At the dawn of the twentieth century, Dublin, Georgia, was transformed from a violent and lawless community into one of the state�s fastest growing, most prosperous and cultivated cities. The coming of the railroad, the prohibition of liquor sales, and evolving industries all played a part in escortingDublin into this �Golden Era,� a period of unparalleled expansion and exuberance. With over two hundred historic photographs, Dublin: The Emerald City takes the reader on a journey into Dubli...

"Scott Thompson's biography of the Filipino soldier and statesman, Fidel V. Ramos, illustrates the fascinating and complex geography of Filipino politics and its relation with the American hegemon. It's first-rate scholarship and equally first-rate writing." -F. Sionil Jose, National Artist for Literature

Most of the poems in Aerial Muse were written in the sky -- on commercial airline flights. A few other poems are populated with birds, real or imagined. But these poems are less about transportation than they are about transformation and transcendence. Often the poems themselves take flight -- imagination lifting from the ground of everyday details into wild, blue wonder. Acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye summarized this poetry collection with a single word: "glorious."

Never Give Up by Bernard Scott Thompson is an inspiring memoir that shares the author's journey from a meager upbringing on a small farm in Northern Michigan to a fulfilling life filled with adventure and success. Through heartfelt storytelling, Bernard reveals his struggles with poverty, his dreams of exploring the world, and the determination that drove him to create a better life for his family.The book captures the essence of resilience and perseverance. Each chapter offers ins...

Through her reseach and Bible study, author Treva Scott Thompson discovered that God rewards those who diligently seek him. She transformed from being a child of fear to finding a father who dwells within. Since we are his temple, he communicates in a way we can understand and find peace. As Thompson sought God, she wrote down her prayers, and as she wrote, his words began to flow out of her.These messages include the words he used as he talked to the multitudes while here on earth...

By writing this book, I hope to minimize the questions in people’s minds; where there are, misgivings, interpretations, traditions, rites and rituals; that may have left them questioning their relationship with God; after they came to know Him.As I searched God’s Word, I found many answers that brought understanding of Jesus’ teachings. These simple, plain, easy to understand principals opened my eyes.I have tried to portray the greatest gift we will find: (in our searching...

In this original and innovative study, Scott T. Smith traces the intersections between land tenure and literature in Anglo-Saxon England. Smith aptly demonstrates that as land became property through the operations of writing, it came to assume a complex range of conceptual values that Anglo-Saxons could use to engage a number of vital cultural concerns beyond just the legal and practical – such as political dominion, salvation, sanctity, status, and social and spiritual obligations.

God’s perfect plan for my life is Too magnificent for me to realize. I must walk one step at a time, Looking ahead to grasp His mercy Would be too wondrous For this earthly temple to enfold. God spoke the universe into existence. Because His words are the same as He is, we know He is near and need not fear, only believe. Within an inspirational collection, Treva Scott Thompson shares gospel in poetic form with the hope of lifting the minds and spirits of believers as God’s words become lif...

Words can be uplifting or they can bring someone down. The effect of words never totally dies. The purpose of this book is to delve into the results- good and bad-of the powerful impact words can have.The implication of live words can be provoking. Words Are Alive presents a wide-open look into the complexity of words, shedding light upon important word values seldom considered and bringing to the foreground hidden truths about our words that will make our lives r...

Does your church have a new members class? Do you know how to share specific information about your church in an authentic way? Are you ready to have a roadmap for both teachers and students on key Christian topics?If you are a pastor, minister, Christian education director, Bible teacher, or anyone else who facilitates new members class, this manual is for you! New members class is an essential orientation class that increases the likelihood that new members will remain connected ...

"My story, tells of the fear of the fifth child in a family of eleven children. As a small child; reared in a strict, church-going family, I became afraid of God. The ministers taught of hell, fire, and damnation. I thought I would actually, go to hell. I'm sure they also preached, something that was good; but good is not what my eager, young, tender heart received. I had nightmares of sliding down a dark tunnel into a burning hell. I never felt comfortable to confide in anyone about my fears...

For Treva Thompson, fear was a ferocious force that seemed larger than anything she could conquer. It held an overwhelming grasp that bound her mind and spirit. When God’s light was shed upon her fear, the darkness gradually faded. Hope and love took the place of fear and doubt. God’s peace embraced her, while her lifelong fear fled.In The Fruit that Is Ripe Is Always Sweeter, Thompson shares her poetic story of longing to discover God’s unwavering love. She has learned that God’s ...