What would the Hebrew prophets say if they were alive today? They lived during a monumental change in the world system from city-states like Samaria and Judea to the imperial systems of Assyria and Babylon. What might they write in verse to the people of today’s nations who encounter the global invasions of communications, refugees and migrants, world trade, and climate change? Will pride in the nations and the military avert the catastrophes to come?Even though they were acutely a...

Meals were an important part of Jesus' ministry. He ate with prostitutes and sinners. He told the story of a dinner where the poor and homeless received a special invitation. When the prodigal son came home, his return was celebrated with feasting. Jesus even made sure there was enough wine for a wedding banquet. To a skeptical audience he said that he was the very bread of life. Then he celebrated the Passover with its rich story of liberation and deliverance. It was there that he invited...

Is there real help for the hurting people in our world? We think of the children in war, refugees adrift, patients without medicine, and those dying in droughts and floods. Lest we despair, Jesus announces that the Kingdom of God is near. This book defines the Kingdom anew and shows how it brings us hope even in the worst of circumstances. The Kingdom of God is bigger than we thought. When God was King there was liberation and enough to survive and thrive. Promises of the Kingdom's blessin...

Robert Schmidt's love for music created the lyrics for "Thank You, God." When his daughter was born, he would play music to her on a toy xylophone piano. He soon found that he was playing the same tune. As he continued to play to her at bedtime, the words to the tune became the song "Thank You, God." His idea was for the song to become a book, but in prayer, the idea came for the song to be a coloring book to teach children about Jesus. The coloring book has a QR code that, when opened, wi...

Illustrious players cavort in the shark tank of investment advice. Are the different wishes and objectives of advisors, financial service providers, the state and clients compatible at all? And what exactly is investment advice? And which financial products suit whom? At the end of this approach to a taboo subject, a great deal of light is shed on the world of private finance, which is often surrounded by shadows. Many questions (including the title of the book) are answered. And - very im...

This book does not glorify the actions of Thomas Matthew Crooks. Instead, "From Isolation to Infamy" sheds light on the complex life of a brilliant yet tormented young man. Thomas Matthew Crooks' journey from a bullied outcast to a radicalized assassin who attempted to kill former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, is both shocking and tragic. In this gripping account, we uncover the layers of social isolation, political contradictions, and meticulous planning that led to this dark m...

This book explores how the concept of ‘region’ has evolved over time and shaped architectural culture and practice. It questions what the words ‘region’ and ‘regional’ mean for architecture, cities and landscapes past and present, and speculates on the forms they might take in the future. Region is explored in many thematic guises: as a real geographical site of evolving socio-economic activity; as a mythical locus of enduring value; as a gatekeeper of indigenous crafts and vernacular tech...

This book is a lesson about how we should always strive to help others through life.

This Book is about differences, and that with a little compassion you can change a person's life.

This basic stock market for beginners book is for the German investor to provide him a working knowledge of the German stock market and how to trade on the Frankfurt stock exchange. Written in clear, non-technical language, it defines all of the major terms used by investors and puts them together in an easily understandable framework. The book is intended for investors just starting out and who feel lost in all the technical jargon thrown at them.The book contains the following to...

Adaptable Architecture provides thought-provoking and inquisitive insights into how we can prolong the useful life of buildings by designing them to be more adaptable, and hence create a more sustainable built environment. The book provides a theoretical foundation counterpointed by the experiences and ideas of those involved in the design and use of buildings. It explains many approaches to designing for change, with lessons from history, and case studies including The Cedar Rapi...

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