Grace Fox

One facet of identity which is currently undergoing radical transformation due to technology and specifically social media is the concept of identity politics. Identity politics describes the manner with which people's politics are crafted by aspects of their identity through loosely correlated social entities. Digital identity politics has given rise to the emergence of concepts such as 'alterative facts', 'fake news', and 'post truth'. This book explores how various techniques such as magical realism, gaslighting, digital rubbernecking are being used by politicians to construct digital narratives. The book also discusses how technological developments such as social media, cloud computing, blockchain, and artificial intelligence are now shaping the contours of digital politics. The book concludes with a focus on the urgent need for digital literacy which represents a Totem which every person can use to decipher fact from fiction in the emerging post-truth digital era. Awareness plays a pivotal role in this book. However, the awareness in this book is a multi-faceted concept. Awareness by each and every one of us about what is going on around us, how we are or may be manipulated and indeed how such manipulation can affect us. Awareness by various influencers in society that their actions are actually deliberate and purposeful and awareness of how we can address some of the nefarious effects of the digital world on our wellbeing."Digital Identity Politics" proposes a definite philosophy, namely self-awareness and care of the self in society. In reading the book you will no doubt encounter what can be in equal measure familiar and worrying, yet the length of the text is such that maybe your first acts after reading it, will be to reflect and return to it again. Like with most things in life, if we are to deal with the sleight of hand that pervades our digital existence, we first need to be aware of it and I hope that this book provides a step along the path to that awareness and discovery.

Get refreshed and equipped with seven powerful names of God in this highly engaging and interactive devotional study (with FREE guided video content from the author) Packed with fresh insights, word studies, cultural context, thought-provoking reflections, and practical action steps, these studies will give you a solid understanding of God's character so you can find peace and hope amidst life's toughest moments.Our world is a scary place. Focusing on the chaos can paralyze us with fear, but instead, we can anchor ourselves in the truth of who God is, and live unafraid. The Living Unafraid devotional study will help you build an unshakeable foundation of trust in God by empowering you with God's character as revealed through his names in Scripture. Each of the seven chapters in this devotional study book explores: A powerful name of God (including pronunciation, scripture reference, translation, prayer, and a word study)FREE accompanying video insights, accessible online (optional)Key background information, in-depth overviews, and cultural contextFresh insights, practical action steps, and eye-opening reflections questionsAnd so much more How to Use the Names of God Living Unafraid Book & Video StudyWhether you're looking to refresh and energize your faith or seeking support and hope in a season of suffering, Living Unafraid has something for everyone within its rich studies.Read this book, with a small group or a book club, or by inviting a friend to study with you one-on-one.Read one session per sitting and then complete the study questions.Dive into the FREE (optional) author insights video included in each chapter.Meet with your group, share an 'aha moment' you experienced while reading the session, and then learn from one another's insights as you share answers to the questions.Each session also ends with a prayer you can speak aloud so that its life-giving words nourish your soul. Then expect God to answer.Unpacking Seven of God's Names in Living UnafraidGod's names describe who he is, revealing his holy nature, steadfast promises, unwavering protection, and fierce love. Living Unafraid equips you with the meanings behind seven of God's names to help you overcome fears and life's challenges: Yahweh--"I am who I am." God is self-existent and yet desires relationship.Yahweh Tzidkenu--The Lord Is Our Righteousness. Jesus has redeemed us.Yahweh Rohi--The Lord Is My Shepherd. Our ever-present God cares deeply for us.Yahweh Tzevaot--The Lord of Hosts. God is the supreme commander.Yahweh Yireh--The Lord Will Provide. God knows our needs in advance.Yahweh Shammah--The Lord Is There. God's presence makes all the difference.El Elyon--Most High God. God is the supreme, sovereign, ultimate authority.Key Features of the Names of God Devotional: Living UnafraidEasy-to-understand: You don't need to be an expert in biblical Hebrew to use this devotional study Accessible and simple to follow, these devotions get to the heart of God's character and message with beautifully crafted outlines, straightforward word studies, and much more.Engaging: Most books about the names of God seek to be informative, but this series goes a step further. Readers not only dive into the meaning behind God's names but also draw closer to him through Grace's heartfelt and honest devotional style that's packed with practical applications and opportunities for reflection. Each chapter includes a call to respond in faith and obedience, supplemented with a guided prayer and reflection questions based in Scripture.Relatable: The devotional study is rich in examples that illustrate the power of God's names, both from the Bible and real life.Flexible Whether you choose to read this book on your own or in a group, the prayers and reflections are personal enough to dive deep and inclusive enough to be impactful in a group. You can use the optional video content to supplement your study in either format

Life changes in a nanosecond when storms sweep in, often without warning. They leave our knuckles white and our hearts broken. With minds barely able to think clearly, we often set our Bible aside. In reality, that's when we need its comfort and strength most. This devotional is written for those in crisis, for those longing for hope but lacking the ability to focus on a lengthy Scripture passage. These minute-sized devotions offer respite to readers caught in the storms of life.Each of the 90 devotions follows a pattern: Key VersePause (devotion)Ponder (application question or action step)Pray (short prayer)Relevant quoteReaders of these devotions are facing difficult circumstances and need spiritual encouragement in bite-sized pieces. Their greatest need is hope. They need reassurance that God's love will never let them go. His presence will never leave them, and His strength will carry them through. Keeping Hope Alive addresses these needs as follows: Its overall message directs their minds to God's character and promises. These bite-size bits of truth will feed their soul and give them the strength and encouragement needed for that day.Devotions are short enough to read and keep their focus even when their minds are on overload.All segments work together to make it easy for readers to recall truth.Relevant quotes reinforce the day's teaching.

This open access book explores the digital transformation of small and rural towns, in particular, how to measure the evolution and development of digital towns. In addition to access to resources, competition from urban and global markets, and population trends, rural communities present lesser access and use of digital technologies and have lower digital competencies and skills than their urban counterparts. Consequently, they experience less beneficial outcomes from increased digitalisation than urban areas. This book defines what a digital town is and explores digitalisation from the perspective of the four basic economic sectors in towns - individuals and households, businesses, the public sector, and civil society - and three types of enabling infrastructure - digital connectivity, education, and governance. Particular attention is paid to how digitalisation efforts are measured by intergovernmental and international organisations for each sector and enabling infrastructure. The book concludes with a Digital Town Readiness Framework that offers local communities, policymakers, and scholars an initial set of indicators upon which to develop digital town initiatives, and measure progress. For those ready to embrace the opportunity, this book is a pathfinder on the road to a more equitable and impactful digital society and digital economy.

This open access book explores the digital transformation of small and rural towns, in particular, how to measure the evolution and development of digital towns. In addition to access to resources, competition from urban and global markets, and population trends, rural communities present lesser access and use of digital technologies and have lower digital competencies and skills than their urban counterparts. Consequently, they experience less beneficial outcomes from increased digitalisation than urban areas. This book defines what a digital town is and explores digitalisation from the perspective of the four basic economic sectors in towns - individuals and households, businesses, the public sector, and civil society - and three types of enabling infrastructure - digital connectivity, education, and governance. Particular attention is paid to how digitalisation efforts are measured by intergovernmental and international organisations for each sector and enabling infrastructure. The book concludes with a Digital Town Readiness Framework that offers local communities, policymakers, and scholars an initial set of indicators upon which to develop digital town initiatives, and measure progress. For those ready to embrace the opportunity, this book is a pathfinder on the road to a more equitable and impactful digital society and digital economy.

This study, first published in 1940, examines in detail the suppression of piracy in China. From a starting point of the considering the influence of the Admiralty on the development of British foreign policy in the nineteenth century, it studies the actions of the China Station and in particular its undertakings to suppress piracy in the Far East.

This study, first published in 1940, examines in detail the suppression of piracy in China. From a starting point of the considering the influence of the Admiralty on the development of British foreign policy in the nineteenth century, it studies the actions of the China Station and in particular its undertakings to suppress piracy in the Far East.

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