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Codename Stargate (Die komplette Serie - Band 1 - 5)
by Tina FolsomDieser Sammelband enthält die komplette Serie: Band 1 - Ace – Auf der Flucht Band 2 - Fox – Unter Feinden Band 3 - Yankee – Untergetaucht Band 4 – Tiger – Auf der Lauer Band 5 - Hawk – Auf der Jagd Ace - Auf der Flucht Motorradmechaniker und Biker Scott Thompson ist nicht der gelassene Einzelgänger, den er allen vorspielt. Vor drei Jahren war er als Ace bekannt und gehörte zu einer Elite-Gruppe von Agenten in einem streng geheimen CIA-Programm, Codename Stargate. Doch jetzt könnte ihm die übernatürliche Fähigkeit, die ihn einst für die Regierung unersetzbar machte, zum Verhängnis werden, als seine Gabe ihn auf ein bevorstehendes Unglück aufmerksam macht, das den Tod vieler Unschuldiger zur Folge haben wird, sollte Scott nicht einschreiten. Phoebe Chadwick muss ihren Chef davon überzeugen, sie nicht wegen geplanter Etatkürzungen zu entlassen. Als der mysteriöse Scott einen tragischen Unfall verhindert, bei dem sie und viele andere hätten getötet werden können, versucht sie, ihn zu interviewen. Aber der gut aussehende Fremde ist ein unwilliger Held, der ihre aufdringlichen Fragen nicht beantworten will – trotz der knisternden Anziehungskraft, die zwischen ihnen entflammt. Wenn seine Feinde ihn jagen, muss Scott sich entscheiden, ob er Phoebe trauen kann – und wie weit er bereit ist zu gehen, um sie zu beschützen. Fox Unter Feinden Der geniale Computerprogrammierer und Ex-Phoenix-Agent Nicholas "Fox" Young ist auf einer High-Tech Suche nach Informationen, die ihm helfen sollen, die anderen Stargate-Agenten aufzuspüren, sowie ein Licht auf die wiederkehrenden albtraumhaften Vorahnung, die seine Träume quälen, werfen könnten. Aber das Online-Katz-und-Mausspiel, das er mit der Ex-Hackerin und jetzigen CIA-Freiberuflerin Michelle Andrews spielt, wird auf ein riskantes Niveau katapultiert, als gefährliche Umstände sie zu einem zögernden Bündnis zwingen. Yankee Untergetaucht Als der ex-Stargate Agent Jack "Yankee" Porter den Tod seines Kollegen Thomas Reed untersucht, trifft er dessen Cousine, Dr. Lilly Davis, mit der er vor Jahren eine kurze Affäre hatte, wieder. Auch sie findet die Todesumstände ihres Cousins verdächtig und stellt ihre eigenen Ermittlungen an, die sie in Gefahr bringen. Nach einem verfehlten Anschlag auf Lillys Leben versuchen sie gemeinsam herauszufinden wer hinter dem Tod ihres Cousins und dem Mordanschlag auf Lilly steckt. Die Spuren führen sie zu dem mysteriösen Mr. Smith, der etwas noch Schlimmes als den Tod für die Agenten des ehemaligen, streng geheimen CIA-Programms auf Lager hat – er will sie für seine eigenen ruchlosen Zwecke benutzen. Tiger auf der Lauer Als ihr Yogalehrer Jay über zwei Wochen nicht zu seinem Kurs erscheint, macht sich die Science-Fiction-Autorin Olivia Morikawa, die in ihren gutaussehenden Lehrer verknallt ist, Sorgen. Währenddessen erholt sich Jay "Tiger" Garner, Ex-CIA-Agent des ehemaligen Codename-Stargate-Programms, von seiner Folter durch Mr. Smith. Doch dann hat er eine Vision von seinem Erzfeind, wie dieser Olivias Haus betritt. Jay hat den Verdacht, dass Olivia irgendwie mit Smith verbündet ist. Um herauszufinden, wo Smith sich versteckt, muss er ihr näherkommen, selbst wenn das bedeutet, dass er mit der wunderschönen Olivia ins Bett gehen muss. Hawk auf der Jagd Im spannenden Finale der sexy Codename Stargate-Serie kehrt Ex-CIA-Agent Dylan "Hawk" Steele nach Jahren auf der Flucht nach Washington D.C. zurück. Während er versucht, die Feinde zu besiegen, die sein Leben ruiniert haben, hat er eine schicksalhafte Begegnung mit seiner Ex-Freundin Zara Richardson. Sie ist die einzige Frau, die er jemals geliebt hat, und sie ist möglicherweise die einzige, die dazu beitragen kann, die böse Verschwörung aufzudecken, die von Rache und Größenwahn geprägt ist, und bis in die obersten Ränge der Macht reicht.
May McGoldricks Mittelalter Sammlung: Bücher 1–6 (Macpherson Series)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickMay McGoldricks Mittelalter Sammlung: Bücher 1–6 Das Versprechen der Highlanders, Engel von Skye, Herz aus Gold, Schönheit des Nebels, Die Beabsichtigte, Flamme Liebe, Legenden und Lairds – Die ersten sechs mitreißenden Geschichten der Macphersons Die ersten sechs vollständigen Romane über die Familie Macpherson Schottische Gefahr, Schicksal und Begierde … Diese Ausgabe enthält: Das Versprechen der Highl anders – Während der Rauch der Schlacht von Flodden Field noch nicht abgezogen ist, werden Colin Campbell und Celia Muir vorgestellt, eine Kriegerin, die das Schicksal Schottlands in ihren Händen hält. Diese Geschichte steht auf der Liste der "Besten historischen Liebesromane aller Zeiten". Engel von Skye – Alec Macpherson, der älteste Sohn von Alexander und Elizabeth, hat König James mit seinem Schwert gedient. Nun würde er seine Seele verkaufen, um Fiona Drummond vor ihrer Vergangenheit zu schützen, die sie verfolgt, und vor den Intrigen, die die Zukunft Schottlands verändern könnten. Herz aus Gold – Alecs jüngerer Bruder Ambrose, der zweite Sohn der Familie Macpherson, verspürt ein brennendes Verlangen nach Elizabeth Boleyn, der wunderschönen unehelichen Tochter eines englischen Diplomaten. Aber auch der verhasste englische König will sie, und er schreckt vor nichts zurück, um sie zu bekommen. Die Schönheit des Nebels – John, der jüngste Macpherson-Bruder, hat den Auftrag, die Braut seines jungen Königs nach Hause zu bringen, rettet aber unterwegs die mysteriöse Maria, die auf See treibt. Die Beabsichtigte – Malcolm MacLeod, Alec Macphersons Mündel in Engel von Skye, und Jaime Macpherson, Tochter von Mary Boleyn ( Herz aus Gold), kämpfen sich aus den Kerkern des Tudor-Königs zurück nach Schottland. Flamme – Gavin Kerr, der in Herz aus Gold vorgestellt wurde, entdeckt, dass die Burg, die ihm zugesprochen wurde, mehr birgt, als er erwartet: den "Geist" der früheren Besitzerin Joanna MacInnes, der in den verbrannten Türmen und geheimen Gängen spukt.
Figuring Resurrection: Joseph as a Death and Resurrection Figure in the Old Testament and Second Temple Judaism (Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology)
by Jeffrey PulseThe death and resurrection of Joseph Towards the end of Genesis, the narrative slows down to tell the story of Joseph. There is no dispute that Joseph's story is unique, but why does it deserve such focused attention? And how does this story relate to the rest of Genesis? In Figuring Resurrection, Jeffrey Pulse presents the view that Joseph is a death-and-resurrection- figure. A close literary reading of Genesis 37–50 reveals that Joseph's story is one of rejection and restoration, descent and ascent, condemnation and exaltation, exile and return, death and resurrection. Far from a lengthy diversion, Joseph's story of "death and resurrection" plays an important role in the theology of Genesis and later Second Temple Jewish literature. Figuring Resurrection has implications for our understanding of Joseph's narrative, the book of Genesis, Hebrew thinking on the afterlife, and typology.
Eastern Turkey: An Architectural and Archaeological Survey, Volume IV
by T A SinclairThe initial section here covers the monuments of the important Hellenistic kingdom of Commagene, and includes Edessa (Urfa), the capital of a Crusader state, where there are also significant Islamic buildings. The final section, on the Hatay, focuses on the city of Antioch, with Seleucid, Roman and Byzantine remains, and the castles of the Crusader period in its vicinity. The neo-Hittite site of Karatepe and the Georgian and Syrian monasteries in the Hatay region are also dealt with. A comprehensive bibliography and index to all four volumes comes at the end.
Fundamentalists in the Public Square: Evolution, Alcohol, and Culture Wars after the Scopes Trial (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)
by Madison TrammelA myth-busting work on fundamentalists and culture The Scopes Trial of 1925 is often regarded as a turning point in the history of American fundamentalism and evangelicalism. It is claimed that Scopes was a public relations defeat that sent fundamentalism into retreat from mainstream culture. In Fundamentalists in the Public Square: Evolution, Alcohol, and the Culture Wars after the Scopes Trial, Madison Trammel argues that such a characterization is misguided. Using documentary evidence from newspapers in the 1920s and 1930s, Trammel shows that fundamentalists remained fully active in seeking to transform the culture for Christ, and they remained so through the rise of Billy Graham's ministry. Grounded in historical evidence, Fundamentalists in the Public Square offers a fresh take on the relationship between fundamentalism, evangelicalism, and the public square.
Truth: Developmental, Cultural, and Clinical Realms
by Salman AkhtarThis edited collection gathers together erudite and considered contributions from Salman Akhtar, Cobi Avshalom, Brett Clarke, Mali Mann, Gila Ofer, Thomas Ogden, Louis Rothschild, Batya Shoshani, Michael Shoshani, Naama Shoshani-Breda, Ann Smolen, Donald Spence, Richard Waugaman, Thomas Wolman, and Vamik D. Volkan. Fifteen distinguished authors bring together their vast experience as psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, social workers, and psychotherapists to present a nuanced and in-depth investigation into the concept of truth. Divided into five parts, the book begins with a thoughtful discussion from Brett Clarke on what truth means and its role in psychoanalysis. It then moves into the realm of development, looking at truth from the viewpoint of children, adolescents, and adults. Stepping from development to culture, the works of Shakespeare, Heidegger and Freud are brought into the debate alongside the relationship of truth with individual and large-group psychology. Next come four chapters taking 'truth' into the clinical realm, grounding theory in practice. The book is brought to completion by an epilogue from Louis Rothschild answering the vital question: 'Truly, what does all this mean?' A must-read book for practising clinicians and academics in the mental health and humanities fields that investigates the wide range of theories on truth, how they have changed over the years, and their practical applications.
Guess at the Rest: Cracking the Hogarth Code
by Elisabeth Soulier-DetisThis engaging study reveals how a half-hidden thread of Masonic symbolism runs through Hogarth's work. The classical and Biblical references, whose ambiguity and apparent paradoxical relation with the eighteenth-century situations depicted have often been underlined, gain coherence and unity when they are analyzed in the symbolic framework of freemasonry and alchemy Hogarth was busy both using and concealing in his prints. The coded meaning is often entirely at odds with the surface one, a factsuspected but never proved by critics so far. A very original and titillating book for academics and general reader alike. Readers will be intrigued by the secrecy of symbols from mythological, biblical and Masonic references and hidden codes that have to be deciphered. Furthermore, they will be also left intrigued by the secret message that the very popular and well-known painter is attempting to deliver. Academics will be interested in the book since this thorough approach has never been proposed by any of Hogarth's scholars so far.
Transformation: The Heart of Paul's Gospel (Snapshots)
by David A. DeSilvaThe gospel is often presented as little more than a "get out of hell free" pass. But is that all there is to it? What made it so compelling that the Apostle Paul would give up everything, enduring hardships and deprivation to preach good news? David deSilva argues that some Christians have unintentionally reduced the gospel to a message Paul would hardly recognize. The "gift of righteousness" is far richer than many of us have dared to imagine! In Transformation: The Heart of Paul's Gospel, deSilva examines the gospel message as presented in Paul's letters. He demonstrates that Paul had nothing less than in mind than the means to transform and renew all of creation--including ourselves. Prepare to let Paul's message of change and renewal transform your own thinking.
Between Heaven and Earth: Conversations with American Christians (Thielicke Library)
by Helmut ThielickeBetween Heaven and Earth grew out one of Thielicke's visits to the United States in 1963, during which he travelled across the country preaching and lecturing. The conversations recorded here are the fruit of his more informal discussions with smallgroups of clergy, students and lay people. You have disturbed our peace and upset our doubts, said one pastor. You have freed the fettered and bound the wandering spirits, said another. The questions that American Christians asked of Thielicke are direct and wide-ranging, concerned not only with the fundamental problems of faith but with its bearing on issues of social and political morality. Thielicke's answers, though equally direct, are neither simplistic nor dogmatic. His approach is refreshingly open and his conclusions emerge from a reasoned consideration of the evidence and alternative possibilities. Above all, Thielicke's answers reveal the warmth and deep concern for humanity's spiritual welfare that is at the root of his teaching and writing. Originally translated and edited by the American Lutheran theologian John W. Doberstein, this reprinted edition of Between Heaven and Earth was published to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of Helmut Thielickes death.
Theory U: Leading from the Future as It Emerges
by C. Otto ScharmerAccess the deepest source of inspiration and visionWe live in a time of massive institutional failure that manifests in the form of three major divides: the ecological, the social, and the spiritual. Addressing these challenges requires a new consciousness and collective leadership capacity. In this groundbreaking book, Otto Scharmer invites us to see the world in new ways and in so doing discover a revolutionary approach to learning and leadership.In most large systems today, we collectively create results that no one wants. What keeps us stuck in such patterns of the past? It's our blind spot, that is, our lack of awareness of the inner place from which our attention and intention originate. By moving through Scharmer's U process, we consciously access the blind spot and learn to connect to our authentic Self-the deepest source of knowledge and inspiration. Theory U offers a rich diversity of compelling stories, examples, exercises, and practices that allow leaders, organizations, and larger systems to cosense and coshape the future that is wanting to emerge.This second edition features a new preface in which Scharmer identifies five transformational trends and describes U process case stories around the world. There are also eight color drawings by Kelvy Bird that capture U journey applications and illustrate the concepts in the book, as well as new resources for applying the principles and practices.
Analytical Methods in Radiative Transfer (Wiley Series in Atmospheric Physics and Remote Sensing)
by Dmitry Efremenko Alexander Kokhanovsky Vijay NatrajProvides in-depth knowledge of the physics of radiative transfer In Analytical Methods in Radiative Transfer, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive exploration of solutions to practical problems of modern atmospheric optics related to solar light interaction with the terrestrial atmosphere and the remote sensing of clouds, aerosols, and gases. The authors describe analytic methods in radiative transfer that help explain atmospheric phenomena. The book includes discussions on the interaction of solar light with the atmosphere. Readers will also benefit from thorough reviews of various analytical radiative transfer techniques, for various turbid media, including media with phase functions extended in the forward direction, and also semi-infinite, non-absorbing, weakly absorbing, and strongly absorbing light scattering media. Analytical Methods in Radiative Transfer also includes: A thorough introduction to exact solutions of the radiative transfer equation, including situations of single scattering, as well as isotropic and Rayleigh scattering A comprehensive exploration of approximate solutions for scalar radiative transfer, including single and multiple light scattering separation and the case of semi-infinite media such as snow In-depth examinations of the applications of analytical methods in atmospheric radiative transfer, including aerosol remote sensing, cloud remote sensing, and the remote sensing of trace gases Perfect for meteorologists, climatologists and graduate students studying physics, Analytical Methods in Radiative Transfer is also an indispensable resource for geophysicists seeking a practical exploration of modern atmospheric optics.
Exploring Data: An Introduction to Data Analysis for Social Scientists
by Jane Elliott Catherine MarshExploring Data: An Introduction to Data Analysis for Social Scientists, 2nd Edition The updated edition of this classic text introduces a range of techniques for exploring quantitative data. Beginning with an emphasis on descriptive statistics and graphical approaches, it moves on in later chapters to simple strategies for examining the associations between variables using inferential statistics such as chi squared. The book has been substantially revised to include the most recent approaches to data analysis, and includes step-by-step instructions on using SPSS. All these techniques are illustrated with intriguing real examples, drawn from important social research over the past three decades, designed to illuminate significant sociological and political debates. The book shows how students can use quantitative data to answer various questions: Is it true that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer? Are crime rates really going down, and how can we tell? How much alcohol do men and women really drink in an average week? Which country in Europe has the highest average working hours? Readers are encouraged to explore data for themselves, and are carefully guided through the opportunities and pitfalls of using statistical packages, as well as the numerous data sources readily available online. Suitable for those with no previous experience of quantitative data analysis, the second edition of Exploring Data will be invaluable to students across the social sciences.
Heart Stents: What You Need to Know
by Peter BarlisAn easy-to-read guide to cardiovascular health from a skilled science and medicine communicator In Heart Stents: What You Need to Know, distinguished interventional cardiologist, Professor Peter Barlis, offers a clear and expert guide to understanding cardiovascular disease, its causes, how it develops, and how it can be effectively managed. The book places particular focus on the role of heart stents in the treatment of coronary artery disease, explaining the different types and how they are inserted, as well as highlighting some of the potential pitfalls associated with their use. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book also explores the broader context of coronary artery disease and how it progresses over time. It outlines key cardiovascular risk factors and discusses strategies to prevent or slow the condition. Throughout, Prof. Barlis maintains a strong focus on education and empowerment, offering practical guidance to support better heart health. Readers will also find: A practical introduction to lifestyle choices, medications, and technologies that support heart health Clear explanations of common cardiovascular risk factors and preventative strategies Guidance on the long-term management of coronary artery disease Insight into emerging advancements aimed at improving the safety and effectiveness of stents Ideal for individuals living with coronary artery disease, Heart Stents: What You Need to Know is also a valuable resource for caregivers, family members, and anyone seeking to better understand and support heart health.
Vitam Instituere: A Genealogy of the Institution
by Roberto EspositoIn this book, Roberto Esposito continues his philosophical exploration of the relation between institutions and human life. Starting from the enigmatic Latin term vitam instituere, he charts its early emergence in modern philosophy and its development along a path that culminates in a novel understanding of the relationship between politics and life. Although the concept of institutio vitae originated in Roman law, it was Machiavelli who first conceived of politics as an instituent force. After Spinoza endowed the social imaginary with the capacity to institute relational life, Hegel was the first to view the ‘objective spirit’ as the space in which society and state are structured by institutional dynamics. However, in the Hegelian system it is the same dialectic – as an infinite process in which ideas materialize in reality – that expresses instituent power. Only by drawing from these modern roots, argues Esposito, can contemporary thought recognize the movement of institutions as the strategic nexus where the languages of philosophy, anthropology and politics intersect on a new horizon of meaning. This book completes the inquiry that Esposito began with Instituting Thought and Institution, offering a fresh view of the philosophical tradition from an instituent perspective. It will appeal to students and academics in philosophy and the humanities generally, and to anyone interested in contemporary philosophy and cultural theory.
The Sociology of Work
by Keith Grint Darren NixonThe Sociology of Work, 4th Edition This leading, authoritative textbook has been carefully and substantially revised to provide the indispensable foundational resource for the sociology of work. The fourth edition has been transformed to combine unrivalled explanations of classic theories with the most cutting-edge research, data and debates. Keith Grint and Darren Nixon examine different sociological approaches to work, emphasizing the links between social processes, institutions of employment and their social and domestic contexts. The fourth edition includes: a new chapter on work and identity, exploring issues such as the rise of consumption and the cultural economy, work–life balance, the social meaning of work and unemployment; a fully rewritten chapter that comprehensively reviews trends in the contemporary service economy, particularly the rise of emotional and aesthetic forms of labour and the polarization of employment in the knowledge or informational economy; a new concluding chapter that examines the structure of the global economy, taking in debates around globalization, precarious labour and public sector reforms and unemployment in the wake of the financial crisis and austerity; updated bibliographic references and data throughout, with particularly significant revisions to the sections on gender and work, ethnicity and work, and work technologies. The book has been designed to support readers' understanding of, and to develop their critical approach to, the field of 'work', with a range of empirical evidence and examples helping to reveal the complex picture of work–society relations. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book also provides suggestions for further reading and seminar discussion questions. This fourth edition will continue to be essential reading for students of the sociology of work, industrial sociology, organizational behaviour and industrial relations. Students studying business and management courses with a sociological component will also find the book invaluable.
Digital Methods: A Short Introduction
by Richard Rogers Tommaso VenturiniTommaso Venturini and Richard Rogers offer a critical and conceptual introduction to digital methods. In a direct and accessible way, the authors provide hands-on advice to equip readers with the knowledge they need to understand which digital methods are best suited to their research goals and how to use them. Cutting through theoretical and technical complications, they focus on the different practices associated with digital methods to skillfully provide a quick-start guide to the art of querying, prompting, API calling, scraping, mining, wrangling, visualizing, crawling, plotting networks, and scripting. While embracing the capacity of digital methods to rekindle sociological imagination, this book also delves into their limits and biases and reveals the hard labor of digital fieldwork. The book also touches upon the epistemic and political consequences of these methods, but with the purpose of providing practical advice for their usage. Digital Methods is a must-read for students and scholars of digital social research, media studies, critical data studies, digital humanities, computational social sciences, and for those who are interested in digital methods but do not know where to start.
Social Theory in the Twentieth Century and Beyond
by Patrick Baert Filipe Carreira da SilvaThis revised edition of Patrick Baert's widely acclaimed Social Theory in the Twentieth Century, now benefitting from the collaboration of Filipe Carreira da Silva has been brought right up-to-date with cutting-edge developments in social theory today. It offers an easy-to-read but provocative account of the development of social theory, covering a range of key figures and classic schools of thought. The authors bridge the gap between philosophy and social theory, locating the theoretical views of individuals such as Michel Foucault, Anthony Giddens and Jürgen Habermas within wider historical traditions. The revised edition includes new material on French pragmatist sociology and cultural sociology, and on contemporary social thinkers such as Zygmunt Bauman, Ulrich Beck, Manuel Castells, Randall Collins, Michael Mann, Saskia Sassen and Theda Skocpol. The authors conclude with a bold, new pragmatist agenda for social theory and the social sciences. Written in a lively style, and avoiding jargon, Social Theory in the Twentieth Century and Beyond is aimed at students who wish to gain an understanding of the main debates and dilemmas driving social theory. Like its predecessor, it will be a standard introduction to modern social theory for students in sociology, politics and anthropology.
The Sociology of Health and Medicine: A Critical Introduction
by Ellen AnnandaleHighly Commended - BMA Medical Awards 2015: Health and Social Care The fully revised edition of this highly respected textbook addresses the most important theoretical and empirical debates in the sociology of health and medicine. Chapter by chapter the book examines important issues such as the complexities surrounding health and identity, health inequalities, and the organization and provision of health care. A particular strength of the book is its careful attention to theoretical developments in the field. The second edition has been rigorously updated to take account of recent theories and evidence in medical sociology. New to this edition are discussions of globalization, individualization, medicalization, new medical technologies and the sociology of the body. The new edition also looks in detail at recent social change and hotly debated explanations for the patterning of health by socioeconomic status, gender and ethnicity. In addition, it examines developments in contemporary health care, including the reconceptualization of patients as consumers. The result is a text that will be of interest to upper-level undergraduates and postgraduate students in sociology and social policy, as well as students of the allied health professions looking for an in-depth and forward-thinking introduction to medical sociology.
John Wesley: A Theological Journey (The\works Of John Wesley Ser.)
by Kenneth J. CollinsJohn Wesley: A Theological Journey has been nominated for a Wesleyan Theological Society Book Award. Abingdon Press would like to congratulate Kenneth Collins on this honor. John Wesley remains a seminal figure, not only for "the people called Methodist, " but also within the larger Protestant tradition. Understanding his theology is a requirement for understanding the development of the Western Christian tradition in the modern period. In recent years much work has been done to grasp the intricacies of Wesley's theology. However, most of this work has been thematic in organization, studying Wesley's thought according to a topical or systematic outline. The weakness of this approach, argues Kenneth J. Collins, is that it fails to demonstrate the evolution and changes of Wesley's theology. What is called for is a historical presentation--one that examines the development of Wesley's theology across the span of his long and eventful theological career. Collins thus provides a chronological presentation of the development of Wesley's theology. Drawing on an extensive examination of the primary sources, and demonstrating an intimate knowledge of the different contexts and social locations in which Wesley's theology took place, John Wesley: A Theological Journey will be necessary reading for anyone wishing to understand the broad scope of the Methodist leader's theological development and contribution.
Call & Response: The Abingdon Guidebook for Worship and Preaching, Year A, 2025-2026
by R. DeAndre JohnsonAn essential source for planning throughout the Christian Year.Call and Response: The 2025-2026 Abingdon Guidebook for Worship and Preaching is a trustworthy partner for any pastor, worship planner, laity or staff involved in planning worship services or sermons for their church. It is rooted in the Christian calendar, rich with resources for Advent, Lent, Pentecost, and the other seasons and special days of the liturgical year. Each section provides the full text of all the calls to worship, responsive readings, offering invitations, benedictions, and other prayers and liturgies needed for worship services all year long.Beginning with Advent and moving through the Christian Year, the resource includes sermon development prompts based on thematic and lectionary approaches. Also included are suggestions for children’s messages and ideas for engaging all generations together in worship.Throughout, worship practitioners of every experience level will find sidebars with instructive material related to the meaning, history, and logistics. This resource is ideal for longtime pastors and people new to Christian worship planning.The volume is organized in two main parts: one provides material for planning along themes or topics, based on the Christian calendar; the other provides material for planning lectionary-based services.Features• Full texts of season-specific liturgy for lectionary-based worship• Full texts of liturgy for non-lectionary worship, rooted in the Christian Year• Texts and prompts for liturgy addressing special cases like trauma, natural disasters, current events, and patriotic days• Examples and prompts for sermon series based on general themes rooted in the Christian Year• Examples and prompts for sermons based on the lectionary texts• Includes liturgies for the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion• Teaching Moments throughout provide foundational information about the meaning, history, and logistics of worship• A wide and diverse pool of contributor voices• Material from ancient and contemporary sources
Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope
by Matthew L. SkinnerExperience Advent with the Scriptures that inspire Christmas.In Voices of Advent, Matthew L. Skinner leads readers through biblical texts and explores how they shape our lives and Christmas celebrations. We listen as Jesus promises to return to us in the future, to John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Messiah, to the faithful people and poets who anticipate the magnificence of Jesus’s birth, and to the angels and visionaries who praise God when Christmas dawns. Listen carefully to the Bible’s various perspectives that shape our preparations for Christmas; you’ll hear hope in all of them. Voices of Advent helps readers experience Advent not only as the start of the Christian Church Year, but also as the powerful overture that sets the tone for the incredible story of Jesus.In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.
Il Burattinaio
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickQUATTRO VITE APPARENTEMENTE DIVERSE COMINCIANO A DIPANARSI... E UNA PERSONA NE TIENE LE FILA. Lo scienziato del razzo Alla vigilia del lancio di un nuovo satellite, il fidanzato di Alanna Mendes, project manager della NASA, viene apparentemente ucciso in un incidente di pesca... per poi essere ritrovato sei mesi dopo nella Silicon Valley. Il genio del computer Quattro anni dopo essere stato catturato dalla Sicurezza Nazionale per aver violato il computer mainframe della NASA, Jay Alexei è ancora nella lista nera delle migliori università e aziende informatiche. Ora è un uomo cambiato e cerca disperatamente una seconda possibilità. Il mago della finanza Un tempo direttore finanziario di una banca internazionale di successo, oggi David Collier è un uomo distrutto che non può permettersi le costose cure per la rara malattia renale della figlia. Il sogno americano Quando un gruppo terroristico rapisce il figlio del magnate della tecnologia Steven Galvin, il miliardario è intrappolato in un incubo in cui nessuna somma di denaro può aiutarlo. "Si tratta di una commedia morale dal ritmo incalzante e ricca di azione, che cattura il pubblico dal momento in cui l'offerta viene fatta per la prima volta e non rallenta mai". "Questo libro è un esempio straordinario della qualità artistica del lavoro di Jan Coffey! È davvero un viaggio nella mente di un genio".
The British Hotel Through the Ages
by Mary Cathcart BorerThe first inns in Britain were built by the Romans, for the accommodation of road builders and government officials. Their history since then ranges from pilgrim hostels built by monasteries to coaching inns and palatial railway hotels. Throughout this book runs a rich vein of social history detailing the food, drink, furnishings and costs of British hotels. Travellers' tales, both British and foreign, from the sixteenth century onwards, are quoted at length, so that the book comes alive with first-hand impressions. We learn how some of the Regency Hotels of London came into being, such as Grillion's, where Louis XVIII stayed in 1814, and there are accounts of the early railway hotels, and the great provincial hotels of Britain's coast and countryside. Mary Cathcart Borer's study still provides a detailed historical perspective of her subject almost fifty years on from its first publication, while at the same time offering a glimpse of contemporary attitudes to the rapidly expanding British hotel trade in the 1970s.
Paul's Thorn in the Flesh: New Clues for an Old Problem
by Kenneth BerdingSolving the mystery of Satan's messenger Paul's enigmatic "thorn in the flesh" in 2 Corinthians has baffled interpreters for centuries. Many offer suggestions as to the identity of Satan's messenger; others despair that the puzzle is unsolvable. In Paul's Thorn in the Flesh: New Clues for an Old Problem, Kenneth Berding reopens the case. He follows a trail of clues that includes ancient beliefs about curses, details from Paul's letters, Jesus's own suffering, and the testimony of the earliest Christian interpreters. Berding offers twenty criteria—some familiar, others neglected—that any proposal must explain. While the usual suspects fall short, Berding suggests a new solution—one that satisfies all the evidence and gives us a fuller view of Paul. Far from an abstract puzzle, Paul's own suffering is relevant to Christians today. Paul's Thorn in the Flesh is an accessible study that casts new light on Pauline studies, first--century background, and theological and pastoral concerns.
The Becoming Room: Filming Bion's 'A Memoir of the Future'
by Meg Harris WilliamsThe contents of this book represent a series of experiments in dramatizing Bion's A Memoir of the Future, the primary one being an unfinished film begun in India in the 1980s and directed by Kumar Shahani, 'epic' artfilm maker, most of whose films have been produced in Hindi. The film was inspired and initiated by Bombay psychoanalyst Udayan Patel, and sponsored by the Roland Harris Educational Trust. The cast of actors included Jalal Agha, Tom Alter, Robert Burbage, Nicholas Clay, Neil Cunningham, Carol Drinkwater, Peter Firth, Nigel Hawthorne, Shona Morris, Jonathan Page (as a child), Angela Pleasence, Juliet Reynolds, and Alaknanda Samarth. The filmscript and a commentary are here included, together with a narrative poem written for Alaknanda Samarth who played the Ayah of Bion's childhood, and a playscript written for Tom Alter who played the Father. The play is due to be first performed in Bombay and Delhi in February 2016. An appendix reprints a psychoanalytic study of the Memoir by Donald Meltzer, who was closely involved in the production of the original film. The book is illustrated by screenshots from the film and the ebook contains video extracts.