Just Plain Sense

Just Plain Sense is a book filled with gems of truth picked up by Jack along lifes roads. His gems, like all gems, can often be found in the most unlikely of places and among the most unlikely characters. This is what makes them just plain sense. His stories invite the reader to search for and ponder the gems they have found along their own lifes road. So travel the gem-strewn path of axioms in Jacks book. Along that reading path, imagine how many gems you hold in your very own hands.

Edwards (philosophy, Furman U.) describes a religious way of living that relies on neither religion's traditional power nor the current enthusiasm for values. He first provides an historical introduction, paying special attention to Kierkegaard and the early work of Heidegger. He then analyzes Heidegger's notion of "poetic dwelling on the earth as a mortal," and shows how this notion is exemplified in Thoreau's Walden, Norman Maclean's Young Men and Fire, and Wallace Stevens' poem "The Plain Sense of Things." Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

LITERATURE AND THE BRAIN goes straight to the human core of literature when it explains the different ways our brains convert stories, poems, plays, and films into pleasure. When we are deep into a film or book, we find ourselves "absorbed," unaware of our bodies or our surroundings. We don't doubt the existence of Spider-Man or Harry Potter, and we have real feelings about these purely imaginary beings. Our brains are behaving oddly, because we know we cannot act to change what we are seeing. This is only one of the special ways our brains behave to with literature, ways that LITERATURE AND THE BRAIN reveals. 474 pp. 13 ill.

The authority of scripture as it intersects with hermeneutical questions about the character of biblical narrative is considered here by ten well respected theologians. The essays in this volume derive from or are in response to the theological agenda of Hans W. Frei, and are being presented in honor of him in recognition of his sixty-fifth birthday.

Steeped in the tradition of hard work, American nostalgia, and a simpler way of life, this book contains fascinating and informative details for anyone who farms, grew up on a farm, or finds farm collectibles fascinating. This latest edition of American Farm Collectibles captures the essence of the family farm in 1,000 photos, expertly researched pricing, and details that represent farming's role in the evolution of our society. This enhanced edition contains information about farming in print, farm tools, small-scale farming, farm kitchen collectibles, gardens and vintage tractors.

In this thought-provoking book, David Weiss Halivni asserts that the act of acknowledging and accounting for inconsistencies in the Pentateuchal text is not alien to the Biblical or Rabbinic tradition and need not belie the tradition of revelation. Moreover, the author argues that through recognizing textual problems in the scriptures, as well as e

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-- Plainly explains the various end times positions -- Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib, Post-Trib, Preterist, Historicist. -- Examines the most frequently asked questions about Revelation. -- Presents a fascinating look at the fate of the United States in Bible prophecy. -- Clearly explains the relevance of the Revelation message to all people.There are commentaries on the Book of Revelation, but none like this one, designed for the layman. In his down-to-earth, readable style, prophecy teacher David Reagan strips away the mystery and intellectual jargon from this book that has so puzzled Christians for generations.Giving a sensible overview of the book, then giving brief summaries of the different schools of thought, Reagan lets the book speak for itself, emphasizing the spiritual riches waiting for the discerning reader. In fitting with Reagan's style, Wrath and Glory is meant as much for mainline denominations as for evangelicals.