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Robert Clark

    April 9, 1952

    Robert Clark is a novelist and nonfiction writer whose work consistently probes profound questions of faith. His books, spanning various genres, return to core inquiries about God: "Is there a God? Does he love us? Is he even paying attention?" Clark's writing invites readers to contemplate fundamental aspects of human existence and our relationship with the divine, marked by its depth and penetrating insight.

    The Punjab and Sindh Missions of the Church Missionary Society
    Imprisoned at 13: Memories of Life in a Maximum Security Prison
    In the Deep Midwinter
    My Victorians: Lost in the Nineteenth Century
    My Grandfather's House
    Africa's Emerging Securities Markets
    • 2023

      Close Enough

      • 198 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Nicole's journey of sexual exploration begins anew when she meets Mark, a new doctor at her rehabilitation center. Their intense attraction leads to passionate encounters that awaken desires she had long suppressed. Under the mentorship of Anita, Nicole delves into a world of lust and creativity, transforming her life. However, their romance faces a sudden crisis when an angry patient attacks Mark, forcing them to confront the fragility of their relationship and redefine their connection in the aftermath of chaos.

      Close Enough
    • 2023

      The Lord of the Laws

      From Bacon to Black Holes: A Unique Dialogue On the Origin of the Universe and the Meaning of Life

      • 508 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      The book explores the concept that all physical laws and the essence of reality may be governed by a singular, overarching law. It delves into the implications of this idea for our understanding of the Universe, challenging established scientific notions and inviting readers to reconsider the fundamental principles that shape existence. Through this lens, the narrative prompts profound questions about the nature of reality and our place within it.

      The Lord of the Laws
    • 2020

      The Punjab and Sindh Missions of the Church Missionary Society

      Giving an account of their foundation and progress for thirty-three years, from 1852 to 1884

      • 404 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Focusing on the establishment and development of the Church Missionary Society's missions in Punjab and Sindh, this historical account spans over three decades from 1852 to 1884. It provides insights into the challenges and achievements faced by the missions during this period, reflecting the social and cultural context of the time. This reprint preserves the original edition's content, offering readers a valuable resource for understanding the early missionary efforts in these regions.

      The Punjab and Sindh Missions of the Church Missionary Society
    • 2020

      Word Search Puzzle Book For Adults

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Featuring 100 engaging puzzles, this word search activity book offers a medium-level challenge that enhances mental agility while providing hours of entertainment. It's designed to keep your mind sharp and engaged, making it a perfect choice for those seeking both fun and cognitive exercise.

      Word Search Puzzle Book For Adults
    • 2019

      My Victorians is a hybrid in both form and content, part memoir/extended lyric essay but also a work of biography, photography, and cultural, literary, and art history. This is a travelogue of writer Robert Clark’s attempt to work through a sudden and inexplicable five-year-long obsession focused on Victorian novelists, artists, architecture, and critics. He wends his way through England and Scotland, meticulously tracking down the haunts of Charles Dickens, George Gissing, John Millais, the Bloomsbury Group, and others, and documenting everything in ghostly photographs as he goes.As Clark delves deeper into the Victorian world, he What can its artists offer a twenty-first century writer by way of insight into his own life and work? His obsession with Victoriana bleeds into all aspects of his life, even the seemingly incongruous world of online dating. My Victorians is in the spirit of Geoff Dyer’s Out of Sheer Rage and Rebecca Mead’s My Life in Middlemarch . This book considers what happens when heartbreak, eros, faith, and doubt drive us to take refuge in the past.

      My Victorians: Lost in the Nineteenth Century
    • 2019

      The year was 1968. Robert was thirteen years old when he stood before a judge on a charge of vandalism. He was sentenced to a term of four months in the State Training School for Troubled Youth in Kearney, Nebraska. Little did he know that he would never be free again...This is the true story of Robert Clark, told in his own words, written inside a Maximum Security Prison.

      Imprisoned at 13: Memories of Life in a Maximum Security Prison
    • 2016

      Evolution: A Visual Record

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Stunning images to reawaken us to the scientific process that drives the amazing diversity of life on earth Evidence of evolution is everywhere. Through 200 revelatory images, award-winning photographer Robert Clark makes one of the most important foundations of science clear and exciting to everyone. Evolution: A Visual Record transports readers from the near-mystical(human ancestors) to the historic (the famous 'finches' Darwin collected on the Galapagos Islands that spurred his theory); the recently understood (the link between dinosaurs and modern birds) to the simply astonishing.

      Evolution: A Visual Record
    • 2013

      Securing Water and Wastewater Systems

      Global Experiences

      • 398 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      It also addresses the new and potentially growing issue of cyber attacks against water and waste water infrastructure including descriptions of actual attacks, making it of interest to scholars and policy-makers concerned with protecting the water supply.

      Securing Water and Wastewater Systems
    • 2011

      Golf

      A royal and ancient game

      • 348 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The book offers a faithful reprint of the original 1893 edition, celebrating the rich history and traditions of golf, often referred to as a royal and ancient game. It provides insights into the game's origins, rules, and cultural significance, preserving the timeless essence of golf for enthusiasts and historians alike.

      Golf
    • 2008

      Focusing on the Church Missionary Society's efforts in the Punjab and Sindh regions during the late 19th century, the book offers an in-depth look at the challenges faced by missionaries in spreading Christianity. Robert Clark, a missionary himself, details strategies such as establishing schools, translating the Bible, and training local leaders. Each chapter highlights specific aspects of the missions, reflecting on their successes and struggles while considering their broader implications for Christianity in India. This work serves as a historical resource on Christian missions in a culturally diverse context.

      The Punjab And Sindh Missions Of The Church Missionary Society (1885)