Four experts with the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University provide the essential—and now newly updated—guide to becoming a more effective crisis leader while equipping yourself with the tools for everyday transformative leadershipToday, every leader must be ready to lead through a crisis. In You’re It, the faculty from the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University draws on their expansive field research ...

In post-colonial Morocco, among the fragile embers of a newly fledged nation, one shepherd boy from the mountains managed to obtain the unthinkable – an education. Now Europe, along with the opportunity to continue his path of learning, beckons Jusef bewitchingly from across the water.So begins a colourful journey of intertwining possibilities and unforgettable encounters as Jusef forges his path in a land far removed from the cultures and traditions of his past. But in a continent...

Deep in the heart of the rural Rif mountains, one boy’s life is dictated by tribal tradition, superstition and religion. But Jusef dreams of more; it’s a dream that will send him far from his shepherding hills to the bustle of the big city in search of education, meaning and, above all, a different way of life.From the richness of a story overflowing with tales of tragedies, courage and triumphs, Jusef ’s journey reveals the complexities of Moroccan culture and the overwhelming res...

"A must-read for anyone who seeks to share the gospel and defend the faith!”—Josh McDowell“Crucial to the next generation of missionaries and apologetic evangelists.”—Norman L. GeislerIn a postmodern, post-truth society, how can we be certain our faith is based on more than our feelings? And how do we answer the complex questions about Christianity posed by skeptics and searchers alike?

The Century Vocabulary Builder is a comprehensive resource designed to enhance vocabulary and language skills. Authored by Joseph M. Bachelor and Garland Greever, this book serves as an invaluable tool for students, educators, and anyone looking to improve their command of the English language. It features a structured approach to learning, incorporating exercises and examples that facilitate understanding and retention of new words. The book emphasizes the importance of vocabulary in effe...

Drawing on vivid oral histories, Joseph M. Marshall’s intimate biography introduces a never-before-seen portrait of Crazy Horse and his Lakota communityMost of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But to his fellow Lakota Indians, he was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who—with valor, spirit, respect, and unparalleled leadership—fought for his people’s land, livelihood, a...

Civil War historians shed new light on the importance of guerrilla combat across the south in this "useful and fascinating work" ( Choice).Touching states from Virginia to New Mexico, guerrilla warfare played a significant yet underexamined role in the Civil War. Guerrilla fighters fought for both the Union and the Confederacy—as well as their own ethnic groups, tribes, or families. They were deadly forces that plundered, tortured, and terrorized those in t...

This book will become an important companion on your journey to living a more fulfilling life. Reading and exploring this book will: • fill you with purpose, • help you feel more positive about yourself, • enrich your meaningful relationships and, • assist you in the vibrant realization of who you are and what you can become. Allowing the questions to sink into the depth of your being will bring great surprises, fill you with hope, and set you free to find the kind of life you desire. Expl...

If you invite the wisdom of these ideas into your daily life, you will be transformed. Having the voice of your soul showing you the way will: · Fill your life with joy · Open your heart to an even richer expression · Help you set yourself free of any self-imposed limits · Lift your life from ordinary to extraordinary This book is for you, the you that knows there is more to life. The voice of the soul can be a very powerful guiding force showing you the way to the life you have always wan...

Every year, more congregations in North America close their doors. Can a near-dead church be revived and renewed? Marketing campaigns or managerial innovation aren't going to work. We need theological and pastoral answers that come from the on-the-ground realities of churches. Joseph Lear has seen first-hand God breathe new life into a dying congregation. Resurrecting Worship is a pastoral theology of renewal for the local church, offered through the story of one near-dead congregation bec...

The history of Mexico City College (MCC) describes a truly unique institution, where Mexico became part of the school's classroom. Located in the city, and later, the outskirts of the Distrito Federal, it offered a broad liberal arts curriculum ultimately accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Students and faculty from across the United States and almost three dozen countries, along with a local student body, supported by a multinational faculty, provided an...

In 1897, as a white oligarchy made plans to allow the United States to annex Hawai'i, native Hawaiians organized a massive petition drive to protest. Ninety-five percent of the native population signed the petition, causing the annexation treaty to fail in the U.S. Senate. This event was unknown to many contemporary Hawaiians until Noenoe K. Silva rediscovered the petition in the process of researching this book. With few exceptions, histories of Hawai'i have been based exclusively on Engl...