Much of the New Testament was written in urban settings, in which the Christian communities had to deal head-on with issues such as race, equality, justice, sexuality, money, and economics. But much of today's apologetics (engagement with the questions that people are asking about Christianity) come from suburban churches and academic studies. Urban believers—those who live and minister in America's inner cities—often face unique issues, not often addressed by the larger Christian communit...

Law, like religion, provided one of the principal discourses through which early-modern English people conceptualised the world in which they lived. Transcending traditional boundaries between social, legal and political history, this innovative and authoritative study examines the development of legal thought and practice from the later middle ages through to the outbreak of the English civil war, and explores the ways in which law mediated and constituted social and economic relationship...

"Cotton Manufacturing" by Christopher Parkinson Brooks delves into the intricate processes and historical significance of cotton production. The book explores the evolution of cotton manufacturing, highlighting key technological advancements and their impact on the industry. Brooks provides a comprehensive overview of the various stages involved in cotton processing, from cultivation to spinning and weaving. Through detailed analysis, he illustrates how cotton has shaped economies and soci...

Asia-Pacific in the New World Order critically explores the notion that a distinctive regional power bloc is developing linking countries bordering the Pacific, with East Asia at its core. This student-friendly volume sheds light on the complex interplay between global, regional and national forces which have transformed the Asia-Pacific area into one of the most vibrant and economically successful regions in the world. Historical narratives alongside geopolitical and geoeconomic ...

The history and nature of artificial stone for use in architecture is a subject still shrouded in myth and misconception. This book aims to lay bare those misconceptions and present a scientific and architectural account of these materials, and especially Coade Stone, the most successful of all, which found great favour during the Georgian period. Many examples of Coade Stone cast sculpture still exist and several key examples are presented in context and as case studies . Eleanor Coade’s ...

Discover Your Inner Glow — And Embrace the Bro Within. Being a man in today’s world isn’t as simple today. Society expects you to be strong but sensitive, successful but humble, independent but connected — all while keeping a straight face like nothing ever bothers you. The Art of Bro: A Survival Guide for the Modern Man is here to change that. Blending humor, heartfelt wisdom, and no-nonsense advice, this book explores the realities of modern masculinity with a fresh, satirical, and down-...

Best described as a memoir. Personal and real life experiences through the eyes of the author. How to fight through different types of relationship issues/battles. How to overcome depression and accomplish life goals.

This volume revisits a classic book by a famous historian: R.H. Tawney's Agrarian Problem in the Sixteenth Century (1912). Tawney's Agrarian Problem surveyed landlord-tenant relations in England between 1440 and 1660, the period of emergent capitalism and rapidly changing property relations that stands between the end of serfdom and the more firmly capitalist system of the eighteenth century. This transition period is widely recognised as crucial to Britain's long term ec...

One game. Six students. Five survivors.It was only ever meant to be a game.A game of consequences, of silly forfeits, childish dares. A game to be played by six best friends in their first year at Oxford University. But then the game changed: the stakes grew higher and the dares more personal, more humiliating, finally evolving into a vicious struggle with unpredictable and tragic results.Now, fourteen years later, the remaining players must meet ag...

Ever wondered what animals wolves eat? Or how wolves are related to our pet pooches? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked - plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations and photographs.

Ever wondered what animals wolves eat? Or how wolves are related to our pet pooches? Listen up for exciting answers to questions you'll be glad we asked-plus "Did You Know?" fun facts!

The ground of higher education is shifting, but learning ecosystems around the world have much more space than MOOCs and trendy online platforms can fill, and Loewen shows how professors have an indisputable pedagogical edge that gives them a crucial role to play in higher education. By adopting the collaborative pedagogical process in this book, professors can create effective social learning experiences that connect students to peers and professional colleagues in real time.Loewe...