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In Darkest England, and the Way Out

In Darkest England, and the Way Out

William Booth

Pantianos Classics
1890
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In Darkest England, and the Way Out is the Salvation Army's socially conscious treatise regarding the dire situation of the impoverished lower classes in England.First published in 1890 at a time of great hardship for working class people, this book was the charity founder William Booth's attempt at publicizing the desperate straits many ordinary people found themselves in. A rallying cry for preventing and acting against stark poverty, the book poignantly captures the mass degradation of the poor which characterized late Victorian Britain.Within its pages we also see the early philosophy by which the Salvation Army operated. Booth categorizes various people who approach the organization for assistance, from the misfortunate who are out of work, to those with alcohol and substance abuse problems, to petty criminals seeking to reform their ways. To this day, the swift development of an organized response to the various causes of poverty forms part of the organization's success.Highlights include accounts from individual persons who had received support from the Salvation Army. These accounts put a human face and act to counterbalance the more data-heavy portions of the text. Stories include women rescued from neglect; older men experiencing employer ageism in spite of their skills; missing persons found thanks to communication between branches of the charity; and lives dramatically turned around.Although William Booth put his prominent name to the publication, it is agreed that most of this book was written by the passionate investigative journalist W. T. Stead. In researching the text, Stead would visit many of the kitchens and facilities set up by the Salvation Army, which in the years after its founding encountered no shortage of people in dire need within Europe and North America.
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A Darker Shade of Sorcery

A Darker Shade of Sorcery

William Collins

Independently Published
2016
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Evan Umbra is the newest Venator to enter Veneseron, the school for demon hunters.A Venator is a wizard, a spy and a demon hunter rolled into one. They're taught how to wield their sorcery and enchanted weaponry by orcs, elfpires and aliens alike. Their missions range from battling monsters and saving countless lives in the multiple worlds, to the more peculiar, like wrangling killer unicorns and calming down drunken yetis. In their free time Venators enjoy goblin soap-operas and underwater bubble travel, but they also understand that every new mission they're given could be their last. Whilst learning how to manipulate the elements, summon creatures to fight for him and shoot Spellzookas, Evan encounters a dangerous rival and meets a girl who makes him feel nauseous; but in a good way. He makes the first friends he's ever had in the carefree Jed and the reckless Brooke. Whilst Jed gets on the wrong side of a rival Venator, Brooke finds herself falling for the enigmatic demon hunter who brought her to Veneseron, not knowing he isn't quite human. But it soon becomes apparent that Evan is more than just a Venator. Everyone wants to kill or capture him, from demons to Dark-Venators and even people he's supposed to be able to trust.Evan reckons he probably won't survive his first year at Veneseron. Praise for A Darker Shade of Sorcery.The book was like Harry Potter and The Mortal Instruments and a little bit Percy Jacksonish combined. It's like I'm reading all my favorite books in one I loved it so much The action, the adventures, it was awesome -Jean Claudia. Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★I can't recommend this book enough A gripping story, an engrossing world and colorful characters; what more could you ask for?-Donte Mcneal. Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★This was a VERY entertaining book and well worth the read. Once I got a few chapters in the book just flew by. I can't wait to read the next book in the series -Angel Erin. Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★A detailed world, which his characters only scratch the surface of. Harry Potter Fans will like this. Overall it was very good and I can't wait to read the next one. If you are a fan of action/ adventure fantasy, this is a good one to read.-Bridgette B. Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
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Time Will Darken It

Time Will Darken It

William Maxwell

Knopf Publishing Group
1997
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Pregnant with her second child, Martha King finds her marriage to lawyer Austin King more and more frustrating when her husband befriends his young foster cousin, Nora, and, in the process, unwittingly jeopardizes his marriage, career, and place in the community.
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Darker Than Night

Darker Than Night

William Gerke

Independently Published
2019
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Lucas the Star Child, a young god, alone and struggling with his destiny. Kaspar the Heretic, born to serve evil and using the darkness against itself. The Moon Maiden, defying the gods' orders to bring light to the lost. The Vigil, stalking the dark streets to protect the city he loves. Four heroes brought together by circumstance, facing enemies from within and without and learning to trust themselves and each other. When all is darkest, only those who are darker than night can stand against the shadows and flames that threaten to engulf the city of Quardiera. William Gerke's latest novel combines heroic fantasy and superhero genres in a unique blend of action, intrigue, and adventure.
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Time Will Darken It

Time Will Darken It

William Maxwell

Vintage Publishing
1999
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The decision to invite his Southern relatives to stay proves a fateful one for Austin King. By the time they leave, his reputation and his marriage have suffered irreparable damage. Against the perfectly-drawn background of small-town Illinois at the turn of the 20th century, Maxwell once again uncovers the seeds of potential tragedy at the heart of a happily-established family.
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In Darkest England and the Way Out

In Darkest England and the Way Out

Booth William

Cambridge University Press
2014
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This classic work in the literature of poverty was published in 1890 by William Booth (1829–1912), the founder of the Salvation Army. It was in fact mostly written by the crusading journalist W. T. Stead (referred to as an anonymous 'friend of the poor' in Booth's preface), but the practical ideas for relieving the poverty and squalor of late Victorian British cities are all Booth's own. Reworking the cliché of 'Darkest Africa', in the first part he describes the 'submerged tenth' of Darkest England - destitute and/or criminal - and goes on to suggest the way to 'Deliverance', which includes better housing, education and training for work, and the sending of the urban poor to 'colonies', both overseas and in the British countryside. These proposals had their critics, but drew wide attention to an appalling aspect of urban life of which the prosperous classes were barely aware.
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