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What "don't" Christians believe? Is Jesus really divine? Is Jesus
really human? Can God suffer? Can people be saved by their own
efforts?
The early church puzzled over these questions, ruling in some
beliefs and ruling out others. "Heresies and How to Avoid Them"
explains the principal ancient heresies and shows why contemporary
Christians still need to know about them. These famous detours in
Christian believing seemed plausible and attractive to many people
in the past, and most can still be found in modern-day guises. By
learning what it is that Christians don't believe--and
why--believers today can gain a deeper, truer understanding of
their faith.
A university education has long been seen as the gateway to upward
social mobility for individuals from lower socio-economic
backgrounds, and as a way of reproducing social advantage for the
better off. With the number of young people from the very highest
socio-economic groups entering university in the UK having
effectively been at saturation point for several decades, the
expansion witnessed in participation rates over the last few
decades has largely been achieved by a modest broadening of the
base of the undergraduate population in terms of both social class
and ethnic diversity. However, a growing body of evidence exists in
the continuation of unequal graduate outcomes. This can be seen in
terms of employment trajectories in the UK. The issue of just who
enjoys access to which university, and the experiences and outcomes
of graduates from different institutions remain central to
questions of social justice, notably higher education's
contribution to social mobility and to the reproduction of social
inequality. This collection of contemporary original writings
explores these issues in a range of specific contexts, and through
employing a range of theoretical and methodological approaches. The
relationship between higher education and social mobility has
probably never been under closer scrutiny. This volume will appeal
to academics, policy makers, and commentators alike. Higher
Education and Social Inequalities is an important contribution to
the public and academic debate.
Learn how to use managerial economics to diagnose and solve
business problems with Froeb/McCann/Ward/Shor's MANAGERIAL
ECONOMICS: A PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACH, 6E. This breakthrough text,
designed specifically for upper-level and M.B.A. students like you,
offers a succinct and fast-paced, yet challenging, approach full of
invaluable insights. This edition incorporates less math and fewer
technical models, graphs and figures than traditional managerial
economics texts, while emphasizing the real decisions that today's
managers face daily. The authors use models only to help you
determine why mistakes are made and how to fix them. The latest
economic updates introduce the most recent economic developments
and current economic challenges worldwide. You learn how to apply
economic theory to even the most formidable business challenges as
interactive applications and MindTap digital resources reinforce
understanding. Meaningful insights make this learning guide useful
now and throughout your business career.
The famed thinker and writer, C.S. Lewis, addressed issues that
were paramount and pressing for religious persons in his time. In
this volume, and in honor of Lewis, experts in their fields examine
topics and challenges that face Christians living their faith
today. Originally delivered as invited public lectures in a
decade-long series--The Annual C.S. Lewis Legacy Lectures at
Westminster College in Missouri--they include faith and reason,
theological imagination, religion and ecology, the life and thought
of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, antisemitism, Native American spirituality,
science and religion, racism and poverty in the ministry and social
action of Martin Luther King, Jr., misconceptions of Islam,
religious pluralism, and religion and violence. The authors argue
that these issues must be acknowledged and confronted in order for
Christianity to remain, or to become relevant, in the current
century.
Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, Youth, Place and
Theories of Belonging showcases cutting-edge empirical research on
young people's lifeworlds. The scholars demonstrate that belonging
is personal, infused with individual and collective histories as
well as interwoven with conceptions of place. In studying how young
people adapt to social change the research highlights the plurality
of belonging, as well as its temporal and fleeting nature. In the
field of youth studies, we have seen a recent emphasis on studying
the ways youth live out everyday multiculturalisms in an
increasingly globalised world. How young people negotiate belonging
in everyday life and how they come to understand their positions in
fragmented societies remain emerging areas of scholarship. Composed
of twelve chapters, the collection references key sites and
institutions in young people's lives such as schools,
community/cultural centres, neighbourhoods and spaces of
consumption. Drawing from diverse areas such as the rural, the
urban as well as displacements and mobilities, this international
collection enhances our understanding of the theories employed in
the study of youth identity practices. Written in a direct and
clear style, this collection of essays will be of interest to
researchers working in geography, theories of affect, gender,
mobility, performativities, and theories of space/place.
Investigating how young people come to belong can open up new
spaces and provide critical insights into young people's
identities.
For over half a century, scholars have laboured to show that C. S.
Lewis's famed but apparently disorganised Chronicles of Narnia have
an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible
unifying themes as the seven sacraments, the seven deadly sins, and
the seven books of Spenser's Faerie Queene. None of these
explanations has won general acceptance and the structure of
Narnia's symbolism has remained a mystery.
Michael Ward has finally solved the enigma. In Planet Narnia he
demonstrates that medieval cosmology, a subject which fascinated
Lewis throughout his life, provides the imaginative key to the
seven novels. Drawing on the whole range of Lewis's writings
(including previously unpublished drafts of the Chronicles), Ward
reveals how the Narnia stories were designed to express the
characteristics of the seven medieval planets - - Jupiter, Mars,
Sol, Luna, Mercury, Venus, and Saturn - - planets which Lewis
described as "spiritual symbols of permanent value" and "especially
worthwhile in our own generation." Using these seven symbols, Lewis
secretly constructed the Chronicles so that in each book the
plot-line, the ornamental details, and, most important, the
portrayal of the Christ-figure of Aslan, all serve to communicate
the governing planetary personality. The cosmological theme of each
Chronicle is what Lewis called 'the kappa element in romance', the
atmospheric essence of a story, everywhere present but nowhere
explicit. The reader inhabits this atmosphere and thus
imaginatively gains connaitre knowledge of the spiritual character
which the tale was created to embody.
Planet Narnia is a ground-breaking study that will provoke a major
revaluation not only of theChronicles, but of Lewis's whole
literary and theological outlook. Ward uncovers a much subtler
writer and thinker than has previously been recognized, whose
central interests were hiddenness, immanence, and knowledge by
acquaintance.
First published to acclaim in 2003 'Everest' has been out of print
since shortly after the author's death in 2005. This revised
edition, published in response to interest from France and the USA
includes a new foreword by Eric Vola, French alpinist and UK Alpine
Club member. This is the first comprehensive monograph to tell the
Everest story as it has evolved over the centuries. Central to this
history was the First Ascent in 1953. Michael Ward, a London
surgeon and mountaineer, was directly involved in the pivotal
events that led to success. In late 1950, while serving as a
Medical Officer to the Brigade of Guards, the author searched the
neglected and uncatalogued archives of the Royal Geographical
Society and discovered the forgotten Milne-Hinks maps, as well as a
series of hitherto unknown photos taken on covert flights over
Everest in the late 1940s. Together these provided clear evidence
of a feasible route from the south. From early 1951 onwards,
scientists from the Royal Society and Medical Research Council
initiated and conducted definitive research into the problems of
extreme altitude which provided the key to the successful first
ascent. Everest has now been climbed thousands of times by many
different routes but it was only in 1978, 25 years after the first
ascent, that the mountain was first climbed without the use of
supplementary oxygen. The book includes a number of maps specially
produced at the Royal Geographical Society to illustrate
exploratory journeys in the Everest region from the Middle Ages to
the present. It sheds new light on a complex story, leading to the
1953 breakthrough which accelerated the exploration and ascent of
the world's highest peaks. The First Ascent also led to the
emergence of a thriving medical speciality, High Altitude Medicine
and Physiology, which helps the 150 million people who live at
altitude. In human terms, this is the main legacy of Everest.
Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, Youth, Place and
Theories of Belonging showcases cutting-edge empirical research on
young people's lifeworlds. The scholars demonstrate that belonging
is personal, infused with individual and collective histories as
well as interwoven with conceptions of place. In studying how young
people adapt to social change the research highlights the plurality
of belonging, as well as its temporal and fleeting nature. In the
field of youth studies, we have seen a recent emphasis on studying
the ways youth live out everyday multiculturalisms in an
increasingly globalised world. How young people negotiate belonging
in everyday life and how they come to understand their positions in
fragmented societies remain emerging areas of scholarship. Composed
of twelve chapters, the collection references key sites and
institutions in young people's lives such as schools,
community/cultural centres, neighbourhoods and spaces of
consumption. Drawing from diverse areas such as the rural, the
urban as well as displacements and mobilities, this international
collection enhances our understanding of the theories employed in
the study of youth identity practices. Written in a direct and
clear style, this collection of essays will be of interest to
researchers working in geography, theories of affect, gender,
mobility, performativities, and theories of space/place.
Investigating how young people come to belong can open up new
spaces and provide critical insights into young people's
identities.
A university education has long been seen as the gateway to upward
social mobility for individuals from lower socio-economic
backgrounds, and as a way of reproducing social advantage for the
better off. With the number of young people from the very highest
socio-economic groups entering university in the UK having
effectively been at saturation point for several decades, the
expansion witnessed in participation rates over the last few
decades has largely been achieved by a modest broadening of the
base of the undergraduate population in terms of both social class
and ethnic diversity. However, a growing body of evidence exists in
the continuation of unequal graduate outcomes. This can be seen in
terms of employment trajectories in the UK. The issue of just who
enjoys access to which university, and the experiences and outcomes
of graduates from different institutions remain central to
questions of social justice, notably higher education's
contribution to social mobility and to the reproduction of social
inequality. This collection of contemporary original writings
explores these issues in a range of specific contexts, and through
employing a range of theoretical and methodological approaches. The
relationship between higher education and social mobility has
probably never been under closer scrutiny. This volume will appeal
to academics, policy makers, and commentators alike. Higher
Education and Social Inequalities is an important contribution to
the public and academic debate.
This book shows you how to harness the energy and knowledge
distributed among your school's stakeholders. It helps you identify
opportunities for delegation and provides real life situations to
illustrate the principles.
Millions of readers have been captivated by C. S. Lewis's famed
Chronicles of Narnia, but why? What is it about these seven books
that makes them so appealing? For more than half a century,
scholars have attempted to find the organizing key--the "secret
code"--to the beloved series, but it has remained a mystery. Until
now. In "The Narnia Code," Michael Ward takes the reader through
each of the seven Narnia books and reveals how each story embodies
and expresses the characteristics of one of the seven planets of
medieval cosmology--Jupiter, Mars, Sol, Luna, Mercury, Venus and
Saturn--planets which Lewis described as "spiritual symbols of
permanent value." How does medieval cosmology relate to the
Christian underpinnings of the series? How did it impact Lewis's
depiction of Aslan, the Christlike character at the heart of the
books? And why did Lewis keep this planetary inspiration a secret?
Originally a ground-breaking scholarly work called "Planet Narnia,"
this more accessible adaptation will answer all the questions.
This book shows you how to harness the energy and knowledge
distributed among your school's stakeholders. It helps you identify
opportunities for delegation and provides real life situations to
illustrate the principles.
'It was Kongur that dominated everything, and was the focus of our
gaze and aspirations.' So thought Chris Bonington upon the Chinese
Mountaineering Association's decision to open many of Tibet and
China's mountains to foreigners in the 1980s. Not only did this
mean that Kongur, China's 7,719-metre peak, was available to climb,
but that those choosing to do so would be among the first to set
foot there. It was an opportunity too good to miss. For the planned
alpine-style ascent of this daunting peak, Bonington assembled a
formidable team, including Peter Boardman, Joe Tasker, Al Rouse and
expedition leader Michael Ward. Their reconnaissance and 1981
expedition brought opportunity for discovery and obstacles in equal
measure: they were able to explore areas that had eluded westerners
since Eric Shipton's role as British Consul General in Kashgar in
the 1940s; but appalling weather, unplanned bivouacs and tensions
characterised their quest for the ever-elusive route to the summit.
Featuring diary extracts and recollections from each team member,
this account not only captures the gripping detail of the ascent
attempts, but also the ebb and flow of the relationships between
the remarkable mountaineers involved. Add to this the pioneering
medical work on high-altitude illnesses conducted by the four-man
medical team, and the result is a book which captures a unique
moment in mountaineering history. Written with the cheer and
eloquence typical of Chris Bonington, Kongur captures the essence
of adventure and exploration that brings readers back to his books
time and time again.
Peter, 17 years old, six foot tall and good looking has started to
notice a ghostly orb hanging around in his bedroom, at the home he
shares with his divorced mum. He resolves to speak to it the next
time it appears and just as he is about to fall asleep that
evening, the orb appears. He speaks to it and it answers back. The
orb turns out to be nothing to do with a spirit but is actually a
contact device called a 'Visioner' belonging to an alien
ambassador, who has been studying and learning about Peter and his
girlfriend Julie for nearly four years. Having decided that Peter
was now old enough to understand the situation and mature enough to
deal with it, the alien has made contact. After meeting the alien,
whom Peter nicknames 'Clix', their friendship begins. Soon after,
and having been given his own Visioner which can be used not only
to see relatives in the present time but also to see relatives from
times gone by and experience the same smells, sounds and sensations
as they do, Peter undertakes what turns out to be a harrowing
'trip' to experience the horrors of how his great grandfather lost
his life during the Second World War. On his return from that trip,
Peter mentions to Clix that he'd noticed another Visioner, a blue
orb, which Clix warns belongs to a rogue alien race, on the lookout
for suitable gene donors, to strengthen their weakening race. Clix
warns that it might affect Julie and allows Peter to let Julie into
the secrets of the Visioner. To show Julie how the Visioner works,
Peter looks in on her Auntie in Australia, only to find her and her
husband at the bedside of their sick daughter, who urgently needs a
bone marrow transplant to survive. Julie's family and Peter all
undergo blood tests and Julie's mum, who proves to be an exact
match, jets off to Australia. The very evening that she leaves for
Australia, Julie's younger sister Jeanie is abducted along with her
best friend Li-Wei. Through the use of the Visioner, Peter
discovers that they, along with numerous other young girls are
being held in a hypnotised state inside the rogue alien spacecraft,
awaiting the gene harvesting process. So unfolds the race to find
and free them before their bodies are violated and possible further
harm occurs.
In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to
this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest
updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical
practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused
topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field.
Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice
guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.
On the fiftieth anniversary of his death, C.S. Lewis was
commemorated in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, taking his place
beside the greatest names in English literature. Oxford and
Cambridge Universities, where Lewis taught, also held celebrations
of his life. This volume gathers together addresses from those
events into a single anthology. Rowan Williams and Alister McGrath
assess Lewis's legacy in theology, Malcolm Guite addresses his
integration of reason and imagination, William Lane Craig takes a
philosophical perspective, while Lewis's successor as Professor of
Medieval and Renaissance English, Helen Cooper, considers him as a
critic. Others contribute their more personal and creative
responses: Walter Hooper, Lewis's biographer, recalls their first
meeting; there are poems, essays, a panel discussion, and even a
report by the famous 'Mystery Worshipper' from the Ship of Fools
website, along with a moving recollection by Royal Wedding composer
Paul Mealor about how he set one of Lewis's poems to music.
Containing theology, literary criticism, poetry, memoir, and much
else, this volume reflects the breadth of Lewis's interests and the
astonishing variety of his own output: a diverse and colourful
commemoration of an extraordinary man.
A distinguished academic, influential Christian apologist, and
best-selling author of children's literature, C. S. Lewis is a
controversial and enigmatic figure who continues to fascinate,
fifty years after his death. This Companion is a comprehensive
single-volume study written by an international team of scholars to
survey Lewis's career as a literary historian, popular theologian,
and creative writer. Twenty-one expert voices from the University
of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Princeton University, and
Wheaton College, among many other places of learning, analyze
Lewis's work from theological, philosophical, and literary
perspectives. Some chapters consider his professional contribution
to fields such as critical theory and intellectual history, while
others assess his views on issues including moral knowledge,
gender, prayer, war, love, suffering, and Scripture. The final
chapters investigate his work as a writer of fiction and poetry.
Original in its approach and unique in its scope, this Companion
shows that C. S. Lewis was much more than merely the man behind
Narnia.
'Immoderation' is a set of three cult-phenomenon Chad Michael Ward
fantasy and conceptual art books - a collection of images that fit
together in a morbid jigsaw puzzle of wires, women and manbeasts to
form a symbolic cyberotic tale of love, redemption and death.
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