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Religions of the World (10th Edition)
by Lewis M. Hopfe"Hopfe did an incredible job of making the material readable and flow in a logical fashion...Even with a recent flood of introductory-level texts dealing with the subject, it remains the best introductory text dealing with religions of the world. " Michael Krogman, Chattanooga State Technical College. How does religion affect you? Religion plays a large role in the world events that affect us all; it has an impact on almost everything, from politics to pop culture. The study of religions is essential and Religions of the World provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction. Using a style that is friendly and readable, Religions of the World explains complex themes within the context of real people in real life. This text acquaints you with the teachings, ethics, worship-style, and celebrations of a broad range of religions, from their inception to today. Each chapter features primary source material that gives you first-hand experience with writings that help define each religion. For the tenth edition of Religions of the World, Mark R. Woodward has drawn on his relationships in the Arizona Native American community, his experience living and working in Buddhist and Muslim cultures for extended periods, and his experience teaching thousands of undergraduates an introduction to religions of the world.
Religions of the World (Eighth Edition)
by Lewis M. Hopfe Mark R. WoodwardOffers accurate, comparative descriptions of a broad range of religions and explores living religions in terms of historical and cultural factors that produced them, the lives of their founders, their basic teachings, and their historical development and current status in the world.
Religions of the World: Religion in the Twenty-First Century
by Ninian Smart Mary Pat FisherReligion in the Twenty-first Century is a unique and informative survey of the global religious situation as we enter the new millennium. Through a thematic and people-oriented approach, this book provides a valuable introduction to a variety of new religious movements--whether offshoots of traditional religions of founded as a result of millennial expectations or charismatic leaders. It also considers the role of the Interfaith Movement and the ways in which modern technology is spreading religions both new and old. KEY TOPICS: Provides valuable pedagogy, including: timeline; maps; glossary; list of sacred days/festivals; suggested reading; pronunciation guide; index; feature boxes focusing on some aspects of the arts; 11 black and white pictures and artworks.
Relojes de sol (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level O #48)
by Phillip Simpson Guy HoltNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reluctant Witness (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Pat Kinsella Amber FitchRAQUEL'S SECRET Raquel can't remember what happened the night of the terrible fire. At least that's what she tells everyone. And when things get complicated, she can't ask the only person who would know how to get her out of this mess. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Remedies, Cases And Materials, 8th ed.
by Doug Rendleman Caprice L. RobertsRemedies Eighth teaches students how to traverse the complex territory of choice and measurement of plaintiffs remedies. Accessible and readable decisions build on upper-level students first-year courses in contracts, torts, property, constitutional law, and civil procedure. <P> Remedies Eighth is organized to teach students how to choose and measure damages, injunctions, and restitution. It emphasizes the lawyer s tactics in addition to the court s decisions. It examines law and economics in selecting between tort and contract remedies. <P> Remedies Eighth cites and discusses the freshly minted 2011 Restatement (Third) of Restitution and Unjust Enrichment. New decisions in Remedies Eighth examine "actual damages," medical monitoring, the American attorney-fee Rule and the private-attorney-general exception, the Supreme Court s punitive damages opinions in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker and Philip Morris USA v. Williams, state constitutional limits on damages caps, etc.
Remember Liss: The Remarkable True Story of One Woman's Enslavement and Freedom in New York
by Tiffany Yecke Brooks Claire BellerjeauRemember Liss is the true story of Liss, an enslaved Black woman in 18th century New York whose life sheds light on the experiences of people of color in New York from the colonial period and the Revolutionary War into the early republic. Her life reveals the often-overlooked history of slavery in New York and her involvement with Robert Townsend, a spy for George Washington, engages readers with fascinating stories of espionage. This text also points readers to primary documents and lesson plans through NY Archives' online platform "Consider the Source." Remember Liss offers a new perspective to America's founding, from the point of view of an enslaved Black woman seeking personal liberty in a country fighting for its own.
Remix: Reading and Composing Culture
by Catherine G. LatterellWith a mix of humor and analysis, a collection of fresh readings, lively assignments, and an enticing design, ReMix is not your ordinary textbook. It asks students to re-examine everyday concepts (such as identity, entertainment, and technology); to question assumptions about everyday life and culture; and to respond critically and creatively to some of the most imaginative projects you'll find in a composition reader. Built on the idea that students live in a do-it-yourself world in which they are the writers, designers, and inventors, ReMix invites students to bring their own creativity into the composition classroom. It inspires them to ask: Why do I think the way I do? What is my relationship to the culture around me? Am I truly, as one advertisement claims, "my playlist"? This question-posing approach allows students to write about culture and identity in a meaningful way.
Remote Sensing in ArcGIS® Pro
by Tammy E. Parece James B. Campbell John A. McGeeRemotely sensed images are widely available and have countless potential applications. In the past, analyzing these images required specialized software. Esri’s ArcGIS Pro software includes tools that can be used by novice and experienced analysts. In this manual, we provide a series of easy-to-understand, step-by-step tutorials to guide you through image analysis processes. By completing this series of tutorials, you will be able to: •Manipulate data in ArcGIS Pro •Obtain and display Landsat data •Display image data from Landsat or other remote sensing platforms (including Sentinel and sUAS) •Enhance and analyze remotely sensed imagery.Videos available through the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program’s YouTube Channel can be used as additional resources to accompany this manual.
Ren's One-of-a-Kind Cupcakes (Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch #3)
by Coco SimonRen Lu shows off her creative flair in this third book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!From the stylish blue streak in her hair to the fun decorations she designs for the Mini Cupcake Club, Ren Lu is always looking for ways let her creative side shine bright! When Fenton Street School announces their Kindness Week, Ren has the idea to make mini cupcakes for everyone in her grade. After all, what&’s kinder than a cupcake? But when someone else tries to sprinkle in their own ideas, it makes Ren feel a little sour. This is her idea, and she has it all under control…until she doesn&’t. Can Ren learn how to accept some help before her plan falls flat?
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources: Science 4. 6
by Barbara Phalen Robert KeelerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Repaso: A Spanish Grammar Review Worktext
by Ronni L. Gordon David M. StillmanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reporteros 1
by Luis Enrique Elías Sharon Ferrer Sonia Josa Evelyn Alizo Fernando Pomar Linda VilladónigaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reproduction of Organisms (Inspire Science, Grade 6 Integrated #Unit 2)
by Douglas Fisher Ralph M. Feather Alton L. BiggsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Republics Ancient and Modern, Volume I: The Ancien Régime in Classical Greece
by Paul A. RaheWhere many intellectual historians discern a revival of the classical spirit in the political speculation of the age stretching from Machiavelli to Adam Smith, Rahe brings to light a self-conscious repudiation of the theory and practice of ancient self-government and an inclination to restrict the scope of politics, to place greater reliance on institutions than on virtuous restraint, and to give free rein to the human's capacities as a toolmaking animal.
Republics Ancient and Modern, Volume III: Constituting the American Regime
by Paul A. RaheWhere many intellectual historians discern a revival of the classical spirit in the political speculation of the age stretching from Machiavelli to Adam Smith, Rahe brings to light a self-conscious repudiation of the theory and practice of ancient self-government and an inclination to restrict the scope of politics, to place greater reliance on institutions than on virtuous restraint, and to give free rein to the human's capacities as a toolmaking animal.
Rereading America: Cultural Contexts For Critical Thinking And Writing
by Robert Cullen Gary Colombo Bonnie LisleRereading America remains the most widely adopted book of its kind because it works: instructors tell us time and again that they've watched their students grow as critical thinkers and writers as they grapple with cross-curricular readings that not only engage them, but also challenge them to reexamine deeply held cultural assumptions, such as viewing success solely as the result of hard work. <P><P>Extensive apparatus offers students a proven framework for revisiting, revising, or defending those assumptions as students probe the myths underlying them. Rereading America has stayed at the forefront of American culture, contending with cultural myths as they persist, morph, and develop anew.
Resaltar lo negativo: Enteros y números racionales
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey Susan N. Friel Elizabeth Difanis PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Rescued: My Story of Survival (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Suly ChenkinAGAINST IMPOSSIBLE ODDS Suly Chenkin found herself in one of the worst places at one of the worst times in human history. A Jewish child born in Lithuania during World War II, Suly was not likely to survive. Adolf Hitler and the Nazis stormed through Europe determined to destroy the Jewish people. In her memoir, Suly tells her miraculous story of survival. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Research Across the Disciplines: An Introduction
by Kristen HarkDoing research is like being a detective. Both researchers and detectives are trying to find out something. Both are asking and answering questions. Both are trying to put together a puzzle to come up with a solution. In both, answering questions leads to more questions. And, in both, seeing patterns is crucial to solving the puzzle. <p><p>Research Across the Disciplines: An Introduction provides students with information about the foundations of research methods, the choices as scholars make, and the methodological decisions driving to balance the desire to know and inquire into interesting communication questions while instilling enthusiasm about the process.
Research And Evaluation In Counseling
by Bradley ErfordResearch is often an intimidating topic in a counselor training program. This text helps to alleviate students' concerns while helping them learn what they need to know. It presents the most essential components of research and illustrates them with meaningful examples, enabling students to master each component. Recognizing that the profession of counseling has entered the age of accountability, Erford developed RESEARCH AND EVALUATION IN COUNSELING to help educate counselors and future counselors about research and evaluation procedures so that their treatment of clients can be more effective and efficient. Organized into three topical sections, the second edition addresses the curricular requirements of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), providing the latest information on research, statistics, and evaluation procedures.