Fire
Fire

Author: George R. Stewart

Publisher: New York Review of Books

Published: 2024-08-27

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1681378477

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From the author of Storm, a breathtaking novel about a raging fire and the path of destruction and change it leaves in its wake. Spitcat, a raging forest fire in the Sierra Nevada of California, had a lifespan of merely eleven days, "yet its effects could be reckoned ahead in centuries." So writes George R. Stewart in this engrossing novel of a fire started by lightning in the dry heat of September, and fanned out of control by unexpected winds. The book begins with the origins of the fire--smoldering quietly at first, unnoticed, then suddenly bursting into a terrifying inferno, devouring trees and animals over acre after acre and leaving nothing but desolation in its wake. Firefighters and lookouts, forest rangers and smokejumpers—as well as animals in the forest, many of them the bewildered victims of the blaze, and all the varied trees and bushes there—are characters of this realistic story.

Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire

Author: Billy Hallowell

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2020-09-08

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0785234519

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“Provocative, insightful, and enlightening—a foray into an often-neglected topic that merits more attention than it typically receives.” --Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Christ What is Our Fascination with the Other Side? Join investigative reporter Billy Hallowell as he delves into the strange phenomena of supernatural activity. Themes of demonic possession, exorcism, and ghosts have overtaken Hollywood, with countless films and TV shows delving into the age-old struggle against evil. But the question is why? Even with so much focus on the topic, there seems to be very little public knowledge and discussion about the theology and real-life claims surrounding demons. Quite often, many people remain silent about their experiences or resort to quietly whispering about what they’ve seen, heard, or felt for fear of being labeled as crazy. The truth is, even pastors, priests, and clergy who have observed firsthand accounts of possession and deliverance can succumb to the strange and terrifying effects of intense spiritual warfare. For people of faith, Playing with Fire addresses these core questions: Are demons active today? If they do indeed exist, what are they? Fallen angels? Nephilim? Can demons inhabit human beings? According to the Bible, can people die and remain behind as “ghosts”? Playing with Fire explores the theological underpinnings surrounding the supernatural. Relying on firsthand accounts, newspaper reports, and Christian experts, Hallowell takes readers through the various views and perspectives surrounding supernatural activity.

By Fire Possessed
By Fire Possessed

Author: Sandra Toro

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 9781935604068

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By Fire Possessed is historical fiction about the life of Doa Gracia Nasi, one of the wealthiest and most powerful women of the Renaissance. She used her power to rescue many thousands of Sephardic Jews from the genocidal persecution of the Inquisition. She was born to a family of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain in 1492. They escaped to Portugal where they were again persecuted a few years later. Her husband built one of the largest commercial empires of the day, and after his death she assumed control of the business. Doa Gracia was arrested and jailed by the Inquisition in Venice, but she was eventually released and then moved to the Ottoman Empire, which allowed freedom of religious practice. She established communities for Jews escaping Europe in Ottoman territories. She was the single most important person rescuing Jews from the Inquisition.

Vestal Fire
Vestal Fire

Author: Stephen J. Pyne

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 2012-04-01

Total Pages: 680

ISBN-13: 0295803525

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Stephen Pyne has been described as having a consciousness "composed of equal parts historian, ecologist, philosopher, critic, poet, and sociologist." At this time in history when many people are trying to understand their true relationship with the natural environment, this book offers a remarkable contribution--breathtaking in the scope of its research and exhilarating to read. Pyne takes the reader on a journey through time, exploring the terrain of Europe and the uses and abuses of its lands as well as, through migration and conquest, many parts of the rest of the world. Whether he is discussing the Mediterranean region, Russia, Scandinavia, the British Isles, central Europe, or colonized islands; whether he is considering the impact of agriculture, forestry, or Enlightenment thinking, the author brings an unmatched insight to his subject. Vestal Fire takes its title from Vesta, Roman goddess of the hearth and keeper of the sacred fire on Mount Olympus. But the book's title also suggests the strengths and limitations of Europe's peculiar conception of fire, and through fire, of its relationship to nature. Between the untamed fire of the wilderness and the tended fire of the hearth lies a never-ending dialectic in which human beings struggle to control natural forces and processes that in fact can sometimes be directed but never wholly dominated or contained.

Heavenly Imperial Physician
Heavenly Imperial Physician

Author: Yu Yang

Publisher: Funstory

Published: 2020-03-17

Total Pages: 715

ISBN-13: 1648574505

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The Fairy Chang'e's dance hurt her waist. Xiao Bao, give me a massage. The Seven Fairies' stomachs are hurting. Xiao Bao, I want you to massage it for me. The intern Niu Xiaobao suffered a car accident and died with grievances. His soul was brought to the Heavenly Court and was rewarded by the Jade Emperor.

Twisted Luck Series 1-8
Twisted Luck Series 1-8

Author: Mel Todd

Publisher: Bad Ash Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 1908

ISBN-13:

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The entire Twisted Luck series in one place, with two novellas included. My Luck - Cori Munroe is a young woman with a BFF, estranged parents, and the weirdest luck you've ever seen. Hired Luck - Cori is in a new city, with a new job, and a new dead body. That she can deal with, but finding out she's a mage? Educated Luck - School is mandatory for mages, but why is there a bounty on Cori's head? No Luck - Charles has never been the popular one, but it doesn't mean he's unable to protect himself. Inherited Luck - The first part of schooling is done and Cori inherits a house with a definite personality. Drafted Luck - Government is rarely intelligent with where they put people, but did it have to involve dragons? Faded Luck - The things you do for the people you love, but being pregnant might be more than she bargained for. Unbalanced Luck - The herald of magic is supposed to fix everything, but all Cori knows it's getting worse and she still has no idea. Balanced Luck - Cori can't save everyone, but she is willing to die trying.

The Invention of Science: Why History of Science Matters for the Classroom
The Invention of Science: Why History of Science Matters for the Classroom

Author: Catherine Milne

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-11-13

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 9460915256

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The Invention of Science: Why History of Science Matters for the Classroom introduces readers to some of the developments that were key for the emergence of Eurocentric science, the discipline we call science. Using history this book explores how human groups and individuals were key to the invention of the discipline of we call science. All human groups have a need and desire to produce systematic knowledge that supports their ongoing survival as a community. This book examines how history can help us to understand emergence of Eurocentric science from local forms of systematic knowledge. Each chapter explores elements that were central to the invention of science including beliefs of what was real and true, forms of reasoning to be valued, and how the right knowledge should be constructed and the role of language. But most importantly this book presented these ideas in an accessible way with activities and questions to help readers grapple with the ideas being presented. Enjoy!