"Missionary Survey As An Aid To Intelligent Co-Operation In Foreign Missions" by Roland Allen and Thomas Cochrane is a pivotal work that emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and collaboration in missionary efforts. The authors argue that effective missions require a thorough understanding of the cultural and social contexts in which they operate. By providing a framework for assessing the needs of different communities, the book encourages missionaries to engage in thoughtful di...

"A Treatise on the Origin, Progress, Prevention, and Cure of Dry Rot in Timber" by Thomas Allen Britton is a comprehensive examination of the issues surrounding dry rot, a significant problem in timber preservation. Britton meticulously details the causes and effects of dry rot, providing insights into its biological mechanisms and the environmental conditions that foster its development. His work serves as an essential resource for builders, architects, and conservationists, emphasizing t...

River Dolphins and Larger Toothed Whales, Volume Three in Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, consists of species review chapters written by global experts on brackish and freshwater dolphin species and larger toothed whales. Each chapter includes a description of the species that is followed by sections on distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites and diseases, and the impacts of human activities on the species. This series ...

"Across Asia on a Bicycle" is a captivating memoir chronicling the extraordinary journey of Thomas Gaskell Allen and William Lewis Sachtleben as they embark on an ambitious bicycle expedition across the Asian continent in the late 19th century. The book vividly recounts their epic adventure spanning over two years and covering thousands of miles, from Constantinople (Istanbul) to Shanghai. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Allen and Sachtleben take readers on a remarkable...

When you bring what is within--strengths, skils and talents--out into the world, miracles can happen. Enhance Your Dance & Share It and the LifeCompass Guidance System enhance your Journey and bring purpose to your life. Life Balance depends on the attention paid daily to your life values: Family, Work, Spiritual, Health, Dreams and Leisure. A recent Gallup survey concerning job happiness indicates that it is at an all time low and carer angst at an all time high causing people to explore ...

Does the universe have enough crap in it? Maybe. Cat crap, mouse crap, dog crap, elephant crap, outer space crap--it all looks like crap to me.In my life, I've been told that I might be full of it, so I just decided to get some of it out of me and make the pile a little bigger. So my hope is that this crap in this book makes your crapping experience a little more fun. And in my life, I've been told to hit the hole, so I hope I have with this crap and haven't created another black h...

In a world of unseen things, the ancient reality of the immortal, invisible intersects with the physical realm of earth and time. Hidden there are mysteries of cosmic birth, eternal wonders, and a story of friendship, love, and betrayal that spawned the clash of the ages.Reeling from a war that saw a third of Michael's forces side with one of his most respected friends, who is now the enemy, how will this Archangel protect the most precious life in all creation when he insists on t...

During the first few centuries after Jesus rose from the dead and returned to Heaven, thousands of Jews and their Arab neighbor were coming to Christ. They were first Christians. A few centuries later that was no longer happening. Gentiles were still joining the ranks but not large groups of Jews.What caused this dramatic shift? Why are both Jews and Muslims so resistant to the Gospel? Most evangelicals can not imagine how anyone can see another religion as being superior to Christ...

Coastal Dolphins and Porpoises: Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume One, the first volume in the Handbook of Marine Mammals series, covers some of the world's most beautiful, intelligent, and highly adapted mammals that inhabit our seas and oceans. As our knowledge of marine mammals grows, the need exists for a reliable and complete reference to the ecology and biology of these fascinating creatures. Scientists, conservationists, and informed laypersons will find book...

In October of 1948, when I was five years old, my Grandfather, Thomas Allen, wanted to stay in touch with me. I had gone home to Connecticut after spending time with him at our family's summer home in Princeton, Massachusetts. One day I was surprised to get a letter in the mail containing a delightful drawing of an elephant and a rabbit. Thus began five years of happy communication with him.When I stayed with my grandparents, Grandad tucked me in at night with stories that he made ...

I wrote my memoirs in hopes that people can learn from my experiences. Don't give up on life. I hope children will learn that dealing with adversity will make them stronger and smarter as they grow into an adult. I hope children and adults will learn that adversity doesn't end when you become an adult. It will end when you become a member of the family of man. I hope people will believe that wonderful things await those who survive childhood.

The Russia hoax was the culmination of corruption, deception, and manipulation that began long before 2016. It started with the Benghazi cover-up, in which Obama and Clinton pushed a false narrative to protect themselves in an election year. Scandal after scandal, campaign after campaign, and lie after lie eventually birthed the counter-narrative that became the Trump–Russia hoax.For nearly a decade, the truth was buried in classified files. The public could only trace the outlines...