This book examines the current literature and knowledge on the evolution and ecology of all the birds named as eagles, with particular emphasis on the larger species. It also examines the past and current relations between eagles and people, including habitat change and conservation issues. Eagle ecologies and conservation are currently seriously impacted by human activities such as industrialization, urbanization, pollution, deforestation and hunting. Some eagle species have consequently experienced extreme population changes. There are, however, some positive developments. Eagles have a strong, historic bond with human civilization, due to their status as the world’s most charismatic birds. Conservation policies have also been successful in repopulating some ecosystems with breeding eagles. Therefore, despite the complexity of this relationship, there may yet be hope for this unique species group, frequently rated as the kings of birds, and symbolic of human power, ambition, royalty, nationality, and even concepts of God. It is hoped that this book will contribute to the further understanding of these unique and fantastic birds.

A study and analysis of the more than 250 parables in Scripture.

He had seized the nine dragons that defied the heavens! With the Lightning Perception surrounded, one's soul would be reincarnated, reborn into the body of the trash, Lei Nian. What? Cultivation genius? I have the Nine Dragons Stone! Unconvinced? Close the door, let loose thunder!

The Sixteenth Orion Symposium celebrated seventy years of Dead Sea Scrolls research under the theme, “Clear a path in the wilderness!” (Isaiah 40:3). Papers use the wilderness rubric to address the self-identification of the Qumran group; dimensions of religious experience reflected in the Dead Sea writings; biblical interpretation as shaper and conveyor of that experience; the significance of the Qumran texts for critical biblical scholarship; points of contact with the early Jesus movement; and new developments in understanding the archaeology of the Qumran caves. The volume both honors past insights and charts new paths for the future of Qumran studies.

Presenting KEEPER MARTIN'S GUIDE TO THE FANTASTICAL BEASTS AND FAERIE PEOPLES OF RUIN MIST from Robert Stanek, the award-winning author of the #1 best-selling series The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches. Beginning with a thoughtful and informative introduction, progressing through five exhaustive sections featuring thirty fantastical beasts and faerie peoples, this long-awaited compendium to the Ruin Mist phenomenon delivers enough information to satisfy even the most demanding fantasy enthusiast. Not only will readers learn about beasts and faerie peoples featured in the #1 best-selling books, they'll also learn about many wonderful new creatures. This premium quality, full-size edition includes ninety two full-color pages with twenty nine never-before-seen two-page spreads. Also included are dozens of notes by Keeper Martin. www.ruinmistmovie.com.

At the 2013 "Celebrating The Hobbit" conference at Valparaiso University--marking the 75th anniversary of the book's publication and the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies--two plenary papers were presented: "Anchoring the Myth: The Impact of The Hobbit on Tolkien's Legendarium" by John D. Rateliff provided numerous examples of The Hobbit's influence on Tolkien's legendarium; and "Tolkien's French Connections" by Verlyn Flieger discussed French influences on the development of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures. In discussions with the plenary speakers and other presenters, it became apparent that a book focusing on how The Hobbit influenced the subsequent development of Tolkien's legendarium was sorely needed. This collection of 15 previously unpublished essays fills that need. With Rateliff's and Flieger's papers included, the book presents two chapters on the Evolution of the Dwarven Race, two chapters on Durin's Day examining the Dwarven lunar calendar, and 11 chapters on themes exploring various topics on influences and revisions between The Hobbit and Tolkien's legendarium.

Will we ever see peace in the Middle East? If so, how will it come about? Currently negotiations are in the works for the creation of an independent Palestinian State. However, it will be located in part of the land, which Orthodox Jews believe was set aside by God exclusively for the Jews. They contend that the Israelites under Moses covenanted with God never to let non-Jews live in any part of the Promised Land. They further believe, that a breach of this sacred Covenant will lead to divine curses for the disobedient Jews, including the conquest of Israel by her enemies and the deportation of the surviving Jews to foreign lands. Dr. Leon G. van Wert now has written a new and exciting eschatological work, which clearly shows that the creation of a new, non-Jewish Palestinian State, within the boundaries of the Promised Land, will bring us one pivotal step closer towards the End Times. Using the Old Testament as his guide to interpreting the book of Revelation, Dr. van Wert has unlocked this mysterious book of the Bible. When is the end? The end is near, says the author, when after the creation of an independent State of Palestine, the Cardinals elect two successive Jewish Popes.

Great Eagle brings word to Claude Henry that the great white elephant wants to do away with the mouse world. Claude Henry travels to South Africa to deal out some old fashioned mouse justice. Claude Henry invites you to join him in his second great adventure as he explores the great and mysterious South Africa. Along the way Claude Henry meets some new and exciting friends. Seaweed, the little South American mouse Great Eagle plucks from the Atlantic Ocean just in time. Claude Henry is befriended by the ever famous Choka Zulu, leader of all Zulu mice in South Africa. Claude Henry has never been to South Africa, and again with his faithful companions-Treetop, Rambo and Rowdy-by his side, Claude Henry is determined to risk his life to save the mouse world and protect his friends. Across the vast and terrifying Atlantic Ocean toward South Africa, Claude Henry's adventure is driven. Along crocodile and snake infested rivers, lions and wildebeests, hungry vultures and the ever-famous Steppe Eagles of South Africa, our little warriors travel on. Once again Claude Henry, the Iditarod Mouse struggles for the freedom and rights of the Mouse World.