Reference works

The year 2009 is the Chinese Year of the Ox - what will this mean for you?

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2009.

The ingredients, cooks, techniques and tools that have shaped our love of food.

Following the success of 'You Look Awfully Like the Queen', this is a second anthology of hilarious and touching royal anecdotes, collected by Thomas Blaikie.

The author of the international bestsellers Watching the Tree and Falling Leaves has always been fascinated by proverbs and their importance and use in China.

The authoritative and comprehensive guide to tracing your Scottish ancestryThere's never been a better time to trace your Scottish family history.

The Most Accurate and Thorough Dictionary of Bible Words *; Over 100,000 copies sold.

To get the most out of studying the Bible usually requires a concordance, a dictionary, a topical Bible, and a handbook.

Exploring the Story helps you understand and grasp the significance of each chapter in the bestselling The Story--an innovative Bible that presents Scripture as a continuous narrative in chronological order.

dangerous trek across Africa .

All you wanted to know about biblical prophecy from A to Z, the Dictionary of Biblical Prophecy is a comprehensive reference tool.

The Life and Times of All the Men and Women of the Bible Bringing together two books in one convenient volume, All the Men/All the Women of the Bible is a portrait gallery and reference library of over 3,400 named biblical characters.

In recent decades Christian spirituality, spiritual formation and spiritual theology have become important concepts in the global evangelical community.

A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works, by John F.

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.

As the inspired Word of God, the Bible is beautifully complex and richthis can sometimes make it a difficult book to read, understand, and retain.

In every generation, the Christian church must interpret and restate its bedrock beliefs, answering the challenges and concerns of the day.

Know the Heretics provides an accessible travel guide to the most significant heresies throughout Christian history.

This updated third edition of Quality Research Papers-fast becoming a standard reference textbook for writing research papers in the fields of religion and theology-gives improvements and added material for such things as the expanding field of online research and doing church-related research in a professional manner.

Informative and non-sensationalistic, Understanding the Book of Revelation explores the literary genre and historical situation and purpose of Revelation, along with interpretive approaches to it.

Derived from the Zondervan Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, this digital short contains dozens of illustrated entries on aspects of everyday life in Bible times-covering everything from food and housing to tools and transportation.

The definitive reference work on science and Christian belief How does Christian theology relate to scientific inquiry?

Pawfect Love combines adorable photos of unlikely animal pairs with affectionate quotes to share with the one you love--differences and all!

Do you need an inspirational coffee table book that everyone will enjoy?

Learning the meaning and significance of biblical images will revolutionize your grasp of the Bible as a whole.

This is probably the most widely read collection of daily readings from the Bible ever published, and it is presented in this edition in the words of The New International Version (North American Edition).

There are those who've prepared, and those who wish they had.

Study the meaning of biblical words in the original languages without spending years learning Greek.

Study the meaning of biblical words in the original languages without spending years learning Greek.

A Devotional, Verse-Memorization Journey Through 52 Key Passages of Scripture.

Explore Christian life in every corner of the world.

A remarkable exploration of naturalized parrots, among the most widely distributed birds in the worldThere are more than 350 species of parrots in the world, and approximately 300 of these species have been transported to other countries through the caged pet trade.

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Pferderassen in diesem umfangreichen Nachschlagewerk.

Learn how to interpret your dreams, and understand the deeper meaning behind recurring dream symbols.

An authoritative guide to Jewish studies, reflecting the latest research in a diverse and flourishing field Jewish studies is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that draws on the methods of the modern academyhistorical research, anthropology, literary studies, philosophy, religious studies, sociology, feminism, and the study of the arts and culture, among othersto illuminate the past and present of Jewish life, thought, and expression.

Inspirational leadership quotes from every President of the United States of America.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Football, Second Edition, provides new and intermediate football fans with all the information they need to understand and enjoy football.

This guide is for anyone who has ever thought of screenwriting.

This revised edition continues to walk both experienced Bible readers and those seeking it out for the first time through a chronological, story-by-story and person-by-person experience.

With this guide, learn about the pros and cons of bariatric surgery, the qualifications, and it's right for you and your health needs.

You have a passion for making beautiful music, but when it comes to understanding and speaking the musical language, you need a little help.

You're no idiot, of course.

BRAND NEW TOPIC AND TITLE IN FULL-COLORMany people find science fascinating and there never seems to be an end to facts and figures that can be learned.

BRAND NEW TOPIC AND TITLE IN FULL-COLORAt first glance, a bicycle appears to be a very simple machine.

Microsoft Excel can be an overwhelming and intimidating product to use, but armed with the right knowledge, anyone can master the basics of this versatile software.

Golf is one of the most popular hobby sports among men and women of all ages, but if you've never picked up a club before, it's hard to know where to begin.

Beginning with the pre-Socratics and Eastern philosophers, including religious philosophy, all major philosophers and schools are covered, right up to present day.

Beginning with cautionary advice and enabling the reader to be sure divorce is the right answer, the book moves right to the steps one should take before confronting one's spouse with the decision.

Successful project management requires organization, skill, and a systematic approach to ensure that projects are delivered on time, and on budget.

Idiot's Guides: Numerology is a simple-to-use guide for beginners that shows readers how to use their names and birthdates to calculate a variety of personal numbers.