Through the Flames

Through the Flames
Author: Jerry B. Jenkins
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2012-12-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1414379498

This series is based on the best-selling adult Left Behind series. Readers will see the Rapture and Tribulation through the eyes of four kids who have been left behind.

Through the Flames

Through the Flames
Author: Allan Lokos
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2015-02-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0698170954

After miraculously surviving a plane crash in Myanmar, Allan Lokos shares what his long and painful recovery process is teaching him about humanity’s ability to survive—and even thrive—in the face of suffering. In Through the Flames, Allan Lokos tells the terrifying story of being on board a plane on Christmas Day with his wife, Susanna, when it crashed and exploded in flames. Lokos was severely burned in the accident, and in the days and weeks following the crash, Susanna was told by the many doctors who examined Lokos that he would not survive. As founder and guiding teacher of the Community Meditation Center in New York City, Lokos had spent decades cultivating compassion and non-attachment. Since the plane crash, his Buddhist practice has been mightily tested. In this inspiring account of his against-all-odds recovery, Lokos uses his experience as a window through which to examine the challenge of human suffering in general and addresses the question of how we can thrive in the midst of pain and uncertainty.

Through the Flames: How Fire Shaped Humanity

Through the Flames: How Fire Shaped Humanity
Author: ChatStick Team
Publisher: ChatStick Team
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2023-11-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Embark on a Fascinating Journey with "Through the Flames: How Fire Shaped Humanity" - A Story of Fire's Power to Create, Transform, and Inspire! Discover the extraordinary story of humanity's oldest ally—fire. In this enthralling eBook, "Through the Flames: How Fire Shaped Humanity," we explore the profound impact that fire has had on the evolution of human civilization. From the very spark that ignited our ancient world, fire has been a tool for survival, a means to power, and a symbol of enlightenment. 🔥 The Discovery That Changed Everything Journey back to the beginning, where the discovery of fire illuminated the path of evolution, warming the cold, warding off darkness, and cooking the first meals that nourished the growth of the human brain. 🛠️ Fire as the First Tool Learn how our ancestors harnessed the power of fire, transforming it from a wild, elemental force into a resource for warmth, safety, and community building—a foundation upon which our societies were built. 🍲 A Cultural Hearthstone Feast upon stories of communal cooking and its role in shaping cultures, uniting communities, and sparking the earliest conversations that would fan the flames of language and storytelling. 🏙️ The Architect of Modernity Trace the role of fire in driving industry and innovation, from the heat of the blacksmith's forge to the combustion engines that powered the Industrial Revolution. 🚒 A Delicate Balance As we face the challenges of wildfire and climate change, "Through the Flames" sheds light on modern firefighting and environmental management, ensuring that fire remains a force for good in the natural world. 🌟 Looking to the Future Speculate on the future role of fire, considering its enduring influence and potential to further human progress—from new energy frontiers to the vast expanses of space. "Through the Flames" is more than a book; it's a captivating tale of transformation, resilience, and hope. Author [Author Name] combines meticulous research with a storyteller's flair to illuminate fire's lasting legacy on humanity. ✨ Dive into this illuminating eBook and rediscover fire—not just as a primal element, but as a pivotal character in the ongoing narrative of human progress.

Facing the Fire

Facing the Fire
Author: Kelvin J. Cochran
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1684511615

Decades fighting other people’s fires prepared Kelvin Cochran to face his own fiery trial. He overcame poverty, prejudice, and pain to fulfill a childhood dream of helping others, rising to the top of firefighting’s professional ladder in Atlanta, Georgia. At one time nationally recognized as “America’s fire chief,” Kelvin unexpectedly found himself caught in a fireball of controversy over his orthodox Christian beliefs, for which he ultimately was fired by the city—making him a focal point in a national battle over religious freedom. Misrepresented by activists and the media, Kelvin relied on his faith to bring him through. In due course he emerged from the flames of scandal unscathed, like the friends of the prophet Daniel who were thrown into the burning furnace. Kelvin’s story is a sobering warning of how Christians faithful to biblical teachings are increasingly at risk of persecution in today’s culture. It is also an inspiring example of overcoming racial prejudice and adversity, and finding the courage to take the heat and stand for the truth.

Coming Through the Flames

Coming Through the Flames
Author: Chris Edwards
Publisher:
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2016-07-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692743003

Chris Edwards, a retired FDNY firefighter and first responder recounts the tragedies that he faced throughout his career in the F.D.N.Y. This book is a candid history that allows the reader to experience what it's like to be part of the FDNY. The author recalls his experiences that led up to 9/11 and the spiritual journey that followed. This book is a memoir dedicated to his children.

The Avatar's Flames

The Avatar's Flames
Author: Benjamin Medrano
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781724925763

Ruethwyn's life was promising. Talented in magic, the young elven woman didn't fit in in her hometown, but was scheduled to attend the most renowned academy of magic in the kingdom, and was even building up the courage to confess her love in the hope that it might be returned.That all ended in a dragon's fire. Resvarygrath the Gilded, lord of the Golden Dominion, destroyed Ruethwyn's village, killed her parents and teacher, and stole away the young women of the village. Maimed by the dragon's flames, Ruethwyn was spared by a curious dark elf, who gave her a chance; she had two years to rescue her beloved, or risk losing her forever.Now, Ruethwyn has little time to recover as best she can. Missing an eye and an arm, her magic half-crippled and her wounds impossible to heal due to a curse, Ruethwyn's prospects at the academy are limited, but she refuses to give up. No matter what challenges she may face, she is determined not to surrender. She's lost too much and refuses to lose another.First, though, she needs to survive long enough, which proves more challenging than Ruethwyn expects.

Pocket Peace

Pocket Peace
Author: Allan Lokos
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2010-02-18
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1101185309

An elegantly packaged "pocket-size" guide to weathering life's storms "As founder and guilding teacher of the Community Meditation Center in New York, Allan Lokos has an arsenal of tools for coping with stressful situations." —Rachel Lee Harris, New York Times We live in a turbulent world in which we are often forced to respond on a dime to challenging or even life-altering situations. To react wisely in difficult moments one needs to be quick on one's feet, but also quick of mind. In Pocket Peace, interfaith minister and Buddhist practitioner Reverend Allan Lokos provides readers with concise yet incisive daily "pocket practices" that will enable them to act in accordance with their truest and best selves. If you want to run a marathon, you must train slowly and purposefully for months. Likewise, if you want to be your best self and learn to confront whatever comes your way with kindness, compassion, and generosity, you need to . . . practice. This elegantly packaged little book is full of wisdom and teachings the reader can literally pull from their pocket each day. A small yet powerful spiritual companion that intertwines personal anecdotes and age-old wisdom with practical guidance, Pocket Peace sets readers on the path to inner peace and lasting happiness.

Flames of Extinction

Flames of Extinction
Author: John Pickrell
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2021-04-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1642832022

Over Australia's 2019-20 Black Summer bushfire season, scientists estimate that more than three billion native animals were killed or displaced. Many species - koalas, the regent honeyeater, glossy black cockatoo, the platypus - are inching towards extinction at the hands of mega-blazes and the changing climate behind them. In Flames of Extinction, award-winning science writer John Pickrell investigates the effects of the 2019-2020 bushfires on Australian wildlife and ecosystems. Journeying across the firegrounds, Pickrell explores the stories of creatures that escaped the flames, the wildlife workers who rescued them, and the conservationists, land managers, Aboriginal rangers, ecologists and firefighters on the front line of the climate catastrophe. He also reveals the radical new conservation methods being trialled to save as many species as possible from the very precipice of extinction.

Out of the Flames

Out of the Flames
Author: Lawrence Goldstone
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2008-12-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 0307489248

Out of the Flames is an extraordinary story - providing testament to the power of ideas, the enduring legacy of books, and the triumph of individual courage. Out of the Flames tracks the history of The Chrisitianismi Restituto, examining Michael Servetus's life and times and the politics of the first information during the sixteenth century. The Chrisitianismi Restituto, a heretical work of biblical scholarship, written in 1553, aimed to refute the orthodox Christianity that Michael Servetus' old colleague, John Calvin, supported. After the book spread through the ranks of Protestant hierarchy, Servetus was tried and agonizingly burned at the stake, the last known copy of the Restitutio chained to his leg. Servetus's execution marked a turning point in the quest for freedom of expression, due largely to the development of the printing press and the proliferation of books in Renaissance Europe. Three copies of the Restitutio managed to survive the burning, despite every effort on the part of his enemies to destroy them. As a result, the book became almost a surrogate for its author, going into hiding and relying on covert distribution until it could be read freely, centuries later. Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone follow the clandestine journey of the three copies through the subsequent centuries and explore its author's legacy and influence over the thinkers that shared his spirit and genius, such as Leibniz, Voltaire, Rousseau, Jefferson, Clarence Dorrow, and William Osler.

Through Fire and Water

Through Fire and Water
Author: Chaim Kramer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 779
Release: 1992
Genre: Bratslav Hasidim
ISBN: 9780930213442

Why did Rebbe Nachman's followers never choose another rebbe? How has the Breslov Movement survived and flourished for over 180 years without a dynasty of rebbes? To find the answer, meet Reb Noson -- Rabbi Noson Sternhartz (1780-1844), Rebbe Nachman's closest disciple, who devoted his life to bringing the Rebbe's message of faith, hope and joy out into the world. A young rabbinic scholar, and astute businessman as well, what made Reb Noson feel his life was empty and futile? What drove him to persevere in the face of familial opposition in order to follow Rebbe Nachman? What powered him to singlehandedly print the Rebbe's books and fire a new generation of chassidim in the face of relentless persecution, a gruesome assassination attempt, and a campaign to have him sent to Siberia? This thoroughly-researched biography will keep you absorbed for hours as you relive Reb Noson's life with him step by step. Includes full background information, appendices, maps and indices. Also available in Hebrew.