Some people are born to midlife crises, others have them thrust upon them. Regardless of what brings them to roost, the important thing is how they're dealt with.For the author, it came down to checking out or checking in. Since the first would preclude the second but not the other way around, he set off for Maui with a co-worker similarly familiar with angst to set up shop on Ka'anapali Beach.On paper, it shaped up as a fine trip. There was only one question: Could a West Po...

Erasmus yearned to make the Bible an effective instrument of reform in society, church, and everyday life. To this end, he composed the Paraphrases, in which the words of Holy Scripture provide the core of a text vastly expanded to embrace the reforming 'philosophy of Christ.' Matthew was Erasmus's first paraphrased Gospel and was thus the great theologian's first opportunity to set out a full portrait of the life of Jesus.In this Paraphrase, the wonderfu...

A presidential transition has a major impact on the life of an institution. Hundreds of presidential transitions take place annually, and when they are not amicable and carefully orchestrated, they can scar both the institution and the president. Sanaghan, Goldstein, and Gaval estimate that more than one-third of the presidential transitions in higher education are involuntary and have a negative effect on the institution. This book is designed to provide assistance to presidents, trustees...

In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notabl...

Across the U.S. immigrants, laborers, domestic workers, low-income tenants, indigenous communities, and people experiencing homelessness are conducting research to fight for justice. Collaborating for Change: A Participatory Action Research Casebook documents the stories of a dozen community-based research projects. Academics and their partners share authorship about the importance of gathering credible evidence, both for organizing and persuading. The emphasis is on community org...

Following the shocking death of a recurring Deep Space Nine character from the television series, the space station erupts into chaos as a tenuous political alliance -- established at great cost after years of bitter conflict -- unravels in the midst of the hunt for the killer.Elsewhere, the commander of the Starship Defiant faces the ghosts of his past as he makes a dangerous attempt to set right the tragedy that years ago cost him the love of his life.

Deep beneath the earth, something ancient and malevolent stirs. When Lee-Anne and her husband Geoffrey become trapped in an abandoned mine, they uncover horrors beyond imagination-an entity that feeds on lost souls and bends reality to its will. As Lee-Anne fights to save Geoffrey from possession, she unknowingly awakens forces that refuse to stay buried. Years later, just as they begin to rebuild their lives, a chilling phone call shatters their fragile peace. The mine never forgets. And ...

This book is for anyone who has ever given serious thought to questioning the extraordinary claims of the Christian faith. For those who have harboured suspicions about the idea of a loving protector god; or the idea that an eternal paradise awaits us after death; or that there is a divine purpose to our lives this book will be a thought provoking read. The author was once a devout believer in the tenets of the Christian faith. He is now a contented atheist. An Atheist in the Choir Loft pu...

The Uprising is book 5 of the Star Warriors Sci-Fi adventure book series. Mars Magellan find out about his younger life on a new world in 3050AD. His travels take him on a journey where he now understands about his life as the heir to a dynasty and his destiny as the head of the monarchy. But can he and his companions and allies create an uprising that will overthrow an evil dictator.Read the full instalment of the novel in these gripping ebooks: Book 1 - Spaceboy Mars, Book 2 - Spa...

Star Warriors - Spaceboy Mars is a Sci-Fi adventure book that explores space in 3050AD, a boys rescue from a far away Solar System. Who is the boy and where has he come from?Read the full instalment of the novel in these gripping ebooks:Book 1 - Spaceboy MarsBook 2 - Space RecallBook 3 - Space RefugeesBook 4 - New WorldBook 5 - The Uprising

Space Recall is book 2 of the Star Warriors Sci-Fi adventure book series. Mars Magellan is caught up in the Inter Galactic Exploration's decision to recall personnel from all corners of the universe. The closure of space station Maverick does not go according to plan when a new commander arrives to plunge the mission into chaos.Read the full instalment of the novel in these gripping ebooks: Book 1 - Spaceboy Mars, Book 2 - Space Recall, Book 3 - Space Refugees, Book 4 - New World, B...

New World is book 4 of the Star Warriors Sci-Fi adventure book series. Mars Magellan explores a new world in 3050AD, as he and his companions finds a new planet to live on. His travels take him on a journey where he begins to find out about his past life and his destiny.Read the full instalment of the novel in these gripping ebooks: Book 1 - Spaceboy Mars, Book 2 - Space Recall, Book 3 - Space Refugees, Book 4 - New World, Book 5 - The Uprising