God's Army: The Story of the Salvation Army
by Stephen Brook
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Linked to a six-part Channel 4 television series, this is an exploration of the inner workings of the Salvation Army as it tries to adapt to changing times through corporate restructuring without compromising its ideals. The book focuses on various aspects of the organization's work, including the two-year officer-training programme, care for the homeless (the Salvation Army is the second-largest provider of social services after the government), and the family-tracing service which locates show more at least 12 people every day. Looking beyond current concerns, the author examines the Army's history, and the principles which inspired William Booth in 1865 and continue to guide his followers today. show lessTags
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Stephen Brook is a leading writer on wine, gastronomy, and travel. In 1987 he won the Andre Simon award for Liquid Gold and in 1999 his book on Pauillac won the Andre Simon Special Commendation. The following year The Wines of California won the Glenfiddich. Prix Lanson, and Veuve Clicquot prizes for best wine book. More recently he edited A show more Century of Wine. He is a Contributing Editor of Decanter magazine and lives in London show less
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History
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- 287.96 — Religion Christian denominations Methodist churches; churches related to Methodism Minor methodist sects Salvation Army
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- BX9715 .B76 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Protestantism Other Protestant denominations Salvation Army
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