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A Republican U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania assesses how well Americans have cared for various kinds of inherited "capital, " including social, moral, economic, cultural, and educational.

Offers an study of the implications of scientific developments in psychology and neuroscience. This book explores the intersection of science and faith in defining what it means to be human. It also reports on scientific research on consciousness and the link between mind, brain and behaviour. It is useful for college and university professors.

With a focus on the function of 'meaning', this book presents the theory that healing is primarily the function of meaning and the importance of healing the soul as well as the body. Bringing together Eastern and Western resources, it incorporates the perspectives of theologians and philosophers, as well as references to religious literature.

In this book, Glenn R. Mosley chronicles the history of the movement, including biographical sketches and the philosophies of pioneers and influential leaders linked to the movement's development and growth. These include Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, the founders of Unity, Ernest Holmes, founder of the Science of Mind, Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Church of Christ Science, Ralph Waldo Trine, philosopher, mystic, teacher, and early mentor of...

The setting is an olive orchard in Sicily, where an olive quivers at the end of a branch, longing for his freedom. In the grass below, the orchard owner's daughter, Pina da Vita, has been seduced by the son of her father's enemy. From this unusual tableau is conceived our hero, Olivo Oliva -- part man, part olive, a bastard who grows up to be a prodigious killer and obsessive artist.

Takes note of the fact that American higher education institutions are giving renewed attention to the question of how the quality and character of place can support the endeavors of the institutions. This book calls for campuses to be conceived to heighten the quality of the learning experience.

The aim of this book is to study the mindbody continuum from the viewpoint of psychosemiosis. Psychosemiosis means that the human mind emerges and develops using a coding method of signs in mutual interaction with the significant others (usually in relation to parents of a child). The author developed a four-stage symbolisation-reflectiveness model to study the psychosemiotic process and its evolution in the human mind. If the development of t...

Expository outlines that can lead to sermons or lessons filled with a deeper understanding of the truth of God's Word.

Many pastors, teachers, and students have grown to rely on the John Phillips Commentary series for its sound and practical exposition of Scripture. Written in the same tradition, this new series by John Phillips examines the lives of important Bible characters and shows how their lives are still applicable to today's Christian.Volume 1 provides a rich exposition of 27 people from the Old Testament. Readers will gain fresh insight into well-kno...

Explore the entire New Testament in greater depth! This complete set of New Testament commentaries from the pen of expositor John Phillips is known for its rich exposition, sound doctrine, and practical application.

Details the conversations and encounters of Jesus following the Resurrection.

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This manual is designed to help clergy and denominational personnel understand the context, theology, ministry, and mission of cross-racial and cross-cultural pastoral appointments in The United Methodist Church. Written by persons who have served in cross-racial and cross-cultural appointments, this is what they wished they had known before they began and what they believe the church needs to understand today to fulfill its theological mandat...

This practical book is for new pastors as they move into the role of worship leader and planner. When faced with the weekly rhythm of planning and leading worship, new pastors sometimes find themselves overwhelmed with the tasks. Barbara Day Miller centers on pastors and their identity as worship leader, on guidelines for leadership, and on the "why" and "how" of the workshop service. She also explores the pastor's role in guiding the planning...

In this clear, concise, and brilliantly engaging essay, renowned philosopher and theologian John D. Caputo addresses the great and classical philosophical questions as they inextricably intersect with theology--"past, present, and future. Recognized as one of the leading philosophers, Caputo is peerless in introducing and initiating students into the vital relationship that philosophy and theology share together. He writes, "If you take a long...

This helpful book is filled with prayer practices from a variety of Christian traditions. Organized by chapters that group prayers by type (body prayers, prayers of imagination, discernment, etc.), each prayer practice is clearly explained step-by-step. The result is a textbook not only of techniques but also a generous understanding of the many modalities of prayer.

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Panel data econometrics has evolved rapidly over the last decade. Dynamic panel data estimation, non-linear panel data methods and the phenomenal growth in non-stationary panel data econometrics makes this an exciting area of research in econometrics. The 11th international conference on panel data held at Texas A&M, University, College Station, Texas, June 2004, witnessed about 150 participants and 100 papers on panel data. This volume includ...

Selected papers from a conference held in honour of Professor Dale T. Mortensen upon the occasion of his 65th birthday. It includes papers on some of Professor Dale T. Mortensen's current research topics, as well as additional theoretical papers, and micro- and macro-econometric papers.

Incorporates estimation risk in portfolio choice and also covers a risk measure for retail investment products, understanding and exploiting momentum in stock returns. This book includes: Introduction - Corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions in Europe, and the performance of acquisitive companies in the US.