Critics of the Bible today often say, Science has disproved the Bible. Others say that there is no evidence to support that the Bible is anything more than a book of myths and fables. But the science of archaeology is seldom mentioned by these critics. Even though no provable archaeological discovery has disproved the Bible, there have been thousands of discoveries that support the authenticity of the Bible. This book is designed to show just a few of these discoveries. In this book, the author has visited and photographed many sites and will show the archaeological evidence that can be found there and how it supports biblical accounts. The main purpose of this book is to show evidence that the Bible can be trusted and is authentic.
In order for the ideal of international trade to become reality, customs procedures dating back centuries must be eliminated and replaced with modernized practices designed to foster cooperation and efficiency in world trade. The International Customs Modernization Process (ICMP), detailed in this remarkable book, will do just that. With the aid of modern technology and business practices, nations and industries will benefit through improved enforcement of customs, more streamlined trade of goods, and overall growth of economies. The ICMP is an 11 step process that begins by improving the fundamentals. It then outlines three enabling processes and concludes with implementation and integration of the process and a vision of the promised future.
Focusing on the last twelve years of James Henry Lane's life, Spurgeon delves into key aspects of his career such as his time as an Indiana congressman, his role in Kansas's constitutional conventions, and his evolving stance on slavery to challenge prevailing views on Lane's place in history"--Provided by publisher.
Following the publication of The Stones Bear Witness, the second book in this series takes the reader on a tour of biblical Jerusalem. On this journey, the reader will again encounter many places and artifacts providing support that the Bible is not a book of myths and fables but a special revelation of true events that actually occurred in history. In some chapters, the author takes a biblical story and shows the archaeological evidence supporting the historicity of the event. In other chapters, a comparison of traditional thought is cross-examined with archaeological evidence. Even though Jerusalem is a very old city, the historical record of biblical events are still present, adding tremendous evidence to show that the Bible can be trusted and is authentic.
The purchase of this ebook edition does not entitle you to receive access to the Connected eBook on CasebookConnect. You will need to purchase a new print book to get access to the full experience including: lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, plus an outline tool and other helpful resources. Legislative Process is the only casebook that provides in-depth coverage of the goals, structures, processes, powers, and rules of Congress and its committees and subcommittees. With its extraordinarily impressive authorship team consisting of Abner J. Mikva, Eric Lane, Michael Gerhardt, and Daniel Hemel (each of whom has had significant legislative experience), this important casebook serves as an insider's perspective on the legislative process. The book takes a practical and process-oriented approach. It provides historical context on the role and drafting and interpretation of statutes, and includes extensive use of primary materials, including bills and statutes, committee reports and debates, legislative rules, constitutional provisions and other legislative authorities, and judicial decisions. New to the Fifth Edition: Up-to-date legislative and judicial developments regarding the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Affordable Care Act, the budget process, and other landmark congressional statutes In-depth analyses of the two impeachments of Donald Trump and Supreme Court confirmation proceedings over the last few decades Comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms, besides impeachment, for holding presidents accountable for their misconduct Consideration of various proposals for reforming the federal law-making process Professors and students will benefit from: The detailed descriptions of the law-making process within Congress Comprehensive analysis of the relative scope of major congressional powers Inside accounts of legislative activities, including committee and subcommittee work The use of the casebook as a handbook for anyone interested in knowing more, or working in, Congress or state legislatures
Freedom! Cries for independence are being heard from all corners of the Interstellar Alliance as well as from the Confederation of Planets, which is the other great power in the galaxy. In a stunning move, Counselor Sarafina Kravic of the Confederation of Planets has initiated a special summit on planet Choron, seat of power for the Alliance. With the full support of Chairman Torre Rioja, the talks are proceeding slowly, but all signs are optimistic for a lasting resolution. However, the universe's greatest assassin has been unleashed upon the unsuspecting delegation members from the Confederation of Planets in an effort to halt the talks before any peace might be achieved. As in times past, Jarrod Tan, along with Kerry and Kyrie Rioja, have been called upon to protect the Alliance and safeguard the lives of the remaining delegation members, and perhaps the peace itself. The fate of the galaxy may once again rest in the hands of Jarrod Tan as he struggles with his own inner demons in the second novel of the Jarrod Tan series.
This book explores the fascinating world of string theory and quantum physics from a kid's perspective. Originally published as an interactive text, it soon became an international best seller on Apple's iBooks store and has been number one in the category of string theory on iTunes for the past two years. It is now available for the first time in print form. Fully illustrated and annotated.
The Bay Area, 1979—Mac and Kathleen Murphy seem to have it all, living the American dream and enjoying the good life, until they’re not. The biggest nightmare of their lives takes place when Mac is forced to defend himself during an attempted armed robbery at his gun store, the Golden Eagle Trading Post. The would-be thief has an older, meaner brother with connections to the Aryan Brotherhood who vows to avenge his brother’s death. The Murphys find themselves desperately struggling to survive, but Mac discovers that an act of kindness during his time in Vietnam has resulted in a brotherhood of his own and a group of unlikely saviors right under his nose. Populated with street criminals, police detectives, bail bondsmen, mob enforcers, loan sharks, and a quartet of prostitutes traveling the Pacific Northwest in a mobile home, The Shopkeeper travels from South Vietnam to San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Alabama during a tumultuous chapter of our nation’s history.
An old threat has reemerged from a dark and savage age to terrorize the Interstellar Alliance. A former student of the Ranger's Master at Arms Cruise Alexander has chosen to follow a path that can only lead to devastation. Once again, just as in times long past, the planet Sarsteid is playing host to the Crimson Horde, an ancient order whose sole mission is to conquer and overthrow the Interstellar Alliance and to destroy the Rangers, the guardians of justice throughout the Alliance. To counter this latest threat, the Interstellar Alliance has sent in special undercover agents to stop the Crimson Horde and their Master before they can implement their destructive plans. Dispatched to Sarsteid is Jarrod Tan, one of Master at Arms Cruise Alexander's finest students and hero to the Interstellar Alliance. His mission, stop the new Horde army at all costs. Accompanying Jarrod Tan on this most desperate mission are the twins, Kerry and Kyrie Rioja, children of the Chairman of the Alliance, Torre Rioja and his wife Sonja Alexander Rioja. Together, the three Rangers must uncover the horrifying truth that lies beneath the surface of Sarsteid before it's too late. And time is running out.
Many great writers have noted how each time and place exudes a type of music, and one task for poets is to capture, as best they can, that music. In that spirit, Why Must You Say These Things Out Loud seeks that music, here in America, through a series of variously experimental free verse prose poems and micro-fiction. The title, in addition to being a serious question any writer might ask, is also an inside joke about the courage of the poetic encounter, or one's willingness to go beyond "normal" language, taken from the words of a manager of car salesmen, uttered when my brother in law, among the salesmen, said he was going to attend "the very last Carma Bum poetry show." The question is where are you in this play, knowing all are welcome who want to come listen?
What do you get when you throw two postmodern pilgrims, two cats and a Macintosh into a twenty-six-foot motor-home? A high-octane, high-camp asphalt odyssey through the offbeat corners of America! The Monks are Jim Crotty and Michael Lane, who quit the work-a-day world in 1986 and hit the road in search of enlightenment, adventure, and a well-stocked K Mart. Along the way they created the world's only mobile magazine, appropriately called Monk. Now, in their first book, they tell the amazing and hilarious story of life on the run - encounters with extraterrestrial canines and Peruvian princesses, plus warmhearted tales of hermits, cowgirls, waffles, and more. Experience the On The Road of the nineties!
Heal yourself and your community with this proven 12-week program that uses the arts to awaken your innate healing abilities. Acclaimed by hospitals and caretakers from around the world, Healing with the Arts brings a tried and true program out of the medical field and into your home and neighborhood. Improve your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health in just 12 weeks. Whether you are ill, suffering from emotional trauma, or looking to unite your community, the arts become the conduit to restore your wellness and thrive in life. Dr. Michael Samuels and Dr. Mary Rockwood Lane created and developed this unique and powerful process to help anyone heal. Through innovative art projects—from the visual arts, movement and dance, writing, and music—along with spiritual practices and guided imagery, readers learn to get in touch with their inner muse and inner healer. Based on years of research and experience in the medical community, Healing with the Arts sets the stage for a more meaningful and healthier existence.
Including a Cram Sheet to improve recall immediately before the exam, this book covers developing conceptual and logical design, deriving the physical design, establishing the development environment, creating user services, plus more.
The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God's Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) "Gospel Glimpses" highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) "Whole-Bible Connections" show how any given passage connects to the Bible's overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) "Theological Soundings" identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God's grace on every page of the Bible. The books of 1–3 John are full of practical wisdom for the Christian life. John wanted his readers to understand that as they grew in their understanding of their identity as children of God, they ought to grow in love for one another and in obedience to God's commands. Over the course of 12 weeks, this study helps us see what it looks like to truly love and follow Jesus in a world that "is passing away along with its desires"—a transformed life that comes through knowing the love of God in Jesus Christ. Part of the Knowing the Bible series.
The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God's Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) "Gospel Glimpses" highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) "Whole-Bible Connections" show how any given passage connects to the Bible's overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) "Theological Soundings" identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God's grace on every page of the Bible. The book of Leviticus can be challenging for contemporary readers, but it has an important message for the modern church. Indeed, the laws outlined in this book are more than just archaic rules. Rather, they reveal the holiness of God and the forgiveness he offers to all who sincerely repent. In this accessible study, pastor Michael LeFebvre helps readers understand how the rituals in the Old Testament law point to Christ's work of atonement at the cross—highlighting the riches of the gospel for Christians today.
The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible. The book of Numbers follows two generations of God’s people: the first forced to wander in the desert for 40 years because of their lack of faith, and the second given the blessing of entering the Promised Land because of their obedience. Showing how the book of Numbers displays the steadfast faithfulness of God, Michael LeFebvre helps readers learn from the failures of past generations in order to pursue faithfulness today. Part of the Knowing the Bible series.
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