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[Includes 2 tables, 33 maps and 56 illustrations]Jungle warfare in the Southwest Pacific provided a unique experience for an army…
only lately thrust into global war; but as The Approach to the Philippines graphically demonstrates, the rules of war, the problems of leadership, and the opportunities for military success pertain in the steaming hills of New Guinea as well as on the broad plains of Normandy.This volume describes the operations of Allied forces in the Pacific theaters during the approach to the Philippines, April through October 1944. While this is essentially the story of U.S. Army ground combat operations during the approach, the activities of all ground, air, and naval forces are covered where necessary for the understanding of the Army ground narrative. Eight major and separate operations, all susceptible of subdivision into distinct phases, are described. Seven of these operations took place in the Southwest Pacific Area, while one--the Palau Islands operation--occurred in the Central Pacific Area. This series of actions is exceptional in that the operations were executed in such rapid succession that while one was being planned the height of combat was being reached in another and still others had entered the mopping-up stage.Because of the nature of the combat, the level of treatment in this volume is generally that of the regimental combat team--the infantry regiment with its supporting artillery, engineer, tank, medical, and other units. The majority of the actions described involved a series of separate operations by infantry regiments or regimental combat teams, since divisions seldom fought as integral units during the approach to the Philippines. Division headquarters, often assuming the role of a ground task force headquarters, co-ordinated and administered the oft-times widely separated actions of the division's component parts.[Includes 2 tables, 11 charts, 22 maps and 71 illustrations]The campaign described in the present volume was important to the…
Army as an experience in amphibious warfare and combined operations against a formidable and still resourceful enemy. It was also of critical importance in the evolution of American strategy in the Pacific. CARTWHEEL began as an uphill fight with means that seemed inadequate to the ends proposed, even though these were limited. But it swiftly brought our forces to a crest from which we were able to launch the two powerful drives, through the Southwest and Central Pacific, that crushed Japan before we redeployed the forces directed against Germany. The campaign put to the test the principle of unity of command, and also the capacity for co-operation between two theaters, one under Army, the other under Navy command, and both under forceful and dominant commanders. By ingenious and aggressive use of the ground, sea, and air forces at their disposal they made these suffice to achieve more than had been foreseen as possible, and opened up a new vista of strategy. They took a heavy toll of the enemy's resources, established the technique of bypassing his strongholds, including finally Rabaul itself, and threw him on the defensive. This book will be of interest not only to professional officers, but also to a wide variety of other readers and students.Should Christians Be Environmentalists
By Dan Story. 2012
Did God instruct the human race to be His caretakers over nature? If so, is environmental exploitation disobedience to God?…
Is it true, as many critics claim, that Christianity is the root cause of today's environmental problems--or are all religions and cultures responsible? How should the church respond?Should Christians Be Environmentalists? systematically tackles these tough questions and more by exploring what the Bible says about the environment and our stewardship of creation. Looking at three dimensions of environmentalism as a movement, a Bible-based theology of nature, and the role the church has in environmental ethics, Dan Story examines each through a theological, apologetic, and practical lens.El Jesús que no puedes ignorar
By John Macarthur. 2009
John MacArthur, autor de gran éxito de ventas, ofrece alos lectores un vistazo nuevo a la manera en que Jesús…
enfrentó los ataques encontra de la verdad.Manso y dulce. Políticamente correcto. Un gran maestro. Estasson las representaciones populares de Jesús. Pero no son la imagen completa. Talvez porque es incómodo, o tal vez porque es inconveniente, tanto los cristianoscomo los no cristianos están pasando por alto la dureza del Salvador, su misiónapasionada de presentar claramente el evangelio y traer a la gente al reino deDios. Era una misión que a veces requirió que alzara su voz y levantara un látigo.En el tan necesitado mensaje de El Jesús que no puedesignorar, el renombrado maestro de la Biblia y autor de gran éxito de ventas JohnMacArthur vuelve a introducir la persuasiva y a menudo inquietante pasión delministerio de Jesús. MacArthur hace resaltar la imagen persuasiva del verdaderoJesús que el mundo tiene tantas ganas de pasar por alto. Y hace un llamado alos lectores a imitar el compromiso de Jesús de promover el reino confrontandolas mentiras y protegiendo la verdad de Dios.This Invitational Life
By Steve Carter. 2016
The community of Christ has a great tradition of invitation. Inviting others to faith requires leaning in to your own…
story, overcoming fear, and stepping out. But the good news is for everyone, always. And you can help keep it going.Using Scripture and story, Steve Carter casts a vision for non-threatening conversations that point people to Christ. Most significantly, Steve shows that only through risking it all will we discover what God is truly like.E-Quake
By Jack Hayford. 1999
Pastor Jack Hayford believes the key to understanding the book of Revelation is to understand and correctly interpret the time…
and events surrounding the major earthquakes in Revelation. In E-Quake Pastor Hayford offers a practical study of the book of Revelation, not a speculative or sensationalized look at prophecy. Readers will understand how this revelation of Jesus Christ affects their lives today. He also shows them how to live in what are perhaps the end times, how to keep things in perspective, how to make sure their value system and priorities are in order, and how to apply the teaching of Revelation in practical ways.Y2K for Women
By Karen Anderson. 1999
This book explains the year 2000 problem in non-technical terms from a woman's perspective with an emphasis on preparing your…
home for a possible disruption in everyday life. It not only explains the Y2K problem, but it also explains in detail why you should be prepared for any emergency, natural or man-made (Y2K). It provides answers to common questions in a "Dear Abby" like style with a focus on the special needs and concerns of women.Picture History of World War II American Aircraft Production
By Joshua Stoff. 1993
Over 250 rare photographs depict one of the greatest industrial feats of World War II: the massive production of American…
military aircraft. Photos show teams of workers turning out Boeing B-17 bombers in Seattle, huge B-24D Liberators at the Ford plant in Willow Run, F6F Grumman Hellcat fighters in Long Island, and much more.I Will Love You Forever
By Thomas Nelson. 2007
The ideal love book for building and enhancing a God-centered, lasting relationship. The quest for lasting love is a universal…
desire, and Christians know they can turn to Love Himself to guide them in this journey. I Will Love You Forever is a little book with short thoughts and meaningful scriptures about twelve facets of love. A perfect gift for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, engagements, weddings, etc. The twelve sections of the book are: Learning to Love Growing Together Comforting Each Other Accepting One Another Being Companions Working Together Being Known Living With Hope Facing Hard Times Growing With God Rejoicing in Abundance Building a FamilyFaith: Essays from Believers, Agnostics, and Atheists
By Victoria Zackheim. 2015
Delve into this thought-provoking collection of personal essays from award-winning and bestselling authors who explore the perennial question: What do…
I believe?Whether believer, skeptic, agnostic, atheist, or something other, these twenty-four authors share a fascinating, daring, and multifaceted perspective on what faith means (or doesn't mean). The collection of personal essays includes bestselling authors such as Anne Perry, who writes about a deeply spiritual faith that embraces and sustains her through every step of her life. Caroline Leavitt writes about tarot cards, mediums, and quantum physics to explain her concept of faith. Afghan-American author Tamim Ansary beautifully captures his childhood curiosity amidst his Islamic views. There is the irrepressible Malachy McCourt's anti-religion rant, and then Pam Houston's signature wit and sense of irony, which gives the question of faith a surprising twist. Honest, provocative, and candid, Faith begins a larger conversation and invites the question: What do you believe?The Battle of Normandy 1944: 1944 The Final Verdict (Sven Hassel War Classics)
By Robin Neillands. 2003
A fresh and incisive examination of one of the Second World War's crucial campaigns, the battle for Normandy in the…
months after D-Day.What happened to the Allied armies in Normandy in the months after D-Day, 1944? Why, after the initial success of the landings, did their advance stall a few miles inland from the beaches? Why did the British take so long to capture Caen? Why did the US infantry struggle so much in the bocage south of Omaha beach? Who was right about the conduct of the land campaign - Eisenhower or Montgomery? How did the Germans, deprived of air support, manage to hold off such a massive Allied force for more than two months? And if Enigma was allowing the Allies to read German battleplans, why did things go wrong as often as they did?THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY re-examines the demands and difficulties of the campaign and sheds new light on both with the aid of accounts from veterans on both sides. (Oral history forms a large part of the book.) It also analyses in detail the plans and performance of the commanders involved: Eisenhower, Bradley, Patton, Montgomery, Crerar and, of course, Rommel. Controversial and at times catastrophic, the Battle of Normandy was the last great set-piece battle in history and is long overdue for reassessment.When They Turn Away: Drawing Your Adult Child Back to Christ
By Rob Rienow. 2011
More Joy for the Journey
By Thomas Nelson. 2007
A warm and engaging read, this companion volume to the best-selling Joy for the Journey offers more of the same…
excellent spiritual writings for women paired with select Scripture verses that made the first volume a resounding success. This beautifully designed, pocket-size book is a popular and pleasing combination of practical advice and uplifting encouragement.Hot Buttons Dating Edition
By Nicole O'Dell. 2012
The uniquely packaged Hot Buttons Series is an accessible, quick-reference resource that parents can use to equip their children to…
make the right decisions, even in the face of peer pressure and outside influences. More than just another how-to manual, Hot Button Dating edition offers practical real-life situations that parents can read and discuss with their preteens. Author, mom, and broadcaster, Nicole O'Dell provides short scenarios followed by three or four responses that a teen might choose in that particular situation. Parents are then encouraged to help their children explore the issue, ask questions, and discuss the options, so when a similar situation comes up in real life, the teens are already prepared to respond.Still Restless: Conversations That Open the Door to Peace
By Jan David Hettinga. 2016
Many things prevent us from allowing God to be the manager of our lives. For some, it's a longing for…
social justice they don't see Him bringing about. Others fear losing more than they would gain. Still others have been wounded and believe a God of love would have stopped the hurt from happening. In response, we create our own kingdoms, attempting to organize life to get what we want. The problem is that we are not truly equipped to run our world well, no matter how hard we try. Still Restless relates good news: God has always had time for honest seekers, even when they have hard questions or objections for Him. The proof is in the life of Christ. Jesus met for one-on-one conversations to share the way to truth and life, and He rarely used the same approach twice. The gospel is designed for everyone, no matter one's experiences or personality. Jan Hettinga walks through these gospel encounters to demonstrate how talking with Jesus is a good thing to do, particularly in today's fast-paced modern world. Conversations with Christ lead to a spirituality that shuts down evil and empowers good. They produce a faith that surrenders control right from the beginning, embracing the relief of following a leader who cares for you. What would you give to travel back in time to make an appointment with Jesus, to talk to God in flesh and ask your questions face-to-face? Hettinga uncovers the path to that opportunity today. Get ready for the conversation of a lifetime and a manager you can trust completely.Julie Clinton, autora, conferencista y presidenta de Extraordinary Women, ha conocido a miles de mujeres en todo el país y…
las ha escuchado compartir el grito profundo de sus corazones. Las mujeres están desesperadas por liberarse de las ataduras emocionales del pasado: la culpa, la ira, los celos y la tristeza. Julie ofrece a las mujeres una esperanza real y la oportunidad de ser libres, y estar llenas de alegría, listas para ser usadas por Dios.Con historias reales y conmovedoras, así como ejemplos de las mujeres de la Biblia, Julie nos brinda ayuda específica para cada emoción debilitante. También proporciona un estudio bíblico en profundidad de la Palabra de Dios y sus provisiones de gracia y de perdón. Las mujeres descubrirán el libro perfecto tanto para una persona que busca sanidad como para usar en un grupo de estudio bíblico. Dios puede sanar los traumas emocionales. Julie Clinton, author, speaker, and president of Extraordinary Women, has met thousands of women across the nation and heard them share the deep cry of their hearts. Women are desperate to break free of the emotional bondage of the past-the guilt, the anger, the jealousy, and the sadness. Julie offers women real hope and the chance to be free, filled with joy, and able to be used by God. With gripping real-life stories as well as stories from women of the Bible, Julie shares specific help for each debilitating emotion. She also provides a Bible study for an in-depth look at God's Word and His provisions of grace and forgiveness. Readers will discover the perfect book for an individual seeking healing or for a small group Bible study. God can heal your damaged emotions.Solo para esposos: Tres principios para honrar a su esposa
By Tony Evans. 2010
¿Qué significa que un esposo ama a su esposa? Tres cosas, dice Tony Evans: un marido debe ser el salvador,…
el santificador y el que satisface a su esposa. Al vivir estos tres principios, un matrimonio piadoso surgirá y prosperará.What does it mean for a husband to love his wife? Three things, says Tony Evans: a husband must be his wife's savior, sanctifier, and satisfier. It is by living out these three principles that a godly marriage will blossom and flourish.The Beautiful Wife: Focused on Christ, Fulfilled in Marriage
By Sandy Ralya. 2012
The Beautiful Wife uses these inspiring stories along with biblical principles to guide and encourage any wife looking for God's…
best in her marriage. The Beautiful Wife answers serious questions women have about their roles as wives. Discussing everything from romance and money to beauty, communication, and sex, Sandy challenges women to open up and share their journeys so that together they can see God's plan for their marriages. "It is my passion to help women discover God's heart for their marriage, just as the other women helped me," writes Sandy. "When women share with each other the details of their journeys with God as wives, it's a beautiful thing indeed."The Beautiful Wife Mentor's Guide
By Sandy Ralya. 2012
Beautiful Womanhood is a nonprofit Christian ministry whose mission is to strengthen marriages by equipping marriage mentors encouraging women…
in their role as wives and helping women build loving godly and supportive relationships with other wives Since 2003 women have been coming together through Beautiful Womanhood small groups where they gain insight from Sandy Ralya s teaching personal guidance from a marriage mentor and support from a loving community of women in order to realize God s plan for them In each small group a marriage mentor meets with small group members and leads the group through a discussion of the book The Beautiful Wife Mentor s Guide offers instructions on how to implement Beautiful Womanhood small groups guidance on becoming a confident marriage mentor hostess tips to simplify hospitality for God s glory chapter summaries to highlight main discussion topics discussion icebreakers and cues to keep the conversation focused and lively directions on how to incorporate free resources found on www beautifulwomanhood comBeautiful Womanhood Seminars Churches or community groups are invited to host a seminar or retreat led by author and speaker Sandy Ralya Specifically and individually designed to each church s needs the seminar can train incoming mentors excite new mentees offer breakout sessions to discuss specific issues and encourage the development of small group communities for wives For more information visit www beautifulwomanhood comAwaiting the City: Poverty, Ecology, and Morality in Today's Political Economy
By Tom Pratt, Chad Brand. 2012
People of faith have always been on search for the homeland, first promised to Abraham in light of the Babylonian…
civilization he left. That future hope was reinterpreted by Jesus and taken up by St. Augustine in The City of God, reinterpreted again by John Calvin in Geneva, and given a final form by the Puritan pilgrims who came to America to establish the City upon a Hill. Fundamental to this quest for a just, holy civilization has been the progress of humankind on the earth in light of the mandate to fill and rule over it. Authors Chad Brand and Tom Pratt discuss that progress as they answer the vital questions for praxis: How should biblically oriented Christians think of and work toward God's justice along the way? How can we steer between a utopian vision and a limited vision to a new rational compassion?