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Bush's Brain

How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential

By: James Moore,Wayne Slater

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Bush's Brain

How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential

By: James Moore,Wayne Slater

Praise for Bush's Brain "Love him or hate him, Karl Rove is one of the most brilliant and successful political consultants of all time. In this riveting account, Wayne Slater and Jim Moore tell how he got there." —Paul Begala, CNN's Crossfire "Bush's Brain isn't a hatchet job on George W. Bush. In fact, the two authors largely dispel the myth of Bush's supposedly deficient IQ. But, more importantly, they lay bare the story of how Karl Rove may be the most powerful man in America. It's a compelling story told by two veteran Texas journalists who don't need a briefing packet to understand the men they're writing about." —Philip Bruce, KCET/PBS Television, Los Angeles The most powerful individual in the United States may not be George W. Bush. It is probably Karl Rove, the President's brilliant advisor. Who is this man and how did he acquire so much power? Having watched in awe for over fifteen years as they reported on the rise of Karl Rove, Moore and Slater expose the brutal and sometimes morally questionable, but invariably effective ways in which Karl Rove?and America's political system—actually operate.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118039823

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The Poverty of Nations

A Sustainable Solution

By: Barry Asmus,Wayne Grudem

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The Poverty of Nations

A Sustainable Solution

By: Barry Asmus,Wayne Grudem

We can win the fight against global poverty. Combining penetrating economic analysis with insightful theological reflection, this book sketches a comprehensive plan for increasing wealth and protecting stability at a national level.

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Crossway

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143353911X

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The Republican Party of Texas

A Political History

By: Wayne Thorburn

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The Republican Party of Texas

A Political History

By: Wayne Thorburn

On July 4, 1867, a group of men assembled in Houston to establish the Republican Party of Texas. Combatting entrenched statewide support for the Democratic Party and their own internal divisions, Republicans struggled to gain a foothold in the Lone Star State, which had sided with the Confederacy and aligned with the Democratic platform. In The Republican Party of Texas, Wayne Thorburn, former executive director of the Texas GOP, chronicles over one hundred and fifty years of the defeats and victories of the party that became the dominant political force in Texas in the modern era. Thorburn documents the organizational structure of the Texas GOP, drawing attention to prominent names, such as Harry Wurzbach and George W. Bush, alongside lesser-known community leaders who bolstered local support. The 1960s and 1970s proved a watershed era for Texas Republicans as they shored up ideological divides and elected the first Republican governor and more state senators and congressional representatives than ever before. From decisions about candidates and shifting allegiances and political stances, to race-based divisions and strategic cooperation with leaders in the Democratic Party, Thorburn unearths the development of the GOP in Texas to understand the unique Texan conservatism that prevails today.

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University of Texas Press

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1477322515

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The Architect

Karl Rove and the End of the Democratic Party

By: James Moore,Wayne Slater

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The Architect

Karl Rove and the End of the Democratic Party

By: James Moore,Wayne Slater

President George W. Bush dubbed Karl Rove “The Architect” for his skill in creating an unprecedented campaign and fund-raising machine. But Rove’s ambitions have always been far more sweeping—to build a right-wing dynasty that can dominate American politics for decades. Rove’s master plan imagines a political system so controlled by Republicans that it is resisted only by symbolic opposition. In The Architect, James Moore and Wayne Slater, the bestselling authors of Bush’s Brain, return with an even more penetrating examination of Rove, his sweeping agenda, and the price he may have to pay for his audacity. Drawing on their decades-long study of Rove, they provide a rarely seen view of the politics of absolute power in Washington—how it is acquired, expanded, and turned to startling ends. Specifically, they unveil how Rove: • Used lobbyist Jack Abramoff as a cat’s-paw to manage unruly legislators • Energetically led the antigay marriage movement while protecting a family secret that made his stance bizarrely cynical • Turned Christian churches into a gigantic vote delivery system, despite privately admitting to being a nonbeliever • Repeatedly leaked information to harm political opponents, making him the man investigators most wanted to talk to when they began probing the Plame affair • Was intimately involved in an international disinformation scheme to lead America to war The Architect is an eye-opening and frequently shocking report on the maneuverings of a brilliant but morally ambiguous political strategist, and the first-ever in-depth look at a political operative striving to absolutely control the future—even if he risks losing everything. Also available as an eBook

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Crown

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0307352641

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9780307352644

A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record

By: Wayne Robins

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A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record

By: Wayne Robins

The birth of rock ‘n’ roll signaled the blossoming of a new teenage culture, dividing generations and introducing a new attitude of rebellion and independence. From Chuck Berry to the Beatles, from punk rock to hip hop, rock ‘n’ roll has continuously transformed alongside or in reaction to social, cultural, and political changes. A Brief History of Rock, Off the Record is a concise introduction to rock history and the impact it has had on American culture. It is an easy-to-read, vivid account written by one of rock’s leading critics. Pulling from personal interviews over the years, Wayne Robins interweaves the developments in rock music with his commentary on the political and social events and movements that defined their decades.

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Routledge

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1135923450

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Claude McKay, Rebel Sojourner in the Harlem Renaissance

A Biography

By: Wayne F. Cooper

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Claude McKay, Rebel Sojourner in the Harlem Renaissance

A Biography

By: Wayne F. Cooper

“Cooper paints a meticulous and absorbing portrait of McKay’s restless artistic, intellectual, and political odyssey... The definitive biography on McKay.”—Choice Although recognized today as one of the genuine pioneers of black literature in this century—the author of “If We Must Die,” Home to Harlem, Banana Bottom, and A Long Way from Home, among other works—Claude McKay (1890–1948) died penniless and almost forgotten in a Chicago hospital. In this masterly study, Wayne Cooper presents a fascinating, detailed account of McKay’s complex, chaotic, and frequently contradictory life. In his poetry and fiction, as well as in his political and social commentaries, McKay searched for a solid foundation for a valid black identity among the working-class cultures of the West Indies and the United States. He was an undeniably important predecessor to such younger writers of the Harlem Renaissance as Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen, and also to influential West Indian and African writers such as C. L. R. James and Aimé Césaire. Knowledge of his life adds important dimensions to our understanding of American radicalism, the expatriates of the 1920s, and American literature. “Mr. Cooper’s most original contribution is his careful and perceptive analysis of McKay’s nonfiction writing, especially his social and political commentary, which often contained ‘prophetic statements‘ on a range of important social, political, and historical issues.”—New York Times Book Review

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LSU Press

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0807167290

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The Rhetoric of RHETORIC

The Quest for Effective Communication

By: Wayne C. Booth

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The Rhetoric of RHETORIC

The Quest for Effective Communication

By: Wayne C. Booth

In this manifesto, distinguished critic Wayne Booth claims that communication in every corner of life can be improved if we study rhetoric closely. Written by Wayne Booth, author of the seminal book, The Rhetoric of Fiction (1961). Explores the consequences of bad rhetoric in education, in politics, and in the media. Investigates the possibility of reducing harmful conflict by practising a rhetoric that depends on deep listening by both sides.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470765828

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Nick McLean Behind the Camera

The Life and Works of a Hollywood Cinematographer

By: Wayne Byrne,Nick McLean

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Nick McLean Behind the Camera

The Life and Works of a Hollywood Cinematographer

By: Wayne Byrne,Nick McLean

Nick McLean was one of the most acclaimed camera operators in American cinema of the 1970s, during which time he shot many classics of the New Hollywood movement including McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Heaven Can Wait, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Deer Hunter, Marathon Man, and Being There. As a cinematographer throughout the 1980s, McLean would film blockbusters such as Cannonball Run II, City Heat, The Goonies, and Short Circuit before being lured into television to photograph some of the biggest shows in town, including Evening Shade, Cybill, and the pop culture phenomenon Friends, for which he was thrice Emmy-nominated.

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McFarland

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1476677832

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9781476677835

Match Wits with Baseball Experts

Test Your Dugout Savvy Against the Pros

By: Wayne Stewart

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Match Wits with Baseball Experts

Test Your Dugout Savvy Against the Pros

By: Wayne Stewart

Would you, in an extra-inning tie game, intentionally walk the lead off batter--and has a major league manager ever done so? Is it better to use your best pinch hitter early in the game if your team has a chance to increase its lead? Baseball lovers can go head-to-head with the real-world experts--the managers, pitchers, and bombers with the bat--and test their knowledge of their favorite sport. See how your choices at the dugout compare; put on the spikes and learn why hitters hate the splitter; and discover what it takes to become a star of the diamond.

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Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

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1402724144

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9781402724145

Baffling Baseball Trivia

By: Dom Forker,Wayne Stewart

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Baffling Baseball Trivia

By: Dom Forker,Wayne Stewart

Baseball fans can enjoy fascinating stories about great plays and controversial calls on the diamond, all while testing their own knowledge of the game. Is there a limit to a bat’s length and weight? If a batter swings for his third strike and misses, but the ball gets away from the catcher, can he still run to first? Or is he out? And what happens if the wrong batter comes up to hit—and the right player suddenly realizes that they’re out of order? Through a series of true tales, find out about little-known rules of pitching, batting, and fielding, as well as weird situations that have occurred, smart strategies for winning, and funny things have taken place over the years.

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140271338X

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9781402713385

Red State

An Insider's Story of How the GOP Came to Dominate Texas Politics

By: Wayne Thorburn

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Red State

An Insider's Story of How the GOP Came to Dominate Texas Politics

By: Wayne Thorburn

A political scientist and Republican party insider examines how Texas made its dramatic shift from Democratic stronghold to GOP dominance. In November 1960, the Democratic party dominated Texas. Democrats held all thirty statewide elective positions as well as the entire state legislature. Fifty years later, this stronghold had not only been lost—it had reversed. In November 2010, Republicans controlled every statewide elective office, as well as the Texas Senate and House of Representatives. The state’s congressional delegation in Washington was comprised of twenty-five Republicans and nine Democrats. Red State explores why this transformation took place and what these changes imply for the future of Texas politics. Wayne Thorburn analyzes a wealth of data to show how changes in the state’s demographics—including an influx of new residents, the shift from rural to urban, and the growth of the Mexican American population—have moved Texas through three stages of party competition, from two-tiered politics to two-party competition, and then to the return to one-party dominance, this time by Republicans. Thorburn reveals that the shift from Democratic to Republican governance has been driven not by any change in Texans’ ideological perspective or public policy orientation—even when Texans were voting Democrat, conservatives outnumbered liberals or moderates—but by the Republican party’s increasing identification with conservatism since 1960.

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University of Texas Press

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0292759223

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9780292759220

Reasons for Our Hope

An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

By: H. Wayne House,Dennis W. Jowers

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Reasons for Our Hope

An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

By: H. Wayne House,Dennis W. Jowers

A sophisticated yet accessible introductory guide to an articulate and well informed defense of the Christian faith.

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B&H Publishing Group

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0805444815

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9780805444810

Nightmare in Broken Bow

By: Wayne D. Overholser

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Nightmare in Broken Bow

By: Wayne D. Overholser

SPUR AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR THIS WAS A DEBT HE'D SETTLE HIS OWN WAY—WITH THE BUSINESS END OF A .44 What Mark Morgan learned about his past made him set his sights for Broken Bow. He'd be looking for the Burkes. Twenty years before, they'd gunned his father down, seized his land, and built an empire of their own. Morgan knew he was headed for a showdown. The Burke empire was still intact, but there was also the Hall gang—and the Dorn boys. Mean as weasels, the Dorns would skin a dog just to hear it howl. Morgan would have to be fast, very fast—or all he'd get for his trouble would be a quick trip to hell.

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Speaking Volumes

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9798890220844

Maria Woodworth-Etter

For Such a Time as this

By: Wayne Warner

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Maria Woodworth-Etter

For Such a Time as this

By: Wayne Warner

For Such a Time as This is the meticulously researched, tenderly written biography of the legendary Maria Woodworth-Etter, a woman before her time, who preached of repentance, salvation, holiness, healing, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Her success inspired Aimee Semple McPherson and paved the way for Kathryn Kuhlman, Marilyn Hickey, and Joyce Meyer. Historian Grant Wacker said of her, "No one commanded greater awe in the Pentecostal circles." Carl Brumback described her as "looking just like your grandmother, but who exercised tremendous spiritual authority over sin, disease, and demons." But she was also very human, as flawed and fragile as we all are. Warner strikes a delicate balance for the reader between revealing the woman and portraying her power. A must-read for every spirit-filled Christian.

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Bridge Logos Foundation

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0882709178

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9780882709178

Ohio's Lake Erie Vacationland in Vintage Postcards

By: R. Wayne Ayers

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Ohio's Lake Erie Vacationland in Vintage Postcards

By: R. Wayne Ayers

Ohios Lake Erie Shore began to blossom as a resort area in the mid 1800s, and came into full bloom around the turn of the century when the prospering steamboat navigation industry started to bring thousands of tourists to Put-in-Bay, Cedar Point, and the spiritual retreats at Lakeside on Marblehead.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439627886

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Writing for Litigation

By: Kamela Bridges,Wayne Schiess

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Writing for Litigation

By: Kamela Bridges,Wayne Schiess

Writing for Litigation, Third Edition, systematically addresses how audience, purpose, strategy, and ethics inform the shape, content, and tone of the full range of litigation documents. Camilla Bridges and Wayne Schiess explain how to draft litigation documents like a lawyer. And because litigation practice can’t be boiled down to a few forms, the authors provide drafting instruction for the full range of documents used in litigation practice —from client engagement letter to motions, discovery, affidavits, and jury instructions. Writing for Litigation, Third Edition is one of those indispensable books that students will refer to again and again, in law school and practice. New to the Third Edition New Chapter 14 consolidates coverage of legal writing process and style, emphasizing accessibility, readability, organization, and the principles of persuasion Discussion of the advantages and risks of using generative artificial intelligence in writing litigation documents Guidance for recognizing and avoid bias and assumptions in their legal writing Tips for researching facts and law in litigation practice An updated fact scenario for writing assignments Professors and students will benefit from Broad coverage of both common documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, and motions, and ancillary documents such as demand letters, client communications, and affidavits Practical tips and advice on strategic legal drafting, writing unambiguously, and complying with ethical obligations Clear guidance to the component parts of each type of document A complete set of sample documents in the Appendices This text addresses each component of a wide range of litigation documents—from the caption to the certificate of service—so students won’t have to ask that question after they graduate from law school. It also addresses day-to-day writing tasks, such as e-mails to clients and opposing counsel. A chapter on writing principles addresses writing process, accessibility, readability, organization, and persuasion. Samples of each type of document, all relating to the same case, allow readers to see how different forms of legal writing and the various types of legal documents relate to each stage of the litigation process, from beginning to end.

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Aspen Publishing

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Evolution of the Alabama Agroecosystem

Always Keeping Up, but Never Catching Up

By: Eddie Wayne Shell

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Evolution of the Alabama Agroecosystem

Always Keeping Up, but Never Catching Up

By: Eddie Wayne Shell

Evolution of the Alabama Agroecosystem describes aspects of food and fiber production from prehistoric to modern times. Using information and perspectives from both the "hard" sciences (geology, biology) and the "soft" science (sociology, history, economics, politics), it traces agriculture's evolution from its appearance in the Old World to its establishment in the New World. It discusses how agricultural practices originating in Europe, Asia and Africa determined the path agriculture followed as it developed in the Americas. The book focuses on changes in US and Alabama agriculture since the early nineteenth century and the effects that increased government involvement have had on the country's agricultural development. Material presented explains why agriculture in Alabama and much of the South remains only marginally competitive compared to many other states, the role that limited agricultural competitiveness played in the slower rate of economic development in the South in general, and how those limiting factors ensure that agricultural development in Alabama and the South will continue to keep up but never catch up.

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NewSouth Books

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1603062033

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9781603062039

You're the Umpire

Mind-Boggling Questions to Test Your Baseball Knowledge

By: Wayne Stewart

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You're the Umpire

Mind-Boggling Questions to Test Your Baseball Knowledge

By: Wayne Stewart

Do you think you have what it takes to be a Major League umpire? Well, now you can test your knowledge of the game with Wayne Stewart’s You’re the Umpire. Divided into three sections, this unusual handbook, now in its third edition, offers Routine Calls, which deal with scenarios and rules that typically come up in games and deal with clear-cut rules—fair and foul, strike zone questions, and the like. The next section, Basic Situations, deals with umpiring matters and rules that are just a bit more unusual or, for the casual fan, obscure. Interference and obstruction calls, for example, don’t come up too often, but they remain standard stuff involving rules that umps and many fans know quite well. In the final section, Obscure Rules and Situations, you will be presented with what many baseball people call “knotty” problems. Here, you will be asked questions involving the complex infield fly rule and other arcane matters. This section, then, is the ultimate test of your umpiring skills and knowledge. Most of the situations in You’re the Umpire come from real games, such as the time a fastball from Randy Johnson killed a bird in flight and what the umps did regarding that pitch, but some scenarios are made up to illustrate specific points or rules. Test yourself against your friends or against the iconic baseball rulebook. It’s a challenge and it’s fun.

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Simon and Schuster

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1510739319

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9781510739314

EBOOK: Accounting: What the Numbers Mean

By: David Marshall,Wayne McManus,Daniel Viele

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EBOOK: Accounting: What the Numbers Mean

By: David Marshall,Wayne McManus,Daniel Viele

Accounting has become known as the language of business. This new edition is written to meet the needs of those students who will not be accountants but who do need to understand accounting to learn the key language that embarks us in the business world. Marshall, the leading text in the Survey market, takes readers through the basics: what accounting information is, what it means, and how it is used. The authors help students succeed through clear and concise writing, a conceptual focus and unparalleled technology support. In using this text, students examine financial statements and discover what they do and do not communicate. This enables them to gain the crucial decision-making and problem-solving skills they need in order to succeed in a professional environment.

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McGraw Hill

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0077173546

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9780077173548

Shadow of Oz

Theistic Evolution and the Absent God

By: Wayne D. Rossiter

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Shadow of Oz

Theistic Evolution and the Absent God

By: Wayne D. Rossiter

In the century and a half since Darwin's Origin of Species, there has been an ongoing--and often vociferously argued--conversation about our species' place in creation and its relationship to a Creator. A growing number of academic professionals see no conflict between Darwin's view of life and the Christian faith. Dubbed "theistic evolution," this brand of Christianity holds that God has used processes like Darwinian evolution to achieve his creation. But is that true? Can Darwin's mechanism of natural selection acting on chance mutations be reconciled with God's intentionality in producing particular outcomes? Does humanity represent the apex of his creation, or just an erasable and ephemeral signpost along a path still being revealed? Does theistic evolution permit God to intervene supernaturally in the workings of his creation? Can we as humans be made in the image of God if we are just one of the millions of products of evolution? Can we salvage concepts like freewill, meaning, purpose, or an eternal soul within theistic evolution? In this book, Wayne Rossiter assess theistic evolution, and whether or not it is consistent with Christianity and secular science. His conclusion is that it bears little resemblance to classical Christianity, and promotes a century-old understanding of evolutionary theory. Theistic evolution renders God a passive player in creation, so far removed and undetectable that he resembles a mere shadow of the Creator described in Christianity.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1498220738

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9781498220736

American Women of Science since 1900 [2 volumes]

[2 volumes]

By: Tiffany K. Wayne

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American Women of Science since 1900 [2 volumes]

[2 volumes]

By: Tiffany K. Wayne

A comprehensive examination of American women scientists across the sciences throughout the 20th century, providing a rich historical context for understanding their achievements and the way they changed the practice of science. Much more than a "Who's Who," this exhaustive two-volume encyclopedia examines the significant achievements of 20th century American women across the sciences in light of the historical and cultural factors that affected their education, employment, and research opportunities. With coverage that includes a number of scientists working today, the encyclopedia shows just how much the sciences have evolved as a professional option for women, from the dawn of the 20th century to the present. American Women of Science since 1900 focuses on 500 of the 20th century's most notable American women scientists—many overlooked, undervalued, or simply not well known. In addition, it offers individual features on 50 different scientific disciplines (Women in Astronomy, etc.), as well as essays on balancing career and family, girls and science education, and other sociocultural topics. Readers will encounter some extraordinary scientific minds at work, getting a sense of the obstacles they faced as the scientific community faced the questions of feminism and gender confronting the nation as a whole.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1598841599

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9781598841596

500 Little-Known Facts about Joseph Smith

By: Wayne J. Lewis,Jana Lee Cox,Lee Nelson

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500 Little-Known Facts about Joseph Smith

By: Wayne J. Lewis,Jana Lee Cox,Lee Nelson

Can you name the 117 angels that appeared to Joseph Smith? You’ll be able to after reading this book! With interesting facts, inspiring stories, and even his patriarchal blessing, 500 Little-Known Facts about Joseph Smith is a perfect book to have on hand for your family, for teaching lessons and giving talks, or for personal study.

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Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

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1462109853

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The Right’s First Amendment

The Politics of Free Speech & the Return of Conservative Libertarianism

By: Wayne Batchis

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The Right’s First Amendment

The Politics of Free Speech & the Return of Conservative Libertarianism

By: Wayne Batchis

Not so long ago, being aggressively "pro–free speech" was as closely associated with American political liberalism as being pro-choice, pro–affirmative action, or pro–gun control. With little notice, this political dynamic has been shaken to the core. The Right's First Amendment examines how conservatives came to adopt and co-opt constitutional free speech rights. In the 1960s, free speech on college campuses was seen as a guarantee for social agitators, hippies, and peaceniks. Today, for many conservatives, it represents instead a crucial shield that protects traditionalists from a perceived scourge of political correctness and liberal oversensitivity. Over a similar period, free market conservatives have risen up to embrace a once unknown, but now cherished, liberty: freedom of commercial expression. What do these changes mean for the future of First Amendment interpretation? Wayne Batchis offers a fresh entry point into these issues by grounding his study in both political and legal scholarship. Surveying six decades of writings from the preeminent conservative publication National Review alongside the evolving constitutional law and ideological predispositions of Supreme Court justices deciding these issues, Batchis asks the conservative political movement to answer to its judicial logic, revealing how this keystone of our civic American beliefs now carries a much more complex and nuanced political identity.

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Stanford University Press

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080479801X

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9780804798013

The Rhetoric of Fiction

By: Wayne C. Booth

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The Rhetoric of Fiction

By: Wayne C. Booth

The first edition of The Rhetoric of Fiction transformed the criticism of fiction and soon became a classic in the field. One of the most widely used texts in fiction courses, it is a standard reference point in advanced discussions of how fictional form works, how authors make novels accessible, and how readers recreate texts, and its concepts and terms—such as "the implied author," "the postulated reader," and "the unreliable narrator"—have become part of the standard critical lexicon. For this new edition, Wayne C. Booth has written an extensive Afterword in which he clarifies misunderstandings, corrects what he now views as errors, and sets forth his own recent thinking about the rhetoric of fiction. The other new feature is a Supplementary Bibliography, prepared by James Phelan in consultation with the author, which lists the important critical works of the past twenty years—two decades that Booth describes as "the richest in the history of the subject.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226065596

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What Comes Next

Voyaging the Bible

By: Trevor Wayne Rolls Jr.

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What Comes Next

Voyaging the Bible

By: Trevor Wayne Rolls Jr.

People who want to live Christian lives know they are supposed to read the Bible. After all, it is God’s Word. Despite their best intentions, many quickly find themselves lost or even confused when they begin reading. Nobody ever really knows what the Bible is when they first start reading it, and given the cultural gap and difference of a few thousand years, most people probably don’t know what to do with it. Author Trevor Wayne Rolls Jr. is ready to help you navigate and understand the Word of God. What Comes Next: Voyaging the Bible is just that—a voyage into the Bible to explore some of the basic topics a curious seeker may be interested in. Drawing from academic texts such as Geisler’s systematic theology to more popular readings such as Strobel’s Case for the Real Jesus, What Comes Next pulls the best from more than twenty sources to create a beginner’s guide to the Bible. Of course, the book isn’t solely for beginners but is intended to serve as a launchpad for anyone wishing to go deeper into the Word of God. What Comes Next is a reverential, spiritually rich book that will help you grow on your journey with Christ. Based on a combination of scriptures and personal observations formed through years of Bible study and prayer, the author’s insights and uplifting words are sure to resonate with and inspire you.

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Critical Understanding

The Powers and Limits of Pluralism

By: Wayne C. Booth

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Critical Understanding

The Powers and Limits of Pluralism

By: Wayne C. Booth

Critics will always disagree, but, maintains Wayne Booth, their disagreement need not result in critical chaos. In Critical Understanding, Booth argues for a reasoned pluralism—a criticism more various and resourceful than can be caught in any one critic's net. He relates three noted pluralists—Ronald Crane, Kenneth Burke, and M. H. Abrams—to various currently popular critical approaches. Throughout, Booth tests the abstractions of metacriticism against particular literary works, devoting a substantial portion of his discussion to works by W. H. Auden, Henry James, Oliver Goldsmith, and Anatole France.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226065553

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Energy Efficient Buildings

Architecture Engineering And Environment

By: Dean Hawkes,Wayne Forster

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Energy Efficient Buildings

Architecture Engineering And Environment

By: Dean Hawkes,Wayne Forster

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the debate on the vulnerability of the global environment has given a new significance to the environmental agenda in architecture.".

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0393730921

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Justice That Transforms, Volume One

By: Wayne Northey

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Justice That Transforms, Volume One

By: Wayne Northey

Restorative Justice was a term and concept largely unused before the mid-1970s. Wayne Northey happened to be in on the ground floor of facilitating its worldwide adoption as a challenge to Western retributive justice systems, ultimately to violent responses to conflict domestically and internationally. The most replicated early model of Restorative Justice, based on the well-known “Elmira Case,” was a Canadian first, initially dubbed Victim Offender Reconciliation Project (VORP). The author became its second director in 1977. The term “mediation” later displaced the more religious word, “reconciliation,” as the model spread outside Christian moorings; and “program” displaced the initially more tentative “project.” At seminary, Northey had learned to think through one’s vocation theologically. He began in that vein, writing and publishing on this profound call for a systemic “paradigm shift,” and has been at it ever since. This publication is volume 1 of a series of his collected writings, of which two additional volumes may be found online. Two or three further volumes are projected.

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