James Davis

The Earth Rages. Humanity is hunted. Ten years have come and gone since the might of the Seven Realms was thwarted with lightning and thunder and devouring shadows. For Cirroco Storm, Emissary of the Lord Judge of the Seven Realms, it has been a decade wasted. The search for the Leap, the next step in human evolution, has been abandoned. She suspects the Lord Judge has found his Leap, hiding in the Vale, the digital recreation of the Earth and everything within it. She begins her careful plot of insurrection. In an apple orchard on the cusp of reality, Edward Toll, a simple apple peddler, nurses his grief and awaits the time to act. Brinna Wilde and Rosary Delacroix, safely protected from the Rages of nature within Edward's orchard, wait for the next step along their path to destiny. Quinlan Bowden, after guarding his children from the ravages of the Rages and the madness of the Wrynd, is awakened by a dream. It is time to journey to the Wilderness and reunite with a little old man with abilities beyond comprehension. And in a sad house on a sad hill, a no-account named Harley Nearwater, driven to madness by things he did and things he saw, is freed of his demons by the Grey Walker. He is at long last taken off the shelf to return to his chaotic ways. The End of Everything Has Begun.

Greyland

In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus overrides the Old Testament teaching of 'an eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth' - the Lex Talionis law - and commands his disciples to turn the other cheek. James Davis asks how Jesus' teaching in this instance relates to the Old Testament talionic commands, how it relates to New Testament era Judaism and what Jesus required from his disciples and the church. Based on the Old Testament texts such as Leviticus 24, Exodus 22 and Deuteronomy 19, a strong case can be made that the Lex Talionis law was understood to have a literal application there are several texts that text of Leviticus 24 provides the strongest case that a literal and judicial application. However, by the second century AD and later, Jewish rabbinic leadership was essentially unified that the OT did not require a literal talion, but that financial penalties could be substituted in court matters. Yet there is evidence from Philo, Rabbi Eliezer and Josephus that in the first century AD the application of literal talion in judicial matters was a major and viable Jewish viewpoint at the time of Jesus. Jesus instruction represents a different perspective from the OT lex talionis texts and also, possibly, from the Judaism of his time. Jesus commands the general principle of not retaliation against the evil person and intended this teaching to be concretely applied, as borne out in his own life. JSNTS

Lex Talionis in Early Judaism and the Exhortation of Jesus in Matthew 5.38-42

Eric Walrond (1898–1966) was a writer, journalist, caustic critic, and fixture of 1920s Harlem. His short story collection, Tropic Death, was one of the first efforts by a black author to depict Caribbean lives and voices in American fiction. Restoring Walrond to his proper place as a luminary of the Harlem Renaissance, this biography situates Tropic Death within the author's broader corpus and positions the work as a catalyst and driving force behind the New Negro literary movement in America. James Davis follows Walrond from the West Indies to Panama, New York, France, and finally England. He recounts his relationships with New Negro authors such as Countée Cullen, Charles S. Johnson, Zora Neale Hurston, Alain Locke, and Gwendolyn Bennett, as well as the white novelist Carl Van Vechten. He also recovers Walrond's involvement with Marcus Garvey's journal Negro World and the National Urban League journal Opportunity and examines the writer's work for mainstream venues, including Vanity Fair. In 1929, Walrond severed ties with Harlem, but he did not disappear. He contributed to the burgeoning anticolonial movement and print culture centered in England and fueled by C. L. R. James, George Padmore, and other Caribbean expatriates. His history of Panama, shelved by his publisher during the Great Depression, was the first to be written by a West Indian author. Unearthing documents in England, Panama, and the United States, and incorporating interviews, criticism of Walrond's fiction and journalism, and a sophisticated account of transnational black cultural formations, Davis builds an eloquent and absorbing narrative of an overlooked figure and his creation of modern American and world literature.

A Life in the Harlem Renaissance and the Transatlantic Caribbean

Eric Walrond

David McNally

Sasha Lilley

Eddie Yuen

Our world is reeling from dire economic crises and ecological disasters. Visions of the apocalypse and impending doom abound. Governments warn that no alternative exists to taking the bitter medicine they prescribe. Catastrophism explores the politics of apocalypse, on the left and right, in the environmental movement, and from capital and the state, and examines why the lens of catastrophe distorts our understanding of the dynamics at the heart of numerous disasters and fatally impedes our ability to transform the world. The authors challenge the belief that it is only out of the ashes that a better society may be born.

The Apocalyptic Politics of Collapse and Rebirth

Catastrophism

We live in catastrophic times. The world is reeling from the deepest economic crisis since the Great Depression, with the threat of further meltdowns ever-looming. Global warming and myriad dire ecological disasters worsen—with little if any action to halt them—their effects rippling across the planet in the shape of almost biblical floods, fires, droughts, and hurricanes. Governments warn that there is no alternative to the bitter medicine they prescribe—or risk devastating financial or social collapse. The right, whether religious or secular, views the present as catastrophic and wants to turn the clock back. The left fears for the worst, but hopes some good will emerge from the rubble. Visions of the apocalypse and predictions of impending doom abound. Across the political spectrum, a culture of fear reigns.? Catastrophism explores the politics of apocalypse—on the left and right, in the environmental movement—and examines why the lens of catastrophe can distort our understanding of the dynamics at the heart of these numerous disasters—and fatally impede our ability to transform the world. Lilley, McNally, Yuen, and Davis probe the reasons why catastrophic thinking is so prevalent, and challenge the belief that it is only out of the ashes that a better society may be born. The authors argue that those who care about social justice and the environment should jettison doomsaying—even as it relates to indisputably apocalyptic climate change. Far from calling people to arms, they suggest, catastrophic fear often results in passivity and paralysis—and, at worst, reactionary politics.?

Smart Bandage Technology: Design and Application is a guide to the integration of sensors and electronic systems into bandages for the application of wound management. Davis provides a comprehensive guide to the design and development of functional material for wound management for engineers of all levels possessing core knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science. Includes an introduction to the design of advanced wound care technologies for undergraduate engineers, as well as a coherent exploration of competing technologies suitable for postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers. Each section provides a high level overview of the concepts and techniques involved in developing smart bandages, including their manufacturing, operation, and implementation, and also exposes and explores the most recent approaches to wound care in more detail. This book incorporates contextual boxes to provide a greater degree of detail to examples given and also includes an extensive bibliography for those seeking to research further on the various topics discussed. Combines physiological aspects of wound healing with sensor engineering aspects of smart bandages Provides an up-to-date overview of research initiatives in this field which are building the foundation for the next generation of medical textiles Learn how to design, develop, and integrate ‘smart systems’ with materials for wound management incorporates contextual boxes to provide a greater degree of detail to examples given and also includes an extensive bibliography for those seeking to research further on the various topics discussed

Design and Application

Smart Bandage Technologies

James Frederick Davis

In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus overrides the Old Testament teaching of 'an eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth' - the Lex Talionis law - and commands his disciples to turn the other cheek. James Davis asks how Jesus' teaching in this instance relates to the Old Testament talionic commands, how it relates to New Testament era Judaism and what Jesus required from his disciples and the church. Based on the Old Testament texts such as Leviticus 24, Exodus 22 and Deuteronomy 19, a strong case can be made that the Lex Talionis law was understood to have a literal application there are several texts that text of Leviticus 24 provides the strongest case that a literal and judicial application. However, by the second century AD and later, Jewish rabbinic leadership was essentially unified that the OT did not require a literal talion, but that financial penalties could be substituted in court matters. Yet there is evidence from Philo, Rabbi Eliezer and Josephus that in the first century AD the application of literal talion in judicial matters was a major and viable Jewish viewpoint at the time of Jesus. Jesus instruction represents a different perspective from the OT lex talionis texts and also, possibly, from the Judaism of his time. Jesus commands the general principle of not retaliation against the evil person and intended this teaching to be concretely applied, as borne out in his own life. JSNTS>

Being a husband and father of seven is a dangerous job, especially if you also happen to be a slightly confused city boy lost in the country and surrounded by children, animals, strange neighbors and stranger relatives. Discover parental words of wisdom such as why arguing with children can lead to dancing turtles, why it's hard to look cool riding a scooter, why arguing with dogs is not rational and the trouble with talking deer. In this household normal is a state of being and no one here currently resides there.

And Other Parental Words of Wisdom

Don't Steal Their Noses

Magic the Gathering Strategy and Deck Building Tips: A Complete Guide to Building a Magic Deck that Wins! Magic the Gathering is an amazing game to play. At its core it's a game of strategy, planning and execution. If you're deck is weak in strategy and you haven't planned correctly you'll never be able to execute a good game. If you're reading this book, then you've taken it upon yourself to learn exactly how to become a better player by learning Magic the Gathering strategy. And, by the end you will be. In this book you'll discover Magic the Gathering deck building tips and tricks that pro players use to build competitive decks. Through a specific set of strategies, that anyone can learn, you'll soon be able to increase your chances of winning. Guaranteed. Throughout each chapter, you'll learn key strategies that you can instantly use to build a better, more competitive deck. If you're looking to take your Magic the Gathering deck building skills to the next level, then this book is perfect for you. If you want to become a great Magic the Gathering player and learn the art of building a magic deck that rivals the most competitive opponent, then Grab your copy today. The key strategies await you. Inside You'll Discover - How to craft the optimal size deck - How much mana you should really include in your deck to harness the best advantage - What a mana curve is and why it so important to winning the game - A proven card selection strategy that increases your odds of drawing a great hand - Ways to construct a deck around key cards that can generate a win - Tips on developing a winning strategy for any type of deck - How a deck theme can work to your advantage and help you dominate your opponent - A break down of what exactly makes up a good card with numerous examples of good cards versus bad cards - Crucial game play tips you must consider if you want to win the game - And so much more! Grab your copy of this Magic the Gathering deck building and strategy guide today.

A Complete Guide to Building a Magic Deck That Wins

Magic the Gathering Strategy and Deck Building Tips

The Empty Chair is a story of friendship shared by four men and their journey of faith. The death of his first girlfriend makes Jake angry toward God. His disbelief further wells in his heart with the merciless killings he has witnessed in several of his Marine missions. An incident in Nigeria changes his idea of God when a chaplain risks his own life to save him. Jake decides to pursue Chaplaincy in Wake Forest, NC thinking he has a debt to pay. His journey takes a twist when he finds himself in Pakistan after finding that his friend Cameron and his wife Lilly, who are on mission in India, are in danger; Jake does his best to save them, even if it means giving up his own life. Their lives take some twists and turns and the relationships between the four are developed, including exciting and dramatic events that are based on true stories. Jake's journey for redemption takes him on an emotional ride and leads him to love and hope that he never expected to find.

The Empty Chair

This important study examines the market trade of medieval England by providing a wide-ranging critique of the moral and legal imperatives that underpinned retail trade. James Davis shows how market-goers were influenced not only by practical and economic considerations of price, quality, supply and demand, but also by the moral and cultural environment within which such deals were conducted. This book draws on a broad range of cross-disciplinary evidence, from the literary works of William Langland and the sermons of medieval preachers, to state, civic and guild laws, Davis scrutinises everyday market behaviour through case studies of small and large towns, using the evidence of manor and borough courts. From these varied sources, Davis teases out the complex relationship between morality, law and practice and demonstrates that even the influence of contemporary Christian ideology was not necessarily incompatible with efficient and profitable everyday commerce.

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