Assessing Missionary Readiness Through Character, Conviction, and CompetencyShould I become a missionary? Many who ask this question have a genuine love for Christ and a desire to live out the Great Commission. Yet even good intentions can sometimes cloud the judgment of our abilities, and personal ambition can make it difficult to keep our eyes fixed on what is necessary for the glory of Christ and the building of his kingdom. The decision to pursue missi...

Assessing Missionary Readiness Through Character, Conviction, and CompetencyShould I become a missionary? Many who ask this question have a genuine love for Christ and a desire to live out the Great Commission. Yet even good intentions can sometimes cloud the judgment of our abilities, and personal ambition can make it difficult to keep our eyes fixed on what is necessary for the glory of Christ and the building of his kingdom. The decision to pursue missi...

After a violent tragedy leaves Evan Collins, along with his brothers Fred and Early homeless and without their mother, the boys flee the threat of foster care and go on the run trying to find their father in the huge city of New York. Its not an easy task, as they have very little money and they come up against many obstacles on their journey. Will they be able to face the miles and miles that separate them from their home and a father they can barely remember? Read this exciting story to ...

Batman is one of the most recognized and popular pop culture icons. Appearing on the page of Detective Comics #27 in 1939, the character has inspired numerous characters, franchises, and spin-offs over his 80+ year history. The character has displayed versatility, appearing in stories from multiple genres, including science fiction, noir, and fantasy and mediums far beyond his comic book origins. While there are volumes analyzing Batman through literary, philosophical, and psychological le...

A great read and teaching tool for National Indigenous History Month!Explore the past 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in this groundbreaking graphic novel anthology. Beautifully illustrated, these stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through Indigenous wonderworks, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since Contact.Each story includes a timeline of related historic...

In 'The Expositor's Bible: The Second Book of Samuel,' William Garden Blaikie offers a profound exegetical exploration of one of the most pivotal narratives in the Old Testament. Blaikie combines scholarly rigor with accessible prose, illuminating the text's theological implications and historical context. His analytical approach is rooted in the higher criticism prevalent in the late 19th century, making connections between ancient texts and contemporary faith inquiries. The book is not o...

In "The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel," William Garden Blaikie offers an insightful exegetical treatment of one of the Old Testament's most pivotal narratives. Employing a blend of literary analysis and theological reflection, Blaikie articulates the intricate themes of leadership, divine sovereignty, and human frailty found in the accounts of Samuel, Saul, and David. His erudition is evident in his meticulous attention to the Hebrew text and its historical context, making th...

This interdisciplinary book honors Columbia professor and New York intellectual Carl Woodring. Chapters on Romantic and Victorian literary culture written by leading scholars in the field join in conversation with Woodring’s teachings on literature and visual art and his commentaries on American culture. A multiple-authored chapter of postscripts on the aesthetic range of Woodring’s intellectual interests across cultural disciplines, his contributions to English studies and his informing i...

Professional Reasoning in HealthcareA guide to decision-making and critical thinking in diverse healthcare practice contexts.Professional reasoning is an essential component of health practice. To thrive in a world that demands constant change where there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer, strong frameworks are needed to support effective decision making. Critical to safe, ethical and culturally responsive practice decisions is the...

In "The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua," William Garden Blaikie provides a meticulous and comprehensive analysis of one of the most pivotal texts in the Old Testament. His literary style is characterized by clarity and scholarly rigor, as he navigates through the historical and theological nuances of Joshua's journey into the Promised Land. Blaikie places the narrative within its ancient Near Eastern context, exploring themes of faith, leadership, and divine promise, while deliverin...

On 3 December 1976, just weeks before Bob Marley was to play the Smile Jamaica Concert to ease political tensions, seven gunmen from West Kingston stormed his house. Marley survived and went on to perform at the free concert. Not a lot was recorded about the fate of the seven gunmen, but much has been said, whispered and sung about in the streets of West Kingston.

The first systematic, comprehensive reference covering the ideas, genres, and concepts behind digital media.The study of what is collectively labeled “New Media”—the cultural and artistic practices made possible by digital technology—has become one of the most vibrant areas of scholarly activity and is rapidly turning into an established academic field, with many universities now offering it as a major. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Digital Media is the first...