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Author: Ian Cameron
Publisher: London : Macdonald
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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The history of the Royal Geographical Society 1830-1980.

Author: Edward J. Larson
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006256451X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 453

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Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award From the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, a "suspenseful" (WSJ) and "adrenaline-fueled" (Outside) entwined narrative of the most adventurous year of all time, when three expeditions simultaneously raced to the top, bottom, and heights of the world. As 1909 dawned, the greatest jewels of exploration—set at the world’s frozen extremes—lay unclaimed: the North and South Poles and the so-called “Third Pole,” the pole of altitude, located in unexplored heights of the Himalaya. Before the calendar turned, three expeditions had faced death, mutiny, and the harshest conditions on the planet to plant flags at the furthest edges of the Earth. In the course of one extraordinary year, Americans Robert Peary and Matthew Henson were hailed worldwide at the discovers of the North Pole; Britain’s Ernest Shackleton had set a new geographic “Furthest South” record, while his expedition mate, Australian Douglas Mawson, had reached the Magnetic South Pole; and at the roof of the world, Italy’s Duke of the Abruzzi had attained an altitude record that would stand for a generation, the result of the first major mountaineering expedition to the Himalaya's eastern Karakoram, where the daring aristocrat attempted K2 and established the standard route up the most notorious mountain on the planet. Based on extensive archival and on-the-ground research, Edward J. Larson weaves these narratives into one thrilling adventure story. Larson, author of the acclaimed polar history Empire of Ice, draws on his own voyages to the Himalaya, the arctic, and the ice sheets of the Antarctic, where he himself reached the South Pole and lived in Shackleton’s Cape Royds hut as a fellow in the National Science Foundations’ Antarctic Artists and Writers Program. These three legendary expeditions, overlapping in time, danger, and stakes, were glorified upon their return, their leaders celebrated as the preeminent heroes of their day. Stripping away the myth, Larson, a master historian, illuminates one of the great, overlooked tales of exploration, revealing the extraordinary human achievement at the heart of these journeys.

Author: Ron Braley
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1613791453
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 518

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Learn tools and techniques you can use in any Biblical study and then explore the History of Israel. Use what you learn to analyze Old Testament prophecies and apocalyptic writings - all in preparation for comparing accounts of what Jesus told His disciples on the Mount of Olives and for analyzing the Revelation given to John. Round out your experience with in-depth studies of end-times players such as the Antichrist and the 144,000 'redeemed from the earth'. Finally, explore in great detail the major rapture positions and challenges presented by each. Ron Braley's book, Finding the End of the World, is a great resource for any serious student of God's Word. However, it will frustrate those who look to it for easy answers to questions surrounding the books of Daniel and Revelation, events of the End Times, and eschatological controversies. Instead, the author gives the reader and student the tools to delve into the Scriptures and discover the answers. Caution: This may lead the reader to question and even jettison some previously held views of the End of Times. While offering historical and theological background materials to consider, I believe the greatest value of this book is the study tools, guides and exercises it offers each student. The result is creating students of the Bible who know how to read and study for themselves. Ron Almberg, Jr. (B.A., Th.B., M.Div.). Ron Braley lives in Texas with Joanne, his wife of 27 years. They have 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Passion for spreading the Gospel and helping others to build their faith has led to the development of this comprehensive guide and the creation of Finding Discipleship, Inc. Please visit www.findingrevelation.com for free instructor materials, discussion boards, and opportunities to contribute to the discipleship cause.

Author: James S. Romm
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691201706
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248

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For the Greeks and Romans the earth's farthest perimeter was a realm radically different from what they perceived as central and human. The alien qualities of these "edges of the earth" became the basis of a literary tradition that endured throughout antiquity and into the Renaissance, despite the growing challenges of emerging scientific perspectives. Here James Romm surveys this tradition, revealing that the Greeks, and to a somewhat lesser extent the Romans, saw geography not as a branch of physical science but as an important literary genre.

Author: Larry D. Edwards
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 161215283X
Category : Ascension Day
Languages : en
Pages : 406

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Many professing Christians do not know what the Bible says about the holy days and the importance of keeping them in solemn worship to the Lord and Creator. Sometimes their understanding is based on secular sources instead of the Bible. This book is biblical, cultural, and historical analysis of the Christian Holy Days. It contains information that all professing Christians should know, understand,and apply to their lives. Major emphasis is given to the Incarnation, Passion week and the Resurrection. Additional comments are made on the forty post-resurrection days, the Ascension, and Pentecost. In addition, the author is a physician who provides an analysis of the medical aspects of the crucifixion and other relevant medical issues.

Author: Brian Davis
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 177

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When it comes to the last days, God has provided believers with everything we need to know about what is coming. This includes the order of events to take place and even at what point the rapture will occur. When teaching on these subjects, Jesus goes as far as telling us: “But take heed: behold, I have told you everything in advance.” (Mark 13:23) Brian Davis examines the words of Jesus and compares His teachings directly to scriptures in the Old and New Testaments with a focus on the timing of the rapture, the day of the Lord, and how they relate to events in the book of Revelation. Having maintained particular attention to scriptural harmony throughout the study, it is possible for anyone to see the undeniable consistency in end-time events discussed by Jesus, the apostles, and Old Testament prophets. The result provides answers to many questions including: • What did Jesus teach about end-time events? • How do His teachings compare to events as described in the rest of the Bible? • What is the day of the Lord? • Are the seals a part of God’s wrath? • How do our beliefs today align with what Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles taught? Using simple language and biblical insights, Revelation, the Rapture, and What Jesus Says is tailored for both beginners and those who have studied prophecy for years to help understand critical teaching in the Bible that details what the world may soon be about to face.

Author: Frank Daugherty
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 163525812X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 297

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The Interwoven Gospel Accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John is the author's attempt to tell in one telling the four accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ while He walked on the earth. Every effort has been made to include, if possible, 'all' the words that were spoken by Jesus and that were used in describing the events surrounding His life as they were revealed in the four accounts. Jesus said, "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." The author believes that every word that was spoken by Jesus and that every word that was used to describe the events and teachings of His life were God-breathed, thus, inspired of God. Therefore, the author believes that it is imperative that every statement or question or phrase or word that was used by the inspired authors of the four accounts, if possible, should also be used in this one telling in the interwoven Gospel Accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It was the author's hope to remain as true as possible to the four sacred texts. All these words came from God; they all came out of His mouth! May God bless this work; and may God bless you as you read it! "These have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name" (Jn.20:31).

Author: Christian Foundation 2010
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1456815563
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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For the first time in 2,000 years, this book analyzes the Gospel of Mark and unveils the historical Jesus, His identity, and image of God. All words, parables, and miracle stories are decoded and interpreted, and all unheard-of facts and truths are disclosed. It is revealed that Peter was a sinner in the village of sinners; that Peter, James, John, and Andrew were not fisherman, but were spiritual fisherman who preached to the suffering people of the village of sinners and harvested the holy spirit from them; that Jesus saved one thousand men by preaching 10-20 times at the villages of sinners for three years; that Jesus cleared the temple spiritually, not physically, with his Word; that Jesus' Passover meal was not the mutton but the word and holy spirit; and that the God's last judgment was concluded in AD 70. These facts are disclosed when the scriptures are read in spiritual language. It turns out that the four Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John have never been interpreted correctly. As a result, Christianity has lost Jesus for nearly 2,000 years and follows the path of ruin. Now it is revealed that the Gospel of Mark contains astonishing revelations and good news which will rescue Christianity from extinction and lead all mankind to God. This book speaks to Biblical scholars, Christians who worry about the corruption of churches and extinction of Christianity, and those who want to receive the Holy Spirit and meet Jesus and God.

Author: Isaac Leeser
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1264

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Author: Rosario D'Souza
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664152008
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 273

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Of all the books in the world, the Bible is the most important. Of all the books in the Bible, the book of Revelation is the most important to understand, and the most difficult to decipher. This book unravels the secrets hidden in the book of Revelation. What is the purpose of each chapter? What is the sequence of events leading to the end? What/Who is the antichrist? What/Who is the false prophet? What/Who does 666 represent? What is the apostasy? What are the beasts? What do the ten horns represent? What is the great tribulation? What is the abomination of desolation? What is the sixth seal? What are the seven trumpets? What are the seven plagues? What is the new Jerusalem? This book clearly answers all those questions, and more. This book is thrilling to read, easy to understand, and full of surprises – and therefore a must read!