Jonathan Dickinson's heroic tale of shipwreck survivors struggling amid "cannibals" and "savages" on Florida's east coast became a 17th century best seller, But Dickinson was also witness to the last days of Spanish Florida and its Native Americans. In this revealing book, journalist-historian James D. Snyder narrates the journey in modern English then sheds light on some critical questions: Why did the Spanish come to Florida? Why did they fail? Why did the Indian population literally dis...

Chapter 1 highlights the rich history of the area in and surrounding the park, from the Native Americans who first settled there 5,000 years ago, to the Seminole era of the nineteen hundreds, to the secret radar training base that sprawled within during the World War II years. Also: the story of Trapper Nelson, the legendary recluse whose camp is now one of the park's main attractions. Chapter 2 identifies the eight distinctly different ecological systems within the park and includes photo...

This narrative of a shipwreck on the Florida coast in 1696 and the suffering and heroism of the survivors was first published in Philadelphia three years later under the title GOD'S PROTECTING PROVIDENCE . So great and so sustained was the interest the account aroused on both sides of the Atlantic that it was reprinted no less than sixteen times in England and America, and three times each in Dutch and German translations, all between 1699 and 1869. It is now known as Jonathan Dickinson's ...

Considering American Colonial preachers on public worship gives the contemporary church a scriptural remedy for understanding God’s prescribed requirements. This anthology is compiled of six sermons and one lecture: The Sinfulness of Worshipping God with Men’s Institutions by Samuel Willard from Matthew 15:9.The Vanity of Human Institutions in the Worship of God by Jonathan Dickinson from Gal. 4:9. The Great Sin of Formality in God’s Worship by Joshua Moodey from Hosea 11:12. The Duty of W...

During the eighteenth century Presbyterians of the Middle Colonies were separated by divergent allegiances, mostly associated with groups migrating from New England with an English Puritan background and from northern Ireland with a Scotch-lrish tradition. Those differences led first to a fiery ordeal of ecclesiastical controversy and then to a spiritual awakening and a blending of diversity into a new order, American Presbyterianism. Several men stand out not only for having been tested b...

“A compelling call for further research into the potential of ibogaine therapy”—Kirkus Reviews• Explores how ibogaine works, including how it boosts cellular function,increases neuroplasticity, and interrupts habitual behavior patterns and trauma• Discusses the ritual roots of iboga in the Bwiti spiritual tradition of Gabon• Shares case studies showing ibogaine’s healing effects for addiction recovery, traumatic brain injury (TBI), a...

Monsters, Law, Crime, an edited collection composed of essays written by prominent U.S. and international experts in Law, Criminology, Sociology, Anthropology, Communication and Film, constitutes a rigorous attempt to explore fertile interdisciplinary inquiries into “monsters” and “monster-talk,” and law and crime. This edited collection explores and updates contemporary discussions of the emergent and evolving frontiers of monster theory in relation to cutting-edge research on law and cri...

Portrait of Jonathan is an early novel by Margaret Dickinson, author of Without Sin.Jonathan, Viscount Eldon, is absorbed in the business of building a steamship, but his quiet, reserved personality is in contrast to the wildness of his younger days. He has a great influence upon the lives of those around him and tries to curb the impetuosity of his young brother, Giles. Jonathan also shapes the future of Lavinia Kelvin, whose life is altered by h...

Music therapists are trained to use their first study instrument in clinical practice, yet existing literature focuses almost exclusively on the use of piano, basic percussion and voice.This illuminating book brings together international music therapists who use a diverse range of musical instruments in their clinical work: the clarinet, the piano accordion, the flute, the cello, the trumpet and flugelhorn, the bassoon, the violin, the viola, the harp, the guitar, lower brass instr...

This is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that delves into the world of phytoplasmas - tiny bacteria that infect plants, causing diseases with significant agricultural and horticultural implications. This new edition combines the latest scientific knowledge, cutting-edge methodologies, and practical insights to provide a complete picture of phytoplasma research, from taxonomy to disease management. It presents in-depth coverage of phytoplasma phylogenetics, epidemiology, vector contr...

Celebrate the legacy of The Empire Strikes Back with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film featuring new perspectives from forty acclaimed authors.On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and...

Since Aristotle’s famous declaration that the speculative sciences originated with the emergence of a leisure class, it has been accepted as a truism that intellectual activity requires political stability and leisure in order to flourish. Paradoxically, however, some of the most powerful and influential contributions to Western intellectual culture have been produced in conditions that were adverse–indeed hostile–to intellectual activity. Examples include Socrates' stirring defense of the...