Learn the elements of the global supply chain so that you can run a fashion business. This book takes you through the entire fashion supply chain from raw materials to the consumer, and covers organizational logistics, sourcing and production, inventory, information systems, and the retailer. It focuses on the apparel and textile industry, and discusses Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and retailing on a global scale. You will gain an understanding of how the fashion industry supply chain relates to various roles in a fashion company--from designer to merchandiser--so that you can create value for the consumer. -Industry Interviews provide real-world insight and application from professionals who have contributed to the industry -Case Studies give you the opportunity to apply the takeaways from each chapter while also learning about a company's supply chain or retail strategy -Notes from the Field sidebars present first-hand accounts of the challenges and opportunities covered in the book, draw form the authors' experience in the fashion industry
This book is a must read for anyone whose church is struggling with the issue of homosexuality. It is the story of a part-time seminary student and church bulletin stuffer, who successfully challenged the old and refuted science in the Episcopal Church's theological explanation for consecrating a partnered gay bishop. Further, it was only as her own faith grew that she was given a voice to tell the leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion what she had learned. But first she had to learn how to forgive those who had injured her as she lived in an angry, polarized church. And even as she was called forward, she was plagued by eerily timed deaths and a life threatening illness. While that happened, she made shocking discoveries about the politics in our society that masquerades as science, and even more shocking discoveries of underhanded politics in the church. But this story is not just a documentary of a failing church. It is a warning and ultimately an encouragement regarding the effects of culture wars in the church. A failure to live in community first and to engage in honest, respectful theological discernment is destroying a denomination and threatening a worldwide church. But the story also shows God's amazing ability to offer new life to the faithful in the face of difficult and destructive circumstances.
In an American culture that is constantly drifting away from moral values and biblically defined gender roles, the voice of Jacqueline Jenkins cries in the wilderness, "make His paths straight!," in her timely new book, Eve, Abigail, Sapphira., Jacqueline remixes the biographies of major women in the Bible and presents them as character building learning models in a fresh new way. Each chapter is a journey into the feminine psyche of these leading ladies of scripture. Eve, Abigail, Sapphira., not only is a voice in the wilderness to women, but also helps men to understand their God given responsibilities. Jacqueline gives meaningful insight into helping men develop holistic relationships. This book is a must read for men and women looking for successful relationships. -Dr. Yaahn G. Hunter, Senior Pastor, Rescue Mission COGIC - Vallejo, CA - C. H. Mason Bible College, Associate Dean
When the Door Closes...Do Something Amazing is a journey about trust, faith, and a lifetime of saying "yes" to God. We always seem to be able to trust God with ease when everything is right with the world. Too often we struggle with our faith in God when we encounter difficult situations and/or disappointments. What happens when we stumble and fall? What about when we have prayed for answers and God seems to be busy and unavailable? What do you do when the door simply closes? We trust God! In life, we have many closed-door experiences. We lose jobs, marriages end, family passes away, and people, places, and things slip through our fingers. We face devastation and catastrophic situations. What do we do when we don't know what to do? We trust God! Join me as we venture through the highs and lows of closed-door experiences and how God always seems to come through and save the day-just in the nick of time! Trusting God is a lifelong journey.
It is my sincere belief that God's desire is that none of the negative characteristics, personality flaws, or blemishes uncovered in this book be resident in any of His servants. Although this book is covering several male characters in the Bible, these same traits can also be prevalent in women. If through self-examination one or more of these traits are resident within, it is God's desire that we, the readers of this book, surrender our will to the Lord, allowing the Holy Spirit to purge and cleanse these impurities out of our temples. - Jackie Jenkins There is a lot to be said about becoming unequally yoked and all of the trials and consequences that come in tow. "Cain, Ishmael, and David" gives the insight we wish we knew before dating, before that first bad relationship, and for some before the first, second, and third marriage. This is a necessary read for young teens, singles, and those who have tried, failed and now are seeking fulfillment in all the wrong places. God knows what His purpose is for our lives and the course we should take. Instead, we help His Will along by entering into distracting and defeating relationships taking us far off course. "Cain, Ishmael, and David," peels away the layers giving its reader a vantage point into non-gender specific character traits, both negative and positive, of themselves and the mate of whom they seek. "Cain, Ishmael, and David" allows its reader to make informed decisions before soul ties and marital ties are forged. It is about intangible faith, discernment, and patience to hearken our will to that of God's. Pastor Merilee Parker This is a book of hope. "But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor entered into the heart of man the things that God has prepared for those who love Him." (1Cor. 2:9 NKJ) - Dell Patterson While reading this book, you may sense a slight breeze. Do not be alarmed; the words are alive and speak directly to your heart. Jackie Jenkins has captured life-changing essentials that will awaken your awareness to the signs the LORD gives regarding the mates we may desire. This book is as timeless as the characters presented: " there is nothing new under the sun." - Yvonne Marshall In relationships and even in dealing with our own weaknesses, we need to take a no nonsense look at character and motivation. This book presents timely and profitable insight and revelation into the characteristics we should all be wary of in potential mates and ourselves. This should be required reading in the Body of Christ. - Danielle Tate
After waking from a dream perceived as a message from her deceased grandmother, Mayah Johnson's quest to reconnect with God begins. She soon realizes that this connection starts with membership at the 'right' church, so with divine inspiration and a trusty phonebook, Mayah selects seven churches to visit. These churches have similar traits to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation; however, in today's vernacular. Determined to give each church a fair commitment of two weeks, Mayah coaxes her brother Kyle to go with her. Out of reluctance and a sense of obligation, Kyle joins his sister on a quest that is sure to change both their lives and introduce them to some real church characters along the way. While visiting the seven churches, she encounters things she had never expected to find in church, and each ofthese churches had some imperfection in them: adultery, hollow preaching, Jezebel spirit, worldliness, etc. She also discovers good things in most of them, and soon gives her heart to God. Will Mayah ever be able to wade through her confusion of not finding a perfect church and find a church that she can call her home church? Which will she choos
Through letters to his little sister, who is living in a different foster home, sixth-grader Lonnie, also known as "Locomotion," keeps a record of their lives while they are apart, describing his own foster family, including his foster brother who returns home after losing a leg in the Iraq War.
The essays in this volume challenge current 'givens' in medieval and early modern research around periodization and editorial practice. They showcase cutting-edge research practices and approaches in textual editing, and in manuscript and performance studies to produce new ways of reading and working for students and scholars.
When the Door Closes...Do Something Amazing is a journey about trust, faith, and a lifetime of saying "yes" to God. We always seem to be able to trust God with ease when everything is right with the world. Too often we struggle with our faith in God when we encounter difficult situations and/or disappointments. What happens when we stumble and fall? What about when we have prayed for answers and God seems to be busy and unavailable? What do you do when the door simply closes? We trust God! In life, we have many closed-door experiences. We lose jobs, marriages end, family passes away, and people, places, and things slip through our fingers. We face devastation and catastrophic situations. What do we do when we don't know what to do? We trust God! Join me as we venture through the highs and lows of closed-door experiences and how God always seems to come through and save the day--just in the nick of time! Trusting God is a lifelong journey.
Carefully paced and structured to be accessible to a wide ability range, Spirale is a French course for students aged 11 to 16. The teacher's book has been revised to bring it in line with the revised student's edition and includes new teaching notes and classroom ideas to accompany the two new modules reinforcing the topics: school life, your home town, shopping for food, and shopping for clothes. In addition, there are amendments to the notes in a further five modules, covering the increased practice in the four skills.
The Teacher's Book is part of the Spirale course and focuses on includes reproductions in black and white of each page of the Livre de L'eleve, with arrows linking the pupil's text with exploitation guidance, an accompanying narrative providing suggestions for extension work, outlining drama and role play activities and guidance on achievement and use of Spirale with low and mixed ability classes. Also included are transcripts of the listening materials, photocopiable masters of games, puzzles and other activities and a grid matching Spirale with National Curriculum Statements of Attainment.
This comprehensive collection of works celebrates Jacqueline Wearing's career from the 1960s until present, charting a fascinating and markedly individual exploration of diverse medium, technique and subject. Working varyingly with oil, watercolour, pastel, photography and assemblage, it is clear that Wearing relishes an element of discovery as she creates: she experiments freely with form in the Taking Shape series; delights in colour as the light bursts through her highly atmospheric Sunrise series; and employs a richly free handling to reveal an enigmatic presence within her stunning Un-named in oil. Although undoubtedly a student of the Modern, Wearing is also deeply inspired by the Romantic works of J M W Turner. This is traceable through the ephemeral atmosphere the artist captures within her enveloping landscapes, as well as in her love of natural form. This newly published anthology features 63 sumptuous illustrations of Wearing's work. The catalogue is chronologically arranged, charting the work's evolution over a 50-year period and enabling us to join the artist upon her remarkable journey of discovery.
My name is Sapphire Battersea. Doesn't that sound beautiful? When Hetty Feather, a foundling, is finally reunited with her mother, she hopes that her beautiful new name, Sapphire Battersea, will also mean a new life! But things don't always go as planned... The twists and turns of Hetty's adventure are endless - she goes to work as a maid for a wealthy man, and she even finds a new sweetheart! But Hetty's life may also take a darker path. Can she cope with the trials ahead? As wise, warm and deliciously readable as ever - Daily Express Enter the amazing world of Hetty Feather and follow her adventures throughout the series: 1. Hetty Feather 2. Sapphire Battersea 3. Emerald Star 4. Diamond
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