Rebuilding The Ark

Author : Jonathan Adler
Publisher : AEI Press
ISBN 13 : 0844743933
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebuilding the Ark written by Jonathan Adler and published by AEI Press. This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) may be the most powerful environmental law in the United States. Enacted in 1973, the ESA prohibits any actions that may cause harm to endangered plants and animals or the ecosystems upon which they depend. But although more than 1,200 species are protected under the Act, most remain in peril. The ESA may have saved some species from the brink of extinction, but there is little evidence it is working as intended to recover endangered and threatened species. In some cases, the Act's extensive regulatory requirements may actually discourage conservation efforts. In Rebuilding the Ark: New Perspectives on Endangered Species Act Reform, Jonathan H. Adler leads a group of environmental law experts in evaluating the ESA's successes and failures and exploring multiple avenues for reform. The authors examine methods for incentivizing conservation on private land and water, for revising and standardizing the ESA's regulatory framework, and for increasing transparency, accountability, and public participation in the Fish and Wildlife Service and other conservation agencies. Rebuilding the Ark also considers how the Act should be reformed to address the threat of climate change, and how ESA reform in the United States may affect species conservation overseas. The Endangered Species Act has not been altered for over twenty-five years. Debates over ESA reform are often contentious and hampered by partisan infighting and pressure from interest groups. But reform is crucial if we are to achieve the ESA's ambitious goals and conserve the world's endangered plants and animals. Rebuilding the Ark is a valuable resource for policymakers, conservationists, business owners, and concerned citizens alike.

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Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 0890519315
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building of the Ark Encounter written by and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See the vision of this full-sized, all-wood ark come together, dream by beam Located in Williamstown, Kentucky, the Ark Encounter is a one-of-a-kind historically themed attraction. In an entertaining, educational, and immersive way, it presents a number of historical events centered on the Ark and the Flood as presented in the Book of Genesis. View the skills and techniques of the Amish craftsmen primarily responsible for the timber construction of this amazing structureDiscover the construction details of the largest timber-framed building in the world: 510 feet long; 85 feet wide; 51 feet high based on the Bible’s dimensions (300 cubits long; 50 cubits wide; 30 cubits high) and using the Hebrew long cubit of 20.4 inchesLearn fascinating facts that include how the 3.3 million board feet of wood used could be laid out from Kentucky to Philadelphia, over 600 miles! The project is an engineering masterpiece gathering some of the most skilled craftsman and contractors in the country. It presents the world with a reminder of the Bible’s account of the Ark. Here are the details of how it all came together!

Author : Irving Finkel
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0385537123
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ark Before Noah written by Irving Finkel and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent translation of a Babylonian tablet launches a groundbreaking investigation into one of the most famous stories in the world, challenging the way we look at ancient history. Since the Victorian period, it has been understood that the story of Noah, iconic in the Book of Genesis, and a central motif in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, derives from a much older story that existed centuries before in ancient Babylon. But the relationship between the Babylonian and biblical traditions was shrouded in mystery. Then, in 2009, Irving Finkel, a curator at the British Museum and a world authority on ancient Mesopotamia, found himself playing detective when a member of the public arrived at the museum with an intriguing cuneiform tablet from a family collection. Not only did the tablet reveal a new version of the Babylonian Flood Story; the ancient poet described the size and completely unexpected shape of the ark, and gave detailed boat building specifications. Decoding this ancient message wedge by cuneiform wedge, Dr. Finkel discovered where the Babylonians believed the ark came to rest and developed a new explanation of how the old story ultimately found its way into the Bible. In The Ark Before Noah, Dr. Finkel takes us on an adventurous voyage of discovery, opening the door to an enthralling world of ancient voices and new meanings.

Author : Stephen Baxter
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101187573
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ark written by Stephen Baxter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the year 2030. The oceans have risen rapidly, and soon the entire planet will be submerged. But the discovery of another life-sustaining planet light years away gives those who remain alive hope. Only a few will be able to make the journey-Holle Groundwater is one of the candidates. If she makes the cut, she will live. If not, she will be left to face a watery death...

Author : Ellen Thorndike McGinnis
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1543429556
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book To Build an Ark written by Ellen Thorndike McGinnis and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-06-09 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walk hand in hand with Noah as he puts his trust in God. When God tells Noah to build a big ark because a big flood is coming, Noah listens to God although he is laughed at by the people in his community. Noahs loyalty never bends in this timeless classic that will delight you as a reader and transcend you to Gods promise of new beginnings.

Author : Randall Price
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0736910522
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Searching for the Ark of the Covenant written by Randall Price and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with exclusive interviews and intriguing photographs, this insider's exploration reveals why the quest for the Ark is one of the greatest archaeological, historical, religious, and political pursuits of all time.

Author : Christian Patrick
Publisher : Booktango
ISBN 13 : 1468909908
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No End written by Christian Patrick and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2012-08-03 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "No End" is a piece written by Canadian music journalist and longtime Ark friend, Christian Patrick. Utilizing unprecedented access to the band for nearly six years, Patrick retells an amazing story in lurid detail of one of Sweden's greatest rock and roll bands. It includes the complete history of The Ark 1991-2011 and describes in intimate detail the humble beginnings of the band in Rottne and... Växjö to its quest for success in Malmö. It takes you on a journey through the eyes of six men - Ola Salo, Martin Axén, Sylvester Schlegel, Jens Andersson, Leari and Jepson - who epitomize the true meaning of "rock star". "No End" explains the band's domination of Sweden's press, fans' hearts, and charts. Ultimately, the book looks closely at the band's attempt to crack America and what ultimately went wrong, its 2007 success at Melodifestivalen and its appearance in the most unlikely of places - Eurovision. It is a tale of dreams realized and lives changed. Five albums filled with hopes and fears. Ultimately, it is a story of a band that has No End.

Author : Bob Genisot
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1664225927
Total Pages : 69 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Build Your Ark written by Bob Genisot and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a world filled with chaos. From terrorism abroad to anger and violence in our streets. From corruption in government and leadership to evil and wickedness in our own backyards, it’s no wonder why so many people live gripped with fear. The good news? God has the solution, and He’s seen this before. In Build Your Ark, author Bob Genisot casts a modern light on the familiar story of Noah, a bold adventurer who overcame impossible odds and defied the world’s logic to become God’s chosen instrument in rescuing humanity. Learn how bold obedience in the storm can rescue you from the storm.

Author : John Darlington
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300246765
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fake Heritage written by John Darlington and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-02 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first survey of the many redesigned and imitation historical landmarks and objects that dot the globe "John Darlington shows . . . it is not just written history that is malleable; it is also history on the ground, heritage in brick and stone, wood and metal."--Simon Jenkins, Times Literary Supplement What happens when the past--or, more specifically, a piece of cultural heritage--is fabricated? From 50 replica Eiffel Towers located around the world to Saddam Hussein's reconstructions of ancient cities, examples of forged heritage are widespread. Some are easy to dismiss as blatant frauds (the Piltdown Man), while others adhere to honest copying or respectful homage (the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee). This compelling book examines copies of historic buildings, faux archaeological sites, and other false artifacts, using them to explore the ethics and consequences of reconstructing the past; it also tackles the issues involved with faithful, "above-board" re-creations of ancient landmarks. John Darlington probes questions of historical authenticity, seeking the lessons that lurk when history is twisted to tell an untrue story. Amplified by stunning images, the narrative underscores how the issue of duplicating heritage is both intriguing and incredibly complex, especially in the twenty-first century--as communication and technology flourish, so too do our opportunities to be deceived.

Author : Gerald Friedlander
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pirke de Rabbi Eliezer written by Gerald Friedlander and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: