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The Sin of Certainty: Why God desires our trust more than our 'correct' beliefs
by Peter EnnsBible scholar and author of The Bible Tells Me So Peter Enns explains how Christians mistake 'certainty' and 'correct belief' for faith when what God really desires is trust and intimacy.With compelling and often humorous stories from his own life, Bible scholar Peter Enns offers a fresh look at how Christian life truly works, answering questions that cannot be addressed by the idealized traditional doctrine of "once for all delivered to the saints."Enns offers a model of vibrant faith that views skepticism not as a loss of belief, but as an opportunity to deepen religious conviction with courage and confidence. This is not just an intellectual conviction, he contends, but a more profound kind of knowing that only true faith can provide.Combining Enns' reflections of his own spiritual journey with an examination of Scripture, The Sin of Certainty models an acceptance of mystery and paradox that all believers can follow and why God prefers this path because it is only this way by which we can become mature disciples who truly trust God. It gives Christians who have known only the demand for certainty permission to view faith on their own flawed, uncertain, yet heartfelt, terms.
The Singer's Companion
by Sharon L. Stohrer"The Singer’s Companion" provides both beginning and advanced students of singing with a basic, reliable, and readable introduction to the many issues focusing on training and maintaining a healthy voice. It covers all the fundamental issues faced by vocalists in all styles of music, including how to find a good teacher, work with a score, audition, and perform. Stohrer has written an essential text for students of singing, offering up-to-date, accurate, and accessible information that will be invaluable to singers and their teachers.
The Singers Talk: The Greatest Singers of Our Time Discuss the One Thing They're Never Asked About: Their Voices
by Jason Thomas GordonA groundbreaking collection of inspiring and instructive conversations about the beauty, brutality, discipline, and technique of being a successful singer.&“This is a captivating look at both the nitty-gritty preparation and emotional energy that &‘it takes [for artists] to stand up to that mic... reach down into their guts, and give everything they&’ve got for the sake of the song.&’ Its star power and up-close, revelatory detail will keep readers riveted from start to finish.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review &“For all of the conversations we have about music, there is precious little talk about the art of communicating emotion and meaning via the human voice. The Singer's Talk remedies this by reaching out to a wide range of different singers, who speak insightfully about both the skill and the magic required to change minds and break hearts.&” —Steven Hyden, author of Twilight of the Gods and other books These revelatory, frequently funny, and deeply engrossing in-depth interviews provide fans and aspiring singers a backstage pass to the challenges every vocalist faces onstage and in the studio. Packed with never-before-heard stories, The Singers Talk reveals a truly intimate side to these iconic personalities while offering a master class on how the best in their field keep their vocal cords in shape and protect themselves on the road—along with countless other tricks, techniques, strategies, and philosophies to help vocalists at every level perfect the craft of singing. &“This is the most geeked out I&’ve ever talked about my voice!&” —Thom Yorke This historic roster of artists includes: Bryan Adams, Tony Bennett, Nick Cave, Chuck D, Roger Daltrey, Joe Elliott, Emmylou Harris, Brittany Howard, Chrissie Hynde, Norah Jones, Simon Le Bon, Geddy Lee, Willie Nelson, Stevie Nicks, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Perry, Lionel Richie, LeAnn Rimes, Smokey Robinson, Robert Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Rod Stewart, Paul Stanley, Michael Stipe, Jeff Tweedy, Roger Waters, Dionne Warwick, Ann Wilson, Thom Yorke, and many more. Additionally, the book features conversations about legendary voices no longer with us, such as Butch Vig on Kurt Cobain, Clive Davis on Whitney Houston, Nile Rodgers on David Bowie, and Jimmy Iovine on Tom Petty. &“Singing is so much more than hitting the right note. It&’s about connecting with the audience, connecting with something divine to a certain degree. It&’s connecting to your most primitive and deepest intuition, and to your nature as a human on this planet.&” —Karen O. More than just an indispensable guide for singers of any level, The Singers Talk is an unforgettable read for music fans everywhere. All royalties from The Singers Talk will benefit the kids and families at St. Jude Children&’s Research Hospital through their Music Gives to St. Jude Kids campaign.
The Sinister Substitute (Marvel Avengers Assembly Book 2)
by Preeti ChhibberA group of new teachers arrives at Avengers Assembly, and not everyone is who they seem!Kamala, Doreen, and Miles are back at Avengers Assembly for a new semester! When Captain Marvel announces she's adding staff to the school, the students aren't sure who could possibly join -- but it looks like Cap went above and beyond, and the school is full of new teachers! With all these new teachers, it's hard to keep track of who's teaching what, and what they're supposed to be learning. And some of these teachers are really not acting like heroes at all, but more like... super-villains?All that new staff has created a lot of confusion that is ripe for exploiting! Someone is impersonating students and teachers, using lies and deception to break up the new generation of heroes. Can Doreen and her friends get to the bottom of this scandal? Or will this be the end of the Avengers Assembly?
The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy
by Nikki LoftinSpooky twists and soaring prose make this foodie update on Hansel and Gretel an unforgettable must-read.Lorelei is bowled over by Splendid Academy—Principal Trapp encourages the students to run in the hallways, the classrooms are stocked with candy dishes, and the cafeteria serves lavish meals featuring all Lorelei's favorite foods. But the more time she spends at school, the more suspicious she becomes. Why are her classmates growing so chubby? And why do the teachers seem so sinister?It's up to Lorelei and her new friend Andrew to figure out what secret this supposedly splendid school is hiding. What they discover chills their bones—and might even pick them clean!Mix one part magic, one part mystery, and just a dash of Grimm, and you've got the recipe for a cozy-creepy read that kids will gobble up like candy.
The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love
by John Shelby SpongSpong, an Episcopal bishop, shares his views on Bible passages that have been wrongly used to discriminate or oppress. He asserts that such interpretations distort the truth of Christianity and do not accurately represent God's love.
The Sister Switch (Candy Apple Book #11)
by Sarah Hines Stephens Jane MasonAndie and Caitlin are identical twins who couldn't be less alike. Fed up with being lumped together, the girls can't wait to start junior high. There, they'll finally be able to pave their own way. But it turns out that being mistaken for each other might work in their favor.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Ann Brashares Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides: *Chapter-by-chapter analysis *Explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols *A review quiz and essay topicsLively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers
The Sisters Grimm: A Very Grimm Guide
by Michael BuckleyFeaturing chapters on heroes, villains, the magical treasury, and much more, this artfully designed guide supplements and enhances the beloved series.
The Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions: From Ultramontane Origins to a New Cosmology
by Rosa Bruno-JofreThis book traces the journey taken by the Canadian Province of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM) from their establishment in Manitoba in 1898 until 2008, when the congregation as a whole redefined its mission and vision. Using archival research conducted in Winnipeg, Manitoba as well as in England and Italy, and incorporating oral interviews with RNDM sisters, this book explores the historical work of sisters in schools and the part they played in the educational state in formation. The details of the congregation’s activity in schools show how the sisters’ educational work was related to the social characteristics of the communities (e.g., those of French Canadian settlers, British immigrants, the Métis population, and continental European immigrants), first in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and later in Ontario and Quebec. The Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions examines the impact of Vatican II in the 1960s, and into the 2000s, as well as the dismantling of neo-scholasticism and the process of secularization of consciousness in society at large. The emerging issues led the congregation and the province to examine their individual and collective identity at the intersection of feminist theology, eco-spirituality, and a critique of western cosmology.
The Situational Judgement Test at a Glance (At A Glance Ser.)
by Lara Cartwright Frances VarianThe Situational Judgement Test at a Glance provides a sound introduction to the SJT and details ways you can prepare before the assessment. It includes worked case examples based on real-life scenarios which have been reviewed by experienced clinicians and examiners. The book draws out key aspects of professional practice relevant to the role of a junior doctor. This is based on the nine domains as outlined by the ISFP (Improving Selection to Foundation Programme), who detailed the behaviours necessary to be a competent Foundation Doctor. The overall aim of The Situational Judgement Test at a Glance is not to spoon feed hundreds of practice questions or reams of guidelines, but to steer you towards a logical way of approaching best medical practice - and therefore the SJT - with many examples of doctors' personal experiences along the way. Challenging scenarios are analysed using guidelines from the General Medical Council and research interviews with patients, lab staff and healthcare professionals. All examples in the book are worked in a test-style apparatus, with questions on one side and detailed answers over the page so you can understand the reasoning behind the material.
The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning: How to Turn Training and Development into Business Results
by Roy V. Pollock Calhoun W. Wick Andrew McK. JeffersonAll-in-one resource to increase effectiveness and ROI of enterprise training and development programs In The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning: How to Turn Training and Development into Business Results, renowned instructors and consultants Dr. Roy Pollock ,Andrew Jefferson, and Calhoun Wick deliver a complete blueprint to maximize the effectiveness and ROI of training and development programs within any organization. In this newly revised and extensively updated Fourth Edition, readers will find tools, guides, and checklists to implement meaningful strategies immediately, supported by the latest research and new case studies from global companies across industries. Along with key insight into the craft of instruction, this book details how to talk to the business leaders in a way that gets their attention and earns respect. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Defining the business outcomes L&D is expected to deliver and effective management of the learning portfolio Delivering for application by utilizing performance appropriate instructional methods, adult learning principles, and logic maps Maximizing business impact by driving learning transfer and providing performance support “Selling the sizzle” when reporting results and common training evaluation pitfalls to avoid The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning: How to Turn Training and Development into Business Results is an essential read for learning professionals, including instructors, instructional designers, trainers, training managers, and Chief Learning Officers, as well as business leaders seeking an all-in-one resource to deliver greater value from training and development programs in an increasingly competitive business environment.
The Six Secrets of Change
by Michael FullanFrom bestselling author Michael Fullan, wisdom for thriving in today's complex environmentSuccessful organizations adjust quickly and intelligently to shifts in consumer tastes, political climate, and economic opportunity. How do they do it? The Six Secrets of Change explores essential lessons for business and public sector leaders for thriving in today's complex environment. Fullan draws on his acclaimed work in bringing about large-scale and substantial change in education reform in both public school systems and universities, as well as engaging in major change initiatives internationally. This book is filled with lessons that are insightful, actionable, and concisely communicable."Fullan has an uncanny ability to produce what is needed at the time it is needed. The six secrets are based in theory, grounded in practice, powerful in their relationship to each other, and described in ways that enable deep understanding. It is a refreshing change from the surface lists of leadership and change ideas that all too often permeate education and business literature." --Vicki Phillips, director of education, Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationIncludes so-called leadership "secrets" that are decoded to be accessible and usefulOffers illustrative examples from a variety of businesses, health organizations, and public education systemsLays out the six factors to organizational success: collegiality, long-range plans allow for the unknown, nurture employees, learning, leadership at all levels, and positive pressure must be inescapableMichael Fullan is the author of the acclaimed best-seller Leading in a Culture of ChangeFullan convinces us that a leader who attends to all six key factors will have an organization that is constantly learning, growing, and thriving.
The Sixth Form at St Clare's: Book 9
by Enid BlytonSchooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.In book nine the unimaginable has happened - the twins made head girl! It's a tough job - cheeky first formers and cruel Priscilla keep the girls on their toes.It's the twins last year and there definitely will be mischief!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare's. Books 5, 6 and 9 are authorised sequels of the series written by Pamela Cox and feature storylines set in between the original Blyton novels. These books were published in 2000/2008 and are unillustrated.
The Sixth Form at St Clare's: Book 9 (St Clare's #9)
by Enid BlytonSchooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.In book nine the unimaginable has happened - the twins made head girl! It's a tough job - cheeky first formers and cruel Priscilla keep the girls on their toes.It's the twins last year and there definitely will be mischief!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare's. Books 5, 6 and 9 are authorised sequels of the series written by Pamela Cox and feature storylines set in between the original Blyton novels. These books were published in 2000/2008 and are unillustrated.
The Sixth Form at St Clare's: Book 9 (St Clare's #9)
by Enid BlytonSchooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.In book nine the unimaginable has happened - the twins made head girl! It's a tough job - cheeky first formers and cruel Priscilla keep the girls on their toes.It's the twins last year and there definitely will be mischief!(P) 2017 Hodder Children's Books
The Sixth Man (The Triple Threat, #2)
by John FeinsteinNew York Times bestselling author John Feinstein delivers a hard-hitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court. It's basketball season. And for once, triple threat Alex Myers is not the one in the spotlight. There's a new new guy in town, and Max Bellotti promises to turn the Lions' losing streak around and lead the team to a conference title. Alex is psyched, but some of the older guys on the team resent being benched in favor of an upstart freshman. Team morale is rocky at best. And when Max comes out as gay, not everyone takes the news in stride. Snide comments and cold shoulders escalate into heated protests and an out-and-out war with the school board. While controversy swirls around them, the Lions have to decide: Will personal issues sink their season, or can they find a way to stand together as a team? John Feinstein has been praised as "the best writer of sports books in America today" (The Boston Globe). This second installment in his Triple Threat series delivers action and intensity, and a look beyond the headlines of a hot-button topic in sports today.
The Sixth: An Essay in Education and Democracy (Routledge Revivals)
by William Reid Jane FilbyDevelopments in educational systems are inextricably linked with the social and political evolution of nations. Nowhere is this more clearly to be seen than in the history of the English sixth form. Originally published in 1982, this book, whose authors had been associated with a number of research projects into 16-19 education, traces the tradition of the sixth form from its origins in the public schools of the nineteenth century through to controversies at the time, over sixth form and tertiary colleges and the extension of 16-19 education to embrace youth opportunities programmes and other semi-vocational courses. It shows that ‘the sixth’ has not only been a significant element in its own right in the adjustment of English society to the challenge of democratic ideals, but has also played a key role in the evolution of secondary education from the endowed school of the nineteenth century, through the municipal grammar schools set up after the 1902 Education Act, to the comprehensive secondary schools of today. In fact, the fate and future of comprehensive schooling becomes fully understandable only through a study of the sixth form tradition which has shaped the activities of educationists and policy-makers over the last hundred years. The authors conclude that educational policy-making is both facilitated and constrained by the existence of enduring traditions stemming from the past: in fact, the work of policy-making lies precisely in the constructive reinterpretation of that inheritance. This book describes and clarifies the nature of the tradition of sixth form education which has been handed down to us, and its relation to democratic values and institutions.
The Skeletons in God's Closet: The Mercy of Hell, the Surprise of Judgment, the Hope of Holy War
by Joshua Ryan ButlerHow can a loving God send people to hell? Isn’t it arrogant to believe Jesus is the only way to God? What is up with holy war in the Old Testament?Many of us fear God has some skeletons in the closet. Hell, judgment, and holy war are hot topics for the Christian faith that have a way of igniting fierce debate far and wide. These hard questions leave many wondering whether God is really good and can truly be trusted.The Skeletons in God's Closet confronts our popular caricatures of these difficult topics with the beauty and power of the real thing. Josh Butler reveals that these subjects are consistent with, rather than contradictory to, the goodness of God. He explores Scripture to reveal the plotlines that make sense of these tough topics in light of God’s goodness. From fresh angles, Josh deals powerfully with such difficult passages as:The Lake of FireLazarus and the Rich ManThe Slaughter of Canaanites in the Old TestamentUltimately, The Skeletons in God's Close uses our toughest questions to provoke paradigm shifts in how we understand our faith as a whole. It pulls the “skeletons out of God’s closet” to reveal they were never really skeletons at all.
The Skeptical Student
by Timothy KellerIntroducing the first essay in the 'Encounters with Jesus" e-book series from renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, author of Every Good Endeavor. The Skeptical Student applies biblical wisdom to life's biggest questions through the inspiring story of Nathanael's life-changing encounter in the Gospel of John. The Gospels are full of encounters that made a profound impact on those who spoke with Jesus Christ. In the first essay of his new series, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God, shows how those encounters can still have a deep effect on us today. Through a lively examination of the biblical passage where Nathanael, the skeptical student, meets with Jesus, Keller reveals how this interaction is about life's deep questions: Who are we? Why are we here? Why be a good person? Why love instead of hate? This first essay in the ten-part series of Encounters with Jesus also includes an exclusive look at Timothy Keller's new book on faith and work: Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work.
The Sketchbook War: Saving the Nation's Artists in World War II
by Richard KnottDuring the Second World War, British artists produced over 6,000 works of war art, the result of a government scheme partly designed to prevent the artists being killed. This book tells the story of nine courageous war artists who ventured closer to the front line than any others in their profession.Edward Ardizzone, Edward Bawden, Barnett Freedman, Anthony Gross, Thomas Hennell, Eric Ravilious, Albert Richards, Richard Seddon and John Worsley all travelled abroad into the dangers of war to chronicle events by painting them. They formed a close bond, yet two were torpedoed, two were taken prisoner and three died, two in 1945 when peacetime was at hand. Men who had previously made a comfortable living painting in studios were transformed by military uniforms and experiences that were to shape the rest of their lives, and their work significantly influenced the way in which we view war today.Portraying how war and art came together in a moving and dramatic way, and incorporating vivid examples of their paintings, this is the true story behind the war artists who fought, lived and died for their art on the front line of the Second World War.
The Sketching and Drawing Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist (Artist's Bibles Ser.)
by Marylin ScottAn essential and extensively illustrated reference for the practical artist, covering materials, techniques, and subjects.This complete guide to drawing media, from pencils and charcoal to pastels and colored inks, also features:Information on how to achieve exciting and unusual effects by combining two or more drawing mediaOver 100 step-by-step demonstrations showing ways of tackling tricky subjectsSections covering figure, landscape, nature, urban, and still life drawingTips on how to professionally present your work and get it into the marketplace
The Skillful Teacher
by Stephen D. BrookfieldIn this second edition of the book that has become a classic in the field, award-winning author Stephen D. Brookfield offers inspiration and down-to-earth advice to new and seasoned teachers. The Skillful Teacher is a comprehensive guide that shows how to thrive on the unpredictability and diversity of classroom life and includes insights developed from the hundreds of workshops conducted by the author. This new edition also reflects the many changes that have come about in the decade since the book was first published and includes new chapters that deal with emerging topics such as classroom diversity and teaching in online learning environments.
The Skillful Teacher: Building Your Teaching Skills
by Jon Saphier Mary Ann Haley-Speca Robert GowerTwenty chapters capture a blend of research and practitioner-developed approaches for using the research in the classroom. Each chapter lays out a known repertoire of strategies to help teachers fulfill a particular kind of mission from the spiritual imperative of communicating high expectations to the abstract challenge of planning lessons.
The Skillful Teacher: The Comprehensive Resource for Improving Teaching and Learning
by Jon Saphier Mary Ann Haley-Speca Robert GowerWritten by one of the nation’s leading experts in teachers’ professional growth, each chapter in the text addresses a different dimension of instructional practice and provides in concrete and practical terms the guidelines, tools and strategies educators can use to meet the challenges of everyday classroom life. The seventh edition of the book has been enhanced and expanded in many ways including: a candid exploration of anti-racism and cultural competency - issues that are especially timely in our current political and social climate; an in-depth study of the power of quality feedback and its relationship to student achievement; identification of the planning decisions that can impact the quality and effectiveness of a lesson; how teachers beliefs influence student motivation and effective effort and on-line resources that provide readers greater opportunities to engage in the content and observe key instructional moves.