Many theologians have spent hours upon hours in the book of Revelation. Studying on the topics of the rapture, the plagues, the four horsemen of the apocalypse, the seven seals, the seven trumpets, the mark of the beast, and the mysterious woman with twelve stars on her head. Friendships have ended, quarrels have increased all over the mystery of the book of Revelation.Scriptures make it very clear that knowledge will increase toward the end of days but what exactly is this knowled...

Misty is a Chincoteague pony mare who is close to foaling, and the Beebe family is anxious about it. Unfortunately, a terrible storm system arrives first, setting up over Chincoteague with floods, hurricane winds, ice, and snow. The story is fictional, but is based on historical characters, human and equine. Stormy describes events on Chincoteague Island during the Ash Wednesday Storm that hit the Eastern Seaboard March 6, 1962. This is the sequel to Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Hen...

In "The Advancement of Learning," Francis Bacon pioneers the call for a new scientific methodology, advocating for empirical observation and inductive reasoning over traditional scholasticism. He criticizes old systems of thought and seeks to classify knowledge into systematic categories to better understand and advance human learning. Bacon's influential work lays the foundation for the modern scientific method, urging humanity to seek knowledge through direct experience and critical anal...

In "The Advancement of Learning," Francis Bacon pioneers the call for a new scientific methodology, advocating for empirical observation and inductive reasoning over traditional scholasticism. He criticizes old systems of thought and seeks to classify knowledge into systematic categories to better understand and advance human learning. Bacon's influential work lays the foundation for the modern scientific method, urging humanity to seek knowledge through direct experience and critical anal...

Examining intercellular infections in certain plant species that lead to a symbiotic relationship between the host and its endophytic microbes, this volume demonstrates the ability of many types of endosymbionts, acting as a unit with hosts to better survive, compete and reproduce. Practical applications of such endophytes are also discussed, for e

We are in the midst of a cultural moment. #MeToo. #BlackLivesMatter. #TransIsBeautiful. #AbleismExists. #EffYourBeautyStandards. Those of us who don't fit into the "mythical norm" (white, male, cisgender, able-bodied, slender, Christian, etc.)—which is to say, most of us—are demanding our basic right: To know that who we are matters. To belong.Being "othered" and the body shame it spurs is not "just" a feeling. Being erased and devalued impacts our ability to regulate our emotions,...

This collection includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.ContentsBoswell's Life of Johnson by James Boswell (1791) 887The History of Napoleon Buonaparte by John Gibson Lockhart (1906)Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1853)Essays of Francis Bacon or Counsels, Civil and Moral (1625)Biographia Literaria by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1817) 982The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb, Volume 2 - Elia; and The Last Essays of Elia (...

Modern Indigenous cuisine from the renowned Native foods educator and former chef of Mitsitam Native Foods Café at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American IndianFrom Freddie Bitsoie, the former executive chef at Mitsitam Native Foods Café at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, and James Beard Award–winning author James O. Fraioli, New Native Kitchen is a celebration of Indigenous cuisine. Accompanied by original artwork by G...

In "Spies of the Revolution – 3 Classic Tales of Betrayal and Espionage," readers are invited into a rich tapestry of intrigue and deception crafted by some of the 19th century's most imaginative writers. This anthology explores the cunning and danger of espionage during revolutionary times through varied literary styles, from gripping narratives to profound character studies. The collection's diversity shines through intimate portrayals of trust's fragility and life's shadowy alleys, wher...

In "Latin America and the United States," Elihu Root intricately examines the dynamic relationships and mutual influences between the two regions in the early 20th century. Root employs a nuanced literary style, blending historical narrative with political analysis, reflecting the complexities of diplomacy and economic factors that have shaped interactions. The book is situated within the broader context of American imperialism, emphasizing the impact of U.S. foreign policy on Latin Americ...

A disciple of Classical sculpture in a time of pervasive abstract modernism, Lawrence M. Ludtke (1929–2007) of Houston imbued his creations with a sense of movement and realism through his attention to detail, anatomy, and proportion.As a skilled athlete who played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers organization, Ludtke brought to his art a fascination with musculature and motion that empowered him to capture the living essence of his subjects. As author Amy L. Bacon sh...

This reference analyzes the ecology, evolution, genetics, physiology, and taxonomy of this diverse group of fungi for identification of common biological, biochemical, and genetic features and discovery of potential medical and agricultural applications. It traces and reconstruct the evolution of various host-endoparasite systems and studies recent taxonomic research and DNA sequence analyses on plant-infecting clavicipitaleans. Providing a holistic view of the entire clavicipitalean famil...