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Continuity and Discontinuity

Perspectives on the Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments : Essays in Honor of S. Lewis Johnson, Jr

By: John S. Feinberg

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Continuity and Discontinuity

Perspectives on the Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments : Essays in Honor of S. Lewis Johnson, Jr

By: John S. Feinberg

Perspectives on the relationship between the Old and New Testaments as they concern theological systems, Mosaic law, salvation, hermeneutics, the people of God, and kingdom promises. From a respected group of modern theologians.

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Crossway

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0891074686

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9780891074687

Dutch Society

1588-1713

By: John Leslie Price

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Dutch Society

1588-1713

By: John Leslie Price

This fascinating new interpretation of Dutch society in the Golden Age is a major contribution to early modern history. Dutch society in this period was to a significant extent different from that of the rest of Europe. A high proportion of the population lived in the numerous towns and market forces had penetrated the whole economy and transformed every level of society. The heart of this book is a discussion of the processes by which this unique society was produced and an analysis of its character. These social changes are set against the late sixteenth century background and in the context of international, political and economic circumstances of the seventeenth century. In the final chapters the effects of the strains of war and a stagnant and faltering economy on Dutch society are outlined.

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315

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Routledge

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1317889851

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9781317889854

Narratives of New Netherland

1609-1664

By: John Jameson

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Narratives of New Netherland

1609-1664

By: John Jameson

With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and beliefs of Americans who came before us.

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Applewood Books

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1429018968

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9781429018968

Trust and the Health of Organizations

By: John G. Bruhn

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Trust and the Health of Organizations

By: John G. Bruhn

The level of trust in an organization's culture will ultimately determine whether or not it is trustful, healthy and successful. This text is based on interviews with chief executive officers from profit and non-profit organizations, who record their experiences in creating trust in their environment and their perceptions of the health of their organizations. The collected data reveals: the qualities of a "trusted" leader; how they created trust or how trust was destroyed in organizations; how leaders worked in distrustful environments; and how to create a more healthy organization.

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238

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0306472651

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9780306472657

Made in Africa

Learning to Compete in Industry

By: Carol Newman,John Page,John Rand

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Made in Africa

Learning to Compete in Industry

By: Carol Newman,John Page,John Rand

Why is there so little industry in Africa? Over the past forty years, industry has moved from the developed to the developing world, yet Africa’s share of global manufacturing has fallen from about 3 percent in 1970 to less than 2 percent in 2014. Industry is important to low-income countries. It is good for economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. Made in Africa: Learning to Compete in Industry outlines a new strategy to help African industry compete in global markets. This book draws on case studies and econometric and qualitative research from Africa and emerging Asia to understand what drives firm-level competitiveness in low-income countries. The results show that while traditional concerns such as infrastructure, skills, and the regulatory environment are important, they alone will not be sufficient for Africa to industrialize. The book also addresses how industrialization strategies will need to adapt to the region’s growing resource abundance.

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310

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Brookings Institution Press

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0815728166

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9780815728160

The Adventures of Shetan and Ram II

By: John Chardavoyne

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The Adventures of Shetan and Ram II

By: John Chardavoyne

This second volume of The Adventures of Shetan and Ram is the penultimate collection of short stories that describe the forensic exploits of two brothers from a village in northwestern Rajasthan. Working with the Head of the Archeology Department at a renowned university and with a brilliant young archeologist from Vadodara, they successfully pursue criminals who have stolen antiquities and art. Following on the highly successful first series of Adventures, each episode not only is a nail-biting story of solving crimes, but also provides lessons in history, art, geography, science and foods from around the world. The Shetan and Ram series provides an entertaining and educational experience for young and old as they work with Shetan and Ram to solve fascinating cases.

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357

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Notion Press

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1685097227

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9781685097226

Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists, Second Edition - 2 Volume Set

By: John Daintith

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Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists, Second Edition - 2 Volume Set

By: John Daintith

The Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists: Second Edition, 2 Volume Set examines the lives and careers of noteworthy scientists and thinkers through the ages, illuminating the progress of science and its impact on society in general. From Aristotle and the beginnings of objective observations, to twentieth century giants, Freud and Hawking, this extensive in-depth reference explores the men and women who have shaped our ideas and the world in which we live today. Extensively revised and updated, this second edition comprises two substantial illustrated volumes that contain over 2,000 biographical entries and over half a million words. It looks and reads like a "Who's Who" of the world of scientific thought, providing an in-depth listing of prominent historical as well as modern figures of science and medicine. The main biographical entries are arranged alphabetically and summarize the individual's life and contribution to science. The volumes also include a chronology of the history of science from 590 BC to the present, a subject index, and a bibliography of key publications in the history of scientific thought. For anyone researching the world of scientific personalities and ideas, this unique reference work will be indispensable.

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530

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CRC Press

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0750302879

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9780750302876

Analyzing Best Practices in Technology Education

By: Marc J. de Vries,Rod Custer,John Dakers,Gene Martin

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Analyzing Best Practices in Technology Education

By: Marc J. de Vries,Rod Custer,John Dakers,Gene Martin

Inspired by a similar book in science education, the editors of this volume have put together a book with a practice-oriented approach towards technology education research.

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268

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BRILL

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9087903111

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9789087903114

Better Practices of Project Management Based on IPMA competences, 2nd edition

By: John Hermarij

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Better Practices of Project Management Based on IPMA competences, 2nd edition

By: John Hermarij

This book is replaced by a new version, 3rd revised Edition Project management is a fast growing profession. The IPMA Competence Baseline (ICB) version 3, dating from 2007, gives a clear description of this profession based on 46 competence elements. This book gives the essential theoretical and practical background of each competence element, based on the leading sources. The structure of this book follows the order of the competence elements in the ICB version 3, divided into Technical competences, Behavioral competences and Contextual competences. For this reason it is the essential study book for everyone studying for the IPMA-D and IPMA-C exams, and for those project managers that have committed themselves to a lifelong professional development. In addition, the book had to be applicable to groups of project managers originating from diverse cultures. For this reason, this is not a book that tells how a Westerner must behave in an Arab or an Asian country, but one that looks at the different subjects covered in the ICB, as seen from diverse cultural standpoints. Each chapter is based on the same structure: Definitions, Introduction, Process Steps, Process steps, Special topics. Text boxes, additional to the main text, give additional explanation to the main text. An elaborate Index of terms allows that this book can be used as the information source to all aspects of project management.

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661

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Van Haren

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908753910X

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9789087539108

Being and Logos

Reading the Platonic Dialogues

By: John Sallis

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Being and Logos

Reading the Platonic Dialogues

By: John Sallis

An exercise in the careful reading of the dialogues in their originary character. “Being and Logos is . . . a philosophical adventure of rare inspiration . . . Its power to illuminate the text . . . its ecumenicity of inspiration, its methodological rigor, its originality, and its philosophical profundity—all together make it one of the few philosophical interpretations that the philosopher will want to re-read along with the dialogues themselves. A superadded gift is the author’s prose, which is a model of lucidity and grace.” —International Philosophical Quarterly “Being and Logos is highly recommended for those who wish to learn how a thoughtful scholar approaches Platonic dialogues as well as for those who wish to consider a serious discussion of some basic themes in the dialogues.” —The Academic Reviewer

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Indiana University Press

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0253044340

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9780253044341

Postmodernism and Organizations

By: John Hassard Martin Parker

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Postmodernism and Organizations

By: John Hassard Martin Parker

Essential reading for all those concerned with contemporary theorizing of organization, this important and thought-provoking volume explores the implications of postmodernist/poststructuralist thinking for organizations and organizational analysis. The book introduces the concepts underpinning a postmodern organizational analysis, contrasting modern and postmodern forms of explanation and addressing the distinctions between postmodernity and postmodernism. Succeeding chapters then examine and assess the interplay of major postmodernist themes - such as deconstruction, desire, difference, pluralism and relativism - with key topics of organizational analysis and research. The final section is one of critique, as its authors variously argue that postmodernism fails adequately to address the realities of power, control and change in a globalizing world.

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SAGE

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1446234460

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9781446234464

Writers on Leadership

By: John Van Maurik

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Writers on Leadership

By: John Van Maurik

The theory and practice of leadership is one of business's most exhaustively examined and written about subjects. Given the range and breadth of material on the subject, John van Maurik's book will come as a welcome introduction for both business people and students. In this clear and concise overview, van Maurik examines the main stages of development in leadership this century and analyses the contribution made by the key writers, academics and practitioners. This book will provide an invaluable compendium for all those who wish to study leadership, and those who wish to put the theory into practice.

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215

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Penguin UK

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0141927062

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9780141927060

Specimen Chapters of the History of Philadelphia

By: John Thomas Scharf,Thompson Westcott

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Specimen Chapters of the History of Philadelphia

By: John Thomas Scharf,Thompson Westcott

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

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181

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385400929

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9783385400924

Old Norse-Icelandic Literature

A Critical Guide

By: Carol J. Clover,John Lindow

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Old Norse-Icelandic Literature

A Critical Guide

By: Carol J. Clover,John Lindow

The current revival of interest in the rich and varied literature of early Scandinavia has prompted a corresponding interest in its background: its origins, social and historical context, and relationship to other medieval literatures. Even readers with a knowledge of Old Norse and Icelandic have found these subjects difficult to pursue, however, for up-to-date reference works in any language are few and none exist in English. To fill the gap, six distinguished scholars have contributed ambitious new essays to this volume. The contributors summarize and comment on scholarly work in the major branches of the field: Eddie and skaldic poetry, family and kings' sagas, courtly writing, and mythology. Taken together, their judicious and attractively written essays-each with a full bibliography-make up the first book-length survey of Old Norse literature in English and a basic reference work that will stimulate research in these areas and help to open up the field to a wider academic readership.

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400

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Cornell University Press

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1501741659

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9781501741654

Species

A History of the Idea

By: John S. Wilkins

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A History of the Idea

By: John S. Wilkins

In this comprehensive work, John S. Wilkins traces the history of the idea of "species" from antiquity to today, providing a new perspective on the relationship between philosophical and biological approaches.--[book cover].

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320

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Univ of California Press

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0520271394

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9780520271395

Geopolitics and the Green Revolution

Wheat, Genes, and the Cold War

By: John H. Perkins

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Geopolitics and the Green Revolution

Wheat, Genes, and the Cold War

By: John H. Perkins

During the last 100 years, the worldwide yields of cereal grains, such as wheat and rice, have increased dramatically. Since the 1950s, developments in plant breeding science have been heralded as a "Green Revolution" in modern agriculture. But what factors have enabled and promoted these technical changes? And what are the implications for the future of agriculture? This new book uses a framework of political ecology and environmental history to explore the "Green Revolution's" emergence during the 20th century in the United States, Mexico, India, and Britain. It argues that the national security planning efforts of each nation were the most important forces promoting the development and spread of the "Green Revolution"; when viewed in the larger scheme, this period can be seen as the latest chapter in the long history of wheat use among humans, which dates back to the neolithic revolution. Efforts to reform agriculture and mitigate some of the harsh environmental and social consequences of the "Green Revolution" have generally been insensitive to the deeply embedded nature of high yielding agriculture in human ecology and political affairs. This important insight challenges those involved in agriculture reform to make productivity both sustainable and adequate for a growing human population.

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Oxford University Press

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0195355032

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9780195355031

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Continuity and Discontinuity

Continuity and Discontinuity

Dutch Society

Dutch Society

Narratives of New Netherland

Narratives of New Netherland

Trust and the Health of Organizations

Trust and the Health of Organizations

Made in Africa

Made in Africa

The Adventures of Shetan and Ram II

The Adventures of Shetan and Ram II

Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists, Second Edition - 2 Volume Set

Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists, Second Edition - 2 Volume Set

Analyzing Best Practices in Technology Education

Analyzing Best Practices in Technology Education

Better Practices of Project Management Based on IPMA competences, 2nd edition

Better Practices of Project Management Based on IPMA competences, 2nd edition

Being and Logos

Being and Logos

Postmodernism and Organizations

Postmodernism and Organizations

Writers on Leadership

Writers on Leadership

Specimen Chapters of the History of Philadelphia

Specimen Chapters of the History of Philadelphia

Old Norse-Icelandic Literature

Old Norse-Icelandic Literature

Species

Species

Geopolitics and the Green Revolution

Geopolitics and the Green Revolution

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