Böcker av James Webster

This captivating account of travel and adventure in the Middle East is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating region. James Webster describes his journey through the Crimea, Turkey, and Egypt, encountering a rich tapestry of people, places, and customs along the way. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and architecture, as well as insightful observations on the politics and social conditions of the time. This book is a valuable resource for historians, travelers, and cultural enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book provides a detailed account of the Christian missionary movement in the Manchuria region of China in the early 20th century. Webster offers first-hand accounts of his work in the region, as well as profiles of other missionaries and their efforts to spread their message in a challenging and sometimes hostile environment. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missionary work in Asia.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

James Webster werd geboren in 1658 of 1659. Hij studeerde aan de St. Andrews Universiteit. Doordat hij zich kantte tegen bisschop Sharp moest hij de Universiteit verlaten voor dat hij de graad van M.A. behaalde. Hij verenigde zich met de Covenanters, die vasthielden aan het Nationaal Verbond. Om deze reden onderging hij twee maal gevangenisstraf. Na de Omwenteling van 1688 werd hij bevestigd als presbyteriaans predikant te Liberton, in de buurt van Edinburg. Hiervandaan vertrok hij naar Wgitekirk, in 1691. Vanaf 1693 werd hij verbonden aan de Collegiate Church te Edinburg. Daar bleef hij tot zijn dood op 18 mei 1720. Zijn gepubliceerde preken kenmerken zich door sterk geloofsvertrouwen, een vurige liefde tot Christus, de Gezondene van de Vader en een vaste hoop op de zalige opstanding van de Rechtvaardigen. De toespraken bij de Avondmaalstafels zijn innig en roepen heimwee op naar dit geloofsleven uit Christus, wat nu helaas zo zeldzaam is.

This volume offers a new view of Joseph Haydn's instrumental music. It argues that many of Haydn's greatest and most characteristic instrumental works are 'through-composed' in the sense that their several movements are bound together into a cycle. This cyclic integration is articulated, among other ways, by the 'progressive' form of individual movements, structural and gestural links between the movements, and extramusical associations. Central to the study is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the 'Farewell' Symphony, No. 45 in F sharp minor (1772). The analysis is distinguished by its systematic use of different methods (Toveyan formalism, Schenkerian voice leading, Schoenbergian developing variation) to elucidate the work's overall coherence. The work's unique musical processes, in turn, suggest an interpretation of the entire piece (not merely the famous 'farewell' finale) in terms of the familiar programmatic story of the musicians' wish to leave Castle Eszterhaza. In a book which relates systematically the results of analysis and interpretation, Professor Webster challenges the concept of 'classical style' which, he argues has distorted our understanding of Haydn's development, and he stresses the need for a greater appreciation of Haydn's early music and of his stature as Beethoven's equal.

This Informative Book is a MUST read ...... The author, James Webster, has spent more than fifty years researching and investigating the Aferlife (life after death)and the paranormal. He has no problem in accepting that we all survive physical death, with the opportunity to reunite with loved ones and friends, and progress up the spiritual ladder. What he does not accept is the theory and doctrine of reincarnation which has become an increasingly popular but dangerous concept. James presents his case with fine back-up evidence from a wide input - past and present - to provide the reader with a wealth of information, not hitherto considered, to enlighten with clearer understanding.

In the early 20th century, the audience was seen as a mass of people mostly unknown to one another that was unified through exposure to media. This concept, whilst generally accepted, has been questioned by scholars. This book looks into the meaning of "audience".

From the scorching center of Earth's core to the outer limits of its atmosphere, from the gradual process of erosion that carved the Grand Canyon to the earth-shaking fury of volcanoes and earthquakes, this fascinating book-inspired by the award-winning Hall of Planet Earth at New York City's American Museum of Natural History-tells the story of the evolution of our planet and of the science that makes it work. With the same exuberance and expertise they brought to the creation of the Hall of Planet Earth, co-curators Edmond A. Mathez and James D. Webster offer a guided tour of Earth's dynamic, 4.6-billion-year history.Including numerous full-color photographs of the innovative exhibit and helpful, easy-to-understand illustrations, the authors explore the major factors in our planet's evolution: how Earth emerged from the swirling dusts of a nascent solar system; how an oxygen-rich, life-sustaining atmosphere developed; how continents, mountain ranges, and oceans formed; and how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions alter Earth's surface. Traversing geologic time and delving into the depths of the planet--beginning with meteorites containing minuscule particles that are the solar system's oldest known objects, and concluding with the unusual microbial life that lives on the chemical and thermal energy produced by sulfide vents in the ocean floor-The Earth Machine provides an up-to-date overview of the central theories and discoveries in earth science today. By incorporating stories of real-life fieldwork, Mathez and Webster explain how Earth is capable of supporting life, how even the smallest rocks can hold the key to explaining the formation of mountains, and how scientists have learned to read nature's subtle clues and interpret Earth's ever-evolving narrative.