T.S. Eliot is widely considered the most important and most influential poet of the 20th century. Many consider Four Quartets to be the finest of his poems and his greatest achievement. In this masterful journey into the beauties and depths of Eliot's masterpiece, the bestselling author, professor and critic Thomas Howard unravels the complexities of the sublime poem with such adept adroitness that even its most difficult passages spring to life. During his long years as a professor teaching English and Literature, Howard taught this poem often, and developed what he calls "a reading" approach to the concepts of this masterpiee to render its meaning more lucid for the reader. Therefore, this is not a "scholarly" work, but rather the brilliant insights of a master teacher and writer whose understanding of this profound poem and his deep love for the writing of Eliot are shared here for the great benefit of the reader.

Throughout the world, many consider T.S. Eliot to be the most important and influential poet of the 20th century, and Four Quartets to be his finest poem and greatest literary achievement. Dove Descending is a journey into the beauties and depths of Eliot's masterpiece written by Thomas Howard, bestselling author, professor and critic. In this line-by-line commentary, Howard unravels the complexities of the sublime poem with such adept adroitness that even its most difficult passages spring to life. During his many years as a professor of English and Literature, Howard taught this poem often, and developed what he calls "a reading" approach to its concepts that render their meaning more lucid for the reader. Dove Descending reunites the brilliant insights of a master teacher whose understanding and love of Eliot's writings are shared here for the great benefit of the reader. Dove Descending is: The first in-depth exposition of Eliot's masterwork ever published The fruit of Howard's many years of teaching Eliot and his unique understanding of the complexities of the great poem A must-have book for fans of T. S Eliot, and anyone who wants to understand his greatest work. "In my own view, this sequence of four poems represents the pinnacle of Eliot's whole work. Four Quartets stands as Eliot's valedictory to the modern world. I would place it, along with Chartre's Cathedral, the Divine Comedy, van Eyck's "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" and Mozart's Requiem as a major edifice ; in the history of the Christian West." —Thomas Howard

This beautiful Bible verse covers has a dove descending from heaven. The phrase- He Saw The Spirit of God Descending Like a Dove is taken from Matthew 3:16. This notebook will fit inside your Bible case at 6 x 9 and has 110 journal style line ruled pages with plenty of space for taking notes.

It is time for you to be supernaturally equipped to live as God intended and to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit. Understand that the purpose of the Holy Spirit is more than a warm fuzzy feeling or a nebulous "force," and rise to new dimensions in your faith walk. Dr. Clive Calver, president of World Relief since 1997, reveals a rock-solid biblical appraisal of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. Using a warm and engaging style, he will challenge you as he explains how the Spirit's activity within you is a vital prerequisite for a fruitful relationship with God. Learn what the Bible really says about being filled with the Holy Spirit and using those spectacular gifts provided by the Spirit. You will discover how intimacy with the Holy Spirit is just what you need today to live for God and fulfill His plan for your life. Calver's timely message will clear up any misconceptions concerning the Holy Spirit as the "divine it." Book jacket.

Stephen Meats, master craftsman, presents a stunning, long-awaited collection of short fiction and poetry. His vision creates new myths for the central plains region. He moves gracefully among images and memories, surely defining human dimensions of his geography and of his times.Followers of Stephen Meats' work know to expect a passion for place-Kansas wind and sky; for family, its rewards and terrors; for the surreal in all its audacity and forays into the dark.Stephen Meats lives in Pittsburg, Kansas, with his wife, Ann, three Boston Terriers, seven cats, and six hives of bees. He has served as poetry editor of The Midwest Quarterly since 1985. Meats has published one book of poems, Looking for the Pale Eagle (1993). His poems and stories have appeared in numerous journals, including Kansas Quarterly, The Quarterly, Tampa Review, Arete: The Journal of Sport Literature, Hurakan, Flint Hills Review, Prairie Poetry, Dos Passos Review, Angel Face, and The Laughing Dog, and in the anthologies Kansas Stories (1989), Begin Again (2011), and To the Stars Through Difficulties (2012). He is currently Professor of English at Pittsburg State University