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The Green New Deal from Below: How Ordinary People Are Building a Just and Climate-Safe Economy
by Jeremy BrecherA visionary program for national renewal, the Green New Deal aims to protect the earth’s climate while creating good jobs, reducing injustice, and eliminating poverty. Its core principle is to use the necessity for climate protection as a basis for realizing full employment and social justice. Jeremy Brecher goes beyond the national headlines and introduces readers to the community, municipal, county, state, tribal, and industry efforts advancing the Green New Deal across the United States. Brecher illustrates how such programs from below do the valuable work of building constituencies and providing proofs of concept for new ideas and initiatives. Block by block, these activities have come together to form a Green New Deal built on a strong foundation of small-scale movements and grassroots energy. A call for hope and a better tomorrow, The Green New Deal from Below offers a blueprint for reconstructing society on new principles to avoid catastrophic climate change.
Edmund J. James and the Making of the Modern University of Illinois, 1904-1920
by Winton U Solberg J. David HoevelerIn 1904, Edmund J. James inherited the leadership of an educational institution in search of an identity. His sixteen-year tenure transformed the University of Illinois from an industrial college to a major state university that fulfilled his vision of a center for scientific investigation. Winton U. Solberg and J. David Hoeveler provide an account of a pivotal time in the university’s evolution. A gifted intellectual and dedicated academic reformer, James began his tenure facing budget battles and antagonists on the Board of Trustees. But as time passed, he successfully campaigned to address the problems faced by women students, expand graduate programs, solidify finances, create a university press, reshape the library and faculty, and unify the colleges of liberal arts and sciences. Combining narrative force with exhaustive research, the authors illuminate the political milieu and personalities around James to draw a vivid portrait of his life and times. The authoritative conclusion to a four-part history, Edmund J. James and the Making of the Modern University of Illinois, 1904–1920 tells the story of one man’s mission to create a university worthy of the state of Illinois.
The Coit Tower Murals: New Deal Art and Political Controversy in San Francisco
by Robert W. ChernyCreated in 1934, the Coit Tower murals were sponsored by the Public Works of Art Project (PWAP), the first of the New Deal art programs. Twenty-five master artists and their assistants worked there, most of them in buon fresco, Nearly all of them drew upon the palette and style of Diego Rivera. The project boosted the careers of Victor Arnautoff, Lucien Labaudt, Bernard Zakheim, and others, but Communist symbols in a few murals sparked the first of many national controversies over New Deal art. Sixty full-color photographs illustrate Robert Cherny’s history of the murals from their conception and completion through their evolution into a beloved San Francisco landmark. Cherny traces and critiques the treatment of the murals by art critics and historians. He also probes the legacies of Coit Tower and the PWAP before surveying San Francisco’s recent controversies over New Deal murals. An engaging account of an artistic landmark, The Coit Tower Murals tells the full story behind a public art masterpiece.
The Organization of Journalism: Market Models and Practice in a Fraying Profession
by Patrick FerrucciNew business models have splintered journalists’ once-monolithic professional culture. Where the organization once had little sway in the newsroom, in today’s journalism ecosystem, owners and management influence newsgathering more than ever. Using rich interviews and participant observation, Patrick Ferrucci examines institutions with funding mechanisms that range from traditional mogul ownership and online-only nonprofits to staff-owned cooperatives and hedge fund control. The variations in market models have frayed the tenets of professionalization, with unique work cultures emerging from each organization’s focus on its mission and the implantation of its own processes and ethical guidelines. As a result, the field of American journalism no longer shares uniform newsgathering practices and a common identity, a break with the past that affects what information we consume today and what the press will become tomorrow. An inside look at a fracturing profession, The Organization of Journalism illuminates the institution’s expanding impact on newsgathering and the people who practice it.
The Silent Killer (DCI Jack Parker)
by Trevor Wood'SUPER-SMART AND HIGHLY ORIGINAL' - Doug Johnstone'BRILLIANT AND DEEPLY EVOCATIVE' - Graham Bartlett'AN EXCITING START TO A NEW SERIES' - Patricia Gibney'A WRITER AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME' - Robert RutherfordThe first in a Newcastle-set police procedural series with a twist. DCI Jack Parker has a secret. He has Early Onset Dementia and he will do anything and everything to keep it hidden from his peers and the criminals he's investigating.THE CLOCK IS TICKING. THERE'S NO ESCAPE.DCI Jack Parker has faced down hardened villains and raving, drug-addled lunatics. He's disarmed a machete-wielding psychopath and broken devastating news of a loved one's death more times than he can remember.With a serial killer stalking the Newcastle streets and one of his closest colleagues lying in the mortuary following a hit and run he thinks things are about as tough as they've ever been. But he should know that trouble always comes in threes.Jack is about to face the biggest challenge of his life, one that will end his career and destroy his family: Early Onset Dementia.As he does everything he can to hide his deteriorating condition from his family and colleagues, Jack believes that the serial killer is haunted by his childhood while his own memories are built on increasingly shifting sands.The race against time to save lives, including his own, has begun. Whilst staying within the realms of the police procedural genre, this cracking thriller will explore character in depth and with sensitivity, as well as with the author's trademark dark humour.
Mummy Said the F-Word: A totally laugh out loud page turner about having it all from top ten bestselling author
by Fiona Gibson'Oh my god I just loved this book... It made me laugh and cry and it was so, so very well written and witty and funny, especially the bits about her kids and their tantrums, so very true... Fab fab fab!!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cait is battling ever-present mum guilt, an ex-husband and an overflowing inbox. Can you blame her if she lets the F-word slip? Cait is a newly single mother of three. If keeping on top of the laundry wasn't enough, she now has her ex's new girlfriend to deal with. To make things worse, her writing career has descended into creating upbeat descriptions of personal hygiene products. So when she's offered a job on a magazine, she jumps at the chance. But she might be in over her head...Bambino is a glossy, weekly parenting bible aimed at yummy mummies. Cait will be the new agony aunt giving advice on how to be the perfect mother. At first, Cait relishes her new alter ego as an unflappable parent who rises above the chaos. But she soon she realises the people writing to her really do need her. Can Cait cut through the crap and give her fellow mums the help they actually need? A totally hilarious and heartfelt look at juggling motherhood, careers and relationships. Perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Alexandra Potter and Sophie Kinsella.Readers love Mummy Said the F-Word:'So funny! If you want to read a good book by a brilliant author that will make you laugh out loud, cry and exhale deeply with satisfaction then this is the book for you. I cannot say enough good things' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I really loved this book... Frankly if I'd been the mummy in the story, I would have been saying more than the F word at times. So very real, but also very funny. Highly recommended!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved it. Absolutely loved this book it relates to everyday life with children and partners. Made me laugh out loud as well as making me smile. Highly recommend this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely brilliant. Just the right mix of humour, romance and parenting reality. I found myself laughing out loud and shedding a tear. Easy to read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved it! Laugh out loud funny! Couldn't put it down! Funny and a great story!!!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An excellent read! At times inspiring, cringeworthy, edge-of-your-seat gripping, delightful, scary, hopeful, charming and exciting, this is a delightful read from start to finish!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bad Behaviour: A captivating tale of friendship, romance and revenge
by Sheila O'FlanaganAn irresistible tale of love, friendship and sweet revenge, perfect for readers of Cathy Kelly and Erica JamesDarcey and Nieve were best friends - until Nieve stole Aidan, the boy Darcey had fallen in love with while Nieve was travelling. Aidan was going to propose the very night Nieve caught his eye - Darcey had seen the ring.Over the next ten years, Darcey has been haunted by the memory of her humiliation. Nothing can heal the wound - no career success, no comfort her eccentric but loving family can offer, not even her (short-lived) marriage to Neil.And then the invitation arrives: to the wedding of Aidan and Nieve. She's seen neither of them since they left Ireland for life in the USA. They're coming home to have the wedding of a lifetime at Ireland's most expensive hotel.Will Darcey be there? Will there be fireworks? And can the past be put to rest at last?What readers are saying about Bad Behaviour:'Read it from cover to cover in two days and loved every minute. Excellent' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Amazing read, just loved this book . . . On par with Mave Binchey' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Wonderful and totally absorbing' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This author gets better with every book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
States of Play: How Sportswashing Took Over Football
by Miguel Delaney'Important, perfectly timed and hugely necessary.' - The Guardian'A must-read on how modern football works.' - Ian Wright'In this excellent investigation, Delaney reveals the ugly side of the beautiful game.' - Oliver Bullough'Brave, forensic and utterly gripping.' - Tom Holland'Majestic... the essential guide to how the people's game has become the plaything of the very rich and powerful.' - Jonathan Wilson______________________________The definitive account of how capitalism and the world's elite corrupted modern footballAs the 2022 World Cup in Qatar drew to a close, there was a bitter undercurrent to Argentina's triumph. Throughout the tournament, numerous allegations of sportswashing and financial misconduct had been made against the state of Qatar, moving what had previously been a smaller conversation into the worldwide spotlight. The question had been asked, who really owns and runs football? Journeying from Abu Dhabi to Newcastle, and onto London, Paris, Moscow and New York, journalist Miguel Delaney investigates the allegations of sportswashing and misconduct in the beautiful game. The result is a gripping account of how football has been taken over by the world's wealthiest businessmen, state-backed corporations, media tycoons and oil-rich oligarchs. From Neymar's £198 million transfer to Paris Saint-Germain and Abu Dhabi's construction empire in Manchester to failed Financial Fair Play constraints and the dawn of the European Super League, Miguel draws on exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to key stakeholders to produce an all-encompassing exposé of modern footballs highest echelons.Authoritative, riveting and eye-opening, States of Play reveals how football has become a tool for the world's elite.______________________________'Delaney's diligence and determination to hold authorities to account is the moral compass that the game needs.' - Andy Brassell'The most important football book of its generation.' - Jack Pitt-Brooke'An eye-opening and essential investigation into the forces shaping the world's most popular sport.' - Joshua Robinson & Jonathan Clegg'This book tackles the major issue affecting football today with fearlessness and forensic scrutiny. An important investigation for our times.' - Laurie Whitwell
Silencing Refugees’ Voices in Educational Practices: Perspectives on School Textbooks
by Menşure Alkiş Küçükaydin Hakan Ulum Ömer Gökhan UlumThis book foregrounds silenced voices by correlating refugee experiences with educational practices, while questioning how we address the educational rights of individuals affected by conflicts and wars. Accordingly, the book presents a novel perspective within the field of education. Within the context of the most prevalent educational instruments, textbooks, this work endeavors to highlight the muted perspectives of immigrants in education and make significant advances towards resolving this problem. Through extensive research and analysis of the relevant literature, the authors shed light on the challenges refugee students face in their educational trajectories and offer innovative suggestions for adopting more equitable and inclusive approaches within our educational systems. The book not only addresses an educational dilemma, but also emphasizes humanity's shared responsibility. Supporting the educational rights of refugees promotes not only their personal growth, but also more tolerant, compassionate, and sustainable societies. At the same time, this work promotes a critical comprehension of refugee experiences in education by presenting both problems and solutions to the readership. In this way, it demonstrates how a more equitable and egalitarian approach to education can be adopted and it ultimately encourages readers to adopt a broader perspective on the world, embracing humanitarian values and social responsibility.
Schizosaccharomyces pombe: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2862)
by Ruben C. PetreacaThis detailed volume explores techniques utilizing the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe, a powerful tractable model system for eukaryotic biology. The book begins with a section on microscopy and imaging, and it continues with chapters covering genome and plasmid editing, including the use of CRISPR/Cas9 technologies, as well as the analysis of DNA damage, repair, and recombination, and more. The volume also includes chapters with a focus on computational methods specific to the approaches. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Schizosaccharomyces pombe: Methods and Protocols serves as the ideal guide for researchers in the fission yeast community working with emerging technologies.
Into a Deeper Understanding of Evolutionary Computing: Volume 1 (Emergence, Complexity and Computation #50)
by Abdul Hanif Abdul Halim Swagatam Das Idris IsmailThis book delves into fundamental and advanced strategies for enhancing evolutionary and metaheuristic algorithms, focusing on the crucial balance between exploration and exploitation in search mechanisms. As technological advancements increase optimization complexity, effectively managing this balance becomes essential for achieving optimal solutions within reasonable computational resources. The book's distinctive structure organizes content according to optimization stages and processes, offering a comprehensive discussion of various approaches supported by extensive literature. The authors note a scarcity of literature addressing the trade-offs between exploration and exploitation with contemporary references, making this work particularly valuable. It aims to deepen the reader's understanding of evolutionary computing, emphasizing exploration, exploitation, and parameter control. It is relevant not only to algorithm developers and the evolutionary computation community but also to students and researchers across scientific disciplines. The book is designed to be accessible to those without extensive algorithm development backgrounds, providing theoretical and practical insights into optimization methods.
Probiotics as Live Biotherapeutics for Veterinary and Human Health, Volume 1: Functional Feed and Industrial Applications
by Birbal Singh Gorakh Mal Rajkumar Singh Kalra Francesco MarottaThis Volume 1 of a two-volume work provides an up-to-date overview of the latest advances in live biotherapeutics research. It focuses on key areas within probiotics and microbiome studies from the veterinary sciences including their translation into commercial applications. The book is divided into three sections, comprising (I) fundamentals about probiotic resources, (II) probiotics for veterinary health, with chapters on farm animals, pets, wildlife and aquaculture, and (III) industrial applications of probiotics. The broad spectrum of industry-relevant contributions makes this work a valuable resource for industry professionals as well as researchers in functional feed and food biotechnology, applied veterinary microbiology and gastroenterology. Presenting novel and evidence-based research, this volume will drive the commercial enterprise and meets the great demand for good probiotic products in the veterinary medical sector.
Probiotics as Live Biotherapeutics for Veterinary and Human Health, Volume 2: Functional Foods and Post-Genomics
by Birbal Singh Gorakh Mal Rajkumar Singh Kalra Francesco MarottaThis Volume 2 of a two-volume work provides an up-to-date overview of the latest advances in live biotherapeutics research, engineered and genome-edited probiotics. It focuses on key areas within probiotics and microbiome studies in human medicine, including their translation into commercial applications. The book is divided into three sections, comprising (I) biomedical and nutritional benefits of probiotics for human health, (II) post-genomic technologies in probiotics sciences and genome engineering, and (III) biosafety aspects and prospects of biotherapeutics. The broad spectrum of industry-relevant contributions makes this work a valuable resource for industry professionals as well as researchers in functional food and feed biotechnology, applied microbiology and gastroenterology. Presenting novel and evidence-based research, this volume will drive the commercial enterprise and meets the great demand for good probiotic products in the human medical sector.
Galileo and the Almagest, c.1589–1592: How Ptolemaic Astronomy Influenced Galileo’s Early Writings on Motion (Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology)
by Ivan MalaraThis book offers a groundbreaking exploration of Galileo Galilei’s engagement with the Almagest, Claudius Ptolemy’s second-century scientific work on the motions of stars and planetary paths. Contrary to the belief that Galileo had little interest in Ptolemaic astronomy, the author investigates whether Ptolemy influenced Galileo’s shift to Copernicanism, the theory that Earth and all other planets revolve around the Sun. This inquiry is pursued through a detailed examination of Galileo’s early writings on motion, namely the so-called De motu antiquiora (c. 1589–1592). By contextualizing Galileo’s initial reception of Ptolemy, the book reveals a fascinating historical backdrop, highlighting how the Almagest was intended to be read and studied in Galileo’s milieu during the last decades of the sixteenth century. The author challenges the conventional ‘Ptolemaic-Aristotelian’ label by showing that early Galileo adhered to a Ptolemaic, yet non-Aristotelian, cosmology supported by an Archimedean-like rationale. Additionally, the book underscores the often-overlooked impact of Theon of Alexandria’s commentary on the Almagest in the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century reception of Ptolemy, suggesting it as one of Galileo’s potential sources. Offering valuable insights for historians of science and early modern astronomy, this book illuminates Galileo’s intricate relationship with astronomical and philosophical ideas, emphasizing the need to re-examine his intellectual journey within a nuanced historical framework.
Principles and Paradoxes of Sports Economics: Contributions in Honor of Rodney Fort (Sports Economics, Management and Policy #26)
by Stefan SzymanskiThis book is a Festschrift in honor or Professor Rod Fort, one of the leading contributors to the emerging field of sports economics in the past half century. Professor Fort’s path-breaking research in the 1990s and 2000s both laid down an agenda for research in sports economics and popularized the application of economic analysis to sports issues for lay readers. The contributors to the volume are among the leading scholars in modern sports economics. They put issues highlighted in Professor Fort’s research in the context of current issues. Topics discussed include competitive balance and outcome uncertainty estimation, gender-wage discrimination in US professional soccer, and the paradox of fan loyalty.
On Elizabeth Bishop (Writers on Writers)
by Colm TóibínA compelling portrait of a beloved poet from one of today's most acclaimed novelistsIn this book, novelist Colm Tóibín offers a deeply personal introduction to the work and life of one of his most important literary influences—the American poet Elizabeth Bishop. Ranging across her poetry, prose, letters, and biography, Tóibín creates a vivid picture of Bishop while also revealing how her work has helped shape his sensibility as a novelist and how her experiences of loss and exile resonate with his own. What emerges is a compelling double portrait that will intrigue readers interested in both Bishop and Tóibín.For Tóibín, the secret of Bishop's emotional power is in what she leaves unsaid. Exploring Bishop&’s famous attention to detail, Tóibín describes how Bishop is able to convey great emotion indirectly, through precise descriptions of particular settings, objects, and events. He examines how Bishop&’s attachment to the Nova Scotia of her childhood, despite her later life in Key West and Brazil, is related to her early loss of her parents—and how this connection finds echoes in Tóibín&’s life as an Irish writer who has lived in Barcelona, New York, and elsewhere.Beautifully written and skillfully blending biography, literary appreciation, and descriptions of Tóibín&’s travels to Bishop&’s Nova Scotia, Key West, and Brazil, On Elizabeth Bishop provides a fresh and memorable look at a beloved poet even as it gives us a window into the mind of one of today&’s most acclaimed novelists.
Sustainable Cooperation for the Creation of Green Supply Chains Based on Environmental Technologies and Responsible Innovations (Sustainable Civil Infrastructures)
by Elena G. Popkova Olga V. Kaurova Alexander N. MaloletkoThis book is devoted to systematization of experience and identification of prospects for sustainable cooperation to create “green” supply chains based on environmentally friendly technologies and responsible innovations. The features of the organization and advantages of “green” supply chains based on environmentally friendly technologies and responsible innovations are substantiated. Sustainable cooperation as an innovation of the “Decade of Action” and its contribution to the creation of “green” supply chains are studied. The industry features of sustainable cooperation for the creation of “green” supply chains based on environmentally friendly technologies and responsible innovations are identified. The international experience of sustainable cooperation for the creation of “green” supply chains based on environmentally friendly technologies and responsible innovations is discussed. Recommendations to improve the use of environmentally friendly technologies and responsible innovations in sustainable cooperation to create “green” supply chains are proposed.
Ultrasound Protocol for Facial Aesthetics: A practical clinical guide
by Kathryn Malherbe Stefania RobertsThis book provides a systematic approach to facial ultrasound, using anatomical landmarks and targeting common facial muscles during aesthetic treatment. It also includes the most common clinical indications and complications found during aesthetic therapy. The various muscles have been grouped into the upper, mid and lower face and are also classified as either easy, intermediate or advanced in the level of experience a user requires to discern these muscles on ultrasound. High-frequency ultrasound in the field of radiology has progressed to other fields of medical treatment, most notably within aesthetic medicine in recent years. Facial ultrasound has been limited to the clinical assessment of varying skin conditions, as the diagnosis and treatment have been primarily based on dermatological assessment. Having said that, the recent increase in aesthetic treatment methods has led to a rising number of complications, risks, and poor outcomes. The singular use of surface anatomy and clinical presentation of a patient before fillers are used has proven to be limited in assessing the risks prior to treatment. For this reason, ultrasound of the face has allowed clinicians to develop a keen sense of vascular presence, asymmetry of muscles, and also to help determine the depth for needle-guided injections.
International Conference on Urban Climate, Sustainability and Urban Design (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #559)
by Bao-Jie He Deo Prasad Li Yan Ali Cheshmehzangi Gloria PignattaThis open access book is a proceeding of the International Conference on Urban Climate, Sustainability, and Urban Design in Mianyang (MYUCSUD). This work focuses on the latest thoughts, ideas, models, methods, solutions, and practices on urban climate mitigation and adaptation through sustainable planning and design, covering interdisciplinary topics in architecture, urban-rural planning, meteorology, building and construction engineering, material engineering, geographic sciences, public health, public administration, computer sciences, etc. This book can provide students and researchers from urban planning, urban design, urban meteorology, civil and construction engineering and urban governance with better understanding of urban climate sciences, innovative ideas, and tangible solutions.
El Poder de la Bendición Paternal: Vea sus hijos prosperar y cumplir su destino en Cristo
by Craig HillSon siete los momentos críticos en la vida en los cuales Dios quiere que cada persona reciba una impartición poderosa por parte de él. En los primeros seis momentos críticos Dios usa a los padres para bendecir a sus hijos y en el séptimo utiliza a los hijos adultos para impartir esta bendición de regreso a sus padres. La connotación de la palabra hebrea Baruch, significa "bendecir", es "capacitar a prosperar", por lo tanto, los padres que bendicen a sus hijos en estos primeros seis momentos críticos literalmente habilitan al niño a prosperar, mientras que los padres que, por falta de conocimiento fallan en no bendecir, pueden paralizar espiritual y emocionalmente al niño. Craig Hill responde a preguntas claves para cada momento crítico en la vida de un niño, incluyendo: · ¿Cuándo es el momento adecuado para bendecir? · ¿Cuáles son las posibles consecuencias de bendecir o de no bendecir? · ¿Cuál es el rol de los padres en cada bendición en un momento específoco? · ¿Cuáles son las herramientas prácticas para utilizar en la bendición? La bendición es una costumbre establecida por Dios y destinada a funcionar en todas las familias. El poder de la bendición paternal da a los lectores las herramientas prácticas mediante la cual pueden experimentar las bendiciones de transformación de Dios para ellos y sus familias.
Christianity and Culture: The Idea of a Christian Society and Notes Towards the Definition of Culture
by T. S. ElliotChristianity and Culture by T. S. Eliot is a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between religion, society, and cultural identity. This volume brings together two of Eliot’s influential essays, The Idea of a Christian Society and Notes Towards the Definition of Culture, offering readers an insightful examination of how faith shapes the moral and intellectual fabric of civilization.In The Idea of a Christian Society, Eliot argues that a society grounded in Christian principles fosters justice, community, and a shared sense of purpose. He reflects on the moral decay that can result from secularism and materialism, contending that cultural renewal requires the influence of faith in both personal and public life. For Eliot, Christianity offers not just spiritual salvation but also a framework for building a society where human flourishing is guided by moral truth and collective responsibility.In Notes Towards the Definition of Culture, Eliot delves into the meaning and purpose of culture, considering how religious belief, education, and tradition are interwoven with cultural development. He emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage and reflects on the role of Christianity in maintaining social coherence. Eliot also discusses the need for intellectual humility and openness to transcendence in the face of modern challenges.Together, these essays offer a compelling vision of culture as inseparable from religious values, inviting readers to reflect on the interplay between faith, tradition, and the common good. Christianity and Culture is essential reading for those interested in philosophy, theology, or cultural studies, offering timeless insights into how Christian belief can inform both individual lives and the broader society. Eliot’s work challenges modern readers to reconsider the role of faith in shaping not only personal values but also the cultural and moral direction of society.
Provisiones Para Tu Arforja: Reflexiones paa la intensa travesía de la vida
by Lourdes ToledoEl camino que recorre cada día está lleno de situaciones que pondrán a prueba su compromiso con Dios para perseverar en la honestidad e integridad de vida que él espera de usted. Viva de tal manera que sea digno de vivir con Jesús cara a cara y por la eternidad. Esto puede llegar a ser extremadamente difícil y escabroso, si usted no tiene los recursos adecuados. Al estudiar la Palabra de Dios con objetividad y conciencia, se puede entender que su viaje aquí no es más que un ensayo fugaz que lo calificará o descalificará para moverse a un nivel mas alto. Las reflexiones encontradas en este libro están destinadas a confrontarlo con principios y valores importantes que se encuentran en la Palabra de Dios. A través de analogías y experiencias personales de la carrera ministerial de Toledo, disfrutará de reflexiones breves pero interesantes que fortalecerán su espíritu. Cada una está inspirada en una porción de la Escritura, encontradas al comienzo de cada una de ellas. Si desea una mejor calidad de vida para usted y los suyos, le invitamos a explorar cuidadosamente las páginas, y más importante aún, a hacer de cada enseñanza parte de su diario vivir.
Oraciones Que Activan las Bendiciones: Experimente la protección, el poder y el favor de Dios en su vida y la de su familia
by John EckhardtOraciones para el bienestar, el favor y las bendiciones de Dios ¿Se siente frustrado con su vida? ¿Está luchando por lograr un cambio y por dejar de sentirse que se ha quedado dando vueltas en el mismo sitio? La clave es simplemente pedir. Pídale a Dios que lo bendiga. ¡Él siempre escucha y responde! Lleno de poderosas oraciones sobre abundancia, bienestar y favor, Oraciones que activan las bendiciones es definitivamente un recurso para... · Aprender a caminar en la bendición del pacto y la bendición de la obediencia · Escuchar la voz de Dios y ser bendecido· Acceder a las diferentes maneras de recibir la bendición de Dios Orar y confesar las Escrituras son dos de las armas más poderosas que tenemos en la vida. ¡Rompa los poderes de la oscuridad, y desate las bendiciones y el favor de Dios en su vida hoy mismo!
The Characteristic Differences of the Four Gospels
by Andrew JukesThe Characteristic Differences of the Four Gospels by Andrew Jukes is a thought-provoking exploration of the unique themes, perspectives, and purposes of the four canonical Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Jukes examines how each Gospel presents a distinct portrayal of the life, ministry, and identity of Jesus Christ, offering readers a richer understanding of the multifaceted nature of the Gospel message.Jukes argues that the differences between the Gospels are not contradictions but intentional variations that serve to highlight different aspects of Christ's mission and the nature of God’s work among humanity. He delves into the symbolic meaning behind each Gospel’s structure, tone, and emphasis, showing how they reflect different dimensions of Christ’s character: Matthew’s focus on Jesus as the Messiah and fulfillment of prophecy, Mark’s portrayal of the suffering servant, Luke’s emphasis on compassion and inclusiveness, and John’s theological insights into the divine nature of Christ.Throughout the book, Jukes reflects on how these differences are essential to the full expression of the Christian faith. He offers spiritual insights that encourage readers to see the Gospels not merely as historical accounts but as distinct lenses through which the mystery of Christ is revealed. His analysis invites readers to explore the spiritual depth and harmony within the Gospels, enhancing their appreciation for the diversity and unity found in Scripture.The Characteristic Differences of the Four Gospels is a valuable resource for students of the Bible, theologians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the New Testament. With clarity and reverence, Jukes provides fresh perspectives on familiar texts, inspiring readers to engage with the Gospels in new and meaningful ways. This book serves as both a study guide and a devotional tool, offering insights that remain relevant for those desiring to deepen their faith and knowledge of the life of Christ.
Three Degrees of Glory: A Discourse
by Melvin J. BallardThree Degrees of Glory: A Discourse by Melvin J. Ballard is an insightful and spiritually uplifting exploration of the Latter-day Saint (LDS) doctrine concerning the afterlife. Originally delivered as a sermon in 1922, Ballard’s discourse provides a detailed and heartfelt explanation of the three degrees of glory—the Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms—as revealed in LDS scripture, particularly Doctrine and Covenants 76.With clarity and compassion, Ballard describes the purpose of mortal life, the process of judgment, and the rewards that await individuals in the life to come, based on their faithfulness and personal choices. He explains the distinct characteristics and blessings of each kingdom, with the Celestial Kingdom representing the highest degree of glory, reserved for those who fully embrace Christ’s teachings and make sacred covenants. The discourse also touches on the opportunities for progression and redemption in the next life, reflecting God’s justice and mercy.Ballard emphasizes the importance of agency, repentance, and striving for spiritual growth, inspiring believers to align their lives with gospel principles. His words offer comfort and hope, reassuring listeners that God’s plan is one of love and fairness, allowing each soul to find peace and happiness according to their efforts and desires.This discourse has become a cherished part of LDS literature, often referenced for its eloquent explanation of complex theological concepts in a way that is accessible and relatable. Three Degrees of Glory serves as both a doctrinal guide and a source of personal encouragement, urging individuals to live with purpose and prepare for the eternal journey ahead.For those seeking to understand LDS beliefs about the afterlife or deepen their spiritual understanding, Ballard’s work remains an inspiring and influential message about God’s eternal plan for His children.