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We cannot escape ethical questions. What Christians need is
guidance to think well. In 50 Ethical Questions, J. Alan Branch
addresses pointed questions regarding ethics, sexuality, marriage
and divorce, bioethics, and Christian living. Readers will find
biblical and reasonable guidance on their questions, including:
What are the differences between individual and systemic racism?
I've been invited to a same--sex wedding. Should I attend? Should
Christians use vaccines from cell lines derived from aborted
babies? I'm a Christian in an abusive marriage. What should I do?
Is it morally permissible for a Christian to conceal--carry a
firearm? With Branch's help, you can navigate ethical challenges
with care and conviction.
Lady Gaga's song "Born This Way" has become an anthem for
homosexual rights, asserting in a simplistic fashion that same-sex
attraction is a trait much like hair or skin color. In Born This
Way?, the author surveys the most common scientific arguments in
favor of homosexuality and respond to pro-homosexual arguments. A
review of the research will show that, while there are some genetic
or biological factors that correlate with a higher incidence of
same-sex attraction and homosexual behavior, as of yet there is no
proof of genetic or biological causation for homosexuality.
Originally published in 1998, the third edition of Maritime
Economics provides a valuable introduction to the organisation and
workings of the global shipping industry. The author outlines the
economic theory as well as many of the operational practicalities
involved. Extensively revised for the new edition, the book has
many clear illustrations and tables. Topics covered include: * an
overview of international trade * Maritime Law * economic
organisation and principles * financing ships and shipping
companies * market research and forecasting.
What is a knowledgeable, faithfully biblical response to
transgenderism? In Affirming God's Image, J. Alan Branch takes a
fair, respectful, and factual tone in addressing this complex issue
through a biblical lens. You'll learn: Scientific research around
the transgender experience An Overview of the history of
transgenderism Important terminology surrounding gender issues Why
people pursue gender reassignment surgery, and what happens after
How to navigate conversations around this topic The book ends with
two practical chapters for families and churches, giving you
guiding principles for how to address this issue in a loving,
Christ--honoring way. The first step to responding well to any
situation is understanding it. Affirming God's Image equips you
with the biblical, scientific, and practical knowledge you need for
a wise response.
Since the publication of my books Elements of Shipping and more
recently Economics of Shipping Practice and Management, both
selling in over 130 countries, I have received numerous requests
both from home and abroad for a companion volume on seaports. This
book has been written to provide a practical, overall under
standing of the elements of port operation and management of a
competitive, profitable port authority. It reflects the author's
many years of experience in port and ship management, international
trade and education. It deals in simple language with the role and
function of seaports in a trading pattern, port investment
criteria, port tariffs, free ports and free trade zones, port
traffic control, budgetary control and marketing, port management
structure and dock labour, computerization, cargo-handling
equipment, the eco nomics of port design, the role of port
cargo-handling organiza tions, the economics of international
trade, finance of international trade, and many other aspects of
this extensive subject. The import ance of complete professionalism
in all areas of port practice as a means of providing the viable,
high quality service required to sustain and expand international
trade cannot be overemphasized. This book will help towards
establishing that professionalism. The material assembled here is
intended not only for students preparing for seaport examinations,
but also for persons employed in port authorities. In short, it is
an aide-memoire to those engaged in the industry throughout the
world and may be regarded as 'the porr executive's handbook'."
It is appropriate that at a time of enormous change and opportunity
in the international trade scene and procurement environment that
Alan Branch has chosen to write International Purchasing and
Management, a unique and authoritative guide to the essential and
strategic buying of products overseas. Written in his usual lucid
and pragmatic style, the book looks at all of the stages involved
in the international purchasing process to secure a delivered
competitive price quotation from the suppliers premises to the
buyers warehouse. It particularly reflects the international
environment/infrastructure in which the goods are purchased. Branch
takes the reader through the initial rationale of a company
business to buy overseas, the selection and negotiation processes,
the importing/exporting methodology, and finally the logistics of
distribution and payment. Particular emphasis is also placed upon
risk areas, the competitive environment and future trends.
International Purchasing and Management includes a series of case
studies; additional features on cargo insurance, Inco Terms 2000
and import customs practice planning, and an appendix of trade
terms and abbreviations. This book will prove essential for CIPS,
BTEC and degree courses on International Trade and Marketing,
Retail Buying, Logistics and Purchasing, as well as for courses by
trade associations and Chambers of Commerce, and as an 'aide
memoire' to importers and overseas buyers.
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