A Sacred Invitation to Dwell in the Transformative Mystery of the CrossMany faithful Christians find themselves wrestling with their understanding of the atonement, Christ's work on the cross to reconcile us with God. Somestruggle with inherited theologies that emphasize wrath, violence, and transaction; some have grown numb to the cross altogether.At Home with God offers a refreshing alternative: a spacious, imaginative pilgrimage that invites you...

Now f****ully revised and expanded, this reader-friendly introduction to second language acquisition provides an overview of second language acquisition research and theories by identifying the main issues in this field and by highlighting the relevance of this research for classroom implications. The authors peel back the complexity of second language acquisition research and theory to provide a basic account of its main strands, emphasising the crucial interplay between ...

This engaging case study approach brings together a diverse set of contributors to help students question motives, consider alternatives, and analyze outcomes in many of the most pressing foreign policy issues now confronting the United States.Many actors-from the president and members of Congress to interest groups, NGOs, and the media-compete to shape U.S. foreign policy. The 13 case studies in this edition deal with a wide range of policy tools and domains: national security, ho...

The ultimate gift to bring a touch of festive cheer to any Wodehouse reader’s bookcaseIn these pages we find Bertie Wooster and his faithful valet, Jeeves, embarking on any number of foolhardy quests and inspired rescue missions – alongside other treasured stories featuring Psmith, the Oldest Member, and the Empress of Blandings herself.This is the perfect bite-sized collection to enjoy by a toasty fireplace with a mug of something hot!*****...

'Very thin indeed is the curtain between us and the unknown'The short stories of H. G. Wells are about many things, but they are nearly always about contact between the extraordinary and the everyday. There are few mighty statesmen or square-jawed heroes in his writing―it's a junior teaching assistant―who ends up being handed the fruit of the tree of knowledge in a railway carriage, a domestic housekeeper who must save a botanist from a murderous orchid, and a Lanc...

The Space Between Us, the unseen but necessary space that carries us and the affairs of our hearts and it is not empty. This book of profound poetry and art, carries the heart through stages of emotions and experiences, releasing them onto the page. It contains our entire lives, our breath, our hearts yet can leave us void of emotions, needs or wants... again, unseen but necessary. It is boundless, as is our experiences in love, life, and passing through... our space is our consta...

Tales of hauntings, strange happenings and other local lore throughout the Centennial state!

Ten acclaimed authors. Ten original mysteries. Sherlock Holmes returns.In this thrilling new collection, the world’s greatest detective is reimagined by some of the finest writers at work today. From the gaslit streets of Baker Street to cases that test even Holmes’s legendary powers of deduction, these brand-new stories honour Arthur Conan Doyle’s immortal creation while bringing fresh ingenuity, atmosphere and suspense to his world.Featuring original stor...

Ten acclaimed authors. Ten original mysteries. Sherlock Holmes returns.In this thrilling new collection, the world’s greatest detective is reimagined by some of the finest writers at work today. From the gaslit streets of Baker Street to cases that test even Holmes’s legendary powers of deduction, these brand-new stories honour Arthur Conan Doyle’s immortal creation while bringing fresh ingenuity, atmosphere and suspense to his world.Featuring original stor...

From the 1880s to the end of World War I, the fashionable resort of Bar Harbor attracted thousands of summer visitors with the money and leisure to pursue "the simple life on a grand scale," as A. Atwater Kent put it. They came to rusticate, dance, sail, picnic, flirt--and they did it all with style. Many relaxed at Bar Harbor's lavish hotels, while others built even more lavish and fanciful "cottages" for their own summer retreats.That dazzling era is just a memory now. The Depres...

Hegel's Philosophy of History stands as a fascinating example of this influential German thinker's efforts to capture the multidimensional character of reality within a broad theoretical framework.Hegel draws upon many of his well-known concepts - Mind, Spirit, dialectical method (thesis-negation-synthesis), the relation of the whole to its parts, and how rational human beings relate to that which transcends their individuality. History is the evolution of freedom as societies and cultures...

Understand the most urgent health challenges for women today and strategies to improve outcomesThis comprehensive overview of women’s global health explores the critical disparities stemming from systems, policies, and care across the lifespan. Grounded in systems thinking and intersectionality, the text empowers learners to address health inequities worldwide. Covering topics such as maternal health, violence against women, chronic and inf...