"The time is far spent; there is little remaining." -Hymns, no. 266Never has that been more true than now, with the Church's new 25-minute class times. And that means our teaching needs to be more efficient and effective than ever, using simple techniques that bring big results in gospel growth and knowledge. Techniques for Teaching the Gospel presents and explains 26 of these techniques that anyone can use, including:Having the teac...

The Internet has dramatically altered the landscape of crime and national security, creating new threats, such as identity theft, computer viruses, and cyberattacks. Moreover, because cybercrimes are often not limited to a single site or nation, crime scenes themselves have changed. Consequently, law enforcement must confront these new dangers and embrace novel methods of prevention, as well as produce new tools for digital surveillance—which can jeopardize privacy and civil liberties.

In the chaotic environment of a modern trauma center, a single misunderstood word in a traditional medical manual can result in immediate, catastrophic patient mortality. Despite massive advances in surgical technology, medical professionals have long been handicapped by dense, text-heavy protocols that cognitive science proves are fundamentally incompatible with high-stress, split-second human processing. This applied science investigation reveals how the radical implementation of color-c...

From one of the nation’s preeminent constitutional scholars, a sweeping rethinking of the uses of history in constitutional interpretationFights over history are at the heart of most important constitutional disputes in America. The Supreme Court’s current embrace of originalism is only the most recent example of how lawyers and judges try to use history to establish authority for their positions. Jack M. Balkin argues that fights over constitutional interpretation...

"Our form of government has no sense unless it is founded in a deeply felt religious faith, and I don't care what it is. With us, of course, it is the Judeo-Christian concept, but it must be a religion that all men are created equal."So said Dwight D. Eisenhower shortly after being elected president of the United States in 1952. Although this statement has been variously interpreted, it reflects one of his fundamental guiding principles: that for a country to thrive, it ne...

Fear of failure inhibits our drive to be successful. When we conquer our own fear of failure, we are on our journey toward success. And success is not measured by how many times we failed but by how many times we got up and moved on. Our belief in ourselves and our profound faith in God help us conquer our fear of failure and propel us toward the highest peak of our human existence. So take the risk because success is worth the journey when we finally overcome the most debilitating of huma...

Are you tired of being around pretty women and not having the know-how on how to approach them and get intimate?I was in your exact place and I decided to study every book on dating and relationships.This is the first book in brief format to get you running and it will bring you amazing girls if you apply the knowledge that's inside.You will learn:Chapter 1How you can overcome your fears and insecurities when talking to a woman!

The school accountability movement’s focus solely on improving standardized test scores is dehumanizing. There is no standardized child. In the rush to quantify, evaluate, and ostensibly improve the American educational system, we have forgotten that education is complicated. Any attempt to distill it into a simplistic measure will fall short – and will compromise the nobility of the work.How can teachers continue to do the incredibly challenging work of effective education in an e...

The most comprehensive state election study ever undertaken, Elections in Pennsylvania provides data and analysis for more than 13,000 general elections and more than 6,000 primary elections held in the state between 1900 and 1998, with a postscript examining in less detail the elections of 2000 and 2002. Included are all elections for president, governor, U.S. senators and representatives, statewide offices, and members of the General Assembly. The extensive period of time covere...

Welcome to a collection of stunning and moving inspirational poetry written throughout National Poetry Writing Month in April 2020.Come on a journey with us as we explore the works of many diverse and talented poets who each know how to write uplifting words to stimulate our senses and make us feel better about ourselves.Contributors to The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition include: Donna Allard, Chandni Asnani, Maria L. Berg, Jamie Brian, Jimena...

It is no longer controversial that the American political system has become deeply dysfunctional. Today, only slightly more than a quarter of Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction, while sixty-three percent believe we are on a downward slope. The top twenty words used to describe the past year include "chaotic," "turbulent," and "disastrous." Donald Trump's improbable rise to power and his 2016 Electoral College victory placed America's political dysfunction in an...

Alberta is at a crossroads. Its situation in Canadian confederation is unfair. It is unequal. So...what comes next?What westerners ultimately need to decide if the best response to that unfairness and inequality is to leave Canada and the great northwest to carve out a smaller but separate country. Or do we simply need to clearly define what would constitute a genuine Fair Deal, not just for Alberta, but for all Canadians who share our values and perspectives on what this country sh...