Taking a critical perspective on agency as a potent birthright, examined through the stories of others, this book closes the vast theoretical and practical divide between our perceptions of external power and the power everyone holds.However small we may feel, the agency within every single one of us is a greatly undermined and underappreciated power that can change the world for better or worse. Presenting narratives of diverse individuals and marginalized people,...

Explore a world of words with over 500 easy and smart vocabulary terms! Enjoy quick and fun quizzes that make learning exciting. The book tells stories through interesting conversations, making it easy to understand.Learn as you go through quizzes, lively talks, and school words that make your brain grow! Colorful illustrations make learning more fun, and there are lots of adventures to discover across 20 topics that guide you through your academic journey.Have fun meeting ...

While most people know that investing for the future is something they should do, you’d be hard-pressed to find people chatting about the types of mutual funds, comparing their advisers, or discussing the cost structure of various investment products. Learning how to make money through investing sounds appealing, but the process itself often seems boring or complicated. However, having the basic knowledge about how investing works is a must-have skill, not an option, in order to succeed in...

From Nicaea to now: rediscovering how the Triune God shapes faithful ministry in a modern world.In this illuminating collection marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, distinguished scholars and ministry practitioners from Duke Divinity School explore how Trinitarian faith continues to transform Christian identity and practice. Moving beyond abstract formulations, this volume demonstrates the enduring power of Nicene confession to shape faithful wi...

How private groups increasingly set public policy and regulate lives-with little public knowledge or attention.From accrediting doctors and lawyers to setting industry and professional standards, private groups establish many of the public policies in today’s advanced societies. Yet this important role of nongovernmental groups is largely ignored by those who study, teach, or report on public policy issues. Public Policymaking by Private Organizations sheds light ...

Journey Through Advent with John Wesley's Means of Grace.The season of Advent offers time and space for Christians to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas through reflecting on the story of salvation.In All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, a group of diverse Wesleyan scholars will take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. John Wesley’s emphasis upon practices of piety and mercy—or go...

Journey Through Advent with John Wesley's Means of Grace.The season of Advent offers time and space for Christians to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas through reflecting on the story of salvation.In All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, a group of diverse Wesleyan scholars will take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. John Wesley’s emphasis upon practices of piety and mercy—or go...

Journey Through Advent with John Wesley's Means of Grace.The season of Advent offers time and space for Christians to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas through reflecting on the story of salvation.In All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, a group of diverse Wesleyan scholars will take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. John Wesley’s emphasis upon practices of piety and mercy—or go...

Unique in addressing two different problems – sound visualization and manipulation – in a unified wayAdvances in signal processing technology are enabling ever more accurate visualization of existing sound fields and precisely defined sound field production. The idea of explaining both the problem of sound visualization and the problem of the manipulation of sound within one book supports this inter-related area of study. With rapid development of array te...

Provides a comprehensive overview of the range of feed additives utilised by the sector to optimise pig nutrition, including amino acids and exogenous enzymesConsiders both established and emerging alternative feed sources for pigs, such as insects and corn fermented proteinAddresses the key challenges in developing nutritional guidelines to achieve optimal growth whilst also minimising costs and environmental impact

혼자 떠나고 싶지만 걱정이 앞서는 여행자를 위한 안내서 스무 살 전까지 혼자 지하철을 타본 적 없을 만큼 겁쟁이었던 저자. 그랬던 그녀는 해외로 첫 여행을 떠난 이후, 지금은 8개국 55개 도시를 다녀온 여행 작가가 되었다. 『혼자 여행은 처음입니다만』은 혼행이 두려운 사람의 마음을 누구보다 잘 이해하는 저자가 혼행러를 돕기 위해 쓴 책이다. 혼자 떠날 해외여행을 떠올리며 해일처럼 몰려드는 고민과 걱정에 골머리를 앓고 있는 독자라면 이 책에서 진짜 해야 할 고민이 무엇인지 찾을 수 있을 것이다. 혼행, 혼행러란 단어에 마음 설레는 당신이여! 당신이 지금 어떤 고민과 걱정을 하느냐에 따라 당신의 여행이 달라진다. 저자는 말한다. 이 책을 읽은 사람 모두 프로 혼행러가 될 수 있을 거라고. 목차 prologue 당신의 고민이 여행을 좌우한다 CHAPTER 1 여행 결정 전 '나'에 대한 고민과 걱정 할 일은 많고 여행은 가고 싶고 혼자서 아무 일 없이 여행할 수 있을까? 여행...