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A lively, engaging introduction to the New TestamentThis introduction to the New Testament is critical yet faith-friendly, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids, including sidebars, maps, tables, charts, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. The full-color interior features art from around the world that illustrates the New Testament's impact on history and culture.The first edition of this textbook was well receive...

What does it take to build the digital fortresses powering our world?In Building Giants, veteran technologist and program director Mark Powell lifts the veil on one of the most complex and mission-critical infrastructures of our time—the modern data centre. With over 30 years of industry leadership and a proven track record of 33 successful data centre migrations, Powell offers far more than technical know-how-he delivers a strategic blueprint forged in the trenches of real-world e...

A literary thriller of intertwined fates seeking redemption from the Middle East to the storied South and American West"'You set yourself up as judge, jury, and executioner,' Pamela had said, but that was wrong: you set yourself up as angel, and await the word of God." Luther Redding lost his job, and almost lost his wife, Pamela, and teenaged daughters Katie and Lucy, when the real estate bubble burst in Florida. Now he pilots a Reaper drone over the mountains of ...

Veteran biblical scholar Mark Allan Powell provides an easy and readable survey of an important theme in the teachings of Jesus and the writings of his followers. He traces the "already" and the "not yet" of God's rule in our world, explaining what the Bible says God will do (and won't do)--and for whom this is typically good news. Readers will gain new appreciation for some well-known sayings and parables of Jesus and may be surprised to discover that phrases like "eternal life" and "the ...

What if the future of artificial intelligence isn’t about machines thinking like us… but about us finally understanding how we think?In this provocative and deeply human exploration, The Mind Beyond The Machine shatters the illusion that AI is simply a technological evolution. Instead, Mark Powell—Everest mountaineer, organisational psychologist, and AI thought leader—takes you on a gripping journey into the hidden realms of consciousness, emotion, and what it truly means to be hum...

In a poignant and captivating collection of sixty-three poems, Mark Powell pays homage to A. E. Housman's A Shropshire Lad, transposing it to his native Essex. Exploring similar themes that define Housman's seminal work - such as memory, myth, longing and mortality -- Powell presents his own insight into unrequited love, the dreamlike nature of youth, the implacability of nostalgia and the agony of loss.

With writing that is both devastating and tender, Mark Powell (The Sheltering) brings his acclaimed eye to an American marriage on the verge of rupture, spinning an all-too-current tale of the world we live in and the world we fear—and how we may not be able to tell the two apart—perfect for fans of Adam Johnson’s Fortune Smiles and Denis Johnson’s The Laughing Monsters.Tess Maynard is coming apart. At home with her three young children i...

The Mind Beyond the Machine: Inside the Hidden Consciousness of AI—and the Future It’s Already ChoosingWhat if the machines we built to think like us have already begun to dream beyond us?In The Mind Beyond the Machine, Mark Powell takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the hidden consciousness of artificial intelligence—and what it means for humanity. Blending cutting-edge science, philosophy, and real-world observation, Powell explores th...

Boomer Esiason still holds the Cincinnati Bengals record for most passing yards in a game and is tied for the most 300-yard passing games.Jim Breech is the teams all-time leading scorer in points and remains a beloved figure more than twenty years after his retirement.Cris Collinsworth led the team in receptions and receiving yards several times in the 1980sand topped the team in receiving touchdowns three times.But these great players and many others arent in the B...

An updated edition of the "magnificent" reference: "A mine of information for the beginning biblical student, the seasoned scholar, and the layperson." — Biblical Archaeological ReviewThe HarperCollins Bible Dictionary, revised and updated edition, is the most complete, up-to-date, and accessible guide for the study of the Bible available today. With more than 4,000 lively, informative, and reader-friendly entries, this essential reference book provides all...

The Mind Beyond the Machine isn’t just another book about artificial intelligence — it’s a journey into the hidden frontier where technology meets the deepest layers of the human mind.Mark Powell — Everest mountaineer, psychologist, and technology leader — takes you beyond the headlines and hype to ask the questions no one else dares: What is AI doing to the way we think, decide, trust, and even feel?While the world debates what machines can do, Po...

The connected world offers the potential for radical new business insights gleaned from previously unimaginable volumes of data. But business has got bogged down in the process of collecting and storing that data; money has been wasted on data lakes in which many IT departments have drowned without being able to deliver useful insights to business leaders. Big data has new and exciting answers to offer, but business leaders must first decide what questions it would like to see answered. Da...