Steven Smith

The Forgotten Sonata weaves past and present into a story of music, memory, and the quiet ways history refuses to stay buried. In 1812, amid the uncertainty of the War of 1812, British officer William Beale serves on the Canadian frontier near Fort Detroit. As alliances shift and loyalties are tested, William records his thoughts in journals and letters meant for a woman he may never see again, while an unfinished sonata passes quietly from hand to hand, its significance unrecognised by those who carry it. Two centuries later, Oliver Beale, a Canadian graduate student at Cambridge, begins researching his ancestor's wartime service. What starts as an academic exercise soon becomes personal. Fragmented journals, faded military records, and a forgotten piece of music draw Oliver deeper into a past that mirrors his own uncertainties about love, ambition, and belonging. As his research brings him closer to Sara, a fellow scholar with her own reasons for looking backward, the boundary between scholarship and inheritance begins to blur. Moving between the forests and forts of Upper Canada and the libraries and courts of modern Cambridge, The Forgotten Sonata explores how private lives intersect with public history, and how art can outlast the circumstances of its creation. Rich in historical detail and emotional restraint, it is a novel about what survives when war ends, and what is passed down when stories are left unfinished.

Unlock the timeless wisdom of the Bible's most captivating stories with this in-depth study guide on the parables and allegories of the Gospels. Crafted for believers and seekers alike, this guide takes you on an enriching journey through the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or new to biblical study, this book offers: Contextual Analysis: Understand the historical, cultural, and scriptural backdrop of each parable and allegory.Detailed Summaries: Familiarize yourself with the characters, plot, and messages of these age-old stories.Interpretive Insights: Explore the symbolism, metaphors, and theological underpinnings of these teachings.Theological Implications: Explore the divine principles that form the bedrock of these narratives.Points for Reflection: Engage with thought-provoking questions aimed at applying these eternal truths to your life today.Perfect for individual study, small groups, or academic settings, this guide illuminates the complexities of these biblical texts and serves as a spiritual roadmap for ethical living and profound faith. Discover the transformative power of stories that have shaped civilizations and delve into the heart of Christian teachings.

Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis, by Blocher/Juras/Smith is dedicated to answering the question: Why Cost Management? It answers this question by providing cost-management tools and techniques needed to support an organization's competitiveness, improve its performance, and help the organization accomplish its strategy. The text is written to help students understand the broader role of cost accounting in helping an organization succeed - and not just the measurement of costs. While the text does include coverage of traditional costing topics (e.g., job-order costing, process costing, service-department cost allocations, and accounting for joint and by-products), its primary strength is the linkage of these topics, as well as more contemporary topics, to an organization's strategy.