This greatly expanded and revised third edition is the only guidebook you ll ever need to explore and enjoy this entire area. Foreword by Rick Boyer, originator of Places Rated Almanac. Included are 15 area maps, over 100 original illustrations, easy-to-use index, listings by category, in-depth chapters, and web links. Find the best: accommodations, restaurants, attractions, festivals &amp; events, nightlife, outdoor recreation, golf, kids' activities, daytrips and much more! Complete coverage of all the best attractions, including: Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Cherokee Indian Reservation; Blue Ridge Parkway; Appalachian Trail; Grandfather Mountain; Blowing Rock; Harrah s Casino; Horn in the West; Mount Mitchell; Chimney Rock; Linville Caverns; Waterfalls; Great Smoky Mountains Railroad; Bele Chere; Much More!

The Ultimate Guide to Asheville & The Western North Carolina Mountains, 3rd Edition (Ultimate Guide to Asheville & Hendersonville)

Travel

Lee James Pantas

United States

R.Brent and Company

In this first volume of The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom, Ed Bleynat has created a much needed guide for those seeking to better understand the stories of Jesus as told in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Bleynat has drawn on many historical resources, from his ancestors, the ancient Waldenses; to medieval theologian, St. Thomas Aquinas; to the great reformer, Martin Luther; to Thomas Jefferson, with his marketplace of ideas and commitment to the centrality of religious liberty to American life. His more contemporary resources include theologians and scholars such as Paul Tillich, C.S. Lewis, John Dominic Crossan, and Luke Timothy Johnson. From Bethlehem to the River Jordan spans from the synoptic birth narratives to the baptism of Jesus. The author places these three Gospels in their historical contexts and explores the similarities and differences among them. It is in these places that he invites the reader to find the meaning behind and within the gospel texts. This is an invaluable and welcome resource for individual or group study and discussion of the Bible. Includes an extensive index, detailed maps throughout, and a comprehensive biblical and Church timeline.

The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom, Volume I: From Bethlehem to the River Jordan

Edward L. Bleynat Jr.

Religion & Spirituality

"Father Petty’s book is a must-have for clergy and anyone who appreciates the humor in church and pastoral life. His stories, many told on himself, point up both the fragility and resilience of the human condition—which, of course, is the pastor’s condition, too! These terse and witty vignettes provide solace, laughter and godly admonition to anyone who dares to be a caregiver. I look forward to returning to these stories again and again in the hope that his down-to-earth and hard-won wisdom proves contagious." —The Reverend Anne Gavin Ritchie, Rector, Church of the Resurrection, Alexandria, Virginia

Souvenirs: From the Life of a Renegade Priest

Petty, James S.

The destruction of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) as a cooperative and united fellowship of more than 16 million Baptists over more than 25 years by the actions and spirit of fundamentalist leaders can be compared to the 9/11 destruction delivered in one morning to the World Trade Center towers. The grave difference is that the 9/11 masterminds were sworn enemies of the United States. Their intention was to cause as much death and destruction as possible. The masterminds of the destruction of the unity and fellowship of the Southern Baptist Convention were Paige Patterson and Paul Pressler, a theologian and a judge, two Southern Baptist insiders who betrayed the SBC and all it has stood for for more than 150 years. Further, the destruction of the unity and fellowship of Southern Baptists is worse than the Enron and WorldCom scandals because it was led by deceitful Baptist leaders who conducted their crusade under the themes of "believe the Bible" and "a high view of Scripture." In reality it was, and still is, perhaps the biggest hoax ever attempted by some Baptists against other Baptists. Author John W. Merritt served as a Southern Baptist missionary in Europe for 34 years. He was in "the eye of the storm" when the aggression of fundamentalist Southern Baptist trustees took their movement to Europe. In his book, and in his talks, Merritt documents their deceit. In this important, historic and difficult book, Merritt clarifies who calls and sends missionaries and under whose authority they live and work. He presents 10 arguments that the SBC fundamentalist movement is "another gospel" and offers five proposals to churches to help them regain their autonomy under the authority of Christ. He also offers a new vision for a new future for Southern Baptists. Merritt writes that church communities must participate in fair, free and open forums of discussion on the Bible to overcome the divisions and bring unity to the Baptist churches, associations and Convention. The Betrayal makes a compelling case, using clear, strong, and timely examples, that the Southern Baptist Convention is in desperate need of new leadership, including new trustees, new heads of boards, seminaries and agencies. All of these should know the difference between good and evil and courageously practice the good.

The Betrayal: The hostile takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention and a Missionary's Fight for Freedom in Christ

John W. Merritt

In this comforting and uplifting book, Brower draws upon her experiences as a physician, Episcopal priest, and cancer survivor to show what it means to be healed. Through insights gained from her vast research and the heart-warming stories of determined survivors, she describes how to move beyond and through disease to live a whole and vibrant life.

I Am Not Ready To Die Just Yet: Stories of Healing

Health, Fitness & Dieting

The Reverend Anne C. Brower M.D

Alternative Medicine

In this second volume of The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom, Ed Bleynat continues as able guide through the stories of Jesus told in the synoptic Gospels the words of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. From the Desert to the Mount leads readers from the testing of Jesus in the desert through Matthew s Sermon on the Mount. The author investigates the historical, literary, theological and community contexts from which these Gospels emerged and explores their similarities and differences. He then invites readers to find the meaning behind and within these texts, and to carry it out in their own Christian journeys. Whether clergy or laity, individuals or groups, readers will find this book a thoughtful, compassionate, and comprehensive companion for studying and discussing the mission and ministry of Christ. Includes an extensive index, detailed maps, and a comprehensive biblical and historical chronology. As Phyllis Tickle, best-selling author and founding religion editor of Publishers Weekly, wrote, "By the grace of God, from era to era and frequently just as the need itself seems to bubble to the surface of our consciousness, there has always emerged a scholar/writer who can juxatapose with exquisite carefulness what we have received by tradition with what we are receiving by proximity. Edward L. Bleynat, Jr. is such a writer/scholar for our time. ... Let us all Protestant, Catholic, or Anglican be grateful."

The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom Volume II: From the Desert to the Mount

A gripping true! story that reads like an action adventure! "John Edward Gray came of age during the Great Depression, worked hard and resourcefully to support his family, and fought in three bloody wars within a quarter of a century. Additionally, an abiding sense of duty caused him to seek responsibility in all things, taking action where needed, taking charge when others held back. Everything John Gray undertook reflected this selfless sense of duty to others. He never hesitated to step forward, pick up a fallen banner, rally the troops, and accomplish the mission. This is his remarkable story six decades of service and sacrifice on the ramparts of America." --From the Introduction by Joseph H. Alexander, Colonel, USMC (ret.), Military historian, and frequent military history commentator on cable television

Called To Honor: Memoirs of a Three-War Veteran

Biographies & Memoirs

Colonel John Edward Gray

Retired

USA)

Leaders & Notable People

This is an immensely hopeful book of bold and empowering ideas about healing and transforming couple relationships. Fully respectful of the ordinary, nitty-gritty aspects of daily life with its never ending stream of thoughts, feelings, habitual ego patterns and interpersonal interactions, this book directs our attention to a deeper, more soulful awareness of ourselves and our partner. From this deeper awareness, we are able to redefine and cultivate our relationship into an inspired, compassionate, loving partnership that directly supports the mutual awakening of each other. While many of the ideas in this book are compelling enough to invite thoughtful reflection, it is not a book just to read once, then put away on a bookshelf. It is intended to be used as a guidebook to lead couples through a systemic process that addresses the psychological and interpersonal aspects of relationship within the context of a shared spiritual practice of awakening. After providing a conceptual foundation for this approach, the book identifies the skills needed to ensure optimal success. It then guides the reader through a clear and sequential process for learning and applying the approach, providing helpful explanations and examples throughout. With a glossary of terms, and many helpful appendixes, it is quite user friendly.

Waking Up Together: An Interactive Practice for Couples

Leland Baggett

No Reservations is an engaging business fable about a once-grand hotel in the mountains that has seen better times. Oh, it looks good from the outside, as many places (and people) do. But open the doors and look inside, walk around and you ll see and hear a place falling apart where it matters most. The heart of any business is its people. And the staff at The Harper are either bailing quickly or barely holding on in a work environment that can be best described as dysfunctional and dispassionate. Tourists who once made this hotel their vacation destination of choice now have reservations about staying there. In fact, the local tourist bureau has de-listed it from its recommended hotels.Things are going downhill fast, and the owners have decided to give the corporate leadership team six months before pulling the plug on the site. Enter Rob, a passionate, committed leader who has taken on the turn-around assignment, but truly doesn't know what he's inherited, or how he's going to right the ship. Is it even conceivable that at some point people will have no reservations about booking a stay at The Harper? It's anybody s guess, but one thing's for sure: If the hotel can be saved, it will take more than Rob alone to make it happen.
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No Reservations

Todd Gothberg

Wild & Furry Animals of the Southern Appalachian Mountains

Wild & Furry Animals of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, written & illustrated by renowned artist Lee James Pantas, is an enchanting collection of wonderful creatures found in this beautiful and magical realm. The Southern Appalachian Mountains, stretching from West Virginia to Alabama, are home to an amazing and diverse group of mammals, both large and small, from the astonishing Star-Nosed Mole and the adorable Southern Flying Squirrel to the mythical Black Bear and playful River Otter.   Wild & Furry Animals of the Southern Appalachian Mountains visits each one on a delightful journey of art and nature. Full page, exquisite pen & ink illustrations accompanied by key information and little known "fun facts" bring some of the most extraordinary animals in America’s southern mountains to life.  Wild & Furry Animals, a nature book and an art book, is appropriate for all ages, young and old. The compact size of the book, with a notes section, also allows it to serve as a field guide as well.

Science & Math

Pantas, Lee James

Biological Sciences

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