What God wants his people to know about the end timesChristians' fixation on the end times is not new. While eschatological speculation has sometimes resulted in distraction or despair, Scripture does speak about the end. So what does God most want us to know and do with prophecy?After Dispensationalism sympathetically yet critically sketches the history, beliefs, and concerns of dispensationalism. Though a minority view in the sweep of church hist...

Every day, managers suffer an onslaught of varying tasks, seemingly constant interruptions, and never-ending demands. Is your calendar filled with meetings that could have been an email? Are you bombarded by random requests, leaving you little choice but to catch up on weekends because you have little time available in your day to do your work? You're not alone-but there is hope.Liberating the Overworked Manager offers a lifeline. Drawing from decades of experience in orga...

Recompense: Streams, Summits and Reflections is a compilation of essays, some of which have been previously published. Divided into personal, experiential pieces, regional, historical selections and fishing tales, this book is a collection of expositions that exemplify the humbling effect nature and culture can have on the human soul. A story of the loss of one of the worlds great alpinists is contrasted by a recollection of a high-profile rescue high on Maines Mount Katahdin and ...

Managing Politics and Conflict in Projects is an easy-to-read, no-nonsense guide that walks you through the “soft” issues of project management, including communicating, negotiating, and influencing skills that are vital to your project success. Understand your organization's political climate and culture and ascend the corporate ladder to the next level as a project manager. Learn how to deal with political issues requiring complex organizational and interpersonal skills, using valuable r...

In Did Jesus Exist? historian and Bible expert Bart Ehrman confronts the question, "Did Jesus exist at all?" Ehrman vigorously defends the historical Jesus, identifies the most historically reliable sources for best understanding Jesus’ mission and message, and offers a compelling portrait of the person at the heart of the Christian tradition.Known as a master explainer with deep knowledge of the field, Bart Ehrman methodically demolishes both the scholarly and popular “mythicist” ...

Who was Jesus--really?For centuries, the Christian church has taught that Jesus is the divine Son of God, crucified for sinners and raised from the dead. In recent years, however, that picture of Jesus has come under widely publicized attack from sources ranging from critical scholars to Internet pundits to popular historians and others.The new portraits of Jesus seem persuasive. You can't help but wonder . . .Did Christianity merely copy its beliefs from earl...

Did you know that high-functioning, effective meetings are a powerful enabler to achieving professional success and achieving your goals and projects?Meetings are the most common business activity in every industry around the world. They're also one of the greatest sources of anxiety, frustration and stress and they might be holding you back from achieving success. This is because participants often express that they feel their time isn't valued, m...

Top Jesus scholars Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan join together to reveal a radical and little-known Jesus. As both authors reacted to and responded to questions about Mel Gibson's blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, they discovered that many Christians are unclear on the details of events during the week leading up to Jesus's crucifixion.Using the gospel of Mark as their guide, Borg and Crossan present a day-by-day account of Jesus's final week of life. They begin thei...

Oak Supply Chain & Logistics English Vocabulary: Key Logistics and Supply Chain Terms for Global TradeAre you ready to master the language of global trade and supply chain management? Oak Supply Chain & Logistics English Vocabulary is your go-to guide for understanding and using the essential terms, concepts, and practices that drive the logistics and supply chain industry. This comprehensive book is part of the highly regarded Oak Business English Ser...

In the The Misunderstood Jew, scholar Amy-Jill Levine helps Christians and Jews understand the "Jewishness" of Jesus so that their appreciation of him deepens and a greater interfaith dialogue can take place. Levine's humor and informed truth-telling provokes honest conversation and debate about how Christians and Jews should understand Jesus, the New Testament, and each other.

From mail-order catalogs to one-click shopping—how did e-commerce change the way we buy? The rise of the internet revolutionized retail, giving birth to online shopping giants like Amazon and eBay. However, e-commerce traces back to mail-order businesses and early credit card transactions. This book explores the transformation of retail, from brick-and-mortar stores to the digital marketplace. The evolution of payment systems, cybersecurity, and the gig economy has further shaped online co...

WHAT A BOOK!Just think -- you are only minutes away from learning more about the Bible.This simple-to-read collection of factoids is the perfect solution to finding the time necessary to be better "Bible-informed." Short snippets of facts let you speed through the information in just minutes, while you learn pertinent and valuable biblical lessons. Fascinating trivia, inspirational quotes, definitions, and unique lists fill the pages of this book specially designed with you...