Set in 1920s Sydney, the heyday of Theosophy and other 'new religions', Towards a Better World explores a time bursting with new and exciting ideas - but also with rumours concerning clergy and young boys. Based on family stories and careful research, Stephanie Claire tells the story of a group of young Theosophists and their new friend Ed Best, who mix in a heady world featuring luminaries such as activist and orator Annie Besant, 'new world Teacher', Krishnamirty, and the dominating figure of Bishop Charles Leadbeater, resident at The Manor in Mosman, Sydney, where ideals and realities may collide. Stephanie Claire's literary output includes biographies, children's books, radio programs and short stories.

This book offers a balanced, poignant, and often moving portrait of America’s immigrants over more than a century. The author has organized the book by decades so that readers can easily find the time period most relevant to their experience or that of family members. The first part covers the Ellis Island era, the second part America’s new immigrants—from the closing of Ellis Island in 1955 to the present. Also included is a comprehensive appendix of statistics showing immigration by country and decade from 1890 to the present, a complete list of famous immigrants, and much more. This rewarding, engrossing volume documents the diverse mosaic of America in the words of the people from many lands, who for more than a century have made our country what it is today. It distills the larger, hot-topic issue of national immigration down to the personal level of the lives of those who actually lived it.

With a mix of genuine forgiveness, honest communication, and a strong desire to make things better, any relationship can improve. Our circumstances won’t change, however, as long as two people focus on each other’s faults. And the worst thing we can get from a less-than-perfect relationship is a negative attitude toward life. This book guides you through the timeless insights of Colossians 3, wise counsel that can help you change the way you relate to others. The keys: Let go of imperfections, learn to forgive, and start living virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.