The Creative Connection

This book is a lyrical, scholarly exploration of the connection between one family's musical traditions and its rural community of Zion, Arkansas. In 1959, three Gilbert sisters—Alma, Helen, and

Before the fall of man, when Adam walked in fellowship with God in the Garden of Eden, he experienced God’s glory with a spiritual connection. He had a perfect relationship with God and saw Him face-t

The risks of climate change are potentially immense. The benefits of taking action are also clear: we can see that economic development, reduced emissions, and creative a

A countdown of five of the most legendary pirates provides thrills as readers explore the lives, weapons, and battle tactics of these renegade fighters.

A countdown of five of the most legendary samurai provides thrills as readers explore the lives, weapons, and battle tactics of these Japanese fighters.

A countdown of five of the most legendary Vikings provides thrills as readers explore the lives, weapons, and battle tactics of these Scandinavian fighters.

A countdown of five of the most legendary barbarians provides thrills as readers explore the lives, weapons, and battle tactics of these European fighters.

A countdown of five of the most legendary conquistadors provides thrills as readers explore the lives, weapons, and battle tactics of these Spanish fighters.

A countdown of five of the most legendary gladiators provides thrills as readers explore the lives, weapons, and battle tactics of these ancient fighters.

This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Memphis Grizzlies professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Pau Gasol.

"A countdown of five of the most devastating cloud-related incidents provides thrills as readers discover more about the features of this atmospheric weather phenomenon"--

"A countdown of five of the most devastating hurricanes provides thrills as readers discover more about the features of this massive, ocean-borne weather phenomenon"--

"A countdown of five of the most devastating snowstorms provides thrills as readers discover more about the features of this icy, precipitation-based weather phenomenon"--

"A countdown of five of the most devastating thunderstorms provides thrills as readers discover more about the features of this loud, lightning-bearing weather phenomenon"--

"A countdown of five of the most devastating tornadoes provides thrills as readers discover more about the features of this whirling, funnel-shaped weather phenomenon"--

A countdown of five of the most dangerous lion encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these grassland predators.

A countdown of five of the most dangerous shark encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these ocean predators.

A countdown of five of the most dangerous snake encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these slithering predators.

A countdown of five of the most dangerous alligator encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these swamp-dwelling predators.

A countdown of five of the most dangerous killer whale encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these ocean predators.

A countdown of five of the most dangerous piranha encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these South American river predators.

The extensive influence of the creative traditions derived from slave culture, particularly black folklore, in the work of nineteenth- and twentieth-century black authors, such as Ralph Ellison and To

Habits and traditions are often hard to change, but discovering new and creative ways of rearranging and rethinking established norms is what distinguishes a great drummer and provides endless challen

The Very Small Home is an inspiring new book that surveys the creative design innovations of small houses in Japan. Eighteen recently built and unusual houses, from ultramodern to Japanese rustic, are presented in depth. Particular emphasis is given to what the author calls the "big idea" for each house-the thing that does the most to make the home feel more spacious than it actually is. Big ideas include ingenious sources of natural light, well thought-out loft spaces, snug but functional kitchens, unobtrusive partitions, and unobstructed circulation paths. An introduction puts the houses in the context of lifestyle trends and highlights their shared characteristics. The Houses section details each project the intentions of the designers and occupants are explained. The result is a very human sensibility that runs through the book, a glimpse of the dreams and aspirations that these unique homes represent and that belies their apparent modesty. The second half of the book is devoted to

Many filmmakers believe that marketing begins when they hand over the finished film, but the truth is that every creative decision from concept to release will impact a movie’s marketability. Written

This book investigates creative responses to the Nazi period in the work of three artists, Felix Nussbaum, Charlotte Salomon and Arnold Daghani, focusing on their use of pictorial narrative. It analys

For generations, poets have turned to the Bible for insight and inspiration. What did so many creative minds find in scripture? Is the Bible still a vital source of poetic inspirations?Chapters Into V

"A countdown of five of the most devastating weather-related disasters in which forecasting enabled adequate response provides thrills as readers discover more about this life-saving science"--

"An in-depth look at how psychological profilers analyze behaviors and patterns to identify suspects and help solve crimes, employing real-life examples such as the Jeffrey Dahmer case"--

"An in-depth look at how digital forensic examiners analyze devices with forensic tools to prevent cybercrimes and catch criminals, employing real-life examples such as the BTK killer case"--

The inside story of China's organ transplant business and its macabre connection with internment camps and killing fields for arrested dissidents, especially the adherents of Falun Gong.Mass murder is

In their ongoing search for divinity, Western European Christians followed many different paths to a personal connection with the eternal, including the intimacies of private prayer, the spectacle of

Engage with the intelligence of nature to discover your unique role and deepen your spiritual path on Earth • Presents practical ways to rekindle your connection with nature and open up to plant

This is the Third Edition. This book is divided into three main focuses: invention, protection, and monetization. Invention includes inspiration, the creative process by which an invention is made, as

The Law Most Beautiful and Best is a thoughtful and creative examination of the role irrational rhetoric ought to play in persuading citizens to voluntarily obey laws. Author Randall Baldwin Clark exp

The Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space is the second book in The Girls Who Could Series. It tells the tale of young Mae Jemison, the creative girl who became a doctor, an engineer, a dancer, and an a

Take your Python machine learning ideas and create serverless web applications accessible by anyone with an Internet connection. Some of the most popular serverless cloud providers are covered in this

A creative colouring book focusing on stunning buildings by world renowned architects, with over 35 intricate and detailed illustrations for you to colour

Scholars, creative writers, poets, translators, and biographers contribute 34 essays on American writer Bishop (1911-79). Their concerns include her crucial and troubled relationship with her birthpla

Seventy years after his death, Nikola Tesla has become a rock star. Lightning Strikes examines his complete life and legacy, including Tesla’s astonishing 700 patents and the long-secret papers he kept at his side when he died. Engineers, entrepreneurs, and academics will find it invaluable not only for the never-before-published interviews and archives, but also for the creative principles that visionaries like Larry Page and Elon Musk have used to build iconic brands and groundbreaking inventions. The book also reveals why the government and business leaders wanted to shut down Tesla’s bold experiments, and how hundreds of his ideas are now being implemented globally—including clean power, robotics, alternating current motors, and wireless transmission of power and information.