Robert Jacobs Books

The book offers a fresh perspective on biblical interpretation by emphasizing the importance of understanding scriptures as they were received by their original audience before applying them to contemporary life. It argues against the notion that God's words evolve over time, suggesting instead that they remain constant while their applications may change with societal shifts. By viewing biblical texts through an hourglass, readers can bridge the gap between past and present, gaining deeper insights without altering the core meanings.

The Cold War reconsidered as seventy-five years of slow nuclear warfare

"Organizational change doesn't have to be so difficult. Leading change expert Jake Jacobs shares eight fail-safe ways to make any change initiative at any organization easier, faster, and more effective"-- Provided by publisher

Hormone replacement therapy is not the only answer to distressing menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, and post-menopausal conditions such as osteoporosis. This book offers alternative remedies, together with information on the physical effects of the menopause, the available western medical treatments, and a wide range of complementary therapies. It aims to give women a deeper understanding of the emotional, mental and spiritual effects of this major life-change.

NASA's first book on the Hubble Space Telescope marks the 20th anniversary of one of history's most important scientific tools. Here is Hubble's great visual legacy to humanity in stunning images that are benchmarks of astronomy and photography. Of the more than 100 classic Hubble images that were selected by NASA's experts, the 20 most significant are accompanied by commentaries by notable scientists. Veteran astronauts from NASA's five remarkable manned missions to maintain the telescope also contribute to this volume, making it an authoritative account of a magnificent scientific achievement. Beyond its scientific contributions, twenty years of Hubble research and imagery--ranging from our planetary neighbors to the edge of time and space--have had a profound impact on the world's imagination and spiritual growth, as documented in this inspiring book.

Apollo is a photographic commemoration of the Apollo lunar missions as seen through the eyes of the astronauts. Each of the surviving 21 astronauts from the Apollo missions has chosen a favorite photograph from his space flight especially for this book. These selections are accompanied by other iconic photographs from the Apollo missions. Bestselling astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy Hawking contribute a foreword on the meaning of the space exploration. July 20, 2009, marks the 40th anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11 . Apollo is the only photographic book on the Apollo missions to be created by NASA, and is the perfect commemorative volume about this epochal program, where legendary achievement was recorded in powerful images.