The virgin birth is a much-loved story in the Christian tradition. It is the standard "origin story" of Jesus, marking the incarnation of the Son of God. Today, however, many theologians dispute the tradition of the virginal conception on both historical and scientific grounds.As a progressive Protestant theologian--and a husband and a father--Kyle Roberts was growing unsure of his belief in Mary‘s virginity. It contradicted modern science, and it seemed to undermine her feminine p...

This new handbook is the definitive resource on advanced topics related to multilevel analysis. The editors assembled the top minds in the field to address the latest applications of multilevel modeling as well as the specific difficulties and methodological problems that are becoming more common as more complicated models are developed. Each chapter features examples that use actual datasets. These datasets, as well as the code to run the models, are available on the book’s website http:/...

The purpose of this book is to be a practical and biblical guide to help women learn the following:The goal of discipleshipBiblical examples of discipleshipBiblical traits of a disciplerRequirements of the discipler and the discipleHow to get to know the discipleHow to set expectations and limits for healthy relationshipsHow to encourage and pray for the discipleHow to listen prayerfullyHow to be a good steward of your...

This book consists of eight chapters, authored by distinguished researchers and practitioners, that highlight the state of the art and recent trends in addressing the project portfolio selection and scheduling problem (PPSSP) across a variety of domains, particularly defense, social programs, supply chains, and finance. Many organizations face the challenge of selecting and scheduling a subset of available projects subject to various resource and operational constraints. In the simplest sc...

Looking to kick start your own property management career? Check out Foreclosure Investing For Dummies, which will get you started buying foreclosed properties to turn into your own income property!In this book, you'll learn to navigate the complexities of home auctions, deal with emotional former homeowners, and how to handle renovations. You'll also get a heads-up on the foreclosure laws in all fifty states so you don't accidentally run afoul of any complicated regulatio...

Let the Spirit live inside you!Are you hungry for an encounter with Jesus? Do you want to make an impact on the world?In this power-packed book, Bill Johnson discusses how you can be a person who hosts the Presence of God. Though all believers obviously have the Spirit of God within them, there is more that enables you to be so full that you overflow His Spirit into your world. Take a journey and meet many great prophets and kings from the...

For anyone who's ever wondered how they'll get out of a situation or if any good can come of a trial, Dr. Charles Stanley provides clear, biblical answers for trusting in the Lord—no matter what.You may be in the midst of an emotional hurricane right now, or you may be stumbling through the aftermath of a physical or financial crisis, fearful that you’ll never get back on your feet.In How to Let God Solve Your Problems, Dr. Charles Stanley:

As technology advancement has increased, so to have computational applications for forecasting, modelling and trading financial markets and information, and practitioners are finding ever more complex solutions to financial challenges. Neural networking is a highly effective, trainable algorithmic approach which emulates certain aspects of human brain functions, and is used extensively in financial forecasting allowing for quick investment decision making.This book presents the mos...

This open access book covers the use of data science, including advanced machine learning, big data analytics, Semantic Web technologies, natural language processing, social media analysis, time series analysis, among others, for applications in economics and finance. In addition, it shows some successful applications of advanced data science solutions used to extract new knowledge from data in order to improve economic forecasting models.The book starts with an introduction on the...

With over one million books sold, Dr. Myles Munroe has been used by God to teach and influence readers around the world. Now comes his very first yearly devotional, based on several of his best-selling books. Over the course of a year, Dr. Munroe will encourage and teach you in the area of spiritual power and prayer, while also providing a Scripture reading to help you read through the entire Bible. Let Dr. Munroe help you develop a daily appointment with God and you will: Discover the aut...

In recent years game theory has had a substantial impact on computer science, especially on Internet- and e-commerce-related issues. Algorithmic Game Theory, first published in 2007, develops the central ideas and results of this exciting area in a clear and succinct manner. More than 40 of the top researchers in this field have written chapters that go from the foundations to the state of the art. Basic chapters on algorithmic methods for equilibria, mechanism design and combinatorial auc...

Over 500,000 Sold in Series!Prepare your heart for God's Word to take root and bear fruit in your life. Guided Bible studies will help you personally and actively engage with Scripture. Develop tried-and-true ways to get the most from your Bible reading, and learn to hear God's voice as you track the significant passages that speak to your heart. Dig deep and discover the strength of God's Word for you.What is The 2:7 Series?The 2:7 S...