Explore the the profound theological implications of apostolic succession with this in-depth study examining the foundations and historical development of this pivotal concept.Apostolic succession, the unbroken lineage of bishops extending back to the original apostles, has profoundly shaped Christian identity since the church's inception. In this comprehensive book, Rt. Rev. Christopher Bryant traces the origins of apostolic succession from biblical antecedents through extensive a...

The mere mention of the name Pelé immediately invokes strong feelings for those with an affinity for the sport known as football in most of the world, or soccer for those in the United States. A legendary Brazillian footballer, Pelé played the position of forward, and his name is easily one of the most recognizable in the sport, acting as somewhat of a figurehead representative like Michael Jordan in basketball, Wayne Gretzky in hockey, or Tom Brady in American-style football. Even now, Pe...

Climate change and an evolving non-renewable energy sector threaten the future viability and sustainability of communities across the country. While rural communities have a special place in the national fabric, they often lack the resources to tackle these important and evolving threats.Planning for Rural Resilience: Coping with Climate Change and Energy Futures makes clear that communities and municipalities have opportunities to make informed and constructive decisions ...

We fear discovery when we should fear what there is to discover.Lovecraft and his successors show a world where human civilisation is only a thin veneer over black seas of ignorance. A world where men exalted for their reason uncover logic-defying truths. A world where the marginalised discover uncaring horror on the fringes of a society that rejects them. A world where the bonds between us unravel.But what of those who wear their own averageness like a ven...

Brigadier, from BBC TV's Doctor Who, is investigating a series of cases of spontaneous combustion. How can an inferno start inside a brick wall? Who or what are the ghost-like creatures spotted in the area around Imber base? Does it have anything to do with Eileen Younghusband, hotel proprietor, whose ordinary day is about to be interrupted by secrets from her past?Traumatic events from the Second World War impact upon the present day and a mysterious aircraft could hold the key to the ide...

Journey into the heart of the early church through Bishop Bryant's exploration of unity in Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Amidst a pluralistic culture steeped in idolatry and spiritual warfare, Paul calls believers to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called." Bryant ushers you through Paul's profound teachings on the cardinal unities that bind the church together - one body, one spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God. Travel through thi...

"Anchored in Hope: A 30-Day Journey to Renewed Faith" invites you on a transformative spiritual journey. Through scripture, daily stories, and practical applications, this devotional will guide you to rediscover and strengthen your hope in God, even amidst life's most challenging times.Each day, you will uncover biblical truths about hope, hear inspiring stories of faith, and gain tangible applications for your life, fostering a deep, personal understanding of hope that anchors you...

This book, first published in 1976, discusses four classical paradigms for sociology – the positivism of Saint-Simon and Comte, Durkheim, Marx and Weber – and four contemporary developments or revisions of them – the sociologie active of Dumazedier and his colleagues in France, sociology in Socialist Poland, the work of Dahrendorf and the ‘new sociology’ of Mills and his successors. Christopher Bryant suggests that no neutral language exists in which to compare the characteristics...

This book is a summary and does not serve as a direct replacement of the original book. It's an independent publication that give readers insights and provides a thorough overview as well as a critical evaluation of the Original book.In this summarized book, you will get:• Chapter astute outline of the main contents.• Fast & simple understanding of the content analysis.• Exceptionally summarized content that you may skip in the original bookABOUT THE...

This book is a summary and does not serve as a direct replacement of the original book. It's an independent publication that give readers insights and provides a thorough overview as well as a critical evaluation of the Original book.In this summarized book, you will get:• Chapter astute outline of the main contents.• Fast & simple understanding of the content analysis.• Exceptionally summarized content that you may skip in the original bookABOUT THE...

This timely and assured book provides an essential guide to one of the biggest social, political and economic developments of our time.

This book focuses on the operational and clinical strategies needed to improve care of Emergency Psychiatric patients. Boarding of psychiatric patients in ED’s is recognized as a national crisis. The American College of Emergency Physicians identified strategies to decrease boarding of psychiatric patients as one of their top strategic goals.Currently, there are books on clinical care of psychiatric patients, but this is the first book that looks at both the clinical and operationa...