Despite five centuries of mission in Southeast Asia, Christianity remains a religious minority that experiences tensions with Buddhism. With great care and sensitivity, Dr. Stephen Bailey explores this complex religious relationship within this context. Drawing from the history of Christian mission, ethnographic research, and his own experience as a missionary, Bailey expertly examines the construction of religious identity, the growth of tension over time, and the influence of globalizati...

Academic Writing for University Students is designed to help all students succeed in writing essays, reports and other papers for coursework and exams effectively. Academic writing is often the biggest challenge facing college and university students, but this book provides all the tools needed to master the necessary skills.The book is divided into four parts, to help teachers and students easily find the help they need, both in the classroom and for self-study:...

The third edition of Academic Writing for International Students of Business and Economics is written to help international students succeed in writing essays, reports and other papers for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect issues such as diversity and sustainability, this book is designed to let students and teachers easily find the help they need, both in the classroom and for self-study.The book is divided into five parts,...

Written to help international students write essays and reports for their English-language university courses, this key title covers the essentials needed to achieve academic writing success. An easy-to-follow course that builds writing confidence and can be used both in the classroom and for self-study, this second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to contain relevant examples, explanations and exercises.Split into two key areas, the first part explains and demonstra...

The new sixth edition of this popular book has been written to help international students succeed in writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly revised and updated in a streamlined format making it even easier for students and teachers to use, Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students is designed to let readers find the support they need easily, both in the classroom and for self-study.The book consists of three parts,...

During recent years the financing of local government has become a key issue in developed countries. This book, originally published in 1988 looks at attempts to reform local finance in the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, France, Norway, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland. Case studies of attempts to bolster or reform local government finance cover a wide range of leading industrialised economies. These are preceded by theoretical chapters on the nature of fiscal federalism and fiscal cris...

Since the publication of the extremely well regarded first edition of this title, the legal regime which forms the basis for INTERPOL has changed significantly due to increasing criticism and calls for reform. This timely new edition provides a complete update to reflect the significant developments within the Organization since 2010.This new edition also examines INTERPOL's internal and external law and situates INTERPOL's assistance to its members in the legal regime of responsib...

“I felt a funny feeling while drinking some juice. The straw began to jiggle. My tooth was loose!” Read along and discover a little girl’s adventures with her loose tooth. This engaging Early Reader uses repetitive language and bright illustrations to show just how fun it is to have a loose tooth! This adorable Level 2 Reader uses an average of 6-10 words per page, pictures that suggest meaning, and fun rhymes. “Wiggly Tooth” will help children achieve reading success in and outside of the...

“I felt a funny feeling while drinking some juice. The straw began to jiggle. My tooth was loose!” Read along and discover a little girl’s adventures with her loose tooth. This engaging Early Reader uses repetitive language and bright illustrations to show just how fun it is to have a loose tooth! This adorable Level 2 Reader uses an average of 6-10 words per page, pictures that suggest meaning, and fun rhymes. “Wiggly Tooth” will help children achieve reading success in and outside of the...

“I felt a funny feeling while drinking some juice. The straw began to jiggle. My tooth was loose!” Read along and discover a little girl’s adventures with her loose tooth. This engaging Early Reader uses repetitive language and bright illustrations to show just how fun it is to have a loose tooth! This adorable Level 2 Reader uses an average of 6-10 words per page, pictures that suggest meaning, and fun rhymes. “Wiggly Tooth” will help children achieve reading success in and outside of the...

Story of the planning, construction, and early operating of the Trans-continental railroad. There is coverage of the early proposals that began as early as the late 1700's to follow the best route to the Pacific Ocean. 1819 saw proposals for steam propelled carriages to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In the early 1800's interest gained for creating a railroad connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Costs, construction, and operation are covered along with details on the Kansa...

Living as an alien in one's native land is a familiar reality to marginalized communities. Cultural, economic, and political shifts can cause people to become alienated by a system of greed, racism, sexism, xenophobia, and media manipulation. How can Christians persist under a sustained threat within a social order diametrically opposed to them? This question drives Warner Bailey's investigation of 1 Peter. The mature Christology of 1 Peter yields a profile of Christian identity. This pict...