Crisis and Commonwealth: Marcuse, Marx, McLaren advances Marcuse scholarship by presenting four hitherto untranslated and unpublished manuscripts by Herbert Marcuse from the Frankfurt University Archive on themes of economic value theory, socialism, and humanism. Contributors to this edited collection, notably Peter Marcuse, Henry Giroux, Peter McLaren, Zvi Tauber, Arnold L. Farr and editor, Charles Reitz, are deeply engaged with the foundational theories of Marcuse and Marx with regard to...

Even before its budget crisis and recall election, California held a unique position in the United States. Often lauded as having the fifth largest economy in the world, California leads the nation in other measures as well, particularly cultural and political trends. But were it an independent state, it would have one of the world's most unusual democracies. In The California Republic Brian P. Janiskee and Ken Masugi bring together a diverse group of contributors to shed light on the Prog...

Sowing the Sacred traces the development of Pentecostalism among Mexican-American migrant laborers in California's agricultural industry from the 1910s to the 1960s. At the time, Pentecostalism was often seen as a distasteful new sect rife with cultish and fanatical tendencies; U.S. growers thought of Mexicans as no more than a mere workforce not fit for citizenship; and industrial agriculture was celebrated for feeding American families while its exploitation of workers went larg...

Early Christian theologian Novatian’s (c. 200-258) work begins with the topic of the unique and supreme Father. The categories he uses to describe the Father include both traditions from Christian sources and articulations of negative theology, especially as seen in Middle Platonism. After establishing the limitations set by philosophical and theological language, Daniel Lloyd turns to the positive categories Novatian chooses for describing the Father, highlighting Novatian’s emphasis on r...

God Speaks His Love is an innovative Bible study based on the theme of God's love. This book invites readers into a deeper encounter with God's actions, which create and redeem human beings for loving relationships. Each chapter follows a simple structure designed to maximize the reader's encounter with the Scriptures. Chapters begin with an informational preview about select biblical texts. Next, reading questions help readers focus on a few ideas while reading the Scriptures. Then, each ...

Finally in active service, Canadas Victoria class SSKs had been derided in the press, the House of Commons, and by more than a few navy experts. Now, one of the submarines will either prove them all wrong or be destroyed trying. A plan approved by Chinas leaders to gain control of the Pacific Ocean for their newly enlarged navy could bring the world to the brink of war. Involving the kidnapping of a Canadian submariner, they are betting on Chinese control of global financial markets to ens...

This is the ultimate book for any enthusiast or professional who is tuning or modifying the Rover V8 engine. This essential read covers all aspects of tuning this versatile and much-loved engine, with an emphasis on selecting the correct combination of parts for your vehicle and its intended use. Topics cover the short engine; cylinder head modifications and aftermarket cylinder heads; camshaft and valve-train; intake and exhaust systems; cooling system; carburettors and fuel injection; di...

All-New Revised EditionAttention deficit disorder (ADD) is a national health crisis that continues to grow—yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated illnesses today. Neuropsychiatrist Daniel G. Amen, MD was one of the first to identify that there are multiple types beyond just purely hyperactive or inattentive ADD, each requiring a different treatment. Now, in this all-new, revised edition, Dr. Amen again employs the latest medical advanc...

The Consumer Rights Act is a vital and far-reaching piece of legislation containing provisions specific to contract and consumer law, criminal law, and competition law. It sets out a much-needed framework to consolidate the key consumer rights surrounding contracts for goods, services, and digital content, as well as the law relating to unfair terms in consumer contracts. The Act introduces easier routes for consumers and SMEs to challenge anti-competitive behaviour through the Competition...

Daniel Rigby, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd, Henry Paker and Jessica Ransom star in this comedy sketch show featuring overblown, melodramatic scenes from modern life.From ludicrous scenarios ranging from conspiracies behind cryptic crosswords, the perils of dating a banker, and someone accidentally being buried alive, this sketch show takes the normal and makes them ridiculous. The team uncover a cons...

We are the stories we tell ourselves...even the lies.The Thief, a great spirit, and her descendants have abused their ability to steal magic for centuries. When Kaylo starts to hear the song of other people’s magic, he must learn to hide from his people as well as the invaders. A gift or a curse, Kaylo may be able to save his people from the Gousht Empire that claimed their land with this stolen magic.Eighteen years later, Kaylo still prays to the spirits, but not ...

The book, The Work of the Ministry, highlights issues on ministry, the work of the ministry, and work in God's perspective and the spirit who is now at work in us. He, Himself, gave gifts and talents to men and women for the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ (Eph. 4:11-12). In God, all things work, and work for the good of mankind. We do His work by the grace he has given us. God blesses us all in different ways. Let Him work throug...