Thomas Chalmers was arguably the most popular Scot and influential churchman of his age. However, when he was first educated, ordained, installed, and serving as a parish minister in the Church of Scotland, he was by his own admission not yet a converted Christian. How could a minister of the gospel not believe the gospel? How this happened is telling of his context, country, and church, but it is not a short story. From a confusion of church and state dating back to the Scottish Reformati...

This book provides definitions and mathematical derivations of fundamental relationships of tensor analysis encountered in nonlinear continuum mechanics and continuum physics, with a focus on finite deformation kinematics and classical differential geometry. Of particular interest are anholonomic aspects arising from a multiplicative decomposition of the deformation gradient into two terms, neither of which in isolation necessarily obeys the integrability conditions satisfied by the gradie...

This book describes thermoelastic and inelastic deformation processes in crystalline solids undergoing loading by shock compression. Constitutive models with a basis in geometrically nonlinear continuum mechanics supply these descriptions. Large deformations such as finite strains and rotations, are addressed. The book covers dominant mechanisms of nonlinear thermoelasticity, dislocation plasticity, deformation twinning, fracture, flow, and other structure changes. Rigorous derivations of ...

Arguably one of Britain's greatest and most versatile actors of the past 50 years, John Hurt was unique in so many ways. His body of work, both eclectic and often brilliant, saw him play characters that few others would attempt, let alone portray on a regular basis.From Quentin Crisp in the groundbreaking The Naked Civil Servant, to John Merrick in The Elephant Man, Hurt also gave stunning performances in classic films such as Midnight Express, Alien

Fourteen impossible mysteries from the masters of the Golden Age detective story.‘Lock your door and enjoy’ – KirkusLocked-room mysteries have baffled and delighted readers for generations. They present the reader with a seemingly impossible crime – a body found inside a windowless room that’s been locked from the inside, for example – before revealing an ingenious and satisfying solution.This unique collection features fou...

An evocative blend of history and nature writing that tells the story of Yellowstone’s evolving significance in American culture through the stories of ten iconic figuresYellowstone is America’s premier national park. Today Yellowstone is often a byword for conservation, natural beauty, and a way for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. But it was not always this way. Wonderlandscape presents a new perspective on Yellowstone, the emotions that various natural wonders and ...

Preaching from Inside the Story is a book that seeks to carve out an understanding of narrative preaching in an age where there is little agreement about its nature and practice. Capitalizing on the works of Craddock and Lowry, it seeks to find an expanded palette upon which the preacher may engage the larger canvas of narrative preaching. This book will engage the mind by introducing neuroscientific understandings of creativity; build upon the foundations of the philosophy of stories by e...

This dynamic examination traces the lives of two of the most influential figures and their dueling approaches on America’s natural landscape.John Muir, the most famous naturalist in American history, protected Yosemite, cofounded the Sierra Club, and is sometimes called the Father of the National Parks. A poor immigrant, self-taught, individualistic, and skeptical of institutions, he had an idealistic belief in the spiritual benefits of holistic natural systems that led him to a ph...

Conquer complex and interesting programming challenges by building robust and concurrent applications with caches, cryptography, and parallel programming.Key FeaturesUnderstand how to use .NET frameworks like the Task Parallel Library (TPL)and CryptoAPIDevelop a containerized application based on microservices architectureGain insights into memory management techniques in .NET CoreBook DescriptionThis Lea...

In "The Sunny South: An Autumn in Spain and Majorca," John William Clayton offers a vivid and engaging account of his travels through the picturesque landscapes of southern Spain and the idyllic island of Majorca. Clayton's literary style is characterized by lush descriptive prose and a keen eye for detail, seamlessly blending travelogue with reflections on culture, history, and personal experience. The book stands as both a historical document of European travel in the late 19th century a...

In "The Sunny South: An Autumn in Spain and Majorca," John William Clayton invites readers on a captivating journey through the evocative landscapes and rich histories of Spain and Majorca during the autumnal season. The book deftly combines travel writing with personal reflection, employing a lyrical style that captures the vibrancy of the regions while invoking the nostalgia of a bygone era. With keen observations and vivid imagery, Clayton immerses readers in the cultural tapestries and...

Love's Letters: A Collection of Timeless Relationship Advice from Today's Hottest Marriage Experts is the first ever collaboration featuring twenty-eight couples who champion God's greatest gift—marriage. Each day's devotional is written by a different husband and wife team, sharing timeless advice that will elevate your marriage to the next level.This historic charity anthology brings together pastors, authors, entertainers, social media influencers, military, first responders, an...