Why are some countries rich while others are poor? Why are some well governed while others experience frequent conflict? And how do you measure a country's true success anyways? Social scientists have attempted to answer these types of questions for decades, and have increasingly turned to data for this task. Researching Developing Countries: A Data Resource Guide for Social Scientists serves as a reference guide for social scientists and students interested in answering these complex ques...

Unlock the culinary secrets of the Mediterranean with 'The Mediterranean Microwave Cookbook for College. Discover a treasure trove of mouthwatering, time-saving recipes tailored for busy college students. From savory dishes to delectable desserts, this cookbook revolutionizes dorm room dining. Elevate your college experience, one microwave meal at a time. Grab your copy today and embark on a culinary journey that's convenient, healthy, and incredibly tasty! Get ready to savor the flavors o...

′This engagingly written and nicely opinionated book is a blend of friendly introduction and concisely applicable detail. No-one can recall every statistical formula, but if they have this book they will know where to look′ - Professor Jon May, University of Plymouth′This is one of the best books I have come across for teaching introductory statistics. The illustrative examples are engaging and often humorous and the explanations of ′difficult′ concepts ar...

With an emphasis on the practical, this book explains how people react to different sorts of crises, whether they be economic, environmental, health or war, and how we can better support the public, our families, and ourselves in future crises.The book interrogates how public crises are individualised, thought about, emotionally felt, and also mistrusted, all with a view to helping us understand some of the most difficult times we endure.Ideal for applied psychology student...

Forbidden the Stars (The Interstellar Age Book 1)At the end of the 21st century, a catastrophic accident in the asteroid belt has left two surveyors dead. There is no trace of their son, Alex, or of the asteroid itself.On the outer edge of the solar system, the first manned mission to Pluto has led to an historic discovery: there is a marker left there by an alien race for humankind to find. We are not alone!While studying the alien marker, it begin...

Forbidden the Stars (The Interstellar Age Book 1)At the end of the 21st century, a catastrophic accident in the asteroid belt has left two surveyors dead. There is no trace of their young son, Alex Manez, or of the asteroid itself.On the outer edge of the solar system, the first manned mission to Pluto, led by the youngest female astronaut in NASA history, has led to an historic discovery: there is a marker left there by an alien race for humankind to find....

Bella the butterfly goes on a daytime adventure where she brings smiles to those in need. Once her mission for the day is done, she goes to bed and becomes Bella the Bedtime Butterfly. As Bella the Bedtime Butterfly, the joins her as her smile warrior, and help save the kingdom from Frownster the dragon. You must turn frowns upside down in order to save the prince and princess!Bella helps three people who are sad or upset. She brings smiles to their faces. Once she has put smiles o...

This book explores the relationship between being and time —between ontology and history— in the context of both Christian theology and philosophical inquiry. Each chapter tests the limits of this multifaceted thematic vis-à-vis a wide variety of sources: from patristics (Maximus the Confessor, Gregory of Nyssa) to philosophy (Kant, Kierkegaard, Heidegger) to modern theology (Berdyaev, Ratzinger, Fagerberg, Zizioulas, Yannaras, Loudovikos); from incarnation to eschatology; and from liturgy...

With one football legend, a feral cage fighter, the country's youngest Senator, and one seriously stern professor, the Thorne Pack couldn't be more intimidating, even without an omega to bond them.Which is probably for the best—with all their sharp edges, how could they ever take care of anything precious?Turns out, they may not have a choice.When happenstance hands them an omega who needs help, the bond is instant—and accidental. Now, they have to ...

Emma Matthews was supposed to be on her honeymoon for the Christmas holiday.Now, she's driving a getaway car… up a mountain… in a snowstorm.And while she might not miss the scientifically matched pack she left behind quite as much as she should, she definitely misses her phone charger. Especially when she veers off course and drives into a snow bank.But it's okay! She's fine! After all, a positive attitude is the most important thing a girl can have...

For the pastor or serious layperson, the realm of biblical interpretation can be a confusing maze of personalities, communities, methods, and theories. This maze can often result in obscuring the main goal of interpreting Scripture: hearing and knowing God better.The Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible, now available in two volumes, is a groundbreaking reference tool that introduces readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical in...

The gritty story of working-class lads in Bradford, at the heart of Northern Monkeys is The Ointment — a football firm built on pride and reputation. But behind the matchday clashes are deeper struggles: addiction, poverty, broken homes, love, revenge, and the fight to stay above water. As the firm rises, the police close in, determined to bring them down.Some lads are just trying to escape their mundane lives. Others are chasing power and a reputation. And some just want ...