In The Means of Grace, Andrew C. Thompson presents a clear and accessible explanation of the core tenets John Wesley instilled in the early Methodist movement—baptism, searching the Scriptures, prayer, the Lord’s Supper, fasting, fellowship, accountability, works of mercy, and exercising the presence of God. Each means of grace is drawn from biblical examples and paired with a framework to offer a real, practical model for a life marked by holy love and holy transformation.

In a moment of great crisis, the apostle Paul gave new meanings to characters and events within Genesis 16-21 without completely denying or replacing their prior meanings. This interpretive practice, as found in Galatians 4:21-31, has troubled interpreters of Scripture since the fourth century. This book demonstrates that Paul's practice was allegorical and provides a more precise understanding of his practice by comparing Paul with three roughly contemporary interpreters of Scripture: int...

Following his best-selling devotion book, 364 Days of Thanksgiving, Pastor Andrew Schroer uses ordinary people, places, and things to point out God's wonderful gifts to you.When you think of the many ways God has blessed you, do you think of the things that happened to you today? Sometimes it's easy to miss God's blessings, even when they're right in front of you.Take a step back and enjoy the bigger picture with 364 Days of Devotion....

"Where do babies come from?" It isn't unusual for new parents to be posed this delicate question by the time their child is just three or four. Some children develop this natural curiosity sooner, some later, but when questions about sexuality and reproduction inevitably arise, the wise parent will keep this delightful book on hand! Playful in style without sacrificing educational value, Andry and Schepp's, How Babies are Made, is an invaluable resource for parents eager to help their inqu...

With American leadership facing increased competition from China and India, the question of how hegemons emerge— and are able to create conditions for lasting stability—is of utmost importance in international relations. The generally accepted wisdom is that liberal superpowers, with economies based on capitalist principles, are best able to develop systems conducive to the health of the global economy.In Birth of Hegemony, Andrew C. Sobel draws attention to the c...

What is the secret to happiness?God richly blesses his people every day. Those blessings from God overflow in our lives, and it can be easy for us not to notice them or take them for granted instead of thanking the one who gives them to us—God!This unique devotional—part devotion book, part journal—will teach you what it means to be overwhelmingly thankful to God for all the blessings he gives you.In addition to the 26 uplifting devotions, you'll be...

The last decade or so has seen many books from what might be called "the new atheists." One thinks, for example, of Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens. They have captured the interest of the general reading public and have sold well. Often, however, they have loaded the dice against Christian belief in a most unfair fashion. Arguments and issues have been summarily dismissed after the most cursory of treatments. Thinking God, written by a philosopher and a theologian, father and son, ...

The Indian Ocean, with its critical routes for global commerce, is a potentially volatile location for geopolitical strife. Even as the region’s role in the international economy and as a highway to conflict zones increases, the US has failed to advance a coherent strategy for protecting its interests in the Indian Ocean or for managing complex diplomatic relationships across the region. The Indian Ocean and US Grand Strategy presents a range of viewpoints about whether and how th...

Christopher Lamont lost his mother, and like all boys, he misses her so much. He goes through the aftermath without ever coping and has caused strain on his relations with the people around him, including his dad.A young boy missing his mother so much is at a loss. Until one night, when a grim reaper named David delivers the news that his mother's death was an accident on the afterlife's part.Filled with determination, Christopher convinces the grim reaper David to escort h...

The peaceful town of Thornfield seems like any other American small town. Little did they know, evil has moved into town. He is the shadows in your closet and under your bed. He is the bump in the night coming from the basement and the creaking floorboards in the attic. He is the Boogeyman! Little Amelia will confront this monster and live to tell the tale. Unfortunately, she will also battle the demons that haunt her mind. Will Amelia ever feel safe again? What will become of the Boogeyma...

Lilly and Max had a dream for this summer vacation. A dream to stream. But the plan to binge the hot days away falls apart when they are sucked into a cursed TV and transported to an interstellar tv network where they are told they will have to survive a gauntlet of shows that turn out to be more real than they ever imagined. Now, they have to live the shows they wanted to watch, and each episode is life or death.Behind it all, an evil presence pulls the strings. A mysterious magic...

A foundational yet practical understanding of electronics is central for researchers working on experiments in modern scientific labs. However, students in the sciences are often given minimal training in electronics, leading to gaps in understanding of debugging, testing, automation, or various other crucial skills. This textbook offers a one-semester, lab-based introduction to analog and digital electronics, combining theory and practical knowledge to prepare readers to engage with elect...