Download or read book The Triumph of Seeds written by Thor Hanson and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As seen on PBS's American Spring LIVE, the award-winning author of Buzz and Feathers presents a natural and human history of seeds, the marvels of the plant kingdom. "The genius of Hanson's fascinating, inspiring, and entertaining book stems from the fact that it is not about how all kinds of things grow from seeds; it is about the seeds themselves." -- Mark Kurlansky, New York Times Book Review We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life: supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and pepper drove the Age of Discovery, coffee beans fueled the Enlightenment and cottonseed sparked the Industrial Revolution. Seeds are fundamental objects of beauty, evolutionary wonders, and simple fascinations. Yet, despite their importance, seeds are often seen as commonplace, their extraordinary natural and human histories overlooked. Thanks to this stunning new book, they can be overlooked no more. This is a book of knowledge, adventure, and wonder, spun by an award-winning writer with both the charm of a fireside story-teller and the hard-won expertise of a field biologist. A fascinating scientific adventure, it is essential reading for anyone who loves to see a plant grow.

Download or read book Mountain High written by John Miller and published by Glean Books. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January of 1973, an eight-member party went up Aconcagua in the Andes. The mountain is known as one of the coveted “Seven Summits” (the seven tallest mountains in the world). By the end of the expedition, two of the members were dead: Janet Johnson, a school teacher and John Cooper, a NASA engineer. What really happened to Cooper and Johnson remains pure speculation. Were they murdered or are the circumstances far less sinister? The only known fact is that Johnson was obsessed with reaching Aconcagua’s peak. This is a trait she shared with two of Aconcagua’s early explorers: Paul Güssfeldt and Edward FitzGerald. Paul Güssfeldt was a German geologist and explorer, a serious intellectual who became captivated by Aconcagua, largely because the mountain was so remote and so little was known about it. Edward FitzGerald was an adventure-seeking American-born English millionaire who spent a fortune planning and executing an expedition to Aconcagua’s peak after hearing stories about the giant mountain and the region over which it looms. Güssfeldt and FitzGerald shared an unyielding obsession with Aconcagua that took its toll on their physical health, pushed them to the brink of insanity and forever changed their lives. Both men believed Aconcagua’s peak was their destiny. Both men believed the first ascent belonged to them. Both men had something to prove. Güssfeldt and FitzGerald were bold in their ambition, courageous in their efforts and unyielding in their desire. Each man lived in fear that someone else would beat them to the summit.

Download or read book Sermon On The Mount written by Charles L. Quarles and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew 5-7, popularly known as the Sermon on the Mount, has been described as "the essence of Christianity" and inspired many commentaries. However, New Testament professor Charles Quarles believes a fair number of those volumes either present Christ's sermon as containing an impossible spiritual ethic or instead dilute its message so much that hardly any ethical challenge remains. Also concerning, a recent Gallup poll indicated only onethird of American adults recognize Jesus as the source of this teaching that has often inspired people who do not even embrace evangelical Christianity. Quarles' new analysis, part of the New American Commentary Studies in Bible & Theology series, aims to fill the gap between these extremes by dealing with the important questions of whether believers can live by the Sermon on the Mount today, and, if so, how. Looking at the Beatitudes, what it means to be salt and light, and the demand for superior righteousness, he writes to restore this crucial section of our Lord's teaching to its proper place in His church.

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Download or read book The Sermon on the Mount written by R. Kent Hughes and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three chapters of Matthew known as the Sermon on the Mount contain truths so rich and powerful that even a lifetime of study could not exhaust their depths. For centuries, Jesus’s majestic portrait of the kingdom of heaven and his unparalleled instructions for godliness have captivated Christians and non-Christians alike. In this classic commentary, now revised with a fresh look and ESV Bible references, seasoned pastor R. Kent Hughes guides readers through this glorious portion of the Bible with exegetical precision, expositional clarity, and practical sensitivity. Whether used by preachers, small group leaders, or individual laypersons, this resource will prove invaluable for illuminating the Sermon on the Mount’s enduring power to enliven hearts and transform minds. Part of the Preaching the Word series.

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Download or read book Linguistic Dating of Biblical Texts Vol 1 written by Ian Young and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the beginning of critical scholarship, biblical texts have been dated using linguistic evidence. In recent years, this has been a controversial topic. However, until now, there has been no introduction to and comprehensive study of the field. Volume I introduces the field of linguistic dating of biblical texts, particularly to intermediate and advanced students of Biblical Hebrew with a reasonable background in the language, but also to scholars of the Hebrew Bibles in general who have not been exposed to the full scope of issues. It outlines topics at a basic level before entering into detailed discussion. Many text samples are presented for study, and readers are introduced to significant linguistic features of the texts through notes on the pages. Detailed notes on these text sample provide a background, concrete illustrations and a point of departure for discussion of the general and theoretical issues discussed in each chapter that will make this volume useful as a classroom textbook.

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Download or read book The Sermon on the Mount written by Carl G. Vaught and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a systematic attempt to make sense of the spiritual message intended by Jesus or his editors in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. The main text is a straightforward exposition of the sermon. The commentary deals with the central issues of Jesus' teachings -- teachings that present themselves as spiritually significant for anyone interested in spiritual development, even those who for reasons of culture or ethnicity cannot take Christianity as an organized religion seriously. - Back cover.

Download or read book A Deeper Look at the Sermon on the Mount written by John Stott and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the foundation of our LifeGuide® Bible Study Series, A Deeper Look at the Sermon on the Mount takes your study of Jesus' sermon to the next level with new tools for growth. As you delve into cultural backgrounds, make connections across books and engage in group exercises, you'll come to a deep grasp of Jesus's vision for life.