This book describes how an ordinary high school set about incorporating accelerated learning into its teaching practices and policies. Headteacher Derek Wise provides a macro view of the process, discussing the changes made across the whole school. Head of Science, Mark Lovatt, provides a micro view, looking at ways to use accelerated learning in the classroom. Their experiences provide useful reading for any school wishing to improve the learning quality of its students. Several case studies are included to show how accelerated learning techniques can be applied to different subjects.
The author draws the reader into a fascinating journey of the Bible: Why is God, God? Why does a God who is good allow evil, pain, and suffering? Have you ever wondered what happens when you die? Which is true: free will or predestination? Why is the Trinity so confusing? Does everyone have a guardian angel? Did God create Satan and demons? Why are there errors and contradictions in the Bible? How can ice core samples from Antarctica be 2.7 million years old (a scientific fact), if God created the universe a mere 6,000 years ago? Why do people of European or Asian background have 1 to 2% of Neanderthal DNA (a scientific fact), if Neanderthals lived 40,000 to 600,000 years ago? Discover why Christians can believe the Big Bang theory without being labelled a heretic. Learn why Intelligent Design is absolutely true, while Darwinian evolution is a huge lie. Find out why science will never explain the origin of human consciousness. What was the "Star of Bethlehem" that led the three wise men to the very spot where Jesus was born? Is it possible God created life on other planets? Forget "faulty theology," learn what the Bible actually says about end-time events, such as the Second Coming of Christ, the Rapture, the Antichrist & False Prophet, Armageddon, and Judgement Day. What is the real purpose of the Millennium, when Christ rules all the nations on earth from Jerusalem for 1,000 years? Why does the Bible say God's people live in "New Jerusalem" on earth during eternity; don't believers live in Heaven? Why does the Bible say "the vile" live outside New Jerusalem during eternity; don't wicked people live in Hell? What is the truth about Heaven & Hell? And what do we do during eternity anyway? To end the book are 365 inspirational, yet thought-provoking quotes by C.S. Lewis, Charles Spurgeon, R.A Torrey, John Wesley and many others to help us all "Live Well.
Aimed at young people in churches or schools, this work presents a collection of Bible-based sketches, written to involve a number of performers. Lively and humorous, these creative drama scripts use a wide variety of styles and settings presenting Christian messages.
One of a series of topical books on historical subjects, The Cold War aims to examine all relevant aspects from 1945 to the present in their global entirety. This publication is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and conceptual understanding of students.
Sensitive to both literary form and theological content, Derek Kidner introduces Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes, explaining their basic character and internal structure. He also summarizes and evaluates the wealth of modern criticism focused on each book. Looking at all three books together, Kidner shows how their many voices compare, contrast and ultimately give a unified view of life.
Consisting of a series of addresses largely based on the church year, In His Service focuses on addresses which were given by the author during the last 56 years. This is a down-to-earth book, which aims to show that the bible is relevant to the modern world and can be appreciated by all people – not just church goers. In His Service is easy to read, set out in a ‘thought of the day’ style, with each section complete in itself. In addition to the addresses for the great church seasons, such as Easter and Christmas, there are addresses for special occasions such as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the commemoration of the outbreak of World War I. As well as a scriptual base, history, geography, law and politics are scattered throughout, in addition to beautiful photographs that illustrate the church of the Leicestershire area and in Poland where he has worked. Foreword from Rt. Rev’d Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, 1999-2015: “It is a very remarkable thing to be able to look back over 56 years of preaching, as Derek has done here. It is even more remarkable to see the consistent quality and clarity of the straightforward Christian message that Derek has laid out over those years.”
What makes a wise, effective leader? For the answer, Derek Tidball turns to Moses' successor, Joshua. While leading God's people at a key time in their history, Joshua needed every ounce of wisdom for the challenges he faced. Through exploring the great man's story in the book of Joshua, Dr Tidball uncovers 24 leadership lessons that are still highly relevant today. 'Will prove hugely beneficial to those just starting out as well as those with lots of experience' Gavin Calver 'Cultures and situations change: the principles that underpin godly leadership do not... Provides a rich resource for those intent on pursuing twenty-first century leadership with integrity.' Jill Garrett 'Chock-full of practical wisdom and powerful application.' Marcus Honeysett 'Offers insights that will help in the wonderful privilege and complex demands of leadership.' James Lawrence 'In this fast-changing world, the church needs leaders with their heads screwed on and hearts on fire, who draw inspiration from deep wells of prayer and from reflecting on Scripture. In this brilliant book, Derek Tidball has given us a feast... I commend this fantastic book to you with enthusiasm.' Mark Russell
A provocative but thoughtful critique of the modern university explores the economic pressures that have shaped modern academia into its current form. (Education)
Proverbs—a book full of wisdom, and yet a book demanding all one's wisdom to understand. Derek Kidner has not only provided a running commentary on the whole of Proverbs, but has also included two helpful study aids: a set of subject guides that bring together the book's teaching and a short concordance that helps locate lost sayings and encourages further subject studies.
This thoroughly revised edition of "Baseball's Best 1,000" includes updated listings plus new players, rankings, and photographs, all in a handier format that makes it a terrific pocket reference. A must-have book for baseball fans obsessed with stats, quick facts, and the age-old debates over who the best players are and why, "Baseball's Best 1,000" showcases the lives, legends, and lore of the game's top players, ranked in order. Sportswriter Derek Gentile has pared down the total list of players--tens of thousands of them--to an elite ranking of the thousand greatest, based on criteria including lifetime stats; player durability and consistency; All-Star participation; MVP, Gold Glove, and Cy Young awards; individual statistical championships; personal and professional contributions to the game; sportsmanship; and election to the Hall of Fame. Each entry includes positions played, teams played for, years played, lifetime stats, and a biography of the player featuring his great moments and little-known facts. *New players include Curt Schilling, Mike Mussina, and Manny Ramirez. *Barry Bonds has moved up from Number 19 to Number 6. *Roger Clemens has moved from Number 33 into the top 20. *Dozens of Negro League players are here, as well as rankings of the best Japanese players, women players, and "prehistoric" players (from the time before stats were formally recorded).
The book deals with some of the most crucial aspects of our lives: suffering, friendship, God's image. At the same time it is meant to be a simple introduction to the biblical wisdom literature. Silenced by Job is to provoke the reader to ponder.
Breeding Disease-Resistant Horticultural Crops is a complete and comprehensive resource for understanding the concept of breeding disease resistant crops, especially horticultural crops. Breeders of horticultural crops face distinct challenges that are different from agronomy/row crops, and these crops do not benefit from the vast body of literature available for agronomic crops. This book covers the basic theories that underpin breeding for disease resistance and features extensive real-world examples. Both classical and biotechnical breeding methods are covered, with an emphasis on how these methods are adapted for horticultural species. Presented in a logical flow for the reader, this book addresses historical perspectives and context as it relates to breeding for disease resistance. It highlights treatments of resistance in the context of the phenotype, the genotype, the pathogen, the environment interaction, sources of resistance, and the deployment of resistance to obtain a durable resistance. Explores the definition of horticultural "resistance", how it is inherited, and how resistance can be manipulated through breeding Highlights the importance of the interaction among crops, pathogens, and environmental elements Provides the latest references and insights as a foundation for further research
Create Your Destiny By: Derek N. Corner Create Your Destiny is about discovering and believing in your inner powerful talents to reach your dreams and goals. Author Derek N. Corner’s uses his personal experiences and his amazing life journey to inspire readers, for as he’s weathered life’s ups and downs, through all the peaks and valleys, he’s maintained optimism, an insatiable appetite for knowledge and wisdom, and an unflappable confidence in the human spirit to do great things… And you can do this, too! Regardless of where you are in your journey in life, Create Your Destiny will become a valuable teaching tool in your life, on a personal or professional level, to ask the hard questions about the individuals in your life and the systems we are all a part of in order to maximize your successes and happiness. Learn to become a great problem-solver and team player! Look inside to take full ownership of your destiny, and say, “Why not!?” when everyone else says it can’t be done.
It is quite rare to encounter an "authentic" Christian--living in obedience to Jesus' Word. This spiritual guide focuses on the practice of what Jesus taught in easy, non-religious terms. It explores how we may apply Jesus' principles to our everyday lives. He stated in John. 7:16, "My doctrine is not Mine, but His that sent Me." This true life adventure includes a legacy of spiritual wisdom discovered in an abandoned cottage on the edge of Exmoor Forest. Some beautiful sketches of a Yellow-Necked mouse added to the intrigue of wondering why the scribe signed his work as "Wiser-Mouse". Now, rescued from the ruin of dampness and decay--his messages are woven into the Legacy as, "The Lost Notebooks of Wiser-Mouse". Spiritually mature Christians need to challenge the widespread, insidious teaching and practice of unsound doctrine. 1 Cor.2:15. Do we blindly follow the traditions of man and his churches? Or, do we obey the commands of God in the Holy Bible? They are distinctly different. "But in vain do they worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." Matt. 15:9. the Holy Bible is the final arbiter on all matters of Christian doctrine. It is utterly irrelevant as to WHO is right--authenticity is focused only on WHAT is right! the Wiser-Mouse Legacy is for those who seek to live the immutable doctrine of truth as taught by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Offering an introduction to the subject of philosophy, this book is suitable for teenagers and students coming to philosophy for the first time, and also for those who doesn't know where to start. It examines 18 key thinkers, from Socrates to Derrida, exploring their ideas in relation to each other and to their historical and cultural contexts.
Focusing on pastoral leadership within local churches or groups of churches, Derek Tidball provides a comprehensive survey of the variety of ministry models and patterns found in the New Testament with applications for today's ministry.
This readable, faith-friendly, one-semester textbook aids students as they engage in their first reading of the biblical text in an academic setting. The authors, who have significant undergraduate teaching experience, approach the Christian Scriptures from historical, literary, and theological perspectives. Text boxes, illustrations, maps, and suggestions for further reading are included. This new edition incorporates professor and student feedback, adds a glossary, has been revised throughout, and is supplemented by updated and expanded web-based pedagogical resources.
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