The Gathering Tide

The Gathering Tide
Author: Andrew A. Birtalan
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2021-03-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1098064674

After the passing of Andrew A. Birtalan and wife, Margaret Birtalan, their son, Andrew F. Birtalan. was in possession of the manuscript. Andrew F. Birtalan passed away in 2008, leaving his son, Frank Birtalan, in possession of this written manuscript. After years of the manuscript sitting in the closet and Frank wanting to do something with his grandfather's book, while sitting and watching TV one night, he saw a commercial from Christian Faith Publishing company, and Frank decided to call. This led to the process of a written manuscript turning into a book for all to enjoy.Author Andrew A. Birtalan was a deeply religious man of God. As his grandson, Frank went to several services where he served as a substitute pastor. His grandfather had a deep understanding of the Bible and of God's Word. This manuscript has a way of explaining the Bible verses and how they apply to your life in the way God wants us to live, guiding us through the different stages of life. Grandson Frank Birtalan is proud to bring his grandfather's manuscript to light to the world and to keep his words alive through The Gathering Tide: In His Words.For a simple understanding of the journey of life, The Gathering Tide: In His Words will give you guidance and encouragement in faith and God's Word.55

The Gathering Tide

The Gathering Tide
Author: Karen Lloyd
Publisher: Saraband
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1915089077

"Entrancing...sparkles with lyrical imagery-Miriam Darlington, BBC Wildlife "Full of earthy realism, authentic observation and quiet lyricism" - Mark Cocker. Karen Lloyd takes us on a deeply personal journey around the 60 miles of coastline that make up ‘nature’s amphitheatre’. Embarking on a series of walks that take in beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes, Karen tells the stories of the places, people, wildlife and history of Morecambe Bay. So we meet the Queen’s Guide to the Sands, discover forgotten caves and islands that don’t exist, and delight in the simple beauty of an oystercatcher winging its way across the ebbing tide. As we walk with Karen, she explores her own memories of the bay, making an unwitting pilgrimage through her own past and present, as well as that of the bay. The result is a singular and moving account of one of Britain’s most alluring coastal areas.

Kaiāulu

Kaiāulu
Author: Mehana Blaich Vaughan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780870719226

This book shares stories of Hawaiian fishing families on the rural north east shore of island of Kauaʻi, a place many visit but few really see, inviting readers to think about how we all can be connected to and by place, along with the responsibilities this connection carries. This book offers teachings for living in conscious relationships with the natural world, without letting our desire for connection devour the places we love and the communities who are their keepers.

Tidal Bores of England, Scotland and Wales

Tidal Bores of England, Scotland and Wales
Author: Kevin Sene
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2021-09-08
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 180046665X

In some estuaries, a spectacular wave travels inland against the water flow on the highest tides. This natural wonder is a tidal bore and, of the hundred or so worldwide, about twenty occur in the UK.

The Blackbird Diaries

The Blackbird Diaries
Author: Karen Lloyd
Publisher: Saraband
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1915089328

Lakeland Book of the Year 2018, Bookends Prize for Art and Literature, WINNER. With its enchanting song, striking orange bill and endearing willingness to share our living space, the blackbird is one of our best-loved birds. But robins, swifts, goldfinches and blue tits captivate us equally and, in The Blackbird Diaries, Karen Lloyd shares her deep-rooted affection for British wildlife and issues a clarion call for the conservation of endangered habitats and species – most notably the curlew, Europe's largest wading bird. Over the four seasons, Karen intimately chronicles the drama and the joy, the perils and the pleasures of the natural world as it all unfolds in her garden and on her daily walks in the limestone hills and valleys of Cumbria's South Lakeland. What emerges is a celebration of landscapes that rarely feature in the existing canon of nature writing, and rare insights into the lives of the species that may be common but are remarkable creatures all. "Sure to delight readers and fans of British wildlife... Like all good nature writing books, Lloyd's prose is to be savoured. Not raced through and devoured like the latest crime thriller, but to be absorbed, enjoyed and reflected upon." Megan Shersby, BBC Countryfile magazine "A writer of rare talent... Lloyd quietly and unassumingly shares her observations of nature, drawing you into a world made rich with the company of birds. Nothing is beyond her eye – from wavering flocks of lapwing, or the mad arcs of swifts to the majesty of sea eagles, the evening sunlight caught crystalline in their eyes." Miriam Darlington, BBC Wildlife "A charming and informative account... [Lloyd] has a keen eye and a quiet, understated way of describing her neighbourhood that I found captivating. It brought to mind the writing of ... Kathleen Jamie ... Keenly observed." Katharine Norbury, Caught by the River

Loving and Studying Nature

Loving and Studying Nature
Author: Malcolm Skilbeck
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2022-01-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3030807517

This volume investigates crucial ways in which nature has been apprehended, understood and valued in different cultures and over time. It is grounded in current global concerns about growing threats to the natural environment. Through a critical appraisal of specific examples, it ranges widely over historical and contemporary attitudes and behaviours. It presents a wide ranging analysis of selected ideas and attitudes in the evolution mainly of western civilisation, from the time of the cave artists to the present day. It argues for preservation and conservation of the natural resources and beauty of the earth in the face of religious supernatural arguments and the rise of consumer capitalism and consumerism.

Sermonettes from the Seashore

Sermonettes from the Seashore
Author: Barry Blackstone
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2019-05-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1532682573

Coming from this preacher's love of the seashore is a series of sermonettes he heard while walking along some of the world's sandy beaches. Stroll with this man as he shares his insights from days spent on seashores in the counties of Israel, India, Canada, and Australia, as well as the states of Alaska, California, Florida, New Jersey, and Maine. Listen with him as he hears surf and sea sermons, tide and tern tenets, beach and breeze benedictions, and sand and storm sermonettes. Look with him into the face of a coastal nor'easter; watch with him as sea creatures and shoreline birds play together along the sea edge; behold brilliant sunrises and amazing sunsets over distant shores with family and friends; and observe the rising and falling of the great tides, all events along a seashore that inspired these spiritual messages from the Almighty. So take off your shoes; let the sand fill the cracks between your toes; lift your eyes toward the sea; open your ears to the sound of the surf; and "be still, and know that I am God" (Ps 46:10). What does God want to say?

Tides of History

Tides of History
Author: Michael S. Reidy
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2009-10-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0226709337

In the first half of the nineteenth century, the British sought to master the physical properties of the oceans; in the second half, they lorded over large portions of the oceans’ outer rim. The dominance of Her Majesty’s navy was due in no small part to collaboration between the British Admiralty, the maritime community, and the scientific elite. Together, they transformed the vast emptiness of the ocean into an ordered and bounded grid. In the process, the modern scientist emerged. Science itself expanded from a limited and local undertaking receiving parsimonious state support to worldwide and relatively well financed research involving a hierarchy of practitioners. Analyzing the economic, political, social, and scientific changes on which the British sailed to power, Tides of History shows how the British Admiralty collaborated closely not only with scholars, such as William Whewell, but also with the maritime community —sailors, local tide table makers, dockyard officials, and harbormasters—in order to systematize knowledge of the world’s oceans, coasts, ports, and estuaries. As Michael S. Reidy points out, Britain’s security and prosperity as a maritime nation depended on its ability to maneuver through the oceans and dominate coasts and channels. The practice of science and the rise of the scientist became inextricably linked to the process of European expansion.

Civics as Applied Sociology

Civics as Applied Sociology
Author: Patrick Geddes
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2023-10-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In "Civics: As Applied Sociology," Sir Patrick Geddes examines the idea of civics as a practical application of sociological principles to urban planning and the organization of society. The book reflects Geddes's belief that understanding human behavior and social relationships is essential to creating well-functioning communities and cities. Geddes introduces the concept of "civics" as a field that goes beyond mere governance and public administration. He argues that civics should encompass a broader understanding of how people interact with their environment, how communities form, and how cities can be designed to enhance the well-being of their inhabitants. The book delves into topics such as city planning, social organization, and the impact of the physical environment on human behavior. Geddes advocates for a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to urban planning, taking into account not only physical infrastructure but also the social, cultural, and ecological aspects of urban life. Geddes's ideas in "Civics: As Applied Sociology" were influential in the early development of urban planning as a field of study and practice. He emphasized the importance of understanding the social fabric of communities and the need to incorporate sociological insights into the design and development of cities. This book is a significant contribution to the fields of sociology and urban planning, highlighting the importance of considering the human element in the design and organization of urban spaces. Geddes's ideas continue to influence urban planning and the study of cities to this day.