Arthur Walker-Jones presents an Earth-focused reading of the second book of Psalms, focusing upon the many nonhuman animals that appear repeatedly within the text. In the first commentary to explore the implications of the natural and cultural history of animals for the interpretation of Psalms, Walker-Jones moves beyond the standard treatment of animals as mere metaphors for human concerns, or background to human stories.Instead, Walker-Jones draws upon the interdisciplinary field...

Before welfare or rehab, what happened to those unfortunates who lost their way, fell through the cracks, were cast off by society? Men such as Andress Floyd and his wife Lillian stepped up. In 1908, the philanthropists converted a mansion in New Jersey into a refuge for homeless men and during the more than 30 years of its operation, more than 100,000 men stayed there until they were able to get back on their feet. In this volume, Floyd has collected 13 diverse true tales of what brought ...

Arthur Tappan Pierson (March 6, 1837 – June 3, 1911) was an American Presbyterian pastor, early fundamentalist leader, and writer who preached over 13,000 sermons, wrote over fifty books, and gave Bible lectures as part of a transatlantic preaching ministry that made him famous in Scotland and England. He was a consulting editor for the original "Scofield Reference Bible" (1909) for his friend, C. I. Scofield and was also a friend of D. L. Moody, George Müller (whose biography 'George Mull...

Otis Hale signed up for one last job.He knew the mission was one-way: a colony expedition to a world at the edge of human space, where older settlers would build a foothold the young could one day inherit.At first, it looks like exactly what they were promised: harsh terrain, failing systems, and too much work for too few hands.Then the world starts breaking the rules.The colony begins to uncover signs that this planet is more than a bad bet...

The term "skill" encompasses an array of topics and issues. For example, individuals are skilled in a variety of domains such as chess, typing, air traffic control, or knitting; researchers study skill in a variety of ways, including speed of acquisition, accuracy of performance, and retention over time; and there are a variety of approaches to the study of skill such as computer modeling or experimental analysis. Contributing to the understanding of whether, how, when, and why skills may ...

As part of a 1950s study dealing with various phases of the impact of mass production on human behaviour, this volume, originally published in 1956 and now a classic of its time examines the technological environment and the foreman within management, from the foreman's point of view. The book presents case-history material, but behind this presentation and controlling it are broad concepts, one of the most important of which is that of a technological work environment. The book relates it...

Life is full of experiences, and telling them through poetry is part of an art that can never truly be lost.Thirty-three perspectives.Thirty-three journeys.Thirty-three experiences.That is all this is, and perhaps all it ever needed to be: thirty-three poems written by poets under Liviabon, together playing a symphony of memories, emotions, questions, and experiences for anyone daring enough to lay their eyes ...

Human cloning.Technology evolves faster than we do.The law shields us from our worst temptations.But the opportunity is there, dangling just out of reach—perfection and ascension… or delusion and destruction.In this collection of clone-themed stories, ten of today’s top speculative fiction writers explore our morality, our built-in societal restraints, and reflect upon our state of grace.Similar is not necessarily the same.“CLONES: The Antholog...

Hidden Kingdoms & Mental Alchemy – 3 Classic Hermetic Studies presents a captivating exploration into the arcane worlds of Hermetic philosophy, the transcendental nature of mind, and the esoteric sciences that have informed spiritual seekers for centuries. This anthology brings together a diverse range of literary styles, from the philosophical ruminations and allegorical narratives to the more structured, scholarly expositions. The collection provides a rich tapestry of mystical thought, ...

Bloomsbury presents Monstrous Tales read by Kimberley Nixon, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Ian Hanmore, Oscar Kennedy, Janice Hallett, Catrin Walker-Booth, Dan Jones, Abir Mukherjee, Arthur Darvill and Ralph Ineson.This isle is full of noises...From the beaches of Orkney to the Welsh mountains, and the Derbyshire peaks to the Cornish moors, Britain is home to many strange creatures of folklore. Some are ancient, as enduring as the forests and mounta...

Political parties, interest groups, and candidate campaigns all pursue similar goals in presidential elections: each entity attempts to mobilize voters. However, the regulatory environment often prevents these groups from coordinating their efforts. With participants playing by new rules mandated by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, the 2004 presidential election included previously unseen configurations and alliances between political actors. In some campaign situations, the resulting "...

Alchemy of Insight – 8 Classic Western Esoteric Treatises brings together seminal works that explore the depths of Western esoteric traditions. This collection offers a profound look into alchemy, mysticism, and theosophy through a tapestry of diverse literary styles ranging from didactic prose to narrative exposition. The anthology captures the profound quest for hidden knowledge and spiritual insight that has persisted through various historical epochs, providing profound revelations and...