In "Those Holy Fields: Palestine, Illustrated by Pen and Pencil," Samuel Manning offers an evocative journey through the landscapes and history of Palestine, beautifully intertwining text and illustrations. Employing a rich, descriptive literary style that captures the essence of a land steeped in spiritual and historical significance, Manning's work serves as both a travel narrative and a visual testament to the Holy Land. Published in the late 19th century, the book reflects the era's fa...

English Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil offers readers a multifaceted exploration of England through richly detailed prose and evocative illustrations. This anthology traverses a wide range of literary styles, from vivid narratives to introspective musings, capturing the essence of English landscapes, cities, and cultural landmarks. The collection skillfully weaves these diverse elements to paint a comprehensive portrait of English life and heritage. As readers journey through its pages...

"English Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil" is a captivating collection that showcases the artistic talents of Samuel G. Green and Samuel Manning. This book features a series of exquisite illustrations that depict various scenes from English life, culture, and landscapes. The detailed pen and pencil drawings bring to life the charm and character of England, offering readers a visual journey through its picturesque settings. Each illustration is accompanied by thoughtful commentary, enhanc...

First published in 2005. Samuel Manning's classic work is indispensable for any>one interested in the history of Egyptology. Arranged in the form of a journey proceeding through Alexandria, Cairo, Assouan and Abu-Simbel, the book contains a wealth of archaeological and historical information. Manning's prose pulses with the excitement familiar to anyone who has ventured into unexplored territory, whether physically or in his imagination.

Dr. Manning has written freshly of scenes and places which are much 'done' by tourists; and now and then, when he is a little more beyond the ordinary track, he is really powerful. He has served a good apprenticeship to work of this kind, and it may be said of him that, while he never sacrifices dignity in retailing the trifling gossip of the journey, he does occasionally cast a very interesting glance into the social conditions of those amongst whom he moves; and sometimes he throws a gle...

Samuel war Gottes Mann für die Zeit der Not, die Zeit des Verfalls. In Israel war das Priestertum in geistlicher und moralischer Hinsicht auf einem traurigen Tiefstand. Das Königtum in der Person des Mannes nach dem Herzen Gottes bestand noch nicht. In dieser Übergangszeit übte Samuel mehr oder weniger die Funktionen eines Propheten, eines Priesters und eines Königs aus. Dieses leicht verständliche Buch stellt Samuels persönlichen Charakter als eine Beispiel für uns vor. Seine einfache und...

A REEF of sharp jagged rocks, over which the surf breaks fiercely, runs parallel with the shore, forming a natural breakwater. Inside the reef the water is smooth enough, but too shallow to admit anything except fishing-boats and small coasting-craft. The harbour has silted up by the sand-drift from Arabian and African deserts, so that steamers and sea-going vessels must anchor outside. Jaffa, a town of four thousand inhabitants, picturesque at a distance, as all Eastern towns are, stands ...

Samuel, the man of God, was instrumental in the transition of a loose confederacy of Hebrew tribes to a centralized monarchy. The book of Samuel starts with his birth and ends with Saul's death on Mount Gilboa. The character of Samuel, who has been equally compared to Moses and Aaron, serves as a link between the various stories. In two major speeches Samuel rejects the idea of monarchy; still, as a loyal servant of the Lord, he anoints Saul as the first king of Israel and later, he anoint...

Vor Ihnen erstreckt sich Ihre Zukunft wie eine Straße, die in die Ferne führt. Entlang dieser Straße liegen Ziele, die Sie erreichen möchten... Wünsche, die Sie erfüllen möchten.Um Ihre Ambitionen und Wünsche zu verwirklichen, müssen Sie mit Geld erfolgreich sein. Nutzen Sie die finanziellen Grundsätze, die auf den folgenden Seiten erläutert werden. Lassen Sie sich von ihnen wegführen von den Zwängen eines mageren Geldbeutels hin zu dem erfüllteren, glücklicheren Leben, das ein voll...

Hidden Within Us offers a pioneering understanding of the relationship between emotions and health, one rarely considered by physicians, patients, and research psychologists.Nearly all mind-body research and publications focus on the emotional distress we consciously experience, with limited results in terms of understanding and treating medical illnesses. Hidden Within Us brings attention instead to the burden of emotions kept from our conscious awareness by repr...

In this brilliantly conceived and written biography, Pulitzer Prize–winning Kenneth Silverman gives us the long and amazing life of the man eulogized by the New York Herald in 1872 as “perhaps the most illustrious American of his age.”Silverman presents Samuel Morse in all his complexity. There is the gifted and prolific painter (more than three hundred portraits and larger historical canvases) and pioneer photographer, who gave the first lectures on art in America, became...

Many of the nearly 70 million Americans with hypertension (high blood pressure) would like to bring it under control through lifestyle changes such as losing weight, cutting back on salt, exercising, or reducing stress. But, like it or not, most will require medication to get their blood pressure where it needs to be. The good news is that we have many excellent blood pressure medications which, when prescribed wisely, can control hypertension in almost everyone. The bad news is that, desp...