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Effective Manufacturing Consulting: Strategies for Success in a Dynamic Industry
by Philip J. GisiThis book covers the key aspects of manufacturing consulting, from identifying operational inefficiencies to implementing lean practices, improvement methodologies, and advanced technologies like automation and AI. With a focus on real-world activities and practical applications, the book outlines how consultants assess manufacturing processes, engage with clients, and develop actionable roadmaps for transformation.Readers will discover the consultant’s approach to enhancing production workflows, improving quality control, managing supply chains, and navigating complex challenges such as labor shortages, regulatory requirements, and shifting market demands. The book also delves into strategic decision-making, change management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the shop floor.With manufacturing undergoing so many changes, consultants must continuously develop their skills and stay current with trends. This book will also serve as a resource for both newcomers and seasoned consultants, offering advice on consulting techniques, industry knowledge, and building client relationships.This book is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource, offering a mix of traditional and cutting-edge knowledge tailored to the evolving needs of the industry. It provides the practical strategies consultants need to help manufacturers navigate present challenges and future opportunities, thereby enhancing their value to clients in an era of constant change.
The Change Agent’s Field Guide: Mastering the Intersections of Change Management and Continuous Improvement
by Kyle Bradley StoneWhile there are many books specific to change management or continuous improvement, there are few, if any, books that address the intersections between change management and continuous improvement. After 30+ years as a change agent implementing lean and process improvement, the author’s hypothesis on why continuous improvement efforts “stick” sometimes and other times not is that many leaders of these efforts fail to understand the importance of change management and the critical intersections between people and process improvement. He provides a blueprint or roadmap for leaders of continuous improvement (aka ‘change agents’) efforts on how to anticipate, manage, and measure change while engaging in continuous improvement. Managing these critical intersections is key to successful outcomes for both planned and unplanned change initiatives.This book helps anyone involved in leading continuous improvement within an organization better understand when to apply change management techniques necessary to achieve successful outcomes. Many continuous improvement efforts fail because those leading changes do not recognize when to pause and evaluate critical intersections needing change management tools. This book provides clear guidance on when to pause, what to do, and how to navigate these intersections successfully.In addition, this book provides a primer for those leading change on the foundations of change management and continuous improvement, an area often missed in their formal education.The reader learns how to plan change, manage people through change, measure change, and sustain change – all important aspects of being an effective change agent.
Security and Privacy of Cyber-Physical Systems: Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications (River Publishers Series in Digital Security and Forensics)
by Mohammad Hammoudeh Agbotiname Lucky Imoize Webert Montlouis Segun I. PopoolaThis book examines vulnerability threats and attack detection and mitigation, including the associated legal requirements, regulatory frameworks, and policies for enabling the security and privacy of cyber-physical systems. It provides researchers, academics, and practitioners with new insights into the real-world scenarios of deploying, applying, and managing security and privacy frameworks in modern cyber-physical systems.It addresses critical security and privacy concerns, including theoretical analysis, novel system architecture design and implementation, vulnerability discovery, analysis, mitigation, emerging application scenarios, experimental frameworks, and social and ethical dilemmas affecting all parties in cyber-physical systems. The book is an ideal reference for practitioners and researchers in cyber-physical systems, security and privacy, the Internet of Things, advanced cryptography, cyber defensive walls, industrial systems, and cyber threats. It is also a suitable textbook for graduate and senior undergraduate courses in these subjects.
The Moltenos of the Cape
by Selina MoltenoThis biography traces the extraordinary story of the Molteno family coming from an Anglo-Italian origin, whose legacy helped shape South African political and social life from the 19th century onward. At its centre stands Sir John Charles Molteno, the first prime minister of the Cape Colony, who fiercely defended South African interests against British colonial authority. Of his 19 children, five left a distinct imprint on history: Betty, a passionate political activist; Percy, a Liberal MP in the British Parliament; Charlie, a defender of Black voters’ rights; James, Speaker of both the Cape and Union parliaments; and Barkly, a naval commander at the Battle of Jutland. Spanning continents and generations, the book chronicles their shared fight against racism, imperialism, and segregation—long before such ideas gained wider currency. A timely account of a remarkable family committed to justice, reform, and public service.Appeals to readers of political history, African studies, and biography, offering rare insights into a family that worked to unify and uplift a fractured society.The subject matter also includes: Introduces the rich historical biography of a multigenerational South African family with Anglo-Italian roots and deep political impact. Provides timely and inspiring narrative of anti-racism, reform, and public service. Includes major political and historical figures: from Sir John Charles Molteno to members of the British Parliament and leaders in the Cape and Union governments. Explores global and local history, including British imperialism, African resistance, women’s rights, and naval warfare. Offers rare insights into a family that worked to unify and uplift a fractured society Print editions not for sale in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Big Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Sixteen Great Works of Speculative Fiction
by Ellen Datlow&“Ellen Datlow is the queen of anthology editors in America.&”—Peter Straub From multi-award–winning anthologist Ellen Datlow, The Big Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy features groundbreaking works from some of the most distinctive voices in speculative fiction. Set in far futures, the near past, or alternate realities; infused with elements of horror, mystery, and mysticism; and featuring aliens, ghosts, and people from history, these imaginative and innovative tales explore the human condition in a variety of situations that reflect the society of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Stories include: &“The Elephant Ironclads&” by Jason Stoddard &“Ardent Clouds&” by Lucy Sussex &“Gather&” by Christopher Rowe &“Sonny Liston Takes the Fall&” by Elizabeth Bear &“North American Lake Monsters&” by Nathan Ballingrud &“All Washed Up While Looking for a Better World&” by Carol Emshwiller &“Special Economics&” by Maureen F. McHugh &“Aka St. Mark&’s Place&” by Richard Bowes &“The Goosle&” by Margo Lanagan &“Shira&” by Lavie Tidhar &“The Passion of Azazel&” by Barry N. Malzberg &“The Lagerstätte&” by Laird Barron &“Gladiolus Exposed&” by Anna Tambour &“Daltharee&” by Jeffrey Ford &“Jimmy&” by Pat Cadigan &“Prisoners of the Action&” by Paul McAuley and Kim Newman &“Declaring that short stories are the heart and soul of fantastical fiction, prolific and venerable editor Datlow collects 16 impressive original stories in this unthemed anthology.&” —Publishers Weekly &“The book emphasizes [Datlow&’s] embrace of the widest possible assortments of voices and ideas.&” —Booklist &“Datlow&’s keen eye for talent results in a sumptuous and engaging collection of narrative gems from speculative fiction&’s cutting edge&” —Booklist * *Previously published as The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Aroma Alchemy: Essential Oils for Mind, Body and Home
by Holly BrandenbergerThe most comprehensive book for those exploring essential oils for the first time, packed with fragrant recipes and science-based advice from an aromatherapist with a following of over 1 million.Discover the science behind scents, with more than 100 fragrant recipes for mind, body and home in this beautiful lifestyle book written by a certified aromatherapist.Smell is the most powerful of our senses – we can recognize almost 1 trillion different smells. Certified aromatherapist, registered nurse and Instagram sensation Holly Brandenberger gives us the knowledge and tools to harness the power of scent, showing how every-day aromatherapy can be used for holistic health and wellbeing.This book is packed full of Holly&’s thorough research on how and why aromatherapy works, advice for inhalation and topical application, safety notes and 100+ recipes. Content includes:scents for sleep, stress, sadness, intimacy and focusproducts for the skin, hair and bodyremedies for headaches, colds, nausea, hormone support and first aidhome recipes such as pet deoderizer, laundry scent and bug spraydirectory of essential oils and their useswhat to grow in an aromatherapy gardenhow to create perfumecarrier oil guide and dilution adviceeffective substitutions.Essential reading for anyone interested in a life enriched with wonderful scents.
Clementine Crane Prefers Not To: A Novel
by Kristin BairFor fans of Maria Semple, Clementine Crane is a one-woman whirlwind, managing every aspect of her family&’s life—until she hits her breaking point. In this quirky and heartfelt novel, author Kristin Bair explores family, community, and womanhood with sharp wit and keen insight.Clementine Crane has a few things on her plate: She keeps the peace, picks up the slack, and always puts everyone else first. But when her first hot flash strikes, perimenopause sends her into a tailspin. Between a husband who can&’t navigate a revolving door without her, three kids who treat her as their fixer, and a career stuck in neutral, Clementine begins to wonder: When is enough enough?Overwhelmed and fed up, Clementine takes a stand—one small refusal at a time. She goes on strike, ditching obligations, setting boundaries, and venting her frustrations on social media. When her raw, hilarious, and unexpectedly poignant videos go viral, Clementine finds herself at the heart of a movement she never saw coming.Clementine can&’t stay on strike forever, but can she let a few things fall through the cracks—before she cracks again? Speaking to the emotional, and often invisible, labor that so many women bear, Clementine Crane finally asks: When does it become too much?
Hello, World! Baking (Hello, World!)
by Jill McDonaldFamilies who bake together will love this super-sweet nonfiction book from the bestselling series Hello, World! A great gift for the holiday baking season!Kids can learn all about the joys of baking in this cheerful and informative book—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. ("The yellow circle in the middle of an egg is called a yolk.")Told in easy-to-understand terms alongside bright illustrations of baking utensils, ingredients, and treats such as pies, cupcakes, bread, and cookies, this book makes learning easy for little ones and offers useful prompts to help adults engage with the reader on each page.It's a perfect way to bring the love of baking into the busy world of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series:Solar System • Weather • Backyard Bugs • Birds • Dinosaurs • My Body • How Do Apples Grow? • Ocean Life • Moon Landing • Pets • Arctic Animals • Construction Site • Rainforest Animals • Planet Earth • Reptiles • Cars and Trucks • Music • Baby Animals • On the Farm • Garden Time • Planes and Other Flying Machines • Rocks and Minerals • Snow • Let's Go Camping • School Day • Bedtime • From Seed to Pumpkin • Rockets and Other Space Machines • Baking
Decisions: Studying and Supporting People Facing Hard Choices
by Baruch FischhoffA lively, authoritative insider&’s account of how we make decisions and how decision-making research has developed over the last half century.Decisions describes the evolution of decision science (also called behavioral decision research and related to behavioral economics) through its application to challenging personal and public policy decisions, since the inception of the field.Baruch Fischhoff covers all major topics in basic research, including how people create options, determine what matters to them, evaluate their chances of achieving those goals, and engage their emotions. He shows how those processes play out in an exceptionally wide variety of decisions regarding health, safety, the environment, disasters, and national security, among other topics. He also examines how decision-making abilities vary across individuals and across the lifespan, as well as the ethics and politics of how research is conducted and its results are shared and applied.
The Bears' Christmas (Beginner Books)
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainJoin Brother and Papa Bear on a silly and snowy Christmas adventure in this charming Berenstain Bears Beginner Book, perfect for early readers! Available as an ebook for the first time ever, with the original classic cover!Papa Bear wants to teach Brother Bear how to sled, skate, and ski, but he&’s a little out of practice, leading to some funny mishaps along the way. It&’s the best Christmas ever, filled with silly bellyflops, triumphant figure eights, and plenty of snowy fun!With vibrant illustrations and simple rhyming text, this book is perfect for little ones learning to read on their own. A whole new generation will be eager to read this classic family favorite that has been unavailable for decades.Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children.
Christmas Day Cheer (Little Golden Book)
by Deb AdamsonIt's almost Christmas Day and a family of adorable mice happily prepare for their favorite holiday in this delightful rhyming Little Golden Book.Hip hip hooray for Christmas Day! Join an adorable little mouse family as they get ready for the most magical day of the year. They decorate their home, choose the perfect tree, bake treats, wrap gifts, and much more. With charming illustrations and fun rhyming text, this is the perfect Little Golden Book to share with little ones this holiday season!
An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder: A Novel
by K. ValentinA wannabe witch tries to break a curse on a clueless client in this laugh-out-loud debut, for fans of queer romantic fantasy by T. J. Klune and Tamsyn Muir. Mateo Borrero has 99 problems—and all of them hinge on his missing bruja mother and the demon she trapped inside his body.Mateo's mother forbade him from ever using magic, but now that she&’s gone, magic&’s his only marketable skill, and he&’d really like an exorcism—which costs money he doesn&’t have. What&’s the harm in making a quick buck by calling himself an Occult Specialist and chanting a few half-remembered spells in his crappy Spanish?Enter Topher, a naive nepo baby with a curse that keeps killing people around him. Most importantly, he&’s rich and too clueless to clock that Mateo—and his (absolutely-not-the-assistant) astral projecting best friend Ophelia—have never actually had a client before. Lifting Topher&’s bad luck curse should be simple, but as luck would have it, nothing is simple, and Topher–who Mateo sort of, kind of likes–might be at the center of a deadly magical conspiracy. To make matters worse, the more magic Mateo does, the stronger the demon inside him grows and the more he wants to eat people. But would caving to the urges of an ancient evil really be that bad if it helps him get a payday?Legends and Lattes meets A Grim Reaper&’s Guide to Catching a Killer in this hilarious and charming queer romantic fantasy readers won&’t want to miss.
System Programming in Linux: A Hands-On Introduction
by Stewart WeissLearn to write real Linux software—not just run it.Most programmers never learn how Linux really works. Why? Because system programming is rarely taught, and the tools can be intimidating without the right guidance. As a result, many developers stick to high-level languages and frameworks—writing code that runs on Linux without understanding how it interacts with Linux.In today&’s world, that&’s not enough to stand out. Especially as more companies turn to AI to write their software, the question becomes: How do you stay relevant in an AI-driven world? You learn how things really work.If you&’ve ever wondered how processes are created, how memory and files are managed, or how programs communicate in a Unix environment, System Programming in Linux will make it all make sense.This is a hands-on guide to writing software that interfaces directly with the Linux operating system. You&’ll go beyond shell commands and abstractions to understand what the kernel is doing—and how to leverage it through your own code. Rather than telling you how to solve each problem, Professor Stewart N. Weiss guides you through the process of discovering the solution yourself.Start with the core concepts of Unix and Linux, then work your way up to advanced topics like process control, signals, interprocess communication, threading, and non-blocking I/O. Each chapter includes conceptual diagrams, annotated source code, and practical projects to help you immediately apply what you&’ve learned.You&’ll explore topics such as:The structure of Unix and Linux operating systems—and why it mattersUsing system calls to create and manage processesThe mechanics of signals, timers, and interprocess communicationUsing synchronization tools to write multithreaded programsInteracting with filesystems, devices, and terminalsBuilding text-based user interfaces using ncursesDeveloping programs that are robust, efficient, and portableAt Hunter College, Professor Weiss built the course this book is based on, and he has helped thousands of students go from confusion to confidence in his over 40 years of teaching programming. His clear, conversational style; technical depth; and focus on real-world application make this one of the most approachable and powerful system programming books available.As Linux continues to dominate development, server, and embedded environments, understanding the system behind your software isn&’t just helpful; it&’s essential.Whether you&’re a student, developer, or sysadmin, this book gives you the tools to work directly with Linux and the insight to understand what&’s really happening under the hood.
Gantz Omnibus Volume 12 (Gantz)
by Hiroya OkuHiroya Oku&’s Gantz reaches its apocalyptic conclusion!A stunning adult epic of mind-blowing science fiction, gut-wrenching body horror, and eye-popping eroticism, Gantz has sold over 15 million copies in Japan and inspired three feature films and an anime TV series. This value-priced collection features 856 pages of shock and awe!While the truce with the alien invaders crumbles, Gantz warrior Kei races to save his beloved Tae aboard the alien mothership before the goliath vessel is consumed in the rapidly spreading destruction. But beyond Tae&’s desire to reunite with Kei is her hope that Kei can prevent a Gantz-led genocide of the aliens!Collects Gantz volumes 34, 35, 36, and 37.For mature audiences
Yoga as Embodied Resistance: A Feminist Lens on Caste, Gender, and Sacred Resilience in Yoga History
by Anjali RaoWhat does yoga have to do with caste, gender, and power? This groundbreaking work explores how yoga can be a vital path to resistance, agency, and collective liberation.Yoga as Embodied Resistance illuminates the essential—but often unseen—relationships between caste and gender in yoga. Bridging scholarship, history, and cultural analysis, yoga educator and practitioner Anjali Rao exposes how caste oppression, patriarchy, and colonization impact contemporary practice, and offers readers radical ways to re-envision a yoga grounded in liberation, inquiry, discernment, and even dissent.Rao calls upon us to realize the work of co-creating a compassionate and courageous world, uplifting the stories of women and gender-expansive people who confront caste and gender dominance. The stories, or kathas, reflect different parts of yoga history from the Upanishads, the Puranas, and the Bhakti renaissance—and highlight the seismic shifts in consciousness about the potential of spiritual teachings for social change. She explores:Foundational histories of yoga, caste, and HinduismThe tensions among yoga, nationalism, anticolonialism, and IndigeneityThe impacts and intersections of yoga, gender, caste, and cultureBrahminical appropriation and its relationship to eros, spirituality, and loving devotionSanskritization, vernacularization, and the impact of patriarchy on bodily expressionBhakti as a subversive tool of personal agency and anticolonial resistanceWith provocative chapters like &“Is Yoga Hindu?&” and a foreword from Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Rao&’s work is both an invitation and a force of nature that lights up the path of yoga toward brighter, just, and more liberated futures.
The Sage Encyclopedia of Education and Gender
by Sherry L. Deckman Elizabeth E. BlairGender is a prominent and often-contested issue in educational settings across the globe. While understandings of gender and academic and professional potential, roles and expectations, and opportunities and abilities have greatly expanded over the past century in various contexts, schools remain sites of intense conflict around definitions of gender and gendered access and expression. For example, in the US there is growing public backlash against recognizing gender diversity in schools, with educators being called to make their teaching more inclusive, while schools debate what representations are permissible and parents bring legal action against school districts over recognizing students’ chosen gender expression. Furthermore, educational access and outcomes have nuanced gendered patterns to which educators and educational researchers must be attentive. For example, in India, growing literacy rates among youth now show gender parity, while across age groups men show higher literacy rates than women. In Afghanistan, girls have recently been restricted from attending school. Globally, school attendance among youth who menstruate is reduced because of lack of access to menstrual health products. In the US (and many Western countries), women are more likely to graduate high school and college than men, with the US showing the greatest degree attainment disparities between women and men of color. However, US women still advance in STEM fields at persistently lower rates than men, a pattern contrasted by the rapid rise of women earning the majority of STEM degrees in China. These examples begin to show the nuance of gendered educational patterns, with perspectives growing in complexity as our understandings of gender shift and change, moving beyond the traditional gender binary. Yet, despite rapid changes in gendered educational patterns and in how education scholars conceptualize and study gender, the field lacks a recent, comprehensive resource text. This two-volume encyclopedia, a unique compendium on gender and education with an expansive and inclusive approach, will address this urgent need. Featuring a broad range of 250-300 well-researched, short articles written by global experts in the field, this much-needed guide will be an essential, first-stop resource for students and scholars exploring issues of gender and education, as well as educators caught in a rapidly changing and nuanced field. A central strength of this encyclopedia will be its broad, nuanced, and inclusive exploration of gender. Entries will explore topics of gender and education comprehensively, through an intersectional lens, covering issues of gender equity, identity, and inclusivity in education that impact women, girls, men, boys, trans, genderqueer, and nonbinary people. As education is an interdisciplinary field, the Encyclopedia will draw from perspectives in sociology, anthropology, psychology, policy studies, leadership, philosophy, history, economics, law, curriculum studies, public health, race & ethnic studies, and women, gender, & queer studies.
STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom
by Jacie MaslykEmpower creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in your classroom! As STEAM and Making become essential components of fostering student readiness for career, college, and beyond, this new edition of STEAM Makers offers innovative ways to integrate creativity, technology, and hands-on problem-solving into daily practice. With a renewed focus on emerging technologies, environmental sustainability, and a global perspective, STEAM Makers provides educators with fresh approaches to cultivating students’ curiosity, innovation, and discovery skills. Readers will gain actionable strategies, from designing student-centered makerspaces to connecting with local and global partners, and learn from inspiring success stories from classrooms worldwide. This updated resource includes: Case studies, vignettes, and photographs of projects Practical and ready-to-use activities and STEAM Maker Starters Integration of emerging technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence to foster 21st-century skills An expanded focus on ensuring equitable and inclusive opportunities for all With STEAM Makers, educators will gain the tools to inspire meaningful learning experiences that drive curiosity, creativity, and engagement. By fostering a mindset of exploration and design, educators can empower their students to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
A New School Leadership Architecture: A Four-Level Framework for Reimagining Roles
by Lindsay WhortonCreate the schools our students deserve with a new model for school leadership. The challenges facing education leaders, such as underprepared teachers, growing educator burnout, and increasing complexities of school operations, have pushed traditional leadership models to their limits. A New School Leadership Architecture introduces a bold strategy to reimagine school leadership by shifting from lone-hero narratives to collaborative, well-defined roles that empower leaders at every level of the system. Drawing on more than a decade of educational research, Lindsay Whorton introduces a four-level model—Team Members, Team Leaders, Bridge Leaders, and School Leaders—that offers a coherent approach to transform the way schools are run. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, aspiring leader, or school administrator, this book equips educators to: Redesign how leadership roles are structured to meet evolving school needs Implement change effectively using practical exercises, planning templates, and real-life examples Grow into new leadership roles with step-by-step guidance on shifting skills, time applications, and professional identities Every student deserves access to an exceptional education, and every school requires a dynamic leadership structure to make that possible. A New School Leadership Architecture delivers a revolutionary framework that supports teachers, empowers future leaders, and prioritizes student success.
Historic Documents of 2024 (Historic Documents)
by Heather KerriganPublished annually since 1972, Historic Documents provides an unparalleled collection of primary sources that chronicle the most significant events of each year in the United States and around the world. Each edition features 60 to 70 original background narratives and more than 100 primary source documents—including official reports, speeches, legislation, court decisions, testimony, and more. Known for its exceptional editorial quality, the series offers expertly written context for each document, making primary source research accessible and meaningful. Organized chronologically, the volume covers key developments across a wide range of areas including politics, the economy, labor, international affairs, rights and justice, health, science, environment, and national security. A comprehensive introductory essay situates the year’s events, while full-source citations, a detailed thematic table of contents, and cross-references to the past decade of volumes enhance usability for researchers, educators, and students alike.
Adult Bible Studies Winter 2025-2026 Student
by Betsy HaasGrow your faith. Transform your life.Cultivate a deeper relationship with God through Adult Bible Studies. Each weekly lesson provides background and focal Scriptures, key verses, and doctrinally sound and relevant biblical interpretation and application, all presented in a readable font size. Annual plans provide comprehensive coverage of the Bible, including special lessons during the church seasons of Advent and Christmas, as well as Lent and Easter. They also offer suggestions for developing spiritual practices such as prayer, worship, community, and service, among others. Adult Bible Studies is a reliable companion and guide for learning and growing in the Christian faith.Winter 2025-2026 Theme: Light. Life. Salvation.For our winter quarter, Adult Bible Studies will be considering two major questions: Who is Jesus? Who are we? These lessons and Scriptures around the theme of “Light. Life. Salvation.” will build up our faith and deepen our relationship with God as our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. The writer of the student book is Betsy Haas. With the help of the Adult Bible Studies Teacher/Commentary Kit and DVD, your group will come to understand that it’s not just about learning - it’s about living out biblical teachings.Visit AdultBibleStudies.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter to automatically receive the FREE Current Events Supplement and other information about these resources and more!This resource, endorsed by the Curriculum Resources Committee of The United Methodist Church, offers a year-round, weekly Bible study plan for Sunday school classes and other small groups.
Daily Bible Study Winter 2025-2026
by Sue Mink Gregory M. Weeks Amy SigmonLet God’s Word become the foundation of your day.Rediscover the beauty of Scripture and deepen your faith with Daily Bible Study. Perfect for busy individuals, this thoughtfully designed resource fits seamlessly into your day, offering everything you need on a single page. Each daily devotion includes a Scripture reference, a relatable faith-based question, a practical explanation of the passage, and a heartfelt prayer to guide your reflection.Let’s face it, studying the Bible can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting or feeling isolated in your spiritual practice, building a meaningful connection with Scripture can seem like a challenge. That’s why Daily Bible Study was created—to make your time in God’s Word approachable, inspiring, and impactful.The themes spanning 4–5 weeks in this quarterly resource, aligned with the liturgical calendar, will help you uncover the richness of the Bible’s overarching story and explore the nuances of individual passages without feeling lost. Each theme is brought to life by a single author, ensuring it feels cohesive, personal, and clear. Over time, you’ll feel like you’re connecting with an old friend who understands your spiritual walk and encourages your growth.Whether you’re seeking a consistent devotional habit or a fresh, guided approach to Scripture, this resource helps you experience God intimately, strengthen your spirit, and focus on meaningful growth.Winter 2025-2026 Theme: Light. Life. Salvation.For our winter quarter, Daily Bible Study will be considering two major questions: Who is Jesus? Who are we? These lessons and Scriptures around the theme of “Light. Life. Salvation.” will build up our faith and deepen our relationship with God as our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. The writers are Sue Mink, Amy Sigmon, and Gregory M. Weeks.While this is a product for individuals, it also serves as an excellent companion resource for those using the Adult Bible Studies curriculum with their small groups.The Curriculum Resources Committee of The United Methodist Church endorses this resource.
Adult Bible Studies Winter 2025-2026 Teacher/Commentary Kit
by Cokesbury Rhoda E. PrestonGrow your faith. Transform your life.The Kit includes a teacher’s book and a commentary that supplements and complements the Adult Bible Studies student book.The teacher’s book provides biblical background, exposition, and suggestions for leading weekly group discussions and nurturing spiritual practices among class members. Small group leaders, teachers, and facilitators—both seasoned and just starting—love the easy-to-use format and the wealth of information provided to prepare for each week’s discussion.Based on the trusted Abingdon Basic Bible Commentary, the Concise Commentary provides expert biblical commentary for the focal Bible passages used in Adult Bible Studies. The commentary includes each Sunday’s focal Bible passages, unit introductions, and expert commentary on each passage. Plus, you can pronounce everything correctly with the included pronunciation guide for Bible names and places.Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your preparation and teaching with the help of the Adult Bible Studies Teacher Book and Concise Commentary!Cultivate a deeper relationship with God through Adult Bible Studies. Each weekly lesson provides background and focal Scriptures, key verses, and doctrinally sound and relevant biblical interpretation and application, all presented in a readable font size. Annual plans provide comprehensive coverage of the Bible, including special lessons during the church seasons of Advent and Christmas, as well as Lent and Easter. They also offer suggestions for developing spiritual practices such as prayer, worship, community, and service, among others. Adult Bible Studies is a reliable companion and guide for learning and growing in the Christian faith.Winter 2025-2026 Theme: Light. Life. Salvation.For our winter quarter, Adult Bible Studies will be considering two major questions: Who is Jesus? Who are we? These lessons and Scriptures around the theme of “Light. Life. Salvation.” will build up our faith and deepen our relationship with God as our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. The writer of the student book is Rhonda Preston. With the help of the Adult Bible Studies Teacher/Commentary Kit and DVD, your group will come to understand that it’s not just about learning - it’s about living out biblical teachings.Visit AdultBibleStudies.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter to automatically receive the FREE Current Events Supplement and other information about these resources and more!This resource, endorsed by the Curriculum Resources Committee of The United Methodist Church, offers a year-round, weekly Bible study plan for Sunday school classes and other small groups.
Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey through the Space-Time Continuum
by Michael J FoxA poignant, heartfelt and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J Fox brought two iconic roles to life simultaneously - Alex Keaton in Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future. Here is the amazing true story, as only Michael J Fox can tell it ...In early 1985, Michael J. Fox was one of the biggest stars on television. His world was about to get even bigger, but only if he could survive the kind of double duty unheard of in Hollywood. Fox's days were already dedicated to rehearsing and taping the hit sitcom Family Ties, but then the chance of a lifetime came his way. Soon, he committed his nights to a new time-travel adventure film being directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg, Back to the Future. Sitcom during the day, movie at night - day after day, for months.Fox's nightly commute from a soundstage at Paramount to the back lot at Universal Studios, from one dream job to another, would become his own space-time continuum. It was in this time portal that Alex P. Keaton handed the baton to Marty McFly while Michael J. Fox tried to catch a few minutes of sleep. Alex's bravado, Marty's flair, and Fox's comedic virtuosity all swirled together to create something truly special.In Future Boy, Fox tells the remarkable story of playing two landmark roles at the same time - a slice of entertainment history that's never been told. Using new interviews with the cast and crew of both projects, the result is a vividly drawn and eye-opening story of creative achievement by a beloved icon.Excerpts and quotes from Back to the Future, Copyright 1985 Universal City Studios, Inc., Courtesy of Universal Studios Licensing LLC
Remain: A supernatural love story from the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth Sense
by Nicholas Sparks M. Night ShyamalanA one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection - an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth Sense.When New York architect Tate Donovan arrives in Cape Cod to design his best friend's summer home, he is hoping to make a fresh start. Recently discharged from an upscale psychiatric facility where he was treated for acute depression, he is still wrestling with the pain of losing his beloved sister. Sylvia's deathbed revelation - that she can see spirits who are still tethered to the living world, a gift that runs in their family - sits uneasily with Tate, who struggles to believe in more than what reason can explain. But when he takes up residence at a historic bed-and-breakfast on the Cape, he encounters a beautiful young woman named Wren who will challenge every assumption he has about his logical and controlled world.Tate and Wren find themselves forging an immediate connection, one that neither has ever experienced before. But Tate gradually discovers that below the surface of Wren's idyllic small-town life, hatred, jealousy and greed are festering, threatening their fragile relationship just as it begins to blossom. Tate realizes that in order to free Wren from an increasingly desperate fate, he will need to unearth the truth about her past before time runs out . . . a quest that will make him doubt whether we can ever believe the stories we tell about ourselves, and the laws that govern our existence. Love - while transformative - can sometimes be frightening.A story about the power of transcendent emotion, Remain asks us all: Can love set us free not only from our greatest sorrows, but even from the boundaries of life and death?
Why Brains Need Friends: The neuroscience of social connection - and why we all need more
by Ben Rein'An exquisite book that reminds us our minds aren't soloists but symphony players: we are wired for connection.'."-David Eagleman, PhD, author of Incognito and Livewired'A must-read for anyone who wants to feel better and live longer, one conversation at a time!' - Dr. Karan Rajan, author of This Book May Save Your LifeFrom your morning coffee order, to weaving through passengers on the train, sitting through tense work meetings, riding in a packed elevator, attending a happy hour with colleagues, or relaxing on the couch with family, every day is filled with social interactions that nurture and support your brain's health. Whether mundane or extraordinary, they collectively make up the 'social diet' that you feed your brain, that influences your well-being, shapes your experience, and, done right, even lengthens your life.In an age of isolation, WHY BRAINS NEED FRIENDS is a neuroscience-backed guide to social interactions, drawing insights from the world of science to help you understand the biology behind your relationships, reconsider the value of companionship, and build a healthier, happier, and more connected life. It's not just what you feed your brain that matters - it's who.