Old Testament Narratives and Speech Act Theory explores the creative power of words in Old Testament narratives. While the most famous example of this phenomenon might involve divine utterances such as, “Let there be light” (Gen. 1:1), Steven T. Mann argues that human characters can also create worlds with their words in an attempt to influence the imaginations, and therefore actions, of their listeners. This study focuses on the performative nature of speeches that are found in s...

Real, step-by-step solutions for creating and managing data forms in SharePoint 2010 with InfoPath: fast, accurate, proven, and easy to useA concise, task-based guide for SharePoint 2010 adopters who want to enhance business processes and workflows with powerful InfoPath data formsTested, step-by-step procedures for solving a broad spectrum of business and technical problems: an indispensable resource for both information workers and IT prosAuthored by leading busin...

A resource for all who teach and study history, this book illuminates the unmistakable centrality of American Indian history to the full sweep of American history. The nineteen essays gathered in this collaboratively produced volume, written by leading scholars in the field of Native American history, reflect the newest directions of the field and are organized to follow the chronological arc of the standard American history survey. Contributors reassess major events, themes, groups of his...

The definitive guide to fixed income securities―updated and revised with everything you need to succeed in today’s marketThe Handbook of Fixed Income Securities has been the most trusted resource for fixed income investing for decades, providing everything sophisticated investors need to analyze, value, and manage fixed income instruments and their derivatives.But this market has changed dramatically since the last edition was published, so the aut...

"[Manly] has succeeded in creating a succinct introduction to multiple universes within the historic context of theoretical physics." — Foreword ReviewsThe idea of a multiple universe reality is no longer considered speculative or implausible by many physicists; rather, it is deemed inescapable. Distinct concepts of the multiverse spring from quantum mechanics, cosmology, string theory-based cosmology, and ideas about a mathematics-based reality that borde...

Good solid advice and great strategies in preparing for and passing the Certified Scrum Master exam, getting interviews and landing the Certified Scrum Master job. If you have prepared for the Certified Scrum Master exam - now is the moment to get this book and prepare for passing the exam and how to find and land a Certified Scrum Master job, There is absolutely nothing that isn't thoroughly covered in the book. It is straightforward, and does an excellent job of explaining some complex t...

The Definitive Guide to Fixed Income Securities—Revised and Updated for the New Era of InvestingFor decades, The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities has been the most trusted resource in the world for fixed income investing. Since the publication of the last edition, however, the financial markets have experienced major upheavals, introducing dramatic new opportunities and risks.This completely revised and expanded eighth edition contains 31 new ch...

The search for Dayna takes the Liberator to Solace, a former galactic tourist trap fallen on hard times.When he loses a second member of his crew, Avon is forced to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances. As Orac and Del Grant track a radical new movement that is campaigning for the purity of Solace, a deadly trap begins to tighten.The future is Fortuitas. The future is now.

A thoroughly revised and updated edition of a textbook for graduate students in finance, with new coverage of global financial institutions.This thoroughly revised and updated edition of a widely used textbook for graduate students in finance now provides expanded coverage of global financial institutions, with detailed comparisons of U.S. systems with non-U.S. systems. A focus on the actual practices of financial institutions prepares students for real-world probl...

As we humans have expanded our horizons to see things vastly smaller faster larger and farther than ever before we have been forced to confront preconceptions born of the human experience and create wholly new ways of looking at the world around us. The theories of relativity and quantum physics were developed out of this need and have provided us with phenomenal mind-twisting insights into the strange and exciting reality show of our universe.Relativity and Quantum Physics For Beginners i...

While grasslands face a number of challenges, such as land-use competition and the impact of climate change, there is a growing recognition of the critical role they play in supporting the transition to more resilient, sustainable and circular agricultural systems.Advances in temperate grassland science and management reviews the wealth of research addressing these challenges and opportunities. The book highlights the potential of grasslands to deliver multiple benefits to...

Reproductive Heartbreak. Real Hope.Not every path to parenthood is simple—or spoken aloud.Maternal Hope is a powerful collection of raw and rarely shared stories from everyday people navigating painful realities on the road to starting a family.More than a dozen contributing authors share candid essays that reflect a wide range of family-building experiences. Each author opens their heart and details a deeply perso...