The word “heart” in Scripture seldom, if indeed ever, refers to that flabby muscular pump which throws blood in and our through the arteries and veins, It has reference rather to the seat of desires and affections. As the physical heart is the center of bodily life, so the scriptural or moral heart is the center of moral and spiritual life. It occupies in spiritual life the same relation to a man as his muscular heart holds to his natural, or bodily life.The heart is indispensable....

Dear Gentle Persons: Bible Prophecy describes a time of universal peace, unlimited prosperity, progress on a scale unimagined. My book title The Millennium describes this age in depth and character. Beginning with Chapter One, the author narrates the four essentials of the Kingdom of God, it’s subjects, and the laws by which the least to the greatest will be subject to for one thousand years, under the magnificent reign of Jesus Christ and the saints who will co-rule with him. Each chapter...

This book, “Symbolism and the Truth of God’s Plan” by Barrett L. Pickett, explores the theological and spiritual significance of biblical symbolism and its connection to God’s eternal plan for humanity. It delves into key biblical themes such as the Sabbath, Passover, Unleavened Bread, the resurrection of Christ, Pentecost, atonement, and the Kingdom Age. The author examines how these events and rituals symbolize deeper spiritual truths, including the removal of sin, the empowerment of bel...

With over 200 entries ranging from Ancient Egypt to contemporary developments in law, media, and politics, the Transgender Encyclopedia shows how gender diversity spans the world and has done so for millennia. Read about how cultures have recognized and affirmed third and fourth genders. The history and development of trans activism is highlighted, making this an outstanding volume for those in the community who seek connection and inspiration, as well as for those who want to grow as an a...

The history of same-sex attraction and love is relevant to many aspects of history, including its social, religious, and political dimensions. The Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality provides a comprehensive survey of same-sex relations from ancient China and Greece to the contemporary world. The book covers religious traditions that have tolerated or had a role for same-sex relations, to those that have condemned it and called for punishment. The legal treatment of homosexuality, and t...

The history of sexuality is central to social history, the history of ideas, the realization or repression of human rights, and other areas of focus. This is also true about those who have had, or do have, what could be called minority sexualities. Same-sex attraction has generally been a minority sexuality; it has been the object of tremendous repression and vociferous complaint but also one of praise by talented poets and philosophers. The Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality ...

The history of sexuality is central to social history, the history of ideas, the realization or repression of human rights, and other areas of focus. This is also true about those who have had, or do have, what could be called minority sexualities. Same-sex attraction has generally been a minority sexuality; it has been the object of tremendous repression and vociferous complaint but also one of praise by talented poets and philosophers. The A to Z of Homosexuality provides a comp...

Seventh-grader Dustin Cotter dreams of being the first human to make contact with an alien species from outer space. So when he discovers that the meteorite he watched crash-landing is really a miniature spacecraft, hes determined to capture it. But first a dog grabs it. A dog that happens to be owned by Randie, the cutest girl at his new school. Then it gets stolen by another kid on horseback: Max, the school comedian/magician/cowboy. Dustin finally manages to get it back, and his drea...

Stan is determined to make it to the Olympics. When he realizes after a series of injuries that no sport is really for him, he decides to go as a sports-medicine doctor.

Carter and Pickett explore how educators and families can teach peace education through youth literature and literacy development. Showing how to assess, choose, and make use of literature that can be used to teach both literacy and peace education, they walk through individual methods: recognizing and teaching different portrayals of conflict in youth literature, analyzing characterization, and examining the role of illustrations. Educators who want to incorporate peace education within a...

5* Doody's Review: 98/100!Featuring a new author team, this seminal book has been completely updated and significantly expanded. Following an outline of the basic elements of ophthalmic science relevant to study and practice, the authors provide a detailed description and discussion of each condition including etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy, as well as a section dedicated to presumed inherited eye disorders. The focus throughou...

Much of what is considered conventional wisdom about succession is not as clear cut as it is generally believed. Yet, the importance of succession in ecology is undisputed since it offers a real insight into the dynamics and structure of all plant communities. Part monograph and part conceptual treatise, An Integrative Approach to Successional Dynamics presents a unifying conceptual framework for dynamic plant communities and uses a unique long-term data set to explore the utility of that ...