This collection of essays explores convergences and divergences between process thought and Roman Catholicism with the goal of identifying reasons for why process philosophy and theology has not had the same impact in Roman Catholic circles as in Protestantism, and of constructively navigating avenues of promising engagement between Process thought and Roman Catholicism. In creatively considering the Roman Catholic tradition from the vantage point of Process thought, different theoretical ...

Leviticus: A Verse by Verse Commentary walks through one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible with clarity, warmth, and a steady eye on Christ.At first glance, Leviticus may seem like a book of sacrifices, ceremonies, priestly duties, purity laws, and holy days. But as the text unfolds, it reveals something much deeper: a holy God making a way for sinful people to draw near. Every offering, every cleansing, every command, and every feast points to the grace...

Numbers: A Verse by Verse Commentary walks through the wilderness journey of Israel with clarity, warmth, and practical insight.Numbers is far more than a record of censuses, camp arrangements, and wilderness wanderings. It is the story of a people learning to trust God between deliverance and inheritance. Through rebellion, correction, mercy, provision, judgment, and promise, this book shows the faithfulness of the Lord as He leads His children through the wildern...

Highlights presents Night on Bat Mountain by John E. Becker. he author describes his trip with two scientists to observe Virginia big-eared bats, a species whose numbers are increasing again thanks to protective measures.

Michael Haller presents a comprehensive roadmap for real estate professionals navigating the intricate world of taxation. This essential resource emphasizes the critical importance of understanding taxation strategies to minimize tax burdens, optimize deductions, and foster net worth growth within the real estate industry.Haller's guide is a beacon of empowerment, equipping readers with both knowledge and practical strategies to achieve enduring financial success. Through clear exp...

This poem was not written to bring fame, nor to waft a fortune; for, fame and fortune are but small incidents when compared with the higher things in life. It was composed more for pleasure—the pleasure of meditating on, and the commemorating of, the splendid people who were among the many fine early settlers of this state; and likewise to impart this joy to the readers who may peruse this little story of pioneer days. Then the old “Spelling Down”—once so common in schools and so brilliant...

Meet some gigantic prehistoric critters!A bug the size of a small crocodile? Or as large as a basketball player? As scary as it seems, supersized, insect-like creatures such as these roamed Earth long before humans. This peek into prehistory introduces seven of these fascinating megabugs — the ancestors of modern-day insects, spiders, crabs and other arthropods — which lived from 480 million to 47 million years ago. It explores when, where and how they each lived, why they grew so ...

Structural Anthropology (1958) not only transformed the discipline of anthropology, it also energized a movement called structuralism that came to dominate the humanities and social sciences for a generation. Linguistic structuralism studies the meaning of language beyond definitions, looking at the relationships of words and sounds to each other. Lévi-Strauss’s insight was to apply this concept of structuralism to anthropology as well. He saw that while some cultures are very different fr...

Carefully researched over ten years and eagerly anticipated by the agile community, Crystal Clear: A Human-Powered Methodology for Small Teams is a lucid and practical introduction to running a successful agile project in your organization. Each chapter illuminates a different important aspect of orchestrating agile projects.Highlights includeAttention to the essential human and communication aspects of successful projectsCase studi...

Commitment is one of the most researched concepts in organizational behavior. This edited book in the SIOP Organizational Frontiers series, with contributions from many scholars, attempts to summarize current research and suggests new directions for studies on commitment in organizations.Commitment is linked to other concepts ie. satisfaction, involvement, motivation, and identification and is studied across cultural lines. Both the individual and group levels of building ...

Christianity and Islam by Carl Heinrich Becker, translated by Henry John Chaytor, is a concise yet insightful exploration of the complex relationship between two of the world's major religions. Originally published in 1907, this book delves into various aspects of how Christianity and Islam have influenced each other throughout history.Becker examines key topics such as the rise of Islam in the context of Christianity, the life of Muhammad and his interactions with contemp...

Winner, 2020 Liz Carpenter Award For Best Book on the History of WomenThe realm of ranching history has long been dominated by men, from tales—tall or true—of cowboys and cattlemen, to a century’s worth of male writers and historians who have been the primary chroniclers of Texas history. As women’s history has increasingly gained a foothold not only as a field worthy of study but as a bold and innovative way of understanding the past, new generations of scholars ...