Congregations that are alive and vibrant have vital music programs. How did they get that way?There are sensible and practical steps to develop such a program which begins with a clear vision of the end product. This book addresses the many interrelated issues of defining and embracing the leadership role in the church music program that is required of clergy in parish ministry and essential for a healthy congregation.Clergy and musicians work toward the sa...

Whether you are a novice or an expert, this book will provide you with the information you need to build a model railroad, from locomotive research and railroading terms to electronics and Digital Command Control (DCC).

Aidan, a half-Aystar scholar, becomes the target of powerful factions after awakening ancient magic linked to his heritage. Hunted by jealous wizards, mercenaries, cultists and other adversaries, Aidan enlists the help of his new allies, including Oren, Captain Ahlissa, and Jillian, an alien shapeshifter.Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the hidden magic and expose the secrets of the desert.

Nine-year-old Tommy Baker, tormented by bullies, writes a desperate letter to Santa wishing for justice. Lost for thirty years, the letter resurfaces in Santa’s Overdue Wishes Department, and Tommy - along with his now-adult bullies - is summoned to a mysterious Christmas gathering at a remote lodge, where a reunion party is hosted by the enigmatic Mr Snow.As sinister events unfold, each bully faces a punishment connected to the seven deadly sins they embody, overseen by haunting e...

James J. Florio is best known as governor of New Jersey from 1990 to 1994. But his career in local, state, and national government is far more varied, and his achievements as a progressive reformer are more substantial than most realize.This political memoir tells the remarkable story of how Florio, a high school dropout who left to join the Navy as a teenager, went on to become an attorney, a state assemblyman, a congressman, and a governor. A passionate defender of the environmen...

In seventeenth-century France, Jeanne Guyon wrote about God, "I loved him, and I burned with his fire because I loved him, and I loved him in such a way that I could love only him, but in loving him I had no motive save himself." She called this the pure love of God. Guyon traveled throughout Europe teaching others how to pray and her books became popular bestsellers. She expressed her Christian faith that Jesus Christ lives within our interior life. As Guyon became increasingly popular, t...

“If I now consider man in his isolated capacity, I find that dogmatic belief is no less indispensable to him in order to live alone than it is to enable him to co-operate with his fellows. If man were forced to demonstrate for himself all the truths of which he makes daily use, his task would never end.” (Alexis de Tocqueville)“Most truths which travel the world (truths are great travellers) may be regarded as commonplaces, associations of ideas common to a large number of men, non...

"Filled with history and anecdote . . . a walk through the past and a peek at the future of America through the gift of HBCUs and their graduates." — Publishers WeeklyA comprehensive and definitive guide to America's 107 historically black colleges and universities, this commemorative gift book explores the historical, social, and cultural importance of the nation's HBCUs and celebrates their rich legacy.Included in this one-of-a-kind collection are:...

Fred Guttenberg loved watching Mr. Rogers with his daughter and son when they were little. Their favorite wisdom was: In the midst of tragedy and catastrophe, find the helpers. "Always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers. Because if you look for the helpers, you'll know there's hope." —Fred Rogers, 1999.Life changed forever on Valentine's Day 2018. Thirty-four people were shot at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Jaime Gutten...

Like its World War II namesake of Leyte Gulf fame, USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) was a small combatant built for escort duty. But its skipper imbued his brand-new crew with a fighting spirit to match their forebears, and in 1988 when the guided missile frigate was thrust into the Persian Gulf at the height of the Iran-Iraq War, there was no better ship for the job. Forbidden to fire unless fired upon, Captain Paul Rinn and his crew sailed amid the chaos in the Gulf for two months...

A comprehensive analysis of New Zealand's national security challenges in a complex global environment.New Zealand National Security: Challenges, Trends and Issues examines the multifaceted threats facing New Zealand, from trade insecurity and terrorism to resource disputes and ideological tensions. Leading experts analyze New Zealand's political and regional security context, exploring power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific and South Pacific regions. The volu...

The COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching political and social consequences across the globe. Published in collaboration with the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), this book addresses the greatest social challenges facing the world as a result of the pandemic.The authors propose public policy solutions to help refugees, migrant workers, victims of human trafficking, indigenous populations and the invisible poor of the Global South.