This book is a story about ministry—beginning, middle, and end. What happens to your calling when you walk away from it? You're invited on a journey of introspection as one pastor unpacks the experiences that led to his joining the ministry as a full-time pastor and then leaving it. What led him to the decision, what were the ramifications, and what did he learn as a result? Find out, so you don't make the same mistakes and missteps as he.This book is for all Christians learning to...

Undertaking research with young people is an expanding approach within education, sociology, criminology, politics, youth work and psychology. This book introduces existing research methods such as interviews, focus groups, ethnography and creative methods, as well as covering newer methods including place-based methods, digital methods, co-production and co-authorship.Each thematic chapter is followed by a shorter invited case study, which puts the specific method...

Learn how to effectively access and evaluate aging, buried water pipelinesThis practical guide provides a framework on how to evaluate and estimate deterioration levels and conditions of aging buried water pipelines. Drawing from the latest research, it establishes guidelines and techniques to identify, assess, and evaluate the status of pipeline assets for cost-effective rehabilitation. Readers will find detailed methods and techniques from standards developed by ...

Empires and their aftermaths were massive planning institutions; in the past two hundred years, the natural and social sciences emerged—at least in part—as modes of knowledge production for imperial planning. Yet these connections are frequently under-emphasized in the history of science and its corollary fields.The Planning Moment explores the myriad ways plans and planning practices pervade recent global history. The book is built around twenty-seven brief case studies t...

In "Rambles by Land and Water; or, Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico," Benjamin Moore Norman offers a lyrical and vivid exploration of the landscapes, cultures, and peoples he encountered during his travels. Written in the 19th century, this work exemplifies the literary style of travel writing of the period, merging personal narrative with rich descriptive passages and insightful observations. Norman employs eloquent prose that captures the sights and sounds of Cuba and Mexico, while als...

"Norman's New Orleans and Environs" by Benjamin Moore Norman is a captivating exploration of the vibrant culture and rich history of New Orleans. The book delves into the unique characteristics of the city, highlighting its diverse architecture, lively music scene, and the culinary delights that make it a gastronomic paradise. Norman's vivid descriptions transport readers to the bustling streets of the French Quarter, the serene beauty of the Garden District, and the festive atmosphere of ...

"Rambles by Land and Water; or, Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico" by Benjamin Moore Norman is a captivating travelogue that invites readers to explore the vibrant landscapes and rich cultures of Cuba and Mexico. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Norman shares his experiences as he journeys through bustling cities, serene countryside, and picturesque coastlines. His keen observations and engaging narrative style bring to life the sights, sounds, and flavors of these two f...

This is the first comprehensive study by the world’s leading scholars about the political logic of the U.S.-China trade war that started during the Trump administration. The book is divided into three parts. The first part looks at changed leadership styles of the two countries in the last few years. It also examines the liberal international order since World War II in which the trade war emerged. It then explores the theoretical perspectives from both the United States and China that are...

Ready to change your life without changing everything?This is your no-pressure, no-perfection guide to sustainable self-improvement — one tiny step at a time.In this empowering guide crafted for Millennials and Gen Z, author Benjamin Moore strips away the noise of hustle culture and replaces it with calm, actionable insight. Whether you're struggling to stay consistent, overwhelmed by big goals, or simply burned out — this book gives you a new way forward.

Rescued from the dumpster of a boarded-up house, the yellowing scraps of a young migrant’s schoolwork provided Benjamin Moore with the jumping-off point for this study of migration, memory, and identity. Centering on the compelling story of its eponymous subject, The Names of John Gergen examines the converging governmental and institutional forces that affected the lives of migrants in the industrial neighborhoods of South St. Louis in the early twentieth century. These migrants ...

"The PMP Project Management Professional Audio Study Guide - PMBOK 7th edition – Exam BlackBook Secrets" by BlackCube Audio is a comprehensive auditory journey.Each chapter is crafted to build a listener's competence in key areas, such as scope management, schedule planning, and cost management, supported by real-life examples and expert narratives that bring these concepts to life.The guide's extensive practice questions are a cornerstone ...

The West was never just wild—it was cursed.In the dust-choked crossroads of pulp grit and supernatural dread, seven tales ride hard into the heart of the Weird West. Inside this anthology, silver bullets don’t always save you, and salvation is just another gamble in a rigged deck.From cursed elixirs and demonic cults to jackalope riders, mutant lawmen, and undead steamboat soldiers, Gunsmoke & Hexes delivers a shotgun blast of horror, heroism, and frontier ...