In a century marked by two devastating world wars, the fractious fundamentalist-modernist debate, and growing diversity in the church, Orie O. Miller helped to lead Mennonites from rural isolation to global engagement.In this engaging narrative, My Calling to Fulfill describes how Miller led Mennonite work in education, missions, peacemaking, postwar reconstruction, and mental health, and how he helped to mold every major Mennonite agency from Mennonite Central Committee t...

Many Texans will recognize schools and buildings across Texas bearing the name “Blackshear,” but few know the story of the man behind the name. Author John A. Adams Jr. seeks to rectify that in the first full-length biography of Edward L. Blackshear, bringing to light previously unexplored aspects of the life and work of a man Adams characterizes as “a pivotal leader, educator, strategist, essayist, poet, agriculturist, and advocate in the struggle to advance opportunities for Blacks acros...

The Flavour and Spirituality of- ‘I’ll Just Put the Kettle on’: In times of grief, in times of joy, when friends arrive, when important decisions are being made, when nerves need to be settled and bridges rebuilt, there are rituals of welcome, peace, healing, memory and calm. It may not always be tea, and it may not always be boiling water. Still, we usually find a place to sit, gather, and allow the hospitality of the table, the cup, the steam, and the rituals of pausing, listening, and r...

On an island in Eastern Indonesia, lived a semi-nomadic group of hunters and gatherers with a fearsome reputation that made many unwilling to even step foot into their territory. In 1982, a small group of outsiders took that very step. In this gripping and honest account, John and Betty describe their experience as they along with their co-workers, moved into the jungles of Indonesia to live among the Tugutil people. Working tirelessly, amidst many challenges and impossible circumstances, ...

An open access edition of this book was published with the support of the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Florida Department of Anthropology.New techniques for understanding animal and human interactions in the pastThrough case studies of faunal remains from Roman Britain, prehistoric Southeast Asia, ancient African pastoral cultures, and beyond, this volume illustrates some of the ways stable isotope analysis of ancient animals can address ke...

Short stories gleaned from a diversity of Knitting Pattern photographs spanning decades of inspirational and heroic creations and the people who modelled for them. Knitting Patterns offer a unique genre of modelling. Evocative, bizarre and sometimes weird posses have been used to display jumpers, cardigans, dresses, swimsuits and an array of knitted crocheted or macrame accessories. They beg for a back story. Who are these people? Where are they from? What moment of life has been immortali...

This book provides essential knowledge and techniques required to assess materials for extending the life of ageing offshore structures used for energy production. With over half of these structures currently in a life extension phase, the effects of ageing and degradation are at the forefront of the industry.The book presents the changes in industry practices and key technological advancements that have shaped the field since its inception. It reviews the original properties of th...

Today’s RELLIS Campus, the Texas A&M University System’s emerging educational, technological, and research reserve, carries with it a proud heritage forged from more than 75 years of remarkable and kindred achievement. First established as Bryan Army Air Field at the outset of World War II, the site has been and will continue to be a hub for learning, leadership, and history in the making.Bryan Field was one of the key domestic military installations during America’s involvement in...

If you are a primary trainee, you must demonstrate a knowledge of science to be recommended for QTS.This popular, widely recommended, text helps you audit your knowledge of science and understand what learning you need to pass your course. A rigorous test helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses and can be revisited at key stages in your course as a tool to monitor and evaluate progress. The fourth edition has been updated in line with the new National Curriculum, includes ...

Well Played is a concept of providing in-depth close readings of video games that parse out the various meanings to be found in the experience of playing a game. Around Halloween in 2020, the Well Played Journal started its 10th volume. Looking back, the first “well played” presentation and article was in 2003, the first book came out in 2009, and the first journal issue was released in 2011. Thinking of Well Played during the pandemic underscored how games have been a part of our experien...

1,700 Q&As AND A TEST-SIMULATING DVD WITH 500 MORE Q&As HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR HIGHEST SCORE POSSIBLE ON OPTOMETRY EXAMS IN BASIC AND CLINICAL SCIENCEOptometry Review: Basic and Clinical Sciences provides a complete review of the fundamental basic and clinical science concepts students need to know to excel on optometry exams. This rigorous review includes more than 1,700 exam-style Q&A with detailed answer explanations. The companion DVD enables students t...

A season at Marquette. A summer with Rick Majerus. An inspiring quest to stay connected to the game.Small town. Undersized. Not enough talent. John Willkom heard it all as a young basketball player growing up in rural Wisconsin. Despite the odds, John dedicated his life to the game, an arduous journey that challenged the very core of even the most disciplined. As John's hard work lands him amongst basketball's elite, it is the workouts, the people, and the behind-the-scenes interac...