Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard wrote, “A poet is an unhappy being whose heart is torn by secret sufferings, but whose lips are so strangely formed that when the sighs and the cries escape them, they sound like beautiful music....”   Gary A. Burlingame is one such being, with this difference – once unhappy, due to the loss of a son, his broken heart now sings, because he kept walking by faith. His readers are the beneficiaries of the work of the One who binds up the brokenhearted, “…bestowing on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor” (Isaiah 61:1-3). Gary describes this metamorphosis, “In the days of my youth the songs of my heart were self-focused. My poetry had no clear voice or purpose (outside of wooing my wife). Over time the Lord brought me through some heart-changing experiences. He allowed my heart to break so that He could mold my heart into something new. Out of this regenerated state my poetry grew - expressing what other people could not express - crying out for them. My prayer is that my poetry would give broken hearts an outlet of release. My Broken Heart Sings is a compilation of poems that speak of pain and joy, love and loss, suffering and new birth.”    - Dr. David B. Biebel Endorsement:  “Gary Burlingame’s poetry has been on display in my waiting room for many years. His poems have touched the lives of many patients and their families. His poems stir the emotions while being practical, insightful, spiritual, and deeply truthful. I am glad to have his poetry in book form to refer to my patients and friends for support when they find themselves in pain and fall into deep struggles in their own lives.”                         – Dr. David Trumbore - Director of physical therapy at Delaware Valley Orthopedic Associates, Philadelphia and president of Effective Fitness Solutions, LLC Bensalem, PA

My Broken Heart Sings

Literature & Fiction

Burlingame, Gary A

Poetry

Healthy Life Press

Richer Descriptions is a unique and handy manual, covering all nine human senses in seven chapters, for Christian speakers and writers. Exercises and a speaker’s checklist equip speakers to engage their audiences in a richer experience Writing examples and a writer’s guide help writers bring more life to the characters and scenes of their stories. Bible references encourage a deeper appreciation of being created by God for a sensory existence.

Richer Descriptions: A Guide to the Human Senses for Christian Speakers and Writers

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Createspace Independent Pub

A journey that connects us to people and places, that takes us back in time, into the future, and around the world is the hallmark of a memorable career. It holds the gems we treasure and the stories we pass on to the next generation. It fuels the passion for what we do and how we do it. In "Earthy, With a Hint of Cucumber," environmental scientist Gary A. Burlingame shares his memorable journey into the sensory world of water. An excellent introduction to the love of water for virtually any age group. ~ Steve Via - American Water Works Association A fascinating expedition into the chemistry, ecology, tastes, odors, sights, and sounds of water. ~ Andrea Dietrich, PhD - Virginia Tech Reads like a detective thriller, describing in understandable language the science involved in determining the causes of tastes and odors in drinking water. ~ Jennifer L. Clancy, PhD, MS Law - Corona Environmental Consulting, LLC A must-read book for engineers contemplating or perusing water-related engineering. ~ Michael Ryan, PhD - Drexel University

Earthy, With a Hint of Cucumber: An Environmental Scientist's Journey Into the Sensory World of Water

Biographies & Memoirs

Johnson, Judy

Professionals & Academics

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

This report tested 3 new sensory methods, developed using food-beverage industry product evaluations The three are:. Attribute Rating Test to monitor musty odor caused by geosmin; Rating Method for Evaluating Distribution-System Odors in Comparison to a Control; and 2-of-5 Odor Test - a forced choice method. All are simple, yet reliable, taste-and-odor evaluation methods that can be used for day-to-day monitoring and can replace or work along side exciting FPA and TON tests.

Practical Taste-and-Odor Methods For Routine Operations: Decision Tree

Science & Math

Hoehn, Robert C.

Gittleman, Thomas

Nature & Ecology

Amer Water Works Assn

This book is a unique manual that explores all nine human senses in seven chapters for use by Christian speakers and writers. Applications are encouraged by exercises, a speaker's checklist, writing samples, and a writer's guide. Bible references encourage a deeper appreciation of being created by God for a sensory experience. The common senses of smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing are covered as well as thermoception, nociception, equilibrioception, and the kinesthetic sense. With two degrees in environmental science, Gary A. Burlingame has researched and lectured internationally on the application of the human senses to make observations of man made and natural environments. Scientists continue to unlock the mysteries of the human senses because they know how vital our senses are to a healthy and enjoyable life. After presenting this information to a writer's group, he was encouraged to develop a manual because there was nothing like it on the market. Thus, this book's purpose is to draw on the latest scientific knowledge while reflecting back on what God has revealed in the Bible to better equip speakers so they can more deeply engage their audiences, and to help writers bring to life their characters and scenes in their stories. Richer Descriptions is written as a handy guide for use by speakers and writers. It provides a good resource for writers' and speakers' conferences. Pastors will find this guide full of exciting information and ideas for enriching their sermons. Fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and mystery writers will find helpful tips for making richer sensory descriptions.

This short book by scientist Gary A. Burlingame is a practical guide for anyone who has been asked to offer a public prayer. Multiple examples and practice format establish the uniqueness of this helpful book on prayer for Christians. Using the “Lord's Prayer” as a guide, the author shows how simple yet personal praying in public can be. “Who me, pray? I'm not good at public speaking or praying aloud.” Does this remind you of something you thought at a Bible study or friendly gathering, when you were asked to lead the group in prayer? You don't have to feel this way again. Who me, pray? is a practical guide on prayer, based on Jesus' direction, with examples provided for use in typical situations where you might be asked or expected to pray, including: Prayer Before a Meal; Prayer Before an Athletic Contest; Prayer while Helping a Friend; and, Prayer in a Bible Study Setting. While the Bible is the best place to learn about prayer, this guide is an encouragement for you to practice praying aloud, using the examples given, but in your own words. Remember, God desires for you to experience the blessings of praying with others. Therefore, you will not be alone as you study Who me, pray? and practice your own prayers; after all, we have the Holy Spirit as our helper in relation to prayer.

Who Me, Pray?: Prayer 101: Praying Aloud, for Beginners

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

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