In this taxonomic revision, Lynch provides a comprehensive examination of the morphological characteristics, geographical distribution, and ecological roles of various Syrrhophus species. He meticulously analyzes both external and internal anatomical features, such as coloration, size, and vocalizations, which are crucial for distinguishing between closely related species. This level of detail is vital for accurate classification and understanding the evolutionary relationships within the ...

In this publication, Lynch begins by outlining the characteristics that define the Leptodactylid family, discussing their morphological traits, ecological niches, and behaviors. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these frogs not only for scientific classification but also for conservation efforts, as many species face threats from habitat destruction and climate change.Lynch meticulously reviews each genus of leptodactylid frogs present in Mexico, providing descriptions that inc...

The Old Man of the Mountain once cast a steady gaze upon the slopes of Franconia Notch. Its profile drew writers, explorers and presidents, delighting all who glimpsed its features. But when it collapsed on May 3, 2003, the Old Man seemed forever lost. Veteran historian Bruce Heald and the last caretaker of the Old Man, David Nielsen, have gathered 101 images from the profile's long history. These one-of-a-kind photos from Nielsen's private collection depict four decades of preservation wo...

Expanding the scope of religious rhetoricOver the past twenty-five years, the intersection of rhetoric and religion has become one of the most dynamic areas of inquiry in rhetoric and writing studies. One of few volumes to include multiple traditions in one conversation, Rhetoric and Religion in the Twenty-First Century engages with religious discourses and issues that continue to shape public life in the United States.This collection of essays cen...

High-powered executive Steven Kerner is living the dream in southern California. But when his bottled pain ignites in anger one night, his wife kicks him out. Then an eccentric mystery man named Andy Monroe befriends Steven and begins unravelling his tightly wound world. Andy leads Steven through a series of frustrating and revealing encounters to repair his life through genuine friendship and the grace and love of a God who has been waiting for him to accept it. A story to challenge and e...

Argentine Caudillo: Juan Manuel de Rosas, is John Lynch's new edition of his 1981 book, which is now out of print. The original has been shortened, making it well-suited for classroom use. The figure of Juan Manual de Rosas dominates the history of Argentina in the first half of the nineteenth century. Charles Darwin, who met him on campaign against the Indians, described him as 'a man of extraordinary character,' the lord of vast estates and, for over twenty years, absolute ruler of Bueno...

Hauntingly told and emotionally charged, this is an immense story of consuming addiction and the betrayal of trust.'I knew that the black dot of pain that lay in the centre of his eyes also lay in mine, and that it was a stain that no amount of washing or praying could shift. I think of my loneliness, how it coils around the centre of my being like a long thread of steel and realise that my father must have been the same, he stood on the outside of our family condemned as an ogre, ...

Between Habit and Thought in New TV Serial Drama: Serial Connections is a consideration of some of the key examples of serial television drama available via transnational streaming platforms in recent times. Through the individual works examined, the book exemplifies the ways in which aesthetics, technology, and capitalism weave a complex social fabric around the production of the respective television series, thus presenting this type of serial drama as a finely engineer...

This extraordinary book encompasses the time period from the first Christian evangelists' arrival in Latin America to the dictators of the late twentieth century. With unsurpassed knowledge of Latin American history, John Lynch sets out to explore the reception of Christianity by native peoples and how it influenced their social and religious lives as the centuries passed. As attentive to modern times as to the colonial period, Lynch also explores the extent to which Indian religion and an...

John Lynch was a promising athlete, but at age eleven was struck by a crippling illness. He was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA), a disease that affects 300,000 children, making them unable to live full-functioning, pain-free lives. Children with JA are called “Katfish,” a name derived from Kids and Teens’ Families Investing Support and Hope.John continued to seek new treatments, but not until age fifty-three was he given the “miracle drug” that enabled him to sustain a thirt...

The Hon. Charles Stuart, the heir apparent to the Earl of Belcannon in Scotland emigrates to the Colonies of Australia when Ian Flint, a school friend of his, insults his sister, resulting in them fighting a duel. Ian vows revenge.Charles joins the Victorian Mounted Police Force, enjoys a successful career, marries and becomes a father.Ian Flint also travels to New South Wales and becomes one of the notorious Highwaymen bushrangers. When the robbers split, Ian returns to Sc...

Exposes how emotion, memory, and national pride shape the stories we tell about science, animals, and the history of the “race to space”Before humans ever left Earth’s atmosphere, a handful of primates paved the way—earning fame and fascination but leaving behind a complicated and often highly debated legacy. As the Cold War intensified, the US space program turned to monkeys—Able, Baker, Ham, and Enos—to test and explore the limits of human survival in sp...