Download or read book Mission Underway written by Ray Broadus Browne and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the study of popular culture in American academic since its (re)introduction in 1967 is filled with misunderstanding and opposition. From the first, proponents of the study of this major portion of american culture made clear that they were interested in making popular culture a supplement to the usual courses in such fields as literature, sociology, history, philosophy, and the other humanities and social sciences; nobody proposed that study of popular culture replace the other disciplines, but many suggested that it was time to reexamine the accepted courses and see if they were still viable. Opposition to the status quo always causes anxiety and oppostion, but when the issues are clarified, often oppoosition and anxiety melt away, as they are now doing.
Download or read book Telling the Old Testament Story written by Dr. Brad E. Kelle and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While honoring the historical context and literary diversity of the Old Testament, Telling the Old Testament Story is a thematic reading that construes the OT as a complex but coherent narrative. Unlike standard, introductory textbooks that only cover basic background and interpretive issues for each Old Testament book, this introduction combines a thematic approach with careful exegetical attention to representative biblical texts, ultimately telling the macro-level story, while drawing out the multiple nuances present within different texts and traditions. The book works from the Protestant canonical arrangement of the Old Testament, which understands the story of the Old Testament as the story of God and God’s relationship with all creation in love and redemption—a story that joins the New Testament to the Old. Within this broader story, the Old Testament presents the specific story of God and God’s relationship with Israel as the people called, created, and formed to be God’s covenant partner and instrument within creation. The Old Testament begins by introducing God’s mission in Genesis. The story opens with the portrait of God’s good, intended creation of right-relationships (Gen 1—2) and the subsequent distortion of that good creation as a result of humanity’s rebellion (Gen 3—11). Genesis 12 and following introduce God’s commitment to restore creation back to the right-relationships and divine intentions with which it began. Coming out of God’s new covenant engagement with creation in Gen 9, this divine purpose begins with the calling of a people (who turn out to be the manifold descendants of Abraham and Sarah) to be God’s instrument of blessing for all creation and thus to reverse the curse brought on by sin. The diverse traditions that comprise the remainder of the Pentateuch then combine to portray the creation and formation of Israel as a people prepared to be God’s instrument of restoration and blessing. As the subsequent Old Testament books portray Israel’s life in the land and journey into and out of exile, the reader encounters complex perspectives on Israel’s attempts to understand who God is, who they are as God’s people, and how, therefore, they ought to live out their identity as God’s people within God’s mission in the world. The final prophetic books that conclude the Protestant Old Testament ultimately give the story of God’s mission and people an open-ended quality, suggesting that God’s mission for God’s people continues and leading Christian readers to consider the New Testament’s story of the Church as an extension and expansion of the broader story of God introduced in the Old Testament. The main methodological perspective that informs the book includes work on the phenomenological function of narrative (especially story’s function to shape the identity and practice of the reader), as well as more recent so-called “missional” approaches to reading Christian scripture. Canonical criticism provides the primary means for relating the distinctive voices within the Old Testament texts that still honor the particularity and diversity of the discrete compositions. Accessibly written, this book invites readers to enter imaginatively into the biblical story and find the Old Testament's lively and enduring implications.
Download or read book Commerce Justice Science and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2013 Statements of members of Congress and other interested individuals and organizations written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Department of Defense Appropriations for 2007 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Manuals Combined U S Coast Guard Cutterboat Defender Class Utility And Special Purpose Craft Boat Handbooks written by and published by Jeffrey Frank Jones. This book was released on with total page 4026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 4,000 total pages ... Manuals included: CUTTERBOAT–LARGE (CB-L) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFTSHALLOW WATER (SPC-SW) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK 45FT RESPONSE BOAT-MEDIUM (RB-M) OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFT – LAW ENFORCEMENT BOAT OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK CUTTERBOAT – OVER THE HORIZON (CB-OTH) MK III OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK DEFENDER CLASS OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual Volume I and II Boat Forces Operations Personnel Qualification Standard NON-STANDARD BOAT OPERATOR'S HANDBOOK 49' BUOY UTILITY STERN LOADING (BUSL) BOAT OPERATOR'S HANDBOOK MULTISERVICE HELICOPTER SLING LOAD: DUAL-POINT LOAD RIGGING PROCEDURES Multiservice Helicopter Sling Load: Basic Operations And Equipment
Download or read book Information Hunters written by Kathy Peiss and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While armies have seized enemy records and rare texts as booty throughout history, it was only during World War II that an unlikely band of librarians, archivists, and scholars traveled abroad to collect books and documents to aid the military cause. Galvanized by the events of war into acquiring and preserving the written word, as well as providing critical information for intelligence purposes, these American civilians set off on missions to gather foreign publications and information across Europe. They journeyed to neutral cities in search of enemy texts, followed a step behind advancing armies to capture records, and seized Nazi works from bookstores and schools. When the war ended, they found looted collections hidden in cellars and caves. Their mission was to document, exploit, preserve, and restitute these works, and even, in the case of Nazi literature, to destroy them. In this fascinating account, cultural historian Kathy Peiss reveals how book and document collecting became part of the new apparatus of intelligence and national security, military planning, and postwar reconstruction. Focusing on the ordinary Americans who carried out these missions, she shows how they made decisions on the ground to acquire sources that would be useful in the war zone as well as on the home front. These collecting missions also boosted the postwar ambitions of American research libraries, offering a chance for them to become great international repositories of scientific reports, literature, and historical sources. Not only did their wartime work have lasting implications for academic institutions, foreign-policy making, and national security, it also led to the development of today's essential information science tools. Illuminating the growing global power of the United States in the realms of intelligence and cultural heritage, Peiss tells the story of the men and women who went to Europe to collect and protect books and information and in doing so enriches the debates over the use of data in times of both war and peace.
Download or read book Hearings Reports and Prints of the House Committee on Armed Services written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 1264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shadow of the Blue Ring written by Jerome Kelly and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-01-06 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been six years since the final battle of the revolution. James Tavarez is now a captain in the Earth Nations Fleet but he has found that it is not quite the life that he had imagined it would be. Instead of excitement and adventure, he is now confined to endless routine patrol and escort missions. While taking some much needed time off from the fleet, James finds himself unexpectedly summoned by the leaders of the alliance council who have some disturbing news for him. Alliance ships have started going missing on the borders of the uncharted Blue Ring sector and the leaders of the alliance council have chosen him to undertake a mission to discover the truth behind it. After having reassembled his old team from six years ago, James journeys out into the uncharted reaches of space in a search for answers but what he discovers when he arrives is beyond anything he could have expected and he and his crew quickly find themselves in a desperate fight for their lives against a mysterious and deadly enemy. It soon becomes apparent that there are some secrets in the galaxy that should have remained buried forever
Download or read book Dad s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies written by Stefan Korn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-19 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, hands-on guide for all dads-to-be Being a dad has changed so much since you were born that you'd be forgiven for feeling a bit lost! This useful guide is filled with all the info that fathers-to-be need, covering the logistical, physical and emotional aspects of your journey into parenthood. Find out how you can get involved and support your partner! Get to grips with Pregnancy 101 — understand how your baby develops Plan for your baby's homecoming — discover the essential gear you need to buy (you need more than you think!) Choose the right carer — decide on the best person to get you and your partner through the pregnancy and birth Prepare for the big event — learn how to bea great birth partner and help your partner through labour Keep your baby safe and sound — discover how to care for a newborn Find support for yourself — work out who you can turn to for help Open the book and find: What to do when conception doesn't happen How to play an involved and active part in your partner's pregnancy Secrets for keeping your pregnant partner happy and healthy Information on your role during labour Advice on bringing your newborn home Lists of essential gadgets for babies (and dads)
Download or read book The Extraction written by Steve Barker and published by Green Cat Books. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart-stopping fourth book of the Covert-Ops series, "The Extraction," the skilled team of covert operatives finds themselves thrust into their most dangerous mission yet. Held captive by a ruthless drug cartel, innocent lives hang in the balance, and it's up to this relentless group of heroes to infiltrate the cartel's stronghold and bring them back to safety. From the lush depths of a vibrant tropical rainforest to the unforgiving landscapes of the vast Australian outback, our protagonists traverse the globe, facing one deadly obstacle after another. This fast-paced thrill ride takes readers on a rollercoaster of emotions as tension rises, adrenaline surges and the stakes become higher than ever before. As the team navigates treacherous terrain, they face human adversaries who will stop at nothing to protect their illicit empire. The dangerous allure of power and the darkness of the criminal underworld threaten to consume them all. But this courageous band of misfits will not yield easily. Armed with their unique skills and unwavering determination, they must outsmart and outmanoeuvre their enemies if they hope to succeed. But the challenges do not end there. In their quest for freedom, they must also navigate the untamed wildlife lurking in these remote locations' shadows. As danger lurks around every corner, their survival skills are put to the ultimate test. Will they come out unscathed, or will nature claim its toll on these fearless warriors? As the action intensifies and unexpected twists abound, readers will be left on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning each page to unravel the next heart-pounding revelation. With each harrowing encounter, alliances are tested, loyalties are questioned, and the true nature of heroism is revealed. "The Extraction" promises readers non-stop action, heart-pounding suspense, and a narrative that keeps them guessing until the end. This highly anticipated instalment in the Covert-Ops series will leave fans craving more, as it pushes the boundaries of what it means to be a true hero. With their lives hanging in the balance, our protagonists must summon every ounce of strength, courage, and wit to complete their mission. Will they succeed or be forever trapped in a web of darkness? Only time will tell in this electrifying page-turner.
Download or read book Skyscraper written by Gun Brooke and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2024-08-13 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The boy on the gurney is dying. Held at gunpoint by a subterranean terrorist, Dr. Rayne Garcia fights to save his life. One false move will put everyone in danger. She’s seriously regretting volunteering at the third-floor free clinic when she usually works in one of the Eastern Coastal City skyscrapers. Kaelyn Dark doesn’t like the label terrorist when all she wanted was to protect her people against the military units sent by the corrupt Celestial authorities. Kaelyn has brought the child, critically injured during a Celestial raid, into an enemy clinic. Attempting to save his life is reckless and desperate, but she’s unable to foresee how intertwined her and Rayne’s fates will become. Meeting Kaelyn fuels Rayne’s suspicions about the propaganda fed to her and other Celestials. Once she takes a stand for what is right, she can never return to her opulent way of life—but can she survive the harsh conditions? A daring plan to migrate the subterranean population to live above ground—in peace, is underway. Kaelyn’s fought her entire life for this, and she can’t allow herself to fall for Rayne. If she loses focus and something goes wrong, it could mean the end for all of them.
Download or read book In the Garden of Good and Evil written by Donald L. Lang and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-03-25 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Order, elegance, beauty. Each of these tenets is represented by a fictional character—Martians referred to as “the three graces”—in this dystopian novella. In the Garden of Good and Evil brings together six scientists struggling to unearth the roots of Mars’ downfall from the utopian planet it once was. Led by Professor Lotus Latus, the trio of best friends and young scientists, Jin-Jin, Be-Kas, and Fos-D embark on a critical journey to understand the true and correct meanings of good and evil. They first ponder the basic evolutionary brain chemistry observing a deer in a garden of dahlias and other plants, observing how it instinctively knows what to eat or avoid. But one tree may be key to all understanding. Their interstellar exploration finds Jin-Jin returning to planet Earth on a reconnaissance mission to bring intelligence back to the team. They offer and analyze theories and one case study, in particular: why a strange tree called Uvariopsis dicaprio (actually named for actor Leonardo DiCaprio) with flowers growing from its trunk has become a symbol of authentic good on Earth—worthy of extreme measures to save it—while the annihilation of all living organisms including humankind is not only possible but clearly probable. Although In the Garden of Good and Evil is a work of fiction, author Donald Lang, PhD, plumbs the depths of science to underpin the imminent realities facing our world, particularly with regard to the disintegration of human rights (explored in his recently published treatise, Never Again: Why Human Rights Charters Fail to Fulfill Their Mandates) while climate change remains a threat, destroying the world as we know it. As humans, our failure to understand the real meaning of good and evil for the betterment of everyone, and how it relates to human rights, can be found within our brain chemistry that enables us to discern and embrace order, elegance, and beauty.
Download or read book Tenth Man written by Matthew Eberz and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of two soldiers, one in the present and one in the past. The present day soldier, Major Sam Call, is at the end of his once promising career, and Sergeant Jonathan Simon, who was a Sergeant in administration during WWII. Sam was a career minded soldier of honor and integrity, but by openly fighting the system he ended his career. His last assignment is preparing the soon to close Fort Sheridan for turnover to civilian authorities. In doing so he finds a diary and some financial data, and then discovers an unlikely plot involving German POWs and American Officers. Once again Sam is forced to act, and he enlists his best friend to help unravel the mystery.
Download or read book EXFIL written by Alan Reynolds and published by Fisher King Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: April 2006, the height of the Iranian nuclear crisis. The Iranian secret police, with its thirty thousand agents, spies and informants, are everywhere. Relations between Iran and most of the rest of world are low; the Americans, with their itchy trigger fingers, are unpredictable. Against this backdrop, a cleaner at the British Embassy compound slips a piece of paper to the wife of the Commercial Attaché. The cleaner’s husband is one of Iran’s leading nuclear scientists and he wants to defect to the UK. The message reaches MI6 headquarters in London; urgent high-level meetings take place. Is it authentic or are the Iranians playing games? Is it even feasible? Agent Nick Houghton is sent to Tehran to investigate. A nail-biting thriller that will have readers flicking through the pages as the story reaches its gripping conclusion.
Download or read book The Single Minded Project written by Mr Martin Price and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Single-Minded Project offers an approach to project management that is entirely complementary to the existing methodologies; one that recognises that at its heart, the management of a project relies on the perceived choices and methods, behaviours and decision-making of its players and the freedom of action that is permitted to the project regime. It fills in the gaps where the methodology doesn’t provide any kind of response to questions such as ‘how fast should we deliver this project’ and ‘how much diligence is appropriate in our decision-making’. It recognises that performance ultimately rests on human knowledge, resolve, skill and collaboration.
Download or read book Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 1963 written by Robert P. Fitton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-06-09 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patch Kincaids time travel to 1961 resulted in President Kennedys assassination. The sequel to 1961 begins with Patch in Dealey Plaza, selling CDs and DVDs of President Kennedys life. He is kidnapped and his mind altered as he is thrust through a new time portal back to 1963. Patch enters the life of Lee Harvey Oswald. Oswalds activities as well as the events leading up to the Kennedy Assassination are footnoted in this unusual time travel novel. Patchs memory slowly returns and snaps into place on the morning of the Kennedy Assassination: November 22, 1963. Along with his friend Shari, Patch must try to stop the killing of the thirty-fifth president.
