Looking up at the stars at the age of ten, John Casper dreamed of being a space explorer. The Sky Above tells how persistence and determination led to flying in space, after serving the nation as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot. Despite life-threatening experiences and failures, his spiritual faith was pivotal in overcoming life’s challenges. This expanded edition includes a Q&A with the author as well as book club discussion questions.Through vivid storytelling, the...

The companion volume to the 50th-anniversary edition of Black Like Me, this book features John Howard Griffin's later writings on racism and spirituality. Conveying a progressive evolution in thinking, it further explores Griffin's ethical stand in the human rights struggle and nonviolent pursuit of equality—a view he shared with greats such as Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Thomas Merton. Enlightening and forthright, this record also focuses on Griffin's spiritual grounding ...

In this volume of essays John Howard Yoder projects a vision of Christian social ethics rooted in historical community and illuminated by scripture. Drawing upon scriptural accounts of the early church, he demonstrates the Christian community's constant need for reform and change. Yoder first examines the scriptural and theoretical foundations of Christian social ethics. While personally committed to the "radical reformation" tradition, he eschews "denominational" categorization and addres...

"Cabbages and Cauliflowers: How to Grow Them" by James John Howard Gregory is a comprehensive guide for both novice and experienced gardeners. The book delves into the intricacies of cultivating these nutritious vegetables, offering practical advice on soil preparation, planting techniques, and pest management. Gregory's expertise shines through as he shares insights on the best varieties to grow, their specific needs, and how to achieve optimal yields. This resource is invaluable for anyo...

This American classic has been corrected from the original manuscripts and indexed, featuring historic photographs and an extensive biographical afterword.

It was in the zoology class at college. We had made all the long journey from amoeba to coral, from coral to worm, from worm to mollusk, from mollusk to fish, from fish to reptile, and from reptile to mammal—and there, in the closing pages of faithful old Packard, we found it. ‘A mammal of the order of primates,’ the book said, with that unconcern characteristic of the deliverances of science. I was almost saddened. It was the first intimation I had ever received of that trite but neglecte...

Energize Your Being from the Ground to Your CrownEmbark on a transformative voyage that invigorates your soul, polishes your intuition, and strengthens your connection with the universe. Seven Steps to Heaven is not just a book; it's a beacon for those seeking to enrich their existence from the inside out.Imagine harnessing the power to ground yourself like a towering, unshakable tree, while your crown reaches ambitiously towards the heavens. This guide educates you on the ...

Looking up at the stars at the age of ten, John Casper dreamed of being a space explorer. The Sky Above tells how persistence and determination led to flying in space, after serving the nation as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot. Despite life-threatening experiences and failures, his spiritual faith was pivotal in overcoming life’s challenges.Through vivid storytelling, the reader rides alongside the author in the cockpit, feeling the fear of enemy antiaircraft fire ...

In "Cabbages and Cauliflowers: How to Grow Them," James John Howard Gregory presents a comprehensive guide to cultivating these vital vegetables. Written in a clear, instructive style, the book covers the entire horticultural process, from soil preparation to pest management, emphasizing practical techniques for the amateur gardener. Gregory's work is a reflection of the era's burgeoning interest in self-sufficiency and organic gardening, positioned within the Victorian agricultural discou...

Author John Howard-Fusco traces the roots of Cape May's delectable dishes and recipes from long ago to the modern day.Cape May is America's first seaside resort, and with that comes a mouthwatering food history. The New York Times even proclaimed the city "Restaurant Capital of New Jersey." The first settlers, the Kechemeche of the Lenape tribe, feasted on the fish and wild game in the area. The whaling industry briefly brought attention to the island, but Ellis Hu...

The ambitious and accessible essays collected in this volume were presented by John Howard Yoder during an extensive visit to South America in 1966. Reflecting and also subverting the acknowledged "faddish" attempt to address the revolutionary nature of Christianity, these lectures provide an illuminating snapshot of Yoder's vibrant initial encounter with Latin American Christianity. In these lectures, he thematically addresses the shape of the free church, the Christian practice of peace,...

"Of very few people can it be legitimately said that their work fundamentally reconfigured the landscape of two theological disciplines. But if there is anyone in recent memory who would be worthy of such an accolade, it is John Howard Yoder. The two disciplines are, of course, theological ethics and biblical studies--though Yoder would cringe at their separation, and his work was both explicitly and implicitly a prolonged exercise in maintaining their indissoluble union. For him, to hear ...