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Book Many Peoples  Many Faiths  Books a la Carte Plus New Myreligionlab with Etext    Access Card Package

Download or read book Many Peoples Many Faiths Books a la Carte Plus New Myreligionlab with Etext Access Card Package written by Robert S. Ellwood and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Religions of our World. For more than three decades this introduction to the world's religions, Many Peoples, Many Faiths, has combined factual information with empathic writing that seeks to convey the flavor of our planet's diverse religions and cultures. This classic work helps students gain a sense of each religion's unique characteristics while tackling some of today's most critical religious issues. It is written in an engaging style and has been fully updated--with fresh insights and information on each of the world's major religions, along with new religious movements. MyReligionLab is an integral part of the Ellwood program. Key learning applications include MyReligionLibrary, MyAtlas, and more than 50 videos to help students understand the content in the book. Teaching & Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning – MyReligionLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance.. Improve Critical Thinking – Chapter Objectives at the beginning of each chapter and Questions for Review at the end of each chapter help readers build critical thinking and study skills. Engage Students - Helpful maps, timelines, summary information tables, and glossary guide student's learning. Support Instructors – Teaching your course just got easier! You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor's Manual, Electronic “MyTest” Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. This Book a la Carte Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched, loose-leaf version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalized their book by incorporating their own notes and taking the portion of the book they need to class – all at a fraction of the bound book price.

Book Many Peoples  Many Faiths Plus New Myreligionlab with Etext    Access Card Package

Download or read book Many Peoples Many Faiths Plus New Myreligionlab with Etext Access Card Package written by Robert S. Ellwood and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Explore Religions of our World. For more than three decades this introduction to the world's religions, Many Peoples, Many Faiths, has combined factual information with empathic writing that seeks to convey the flavor of our planet's diverse religions and cultures. This classic work helps students gain a sense of each religion's unique characteristics while tackling some of today's most critical religious issues. It is written in an engaging style and has been fully updated--with fresh insights and information on each of the world's major religions, along with new religious movements. MyReligionLab is an integral part of the Ellwood program. Key learning applications include MyReligionLibrary, MyAtlas, and more than 50 videos to help students understand the content in the book. Teaching & Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience--for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning - MyReligionLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance.. Improve Critical Thinking - Chapter Objectives at the beginning of each chapter and Questions for Review at the end of each chapter help readers build critical thinking and study skills. Engage Students - Helpful maps, timelines, summary information tables, and glossary guide student's learning. Support Instructors - Teaching your course just got easier! You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor's Manual, Electronic "MyTest" Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. NOTE: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase the text with MySearchLab, order the package ISBN: 0205925588 / 9780205925582 Many Peoples, Many Faiths Plus NEW MyReligionLab -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205797113 / 9780205797110 Many Peoples, Many Faiths 0205871429 / 9780205871421 NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card

Book Living Religions Plus NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson EText   Access Card Package

Download or read book Living Religions Plus NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson EText Access Card Package written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2013-01-10 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Modern religions in today's changing world Living Religions emphasizes the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in the present day. Mary Pat Fisher considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions has evolved, and explores the changing nature of each religion. The ninth edition focuses on cultural customs, popular spiritual practices, mixtures of religions, and varieties of religions ways. Expanded coverage of women, including women's voices and contributions, is woven into the discussion of each religion. Living Religions provides a sympathetic approach to the historical teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. The text follows a clear and straightforward account of the development, doctrines, and practices of the major faiths followed today. MyReligionLab is an integral part of the Fisher program. Key learning applications include MyReligionLibrary, Closer Look tours, and a personalized study plan. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning - MyReligionLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and helps instructors gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking - Review questions throughout the text encourage readers to think critically about religion. Engage Students - Diverse stories and cultural images bring religion to life. Support Instructors - The most comprehensive set of instructional materials available, instructor resources reinforce and enliven the study of world religions. 0205956599 / 9780205956593 Living Religions Plus NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText --Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205871429 / 9780205871421 NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card 0205956408 / 9780205956401 Living Religions

Book Living Religions  Books a la Carte Edition Plus New Myreligionlab with Etext    Access Card Package

Download or read book Living Religions Books a la Carte Edition Plus New Myreligionlab with Etext Access Card Package written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern religions in today's changing world Living Religions emphasizes the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in the present day. Mary Pat Fisher considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions has evolved, and explores the changing nature of each religion. The ninth edition focuses on cultural customs, popular spiritual practices, mixtures of religions, and varieties of religions ways. Expanded coverage of women, including women's voices and contributions, is woven into the discussion of each religion. Living Religions provides a sympathetic approach to the historical teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. The text follows a clear and straightforward account of the development, doctrines, and practices of the major faiths followed today. MyReligionLab is an integral part of the Fisher program. Key learning applications include MyReligionLibrary, Closer Look tours, and a personalized study plan. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning - MyReligionLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and helps instructors gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking - Review questions throughout the text encourage readers to think critically about religion. Engage Students - Diverse stories and cultural images bring religion to life. Support Instructors - The most comprehensive set of instructional materials available, instructor resources reinforce and enliven the study of world religions. This Book a la Carte Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched, loose-leaf version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalized their book by incorporating their own notes and taking the portion of the book they need to class - all at a fraction of the bound book price.

Book A History of the World s Religions  Books a la Carte Plus Myreligionlab with Etext    Access Card Package

Download or read book A History of the World s Religions Books a la Carte Plus Myreligionlab with Etext Access Card Package written by David S. Noss and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of the World's Religions Shown Through Original Sources A History of the World's Religions bridges the interval between the founding of religions and their present state, and gives students an accurate look at the religions of the world by including descriptive and interpretive details from the original source materials. Refined by over forty years of dialogue and correspondence with religious experts and practitioners around the world, A History of the World's Religions is widely regarded as the hallmark of scholarship, fairness, and accuracy in its field. It is also the most thorough yet manageable history of world religion available in a single volume, treating many subjects largely neglected in other texts. Teaching and Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MyReligionLabdelivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - A wealth of integrated primary source passages quoted from sacred texts give students an accurate look at the religions of the world by including descriptive and interpretive details Engage Students - All source materials within A History of the World's Religions are accompanied by explanatory comments. In addition, helpful glossaries and bolded terms help enrich students' understanding of the world's major religions. Support Instructors - Teaching your course just got easier! You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor's Manual, Electronic “MyTest” Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. PLUS, The book's depth, breadth, and organization frees instructors from having to cover everything in lectures, enabling them to select specific assignments and use class time for questions, discussion, and their own favorite materials. Note: MyReligionLab does no come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyReligionLab, please visit www.MyReligionLab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyReligionLab (VP ISBN-10: 0205007554, VP ISBN-13: 9780205007554)

Book Many Peoples  Many Faiths  Books a la Carte Edition

Download or read book Many Peoples Many Faiths Books a la Carte Edition written by Robert (University of Southern California Ellwood, USA) and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explore Religions of our World. " For more than three decades this introduction to the world's religions, "Many Peoples, Many Faiths, "has combined factual information with empathic writing that seeks to convey the flavor of our planet's diverse religions and cultures. This classic work helps students gain a sense of each religion's unique characteristics while tackling some of today's most critical religious issues. It is written in an engaging style and has been fully updated--with fresh insights and information on each of the world s major religions, along with new religious movements. MyReligionLab is an integral part of the Ellwood program. Key learning applications include MyReligionLibrary, MyAtlas, and more than 50 videos to help students understand the content in the book. Teaching & Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience for you and your students. Here s how: "Personalize Learning" MyReligionLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance.. "Improve Critical Thinking" " "Chapter Objectives at the beginning of each chapter and Questions for Review at the end of each chapter help readers build critical thinking and study skills. "Engage Students" " - "Helpful maps, timelines, summary information tables, and glossary guide student s learning. "Support Instructors " Teaching your course just got easier You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor s Manual, Electronic MyTest Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. This Book a la Carte Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched, loose-leaf version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalized their book by incorporating their own notes and taking the portion of the book they need to class all at a fraction of the bound book price. "

Book Living Religions

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mary Pat Fisher
  • Publisher : Pearson
  • Release : 2017-06-21
  • ISBN : 0134169158
  • Pages : 577 pages

Download or read book Living Religions written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in World Religions Help students understand the role of modern religions in today’s changing world Living Religions provides a clear and straightforward account of the development, doctrines, and practices of the major faiths followed today. The emphasis throughout is on the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and its relevance in contemporary life. Authors Mary Pat Fisher and Robin Rinehart emphasize cultural customs, popular spiritual practices, and varieties of religious ways, as opposed to distinct monolithic institutionalized religions. The Tenth Edition includes new and revised content that helps students see how religion intersects with contemporary issues, including globalization, economics, and environmental and societal issues. Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below; 013463053X / 9780134630533 Living Religions and NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134168976 / 9780134168975 Living Religions 0205871429 / 9780205871421 NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card Living Religions, Tenth Edition is also available via REVEL™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.

Book Living Religions   Anthology of Living Religions   New Myreligionlab with Pearson Etext   Access Card Package

Download or read book Living Religions Anthology of Living Religions New Myreligionlab with Pearson Etext Access Card Package written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2013-02-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 0205963501 / 9780205963508 Living Religions & Anthology of Living Religions & NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText - Access Card Package Package consists of: 020524680X / 9780205246809 Anthology of Living Religions 0205871429 / 9780205871421 NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card 0205956408 / 9780205956401 Living Religions

Book The World s Religions

    Book Details:
  • Author : William A. Young
  • Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
  • Release : 2013-04-11
  • ISBN : 0205928323
  • Pages : 459 pages

Download or read book The World s Religions written by William A. Young and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-04-11 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World’s Religions provides an orientation to the study of religion. Surveying the stages of development, worldviews, and current situations of the major world religions, this text discusses the ways these religions respond to contemporary ethical issues. It also presents a sampling of new religious movements and looks to the possible ways the world's religions may interact in the 21st century. Its distinctive “framework for understanding” religious worldviews allows readers to compare and contrast the teachings of religions objectively. Teaching and Learning Experience Personalize Learning – MyReligionLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - The “framework for understanding” allows students to think critically about varying religious worldviews. Engage Students – Contemporary ethical issues make studying world religions relevant to students today. Support Instructors - Teaching your course just got easier! You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor’s Manual, Electronic “MyTest” Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. 0205949428 / 9780205949427 World's Religions, The Plus NEW MyReligionLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205871429 / 9780205871421 NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card 0205917615 / 9780205917617 World's Religions, The

Book Religions of the World

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lewis M. Hopfe
  • Publisher : Pearson College Division
  • Release : 2012-06
  • ISBN : 9780205886074
  • Pages : 416 pages

Download or read book Religions of the World written by Lewis M. Hopfe and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Discover the historical importance of religion in the world's cultures Closely edited for clarity and readability, and conceived for students with little or no background in the academic study of religions, Religions of the World offers the most up-to-date and historically accurate coverage of the world's major religions. It not only explains to students why it is imperative to study religions, but does this through the support of primary source documents, coverage of religions as they exist today, and integrated media resources. In preparing the twelfth edition of Religions of the World, Mark Woodward drew on his introductory teaching experience - to thousands of undergraduates over the last decade - and his living / working experiences in Asian Christian, Buddhist, Confucian and Muslim societies for extended periods. He continues to stress the importance of religion in the world's cultures, and the need to promote harmony and understanding among people of different faiths. Teaching and Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MyReligionLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - Outstanding student pedagogy and Religion and Violence boxes encourage students to examine their assumptions, discern hidden values, evaluate evidence, assess their conclusions, and more! Engage Students - Religions of the World provides undergraduate students with a relevant text written at a level they can understand, and explains religious diversity and complex themes within context of real people and real life. Support Instructors - Teaching your course just got easier! You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor's Manual, Electronic "MyTest" Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. Plus, Religions of the World's coverage is both comprehensive and broad enough that you can choose which religions you want to cover, and not find it necessary to use handouts, course packs, or supplemental texts. MyReligionLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyReligionLab, please visit: www.MyReligionLab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyReligionLab (at no additional cost): VP ISBN-10: 0205201180/ VP ISBN-13:9780205201181

Book MANY PEOPLE MANY FAITHS and MYRELIGIONKIT SAC

Download or read book MANY PEOPLE MANY FAITHS and MYRELIGIONKIT SAC written by Robert S. Ellwood and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2009-06-24 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This package contains the following components: -0136017614: Many Peoples, Many Faiths -0205708285: MyReligionKit

Book Living Religions

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mary Pat Fisher
  • Publisher : Prentice Hall
  • Release : 2012-04-19
  • ISBN : 9780205932511
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Living Religions written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reflecting modern religions in today's changing world."" ""Living Religions: ""A Brief Introduction" 3/e presents a highly readable and stimulating concise survey of the modern religious world though an emphasis on the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in contemporary life. Along with a team of specialist consultants in each faith, and drawing on a wealth of scholarly research and firsthand source material, Mary Pat Fisher provides a fresh and challenging insight into the historical development and teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. She considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions has evolved, and explores the changing nature of each religion; particularly the role of women, and the issues and controversies such as fundamentalism, violence, globalization, and interfaith initiatives. Teaching and Learning Experience" ""Personalize Learning "- MyReligionLabdelivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals." ""Improve Critical Thinking - "Outstanding student pedagogy- including lists of key topics, review and discussion questions, a suggested reading list, Teaching Stories boxes, primary source quotations, a timeline, world map, key terms and more! - encourages students to examine their assumptions, discern hidden values, evaluate evidence, assess their conclusions, and more!" ""Engage Students" - "Living Religions: A Brief Introduction"provides personal interviews with followers of each faith, Religion in Practice and Religion in Public Life boxes, and an impressive image program - all which help to bring each major world religion to life." ""Support Instructors - "Teaching your course just got easier! You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor's Manual, Electronic "MyTest" Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. Plus, "Living Religions: A Brief Introduction" 3/e is concise enough that you can opt to use additional handouts, course packs, or supplemental readings. Note: MyReligionLab does no come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyReligionLab, please visit www.MyReligionLab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyReligionLab (VP ISBN-10: 0205242081, VP ISBN-13: 9780205242085)

Book Many Peoples  Many Faiths

Download or read book Many Peoples Many Faiths written by Robert S. Ellwood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than three decades this introduction to the world's religions, Many Peoples, Many Faiths has combined factual information with empathic writing that seeks to convey the flavor of our planet's diverse religions and cultures. This classic work helps students gain a sense of each religion's unique characteristics while tackling some of today's most critical religious issues. It is written in an engaging style and has been fully updated--with fresh insights and information on each of the world’s major religions, along with new religious movements.

Book The World s Religions

    Book Details:
  • Author : William Young
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2013
  • ISBN : 9780205917617
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The World s Religions written by William Young and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World's Religions provides an orientation to the study of religion. Surveying the stages of development, worldviews, and current situations of the major world religions, this text discusses the ways these religions respond to contemporary ethical issues. It also presents a sampling of new religious movements and looks to the possible ways the world's religions may interact in the 21st century. Its distinctive "framework for understanding" religious worldviews allows readers to compare and contrast the teachings of religions objectively. Teaching and Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MyReligionLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - The "framework for understanding" allows students to think critically about varying religious worldviews. Engage Students - Contemporary ethical issues make studying world religions relevant to students today. Support Instructors - Teaching your course just got easier You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor's Manual, Electronic "MyTest" Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. 0205949428 / 9780205949427 World's Religions, The Plus NEW MyReligionLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205871429 / 9780205871421 NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card 0205917615 / 9780205917617 World's Religions, The

Book Practical Object oriented Design in Ruby

Download or read book Practical Object oriented Design in Ruby written by Sandi Metz and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2013 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Writing More Maintainable, Manageable, Pleasing, and Powerful Ruby Applications Ruby's widely admired ease of use has a downside: Too many Ruby and Rails applications have been created without concern for their long-term maintenance or evolution. The Web is awash in Ruby code that is now virtually impossible to change or extend. This text helps you solve that problem by using powerful real-world object-oriented design techniques, which it thoroughly explains using simple and practical Ruby examples. This book focuses squarely on object-oriented Ruby application design. Practical Object-Oriented Design in Ruby will guide you to superior outcomes, whatever your previous Ruby experience. Novice Ruby programmers will find specific rules to live by; intermediate Ruby programmers will find valuable principles they can flexibly interpret and apply; and advanced Ruby programmers will find a common language they can use to lead development and guide their colleagues. This guide will help you Understand how object-oriented programming can help you craft Ruby code that is easier to maintain and upgrade Decide what belongs in a single Ruby class Avoid entangling objects that should be kept separate Define flexible interfaces among objects Reduce programming overhead costs with duck typing Successfully apply inheritance Build objects via composition Design cost-effective tests Solve common problems associated with poorly designed Ruby code

Book Quest for Harmony

Download or read book Quest for Harmony written by William A. Young and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Quest for Harmony is intended for anyone seeking a basic understanding of the cultures and spiritual teachings of Native American nations. It is sympathetic and respectful, presenting the views of Native Americans in their own voice wherever possible. Critical issues common to Native Americans such as the pannational spiritual movements and the environment, are also covered."--BOOK JACKET.

Book Encountering Religious Pluralism

Download or read book Encountering Religious Pluralism written by Harold Netland and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2001-08-14 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harold Netland traces the emergence of the pluralistic ethos that challenges Christian faith and mission, interacting heavily with philosopher John Hick and providing a framework for developing a comprehensive evangelical theology of religions.