Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This series invites you to enter the Old Testament with a company of guides, experts that will give new insights into these cherished writings. Features include • Over 2000 photographs, drawings, maps, diagrams and char...

When a seductive demon begins using her evil daughters to kill tourists, Ring Hardigan will use his knife, his two girlfriends, and his wits to find the elusive beast and put a blade in her.Through clues and the story of a man claiming to be the demon's father, the hunters become the hunted - and everyone around them is at risk from Elizabeth and her bloodthirsty family.As a hurricane bears down on the beaches, the demon hunters will finally get what they'v...

Does your mind never switch off at night?You toss and turn, replaying conversations, comparing yourself on social media, and even though you achieve things, the feeling of emptiness does not go away. It's not a lack of ability: we were simply never taught how to manage our emotional world.This book is a clear and practical guide to change that. After years of research and experience, Daniel M. Oliver condenses into these pages 7 habits that train your emoti...

Gain a thorough understanding of operating in a Python development environment, and some of the most important advanced topics with Daniel Arbuckle. This dynamic, concise book is full of real-world solutions for Python 3.6 problems, and advanced-level concepts such as reactive programming, microservices, ctypes and Cython.Key FeaturesCovers the latest and advanced concepts of Python such as parallel processing with Python 3.6Explore the Python language ...

Time is running out for the Dragon Masters to stop the dark wizard Maldred!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Dark wizard Maldred has stolen the Gold and Silver Keys! With these keys, he can now contro...

In a life that saw him evolve from a staunchly religious Hindu to an ecumenical master of Buddhist insight meditation, Satyanārāyaṇ (S. N.) Goenka (1924–2013) emerged as a leader in the spread of lay mindfulness and insight meditation practice on a global scale. A second-generation Burmese of Indian origin, Goenka was a successful businessman before turning to Buddhist meditation for help with crippling migraines. Becoming first a close student and then assistant teacher under the innovati...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Learning is a fundamental aspect of the human experience, a lifelong journey of discovery and growth. Yet, many individuals struggle with the process, grappling with inefficiencies, setbacks, and feelings of frustration. This book challenges the notion that learning is an inherently difficult or even unpleasant task. Instead, we present a compelling argument that, with the right strategies and mindset, learning can be a truly enjoyable ...

Will computers become thinking machines? A scientist at the cutting-edge of current research gives his provocative analysis.The world was shocked when a computer, Deep Blue defeated Gary Kasparov, arguably the greatest human chess player ever to have lived. This remarkable victory, and other, more day-to-day innovations, beg serious questions: what are the limits of what computers can do? Can they think? Do they learn?Discussions of these questions tend to ...

For fans of John Harvey's Charlie Resnick series and Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, The Harbour Master is a fast-paced detective investigation set in the evocative locale of Amsterdam.'A debut novelist of rare skill' Barry Forshaw, The Financial Times'The Henning Mankell of Amsterdam' Bill RodgersHenk van der Pol ...

“Our apologies, good friends, for the fracture of good order, the burning of paper instead of children, the angering of the orderlies in the front parlor of the charnel house. We could not, so help us God, do otherwise.”Daniel Berrigan was a Jesuit priest, poet, and peacemaker whose words and actions over fifty years have offered a powerful witness to the God of Life. Father Berrigan, along with his brother Philip, was one of the Catonsville Nine, arrested and impr...

Leverage the power of Elixir programming language to solve practical problems associated with scalability, concurrency, fault tolerance, and high availability.Key FeaturesEnhance your Elixir programming skills using its powerful tools and abstractionsDiscover how to develop a full-fledged file serverUnderstand how to use Phoenix to create a web interface for your application.Book DescriptionRunning concurrent, fault-tolerant ...