Understanding America's Gun Culture focuses on building understanding of some of the issues associated with U.S. gun culture and the contemporary debate about the availability and use of guns. This edited volume is unique in that it draws on a wide variety of disciplines and presents perspectives on both sides of the debate. Contributors hail from the academic disciplines of history, social work, criminal justice, sociology, religion, and theological ethics as well as policy agencies. Some...

James Douglas Morrison was an American singer, poet, and songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the rock band the Doors. Due to his wild personality, poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, unpredictable and erratic performances, and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life and early death, Morrison is regarded by music critics and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock history. Since his death, his fame has endured as one of the popular culture's most rebellious...

In a world where death is often viewed as the "king of terrors," Jim Taylor offers a profound biblical perspective that replaces fear with an "infinite relief." Drawing on the most accurate scriptural translations, this book traces the origin of sin from Adam's fall to its ultimate defeat through the "infinite act of obedience" of Jesus Christ.Taylor illustrates that for the believer, death is no longer a finality but a temporary "sleep" and a "victory" that serves as the only esca...

Did you know that the Jews marched 15 miles from Jericho to Ai at an incline that took them upward about ½ mile in elevation? Maybe that is one reason why Joshua did not feel the need to send a larger group into Ai. And maybe they were tired (See Joshua chapter 9)!Did you know that Elijah outran some horses when he ran from Mount Carmel (1680') to Jezreel (309')? Did you know that the distance was between 15 to 20 miles down the side of one mountain and up a slow incline to the cit...

When was the last time that you read any one of the Minor Prophets? If we were to describe any part of the Bible as being neglected or forgotten, I think quite a number of us would list the last twelve books of the Old Testament right at the top! The last 12 books of the Old Testament are called the "minor prophets". It is not because these prophets were any less important but because the books are so much smaller. Why should we study the minor prophets? Because most Christians never reall...

This volume is the fourth in a nine-volume series on the Psalms. This volume covers Psalms 60-72.This series is certainly no rival to Spurgeon's "Treasury of David". Nor is it meant to be. It is more of an alliterated series of studies covering the theme and content of each Psalm. Each volume is a combination of an overview of each Psalm while simultaneously digging deeper into areas and subjects that many would find interesting.The primary source is the Psalms themselves. ...

Are all Bible translations equal? Is there such a thing as a pure Bible free from error? What do the scholars say? But more importantly, what does the Bible teach about itself? This book is written for layman and scholar alike. It is a fresh but systematic explanation of inspiration, preservation, canonization and transmission as they apply to the Bible controversy raging in our churches today. The author is a veteran missionary and Bible translator who travels world-wide assisting Bible t...

This volume is the eighth in a nine-volume series on the Psalms. This volume covers Psalm 119.This series is certainly no rival to Spurgeon's "Treasury of David". Nor is it meant to be. It is more of an alliterated series of studies covering the theme and content of each Psalm. Each volume is a combination of an overview of each Psalm while simultaneously digging deeper into areas and subjects that many would find interesting.The primary source is the Psalms themselves. At ...

Feeling discouraged and need some encouragement?Read 31 Devotions for Writers, written by published authors who want to help encourage you in your writing through God’s written Word.Writing can often be discouraging. Some writers have spouses or children who don’t understand why they spend so much time on the computer. You may face a multitude of rejection from agents or publishers. Or you may not get encouragement in the form of reviews or be nominated for an award. So why...

Cults fascinate us. That's one reason why there is very little challenge to filling the seats of a college class on the subject of cults. Any YouTube video on cults will get thousands of hits almost effortlessly.We want to know what it is that makes them what they are. We want to know what makes them different. We want to know what makes them dangerous.The word "cult" means something different to different people. Thoughts of David Koresh, and the Branch Davidians come to m...

The King James Version is the undisputed king of Bible translations. It has passed the test of time and withstood the attacks of its enemies. Even those who prefer other translations would readily admit that the level of scholarship and care that went into the KJV is unsurpassed. Any modern day translator would be overjoyed to produce a work as good as theirs.But how did the translators do it? What was their approach to translation? What was their philosophy?The KJV transla...

Assessment in Applied Sport Psychology is a comprehensive resource that offers both students and professionals the opportunity to hone their skills to help their clients, starting with the initial consultation and lasting through a long-term relationship. In this text, Jim Taylor and a team of sport psychology experts help practitioners gain a deep understanding of assessment in order to build trusting relationships and effective intervention plans that address the needs and goals...