“robert henson”

The Rough Guide to Climate Change is a complete, unbiased guide to one of the most pressing problems facing humanity. From the current situation and back ground science to the government sceptics and possible solutions, this book covers the whole subject. The guide looks at: Visible symptoms of chan... More

Whether you're an adventurer who enjoys wild weather, a traveller seeking climate details for Madagascar or Mumbai, or simply curious about those charts on the evening news, The Rough Guide to Weather is precisely what you need. From world climates and weather science to tips on how to read the sky ... More

The truth of the mercy of God is so amazing, so utterly fabulous, that to the natural mind it is most unbelievable. But it is true. God's mercy is for everyone. It is based on His love, not on our good works. As you read the pages of this book you will uncover the astonishing revelation that God's m... More

The Rough Guide to Climate Change gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing the planet. Cutting a swathe through scientific research and political debate, this completely updated 2nd edition lays out the facts and assesses the options- global and personal- for dealing with the th... More

This thrilling memoir recounts a tale of danger, courage, and determination. The heroic African-American who was Peary's companion through two decades of Arctic exploration, Henson possessed navigational expertise and a rapport with Inuit people that ensured the expedition's success. "A really valua... More

Matthew Alexander Henson (1866-1955) was an American explorer and long-time companion to Robert Peary; amongst various expeditions, their most famous was a 1909 expedition which claimed to be the first to reach the Geographic North Pole. He was still a child when his parents died, and at the age of ... More

Mathew Henson was an African American explorer. In 1909 he and Robert Peary traveled to the Geographic North Pole. Because of the racist views common in the United States, Henson never received notoriety. Henson was sent on ahead of the expedition and because of this he was the first to stand on the... More

This radical new translation conveys the early Christian scriptures in the idiom of today. It follows principles of cultural and contextual translation, and returns to the selection of books the the early Church held in highest esteem.... More

The character Uncle Tom, fr om Harriet Beecher Stowe's bestselling novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," is based on the life of Josiah Henson (1789-1882). Born in Maryland, Henson escaped and fled to Dresden, Ontario, Canada in 1830. In 1841, a group of abolitionists, including Henson, created a community/sc... More