In today's connected world, your home network is just as much a target as any business or government agency. Hackers, malware, and scams no longer aim only at corporations—they exploit everyday households. Safeguards at Home: Applying STIG Principles to Your Personal Computer and Network shows you how to defend yourself and your family with practical, easy-to-follow steps.Drawing on the proven principles of STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) used by the U.S. ...

This book takes readers on a powerful walk through Scripture, uncovering God's timeless design for generosity. From Abraham's tithe to Melchizedek, Jacob's vow at Bethel, the Law of Moses, the words of the prophets, and the teachings of Jesus and Paul, this book reveals how tithes and offerings have always been about more than money—they are an act of worship, trust, and stewardship.

From Roman roads to livestreams, the church has always used the tools of its age to spread the timeless message of Jesus Christ. But as screens, sound systems, and social media dominate the modern sanctuary, one question rises to the surface: are these tools helping us worship—or quietly distracting us from it?In this lighthearted yet deeply insightful book, Pastor Mark Wood explores the pros and cons of technology in today's church. From the power of livestreams to reach the lost,...

The signs are all around us. Wars, rumors of wars, earthquakes, pestilences, the rise of false teachers, and global movements toward one-world governance—all foretold in Scripture, all converging today. The End Times Is Upon Us is a prophetic warning and a wake-up call to the church.Drawing from biblical prophecy and modern-day developments, Pastor Mark Wood takes readers through the urgent realities of our time: the rise of Antichrist, the mark of the Beast, the fall of B...

Becoming a father is a moment in a man's life like no other.The love, the pride, the joy and occasionally the fear stirred up inside us by the complex little being that moves into our home and our relationship takes some serious getting used to.And then there's the really tough stuff like putting up a travel cot and installing a car seat.Despite all this though we are often given more advice when we buy a phone than when we become a Dad...until now.This is t...

Criminologists in the Media presents the results of a cross-national study examining the structures that shape criminologists’ contributions to news and social media discourse.Drawing on interviews with criminologists and a survey of 1,211 criminologists working in the US, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, and South Africa, this book represents the first cross-national study exploring how, why, and to what extent criminologists working in these countries eng...

The holiday craft team of Kasey Rogers and Mark Wood supply do-it-yourselfers with grand Christmas projects to spruce up the home during this festive season. This team whips up some elegant decorations from the rustic nostalgia of their Country Cabin Christmas to the tradition of a red and white Candy Cane Christmas. Step-by-step instructions show how to create a children's table featuring whimsical toy soldier designs on a tablecloth, centerpiece, curtains, and pillows, as well as a winte...

Becoming a father is a moment in a man's life like no other.The love, the pride, the joy and occasionally the fear stirred up inside us by the complex little being that moves into our home and our relationship takes some serious getting used to.And then there's the really tough stuff like putting up a travel cot and installing a car seat.Despite all this though we are often given more advice when we buy a phone than when we become a Dad...until now.This is t...

"A love letter to family and our national parks that is as big as a son's heart, as beautiful as the night sky and as stunning as the American landscape." —Wade Rouse, USA Today -bestselling authorMany childhood summers, Mark Woods piled into a station wagon with his parents and two sisters and headed to America's national parks. Mark's most vivid childhood memories are set against a backdrop of mountains, woods, and fire...

Does God have a specific plan for your life - or mine?Can we really make sense of everything that happens to us?In this bonfire of some of the most precious of all evangelical myths, Mark Woods asks whether a truly biblical faith really supports many supposed evangelical 'shibboleths', and thereby points us towards a faith that is deeper, more dangerous, and more fitting for adults.

Serving a cauldron full of creepy autumn crafts, this project book features a new recipe for Halloween fun. Projects use step-by-step instructions to help crafters adorn every part of their home and yard with festive creations. From a Fun Fur Spider crawling up a living room wall, to a Mummy wreath decorating the front door to a "Not So Grim" Reaper to watch over the backyard garden, readers will create a boo-tiful display! Gorgeous photography is set in such historic homes as the Victoria...

The home decor market is going strong - with little sign of slowing - and wreaths are an extremely popular way to add panache to one’s home.This book goes beyond the "typical flower and fruit" wreaths. Readers will find characters that relate to seasons and holidays, including Uncle Sam, Miss Liberty, Santa, a mummy, and Father Time..Focusing on technique, authors Kasey Rogers and Mark Wood cover the basics of creating a character wreath, from making the face to adding th...