Books with author Glen Miller

An introduction to the history of the Christian church in the modern period, beginning with the changing social, cultural, and religious context of Europe around the year 1500 and tracing the development of the various branches of the Christian faith through the present. An important feature of this study is the integration of American, European, and--to a lesser extent--African and Asian elements of the church's story during the modern period. The scope of the book's approach is broad, ranging from an examination of theological figures and the history of denominations and movements to discussions of the social history of the churches and women's history. This is a concise but substantive examination of the history of Christianity in the modern period. It integrates newer research into social and cultural history without departing from the traditional presentation of theologians and movement. It maintains a focus that is relevant to American students without being exclusively tied to Europe and North America. This volume can be used as a stand alone text or as a set with the previous two books in the series, The Early Church and The Medieval Church.

Have you ever felt that what you want is just out of reach? Have those around you seemed only interested in themselves? Such are the problems faced by the unlikely hero of this book. The hero: a hungry horse. His problem: a magnificent carrot hanging from a stick -- but just out of his reach. He knows how to get it, but he will require help from a selfish lot of bystanders, each motivated by their own wants. How will he get that carrot? And what will be the reaction of those whose help he needs? Glen Moller and Marvin Paracuelles have created a funny and lyrical book, with beautiful illustrations. Enjoy!

Eighteen-year old Shannon Burke is stuck. Her friends are heading off to college, her job is a complete dead-end, and her mother has just gifted her part ownership in a failing business. What's not to love? One bright spot in all of this is her upcoming birthday, which means a visit from her beloved, eccentric Aunt Rebecca. She's everything Shannon's parents aren't: adventurous, mysterious, and just the right amount of crazy. But before she can blow out the candles on her cake, a phone call reveals Rebecca's shocking death, and Shannon loses her fragile grip on happiness. She struggles at work, and even when she learns that Rebecca has left her an old camper van complete with a hand-drawn map, her heartache overshadows her curiosity, and she makes plans to sell it. But then Shannon gets fired, and her parents' bickering worsens. In a rare moment of spontaneity, she jumps behind the wheel and hits the road. Following Rebecca's string of strange maps and vague notes, Shannon journeys deep into New York's Adirondack Mountains where she faces her greatest fears and navigates a new reality that is as unpredictable as the wilderness itself. She scales ancient peaks, hikes to hidden waterfalls, and digs for buried treasure. What began as a scavenger hunt becomes a voyage of self-discovery. Shannon uncovers a hidden bravery and experiences the awesome healing power of nature. Through it all, she learns the stunning secret behind her aunt's gifts, and realizes that a person's path through life is never clearly marked.

Have you ever felt that what you want is just out of reach? Have those around you seemed only interested in themselves? Such are the problems faced by the unlikely hero of this book. The hero: a hungry horse. His problem: a magnificent carrot hanging from a stick -- but just out of his reach. He knows how to get it, but he will require help from a selfish lot of bystanders, each motivated by their own wants. How will he get that carrot? And what will be the reaction of those whose help he needs? Glen Moller and Marvin Paracuelles have created a funny and lyrical book, with beautiful illustrations. Enjoy!