Jesus shows up where we least expect him--to Mary Magdalene in the garden, to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, to Thomas when he is full of insecurity. Just as the resurrected Jesus surprised his disciples, he also surprises us today, showing up in the midst of our sorrows, uncertainties, and joys.In Unexpected Jesus, pastor Eric Rivera examines Jesus's appearances after his resurrection to show us how Jesus meets us today. Eric shares his own stories of God showing up amid financial u...

Maintaining hope in Christ for the weary soul.In the face of trials and tribulations, persevering in the faith can be a difficult task. For Puritan pastor and theologian William Gouge, this question was of critical importance for those he shepherded. His theology of assurance during the difficult seasons in life provided direction and help to weary souls.In Christ Is Yours, Eric Rivera explores Gouge's theology, revealing a man who cared deeply abo...

Narrative medicine is a fresh discipline of health care that helps patients and health professionals to tell and listen to the complex and unique stories of illness. The Principles and Practice of Narrative Medicine expresses the collective experience and discoveries of the originators of the field. Arising at Columbia University in 2000 from roots in the humanities and patient-centered care, narrative medicine draws patients, doctors, nurses, therapists, and health activists toge...

Going against the false perception that all Latinx views on the Bible are homogeneous, the contributors in this book use different hermeneutic perspectives to interpret the New Testament. Each chapter examines one of the twenty-seven documents thematically instead of following the traditional verse-by-verse commentary format.

Jóvenes procedentes de todos los ámbitos del país, de múltiples oficios, de diversos estratos sociales, son autores de este ejercicio narrativo convertido en crónicas sorprendentes, que encarnan talentos insospechados, el grito de bocas silenciadas por circunstancias duras y crueles. Dejaron filtrar la intimidad del conflicto social sobre el azote del Covid-19. Así se abre en este libro una mirada especial sobre el fenómeno universal de la pandemia.

La investigación científica se ha encontrado circunscrita a los parámetros de la investigación cuantitativa. Sin embargo, es claro que, frente a los paradigmas dominantes, otros se fueron consolidando y pusieron en evidencia las controversias paradigmáticas en relación con su naturaleza axiomática. Actualmente, la investigación cualitativa ha desarrollado sólidas líneas de indagación relacionadas con enfoques dirigidos a puntos de vista subjetivos, descripción de la creación de situaciones...

Emotional intelligence is the capability to recognize, use and manage one's own emotions and those of others. The use of emotional information guides thinking and behaviour, allowing adjustment of emotions to adapt to environments. As tourism and hospitality services are produced and consumed simultaneously, with a high level of contact between employees and customers, the development of emotional intelligence of employees in tourism and hospitality establishments is vital. This book has a...

"What happens when the person you trust most becomes the one who takes your life? The shocking truth behind the death of Eric Richins reveals a web of deceit, betrayal, and a calculated plan that shook a family to its core."When Eric Richins, a hardworking father, was found dead in his home in March 2022, it seemed like an unfortunate accident. But as the investigation unfolded, a chilling truth emerged: Eric was murdered by the person he loved mos...

We don't know what the future might hold. Until now.Offering a collection of terrifying stories of science fiction and speculative fiction horrors, OMINOUS REALITIES is a dark thrill ride to explore what might be in store for mankind.This wicked journey isn't limited by time or gravity. It takes you on an exploration of futuristic and post-Apocalyptic worlds, to experience societies where dark corporations rule, where humanity must consider terrifying alternatives, and to t...

Almost forty years ago, a literary movement forever changed the landscape of the horror industry. Splatterlands is a collection of personal, intelligent and subversive horror with a point. This illustrated volume of dark fiction honors the truly revolutionary efforts of some of the most brilliant writers of all time with an all-new collection of visceral, disturbing and thought-provoking work from a diverse group of modern minds.Exploring concepts that include serial murde...

State Assessment Policy and Practice for English Language Learners presents three significant studies, each examining a different aspect of states' strategies for including English language learners in state assessments.*an Analysis of State Assessment Policies Regarding Accommodations for English Language Learners;*a Survey and Description of Test Translation Practices; and*an Examination of State Practices for Reporting Participation and Performance of Engl...

Volume 36 of Advances in Econometrics recognizes Aman Ullah's significant contributions in many areas of econometrics and celebrates his long productive career. The volume features original papers on the theory and practice of econometrics that is related to the work of Aman Ullah. Topics include nonparametric/semiparametric econometrics; finite sample econometrics; shrinkage methods; information/entropy econometrics; model specification testing; robust inference; panel/spatial models. Adv...