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...

Tradition has painted a portrait of a Savior aloof from governmental concerns and whose teachings point to an apolitical life for his disciples. How, then, are we to respond today to a world so thoroughly entrenched in national and international affairs? But such a picture of Jesus is far from accurate, argues John Howard Yoder.Using the texts of the New Testament, Yoder critically examines the traditional portrait of Jesus as an apolitical figure and attempts to clarify the true im...

The surprising story of Pilates—the man and the method.Part biography, part history, and part memoir, "Caged Lion" untangles for the first time Joseph Pilates's opaque life story and the perilous journey of his exercise program known the world over as Pilates.This is the story of Joseph Pilates, a gifted man who immigrated to the United States at forty-three with no assets or credentials. He not only invented an exercise regimen—which today is practiced by more than ten mil...

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 ...

Professional Reviews: The Catholic Weekly: "In All His Glory" is set in Ancient Egypt during the reign of the usurper, Pharaoh Shishak. It tells of the stormy relationship that ex-Governor Jeroboam of Israel had with the pharaoh and his daughter when he was living in Egypt as a refugee. Prolific murder mystery writer, John Howard Reid, presents his readers with a plot involving intrigue, murder, suspicion, temple ceremonies, riots by striking workers. grave robbery and entombment… Marti Me...

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...