Seven years after the US Civil War and nearly 150 years before COVID, horses near Toronto began falling deathly ill with a sickness soon diagnosed as influenza. It took just a few weeks for this mutant flu variant to spread throughout southeastern Canada and into the northeastern US, infecting more than 90 percent of horses, donkeys, and mules wherever it struck. By the time the outbreak relented more than a year later, the Great Horse Flu of 1872 to 1873 had convulsed nearly every corner ...

A straightforward treatment of the only existential issue that matters from the Christian perspective.In What Happens When We Die? Tom Long provides information about the promises and convictions of the Christian gospel concerning death and life after death. He surveys in simple terms the major themes surrounding death, dying, and hope for an afterlife.

The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Winner – Theological StudiesModern theology claimed that it ignited a renaissance in trinitarian theology. Really, it has been a renaissance in social trinitarianism. Classical commitments like divine simplicity have been jettisoned, the three persons have been redefined as three centers of consciousness and will, and modern agendas in politics, gender, and ecclesiology determine the terms of the discussion. Contemp...

Athanasius was a fiery and controversial bishop from Egypt, driven from his See no less than five times. Yet, his work served as a keystone to the settlement of the central disputes of the fourth century, from the Trinitarian and christological debates at Nicaea to the formulation of the divinity of the Holy Spirit. In this volume, Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap., and Daniel A. Keating introduce readers to this key thinker and carefully illuminate Athanasius‘s crucial text Against the Ar...

This book features findings from a new research project with this surprising conclusion: It's time to replace lament over problems facing twenty-first-century mainline churches with aspirations of hope and possibilities for health. Core beliefs about hope and guidelines for making hope happen are introduced. Eighteen models of healthy congregations over four decades are highlighted--some research-based, others denomination-based or book-based. Markers of flourishing congregations are deriv...

"Nests and Eggs of Birds of the United States" by Thomas G. Gentry is a comprehensive guide that delves into the fascinating world of avian reproduction. This work meticulously documents the nesting habits and egg characteristics of various bird species found across the United States. Gentry's observations are based on extensive field research, providing readers with valuable insights into the behaviors and habitats of these birds. The book serves as an essential resource for ornithologist...

"Intelligence in Plants and Animals" by Thomas G. Gentry explores the fascinating concept of intelligence beyond the traditional confines of human and animal cognition. Gentry delves into the remarkable capabilities of plants, showcasing their ability to respond to environmental stimuli, communicate with one another, and adapt to their surroundings. The book challenges the reader to reconsider the definition of intelligence, suggesting that it is not solely a trait of animals but a broader...

This book features a unique research project: it spans fifty years. It seeks to replicate in 2025 findings from research in 1975 asking this question: What makes our relationships meaningful, satisfying, or fulfilling? Look for answers from the expertise of social scientists and the wisdom of ordinary people. The original research centers on four relational qualities: communication openness, being oneself, interpersonal security and warmth, and personal support and growth. The new research...

Barney isn't the loudest pup in the litter. He isn't the fastest or the flashiest, either. Born small, with a limp that set him apart, Barney quickly learns that life doesn't always reward the gentle ones. While his brothers and sisters bounce, tumble, and demand attention, Barney waits—watching from the edges, hoping to be noticed. When Bobby, a young man weighed down by hard choices, brings the litter to a shelter, Barney's quiet nature and crooked gait make him easy to overlook. Days tu...

In some remote churches in East Tennessee and nearby states, Jesus’ words in the sixteenth chapter of Saint Mark are taken literally: “and they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them.”Members of these churches describe themselves as Pentecostal-Holiness, autonomous groups of Christians with strong traditional religious views and a fundamentalist approach to biblical interpretation. Their strong faith is based largely on personal experience. Handl...

The quest for hope is the driving force of religion today. The Christian movement is entering a new era of smaller companionships, mutual mentoring, and social service. The Pilgrim Band emerging around the world is a fluid, flexible, mobile, highly committed, and mutually accountable group of spiritual travelers earnestly seeking the immanence of God. Existential anxieties are motivating people in all cultures and careers to seek mentors who can help them discern meaning and purpose in the...

In "Hawaiian Folk Tales," readers can expect to encounter a rich tapestry of myths, legends, and folklore from the Hawaiian Islands. These stories often reflect the cultural heritage, beliefs, and values of the indigenous people of Hawaii, offering insights into their worldview, customs, and traditions.The collection may include tales of gods and goddesses, heroic figures, supernatural beings, and ordinary people navigating the challenges of life in ancient Hawaii. Themes of nature, love, ...