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We Aren't Broke

Uncovering Hidden Resources for Mission and Ministry

By: Mark Elsdon

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Uncovering Hidden Resources for Mission and Ministry

By: Mark Elsdon

What if everything you need is already there? Many Christian churches and related institutions in the United States are struggling or, in some cases, facing imminent crisis, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance is down. Funding is harder to come by. People are no longer drawn to traditional church services and programming in the ways that they once were. Often, we feel broke and powerless to do much about it. We settle for doing more with less: Less money. Fewer people. Fewer churches. But if we reexamine our perceived limits and our assumptions about how resources are supposed to be used, then something remarkable and beautiful comes into view: we aren’t broke at all but have enormous resources at our disposal. Church and missional organizations nationwide own billions of dollars of prime property and investment assets, which, when combined with social enterprise and new expressions of mission, can be put to work for innovation and transformation. And these resources are often available to us right now. This book is an invitation to envision a different way of putting God’s gifts to work in the world. It draws upon a remarkable story of rebirth at a Presbyterian affiliated campus ministry center at the University of Wisconsin, along with profiles of other creative social enterprises, to describe how church property and investment assets can be put to work for innovation, transformation, and financial sustainability. Theologically rooted but practically minded, it provides guidance and tools for church and nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors of all kinds who are seeking new ways to fund and participate in God’s work in the world.

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We Aren't Broke

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Making a Mint: Comparative Studies in Late Iron Age Coin Mould

By: Mark Landon

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Making a Mint: Comparative Studies in Late Iron Age Coin Mould

By: Mark Landon

This book presents the first large-scale comparative study of Iron Age coin mould. Iron Age minting techniques reveal a great deal about Iron Age political organisation and economy that has, until now, remained largely unreported

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Evangelism - Which Way Now?

An Evaluation of Alpha, Emmaus, Cell Church and Other Contemporary Strategies for Evangelism

By: Mike Booker,Mark Ireland

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Evangelism - Which Way Now?

An Evaluation of Alpha, Emmaus, Cell Church and Other Contemporary Strategies for Evangelism

By: Mike Booker,Mark Ireland

Fully updated 2nd edition of this guide to today's evangelistic techniques designed to help churches find the most appropriate strategy for evangelism in their community.

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Church House Publishing

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0715142356

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Youth Work Practice

By: Tony Jeffs,Mark K. Smith

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Youth Work Practice

By: Tony Jeffs,Mark K. Smith

A contemporary reflection on current practice, this book gets to the heart of what 'youth work' is about. It provides an in-depth overview and analysis of practice,addressing the many experiences of working with young people through insightful chapters written by practitioners themselves.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won't Die

By: Mark Wheeller

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I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won't Die

By: Mark Wheeller

I'd had a conversation specifically with Dan about ecstasy. It's one of the things you do as a parent, isn't it? Wear your helmet when you're out on your bike, you know, don't take drugs. To be honest, I was more worried about him being safe on his bike than at a party with his friends. The words of the title are the last ones spoken by sixteen-year-old Daniel Spargo-Mabbs to his mother. One evening in January 2014, Daniel's parents thought he was going to a friend's house. He actually attended an illegal rave and later died after taking MDMA. That fateful evening is told through the words of his school friends and family, divided into two hard-hitting acts in Mark Wheeller's verbatim play. I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won't Die was commissioned by the charity set up in Daniel's memory to raise awareness about the danger of party drugs. It is a fast-paced, tragic, vibrant piece of verbatim theatre, which should engage teenage readers, audiences and performers alike.

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Principles of Veterinary Parasitology

By: Dennis Jacobs,Mark Fox,Lynda Gibbons,Carlos Hermosilla

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Principles of Veterinary Parasitology

By: Dennis Jacobs,Mark Fox,Lynda Gibbons,Carlos Hermosilla

Principles of Veterinary Parasitology Principles of Veterinary Parasitology is a student-friendly introduction to veterinary parasitology. Written primarily to meet the immediate needs of veterinary students, this textbook outlines the essential parasitological knowledge needed to underpin clinical practice. Conceptual relationships between parasitic organisms, their biology and the diseases they cause are clearly illustrated. Help boxes and practical tips are included throughout alongside a wealth of colour photographs, drawings and life-cycle diagrams. Organised taxonomically with additional host-orientated chapters and focussing on parasites that commonly cause animal or zoonotic disease, welfare problems or economic losses, students worldwide will benefit from this straightforward and easy to comprehend introduction to veterinary parasitology. KEY FEATURES An easy to navigate textbook, providing information essential for clinical studies Full colour throughout, with photographs, diagrams, life-cycles and help boxes for visual learners A companion website including a pronunciation guide, self-assessment questions and further reading lists This book is accompaines by a companion website: WWW.wiley.com/go/jacobs/principles-veterinay-parasitology The website includes: Glossary Parasites listed by host and body system Pronunciation guide Parasite recogonition: flease, flies,worms and worm eggs Revision questions and answers Further reading list: books, articles and websites Powerpoint files of all diagrame for downloading

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118977440

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Saul Alinsky and the Dilemmas of Race

Community Organizing in the Postwar City

By: Mark Santow

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Saul Alinsky and the Dilemmas of Race

Community Organizing in the Postwar City

By: Mark Santow

A groundbreaking examination of Saul Alinsky's organizing work as it relates to race. Saul Alinsky is the most famous—even infamous—community organizer in American history. Almost single-handedly, he invented a new political form: community federations, which used the power of a neighborhood’s residents to define and fight for their own interests. Across a long and controversial career spanning more than three decades, Alinsky and his Industrial Areas Foundation organized Eastern European meatpackers in Chicago, Kansas City, Buffalo, and St. Paul; Mexican Americans in California and Arizona; white middle-class homeowners on the edge of Chicago’s South Side black ghetto; and African Americans in Rochester, Buffalo, Chicago, and other cities. Mark Santow focuses on Alinsky’s attempts to grapple with the biggest moral dilemma of his age: race. As Santow shows, Alinsky was one of the few activists of the period to take on issues of race on paper and in the streets, on both sides of the color line, in the halls of power, and at the grassroots, in Chicago and in Washington, DC. Alinsky’s ideas, actions, and organizations thus provide us with a unique and comprehensive viewpoint on the politics of race, poverty, and social geography in the United States in the decades after World War II. Through Alinsky’s organizing and writing, we can see how the metropolitan color line was constructed, contested, and maintained—on the street, at the national level, and among white and black alike. In doing so, Santow offers new insight into an epochal figure and the society he worked to change.

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0226826279

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Dreams

The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac

By: Mark Blake

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Dreams

The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac

By: Mark Blake

Fleetwood Mac have had a chart-topping career that spans over fifty years and includes some of the biggest-selling albums and greatest hits of the 20th and 21st centuries. But the band's story is one of enormous triumph and also unimaginable tragedy. There has never been a band in the history of music riven with as much romantic drama, sexual tension and incredible highs and lows as Fleetwood Mac. Dreams is a must-read for casual Fleetwood Mac fans and die-hard devotees alike. In this unique collection of mini-biographies, observations and essays, Mark Blake explores all eras of the Fleetwood Mac story to explore what it is that has made them one of the most successful bands in history. Blake draws on his own exclusive interviews with Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and the late Peter Green and Christine McVie, and addresses the complex human drama at the heart of the Fleetwood Mac story, including the complicated relationships between the band's main members, but he also dives deep into the towering discography that the band have built over the past half-century.

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Nine Eight Books

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So Everyone Can Hear

Communicating Church In A Digital Culture

By: Mark Crosby

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So Everyone Can Hear

Communicating Church In A Digital Culture

By: Mark Crosby

Communication lies at the heart of every healthy community; the church is no exception. In Matthew 11:15, Jesus says, 'Whoever has ears, let them hear'. How do we make sure we are saying things in a way that invites all people - no matter their background - to engage with what it means to be church today? This colourful, engaging and practical book will help leaders and members alike be more mindful of how they ‘communicate church’ both inside and outside of it within our dynamic and ever-changing digital culture. CONTENTS: 1. What’s the Point? 2. Vision and Values 3. Prayerful planning 4. Joining Our Story With Gods 5. Gateways In 6. Unlocking Strategy 7. Who Are You Trying to Reach? 8. Language and Lexicon 9. How Will You Reach Them? 10. Social Media 11. Flow and Momentum 12. For the Church And From The Church 13. Growing a Church 14. Outwardly Focused, Inwardly Strong 15. Communication Checklists

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SPCK

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0281082154

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Making New Disciples

Exploring the Paradoxes of Evangelism

By: Mark Ireland

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Making New Disciples

Exploring the Paradoxes of Evangelism

By: Mark Ireland

Ten years on from their first book, Evangelism: Which way now? which has become a valuable and much recommended resource, Mark Ireland and Mike Booker aim to take people a step further. Making New Disciples offers a practical approach, based on careful theological reflection and years of hands-on experience in local church leadership, theological education and the national church. The book is not so much a Which? guide to the available resources, as a wrestling with the paradoxes of evangelism in a changing world, backed up with plenty of stories and specific examples.

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The Art of Helping Others

Being Around, Being There, Being Wise

By: Heather Smith,Mark K. Smith

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The Art of Helping Others

Being Around, Being There, Being Wise

By: Heather Smith,Mark K. Smith

When searching for someone to help them reflect upon and improve their lives, people tend to be drawn towards those who are compassionate, committed and wise. This book is aimed at those who recognise these qualities in themselves and wish to develop their capacity to engage with and help others. The authors argue for ways of approaching helping and counselling that are rooted in care and commitment, drawing upon the experiences and practice wisdom of youth workers, housing support and hostel workers, the clergy and those working in a religious setting, educators and settlement and community workers. They explore the key characteristics of those who counsel and teach and examine aspects of the helping process, focusing on living life well, knowing and being oneself, relating to others and working to make change possible. This book will be essential reading for students on professional training programmes in youth work, community education, ministry, social care and counselling.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1843106388

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Leaving the Highway

Six Contemporary New Zealand Novelists

By: Mark Williams

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Leaving the Highway

Six Contemporary New Zealand Novelists

By: Mark Williams

The major New Zealand novelists of the 1980s have begun to receive international acclaim. This first critical study of Janet Frame, Keri Hulme, Witi Ihimaera, Maurice Gee, Ian Wedde, and C.K. Stead concentrates on their important works to explore how deeply-rooted anxieties about New Zealand's cultural situation and national identity are articulated in New Zealand fiction.

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Auckland University Press

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1775581071

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Maoriland

New Zealand Literature, 1872-1914

By: Jane Stafford,Mark Williams

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Maoriland

New Zealand Literature, 1872-1914

By: Jane Stafford,Mark Williams

This critical examination of Maoriland literature argues against the former glib dismissals of the period and focuses instead on the era’s importance in the birth of a distinct New Zealand style of writing. By connecting the literature and other cultural forms of Maoriland to the larger realms of empire and contemporary criticism, this study explores the roots of the country’s modern feminism, progressive social legislation, and bicultural relations.

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Victoria University Press

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0864735227

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The Dying Soul

By: Mark Cobb

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The Dying Soul

By: Mark Cobb

Holistic models of cancer and palliative care frequently refer to spirituality as an important element. But what do we mean when we talk about spirituality and how do we provide spiritual care? This book sets out an understanding of this complex domain, describing how spirituality is experienced and expressed, and looks at the impact of terminal illness. The author argues that if we are to recognize spirituality as a significant aspect of living and dying then care providers must develop an interesting, consistent and effective approach. Therefore issues of training, policy and practice all need to be addressed. Spirituality is often represented as the fourth pillar of palliative care, and yet it is often the least developed area in terms of both theory and practice. Originating from the author's clinical and teaching experience, this book aims to explore the concepts, issues and practical implications of spirituality in care.

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335231101

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202 Great Walks

By: Mark Pickering

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202 Great Walks

By: Mark Pickering

There is an extraordinary range of landscape and walking challenges in 202 Great Walks. You can saunter by a steaming Rotorua lake, through limestone archways in the King Country, or along an historic Maori trail to the top of the Kaimai Ranges. There is an island sanctuary at Stewart Island, or goldminers' tunnels in the Coromandel. For something a little different, try the winding stroll that explores Wellington's downtown, or in the deep south a beach walk explores a lonely Catlins coast, troubled by the ruins of a gold dredge and the strange wobble of quicksand. There are all types of walks for all types of people: from those that suit families, to those that are real leg-stretchers, walking times range from 1–2 hours to 5–6 hours, but all longer walks have a shorter 1–2 hour turn-around option. Every walk has notes on track conditions, walking time and distance, and access and facilities, along with a topographical map. First published in 2003 and now into its third edition, 202 Great Walks really is the most affordable, reliable and comprehensive guide to New Zealand's outdoors.

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1742532667

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Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul

Stories to Honor and Celebrate the Ageless Love of Grandmothers

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen

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Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul

Stories to Honor and Celebrate the Ageless Love of Grandmothers

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen

Whether you're a veteran grandma or a Nana-to-be, this collection of stories will warm your heart and make you laugh about the universal experiences of being a grandmother.

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Simon and Schuster

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1453278893

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The Human Swarm

How Our Societies Arise, Thrive, and Fall

By: Mark W. Moffett

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The Human Swarm

How Our Societies Arise, Thrive, and Fall

By: Mark W. Moffett

The epic story and ultimate big history of how human society evolved from intimate chimp communities into the sprawling civilizations of a world-dominating species If a chimpanzee ventures into the territory of a different group, it will almost certainly be killed. But a New Yorker can fly to Los Angeles--or Borneo--with very little fear. Psychologists have done little to explain this: for years, they have held that our biology puts a hard upper limit--about 150 people--on the size of our social groups. But human societies are in fact vastly larger. How do we manage--by and large--to get along with each other? In this paradigm-shattering book, biologist Mark W. Moffett draws on findings in psychology, sociology and anthropology to explain the social adaptations that bind societies. He explores how the tension between identity and anonymity defines how societies develop, function, and fail. Surpassing Guns, Germs, and Steel and Sapiens, The Human Swarm reveals how mankind created sprawling civilizations of unrivaled complexity--and what it will take to sustain them.

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Basic Books

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1541617290

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Murder in Notting Hill

By: Mark Olden

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Murder in Notting Hill

By: Mark Olden

A search for the truth about a distant unsolved murder.

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John Hunt Publishing

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1846945364

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Chicken Soup for the Working Mom's Soul

Humor and Inspiration for Moms Who Juggle It All

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen

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Chicken Soup for the Working Mom's Soul

Humor and Inspiration for Moms Who Juggle It All

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen

Whether you work full time or part time, in an office or from your home, or are a stay-at-home moms Chicken Soup for the Working Mom's Soul is for you.

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Simon and Schuster

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145327541X

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Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease E-Book

Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management

By: Mark Feldman,Lawrence S. Friedman,Lawrence J. Brandt

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Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease E-Book

Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management

By: Mark Feldman,Lawrence S. Friedman,Lawrence J. Brandt

For nearly 50 years, Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease has been the go-to reference for gastroenterology and hepatology residents, fellows, physicians, and the entire GI caregiving team. Now in a fully revised 11th Edition, this two-volume masterwork brings together the knowledge and expertise of hundreds of global experts who keep you up to date with the newest techniques, technologies, and treatments for every clinical challenge you face in gastroenterology and hepatology. A logical organization, more than 1,100 full-color illustrations, and easy-to-use algorithms ensure that you'll quickly and easily find the information you need. - Features new and expanded discussions of chronic hepatitis B and C, Helicobacter pylori infection, colorectal cancer prevention through screening and surveillance, biologic agents and novel small molecules to treat and prevent recurrences of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastrointestinal immune and autoimmune diseases, and more. - Offers reliable coverage of key topics such as Barrett's esophagus, gut microbiome, enteric microbiota and probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and hepatic, pancreatic, and small bowel transplantation. - Provides more quick-reference algorithms that summarize clinical decision making and practical approaches to patient management. - Employs a consistent, templated, format throughout for quick retrieval of information. - Includes monthly updates online, as well as more than 20 procedural videos. - Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323710948

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National Parks Europe

By: Mark Hancox

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National Parks Europe

By: Mark Hancox

A thorough guide to the National Parks of Europe, this book includes: background information and scenic highlights; selected walking routes and outdoor activities; and nature, culture and history - all described with vital further contract information provided at the end of each spread. A wider perspective - National Parks Europe sets out to fuel the imagination, providing holiday ideas for single travellers, couples, families and groups of all ages and abilities.

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Activity Series

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything

A collection of fascinating historical, scientific and cultural facts about people, places and things

By: Mark Jacob,Stephan Benzkofer

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything

A collection of fascinating historical, scientific and cultural facts about people, places and things

By: Mark Jacob,Stephan Benzkofer

For years, the Chicago Tribune's "10 Things You Might Not Know" column has been informing and entertaining readers on a diverse range of fascinating subjects. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything is a collection of the best of these columns, presented in a fun and easy-to-read format. This book gives readers well-researched, obscure facts on universal topics—including arts and culture, food and leisure, history, politics, science and technology, sports, holidays and religion, lifestyle, language, and more. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything contains a plethora of surprising trivia and pertinent tidbits on so many different areas that will appeal to everyone from history buffs to sports fans to foodies, with an especially riveting look into Chicago-area history and facts. For example, in Zion, Illinois it was once not only illegal to gamble, curse, and sell alcohol and tobacco, but also to whistle on Sundays, put on plays, eat pork or oysters, spit, or wear tan-colored shoes. Some facts will make readers laugh and some will make jaws drop. This collection is a kaleidoscope of the absurd, the outrageous, and the sometimes-gruesome, making a highly entertaining mix of people, places, and things. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything will leave readers brighter, wittier, and curious to learn more about myriad worlds they never encountered before and will never forget.

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Agate Digital

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1572844078

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The God who Changes Lives - Volume 4

By: Mark Elsdon-Dew

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The God who Changes Lives - Volume 4

By: Mark Elsdon-Dew

More stories from Alpha--this book is a special collection of testimonies from leaders and participants on the Alpha course in the United States. A variety of people describe how their lives have been transformed - often in dramatic circumstances - through an encounter with God. Some have been healed, some powerfully changed and others given the strength to face troubled times. This is a book for anyone interested in whether God is there - and what he can do. Edited by Mark Elsdon-Dew.

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Alpha USA

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1931808791

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The Promise of Social Enterprise

A Theological Exploration of Faithful Economic Practice

By: Mark Sampson

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The Promise of Social Enterprise

A Theological Exploration of Faithful Economic Practice

By: Mark Sampson

Is social enterprise yet another example of the expansion of the market into all areas of life and society, in this case the marketization of poverty? Or does it offer genuine hope as part of a solution to some of the challenges facing contemporary society, and as an example of an economy of mutuality? Framing this question theologically, does it offer the potential of "faithful economic practice"? The Promise of Social Enterprise makes the case that how we answer this depends on the language we use to describe--and perform--social enterprise. Arguing for the need to move beyond the narrow and reductionistic logic of mainstream economics, the economic nature of the language of gift and mutuality is explored. Drawing on the theological framework of Pope Benedict XVI and the work of John Barclay on Paul's understanding of the social implications of the Christ-gift, this book considers the contribution that a theology of gift, with its incongruity and mutuality, makes to the theory and practice of social enterprise.

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