Jesus said, "Go and make disciples." So, what exactly are we doing?Western churches face a difficult future marked by numerical decline and evident signs of shrinking cultural influence. But Discipleship in Community wisely asks the church to go back to basics. What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does a life of discipleship look like?Trusted scholars Mark Powell, John Mark Hicks, and Greg McKinzie invite you to c...

What does it take to build the digital fortresses powering our world?In Building Giants, veteran technologist and program director Mark Powell lifts the veil on one of the most complex and mission-critical infrastructures of our time—the modern data centre. With over 30 years of industry leadership and a proven track record of 33 successful data centre migrations, Powell offers far more than technical know-how-he delivers a strategic blueprint forged in the trenches of real-world e...

A lively, engaging introduction to the New TestamentThis introduction to the New Testament is critical yet faith-friendly, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids, including sidebars, maps, tables, charts, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. The full-color interior features art from around the world that illustrates the New Testament's impact on history and culture.The first edition of this textbook was well receive...

What if the future of artificial intelligence isn’t about machines thinking like us… but about us finally understanding how we think?In this provocative and deeply human exploration, The Mind Beyond The Machine shatters the illusion that AI is simply a technological evolution. Instead, Mark Powell—Everest mountaineer, organisational psychologist, and AI thought leader—takes you on a gripping journey into the hidden realms of consciousness, emotion, and what it truly means to be hum...

“The best Appalachian novelist of his generation.”—Ron Rash, author of Serena and The Cove"The Dark Corner is one of the most riveting and beautifully written novels that I have ever read. Trouble drives the story, as it does in all great fiction, but grace, that feeling of mercy that all men hunger for, is the ultimate subject, and that's just part of the reason that Mark Powell is one of America's most brilliant writers."—Donald Ray Pollock, author of The Devil All ...

Stanley dreams of making it big as a DJ, playing the all-nighters with his sidekick Clive; Pow-Wow's as tough as the next kid, patrolling the streets with his gang; Sylvia just wants to escape from the grind of looking after her ageing mother. When Clive and Stanley join forces to establish a male escort agency, the situation hots up...This is a picture of inner city London. Mark Powell has created a gritty, contemporary landscape filled with a vibrant cast of characters, from wann...

When East sees the twisted body of Girl Garner at the bottom of the stairs, he knows that the Garner boys will blame him for the death of their sister. The Garners were his closest mates - now they are his enemies, and he knows he has to run. But East can't leave West, his younger brother, whom he has always protected and whose face is distorted by a cruel - and unmissable - disease. With West in tow, East flees into the wilds of Essex, not knowing if they will ever be able to return home,...

Boomer Esiason still holds the Cincinnati Bengals record for most passing yards in a game and is tied for the most 300-yard passing games.Jim Breech is the teams all-time leading scorer in points and remains a beloved figure more than twenty years after his retirement.Cris Collinsworth led the team in receptions and receiving yards several times in the 1980sand topped the team in receiving touchdowns three times.But these great players and many others arent in the B...

The Mind Beyond the Machine: Inside the Hidden Consciousness of AI—and the Future It’s Already ChoosingWhat if the machines we built to think like us have already begun to dream beyond us?In The Mind Beyond the Machine, Mark Powell takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the hidden consciousness of artificial intelligence—and what it means for humanity. Blending cutting-edge science, philosophy, and real-world observation, Powell explores th...

In the fall of 2018, a bomb goes off at a water-bottling plant in the mountains of southwest Virginia, an incident the FBI declares an act of ecoterrorism. Arrested at the scene is Chris Bright, a mountain hermit with a long history of activism. Unaccounted for—and presumed dead—is Mara Wood, an installation artist who in the last two years has lost her son and left her husband.But Mara’s estranged husband David cannot quite believe she is dead, and as he goes about reconstructing ...

Many teenagers feel beleaguered in a world where they face increasingly high expectations but greater uncertainties at home, at school, and in the world at large. From fear-inducing infomercials about AIDS and the hazards of smoking, drugs, and drinking, to the War on Terrorism and the threat of biological warfare or worse, today's teens are dealing with adult issues and problems previous generations were not. With little power to control or affect outcomes, it's no wonder that stress and ...

Set students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes.Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.My Revision Notes for NCFE Level 1/2 in Health and Fitness will help students...