With over 60 years of service in the Arizona Department of Corrections, both Joseph and Daniella Stemple bring a rare and deeply personal perspective to the realities of leadership behind the prison walls. Joseph's experience in tactical fields operation to strategic leadership roles, and Daniella's experience in security logistics to administration operations, their journey has been defined by resilience, purpose, and steadfast commitment to excellence in one of the nation's most challeng...

In 'A Forgotten Small Nationality,' the collection skillfully weaves together tales of struggle, identity, and resilience, illuminating the rich tapestry of themes associated with marginalized cultures and their fight for recognition. Spanning an eclectic range of literary styles from expository essays to poignant narratives, the anthology captures the essence of a nation often overlooked in the broader strokes of history. This carefully curated selection of works marries the urgency of po...

Surrendering to God: Embracing Faith Through Jesus and ScriptureIn today's fast-paced world where self-reliance is prized, the concept of surrender can seem counter-cultural. However, this book makes a compelling case that surrendering to God lies at the heart of an authentic Christian faith.It begins by examining the biblical portrayal of God - His holiness, power, wisdom and unfailing love. Against this backdrop, the necessity of submitting one's life to Him comes into sh...

Surrendering to God: Embracing Faith Through Jesus and ScriptureIn today's fast-paced world where self-reliance is prized, the concept of surrender can seem counter-cultural. However, this book makes a compelling case that surrendering to God lies at the heart of an authentic Christian faith.It begins by examining the biblical portrayal of God - His holiness, power, wisdom and unfailing love. Against this backdrop, the necessity of submitting one's life to Him comes into sh...

In writing this book, the author intends to illuminate the profound significance of his relationship with God. God has been his steadfast rock, offering solace and strength during life's most challenging moments. Through the practice of prayer and immersion in scripture, he discovered a deep sense of comfort and peace in surrendering to God's will.The author's journey with God has profoundly shaped his outlook on life, empowering him to face adversity with resilience and grace. By ...

Learn about scales of measurement used in everything from meteorology to music notation in this comprehensive and informative reference guide.Measurement is constantly all around us. It forms the foundations of science – the ohms and amps of physics and the moles and isotopes of chemistry – and shapes our every day.Our relationships with measurement start the moment we wake and check the day’s temperature and continue until the precise seco...

This story focuses on an agency whose only purpose is to offer apologies—for a fee—on behalf of its clients. This seemingly insignificant service leads us into an examination of sin, guilt, and the often irrational demands of society. A kaleidoscope of minor nuisances and major grievances, this novel heralds a new comic voice in Korean letters.

Since time immemorial, the Indigenous Peoples of Canada have been stewards of the land.And yet, they experience the highest levels of poverty in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, 44 percent of Indigenous Peoples lived in poverty in 2020. How is this disparate level of poverty possible? To answer that, author Christopher Joseph Great-Sky (McLeod) says we must start with the Canadian constitution.Section 125: Tax-Exemption of Indians and Indian Bands is a critical exami...

Kenyan Cinema provides one of the most striking case studies in the growth and development of film in Eastern Africa. The film industry has grown tremendously at the turn of the 21st century. Notably, there has been a significant increase in the number of domestic film productions, film screenings, film audiences and film festivals in the country. Indeed, Kenya has become one of Africa’s major film markets. Kenyan actors, actresses and films are increasingly entering and featuring in globa...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) describes the technological transformations that are incrementally, but radically, changing everyday life practices. Like previous industrial revolutions, technological advancements are so pervasive and impactful that everything from an individual's sense of identity and understanding of the world to the economic success of an entire industry are profoundly altered by 4IR innovation. Despite the significance of 4IR transformations, little applied ling...

Music is often cited as a central artistic mode in African theatre and performance practices. However, little attention has been paid to music theatre on the continent in general, and to opera in particular, with the exceptions ofa few noted genres, such as Concert Party or the Yorùbá "folk opera" of the 1960s, and the emerging research on opera culture in South Africa.This volume of African Theatre highlights the diversity across the continent from a variety of perspective...

The first part of the POW! Trilogy, short story The Starewavers takes place in a time when you could walk the streets without worrying about anything bad happening to you. The 1960s was the decade of JFK, counterculture, the British Invasion, war, and the space race. Humans had already been through Roswell in 1947. Yes, people were worried about nuclear war and communist infiltration of America, but they did not know there was a new threat to worry about. A threat that looked like you and ...