This study of the cross-cultural transmission of the Christian faith looks at how Christianity became a world faith, the role of Africa in Christian history and the missionary movements of the West. It reaches back to Eusebius of Edessa in the 4th century and down to the contemporary world, from "Old Athens" and "New Jerusalem" to the vast continents of South America, Asia and Africa. On the way it offers fresh understandings of Pentecostalism, African traditional religion, and the ironic ways in which the western missionary movement often accomplished things - both for good and for ill - that its agents never dreamed of.
Rosalie Edge (1877-1962) was the first American woman to achieve national renown as a conservationist. Dyana Z. Furmansky draws on Edge’s personal papers and on interviews with family members and associates to portray an implacable, indomitable personality whose activism earned her the names “Joan of Arc” and “hellcat.” A progressive New York socialite and veteran suffragist, Edge did not join the conservation movement until her early fifties. Nonetheless, her legacy of achievements—called "widespread and monumental" by the New Yorker—forms a crucial link between the eras defined by John Muir and Rachel Carson. An early voice against the indiscriminate use of toxins and pesticides, Edge reported evidence about the dangers of DDT fourteen years before Carson's Silent Spring was published.Today, Edge is most widely remembered for establishing Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the world's first refuge for birds of prey. Founded in 1934 and located in eastern Pennsylvania, Hawk Mountain was cited in Silent Spring as an "especially significant" source of data. In 1930, Edge formed the militant Emergency Conservation Committee, which not only railed against the complacency of the Bureau of Biological Survey, Audubon Society, U.S. Forest Service, and other stewardship organizations but also exposed the complicity of some in the squandering of our natural heritage. Edge played key roles in the establishment of Olympic and Kings Canyon National Parks and the expansion of Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Filled with new insights into a tumultuous period in American conservation, this is the life story of an unforgettable individual whose work influenced the first generation of environmentalists, including the founders of the Wilderness Society, Nature Conservancy, and Environmental Defense Fund.
Rosalie Edge (1877-1962) was the first American woman to achieve national renown as a conservationist. Dyana Z. Furmansky draws on Edge’s personal papers and on interviews with family members and associates to portray an implacable, indomitable personality whose activism earned her the names “Joan of Arc” and “hellcat.” A progressive New York socialite and veteran suffragist, Edge did not join the conservation movement until her early fifties. Nonetheless, her legacy of achievements—called "widespread and monumental" by the New Yorker—forms a crucial link between the eras defined by John Muir and Rachel Carson. An early voice against the indiscriminate use of toxins and pesticides, Edge reported evidence about the dangers of DDT fourteen years before Carson's Silent Spring was published.Today, Edge is most widely remembered for establishing Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the world's first refuge for birds of prey. Founded in 1934 and located in eastern Pennsylvania, Hawk Mountain was cited in Silent Spring as an "especially significant" source of data. In 1930, Edge formed the militant Emergency Conservation Committee, which not only railed against the complacency of the Bureau of Biological Survey, Audubon Society, U.S. Forest Service, and other stewardship organizations but also exposed the complicity of some in the squandering of our natural heritage. Edge played key roles in the establishment of Olympic and Kings Canyon National Parks and the expansion of Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Filled with new insights into a tumultuous period in American conservation, this is the life story of an unforgettable individual whose work influenced the first generation of environmentalists, including the founders of the Wilderness Society, Nature Conservancy, and Environmental Defense Fund.
Dive into the World of Digital Currency MasteryStep into the thrilling realm of cryptocurrency with Bitcoin Unlocked: Your Beginner's Guide to the Digital Gold Rush, an illuminating journey crafted for both novices and enthusiasts. Discover the digital marvel that's reshaping our financial landscape.Embark on a revolution: The book begins by delving into the origins of Bitcoin-unveiling the visionaries behind its creation and the groundbreaking technology that powers this decentralized marvel. With clarity and precision, it explains the intricacies of blockchain, mining, and Bitcoin's ingenious structure.Grasp its economic prowess: Explore Bitcoin's profound impact on traditional finance. Learn about the dynamics of supply and demand, and compare its advantages and potential pitfalls against fiat currencies. This book empowers you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of digital wealth.Gain practical insight: From setting up your very first wallet to securely storing and trading Bitcoin, this guide equips you with essential skills. Assess the diverse strategies for investing in Bitcoin, evaluating both long-term and short-term horizons.Understand its global influence: Uncover the pivotal role Bitcoin plays in the global economy, particularly in emerging markets. Address common misconceptions, decode the legal landscape, and envision the potential future of this revolutionary currency.Whether you're curious about the technological underpinnings, the economic significance, or the investment potential, this book is your definitive guide. Each chapter expands your understanding, ensuring you are well-prepared for the digital gold rush on the horizon.
Millions of single mothers find themselves in the difficult position of raising boys alone. Many of those boys are at risk of falling behind in school or repeating the patterns of their own absent or neglectful fathers. Single mothers, who are often the only parental influence on their sons, are critical to reversing this troubling trend. But how? You might be wounded by the broken promises of your child's father. But God offers a greater promise to you and your family. Roland Warren, himself the child of a single mother, invites single moms on a journey not only to heal their hearts but also to parent their boys to become healthy men, good husbands, and strong fathers. He offers guidance and wisdom to moms who want to raise sons who will make and keep their commitments. Drawing from the Genesis story of Hagar and Ishmael, Warren shares insights and stories of how mothers can find healing and hope for their sons to become better men of character and action.
There exists, spearheaded by a critical mass of spiritually evolved Africans, the evolving higher consciousness of the African collective, or the Ausarian Self. This Self of higher spiritual consciousness can be fully known when the higher consciousness of one's individual self is known. As the ancients of spiritual culture have taught, knowledge and effectuation of one's higher Self is a supreme undertaking of life. Knowledge and effectuation of the collective Self or Ancestral consciousness is an equally supreme undertaking. The reason this must be so, is that life is a Unity behind its marvelous diversity; thus, one's individual higher Self is one with any collective Self (i.e., national soul) that the Supreme Being is poised in. The status of the whole is always relevant to the status of the individual, and vice versa. Our individual spiritual achievement is not complete if we isolate ourselves from the condition of others or from our ancestral heritage, self-content with our supposed state of Nirvana. We must see the evolving spirit in ourselves and in others of our collective as the same. Ultimately, there is only one Self that expresses through the unity and evolving diversity of life, the Universal Integral Divine One. The higher African Self has given to the World its first great humanity and civilizations; this same evolving higher African Self has a role to play in giving to the world its next higher expression of humanity and civilization. This books outlines evolutionary movements of the African Collective Consciousness. The author lays out educational imperatives for furthering that evolutionary push.
The visually arresting and often misunderstood octopus has long captured popular imagination. With an alien appearance and an uncanny intellect, this exceptional sea creature has inspired fear in famous lore and legends—from the giant octopus attack in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Ursula the sea witch in The Little Mermaid. Yet its true nature is more wondrous still. After decades of research, the authors reveal a sensitive, curious, and playful animal with remarkable intelligence, an ability to defend itself with camouflage and jet propulsion, an intricate nervous system, and advanced problem-solving abilities. In this beautifully photographed book, three leading marine biologists bring readers face to face with these amazingly complex animals that have fascinated scientists for decades. From the molluscan ancestry of today’s octopus to its ingenious anatomy, amazing mating and predatory behaviors, and other-worldly relatives, the authors take readers through the astounding life cycle, uncovering the details of distinctive octopus personalities. With personal narratives, underwater research, stunning closeup photography, and thoughtful guidance for keeping octopuses in captivity, Octopus is the first comprehensive natural history of this smart denizen of the sea.
Book 1 of Playing the Church Organ(TM) series devoted to the C-200 Organist.The owner's manual that is shipped within tells you what the keyboard will do. Our book shows you how to play music using these features - organ music that you can play in a church service, including hymn.
Drug resistance is a growing problem in today's society. Successful drugs are constantly being developed but there is always the risk that a small percent of the drug's target will be immune. These survivors can then lead to a new population, resistant to the action of this drug. New drugs are continuously under development to combat this problem, but these can, in turn, lead to new resistant populations. This problem is universal whether the target is to destroy a deadly virus, or an insect which is ravaging crop production. Development of new drugs is difficult and time consuming so it is of crucial importance that we understand the processes behind drug resistance. "Molecular Genetics of Drug Resistance" forms a vital and timely review of the genetic processes behind drug resistance. Starting with an overview of the area, each chapter focuses on a particular target with important sections on drug resistance in malaria and in cancer. Each chapter has been written by an acknowledged expert in the field and the careful work of the editors has ensured a consistent approach and presentation.
Das C im Lambspringer Alexius, Oxforder Roland und Londoner Brandan ist ein unver nderter, hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1881. Hansebooks ist Herausgeber von Literatur zu unterschiedlichen Themengebieten wie Forschung und Wissenschaft, Reisen und Expeditionen, Kochen und Ern hrung, Medizin und weiteren Genres. Der Schwerpunkt des Verlages liegt auf dem Erhalt historischer Literatur. Viele Werke historischer Schriftsteller und Wissenschaftler sind heute nur noch als Antiquit ten erh ltlich. Hansebooks verlegt diese B cher neu und tr gt damit zum Erhalt selten gewordener Literatur und historischem Wissen auch f r die Zukunft bei.
