Twilight in the Desert reveals a Saudi oil and production industry that could soon approach a serious, irreversible decline. In this exhaustively researched book, veteran oil industry analyst Matthew Simmons draws on his three-plus decades of insider experience and more than 200 independently produced reports about Saudi petroleum resources and production operations. He uncovers a story about Saudi Arabias troubled oil industry, not to mention its political and societal instability, which differs sharply from the globally accepted Saudi version. Its a story that is provocative and disturbing, based on undeniable facts, but until now never told in its entirety. Twilight in the Desert answers all readers questions about Saudi oil and production industries with keen examination instead of unsubstantiated posturing, and takes its place as one of the most important books of this still-young century.
This is an inspirational story that shows how the author overcame poverty, the lack of education, low self-esteem and alcoholism. These stories come from the life experiences of a man fighting the demons within as he rode the racetracks of America in search of his soul. The book follows his life as he gives up his career as a jockey and joins the U.S. Air Force, eventually taking up a third career in management at the USPS. Hope and inspirations come from many unexpected places as the miracle of recovery and rediscovery of love - for himself and life - change him in ways he never thought possible. He knows that he was fortunate to survive A Long Hard Ride!
The book, Remembering Sam Simmons: A Community Sheriff, is about Samuel C. Simmons, a 29-year lawman with the Greenville County Sheriffs Office. It focuses on the years from 1997-2002, when Sam held high ranking positions such as Chief Deputy, before being elected Sheriff in 2000. Sam served as Sheriff from January 1, 2001, to September 4, 2002, when he died unexpectedly from clogged arteries and a heart attack. The book includes interviews with numerous county leaders, such as Mr. Paul Wickensimer, Greenville County Clerk of Court; Ms. Lottie Gibson, Greenville County Councilwoman and civil rights advocate; and Belmont Fire Chief Anthony Segars, who is also a deputy coroner, and former president of the Greenville County Fire Chiefs Association. It discusses his community leadership and involvement, from Operation Clean Sweep, to Chairman of the United Way Community Planning Council in Greenville County. It is a love story of the deep and rare love between Sam and the author, his wife Mona.
Ocean animals sleep, just like you! This informative, rhyming picture book dives deep to look at where and how ocean animals sleep in the sea. Many ocean animals are active during the day, but where and how do they sleep at night? From sharks to dolphins and sea turtles to octopuses, plus parrotfish and whales and more, discover what these ocean creatures do when it’s time to go to sleep and the day is through. Where Do Ocean Creatures Sleep at Night? is newest addition to a three-book series, which includes Where Do Creatures Sleep at Night? and Where Do Big Creatures Sleep at Night? "Where Do Ocean Creatures Sleep at Night showcases wondrous watercolor illustrations that capture the allure of the sea. The rhyming rhythm dances through captivating animal facts about water-dwelling creatures before concluding in a cozy child's bedroom. Crafted to be a favorite bedtime read, this book is a must-have for the bookshelves of ocean lovers.” – Bethany Stahl, Bestselling Author of Save the Ocean “All mammals and most other animals need sleep, including those living in marine environments. This picture book’s palette of soft colors and informative rhyme will introduce children to various facts about specific ocean animals and how they rest. Perfect for a bedtime read-aloud, this book will help young listeners and readers cuddle up together in their nice dry bed and sleep as tight as otters.” – Sara T. Behrman, former librarian and author, The Sea Hides A Seahorse “A delightful bedtime book! This jaunt into the ocean to learn about how our marine friends sleep will easily become part of your family bedtime routine. The charming illustrations are sure to captivate the imagination of children and inspire a love for the wonders of the sea, while sending them on a happy trip to dreamland.” – Anne Richardson, Author of Octopuses Have Zero Bones and Chief Experience Officer at The Exploratorium "Scientific, sweet, and salty!" - Karen Romano Young, Deep Sea Diver and Award-winning Author of Whale Quest
There are different interpretations of the biblical book, Song of Solomon. This is understandable because interpretations of the book roots are in faith traditions and interpreters experiences of the Holy Spirit. The different interpretations of the book of Song of Solomon give insight that affirms God at work in the interpreters when the message of God is heard anew through each approach. Some interpret Song of Solomon as allegorical biblical text. This interpretation asserts the book of Song of Solomon, as a love story between God and the church, or Christ and the Church. Another allegorical interpretation of the book asserts the book, Song of Solomon, as a love story between Christ and the soul. Others interpret the book, Song of Solomon, as literal biblical text, read in a normal way. One literal interpretation of the book, Song of Solomon, asserts the book a love story between a young woman and a youth, who is a shepherd. In this interpretation the young woman rejects the love of the most powerful man on earth, Solomon, to embrace the love of a young shepherd. She marries the shepherd, and their marriage blooms in nature.
How can we settle the conflict we all have as we grow older and experience more and more suffering, pain, and death ... and the idea that God is in control of it all? Willard R. Simmons, a former professor of biblical counseling at The Masters University, provides powerful, biblical answers in this book. He reveals that God has answers to even really challenging questions, such as: · Why does God allow terrible things to happen? · Is suffering an act of God or an act of men? · What are the ten pillars of suffering? · How can you respond to suffering in your life? · Why have the Jews suffered so much throughout history? The author emphasizes that the only way to begin understanding suffering is by understanding the truth that God has given us in the Bible. When all hell seems to break loose around us, it is ultimately from a Holy God. Find out why and what it means for you in Holy Hell.
In this book, Tessie R. Simmons applies spirituals to the death and dying experience of the terminally ill. This offers pastors and other pastoral care professionals an innovative devotional to provide spiritual care to the terminally ill and recovery care to their family. The book also offers the family of the terminally ill the unique opportunity to share in spiritual care partnership and to encounter self-recovery care. Guidelines on how to use the book to provide spiritual care to the terminally ill and recovery care to the bereaved family makes this book valuable to a broader readership.
Freshwater mussels are declining rapidly worldwide. Propagation has the potential to restore numbers of these remarkable organisms, preventing extinction of rare species and maintaining the many benefits that they bring to aquatic ecosystems. Written by practitioners with firsthand experience of propagation programs, this practical book is a thorough guide to the subject, taking readers through the process from start to finish. The latest propagation and culture techniques are explored as readers follow freshwater mussels through their amazing and complex life cycle. Topics covered include the basics of building a culture facility, collecting and maintaining brood stock, collecting host species, infesting host species with larval mussels, collecting and culturing juvenile mussels, releasing juveniles to the wild, and post-release monitoring. This will be valuable reading for any biologist interested in the conservation of freshwater mussel populations.
Perhaps there is no greater test of our theology than when we find ourselves responding to the trials of life. And one of the greatest challenges we face in life has to do with problems in relationships. When it comes to family, marriage, friendships and working relationships, we find tremendous opportunities for putting doctrine into practice. Will Simmons has taken one of those potential relationship challenges and outlined an approach for applying biblical truth. For the man in a difficult marriage, who wants to please Christ and find victory" in the heat of the battle," this book will prove to be a helpful resource. Carey Hardy Executive Senior Pastor Grace Community Church Sun Valley, California. Will lives in Southern California and works at The Master's College. He has a BS degree in Social Psychology from California Baptist University and a Masters degree in Biblical Counseling from the Master's College. He has traveled extensively around the world as a Bible teacher and teaches at Logos Ministries at Grace Community Church. He has four married children and six grandchildren. He is also the author of "The Biblical Anthology On The Spirit Of God" Grace Publishing International: 2006. He is a conference speaker and is involved in Biblical counseling at Grace Community Church and The Masters college.
This book came from a revelation God gave me in November 2020 as I was meditating on the Word of God for a message I was scheduled to give for my church anniversary. I was reading Genesis 3:6: "When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it." The Holy Spirit highlighted the words and he ate it. I had read this passage and heard it preached hundreds of times, but when God gives you a revelation of his Word, it changes your life. The Holy Spirit confirmed through my pastor/prophetess that I needed to write this book because too many people are struggling with the decision to continue to swim in their sinful desires versus living for God. Cover art by Zyaire Gourdine
Big animals sleep, just like you! But where? And how? Let's take a look at what some big creatures do when you are asleep and the day is through. We're used to seeing animals during the day, but where and how do they sleep at night? From gorillas to elephants and ostriches to rhinos, plus anacondas and hippos and more, this rhyming book shows kids where big animals bed down in the wild.
Learn the key financial management skills needed to lead a medical practice. After reading this book, you'll understand the concepts, tasks, and terminology to ensure success in medical group practice management. The text covers: Translating medical practice objectives into financial assumptions to aid planning, Compiling, interpreting, and communicating financial information to physicians/shareholders and staff for education and decision making, Developing requests for proposals (RFPs), analyzing and negotiating/renegotiating contract terms favorable to the practice, Calculating business ratios and benchmarks, Analyzing the relationship of fees to coding/diagnosis for appropriate reimbursement.
This book addresses the key question of why socially innovative initiatives, including attempts to rejuvenate democracy by introducing new modes of participation, are not leading to a democratization of the State or overcoming the gap between political leaders and people. Offering insights from three leading voices of contemporary social sciences to address the failures of contemporary democracies, the book explores the potentialities of progressive socio-political agendas, strategies, and movements seeking to overcome these failures.
This simple phrase IF can play a very important role in your yesterday, today and tomorrow ......Explore this life decision and see how it may affect your life.
For over a decade there has been a National movement to redesign the United States public school system using as a pattern the European-style plan of educating only the top 15% academically & relegating the rest to trade schools or oblivion. In America, H. Ross Perot has been touted as the undisputed expert by the uninformed because of his involvement in the formulation & eventual passage of HB72 by the Texas legislature in 1984. Media hype continues to proclaim Mr. Perot's "greatness & dedication to the improvement of our educational system." What they don't tell you about is the dark side of NO PASS NO PLAY that has plagued the youth of Texas since its inception. It has nothing to do with passing courses in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. It is NOT about motivation, building self-confidence & self-esteem, better education for all children, earning scholarships for anything other than scholastic achievement, or even about democracy itself. It IS about punishment, degradation, academic education only for the intellectually elite, elimination of extra-curricular activities, especially sports, & the mocking of a democracy by a pompous, power-hungry little tyrant. Texas' "reforms" have single handedly destroyed young people's ambitions, dreams, & even their lives. Mr. Perot does not seem to care. His abuse of our children must be stopped!
What happens when a small town pastor will not compromise the truth? This musical is a story of a small town church that finds itself in the middle of a spiritual war. This tale reveals the battlefield of a spiritual war. It speaks truthfully about the war that every christian faces.
An allegorical tale of the present day American church. Five churches in a community within the Bible belt that experience the arrival of two distinct preachers. The churches are clearly divided; four churches filled with compromise, legalism, humanism, immorality and worldly views and one single church preaching the truth of scripture.
The struggle with weight loss is something that many people have battled with for years. People have spent millions trying to over come their battles with obesity. The Reality Weight Loss Program is designed to help people to understand the truth about their obesity. It brings the truth of the deep hurts that are the root problems.
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