love sneak into their souls, that's why hard work and planning how to regain what was stolen from them became their pleasure and identity.Our stories aim to motivate children to love their homelands, develop their knowledge, skills, talents and creativity to serve them in positive and loving ways.Despite the difficulties, our tales begin with hope, mediated by work, and end with valuable initiatives about love of the homeland. Our slogan is (Hope N work).A slogan we chose for our valuable stories to suit the time and embrace with love all the children everywhere. You will really love our stories, a love that is based on an interesting culture and a rich knowledge.

Winner of the Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize 2019 selection for the One Book One Nebraska and All Iowa state reading programs "Genoways gives the reader a kitchen-table view of the vagaries, complexities, and frustrations of modern farming…Insightful and empathetic." —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The family farm lies at the heart of our national identity, and yet its future is in peril. Rick Hammond grew up on a farm, and for forty years he has raised cattle and crops on his wife’s fifth-generation homestead in Nebraska, in hopes of passing it on to their four children. But as the handoff nears, their family farm—and their entire way of life—are under siege on many fronts, from shifting trade policies, to encroaching pipelines, to climate change. Following the Hammonds from harvest to harvest, Ted Genoways explores the rapidly changing world of small, traditional farming operations. He creates a vivid, nuanced portrait of a radical new landscape and one family’s fight to preserve their legacy and the life they love.

Describes first-century Jewish and Christian beliefs about the land of Israel and examines present-day tensions, helping readers develop a Christian theology of the land.

Blessed Lands Egypt - The year is now, but things are very different. Ancient Egypt never became ancient. Libyans, Nubians, and Assyrians never invaded. The Thirtieth Dynasty repelled the Persians in 343 BC. and Egypt entered a long period of expansion. Syria, Greece and all of Africa conquered. Rome fell before it truly began. Most of Europe and Parts of Asia were absorbed. Egypt became the dominant country from the 18th through the 20th century. The Blessed Lands embraced peace after a long bloody war with the Cursed Lands across the Atlantic Ocean. Life for most Egyptians was good. Priest Honute was one of them. With a beautiful intelligent wife, a wonderful job and the horrible war behind him, Honute could finally enjoy his life. That is until his wife asked for a divorce.