Winner, 2020 Liz Carpenter Award For Best Book on the History of WomenThe realm of ranching history has long been dominated by men, from tales—tall or true—of cowboys and cattlemen, to a century’s worth of male writers and historians who have been the primary chroniclers of Texas history. As women’s history has increasingly gained a foothold not only as a field worthy of study but as a bold and innovative way of understanding the past, new generations of scholars ...

Genesis: A Verse by Verse CommentaryBible Teachings by John BeckerGenesis is where everything begins—creation, humanity, sin, promise, and the unfolding plan of God.From the opening words, "In the beginning," to the closing scene of a coffin in Egypt, Genesis tells the story of how a perfect world was broken—and how God immediately began working to restore what was lost. This commentary walks carefully through each chapter, drawing out the m...

Exodus A Verse by Verse Commentary invites readers into one of the most powerful books in all of Scripture. From the bondage of Egypt to the glory of God filling the tabernacle, Exodus is the story of redemption, deliverance, covenant, worship, and the faithful leading of the Lord.In this clear and devotional commentary, John Becker walks verse by verse through Exodus, drawing out the meaning of the text with practical insight, biblical connections, and a steady fo...

This book is your ultimate Jason Momoa resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Jason Momoa's whole picture right away. Get countless Jason Momoa facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Jason Momoa Handbook is the single and largest Jason Momoa reference book. This compendium of information is th...

Stress is a silent killer that many are still unaware of. It has been normalized enough to not be deemed as a threat to one's well-being anymore. Many people do not recognize its dangers until it is too late. In our busy routine, we have conditioned ourselves to accept it and let it become a part of our lives."Live Stress Free Again" is a book that has collected all the relevant information to help understand the causes, effects, and management skills well suited to our modern worl...

Dr. John E. Becker had a rare site of a Jaguarundi, a wild cat of Central America

Meet some gigantic prehistoric critters!A bug the size of a small crocodile? Or as large as a basketball player? As scary as it seems, supersized, insect-like creatures such as these roamed Earth long before humans. This peek into prehistory introduces seven of these fascinating megabugs — the ancestors of modern-day insects, spiders, crabs and other arthropods — which lived from 480 million to 47 million years ago. It explores when, where and how they each lived, why they grew so ...

Structural Anthropology (1958) not only transformed the discipline of anthropology, it also energized a movement called structuralism that came to dominate the humanities and social sciences for a generation. Linguistic structuralism studies the meaning of language beyond definitions, looking at the relationships of words and sounds to each other. Lévi-Strauss’s insight was to apply this concept of structuralism to anthropology as well. He saw that while some cultures are very different fr...

Carefully researched over ten years and eagerly anticipated by the agile community, Crystal Clear: A Human-Powered Methodology for Small Teams is a lucid and practical introduction to running a successful agile project in your organization. Each chapter illuminates a different important aspect of orchestrating agile projects.Highlights includeAttention to the essential human and communication aspects of successful projectsCase studi...

Commitment is one of the most researched concepts in organizational behavior. This edited book in the SIOP Organizational Frontiers series, with contributions from many scholars, attempts to summarize current research and suggests new directions for studies on commitment in organizations.Commitment is linked to other concepts ie. satisfaction, involvement, motivation, and identification and is studied across cultural lines. Both the individual and group levels of building ...

In "The Chrysalids," John Wyndham presents a post-apocalyptic narrative that intricately explores themes of mutation, conformity, and the nature of humanity in a rigidly controlled society. Set in a dystopian future where genetic deviations are viewed as abominations, the story is conveyed through a blend of rich imagery and philosophical reflection, immersing readers in both the emotional struggles of its characters and the moral dilemmas inherent in a society that values homogeneity. Wyn...

Over 20 Great Projects for the Home from Woodworking's Top Experts! This book is for any woodworker that loves to be in the shop, but doesn't always have the time or materials to tackle that large project. Selected from the pages of Woodworker's Journal, these 22 practical and beautiful projects are small in size, but big on design and will satisfy woodworkers of all skill levels. Among the projects featured are a walnut burl humidor, a bird's-eye maple lamp, jewelry boxes, picture frames,...