Intended for Bible study and personal devotions. This book explores the human side of Jesus's followers--from the first century to the present day.

Danger, Romance and Adventure await as you join the author on his wild and rhythmic exploits across the globe. Ride along on dizzying bus rides through the Andes, a rollicking voyage to the Galapagos Islands, a jazz festival in Ibiza or geo-political malfeasance in Guatemala. In all, twelve true tales of intrigue to inspire the explorer in us all.

This chapter, written by a psychiatrist working with people with severe and complex addictions, sets the scene. We are provided with a graphic account of the multiple problems—physical, psychological, social, financial—of someone with severe drug addiction, where sex working and the risks of pregnancy, infection, and assault compound an already challenging presentation. The personal history of trauma and abuse means that the patient requires highly skilled and sensitive management, and ada...

The focus of this edited volume is to identify challenges facing organizations in achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and a new energy economy, and to explore solutions from various sectors of the economy to enable the transition to a zero emissions future. Research presented here is divided into three parts, with an introductory statement on growth and sustainability. Part one discusses strategies towards a sustainable economy under a zero emissions goal. Part two contains ind...

Time Series Analysis in Meteorology and Climatology provides an accessible overview of this notoriously difficult subject. Clearly structured throughout, the authors develop sufficient theoretical foundation to understand the basis for applying various analytical methods to a time series and show clearly how to interpret the results. Taking a unique approach to the subject, the authors use a combination of theory and application to real data sets to enhance student underst...

Here’s the most complete picture Bible ever, now available as an eBook! And it features a captivating, up-to-date artwork style—making it the perfect Bible for today’s visually focused culture. The Action Bible presents 215 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easier to follow the Bible’s historical flow—and reinforcing the build-up to its thrilling climax.The stories in The Action Bible clearly communicate to contemporary readers. This compelli...

Remember when you were a kid and you got your first bicycle? After a few weeks of mastering the dynamics of balancing, steering, and pedaling, all at the same time hopefully, your father released his protective, steadying grip on the seat and you went wobbling off on your own. It was probably your very first taste of independence and freedom and you knew you liked that feeling very much. Few things in life have ever compared to that first solo ride.Almost 40 years after my first so...

**A powerful Bible study for the Lenten season that explores the stories of three women who played a crucial role in the first Easter—from the beloved author of Bad Girls of the Bible and The Women of Christmas.“The perfect companion for Easter and beyond!”—Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head and visionary of IF:Gathering**You’re about to meet three women named Mary, each of whom has a life-changing enc...

In 2008, Mark Beaumont smashed the world record for cycling around the world, by an astonishing 81 days. His race against the clock took him through the toughest terrain and the most demanding of conditions. In 2009, Mark set out on his second ultra-endurance challenge. And this one would involve some very big mountains.The Man Who Cycled the Americas tells the story of a 15,000 mile expedition that once again broke the barriers of human achievement. To pedal the longest m...

Featuring bright and vibrant illustrations, The Beginner's Bible® offers the foundational building blocks of faith for young children while featuring easy to read, short, and simple bible stories of favorite figures. Millions of children and their parents have delighted in this kids bible and grown closer to their Creator.The Beginner's Bible is where a child’s journey towards a lifelong love of God's Word begins.Kids will enjoy reading the story o...

Angelology: The Study of Angels Good and Bad is a self-directed Bible study booklet that will help individuals work through the myriad of books about Angels and demons through the grid of the Bible, God's Word. We cannot argue with a persons experience but we can search out the Scripture to see if they line up with it or not. This is book two in the series Looking at Life Through the Grid of the Bible. Book one "Proof of Heaven: From the Bible not a Near Death Experience&quo...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Roatán.Roatán is one of the Honduras Bay Islands in the Caribbean Sea. The island is located near the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea (the second largest worldwide after Australia's Great Barrier Reef). It has become an important cruise ship and scuba diving destination.For many years the island was a hidden gem, with some of the most beautiful white beaches and the best snorkel and diving spots in the Caribbean, but i...