We need to talk about the reality of warWar remains a clear and present evil, yet North American Christians often don’t feel equipped to talk about it. When a US Air Force drone drops a bomb on a wedding party in Yemen, for example, few of us have the language to talk about that violence. When our military invades a territory or when we fight proxy wars through other countries, our response to military violence tends to follow our political beliefs rather than our ...

Using a blend of travel narrative, interviews, theological insight, and biblical scholarship, Daniel tackles the controversial issues that surround undocumented migration in the United States by taking the reader to the spiritual, legal, and geographical front lines of the immigration debate. Here, the political becomes personal and talking points have a human face. The result of this journey is a compelling argument that encourages Christians to meet undocumented migrants as neighbors and...

“The next revival must be an awakening in the intellect of Christians ready to mark the life of the church and of the broader society with a thoughtful faith.�Thoughtful Christianity provides a guide to Christian faith that honors tradition while embracing modern thought and valuing critical reflection. Daniel examines the extreme polarization of Christianity in the last century and argues that American Christians are in need of an awakening of the mind. He suggests a ...

The New Testament as seen through the lens of the Jewish Messiah, an Aramaic-speaking Galilean rabbi. The AHAV New Testament, Volume 1, the Bible, is part of a two-volume set that reflects how Yeshua (Jesus) would interpret the Greek New Testament as the Jewish Messiah and Aramaic-speaking Galilean rabbi. The AHAV introduces readers to the spiritual and theological DNA of Primal Christianity-the original Galilean Aramaic Yeshua-Jesus movement. AHAV is the Hebrew word for "love" and an acro...

The New Testament as seen through the lens of the Jewish Messiah, an Aramaic-speaking Galilean rabbi. The AHAV New Testament, Volume 2, Appendices, is part of a two-volume set that reflects how Yeshua (Jesus) would interpret the Greek New Testament as the Jewish Messiah and Aramaic-speaking Galilean rabbi. The AHAV has 296 appendices that introduce readers to the spiritual and theological doctrines of Primal Christianity-the original Galilean Aramaic Yeshua-Jesus movement. AHAV is the Hebr...

With new chapters and updated content throughout, this second edition of Higher Education Research Methodology is an essential guide to systematic inquiry into higher education. Providing practical and theoretical guidance for students, topics covered include ontology and epistemology, as well as research design approaches and methods of data collection.New to this edition are two brand new chapters on conceptual and theoretical frameworks, and research justification, as w...

This book is for anyonewho wishes to improve university teaching and learning through systematic inquiry. It provides advice, but also a constructive critique of research methods and, in turn, the authors also make a contribution to the theories of research methodology.Topics covered include ontology, epistemology and engagement with academic literature, as well as research design approaches and methods of data collection. There is a keen focus on quality in both the analysis and e...

Over the last decade, virtual communities have evolved from massive experimental, educational, technological, business, and social environments to experiential and practical environments, supplementing their geographical counterparts. The Handbook of Research on Methods and Techniques for Studying Virtual Communities: Paradigms and Phenomena satisfies the need for methodological consideration and tools for data collection, analysis and presentation in virtual communities. Chapters cover st...

"""A deftly composed and highly enjoyable crime story."" —Kirkus Reviews Substantial Justice chronicles the 1985 misadventures of Spider Lacey, a laconic Citroen mechanic, and Siobhan Mollenkopf, a lawyer who has reappeared in Spider’s life after a ten-year hiatus. Things start well, then devolve when Spider’s best friend, a marijuana grower and controversial talk-show host, is murdered. Spider and Siobhan spiral into a world of white supremacists, political activists, lumber tycoons, moto...

This book contributes to the understanding of regional and global perspectives on the development and challenges the higher education sector in sub-Saharan Africa faces in the era of globalization. It focuses on the critical aspects of the higher education sector in the Global South, with a particular emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. It brings together empirical, theoretical and philosophical perspectives from researchers in some of the leading universities in sub-Saharan Africa. The book h...

"This book brings together researchers and educators to explore the future of teaching and learning in the era of AI. Comprising seven sections, the volume includes philosophical reflections, historical analyses, empirical studies, and practical case-based insights. It also highlights the design and experimentation of AI technologies through proof-of-concept projects. Collectively, these contributions provide theoretical depth, strategic guidance, and evidence-informed approaches for navig...

The only official study guide for the new CCSP exam(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide is your ultimate resource for the CCSP exam. Covering all CCSP domains, this book walks you through Architectural Concepts and Design Requirements, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security, Cloud Application Security, Operations, and Legal and Compliance with real-world scenarios to help you apply your sk...