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Precarious Democracy

Ethnographies of Hope, Despair, and Resistance in Brazil

by Benjamin Junge, Sean T. Mitchell, Alvaro Jarrin, Lucia Cantero, Lila Moritz Schwarcz, Jessica Jerome, Isabela Kalil0, Rosana Pinheiro-Machado1, Lucia Mury Scalco2, Patricia de Santana Pinho3, Karina Biondi4, John Collins5, David Rojas6, Andrezza Alves Spexoto Olival7, Alexandre de Azevedo Olival8, Falina Enriquez9, Moisés Kopper0, Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer1, LaShandra Sullivan2, Carlos Eduardo Henning3, Melanie A. Medeiros4, Patrick McCormick5, Erika Schmitt6, James Kale7 ...

Brazil changed drastically in the 21st century’s second decade. In 2010, the country’s outgoing president Lula left office with almost 90% approval. As the presidency passed to his Workers' Party successor, Dilma Rousseff, many across the world hailed Brazil as a model of progressive governance in the Global South. Yet, by 2019, those progressive gains were being dismantled as the far right-wing ... Read more

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Brazil changed drastically in the 21st century’s second decade. In 2010, the country’s outgoing president Lula left office with almost 90% approval. As the presidency passed to his Workers' Party successor, Dilma Rousseff, many across the world hailed Brazil as a model of progressive governance in the Global South. Yet, by 2019, those progressive gains were being dismantled as the far right-wing
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Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible

A Guide to Reading the Bible Well

by J. Julius Scott Jr., John DelHousaye, Darrell L. Bock, Paul R. House, Vern S. Poythress, David Reimer, Dennis E. Johnson, David M. Howard Jr., David Chapman, Gordon Wenham ...

How do I get more out of my Bible reading?What was going on during the gap between the Old and New Testaments?How do all the books of the Bible fit together as a whole?This book answers these questions and puts clear, readable Bible study aids at your fingertips. It contains thirteen essays from some of today's best evangelical scholars including C. John Collins, Thomas Schreiner, Gordo... ... Read more

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How do I get more out of my Bible reading?What was going on during the gap between the Old and New Testaments?How do all the books of the Bible fit together as a whole?This book answers these questions and puts clear, readable Bible study aids at your fingertips. It contains thirteen essays from some of today's best evangelical scholars including C. John Collins, Thomas Schreiner, Gordo...
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Write That They May Read

Studies in Literacy and Textualization in the Ancient Near East and in the Hebrew Scriptures:Essays in Honour of Professor Alan R. Millard

Edited by Daniel I. Block, David C. Deuel, C. John Collins, Paul J. N. Lawrence ...

Write That They May Read is a collection of essays written in honor of our mentor, friend, and fellow scholar, Professor Alan R. Millard. Respectful of his contribution to our understanding of writing and literacy in the ancient biblical world, all the essays deal with some aspect of this issue, ranging in scope from archeological artifacts that need to be "read," to early evidence of writing in ... Read more

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Write That They May Read is a collection of essays written in honor of our mentor, friend, and fellow scholar, Professor Alan R. Millard. Respectful of his contribution to our understanding of writing and literacy in the ancient biblical world, all the essays deal with some aspect of this issue, ranging in scope from archeological artifacts that need to be "read," to early evidence of writing in
... Read more
Performance Psychology E-Book

A Practitioner's Guide

Edited by David John Collins, Angela Abbott, Hugh Richards ...

Performance Psychology: A Practitioner's Guide is a comprehensive, evidence-based text covering the key aspects of performance culture: performer development, preparation, training and execution. Written by a team of international contributors, including national coaches, training specialists, applied sports psychologists, clinicians and researchers, and building on strong links between theory and ... Read more

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Performance Psychology: A Practitioner's Guide is a comprehensive, evidence-based text covering the key aspects of performance culture: performer development, preparation, training and execution. Written by a team of international contributors, including national coaches, training specialists, applied sports psychologists, clinicians and researchers, and building on strong links between theory and
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Tales for Hard Times

A Story About Charles Dickens

by David R. Collins ...

Narrated by Jonathan St. John ...

Series series Creative Minds Biographies
Unabridged

58 min

As a small boy, Charles Dickens worked in a dark, musty London warehouse, pasting labels onto pots of boot polish. He tried not to listen to his grumbling stomach or the rats squeaking on the stairs. His dream was to escape that misery one day and become a fine, educated gentleman. Through his gift for writing, that day did come for Dickens. But he never forgot what it was like to be poor. He ... Read more

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As a small boy, Charles Dickens worked in a dark, musty London warehouse, pasting labels onto pots of boot polish. He tried not to listen to his grumbling stomach or the rats squeaking on the stairs. His dream was to escape that misery one day and become a fine, educated gentleman. Through his gift for writing, that day did come for Dickens. But he never forgot what it was like to be poor. He
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Meet Mr. Mulliner (Unabridged)

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by P. G. Wodehouse ...

Narrated by Brandon Ryan, Sonya White, David Rutherford, John Collins ...

Unabridged

5 hours 48 min

Step into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse with "Meet Mr. Mulliner (Unabridged)," an enchanting audiobook that invites listeners into the extraordinary tales spun by the genial pub raconteur, Mr. Mulliner. Wodehouse's masterful storytelling comes alive through the velvety narration, transporting audiences to the idyllic English village of Valley Fields. In this collection of humorous short ... Read more

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Step into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse with "Meet Mr. Mulliner (Unabridged)," an enchanting audiobook that invites listeners into the extraordinary tales spun by the genial pub raconteur, Mr. Mulliner. Wodehouse's masterful storytelling comes alive through the velvety narration, transporting audiences to the idyllic English village of Valley Fields. In this collection of humorous short
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Understanding Scripture

An Overview of the Bible's Origin, Reliability, and Meaning

by R. Kent Hughes, Peter J. Gentry, Leland Ryken, Vern S. Poythress, John D. Currid, Peter J. Williams, Charles E. Hill, Dan Doriani, Roger Beckwith, David Powlison, J. I. Packer, John Piper, Daniel B. Wallace, David Chapman, David Alan Black, Paul Wegner, John Hannah ...

Originally featured as articles in the ESV Study Bible, these eighteen essays have been repurposed and republished in a convenient format. Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, including how to read the Bible well and why it is reliable, the essays delve into specific topics such as world religions, canon, and archaeology.Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for ... Read more

$12.39 USD

Originally featured as articles in the ESV Study Bible, these eighteen essays have been repurposed and republished in a convenient format. Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, including how to read the Bible well and why it is reliable, the essays delve into specific topics such as world religions, canon, and archaeology.Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for
... Read more
God's Glory in Salvation through Judgment: A Biblical Theology

A Biblical Theology

by James M. , Jr. Hamilton ...

In Exodus 34 Moses asks to see God’s glory, and God reveals himself as a God who is merciful and just. James Hamilton Jr. contends that from this passage comes a biblical theology that unites the meta-narrative of Scripture under one central theme: God’s glory in salvation through judgment.Hamilton begins in the Old Testament by showing that Israel was saved through God’s judgment on the Egyptians ... Read more

$28.79 USD

In Exodus 34 Moses asks to see God’s glory, and God reveals himself as a God who is merciful and just. James Hamilton Jr. contends that from this passage comes a biblical theology that unites the meta-narrative of Scripture under one central theme: God’s glory in salvation through judgment.Hamilton begins in the Old Testament by showing that Israel was saved through God’s judgment on the Egyptians
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God Who Is There, The

Finding Your Place in God's Story

by D. A. Carson ...

It can no longer be assumed that most people--or even most Christians--have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don't know the difference between the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often misunderstood. It is getting harder to talk about Jesus accurately and compellingly because listeners have no proper context with which to understand God's story of ... Read more

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It can no longer be assumed that most people--or even most Christians--have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don't know the difference between the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often misunderstood. It is getting harder to talk about Jesus accurately and compellingly because listeners have no proper context with which to understand God's story of
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Counterfeit Gods

The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

by Timothy Keller ...

New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet and nationally renowned minister Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things "ultimate" in this book, and shows readers a new path toward a hope that lasts.Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet and nationally renowned minister Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things "ultimate" in this book, and shows readers a new path toward a hope that lasts.Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion
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How to Read the Bible Book by Book

A Guided Tour

by Gordon D. Fee ...

Reading the Bible doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its sixty-six books.For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits ... Read more

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Reading the Bible doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its sixty-six books.For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits
... Read more

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Know Your Bible: All 66 Books Explained and Applied

All 66 Books Explained and Applied

by Paul Kent ...

Series series Value Books
Know Your Bible is a concise, easy-to-understand guide to God's Word-giving you a helpful and memorable overview of all 66 books. For each Know Your Bible provides data on the author and time frame, a ten-word synopsis, a longer (50-100 word) summary, thoughts on what makes the book unique or unusual, a listing of key verses, and a "So, What?" section of practical application. It's a fantastic ... Read more

$1.49 USD

Know Your Bible is a concise, easy-to-understand guide to God's Word-giving you a helpful and memorable overview of all 66 books. For each Know Your Bible provides data on the author and time frame, a ten-word synopsis, a longer (50-100 word) summary, thoughts on what makes the book unique or unusual, a listing of key verses, and a "So, What?" section of practical application. It's a fantastic
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