In his final speech ""I've Been to the Mountaintop,"" Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his support of African American garbage workers on strike in Memphis. Although some consider this oration King's finest, it is mainly known for its concluding two minutes, wherein King compares himself to Moses and seems to predict his own assassination. But King gave an hour-long speech, and the concluding segment can only be understood in relation to the whole. King scholars generally focus on his theology, not his relation to the Bible or the circumstance of a Baptist speaking in a Pentecostal setting. Even though King cited and explicated the Bible in hundreds of speeches and sermons, Martin Luther King's Biblical Epic is the first book to analyze his approach to the Bible and its importance to his rhetoric and persuasiveness.Martin Luther King's Biblical Epic argues that King challenged dominant Christian supersessionist conceptions of Judaism in favor of a Christianity that affirms Judaism as its wellspring. In his final speech, King implicitly but strongly argues that one can grasp Jesus only by first grasping Moses and the Hebrew prophets. This book also traces the roots of King's speech to its Pentecostal setting and to the Pentecostals in his audience. In doing so, Miller puts forth the first scholarship to credit the mostly unknown, but brilliant African American architect who created the large yet compact church sanctuary, which made possible the unique connection between King and his audience on the night of his last speech.
In his final speech ""I've Been to the Mountaintop,"" Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his support of African American garbage workers on strike in Memphis. Although some consider this oration King's finest, it is mainly known for its concluding two minutes, wherein King compares himself to Moses and seems to predict his own assassination. But King gave an hour-long speech, and the concluding segment can only be understood in relation to the whole. King scholars generally focus on his theology, not his relation to the Bible or the circumstance of a Baptist speaking in a Pentecostal setting. Even though King cited and explicated the Bible in hundreds of speeches and sermons, Martin Luther King's Biblical Epic is the first book to analyze his approach to the Bible and its importance to his rhetoric and persuasiveness.Martin Luther King's Biblical Epic argues that King challenged dominant Christian supersessionist conceptions of Judaism in favor of a Christianity that affirms Judaism as its wellspring. In his final speech, King implicitly but strongly argues that one can grasp Jesus only by first grasping Moses and the Hebrew prophets. This book also traces the roots of King's speech to its Pentecostal setting and to the Pentecostals in his audience. In doing so, Miller puts forth the first scholarship to credit the mostly unknown, but brilliant African American architect who created the large yet compact church sanctuary, which made possible the unique connection between King and his audience on the night of his last speech.
In an unexpected and delightful twist on a classic fairy tale, The Friendly Troll: A Tale Retold takes young readers on an unanticipated journey. Bubba, Pogo and Maxi, the three billy goats, anxiously plan to get to the lush meadow on the other side of a bridge, but they encounter a rather large and intimidating troll named Gruff. Filled with charming illustrations and a heartwarming message, The Friendly Troll will grab young readers and remind them that not everything is as it seems, especially when it comes to making new friends. Perfect for bedtime stories or a classroom read, The Friendly Troll is a must have addition to any child's bookshelf.
In an unexpected and delightful twist on a classic fairy tale, The Friendly Troll: A Tale Retold takes young readers on an unanticipated journey. Bubba, Pogo and Maxi, the three billy goats, anxiously plan to get to the lush meadow on the other side of a bridge, but they encounter a rather large and intimidating troll named Gruff. Filled with charming illustrations and a heartwarming message, The Friendly Troll will grab young readers and remind them that not everything is as it seems, especially when it comes to making new friends. Perfect for bedtime stories or a classroom read, The Friendly Troll is a must have addition to any child's bookshelf.
What is the apostle Paul's message in his Letter to the Romans? And how does it apply to us today? Is there more to learn about Romans, and is there more for the church to hear today? Keith Stanglin takes this familiar epistle and makes sense of its author's original intent and its meaning for believers now. With attention both to the historical background and to our contemporary situation, he offers thirty-one meditations that take readers through the entire letter, beginning with the ancient arguments and arriving at modern exhortation. Each chapter is accompanied by discussion questions for use in classes and study groups. For scholars serving the church, this book is a welcome supplement to a technical commentary. For non-specialists, it is an introduction to Romans and an invitation to seek its wisdom. All readers will see Paul's message of God's grace in fresh ways.
Develop and improve the service management capabilities of your organization or business with this comprehensive handbook Key Features A complete, pragmatic guide on service management from industry experts Learn industry best practices and proven strategies to establish and improve a service management capability Get hands on with implementing and maintaining a service management capability Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionMany organizations struggle to find practical guidance that can help them to not only understand but also apply service management best practices. Packed with expert guidance and comprehensive coverage of the essential frameworks, methods, and techniques, this book will enable you to elevate your organization’s service management capability. You’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of service management and the role of a service provider. As you progress, you’ll get to grips with the different service management frameworks used by IT and enterprises. You'll use system thinking and design thinking approaches to learn to design, implement, and optimize services catering to diverse customer needs. This book will familiarize you with the essential process capabilities required for an efficient service management practice, followed by the elements key to its practical implementation, customized to the organization’s business needs in a sustainable and repeatable manner. You’ll also discover the critical success factors that will enhance your organization’s ability to successfully implement and sustain a service management practice. By the end of this handy guide, you’ll have a solid grasp of service management concepts, making this a valuable resource for on-the-job reference.What you will learn Discover a holistic approach to managing services Get acquainted with the service management methods, frameworks, and best practices Understand the significance of a service management strategy Demonstrate your skills to deliver high-quality, timely services Find out how to become a respected business partner to your customers Recognize the role of governance, outcomes, and markets Grasp the concept of value capture and maintaining value over time Explore common processes that lay the foundation for effective service management Who this book is forThis book is for anyone interested in gaining a general understanding of the value of enterprise/IT service management (ESM/ITSM), including but not limited to IT leadership, key business managers, business process analysts, business analysts, IT consultants, IT professionals, project managers, systems integrators, service desk managers, managed service providers, solution providers, and sales staff. Whether you’re new to service management or have prior experience, you’ll find valuable insights in this book.
Canada is regularly presented as a country where liberalism has ensuredfreedom and equality for all. Yet with the expansion of settlers intothe First Nations territories that became southern Alberta and BC,liberalism proved to be an exclusionary rather than inclusionary force.Between 1877 and 1927, government officials, police officers, churchrepresentatives, ordinary settlers, and many others operated to excludeand reform Indigenous people. Presenting Anglo-Canadian liberalcapitalist values and structures and interests as normal, natural, andbeyond reproach devalued virtually every aspect of Indigenous cultures.This book explores the means used to facilitate and justifycolonization, their effects on Indigenous economic, political, social,and spiritual lives, and how they were resisted.
This book is about words that may be constructed using the symbols for the chemical elements, for example, crab comprises carbon (C), radium (Ra) and boron (B). About half the book is devoted to technical words, and introduces and draws on the Periodic Table at an informal level. The approach is to say the least whimsical, for example identifying the most valuable words and the most magnetic words with respect to their elemental constitution. The other half of the book showcases words in categories such as food, drink, people, etc. and encompasses terms both new and old, sometimes resurrecting antique gems that the author finds amusing or interesting. Elements and the Periodic Table have recently become quite popular in many TV quiz shows. This book will help you impress family and friends with your technical talents in this specialism, and for those who enjoy crosswords and similar puzzles there is a section devoted to word challenges ranging from the easy to the diabolical.
A popular California hypnotherapist describes how you can be your own plastic surgeon for effectively making physical changes to your body using the mind-body connection and a proven method called "body contouring." Learn how Dr. Clark has helped thousands increase size in some areas, while decreasing size in others. Includes techniques for breast enlargement and reduction, waist reduction, self -esteem, elimimnating limiting beliefs, weight reduction concepts, and more.
Beneath the sun-soaked majesty of the Grand Canyon, a stunning secret lies buried, a secret that could change everything. A rare and dazzling blue stone, untouched by time, holds more than geological significance; the beauty of the stone belies a haunting mystery. The discovery of the stone sets off a chain of events that jeopardizes the ancient Havasupai tribe.As the deaths of the Havasupai escalate, Brett Carson is drawn into a perilous quest to unravel the enigma. "Blue Stone" is a pulse-pounding thriller that delves into the untold mysteries of the canyon, where Brett risks everything, including himself and the woman he loves, to solve the riddle that echoes through the ages."Blue Stone" is a captivating expedition that transcends the boundaries of time, a gripping narrative that explores the intersection of tradition, science, and the spirit of one man determined to unearth the truth.
It can be a challenging task to raise a child to love the Lord, discover God's purpose for his or her life, and be faithful to Him in the midst of a society that seems bent on destroying the home. Seasoned pastor and committed father Keith Pisani digs deep into God's word and relates lessons from numerous biblical passages, from Genesis through Revelation, to guide parents down an inspirational path to learn how to raise children for the Lord, form a salvation relationship with God through faith in Jesus, and ultimately give Him glory. While relying on applicable scriptures to provide insight on how the family began and sharing principles on parenting from Proverbs, Pisani also includes lessons on child-rearing from other family-related bible passages, a nine-session interactive small group bible study extracted from the text, and principles for parenting. In this modern-day manual, a pastor and experienced father shares scripture, wisdom, and a roadmap that guides parents on an insightful journey to raising Christian children within a challenging society.
Johnny Lazarus in Mountain Miracle is a wild backpacking adventure that takes johnny, his brother, his dad and you high in the mountains where the air, and Johnny's patience, are very thin Johnny's first real experience with "God's Country" or "The Great Outdoors" doesn't leave him longing for more. In fact, he wants to be out of these mountains and away from the heat, the climbing, sleeping on the ground (with a rock for a pillow) as fast as he can...which isn't fast Johnny soon finds there is no easy way out of this backpacking nightmare and must learn to trust God, his dad and himself if he ever wants to see his mom, Henry, Richie, Summer, his nice soft bed and city life ever again He's going to need a MOUNTAIN MIRACLE Follow Johnny as he gets lost in the wilderness, falls in freezing cold mountain water and attempts to cross a rushing river without being washed away by its violent current You'll laugh, worry, hope and pray Johnny can find the trust needed to come out of the mountains alive and well
This text closes the gap between traditional textbooks on structural dynamics and how structural dynamics is practiced in a world driven by commercial software, where performance-based design is increasingly important. The book emphasizes numerical methods, nonlinear response of structures, and the analysis of continuous systems (e.g., wave propagation). Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation builds the theory of structural dynamics from simple single-degree-of-freedom systems through complex nonlinear beams and frames in a consistent theoretical context supported by an extensive set of MATLAB codes that not only illustrate and support the principles, but provide powerful tools for exploration. The book is designed for students learning structural dynamics for the first time but also serves as a reference for professionals throughout their careers.
