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Microlending: Toward A Poverty-Free World, Muhammad Yunus

BYU Studies

By trusting small, impoverished borrowers, Professor of Economics Muhammad Yunus found a way to bridge the gap between economic theory and human reality.

The Enlightenment Foundation Of World Environmentalism, Gregory A. Barton

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

Ole Bruun And Arne Kalland, Eds. Asian Perceptions Of Nature., William H. King

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

N. Yoffee, J. J. Clark (Eds.). Early Stages In The Evolution Of Mesopotamian Civilization: Soviet Excavations In Northern Iraq., Arthur S. Iberall

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

Values Of Christian Families: Do They Come From Unrecognized Idols?, Brent D. Slife

BYU Studies

Family values among today's Christians show the popularity of modernist and postmodernist philosophies. Of the four more prevalent views, only one is truly compatible with Christianity.

The Good Samaritan: A Type And Shadow Of The Plan Of Salvation, John W. Welch

BYU Studies

Before modernity, Christians read this parable allegorically, with the Samaritan, for example, aptly typifying Christ. Such a reading becomes even stronger when enriched by the full plan of salvation.

Christian Revevals In Africa, Dong Sull Choi

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

Resolving Problems In Engineering Ethics: Precept And Example, Joel C. Adair

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis has served to accomplish several objectives. First, a foundation was laid for the consideration of ethical factors in an engineering context. This was done by first establishing the need for ethical judgement in the engineering disciplines. A summary of several significant classical ethical theories followed, providing several tools with which to evaluate decisions that have ethical implications. Finally, the conclusion was made that the best framework for making ethical decisions is found in the application of the virtues espoused by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Combustion Properties Of Biomass, B. M. Jenkins, Larry Lin Baxter 8507091, T. R. Miles Jr, T. R. Miles

Faculty Publications

Properties of biomass relevant to combustion are briefly reviewed. The compositions of biomass among fuel types are variable, especially with respect to inorganic constituents important to the critical problems of fouling and slagging. Alkali and alkaline earth metals, in combination with other fuel elements such as silica and sulfur, and facilitated by the presence of chlorine, are responsible for many undesirable reactions in combustion furnaces and power boilers. Reductions in the concentrations of alkali metals and chlorine, created by leaching the elements from the fuel with water, yield remarkable improvements in ash fusion temperatures and confirm much of what is …

Linguistic Contributions To Music Theory: A Multimedia Presentation, Cory D. Crawford

Deseret Language and Linguistic Society Symposium

No abstract provided.

Three Types Of Viewpoint - Empathy, Subjective, And Agentive: A Case Study From Japanese Giving And Recieving Verbs, Soichi Kozai

Deseret Language and Linguistic Society Symposium

No abstract provided.

Spanish Additions To The Cowboy Lexicon From 1850 To The Present, Heather A. Robles

Deseret Language and Linguistic Society Symposium

No abstract provided.

The 'Imperfective-Paradox' Paradox And Other Problems With The Semantics Of The Progressive Aspect, Stefan Engelberg

Deseret Language and Linguistic Society Symposium

No abstract provided.

Different Cultures, Different Approaches To The Organization Of Information: Observations From An International Crossroads, Izumi Koide

Journal of East Asian Libraries

No abstract provided.

Are There Ways To Enhance China's Food Security?, B. Gardner Delworth, Yahui Zhao

Faculty Publications

Chinese officials and newspapers express considerable concern about the country's capacity to feed its huge and still growing population. The rhetoric will be familiar to people in Western countries as a blend of "agrarian fundamentalism" and "Malthusianism." But beyond the official rhetoric, we will argue that reforms in land ownership and irrigation water pricing and management could have highly salutary impacts on agricultural output that could alleviate food shortages far into the future.

A New Artistic Rendering Of Izapa Stela 5: A Step Toward Improved Interpretation, John E. Clark

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Aided by creative techniques, Ajáx Moreno carefully prepared more accurate, detailed renderings of the Izapa monuments, including Stela 5, with its complex scenes of gods and other supernatural creatures, royalty, animals invested with mythic and value symbolism, and mortals. The author raises relevant questions about reconciling Jakeman’s view with the new drawing: Are there Old World connections? Can Izapa be viewed as a Book of Mormon city? Did the Nephites know of Lehi’s dream? Are there name glyphs on the stela? The scene, if it does not depict Lehi’s dream, fits clearly in Mesoamerican art in theme, style, technical execution, …

Book Of Mormon Answers, Journal Of Book Of Mormon Studies

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Responses to the following questions appear here: “Did the Nephites have authority to sacrifice?” and “Did the Nephites sacrifice first-born animals contrary to the law of Moses?”

A New Candidate In Arabia For The Valley Of Lemuel, George Potter

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

The author serendipitously discovered a stream east of the Gulf of Aqaba that seems to share the physical features of Lehi’s “river of water” that “emptied into the Red Sea” and was “continually running.” The river Laman ran through the valley of Lemuel, described as “firm, steadfast, and immovable.” The stream and the canyon seem to fulfill the conditions of the river of Laman and the valley of Lemuel.

Near Eastern Weapon Parallels, Journal Of Book Of Mormon Studies

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Parallels between sickle swords and two-bladed knives in ancient Mesoamerica and the Near East may strengthen the possibility of some historical link between the areas. Similarities in weapons terminology may also lead to fruitful research.

Stoneflies (Plecoptera) Of The Black Hills Of South Dakota And Wyoming, Usa: Distribution And Zoogeographic Affinities, Bret O. Huntsman, Richard W. Baumann, Boris C. Kondratieff

Great Basin Naturalist

The Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming are an insular mountain range completely surrounded by the Great Plains. The stonefly (Plecoptera) fauna of the Black Hills was surveyed and zoogeographic affinities examined. Twenty-seven species representing 22 genera and 6 families were found. Fifteen new state records for South Dakota and 2 for Wyoming are presented. Two species are removed from the South Dakota list. An analysis of the North American distribution of each species showed a strong relationship between the Black Hills and the Rocky Mountains, with much weaker relationships between the Black Hills and eastern and northern regions. …

Temporal Patterns Of Seedling Emergence And Early Survival Of Great Basin Perennial Plant Species, L. David Humphrey, Eugene W. Schupp

Great Basin Naturalist

We seeded Agropyron cristatum and 16 native Great Basin perennial species on Bromus tectorum–dominated sites to compare temporal patterns of seedling emergence and early survival among species. To indicate variability between sites and between years, plots were planted on 2 sites in western Utah in autumn 1994, and plantings were repeated near 1 site in autumn 1995. Two sites included burned and unburned seedbed treatments. We monitored seedling emergence and survival from early winter until July of the 1st year. Four seasonal patterns of emergence were evident, indicating considerable potential for different seasonal patterns of precipitation to favor recruitment …

Blow Flies (Diptera, Calliphoridae) Of Idaho: An Annotated Checklist, Donald R. Brothers

Great Basin Naturalist

A total of 33 species of blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) are recorded from Idaho. They include 1 species each of Cochliomyia, Phormia, Protophormia, Trypocalliphora, Cyanus, Cynomya, and Melanodexia; 12 species of Protocalliphora; 5 species of Lucilia; 6 species of Calliphora; and 3 species of Pollenia. Other calliphorid species that may also occur in the state include 5 species of Protocalliphora and 3 species of Calliphora. Known distribution, periods of activity, abundance within the state, and biological notes are provided.

Butterflies Of The Toquima Range, Nevada: Distribution, Natural History, And Comparison To The Toiyabe Range, Erica Fleishman, Dennis D. Murphy, George T. Austin

Great Basin Naturalist

Studies of Great Basin faunas can provide information for landscape-level adaptive management by federal agencies and shed light on potential effects of climate change in continental interior landscapes. To provide such information, we characterized the butterfly fauna of the Toquima Range, a mountain range in the heart of the Great Basin with topography typical of the region. We also compared the butterfly fauna of the Toquima Range to that of the adjacent Toiyabe Range, which is more topographically complex and species rich but less representative of the Great Basin on the whole. We explicitly addressed the effects of area and …

Full Issue, Vol. 59 No. 1

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

Purple Armchairs, Amy Baker

Inscape

No abstract provided.

Joseph Young's Affidavit Of The Massacre At Haun's Mill, Alexander L. Baugh

BYU Studies

Joseph Young, an eyewitness to the 1838 attack on Haun's Mill, gave his testimony of that event as a sworn affidavit on June 4, 1839. The original manuscript of that affidavit is presented here in unedited, annotated form.

Scripture Study: Tools And Suggestions, James E. Faulconer

Maxwell Institute Publications

Cultivate your love for the scriptures and deepen your knowledge with the help of a scripture study process compiled by James E. Faulconer. Rich scripture study is facilitated by tools and techniques that help us focus on what the scriptures can teach us. This study aid offers pointers and suggestions that will familiarize beginning students of the scriptures with the many resources available to them, as well as help more experienced students improve the overall effectiveness of their scripture study.

In this fascinating book, Faulconer discusses a helpful method and the purpose of outlining, an in-depth method of cross-referencing, how …

Illuminating The Sermon At The Temple And Sermon On The Mount, John W. Welch

Maxwell Institute Publications

Understanding the Sermon on the Mount (meaning both texts in their shared, collective meaning) as a temple text reveals that it has far more power and unity than a mere collection of miscellaneous sayings of Jesus. John W. Welch examines the teachings and commandments of the Sermon on the Mount in its Book of Mormon setting—at the Nephite temple, in connection with sacred ordinances of covenant making. This context opens new insights into the meaning and significance of the Sermon whereby readers never again see the Sermon the same.

Illuminating the Sermon at the Temple & Sermon on the Mount …

Finding Biblical Hebrew And Other Ancient Literary Forms In The Book Of Mormon, Hugh W. Pinnock

Maxwell Institute Publications

One important and fruitful area of Book of Mormon studies has focused on ancient Hebrew literary forms present in the text. After years of studying these fascinating forms, Hugh W. Pinnock offers his perspective on their beauty, function, and background. By design this book offers a basic working knowledge of only some of the ancient literary forms identified in the Book of Mormon. Together they represent a significant percentage of the types of ancient forms drawn upon by the Nephite prophets.

The author explains that knowledge of ancient Hebrew writing forms and Jewish poetry is incomplete even today, and much …

“There Is Nothing More Divine Than These, Except Man”: Thomas Moffett And Insect Sociality, Monique Bourque

Quidditas

When Thoomas Moffett wrote in the Theater of Insects that "there is nothing more divine than these, except Man," he asked his readers some pointed questions about insects, and made some blunt statements:

where is Nature more to be seen than in the smallest matters, where she is entirely all? for in great bodies the workmanship is easie, the matter being ductile; but in these that are so small and despicable, and almost nothing, what care? how great is the effect of it? how unspeakable is the perfection? ... Do you require Prudence? regard the Ant; Do you desire Justice? …