Author: Diana Lynn Severance
Publisher: Xulon Press
Keywords: strands, three, cord
Number of Pages: 196
Published: 2004-10-14
List price: $22.99
ISBN-10: 1594677441
ISBN-13: 9781594677441

In every age there have been exemplary marriages and betrothals held together by an indestructible bond. "A Cord of Three Strands" presents love letters of seven such couples spanning three centuries, written by people from three different continents in differing stations and occupations in life. Included are the letters of John Newton, pastor and hymn writer; John Winthrop, first governor of Massachusetts colony; "Stonewall" Jackson, soldier; Henry Martyn, missionary; Charles Spurgeon, preacher; and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian. Each entered into his relationship with the firm conviction t

Author: Diana Lynn Severance
Publisher: Xulon Press
Keywords: strands, three, cord
Number of Pages: 196
Published: 2004-10-14
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 1594677433
ISBN-13: 9781594677434

This collection of Christian love letters from across the centuries provide inspiration as well as examples of Christian marriage bonded together in Christ. Included are the letters of pastor and hymn writer John Newton; John Winthrop, first governor of Massachusetts colony; soldier "Stonewall" Jackson; missionary Henry Martyn; preacher Charles Spurgeon; and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This book makes an ideal gift for any Christian couple contemplating marriage, or husband and wife seeking to deepen theirs.

Author: John B. Severance
Publisher: Clarion Books
Keywords: democracy, architect, jefferson, thomas
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 1998-09-21
List price: $18.00
ISBN-10: 0395845130
ISBN-13: 9780395845134

The words of the Declaration of Independence, so familiar to us and so important to our country, were those of Thomas Jefferson. He was a primary force behind United States independence. Without his influence, our country would be vastly different from the nation we know today. Jefferson initiated public education, established a national library, and paved the way for the abolishment of slavery. Although he was not a power-hungry or even ambitious politician, Jefferson served in many different offices, including president, in order to help his fledgling country remain on its feet. His faith an

Author: Carol Severance
Publisher: Del Rey
Keywords: drums, demon
Number of Pages: 30
Published: 1992-05-23
List price: $3.99
ISBN-10: 0345374487
ISBN-13: 9780345374486

Tired of the death and destruction that come with war, warrior Iuti Mano retires to an isolated island to heal her soul, but an evil sorceress, who seeks to usurp Iuti’s powers, is on her trail.

Author: John B. Severance
Publisher: Clarion Books
Keywords: scientist, visionary, einstein
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 1999-08-23
List price: $18.00
ISBN-10: 0395931002
ISBN-13: 9780395931004

Albert Einstein expanded the way we understand our universe and helped create a framework for modern physics with his groundbreaking theory of relativity. In this detailed and well-balanced biography, illustrated with exceptional archival photographs, John B. Severance recounts Einstein’s life from his privileged childhood and disappointing early career to his later recognition as one of the most respected and beloved scientists of this century. The author identifies Einstein’s complex theories and makes clear why his ideas are still the basis of work by today’s top physici

Author: Charles Severance
Publisher: O’Reilly Media
Keywords: engine, app, google, using
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2009-05-13
List price: $29.99
ISBN-10: 059680069X
ISBN-13: 9780596800697

Build exciting, scalable web applications quickly and confidently using Google App Engine and this book, even if you have little or no experience in programming or web development. App Engine is perhaps the most appealing web technology to appear in the last year, providing an easy-to-use application framework with basic web tools. While Google’s own tutorial assumes significant experience, Using Google App Engine will help anyone get started with this platform. By the end of this book, you’ll know how to build complete, interactive applications and deploy them to the cloud using

Author: John B. Severance
Publisher: Clarion Books
Keywords: fire, braving
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2002-09-23
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 061822999X
ISBN-13: 9780618229994

John B. Severance, whose latest biography was Einstein, Visionary Scientist, now turns his research skills and fine eye for detail to fiction. The last two years of the Civil War are the setting for this fast-paced story of a 15-year-old Maryland farm boy who joins the Union Army, despite being torn between loyalty to his father, a Union officer, and loyalty to his grandfather, a Confederate. When foraging Confederate soldiers burn down the barn on Jem"s land, he and his best friend go off on what they think will be a glorious adventure. But they are hardly prepared for the true face of battle