John Clark Libros

Two theology professors explore the doctrine of the incarnation--the central fact of human history and the greatest mystery of the Christian faith-- highlighting implications for all of Christian theology, including the atonement and the church's worship.

Between Earth and Empire focuses on the crucial position of humanity at the present moment in Earth History. We have left the Cenozoic, the "new period of life," and are now in the midst of the Necrocene, a period of mass extinction and reversal. It is argued that an effective response to global crisis requires attention to all major spheres of social determination, including the social institutional structure, the social ideology, the social imaginary, and the social ethos. In this wide-ranging and ruthlessly compassionate critique, John P. Clark explores examples of significant progress in this direction, including the Zapatista movement in Chiapas, the Democratic Autonomy Movement in Rojava, indigenous movements in defense of the commons, the solidarity economy movement, and efforts to create liberated base communities and affinity groups within anarchism and other radical social movements. In the end, the book presents a vision of hope for social and ecological regeneration through the rebirth of a libertarian and communitarian social imaginary, and the flourishing of a free cooperative community globally.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Zion National Park in 1920, the narrative follows six pioneering female students from the University of Utah as they embark on an adventurous exploration. Blending fashion with a travelogue, the book serves as a vibrant visual documentation of their journey, capturing both their experiences and the cultural significance of their visit as the park's first official tourists. It highlights the intersection of women's history and the natural beauty of Utah.

From the Publisher: "The Deaf poet is no oxymoron," declares editor John Lee Clark in his introduction to Deaf American Poetry: An Anthology. The 95 poems by 35 Deaf American poets in this volume more than confirm his point. From James Nack's early metered narrative poem "The Minstrel Boy" to the free association of Kristi Merriweather's contemporary "It Was His Movin' Hands Be Tellin' Me," these Deaf poets display mastery of all forms prevalent during the past two centuries. Beyond that, E. Lynn Jacobowitz's "In Memoriam: Stephen Michael Ryan" exemplifies a form unique to Deaf American poets, the transliteration of verse originally created in American Sign Language. This anthology showcases for the first time the best works of Deaf poets throughout the nation's history-John R. Burnet, Laura C. Redden, George M. Teegarden, Agatha Tiegel Hanson, Loy E. Golladay, Robert F. Panara, Mervin D. Garretson, Clayton Valli, Willy Conley, Raymond Luczak, Christopher Jon Heuer, Pamela Wright-Meinhardt, and many others. Each of their poems reflects the sensibilities of their times, and the progression of their work marks the changes that deaf Americans have witnessed through the years. In "The Mute's Lament," John Carlin mourns the wonderful things that he cannot hear, and looks forward to heaven where "replete with purest joys/My ears shall be unsealed, and I shall hear." In sharp contrast, Mary Toles Peet, who benefitted from being taught by Deaf teachers, wrote "Thoughts on Music" with an entirely different attitude. She concludes her account of the purported beauty of music with the realization that "the music of my inward ear/Brings joy far more intense." Clark tracks these subtle shifts in awareness through telling, brief biographies of each poet. By doing so, he reveals in Deaf American Poetry how "the work of Deaf poets serves as a prism through which Deaf people can know themselves better and through which the rest of the world can see life in a new light."

Since the appearance of the first commercially available metal detectors in the 1960s, the hobby of metal detecting has developed rapidly and, as the technology has improved, more and more people have become metal detectorists.

Previous edition: New York: Bloomsbury, 2013.

A revelatory collection of essays on the DeafBlind experience, and a manifesto on the power and untapped potential of touch

Asssuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this book offers a thorough introduction to phonetics and phonology. It is unusually comprehensive, including detailed attention to articulatory and acoustic phonetics as well as to the foundations of phonological analysis. The second edition of this hughly successful textbook incorporates several improvements: a completely new chapter on speech perception has been added, the material on anaotomy and physiology has been rearranged and much of the detail placed later in the book to make it less demanding on readers, and the entire text has been edited to help bring it up to date.

The book delves into the quirky and fascinating history of Columbus, highlighting its long-lost amusement park and unique attractions, such as massive replicas of global wonders and a 1903 stage play featuring galloping horses. It uncovers intriguing scandals, like a fake drug that spurred the FDA's formation and a nude sunbathing pharmacist. The narrative also touches on enduring curiosities, including a neighborhood of Frank Lloyd Wright-style homes and a blind high school marching band, offering a captivating glimpse into the city's eccentric past.

Ideal for travelers, this guide offers detailed itineraries for short trips through South Carolina's picturesque byways and hidden back roads. It highlights scenic routes, local attractions, and unique experiences, making it a perfect resource for exploring the state's natural beauty and cultural landmarks.