The cross is the defining symbol of the Christian faith. Yet the Roman cross was first and foremost an instrument of cruel, shameful and violent execution. Early Christians quickly recognized the atoning significance of the cross of Christ, and itresonated deeply with their experience of salvation. But the cross remained a blessing framed by scandal, an epochal and yet mysterious event irreducible to a single formulation.As Joel Green and Mark Baker demonstrate, the New Testament displays ...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Central Europe**.**Discover Central Europe's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hiking through vineyards, to visiting beautiful turreted castles, and exploring charming small towns.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Central Europe

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Prague - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover Prague's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From sipping a brew at the Prague Beer Museum, to taking a stroll around Stromovka park, and ma...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Romania & Bulgaria.Discover Romania & Bulgaria's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from sunning yourself on miles of golden sand at Sunny Beach; to sipping coffee and people watching from a rooftop bar in Bucharest; and exploring Corvin Castle, Transylvania's most spellbinding fortress.Build a trip to re...

The untold story of one of the finest Australian air crews in World War II, and one of the most dangerous missions of the war in Europe.Bruce Buckham was captain of one of the finest Lancaster crews in World War II. The Australians were famous for their exploits in the air and infamous for their hijinks on the ground.Buckham's crew flew night after night against heavily-defended targets in Germany - including during the Battle of Berlin, the bloodiest campa...

Dive headfirst into Slovenia and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Slovenia rewards curiosity - discover tranquil spa villages nestled in unspoilt nature and alpine lakes overlooked by medieval castles. Our on-the-ground experts have sipped wine in the Vipava Valley, relaxed in an open-air salt bath at Lepa Vida Thalasso Spa, and ventured on a walking tour of Maribor. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's ...

The Web changes how people use content; not just content on the Web, but all content. If your content is not easy to find and immediately helpful, readers will move on almost at once. We are all children of the Web, and we come to any information system, including product documentation, looking for the search box and expecting every search to work like Google. There is no first, last, previous, next, up, or back anymore. Every Page is Page One.In this ground-breaking book, Mark Bak...

Christians can be adept at drawing lines, determining what it means to be "a good Christian" and judging those who stray out of bounds. Other times they erase all the lines in favor of a vague and inoffensive faith. Both impulses can come from positive intentions, but either can lead to stunted spiritual life and harmful relationships. Is there another option?The late missionary anthropologist Paul Hiebert famously drew on mathematical theory to deploy the concepts...

Have you been hurt by someone and want to learn to trust again? Do you need help with your sadness or anger? Are you looking for relief from shame, anxiety, or fear? Do you desire the true happiness and love that come with emotional healing? Christian psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Mark Baker shows how to handle eight basic human emotions in order to heal from emotional pain--and discover the bright future God has in store for you. Managing Your Emotions for a Healthier Life

Are You Ready to Be Free of Your Shame?Shame is debilitating. It ruins relationships, thwarts growth, and destroys hope. It can masquerade as various problems—guilt, envy, pride, resentment—but until you heal the core issue, freedom will remain out of reach.Dr. Mark W. Baker wants to open your eyes to the real battle you're facing and teach you the skills to effectively fight back. He will help you see...how guilt is often helpful, but shame i...

Dive headfirst into the Western Balkans and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.The Western Balkans rewards curiosity - discover idyllic terracotta-roofed villages that overlook crystal-clear waters, and marble-paved old towns that lead to world-famous ancient sites. Our on-the-ground experts have explored the enchanting ruins of Butrint, dived into Lake Ohrid, and danced the night away in Hvar. Just think of us as your friend on the...

"Leaving Tracks" takes the reader to a place and style of hunting with tools that carry the weight of generations of success, and of the ethic and the pride where modern humans, by choice of challenge, are immersed fully in those same processes as their predecessors. Breathe in the challenge of close-range encounters, heart-pumping intentions, humility-laden mistakes, and heaven-blessed landscapes in Big Sky country with Mark and his boys.