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Imagining Church

Seeing Hope in a World of Change

By: Gary A. Shockley,Kim Shockley

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Imagining Church

Seeing Hope in a World of Change

By: Gary A. Shockley,Kim Shockley

Imagination is one of the great gifts bestowed on us by our Creator, observe authors Gary and Kim Shockley, and it can be the spark that ignites a fire of change in our lives. Drawing on their more than thirty years of pastoral and church consulting experience, the Shockleys illustrate the power of imagination using personal stories born of their own quest to be faithful in ministry. They also show readers that imagining church is a shared experience among God's people. When we imagine the church--forming a mental image of what we believe the church is and ought to be--we are co-creators with the Master Designer, Chief Architect, and Greatest Creator, and can help others imagine church. They remind leaders, "If you can't see it, neither will anyone else." The Shockleys outline how we in the church are now laborers in a new kind of vineyard--one that requires a new way of thinking and acting in our postmodern world. They invite readers to step into the flow of God's activity and, using the gifts God has given us, cooperate in the work of ministry and mission. Rather than suggesting one model or process for church effectiveness ("do it this way and grow"), Imagining Church helps congregational leaders to think more imaginatively about how God is at work in our present ministry contexts. This will help to open ourselves anew to the Spirit of God--the Divine Artist--who is ready to fuel our desire to be the co-creators we are meant to be for the sake of the church.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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156699554X

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The Meandering Way

Leading by Following the Spirit

By: Gary A. Shockley

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The Meandering Way

Leading by Following the Spirit

By: Gary A. Shockley

How often do you feel overwhelmed by the pace of your life? These days it's easy to work harder and harder, constantly pushing ourselves and those around us so that we and our congregations can be "successful." We forget that our drive to succeed can prevent us from taking the time to stop and listen for what God is calling us and our congregations to be. This book is one pastor's story of his journey from a success-oriented drivenness to a significance-oriented, meandering style of life. What you will find are reflections from a fellow traveler who is now less desirous of doing something spectacular for God and is instead committed to doing something significant with God--who is discovering a more grace-filled, Spirit-led way. This book offers a contrarian take on the more popular practices of leadership found throughout the church today. Meandering leaders are attentive to the promptings of the Spirit. They are guides and mentors who patiently journey alongside those they love and lead. Ultimately, being a meandering leader is about being on a journey with God--personally and corporately slowing down the pace of our lives and following God's Spirit. In the faith journey, we are not so much racing toward a physical finish line as we are meandering toward becoming all that God has in mind for us to be. This book is an invitation to journey into the depths of your own soul and to follow the Spirit's lead in the next chapters of your life.

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145

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1566996600

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Sammie’s Flat Dog

By: Gary Alan Shockley

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Sammie’s Flat Dog

By: Gary Alan Shockley

For Pet Lovers of All Ages Sammie wants a dog even more than she wants ice cream with sprinkles, but her moms think she is too young. Determined to love a puppy, Sammie takes care of a paper picture of a dog and carries it with her every day. "Sammie's Flat Dog shares a message about compassion, responsibility, and the value of adopting a pet in the form of a thoroughly enchanting children's story. With more parents like Mama Stacy and Mama Carla and more children like Sammie in the world, the work of humane societies, animal shelters, and rescue groups everywhere would be so much easier." — Sharon Harvey, President & CEO, Cleveland Animal Protective League Sammie's Flat Dog is a read-along delight that will appeal to all ages. Author and illustrator Gary Alan Shockley includes fun explorations and activities hidden on every page.

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The Pilgrim Press

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0829800026

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Fundamentals of Radiation Materials Science

Metals and Alloys

By: GARY S. WAS

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Fundamentals of Radiation Materials Science

Metals and Alloys

By: GARY S. WAS

The revised second edition of this established text offers readers a significantly expanded introduction to the effects of radiation on metals and alloys. It describes the various processes that occur when energetic particles strike a solid, inducing changes to the physical and mechanical properties of the material. Specifically it covers particle interaction with the metals and alloys used in nuclear reactor cores and hence subject to intense radiation fields. It describes the basics of particle-atom interaction for a range of particle types, the amount and spatial extent of the resulting radiation damage, the physical effects of irradiation and the changes in mechanical behavior of irradiated metals and alloys. Updated throughout, some major enhancements for the new edition include improved treatment of low- and intermediate-energy elastic collisions and stopping power, expanded sections on molecular dynamics and kinetic Monte Carlo methodologies describing collision cascade evolution, new treatment of the multi-frequency model of diffusion, numerous examples of RIS in austenitic and ferritic-martensitic alloys, expanded treatment of in-cascade defect clustering, cluster evolution, and cluster mobility, new discussion of void behavior near grain boundaries, a new section on ion beam assisted deposition, and reorganization of hardening, creep and fracture of irradiated materials (Chaps 12-14) to provide a smoother and more integrated transition between the topics. The book also contains two new chapters. Chapter 15 focuses on the fundamentals of corrosion and stress corrosion cracking, covering forms of corrosion, corrosion thermodynamics, corrosion kinetics, polarization theory, passivity, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking. Chapter 16 extends this treatment and considers the effects of irradiation on corrosion and environmentally assisted corrosion, including the effects of irradiation on water chemistry and the mechanisms of irradiation-induced stress corrosion cracking. The book maintains the previous style, concepts are developed systematically and quantitatively, supported by worked examples, references for further reading and end-of-chapter problem sets. Aimed primarily at students of materials sciences and nuclear engineering, the book will also provide a valuable resource for academic and industrial research professionals. Reviews of the first edition: "...nomenclature, problems and separate bibliography at the end of each chapter allow to the reader to reach a straightforward understanding of the subject, part by part. ... this book is very pleasant to read, well documented and can be seen as a very good introduction to the effects of irradiation on matter, or as a good references compilation for experimented readers." - Pauly Nicolas, Physicalia Magazine, Vol. 30 (1), 2008 “The text provides enough fundamental material to explain the science and theory behind radiation effects in solids, but is also written at a high enough level to be useful for professional scientists. Its organization suits a graduate level materials or nuclear science course... the text was written by a noted expert and active researcher in the field of radiation effects in metals, the selection and organization of the material is excellent... may well become a necessary reference for graduate students and researchers in radiation materials science.” - L.M. Dougherty, 07/11/2008, JOM, the Member Journal of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society.

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Springer

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1493934384

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My Heart Sings a Sad Song

By: Gary Alan Shockley

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My Heart Sings a Sad Song

By: Gary Alan Shockley

From the publisher of the beloved Water Bugs and Dragonflies comes a new picture book to support grieving children: My Heart Sings a Sad Song. The heart-warming artwork holds the reader tenderly through the ache of grief, as a young rabbit remembers a loved one who has died. Hospice chaplain Jennifer Fargo Lathrop says of My Heart Sings a Sad Song: “The illustration of talking to ‘my heart’ is especially meaningful, offering children a model of how to engage their emotions and their memories.”

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Sammie’s Flat Dog

By: Gary Alan Shockley

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Discovering Computers 2001

Concepts for a Connected World

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty E. Vermaat

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Discovering Computers 2001

Concepts for a Connected World

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty E. Vermaat

With the latest edition of this classroom success, Shelly and Cashman have successfully blended coverage of cutting-edge technology with core computer concepts to make learning about computers interesting and easy. Discovering Computers 2001: Concepts for a Connected World fosters online course development with its integration of the World Wide Web and enhanced end-of-chapter material supported by WebCT and CyberClass.

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0789559382

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Discovering Computers 2005

A Gateway to Information

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat

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Discovering Computers 2005

A Gateway to Information

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat

For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computers to millions of students - consistently providing the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative materials in computer education. This new edition employs the proven Shelly Cashman approach to learning, presents fundamental computer concepts in a clear writing style, and includes extensive end-of-chapter exercises. The book's visually appealing layout keeps students interested and allows them to receive the most interactive learning experience on computer concepts.

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548

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0619202173

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9780619202170

Hoover's Handbook of American Business 2003

By: Gary Hoover,Hoover's

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Hoover's Handbook of American Business 2003

By: Gary Hoover,Hoover's

Profiles include overview, history, officers, locations, products/operations, competitors, and historical financials & employees.

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1573110817

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Inquiring and Discerning Hearts

Vocation and Ministry with Young Adults on Campus

By: Sam Anthony Portaro,Gary Peluso

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Inquiring and Discerning Hearts

Vocation and Ministry with Young Adults on Campus

By: Sam Anthony Portaro,Gary Peluso

Originally Published by Scholars Press Now Available from Duke University Press Inquiring and Discerning Hearts is the first major examination of Protestant campus ministries since the publication of Kenneth Underwood's Danforth Study in 1969. The book consists of two parts. In part one, the authors trace the historical development of mainline Protestant campus ministries in their demonimational, institutional, and cultural settings since World War II. Utilizing denominational records of the Episcopal Church in the USA, the Presbyterian Church in the USA, and the United Methodist Church, as well as several private funding agencies, the authors offer a compelling description of how forces at work in American society, universities, churches, and in campus ministry itself interacted. In part two, the authors then build on their historical work by offering a prognosis for young adult ministries on campus and a prescription for how those ministries can be strengthened.

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1555408923

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Discovering Computers: Fundamentals

By: Gary Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat

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Discovering Computers: Fundamentals

By: Gary Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat

Discovering Computers Fundamentals is a concise yet thorough text ideal for use incomputer concepts or application software courses. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Cengage Learning

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1423912098

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9781423912095

Discovering Computers 2002

Concepts for a Digital World : Web Enhanced : Complete

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat

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Discovering Computers 2002

Concepts for a Digital World : Web Enhanced : Complete

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat

The Shelly Cashman Series presents a completely revised and updated edition to the best-selling Discovering Computers book to make learning about computers interesting and interactive. Discovering Computers 2002: Concepts for a Digital World is fully integrated with the World Wide Web as a means of offering additional content, unmatched currency, learning games, and more. Discovering Computers 2002 is available in three versions to provide the right depth of coverage for every class. Unparalleled online content, extensive end-of-chapter exercises, and comprehensive instructor's resources give you all the tools you need to present an outstanding concepts course.

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Ingram

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0789561905

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9780789561909

Discovering Computers

Fundamentals

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat,Jeffrey J. Quasney

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Discovering Computers

Fundamentals

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat,Jeffrey J. Quasney

This third edition, from the Shelly Cashman Series, covers the same breadth, but with less depth as Discovering Computers 2007: Complete. This title is ideal for a short course on computer concepts or in application software courses. With the Shelly Cashman Series' project-oriented, step-by-step pedagogy, and full-color screenshots, this book includes new exercises, and tools on the Online Companion.

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1418843725

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Discovering Computers 2007

A Gateway to Information

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat,Jeffrey J. Quasney

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Discovering Computers 2007

A Gateway to Information

By: Gary B. Shelly,Thomas J. Cashman,Misty Vermaat,Jeffrey J. Quasney

Provides a current and thorough introduction to computers by integrating usage of the World Wide Web with the printed text. Updated for currency, this Shelly Cashman Series text offers a complete solution to successfully teach students basic computer concepts with new exercises, case studies, and online tools on the Companion Web site.

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Course Technology

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1418843687

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My Heart Sings a Sad Song

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Hoover's Handbook of American Business 2003

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Inquiring and Discerning Hearts

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Discovering Computers: Fundamentals

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