This book is a response to a desire expressed by the then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (the future Pope Benedict XVI) who called for a diachronic study of the results of the historical-critical method. The study of the last 150-200 years of biblical research shows how the claim to scientific rigor made in many works, that is, the claim to have obtained results comparable in their certainty to those of the natural sciences, is clearly unrealistic.This is a comprehensive analysis of the...

Set amidst the political turbulence and social unrest of contemporary Mexico City, An Easy Thing introduces English-speaking readers to Taibo's human and world-weary protagonist, independent detective Hector Belascoaran Shayne. In this debut outing, our hero, who, incidentally, possesses an insatiable appetite for Coca Cola and cigarettes, tackles three cases simultaneously: a killing in a corrupt factory; the deadly threats against a former porn starlet's teenage daughter; and, strangely,...

A Cuban immigrant's inspiring journey from hardship to musical success, overcoming language barriers and family separation, showcases the power of perseverance and dedication in the pursuit of dreams, resonating with music lovers and cross-cultural readers alike. In The Path I Chose, the author recounts his life and career in Cuba and his journey into the United States, where he arrived during the 1980 Mariel Boatlift. Armed with little more than a toothbrush and a dream, and confronted wi...

From the author of the award-winning novel Shadow Without a Name, comes Antipodes, the first collection of his short fiction to be translated into English. This lively, eclectic, and highly imaginative volume spans time, place, and culture as the narratives move from the scorching heat of the Gobi desert to the glacial heights of Mount Everest.Here, among others, are the stories of a great Scottish engineer, left to die in the middle of the desert, who is rescued b...

One of the worst recessions for the past 100 years, businesses failing, a revolution in technology, increasing financial constraints, compliance stifling the ability to be nimble, changing consumer behaviour, and a market driving products towards commoditization - this is the perfect storm facing the banking industry. Disruption provides a critical understanding of the impact of the current economic crisis and the current industrial revolution on financial services, the new trends in the s...

In this book, the author elucidates through lucid fictional accounts real-life issues people experience, and the deleterious circumstances they experience in an endeavor to understand why things happen as they do. The short stories focus primarily on the themes of faith, pain, suffering, and the negative effects of pride and arrogance. Through meticulous descriptions and dialogue, the author captures the experiences of the characters and their struggles, and how it is through a return and ...

This textbook provides a gentle overview of fundamental concepts related to one-variable calculus. The original approach is a result of the author’s forty years of experience in teaching the subject at universities around the world. In this book, Dr. Zalduendo makes use of the history of mathematics and a friendly, conversational approach to attract the attention of the student, emphasizing what is more conceptually relevant and putting key notions in a historical perspective. Such an appr...

The asset management industry is undergoing a paradigm shift toward automation, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. Traditional tools (Excel, Bloomberg) are being replaced by programmable, scalable solutions. Yet most finance professionals lack accessible, practical training in applying Python to real portfolio problems.Python for Asset Management fills that gap. The book empowers non-programmers – portfolio managers, risk analysts, and students – to implement a...

The Santa Corps explores a reality where Santa Claus is one of the many magical delivery men that deliver Christmas gifts to children all over the world. Every Santa that works for the Santa Corps has their own adventure and is equipped with all the magical tools necessary to get the job done on Christmas Eve. The story looks deep into all the myths about Santa Claus and how they make sense.About the AuthorIgnacio Foster Jr. grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up reading ...

Eduardo Balderas: Father of Church Translation tells the story of a child refugee from Mexico whose family came to live in Texas in the 1900s. There he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served a mission, became a branch president, and began translating for the church. He went on to translate the Pearl of Great Price, the Doctrine and Covenants, Jesus the Christ, church manuals, and the temple ceremony. He also founded the Spanish-language Liahona...

This is a technical-scientific manual describing the main algorithms used for differential diagnosis in the field of haematology and biochemistry. The objective of this book is to optimize the work of veterinarians by providing them with the necessary tools to guide and facilitate the diagnosis of the main diseases of small animals and to establish aetiology based on specific clinical signs.

At the end of the fourth century, Jerome decided to translate the Old Testament into Latin from the Hebrew manuscripts that were available to him, and not from the "traditional" Greek text. This fact provoked a reaction from Augustine, who considered that the Greek translation of the LXX must be the starting point of every translation, since it had the authority of the apostles. The two great figures of the Latin West engaged in a dialectical battle in which we find clearly delineated the ...