Contained herein is Volume One of an anthology of the complete, major works of Valerie Lynn Stephens. Within its covers, the reader will find an eclectic collection ranging in literary genres from a novel of experimental literary fiction to poetry to essays of philosophical & theological import.
This is Volume III of an enhanced edition of the Major Works of Judeo-Christian Author Valerie Lynn Stephens. Contained herein are works included in the original edition, as well as newer works not released in the previous edition.
This is Volume II of an enhanced edition of the Major Works of Judeo-Christian Author Valerie Lynn Stephens. Contained herein are works included in the original edition, as well as newer works not released in the previous edition.
This is a slim volume of my Judeo-Christian-dedicated poems, penned in undying reverence towards God Almighty for granting us a likeness made in His image, that we may thus manifest both inwardly & outwardly, His magnificence through the impartation of His Holy Spirit. We hold the highest honour in being bestowed this status on earth and we quickly forget. May His light in us, His children & disciples, continue to shine forth even through the vagaries of our own humanity & through the dark, oppressive void and principalities of this world. Truly, any victory & glory we might obtain on this earth belongs to the Triune God. In Jesus' holy & sovereign name, I thus dedicate this collection of verse. Amen.
This is Volume Two of an experiment in Poetic Metaphysics. It seeks to guide the reader upon an inward journey, hopefully both enlightening & consoling, as they ponder upon the many vagaries and blessings of this mortal human experience.
Jesus uncomplicates us. He takes all of our fragmented pieces and completes us. Perfect love casts out all fear, and makes us whole again, makes our edges smooth again so that we can glide through the tides of our lives with ease and joy and accomplish the purpose which he has set out for us since each our own inception. Jesus restores all that Abaddon has stolen. In due time... the temple is rebuilt within our soul, where the only High Priest allowed entrance, is our Lord and King, to forever reign. Amen.
This is a work of Apologetics which seeks to synthesize some of the gaps perceived to exist between the realms of Science & Religion, namely that of Judeo-Christianity. Each comparable 'constant' states a brief but profound parallel in regards to specific scientific properties of our world with the truths, both physical & metaphysical, revealed throughout Scripture.
This volume of my thoughts explores the physical & metaphysical realms of Self & Cosmos, as a human entity continues ever-onward towards the edifying search for Truth & Salvation.
This is a volume of insights & ponderances upon the human condition & experience intended to aid the reader upon an inward journey of enriching self-discovery, self-acceptance and, hopefully & ultimately, one of healing & psycho-spiritual rejuvenation. Each meditation & insight can be individually tailored to meet the particular psychological & spiritual needs of the reader. But most of all, the focus of this small volume of meditations is geared towards a deepening & broadening of one's own humanity, in that they might breach that absolution & liberation which can come only from deep within the Womb of Contemplation. The ultimate purpose is to bring the reader to humanistic reconciliation, thereby freeing them to find spiritual actualization.
This is an unorthodox novel of literary fiction which chronicles the life of its main character from one of existential dissonance & depravity to one of ultimate metamorphosis & redemption. It seeks to slowly illumine upon the readers themselves, as they share in the journey, both inward & outward, of its main character.
This work is an experimental, meditational piece dedicated to the deeper innermost workings of a mortal human mind as it seeks healing & continued psycho-spiritual edification & evolution.
Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding describes breeds of livestock worldwide as well as a range of breed-related subjects such as husbandry, health and behaviour. This definitive and prestigious reference work presents easily accessible information on domestication (including wild ancestors and related species), genetics and breeding, livestock produce and markets, as well as breed conservation and the cultural and social aspects of livestock farming. Written by renowned livestock authorities, these volumes draw on the authors' lifelong interest and involvement in livestock breeds of the world, presenting a unique, comprehensive and fully cross-referenced guide to cattle, buffalo, horses, pigs, sheep, asses, goats, camelids, yak and other domesticants. Volume 1: contains asses, camelids, cattle, goats, horses and pigs Volume 2: contains sheep, water buffalo, yak and other livestock Coverage: Breed descriptions: including groups, types and varieties, history and links between groups, livestock products and trends for creating new breeds Wild species: ancestral and relatives, potential domesticants and hybridization Humans and breeds: spread of domestication, transhumance and pastoralism, social and cultural influences, suitability of different groups for different human purposes Genetics and Conservation: a dedicated section and glossary of terms Placing breeds in a practical agricultural context, this two volume encyclopedia will be of great value to agriculturalists, breeders, geneticists, biologists, rural historians, conservationists, ecologists, and all those who are interested in the rich diversity of livestock breeds.
James A. Michener was one of the most beloved storytellers of our time, captivating readers with sweeping historical plots that educated and entertained. In this first full-length biography of the private as well as the public Michener, Stephen J. May reveals how an aspiring writer became a best-selling novelist. It is the only book to draw on Michener's complete papers as well as interviews with his friends and associates. The result conveys much about Michener never before revealed in print.May follows the young Michener from an impoverished Pennsylvania childhood to the wartime Pacific, where he found inspiration for Tales of the South Pacific, a book that led to a string of best sellers, including The Source, Centennial, Chesapeake, and The Covenant. May provides insights into Michener's personal life: his three marriages, his unique working methods, and his social and political views. He also reveals the author's hypersensitivity to criticism, his egotism, and his failure on some occasions to acknowledge the contributions of his assistants.Examining Michener's body of writing in its biographical and cultural contexts, May describes the creation of each novel and assesses the book's strengths and shortcomings. His close readings underscore Michener's innovativeness in presenting mountains of historical and cultural research in an engaging literary form.This probing biography establishes Michener's place in twentieth-century letters as it offers an unprecedented view of the man behind the typewriter.
