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Peculiar and delightful, Miss Tizzy is beloved by all the children in her multicultural neighborhood. When the elderly woman falls ill, her young admirers know just how to return her kindness. Full color.

The Grand Canyon is one of the most impressive gorges on earth. The ecosystems within its boundaries are diverse and support a variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, mammals, and plants. Photographer/writer/ecologist George Wuerthner describes and illustrates each of these plant and animal species and explores the canyon's geological history, land use issues, native people, and past explorers. 60 color photos. 260 color drawings.

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Go Preach! connects the apocalyptic message of Mark's Gospel to principles and programs of socio-cultural transformation in the life of the Black church today. Brian Blount begins his study of Mark by examining the social significance of Jesus' proclamation of the coming Kingdom of God. This was a future event that was at the same time breaking through in the present. Through Jesus, "God's future power invaded and transformed the human present...

In "GodStories", H. Stephen Shoemaker uses the rabbinic way of storytelling to represent biblical narratives both ancient and modern. Multiple meanings emerge as readers wrestle with these ancient texts, which are terrible and wonderful in their exploration of the human condition. The author captures biblical stories and characters in a set of interpretive essays that span the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.

A convenient, detailed guide to over 70 beautiful gardens throughout Oregon and southwestern Washington.

Malinda Jenkins was born in 1848, the daughter of a Kentucky farmer. Spunky and rebellious, she liked men and married three. With her third husband, a professional gambler, Malinda bounced across the West, gaining financial independence from various enterprises. When writer Jesse Lilienthal met Malinda in 1930, she was a widow in her eighties and spent every afternoon at the racetrack. Her lively story is also the story of the American West.

This work in the MSU Press Rhetoric and Public Affairs Series chronicles Frederick Douglass's preparation for a career in oratory, his emergence as an abolitionist lecturer in 1841, and his development and activities as a public speaker and reformer from 1841 to 1845. Lampe's meticulous scholarship overturns much of the conventional wisdom about this phase of Douglass's life and career uncovering new information about his experiences as a slav...

Sheri Rose Shepherd was overweight, depressed, and emotionally distraught from an eating disorder when she discovered God's design for spiritual and physical health. In Fit for Excellence she not only shares the biblical principles for losing weight, but also for gaining a self-image based on Christ's image of you.

This updated fishing guide by expert fisherman Art Lander will help anglers of all skill levels make the most of their time at any of the state's twenty-two most important reservoirs. Lander reveals what type of fishing is best at each lake, where fish can be found during the various seasons, and what tackle and techniques have proven best for each species. Detailed maps of each lake and information on fish feeding habits and marinas make this...

Part of the Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual Series. Offers do-it-yourselfers of all levels TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information in an easy-to-use format. These manuals feature exciting graphics, photos, charts and exploded-view illustrations.

Phil Genova, nationally known for his work as founder and director of the Fly Fisher Apprentice Program, shares proven techniques to motivate and teach kids to fly-fish. His approach is that kids should have fun as they learn. His program likewise instills the concepts of environmental awareness and stewardship of the land that are integral to the sport. Skills and techniques are generously illustrated with 25 drawings and 165 photos throughou...

This book recounts the story of one of the most memorable seasons in the history of major league baseball. Drawing on interviews with surviving participants as well as daily newspaper accounts, David Kaiser re-creates the drama of the 1948 American League pennant race and places it within a broader historical context.Unfolding at a time when baseball truly was America's "national pastime, " the '48 season saw three teams vie for a championship...

Forgiveness is an absolute necessity for continued human existence".--Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Pioneers in the study of forgiveness, Robert Enright and Joanna North have compiled a collection of 12 essays that explore forgiveness in interpersonal relationships, family relationships, the individual and society relationship, and international relations--through the eyes of professionals in many fields as well as ordinary individuals.

A unique analysis of the conflicting views toward Judaism reflected in the work of German philosophers Hegel and Nietzsche. Through his masterly analysis of the writings of both men, Yirmiyahu Yovel shows that anti-Jewish prejudice can exist alongside a philosophy of reason, while a philosophy of power must not necessarily be anti-Semitic.

This book explores Eros and incest for a new version of therapy that tries to heal the love/sex split.