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Desiring the Kingdom (Cultural Liturgies)

Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation

Malls, stadiums, and universities are actually liturgical structures that influence and shape our thoughts and affections. Humans--as Augustine noted--are "desiring agents," full of longings and passions; in brief, we are what we love. James K. A. Smith focuses on the themes of liturgy and desire in Desiring the Kingdom, the first book in what will be a three-volume set on the theology of culture. He redirects our yearnings to focus on the greatest good: God. Ultimately, Smith seeks to re-vision education through the process and practice of worship. Students of philosophy, theology, worldview, and culture will welcome Desiring the Kingdom, as will those involved in ministry and other interested readers.

This is an important book and one whose audience should be much broader than the merely scholarly.

Arabic Dictionary

This dictionary is intended to cover the needs of students of Arabic and English with the most up-to-date entries in handy reference. It contains over 16,000 entries in a clear, easy-to-read format.

Arabic Grammar

Anyone studying literary or classical Arabic beyond the elementary or tourist level will need this book. No other English-language grammar of the Arabic language is as thorough as this classic reference. The work was originally published in German in 1844-45 by Karl Paul Caspari, a theologian and orientalist. In 1859 English scholar W. Wright published this masterly translation of Caspari’s work, with numerous additions and corrections. Unlike many more recent grammars, this work contains few inaccuracies or errors. Moreover, although it is a reference grammar, it cites many examples of sentences, phrases, and figures of speech found in classical Arabic prose and poetry. Originally published in two volumes, it has been republished here in one volume; however, the original arrangement has been retained. Thus, Volume One covers orthography and orthoëpy, and parts of speech (including extensive coverage of verbs and nouns, numerals and the particles). Volume Two deals with syntax, including the component parts of a sentence, the sentence in general, and different kinds of sentences. A final section discusses prosody. Three indexes assist students in finding words, constructions, and grammatical categories. This third edition incorporates a number of helpful revisions, additions and corrections made to the second edition by W. Robertson Smith and M. J. de Goeje. The result is an unmatched resource for English-speaking students wishing to master the intricacies of Arabic.

Anyone studying literary or classical Arabic beyond the elementary or tourist level will need this book. No other English-language grammar of the Arabic language is as thorough as this classic reference.

Health System Performance Comparison: An Agenda For Policy, Information And Research

An agenda for policy, information and research

This book seeks to identify the current ‘state of the art’ of health system comparison, identifying data and methodological issues and exploring the current interface between evidence and practice.

This book seeks to identify the current ‘state of the art’ of health system comparison, identifying data and methodological issues and exploring the current interface between evidence and practice.

Foundational Perspectives in Multicultural Education

This edited volume of works encourages students to think about contemporary (post-modern) ideas regarding multiculturalism and multicultural education. The wide range of selections will inspire critical classroom discussions.

This edited volume of works encourages students to think about contemporary (post-modern) ideas regarding multiculturalism and multicultural education. The wide range of selections will inspire critical classroom discussions.

Neil Finn

Once Removed

A collection of things seen on Neil Finn's first solo tour: the speed, the landscapes, venues and travel. It is also the vehicle for his unashamedly intimate, often amusing but always honest thoughts on music, relationships, fans, family and future.

Musician Neil Finn, once with the music group "Crowded House" and now a solo artist, reveals his song writing processes, his inspiration, and the pleasures and pain of a touring musician in his own words.

Labor-management Cooperation in a Public Service Industry

Labor-Management Cooperation in a Public Service Industry outlines the historical aspects of labor-management cooperation and the characteristics of the transit industry which made it conducive to this cooperation. The second chapter discusses different cooperative programs such as employee input programs, safety programs, performance incentive programs, and training programs. Administrative considerations are examined in chapter three, along with the potential difficulties and calculating cost benefits. The two appendices offer a case study analysis format and quantitative assessment of four quality circles. This book contains extensive interviews with nearly seventy mass transit practitioners.

The two appendices offer a case study analysis format and quantitative assessment of four quality circles. This book contains extensive interviews with nearly seventy mass transit practitioners.

Planning and Managing ATM Networks

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is the high-speed networking technology that promises to speed up bogged down networks with mixed LAN and WAN environments. This book offers a "how to" approach to ATM implementation from the perspective of network specialists responsible for the design, deployment, and day-to-day operation of the ATM-based network. Covers fault management, performance management, configuration management, accounting management, security management, LAN emulation and virtual LANs. For corporate network planners and managers interested in bringing ATM to the organization.

This book offers a "how to" approach to ATM implementation from the perspective of network specialists responsible for the design, deployment, and day-to-day operation of the ATM-based network.

eCommerce In A Week

Selling Online In Seven Simple Steps

In today's working environment, which is changing faster than ever, e-commerce is more than a buzzword. It is a vital skill to help you survive and get ahead in your career. Digital marketing consultant Nick Smith has been there and done it, and in this short, accessible book he shares a lifetime of hard-earned wisdom and practical advice. Sunday: Getting ready to start your store Monday: Basic e-commerce setup Tuesday: Social marketing for e-commerce Wednesday: Pay-per-click (PPC) marketing for e-commerce Thursday: Search engine optimization (SEO) for e-commerce Friday: Customer service for e-commerce Saturday: Bringing it all together into the ultimate e-commerce marketing system

It is a vital skill to help you survive and get ahead in your career. Digital marketing consultant Nick Smith has been there and done it, and in this short, accessible book he shares a lifetime of hard-earned wisdom and practical advice.