A Still and Quiet Place by Hope Lyda

A Still and Quiet Place by Hope Lyda

The central figure in the modernization of the U.S. Navy.
The career of Washington Irving Chambers spans a formative period in the development of the United States Navy: He entered the Naval Academy in the doldrum years of obsolete, often rotting ships, and left after he had helped like-minded officers convince Congress and the public of the need to adopt a new naval strategy built around a fleet of technologically advanced battleships. He also laid the groundwork for naval aviation and the important role it would play in the modern navy.

This work covers Chambers s early naval career, his work at the new Office of Naval Intelligence, his participation in the Greeley Relief Expedition, and a survey for the projected isthmian canal through Nicaragua, before becoming the key advocate for naval modernization. As such, Chambers worked as a pioneering torpedo designer, supervised construction of the Maine, modernized the New York Navy Yard, and became a member of the first permanent faculty at the Naval War College.
During his long career, Chambers not only designed torpedoes, but also several warships, including a prototype Dreadnought-style battleship and a host of small devices that ranged from torpedo guidance systems to the first catapult for launching airplanes from ships. At the close of his career, Chambers purchased the navy s first aircraft and founded its air arm. Working with Glenn Curtiss, Chambers guided a coalition of aviation enthusiasts and pioneers who popularized naval aviation and demonstrated its capabilities. Chambers arranged the first take-off and landing of an airplane from a ship and other demonstrations of naval aviation. Combined with his tireless advocacy for modernization, these contributions secured a place in naval and aviation history for the innovator.

"We were so glad to see Hope and Darrell's new bookWe find the art and content to be so inviting to the reader. Again in true fashion, Harvest House Publishers continues to release first class material. We would gladly recommend any reader to sit down in a cozy place and find peace and rest." -Bob and Emilie Barnes, bestselling authors "Reading one of Hope's inspiring messages or a quote that she has sprinkled throughout A Still And Quiet Place is a pleasing way to take five or pass time while waiting. This little book fits in my workbag and serves to make lovely segues between the various facets of my day. Rather than automatically defaulting to checking messages on my phone, I open A Still and Quiet Place where Hope and others remind me of the sacredness, in what I might have otherwise deemed as ordinary." -Lisa B. Baker "Each two-page spread inspires readers to pause for a time of soul-nourishing refreshment and reflection that will leave them relaxed and rested. This exceptional book would make a wonderful gift for family or friends, even to tuck away for a Christmas gift, as well as for personal use." -Gail Welborn, examiner.com

Hope Lyda has a heart for inviting people to experience the still and quiet voice of God in their lives. She has worked in publishing for more than 15 years and is the author of numerous popular books, including One-Minute Prayers(TM) for Women and more than a dozen other titles in the One-Minute Prayers(TM) series (more than 850,000 copies sold), along with Prayers for My Dear Friend, One Minute with God, and In a Still and Quiet Place. Darrell Bush paints a variety of subjects ranging from wildlife to landscapes, seascapes, and nostalgia. One element echoing through all of his art is the luminescent presence of light used to convey a mood and a story. Bush has been named among America's 12 most popular artists by four different national art publications. His work has appeared in numerous fine art shows and on many licensed products.

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ISBN 13	9780736942348
ISBN 10	0736942343
Title	A Still and Quiet Place
Author	Hope Lyda
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Harvest House Publishers,U.S.
Year published	2012-07-01
Number of pages	48
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.