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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Internationally acclaimed theologian Graham Ward is well known for
his thoughtful engagement with postmodernism. This volume, the
fourth in The Church and Postmodern Culture series, offers an
engaging look at the political nature of the postmodern world.
In the first section, "The World," Ward considers "the signs of the
times" and the political nature of contemporary postmodernism. It
is imperative, he suggests, that the church understand the world to
be able to address it thoughtfully. In the second section, "The
Church," he turns to practical application, examining what faithful
discipleship looks like within this political context. Clergy and
those interested in the emerging church will find this work
particularly thought provoking.
From two times number one Sunday Times bestselling author, James
Smith, comes HOW TO BE CONFIDENT – the third instalment in
James’ no-nonsense guides to gaining the tools to empower your
decision-making and change your life. Now, more than ever, we are
so often lost within a cycle of negativity – from comparing
ourselves to others and doom scrolling on social media, to a
paralysis of choice and chasing external gratification that does
nothing to nurture authentic happiness. We need confidence to
master our true ambitions, realise our genuine strengths, and
achieve the life we need, but might not know we want. Luckily, with
his candid, no-nonsense advice, experience, and passion, James is
here to lead the way.
How do the arts inform and cultivate our service to God? In this
addition to an award-winning series, distinguished philosopher
Bruce Ellis Benson rethinks what it means to be artistic. Rather
than viewing art as practiced by the few, he recovers the ancient
Christian idea of presenting ourselves to God as works of art,
reenvisioning art as the very core of our being: God calls us to
improvise as living works of art. Benson also examines the nature
of liturgy and connects art and liturgy in a new way. This book
will appeal to philosophy, worship/liturgy, art, music, and
theology students as well as readers interested in engaging issues
of worship and aesthetics in a postmodern context, including
Christian artists and worship leaders.
This book is devoted to the reintroduction of the remarkable
approach to sociological inquiry developed by Harvey Sacks. Sacks's
original analyses - concerned with the lived detail of action and
language-in-interaction, discoverable in members' actual activities
- demonstrated a means of doing sociology that had previously
seemed impossible. In so doing, Sacks provided for highly
technical, detailed, yet stunningly simple solutions to some of the
most trenchant troubles for the social sciences relating to
language, culture, meaning, knowledge, action, and social
organisation. In this original collection, scholars working in a
range of different fields, including sociology, human geography,
communication and media studies, social psychology, and
linguistics, outline the ways in which their work has been
inspired, influenced, and shaped by Sacks's approach, as well as
how their current research is taking Sacks's legacy forward in new
directions. As such, the collection is intended to provide both an
introduction to, and critical exploration of, the work of Harvey
Sacks and its continued relevance for the analysis of contemporary
society.
Christianity Today Book Award Winner The digital revolution has
ushered in a series of sexual revolutions, all contributing to a
perfect storm for modern relationships. Online dating, social
media, internet pornography, and the phenomenon of the smartphone
generation have created an avalanche of change with far-reaching
consequences for sexuality today. The church has struggled to
address this new moral ecology because it has focused on clarity of
belief rather than quality of formation. The real challenge for
spiritual formation lies in addressing the underlying moral
intuitions we carry subconsciously, which are shaped by the
convictions of our age. In this book, a fresh new voice offers a
persuasive Christian vision of sex and relationships, calling young
adults to faithful discipleship in a hypersexualized world. Drawing
from his pastoral experience with young people and from
cutting-edge research across multiple disciplines, Jonathan Grant
helps Christian leaders understand the cultural forces that make
the church's teaching on sex and relationships ineffective in the
lives of today's young adults. He also sets forth pastoral
strategies for addressing the underlying fault lines in modern
sexuality.
*The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller James Smith has already changed
thousands of lives with his international phenomenon Not A Diet
Book. Are you ready to change yours? Are you sick of always wearing
black and getting undressed in the dark? Are you fixated with a
number on the scales? Are you afraid to step into the gym and
commit to a routine? Is your confidence at an all-time low? Is all
of this having a negative impact on your life, relationships and
happiness? With every tool you'll ever need to learn to reset your
current mindset and attitude towards your diet and training,
chapters include: * Fat loss versus muscle gain * Metabolism and
'body types' * Protein targets and calorie tracking * Common
fitness fallacies * Female fat loss * Supplements * Training versus
exercising * The importance of sleep * Forming habits This book
will put you back in control. It is not a fad diet or a short-term
training plan. It will empower you to adopt better habits that will
allow you to take charge of your life.
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