The modern chasm between "secular" work and "sacred" worship has had a devastating impact on Western Christianity.Drawing on years of research, ministry, and leadership experience, Kaemingk and Willson explain why Sunday morning worship and Monday morning work desperately need to inform and impact one another. Together they engage in a rich biblical, theological, and historical exploration of the deep and life-giving connections between labor and liturgy. In so doing, Kaemingk and ...

Before email,before the world wide web,before hackers,Before sexting,before always-on GPS,before titanium implants,before Alexa, Cortana, and Siri,before the computer in your pocket was more powerful than the one that sent astronauts to the moon,there was cyberpunk.And science fiction was never the same.Cyberpunk writers—serious, smart, and courageous in the face of change—exposed the naiveté of a society rushing headl...

Ecologists, land managers and policymakers continue to search for the most effective ways to manage biological invasions. An emerging lesson is that proactive management can limit negative impacts, reduce risks and save money. This book explores how to detect and respond to alien plant incursions, summarising the most current literature, providing practical recommendations and reviewing the conditions and processes necessary to achieve prevention, eradication and containment. Chapter topic...

If you want to build thrilling chain reactions that trigger mesmerizing domino effects, HowExpert Guide to Chain Reactions is your ultimate resource! This book blends science, engineering, and creativity to teach you how to design and construct impressive chain reactions—whether you’re a beginner experimenting with simple setups or an experienced builder pushing large-scale creations. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll master key elements, explore themed projec...

Inspired by an incarnational theology that emerges from a missional reading of Luke 10, Chung and Meehan went out to discover the stories of contemporary disciples who labor in the harvest fields of God's uncommon, upside down Kingdom. The stories that emerge describe the work and presence of the Spirit in communities across North America, where ordinary, faithful people and churches embrace the Spirit's invitation by sharing themselves with their neighbors. Our need to connect with neighb...

Following the success of their Locus Award–winning anthology The New Space Opera, editors Gardner Dozois and Jonathan Strahan up the ante with The New Space Opera 2, in which more of the most beloved names in science fiction spin stunning tales of interstellar adventure and wonder. Authors include:Neal AsherJohn BarnesCory DoctorowJohn KesselJay LakeJohn MeaneyElizabeth MoonGarth NixMike ResnickJustina RobsonKristine Kathryn RuschJohn ScalziBruce SterlingPeter Wat...

To preserve the memory of their service during the tumultuous decade since their commissioning as Army officers, members of the West Point class of 2004 have written The Strong Gray Line. This class suffered the highest casualty rate since those that graduated during the Vietnam War. In this book, thirteen of their classmates who lost their lives fighting the Global War on Terror are profiled to help the reader gain an understanding of the bond forged between classmates during time at West...

Photographer and bookstore enthusiast Samantha, living in a picturesque hamlet, discovers a mysterious gift that embarks her on a romantic journey with enigmatic Ethan. Their blossoming love is threatened by dark secrets from Ethan's past involving a dangerous syndicate. Amidst treachery and deceit in their once-peaceful town, the couple's bond becomes their strength as they confront the truth and unravel a deep-seated corruption. In overcoming these trials, Samantha and Ethan's love trium...

An unprecedented number of folklorists are addressing issues of class, race, gender, and sexuality in academic and public spaces in the US, raising the question: How can folklorists contribute to these contemporary political affairs? Since the nature of folkloristics transcends binaries, can it help others develop critical personal narratives?Advancing Folkloristics covers topics such as queer, feminist, and postcolonial scholarship in folkloristics. Contr...

A window into the Jewish idea of responsibility to care for the world—written especially for Christians.The concept of repairing the world (tikkun olam) is an integral part of Jewish life. It helps shape Jewish social and family relationships, and even mandates how Jews should speak to others. But why is it important for Christians to understand this Jewish approach to life? And what kind of impact can understanding this fundamental aspect of Judaism have on...

Photographer and bookstore enthusiast Samantha, living in a picturesque hamlet, discovers a mysterious gift that embarks her on a romantic journey with enigmatic Ethan. Their blossoming love is threatened by dark secrets from Ethan's past involving a dangerous syndicate. Amidst treachery and deceit in their once-peaceful town, the couple's bond becomes their strength as they confront the truth and unravel a deep-seated corruption. In overcoming these trials, Samantha and Ethan's love trium...

We are told that life is what you make it; that if you look fondly on all of your memories, good and bad, your life will be fulfilling to the end. But what if those memories were gone? What if you woke up one day and everything you knew had vanished without a trace? What life would you look back on?Stranded under the desert sun with a broken arm and legs, Sam Benson has only a picture of a woman and his dreams to remind him of the life he cannot remember. Follow his physical and me...