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Three Central Issues in Contemporary Dispensationalism: A Comparison of Traditional and Progressive Views
by Herbert W. Bateman Stanley D. Toussaint J. Lanier Burns Elliott Johnson Darrell L. Bock Herbert W. Bateman IvBack Cover: "For several years two groups of dispensationalists, commonly known by the terms traditionalists and progressives, have engaged in an ongoing debate centered around three crucial issues: I. The interpretation of Scripture. What rules of hermeneutics govern our understanding of Scripture? 2. The Abrahamic, Davidic and new covenants. To whom do these covenants apply and how are they fulfilled or yet to be fulfilled? 3. Israel and the church. How are we to understand the present relationship and future destiny of these two peoples of God? In an irenic debate format, Three Central Issues in Contemporary Dispensationalism demonstrates that those on either side of the issues care deeply about Scripture and its meaning. 'Each [contributor] should be given credit for a congenial and helpful contribution to the dispensational discussion.'"
Disalmanac
by Scott BatemanHave you ever wanted to dazzle your friends with your command of history, science, and other important matters? No? Then this is the book for you. Ronald Reagan once famously said, "Facts are stupid things. ” The book you hold in your hands will prove it. Did you know that Albuquerque’s population is 78% chupacabra and 22% victim? Do you know why civilization started in Mesopotamia, and not Boise? And did you know the reason you shouldn’t stare at the Sun is that it will probably shoot you and turn your skin into a rain poncho? Disalmanac is a handy compendium of false facts covering everything from world history and economics to pop culture, sports, and more. All of which are incorrect, but try not to be so judgy about it. But wait, there’s more. You’ll also discover a generous supply of Random Bonus Facts from the likes of Michael Ian Black, Neil Gaiman, Wil Wheaton, Weird Al Yankovic, and other luminaries who may or may not have a good grasp of the facts. .
Slang from Shakespeare: Together with Literary Expressions
by Anderson M. Baten“It was Greek to me.” This handy reference showcases William Shakespeare’s genius, compiling over 1,500 of his most famous epigrams, invectives, literary expressions, and philosophical poems that have found their way into our everyday vernacular.
The Early Republic and Antebellum America: An Encyclopedia of Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic History
by Christopher G. BatesFirst Published in 2015. This text holds four volumes of essays and entries on the early Republic and Antebellum era in America spanning the end of the American Revolution in 1781 to the outbreak of Civil War in 1861. The Americans forged a new government in theory and then in practice, with the beginnings of industrialisation and the effects of urbanisation, widespread poverty, labour strife, debates around slavery and sectional discord. By the end of the nineteenth century American had a powerhouse economy, new technologies and the emergence of major social reform movements, creation of uniquely American art and literature and the conquest of the West. This encyclopaedia offers a historic reference.
Historical Research Using British Newspapers
by Denise BatesThanks to digitisation, newspapers from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century have become an indispensable and accessible source for researchers. Through their pages, historians with a passion for a person or a place or a time or a topic can rediscover forgotten details and gain new insights into the society and values of bygone ages.Historical Research Using British Newspapers provides plenty of practical advice for anyone intending to use old newspapers by: * outlining the strengths of newspapers as source material * revealing the drawbacks of newspapers as sources and giving ways to guard against them * tracing the development of the British newspaper industry * showing the type of information that can be found in newspapers and how it can be used * identifying the best newspapers to start with when researching a particular topic * suggesting methods to locate the most relevant articles available * demonstrating techniques for collating, analysing and interpreting information * showing how to place newspaper reports in their wider contextIn addition nine case studies are included, showing how researchers have already made productive use of newspapers to gain insights that were not available from elsewhere.
Chef's Secrets
by Harry Bates Francine MaroukianChef's Secrets--Revealed! In Chef's Secrets, more than 80 renowned chefs share the tricks, timesaving techniques, and kitchen wisdom they've learned through years of experience. * Steven Raichlen on Building a Three-Zone Fire on a Charcoal Grill * Charlie Palmer on Roasting a Perfect Turkey * Bruce Aidells on the Secret to Flavorful Pork * Gary Guitard on Tempering Chocolate * Plus techniques from Sara Moulton, Marcus Samuelsson, Norman Van Aken, Roxanne Klein, James Peterson, Emily Luchetti, and dozens of other top-notch chefs! Each technique is explained in the chef's own words, along with a short, revealing interview and a detailed profile of the chef's accomplishments. With tips stretching from the basics (how to peel ginger with a teaspoon) to the extreme (how to peel a tomato with a blow-torch), Chef's Secrets is an essential reference for any food lover's bookshelf!
Writing Your Novel from Start to Finish: A Guidebook for the Journey
by Joseph BatesEquip yourself for the novel-writing journey!Starting a novel is exciting, but finishing it--that's the real challenge. The journey from beginning to end is rife with forks in the road and dead ends that lead many writers off course. With Writing Your Novel from Start to Finish: A Guidebook for the Journey, you'll navigate the intricacies of crafting a complex work of fiction and complete the journey with confidence and precision.To maximize your creativity and forward momentum, each chapter offers:Techniques to break down the elements of the novel--from character-building to plotting and pacingMile Markers to anticipate and overcome roadblocks like ineffective dialogue and "the unchanged protagonist"Guidelines for Going Deeper to explore and implement more nuanced aspects of storytelling, such as finding your voice and the role of themeTry-It-Out Exercises and 27 interactive worksheets that help elevate your writing.No matter your level of experience or where you are in your project, Writing Your Novel from Start to Finish provides the instruction, inspiration, and guidance you need to complete your journey successfully.
America the Beautiful: Together We Stand (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 6 #1)
by Katharine BatesNIMAC-sourced textbook
Girl Up: Kick Ass, Claim Your Woman Card, and Crush Everyday Sexism
by Laura BatesThey told you you need to be thin and beautiful. They told you to wear longer skirts, avoid going out late at night and move in groups - never accept drinks from a stranger, and wear shoes you can run in more easily than heels. They told you to wear just enough make-up to look presentable but not enough to be a slut; to dress to flatter your apple, pear, hourglass figure, but not to be too tarty. They warned you that if you try to be strong, or take control, you'll be shrill, bossy, a ballbreaker. Of course it's fine for the boys, but you should know your place. They told you 'that's not for girls' - 'take it as a compliment' - 'don't rock the boat' - 'that'll go straight to your hips'. They told you 'beauty is on the inside', but you knew they didn't really mean it. Well I'm here to tell you something different. Hilarious, jaunty and bold, GIRL UP exposes the truth about the pressures surrounding body image, the false representations in media, the complexities of a sex and relationships, the trials of social media and all the other lies they told us.
The Best of the Best of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWe stuffed the best stuff we've ever written into 576 glorious pages. Result: pure bathroom-reading bliss! You're just a few clicks away from the most hilarious, head-scratching material that has made Uncle John's Bathroom Reader an unparalleled publishing phenomenon. As always, the articles are divided into short, medium, and long for your sitting convenience. So treat yourself to the best of history, science, politics, and pop culture--plus the dumbest of the dumb crooks, the strangest of the strange lawsuits, and loads more, including . . .- The Barbados Tombs- The Lonely Phone Booth- The Origin of the Supermarket- The History of the IQ Test- Robots in the News- Tennessee's Body Farm- Happy Donut Day!- The Origin of Nachos- The Birth of the Submarine- A Viewer's Guide to Rainbows- How the Mosquito Changed HistoryAnd much, much more!
The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader (Bathroom Reader Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFind out what millions of trivia lovers already know: Uncle John is your #1 source when it comes to throne-room reading entertainment. This book celebrates the very best articles from the BRI's first ten years--plus 150 all-new pages! As always, the contents are divided by length: short articles for the reader on the go, medium articles if you have a few minutes to spare, and the extended sitting section for those truly leg-numbing experiences. Read about . . .- The origin of Twinkies- Who invented the Hula Hoop- The untold history of the Three Stooges- Space toilets: where no man has gone before- 1876: the year they stole the presidency- The FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list- How to start your own country- Celebrity impostersAnd much, much more!
Do Geese Get Goose Bumps?: & More Than 199 Perplexing Questions with Astounding Answers
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteA Q&A book full of things you didn't know you need to know.Find the answers to hundreds of life's most perplexing questions in this entertaining collection from the editors at Portable Press (the team behind the best-selling, award-winning Uncle John's Bathroom Reader line). Do Geese Get Goose Bumps is 224 pages of simple explanations for complex topics—everything from "Why is air transparent?" to "Why do late-night commercials always offer to throw in a second, identical product 'at no extra cost'?" Clearly written and thoroughly researched, this book will shed new light on science, history, politics, sports, animals, food, pop culture, and more. Some sample questions: *Can an elephant cry crocodile tears? *Why do clouds float? *Why is abbreviation such a long word? *What's in a hot dog? *Why does Hawaii have interstate highways? *What did they call a photographic memory before the invention of photography? *Why does Superman wear his underwear on the outside? *Why do dogs come when you call them, but cats ignore you? *What's a male ballerina called? And much, much more!
How to Toilet Train Your Cat & 61 Other Ill-Conceived Projects: And 61 Other Ill-Conceived Projects
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor more than 25 years, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader has helped you learn amazing things you didn’t know (and amazing things you didn’t know you didn’t know). Now, Uncle John will show you how to do things you didn’t know how to do. . . and probably shouldn’t ever, ever, ever actually do. It’s Uncle John’s How to Toilet Train Your Cat. A new approach to survival guides and how-to books, this book provides step-by-step instructions for how to make commonplace items. If you’re expecting "how to make your own beef jerky,” think again. This book shows how the "sausage is made”--literally. Read all about: *How to make gelatin from scratch (by boiling hooves) *How to make high fructose corn syrup *How to make glue the "old-fashioned” way (from animal hides) *How to build a nuclear reactor *How to embalm a corpse *How to make prison wine *How to turn a cow into a hamburger *How to make a diamond *How to make electricity *How to remove your own appendix *And lots, lots more!
Instant Genius: Fast Food For Thought (Instant Genius Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe two mottos of the Bathroom Readers' Institute are evident in the pages of Instant Genius: "Get smart," and "Have fun." As the creators of the wildly popular Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series, the BRI has 20 years of experience translating those mottoes into fun and informative books. But, aware that not every reader is a bathroom reader, they've created this definitive collection of bite-sized bits of knowledge that cover a wide variety of topics from the seemingly ordinary to the obscure and mind-bending. Instant Genius will take the reader on a fun and fascinating trip through the essentials (and non-essentials) of history, science, geography, the arts, pop culture, mathematics, and more.
Instant Genius: The Best Quotations Ever Collected
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John's dedicated team of quotationeers have scoured the worlds of entertainment, history, literature, politics, sports, and more to bring you this unique collection of utterances that bear repeating. From silly to profound, from Aristotle to Mr. T, you'll discover insights on such topics as love, sex, conspiracies, boredom, cheese, juggling, and the true meaning of belly-button lint. Here are but a few of the thousands of morsels awaiting you:"Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even." --Horace"In America, sex is an obsession. In other parts of the world, it's a fact." --Marlene Dietrich"With my sunglasses on, I'm Jack Nicholson. Without them, I'm fat and sixty." --Jack Nicholson"It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'as pretty as an airport' appear." --Douglas Adams"I don't like spinach, and I'm glad I don't, because if I liked it I'd eat it, and I just hate it." --Clarence Darrow"If it's called USA Today, why is all the news from yesterday? Bam! Busted!" --Stephen Colbert"Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight." --Phyllis Diller
Uncle John's Actual and Factual Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteIt’s an actual fact—Uncle John is the most entertaining thing in the bathroom!Uncle John and his team of devoted researchers are back again with an all-new collection of weird news stories, odd historical events, dubious “scientific” theories, jaw-dropping lists, and more. This entertaining 31st anniversary edition contains 512 pages of all-new articles that will appeal to readers everywhere. Pop culture, history, dumb crooks, and other actual and factual tidbits are packed onto every page of this book. Inside, you’ll find . . .Dogs and cats who ran for political officeThe bizarre method people in Victorian England used to resuscitate drowning victimsThe man who met his future pet—a stray dog—while running across the Gobi DesertSearching for Planet X—the last unknown planet in our solar systemTwantrums—strange Twitter rants that had disastrous effectsThe true story of Boaty McBoatfaceAnd much more!
Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader, Uncle John's all-new 15th edition, sheds a light on everything under the sun and over the moon. From obscure history to classic wordplay to dumb crooks to inspiring quotations, you never know what you're going to read next! Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers' Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.Where else could you learn how the banana peel changed history, how to predict the future by rolling the dice, how the Jivaro tribes shrunk heads, and the science behind love at first sight? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about...Homer the Greek versus Homer the SimpsonThe history of the bicycleWhen humans become hailstonesAlternate definitions for common wordsHelen Keller's wisdomThe Silly Putty sagaAnd much more!
Uncle John's All-Purpose Extra Strength Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWhy is our lucky 13th edition All-Purpose? Uncle John himself explains: "You can read this Bathroom Reader anywhere--in the obvious spot, in bed or, heck, by the pool or at work." Why Extra-Strength? "Because of the mountains of research gathered, you can guess where, by our crackpot . . . I mean hotshot . . . staff." Yes, APES (as we affectionately call it at the BRI) is filled to the rim with more than 500 pages of amazing facts, quotes, history, myths, brain teasers, origins, celebrity gossip, and our powerful brand of "uncanny" humor. Here are 13 reasons to read this book:1. Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of ten plus three2. Military surplus: The story of carrot cake3. The real-life inspiration behind Dracula4. Going Ape: The history of Tarzan5. People who married themselves6. Politically incorrect toothpaste7. Legendary business blunders8. Hollywood's biggest bombs9. Wide world of weird sports10. Dog food for thought11. The birth of the CD12. Dumb criminals13. Zappa's LawAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: An Elevating Collection of Quick Facts and Incredible Curiosities (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWith this volume filled with thousands of bizarrely fascinating facts, we&’re on a roll! Is there any other single book in the universe with this many awesome tidbits of bite-sized information? Nope. And that&’s a fact! At nearly 400 pages (with a handy index for your fact-seeking convenience), Wise Up! is a must-have for anyone who likes their information on the go. It&’s organized into hundreds of topics—everything from sports and entertainment to word origins and science. Here are but a few of the facts awaiting you: * More women than men talk to their cars. * The melody for Nat King Cole&’s 1954 hit &“Smile&” was composed by Charlie Chaplin. * Acid rain was first identified and named in 1852. * What is your buccal cavity? Your mouth. * There are no skunks in Newfoundland. * The average Super Bowl party has 18 people. * When dropped in water, a fresh egg will sink; a stale one won&’t. * The average newborn baby spends 113 minutes a day crying. * Pepper was so valuable during Elizabethan times that it was sold by the grain. * Fossilized termite farts have been preserved in amber. And thousands more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Attack of the Factoids: Bizarre Bites Of Incredible Information (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstitutePacked with more than 300 pages, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Attack of the Factoids is a fact-a-palooza of obscure information. Like what, you ask? Here are just a few extraordinary examples:- Bats always turn left when they exit a cave.- In the 1960s, astronauts trained for moon voyages by walking on Hawaiian lava fields.- Lloyd's of London insured Bruce Springsteen's voice for 3.5 million English pounds.- Physician Amynthas of Alexandria, Greece, performed the first known nose job in the Third Century B.C.- Military toilet paper is printed in a camouflage design, since white could attract enemy fire.- Elvis Presley always wore a helmet when watching football on TV.- King Henry VIII's ladies at court had a ration of one gallon of beer per day.- It takes the energy from 50 leaves on an apple tree to produce one ripe fruit.- The only country to host the Summer Olympics but not win a single gold medal was Canada, in 1976.And that's just the beginning! So what are you waiting for? ATTACK!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Cat Lover's Companion (Uncle John's Bathroom Readers)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteA compendium of funny feline facts and strange stories even more entertaining than a stuffed mouse on a stick! The relationship between cats and us lower animals cannot be summed up in mere words, but leave it to Uncle John to try anyway. Curl up with the Cat Lover&’s Companion, and you&’ll explore the unique, amusing, and mysterious side of the common housecat (Felis domesticus). Read about the origins of your favorite breeds, meet some kitty movie stars, and decipher those strange feline mannerisms. Then take a catnap. Then run wildly around your house for no apparent reason. Then read about a cat raised by a gorilla, a cat that uses the toilet (for its intended purpose), and much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition: Cool Facts, Gross Stuff, Quizzes, Jokes, Bloopers, And More (For Kids Only)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteNow is your chance to own the very first Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only with all new illustrations! When our younger readers demanded a Bathroom Reader of their own, Uncle John put together this brain-boggling easy-to-read collection of facts, fads, quotes, history, science, origins, pop culture, mythology, humor, and more! Plus it's full of wacky and fun illustrations and Uncle John's famous "running feet"-those fun and fascinating facts on the bottom of every page. Kids will read about . . .-Who was Dr. Seuss?-Baseball superstitions-The birth of The Simpsons-How carnival games are rigged-Dining on scorpions and tarantulas-Shocking truths about thunder and lightning-Disgusting bodily functions like ear wax and digestion (and why they're important)-Uncle John's all-time favorite elephant joke: Q: How do you get an elephant up an oak tree? A: Plant an acorn under him and wait 50 years! . . . And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Germophobia (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor more than 25 years, there's always been a home in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for those stories about doctor visits or routine surgeries gone horribly wrong--the wrong limb getting amputated, the wrong person getting a transplant, the nurse who didn't notice her patient had died . . . for three days. Because we never get tired of reading about big boo-boos (as long as they're happening to someone else), here is a whole book of the troubling and funny stories of when good health care goes bad.Read all about:- The woman who needed her gall bladder out . . . so she removed it herself- The man who waited in an emergency room . . . for three weeks- The heart surgeon who got caught drawing his signature on his work- And many more stories of dreadful doctors, hospital horrors, and bad medicine.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Golden Plunger Awards (Uncle John's Bathroom Readers)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThis unique volume-Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Golden Plunger Awards-gives readers a new way to recognize some of the world's greatest (and oddest) achievements. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers' Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.Where else could you find awards like the Most Versatile Condiment, Oldest Scam, and Rudest Gesture? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about...The Albino Squirrel Preservation SocietyThe history of dreadlocksTrendsetting (and ugly) shoesProfessional eatersAnd much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader History's Lists (Uncle John's Bathroom Readers Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteLeave it to Uncle John to find a new way to make history fun and exciting! This quirky collection of lists is the latest volume in the Bathroom Reader's best-selling history series. These 508 pages will breathe life into history's most famous (and most unusual) stories. From the Stone Age to the Internet Age, some quick takes on must-know topics that will reveal the surprising connections among history's greatest--and strangest--events. History buffs, trivia hounds, and readers looking for an educational snack will love this fun format. Here's what you'll find in this great book:2 famous pioneering trails3 one-armed men who lent a hand4 famous folks who literally died laughing5 horrifying medieval punishments6 photographic firsts7 hotel rooms where history was made8 disgusting secret ingredients9 famous trains10 places you can't go11 disasters that changed the world12 fast food firsts And much, much more!