Most Popular Books by Robert Wilson

Using comparative anthropology to get at the social dimensions of prophetic activity, Robert Wilson''s study brings the study of Isrealite prophecy to a new level. Looking at both modern societies and Ancient Near Eastern ones, Wilson sketches the nature of prophetic activity, its social location, and its social functions. He then shows how these features appear in Israelite prophecy and sketches a history of prophecy in Israel.

College in the United States changed dramatically during the twentieth century, ushering in what we know today as the American university in all its diversity. Religion departments made their way into institutions in the 1930s to the 1960s, while significant shifts from college to university occurred. The college ideal was primarily shaping the few to enter the Protestant management class through the inculcation of values associated with a Western civilization that relied upon this training done residentially, primarily for young men. Protestant Christian leaders created religion departments as the college model was shifting to the university ideal, where a more democratized population, including women and non-Protestants, studied under professors trained in specialized disciplines to achieve professional careers in a more internationally connected and post-industrial class. Religion departments at mid-century were addressing the lack of an agreed-upon curricular center in the wake of changes such as the elective system, Carnegie credit-hour formulation, and numerous other shifts in disciplines spelling the end of the college ideal, though certainly continuing many of its traditions and structures. Religion departments were an attempt to provide a cultural and religious center that might hold, enhance existential and moral meaning for students, and strengthen an argument against the German research university ideals of naturalistic science whose so-called objectivity proved, at best, problematic and, at worst, inept given the political crisis in Europe. Colleges found they were losing sight of the college ideal and hoped religion as a taught subject could bring back much of what college had meant, from moral formation and curricular focus to personal piety and national unity. That hope was never realized, and what remained in its wake helped fuel the university model with its specialized religion departments seeking entirely different ends. In the shift from college to university, religion professors attempted to become creators of a legitimate academic subject quite apart from the chapel programs, attempts at moralizing, and centrality in the curriculum of Western Christian thought and history championed in the college model.

The Negro a Menace to American Civilization by Robert Wilson Shufeldt, first published in 1907, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors'' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

The Life and Times of Queen Victoria in 4 volumes is a historical account on the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom who held the throne for the big part of the 19th century, from 1837 to 1901. Enriched with numerous illustrations, the book describes the famous Victorian period in UK history. Starting with the death of her predecessor William IV, the work narrates the life of Queen Victoria and along with it deals with the history of United Kingdom and her dominions through the rest of the 19th century.

This sterling collection of original, never-before-published essays on six fascinating contemporary presidents by some of the leading presidential biographers of our time is must reading for anyone interested in American politics, the history of the American presidency, or the lives of the presidents. Each essay -- extending and elaborating on lectures originally delivered as part of the Montgomery Lecture Series at Dartmouth University -- explores how a particular president came to power, wielded power, and was changed by power, and how each presidency affected the power of the office itself. The presidencies addressed are those of Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Reagan, and Clinton. Published as our nation begins the process of electing the 43rd president, during a time when some believe the independence of the office itself is at stake, Power and the Presidency is a timely and thought-provoking look at the nature of power in American democracy.

Evolution and Creation are in a spiritual battle. Evolution scientists ignore, dismiss, and unequivocally reject Creation out of hand—“It is not science or fact as evolution is,” they say. However, Nullifying God shows that random Darwinian evolution does not have the direct evidence required to support the claim. Not only that, but it provides contrary evidence that evolution is biologically impossible. Because that is the case, evolution can only persist in the unchallengeable authority it needs to maintain its position by actively attempting to nullify its alternative—Creation, and therefore, the Bible and God. Nullifying God was especially written to empower and benefit believers who are not familiar with science to show them that evolution cannot be fact and is not science. It does so by: 1) providing them with a core foundation of applied science principles to rationally question evolution’s claims, then 2) guiding them into solid, clear knowledge of why evolution is biologically impossible, and finally 3) presenting them with examples that document evolution’s attempts to nullify God. The bottom line is—Biblical Creation is the only answer that explains life.

A new psychological thriller featuring Javier Falcon, the tortured detective from ''The Blind Man of Seville''.

Lots of individuals suffer from inflammation, especially those individuals that have arthritis or some other disease that affects mobility. Of course there are numerous medications that can help to alleviate the pain but many persons are trying to find natural solutions to the problem. One of the most natural solutions for the problem is to modify the diet and eat foods that will help to reduce the levels of inflammation in the body. The text " Anti-Inflammation Diet: Critical Tips and Hints on How to Eat Healthy and Prevent Inflammation " helps the reader to learn what inflammation is, what causes it and to learn what the foods are that are best suited for this diet. The book also highlights the foods and other things that are to be avoided. It is a great text for the home. The recipes that are found toward the end of the book are great and will satiate any palate. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chap 1? What Is the Anti?Inflammatory Diet and What Damage Does It Cause?........ 5 Chap 2? What Are the Symptoms of Food Allergies and the Anti?Inflammation Disease? ..... 10 Chap 3? Why Is an Anti?Inflammation Diet Important? .......... 14 Chap 4? Useful Ingredients and Kitchen Utensils To Have When Preparing Anti?Inflammation Diet Recipes ........ 18 Kitchen Gadgets....... 18 Basic Foods .......... 19 Chap 5? Some Sample Menus or Meal Plans for Anti? Inflammation Diet ...... 22 Chap 6? 8 Anti?Inflammation Diet Appetizer Recipes ....... 28 Chap 7? 8 Anti?Inflammation Diet Lunch Recipes ...... 34 Chap 8? 8 Anti?Inflammation Diet Dinner Recipes ....... 41

In "The Santa Fe Trail" and Other Poems, Joseph Robert Wilson crafts a poignant tapestry of verse that interweaves themes of journey, identity, and the American landscape. Utilizing a lyrical style that harkens back to the traditions of Romantic poetry, Wilson''s work resonates with vivid imagery and emotive language. The collection explores the historical significance of the Santa Fe Trail while simultaneously reflecting on contemporary issues of migration and belonging, positioning it within the broader context of American poetic discourse that seeks to redefine the relationship between land and self. Joseph Robert Wilson, an accomplished poet and scholar, draws inspiration from his rich heritage and upbringing in the Southwestern United States. His deep appreciation for the natural world and history informs his exploration of themes related to cultural identity and the human experience. Wilson''s academic background in literature and environmental studies further enriches his poetic voice, allowing him to merge profound personal reflections with broader social narratives. Readers who seek to immerse themselves in a nuanced portrayal of American landscapes and experiences will find "The Santa Fe Trail" and Other Poems an essential addition to their literary collection. Wilson''s ability to masterfully intertwine history and personal narrative ensures a captivating reading experience, inviting readers into a reflective dialogue on belonging and journeying.

Thisbookisintendedasanintroductiontoallthe?nitesimplegroups.During themonumentalstruggletoclassifythe?nitesimplegroups(andindeedsince), a huge amount of information about these groups has been accumulated. Conveyingthisinformationtothenextgenerationofstudentsandresearchers, not to mention those who might wish to apply this knowledge, has become a major challenge. With the publication of the two volumes by Aschbacher and Smith [12, 13] in 2004 we can reasonably regard the proof of the Classi?cation Theorem for Finite Simple Groups (usually abbreviated CFSG) as complete. Thus it is timely to attempt an overview of all the (non-abelian) ?nite simple groups in one volume. For expository purposes it is convenient to divide them into four basic types, namely the alternating, classical, exceptional and sporadic groups. The study of alternating groups soon develops into the theory of per- tation groups, which is well served by the classic text of Wielandt [170]and more modern treatments such as the comprehensive introduction by Dixon and Mortimer [53] and more specialised texts such as that of Cameron [19].