Beautiful book plus amazing interactive app! This fact-packed book-plus-app is an interactive guide to key planets from the Star Wars galaxy. Lively, colourful and informative on-page imagery guides you around the universe, while the free app brings many interactive elements to life on your smartphone or device: find out what it would be like to fly the Millennium Falcon, fight battle droids on Geonosis, pilot an AT-ST in combat, shoot TIE fighters and more. Read about heroes like Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Finn and Rey; famous droids including R2-D2, C-3PO and L3-37; and villainous entities such as Kylo Ren, Jabba the Hutt and Darth Vader.
The fundamentals of every faith are exposed in their conceptualization of death. Recent studies have caricatured Post-Reformation Calvinist theology of death as cold and fatalistic. Jason D. Edwards examines the Reformed English Puritan John Flavel's (ca. 1627-1691) theology of death through close analysis of his writings on mortality, dying, and eternal destiny. The spine of his doctrine was covenant theology, or how he understood the terms and applications of divine covenants, though this aspect of his theology has been largely neglected. Inquiry into Flavel's treatment of death demonstrates how the Puritan minister emphasized union to Christ as Mediator as the only grounds for a believer's hope. Flavel applied his theology to the spiritual needs of those facing death and dying with warmth, clarity, and conviction to anchor all hope in death upon Christ.
The AI Revolution Isn't Coming. It's Already Here. Leading AI Well is the AI education your MBA didn't include. Using the improv principle of "yes, and" - accept reality, then build on it - Jason D. Baker gives leaders the frameworks to act decisively without becoming technical experts. What's inside: What happens to your business model when AI makes your core offerings abundant? Why your competitive moat may be deeper, or more fragile, then you think. How to answer the question your competitors can't: why do customers still need you? Why AI implementation gets worse before it gets better, and how to lead through it. This book won't tell you which tools to buy. It will teach you have to think strategically about a transformation that's already underway. Will you block or will you build? About the Author Jason D. Baker is Associate Provost and Director of Regent University's Institute for Technology Innovation. His work has ranged from internet startups to satellite systems, bridging engineering, data science, and educational leadership. He holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Bucknell University, and George Washington University. His career has been defined by a single throughline: use technology to help people & help people use technology.
Offers a stirring portrait of James Holman, a nineteenth-century adventurer renowned for his solo journey around the world, despite a blindness brought on by a mysterious shipboard illness during the Napoleonic Wars. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.
This book provides a comprehensive review of common adult mental disorders and substance use disorders. The chapters were written by teams of researchers and clinicians, thus providing an integration of empirical findings with clinical experience. Family issues, relapse prevention, the use of self-help groups and co-morbidity are addressed throughout since many patients have multiple disorders and relapse risk is high. In addition, this book integrates considerable information about treatment adherence, and provides the reader with helpful strategies on ways to enhance patient compliance with pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, as well as strategies for increasing motivation to change. A "recovery" paradigm is used throughout the book that advocates the importance of helping the patient take an active role in managing his or her disorders. The introductory chapter summarizes mental disorders and substance use disorders and provides a comprehensive framework for recovery. The text provides useful clinical information on treatment and medication for the major psychiatric disorder groups (substance abuse, anxiety, mood, schizophrenia, eating and borderline personality disorders) and focuses on both psychological and medication treatments. The book is written in an easy to understand style and should be useful to both primary care and mental health professionals.
The expanded, updated version of this popular operations guide is packed full of practical information to help IT professionals plan the installation, deployment, and maintenance of Windows 2000 Server. In addition to updated material on core topics such as security, disaster planning and recovery, and interoperability with NetWare, UNIX, and Macintosh, it also includes new sections about Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server, scripting, all the features released in Service Pack 3, 128-bit encryption, and other vital topics. Appendices provide quick guides to interface changes and optional components in Windows 2000 Server. Key Book Benefits: It’s the perfect one-volume, daily operations guide written by IT professionals for IT professionals who deploy, support, and maintain enterprise installations of Windows 2000 Server Emphasis on practical issues discussed in context of common scenarios when deploying Windows 2000 Provides updated material on core topics such as security, disaster planning and recovery, and interoperability with NetWare and UNIX. Includes new sections on Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server, scripting, the updates in Service Pack 3, 128-bit encryption, and other topics
The key to growth as a church, youth ministry, or a business is getting first-time guests to come back. And as any good manager of a hotel, a store, a restaurant, or an attraction knows, the key to getting guests to come back is not actually the rooms or the product or the food itself; it's how guests feel when they're there. It's about hospitality. No matter how much effort and time we spend on excellence--stirring worship time, inspiring sermons, a good coffee blend in the foyer--what our guests really want when they come to our churches is to feel welcome, comfortable, and understood.Written by a church consultant and a hospitality expert, The Come Back Effect shows church, ministry, and even business leaders the secret to helping a first-time guest return again and again. Through an engaging, story-driven approach, they explain how service and hospitality are two different things, show how Jesus practiced hospitality, and invite leaders to develop and implement changes that lead to repeat visits and, eventually, to sustained growth.
Scott Savitz; Irv Blickstein; Peter Buryk; Robert W. Button; Paul DeLuca; James Dryden; Jason Mastbaum; Jan Osburg; Philip Padilla; Amy Potter; Carter C. Price; Lloyd Thrall; Susan K. Woodward; Roland J. Yardley; John M. Yurchak
This report assesses in what ways and to what degree unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are suitable for supporting U.S. Navy missions and functions. It briefly characterizes the current and emerging USV marketplaces to provide a baseline for near-term capabilities, describes USV concepts of employment to support diverse U.S. Navy missions and functions, and evaluates these concepts of employment to identify specific missions and functions for which they are highly suitable.
Part guide, part memoir, and part humorous essay, Secretly Seeking Sasquatch: A Road Guide to Washington's Bigfoot Country is all adventure. Jason M. Burke explores the mystery of Bigfoot in a way that's fresh, fun and engaging. Curious about Bigfoot? Wanting to explore Washington? Love scenic drives? This book is for you
" Chertkow and Feehan] are the ideal mentors for aspiring indie musicians who want to navigate an ever-changing music industry." --Billboard Magazine You can make a living with music today. The secret is to tap multiple income streams. Making Money With Music gives you over 100 revenue streams and the knowledge on how to tap them. Whether you're a solo artist, band, DJ, EDM producer, or other musician, this book gives you strategies to generate revenue, grow your fan base, and thrive in today's technology-driven music environment. Plus, it lists hundreds of services, tools, and critical resources you need to run your business and maximize income. Making Money With Music will show you: How to tap over 100 income streams7 business strategies you can implement immediately How to start your music business for $0. How to register your music to collect all of the royalties you are owed worldwide. 13 ways to compete with free and build experiences to drive fan loyalty and engagement into everything you do to increase your revenue. 45 categories of places to get your music heard and videos seen so you can get discovered, grow your fanbase, generate royalties, and boost licensing opportunities. 10 methods for raising money so you can fund your music production and projects. ...and more. Written by the authors of the critically-acclaimed modern classic The Indie Band Survival Guide (1st & 2nd Editions), Making Money With Music is the third installment in The Indie Band Survival Guide series, and will help you build a sustainable music business no matter what kind of music you make, where you live, and whether you're a novice or professional musician. Improve your income by implementing these ideas for your music business today.
""International Cuisine By The World's Greatest Chefs"" is a comprehensive cookbook that features recipes from some of the most renowned chefs in the world. The book is authored by Gladys Wholey Curran, who has compiled a collection of over 500 recipes from more than 200 chefs across the globe. The recipes are organized by country and region, and each section includes an introduction to the cuisine and culture of the area.The book covers a wide range of international cuisines, including French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Mexican, and many more. Each recipe is accompanied by a full-color photograph, as well as detailed instructions and ingredient lists. The book also includes tips and techniques from the chefs themselves, providing readers with insider knowledge on how to create authentic international dishes.In addition to the recipes, the book also includes information on ingredients and equipment commonly used in international cuisine, as well as a glossary of cooking terms. Whether you are a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, ""International Cuisine By The World's Greatest Chefs"" is a must-have cookbook for anyone interested in exploring the flavors of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
After years of Malekith's plotting, the War of the Realms is raging full force - and for Loki, that means it's time for a family reunion Fatherly love is not something that the God of Lies is terribly familiar. Having been adopted by Odin as an infant and raised in the Asgardian royal family, Loki never had a chance to bond with his birth people - the fearsome Frost Giants. But now, the Giants have invaded New York City as part of Malekith's war on Midgard. And you'd think that Loki would take the opportunity to find some quality time to spend with dear old deadly Dad And he will. But not in the way you'd think...Collecting: Thor (2018) #12-16
Funny, fascinating, and scientifically grounded, this charming book reveals unknown details about 50 well-known animals. Effortlessly readable, Grizzled reintroduces nature lovers to species they thought they knew all about. From fireflies and hummingbirds to alligators and sharks, this collection of 50 brief essays combines witty prose and vivid illustrations to reveal the secret lives and oddball behaviors of North American creatures both familiar and little known. In Grizzled, science journalist Jason Bittel taps into current research about the behavior of key North American mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates, from insects to urchins. Along the way, he answers questions you didn't know to ask, such as: How do monarch butterflies emerge from sentient goo?Why did beavers have to parachute into their newest habitats?What's inside a yellowjacket meatball?How many jellyfish can a sea turtle eat?Can deer really grow antlers on their legs?Grizzled offers a surprising, endearing, and altogether eye-opening tour of the animal kingdom--one you won't soon forget.
