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Christians want to share their faith with their friends but many
are scared that they won't know what to say. By preparing ourselves
to give an answer, every Christian can be more confident, wise,
bold and effective in talking about Jesus. QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
What is salvation? What is the point of life? How can we have a
relationship with God? How should we respond to the Good News?
Didn't he used to be dead? What makes you believe that God exists?
Just how did God create the world? Can we trust the New Testament?
Is Jesus the only way to God? How can we believe in God in a world
so full of suffering? What happens when we die? TALKING ABOUT JESUS
Be prepared to give an answer Why we don't and why we should talk
about Jesus Preaching the gospel necessarily includes using words
Praying about talking about Jesus Sharing my story Ambassadors for
Christ Peter Thomas is Minister of North Springfield Baptist Church
in Essex.
Now in its second edition, The Children's Party Book has become an
invaluable reference for parents and carers short on time and
ideas. It contains 240 ideas for games and craft activities that
will make any children's party, from 3 to 12 years, go with a
swing. All the activities are clearly presented with illustrations,
diagrams and step-by-step practical descriptions, and are coded for
age-suitability. Special topics covered include: how to celebrate
that special birthday; how to make and perform a simple theatre for
young children; how to organize parties with a seasonal theme; and
how to make attractive decorations.
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Trees (Hardcover)
Peter Thomas
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R1,413
Discovery Miles 14 130
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Winner of the 2022 Marsh Book of the Year Award A long-awaited
volume in the New Naturalist series examining the trees of Britain.
Trees are immensely valuable. They give shape to our lives with
wood, the material that makes our homes, our books, our belongings;
they nourish us with the air we breathe and the fruits we eat; and
they sustain us, with their shade and the comfort of their
presence. They are also fascinating - they are the biggest and
oldest living organisms on the planet and are essential components
of many of the landscapes of Britain. Trees have been vital in
determining the ecology of our planet as well as the development of
human cultures and communities, yet how much do we really
understand about them? How do trees live? How do they fit into
their environments? Why are they so important to ecosystems on
earth, and to us? And what does the future hold for trees? Can they
solve the problems of climate change by absorbing enough carbon
dioxide, and would we run out of oxygen if all the world's trees
disappeared? Do trees really talk to each other? There is much to
learn about these silent giants. Ecologist Peter Thomas explores
all these questions and many more, delving into the often hidden
life of trees, using examples from around the world, from common
trees to the unusual and bizarre. This comprehensive introduction
to all aspects of tree biology and ecology presents the latest
scientific and botanical discoveries and explores the wonders and
mysteries of trees.
Clinical Counselling in Medical Settings offers an honest
examination of the possibilities and limitations of counselling in
a range of medical settings and patient groups. It shows how each
setting has unique features that influence the therapeutic process.
With numerous clinical examples covering settings such as a
rehabilitation centre, a pain relief clinic and a hospice, this
book will prove essential reading not only for counsellors and
psychotherapists but also to all mental health professionals.
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Trees (Paperback)
Peter Thomas
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R1,645
R822
Discovery Miles 8 220
Save R823 (50%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Winner of the 2022 Marsh Book of the Year Award A long-awaited
volume in the New Naturalist series examining the trees of Britain.
Trees are immensely valuable. They give shape to our lives with
wood, the material that makes our homes, our books, our belongings;
they nourish us with the air we breathe and the fruits we eat; and
they sustain us, with their shade and the comfort of their
presence. They are also fascinating - they are the biggest and
oldest living organisms on the planet and are essential components
of many of the landscapes of Britain. Trees have been vital in
determining the ecology of our planet as well as the development of
human cultures and communities, yet how much do we really
understand about them? How do trees live? How do they fit into
their environments? Why are they so important to ecosystems on
earth, and to us? And what does the future hold for trees? Can they
solve the problems of climate change by absorbing enough carbon
dioxide, and would we run out of oxygen if all the world's trees
disappeared? Do trees really talk to each other? There is much to
learn about these silent giants. Ecologist Peter Thomas explores
all these questions and many more, delving into the often hidden
life of trees, using examples from around the world, from common
trees to the unusual and bizarre. This comprehensive introduction
to all aspects of tree biology and ecology presents the latest
scientific and botanical discoveries and explores the wonders and
mysteries of trees.
Currently this is "the" book providing a thorough introduction and
a unified theoretical basis for the interpretation of equilibrium
transport processes in amorphous hydrogenated tetrahydrally
coordinated semiconductors - a topic of great interest to
physicists and material scientists (first devices for practical
applications are already being manufactured). Most of the relevant
literature is reviewed with particular emphasis on the approach
developed by the authors. It explains most of the experimental data
and allows the extraction of information about microscopic
transport processes and parameters from equilibrium transport data.
This work treats electronic transport in the mentioned type of
semiconductors and in particular in a-Si: H and a-Ge: H. From
elementary concepts the theory is developed towards higher degrees
of completeness and sophistication. Further refinements for coping
with the complexity of real systems are given. The comparison of
theory with experiment is an important part of the book.
The normal function of the organism in various stages of activity
can be seen as a process of mutual interaction of different
regulation mechanisms building up the behaviour of the organism in
changing situations and/or ages and/or levels of health or disease.
Insights into these very complex relations which steer the action
of the organism are particularly important for the study of
internal medi cine. They can be seen as directly related to the
understanding of pathological conditions. Recently, the medical
community has focused its interest on the physiology and
pathophysiology of events which happen during sleep. Although some
information on pathological regulation during sleep was collected
in the 1930s, the modern technology of registration methods is
required to analyse the pheno mena of sleep-related physiological
and pathophysiological patterns. It is intere sting that the modern
research in this field developed from neuropsychiatry and is now
expanding into other fields of medicine, although some problems,
for instance the Pickwickian syndrome, were also for a long time
considered part of the field of internal medicine. It becomes
clearer that sleep is not only a neuro psychiatric phenomenon, but
also has profound consequences for other physio logical circuits,
perhaps even an important role in pathogenesis. Sleep also has
profound consequences for internal diseases. This was shown very
clearly recently by many groups, although their data have not yet
received the attention which they deserve."
This book introduces the basic theoretical concepts required for
the analysis of the optical response of semiconductor systems in
the coherent regime. It is the most instructive textbook on the
theory and optical effects of semiconductors. The entire
presentation is based on a one-dimensional tight-binding model.
Starting with discrete-level systems, increasing complexity is
added gradually to the model by including band-structure and
many-particle interaction. Various linear and nonlinear optical
spectra and temporal phenomena are studied. The analysis of
many-body effects in nonlinear optical phenomena covers a major
part of the book.
This book introduces the basic theoretical concepts required for
the analysis of the optical response of semiconductor systems in
the coherent regime. It is the most instructive textbook on the
theory and optical effects of semiconductors. The entire
presentation is based on a one-dimensional tight-binding model.
Starting with discrete-level systems, increasing complexity is
added gradually to the model by including band-structure and
many-particle interaction. Various linear and nonlinear optical
spectra and temporal phenomena are studied. The analysis of
many-body effects in nonlinear optical phenomena covers a major
part of the book.
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Handheld and Ubiquitous Computing, HUC 2000, held in Bristol, UK in September 2000. The 18 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 70 submissions. The book offers topical sections on intelligent environments, user experience, multimedia augmentation, location-based services, context-aware messaging, intelligent devices, infrastructure engineering, and wearable computing.
A quick, concise guide to preparing a well-designed, professional
web site using HTML. Using solid design principles and the full
extent of the new HTML standard, users reading this book will
quickly be able to design a professional-looking, easily extensible
web site. Essential HTML fast is written to serve as a desktop
quick-reference and will thus appeal to both business and home
users, as well as students taking a course on HTML and web site
design. Its logical structure allows readers to learn HTML
stepwise, and to find answers to a specific problem quickly and
easily. Topics covered include: how to plan your web site
effectively; effective use of hypertext, images, audio and video;
layout techniques using tables and list; how to use style sheets,
font sizes, plans for mathematical equation mark-up and the
integration of CGI scripts, Java and ActiveX. This will be
essential reading for all professional developers and students
wanting to learn HTML -- fast.
There is a rapidly-growing commercial awareness of the need for
evaluation in CSCW as major producers push to get cooperative
technology taken up in commercial organisations. CSCW Requirements
and Evaluation looks at ways of evaluating how well computer
systems meet the requirements of organisations and their
workforces, and establishing how effective, efficient and
satisfactory they are for the actual users. It provides an
integrated framework for assessment which reflects both practical
and academic perspectives. Descriptions of various methods are
given, along with examples of their commercial application and
specific case studies. Containing contributions from leading
authorities in the field, this book will be welcomed by scientists
and practitioners involved in organisational research, CSCW,
information and business systems, and HCI.
A representative cross section of the latest work in sleep research
is presented in this book based on the international symposium
"Sleep and Health Risk" held in Marburg in 1989. Clinical work,
basic research and methodology are described by leading specialists
in the field. The clinical topics cover both the diagnosis and
therapy of various sleep and sleep-related disturbances. The
methodology section includes the newest observation and analysis
techniques. Other sections discuss neurological aspects,
sleep-related breathing disorders, occupational medicine,
cardiovascular diseases, pediatrics, endocrinology and the
psychiatry of insomnia.
The world's greatest business consultant takes the business book
down to a whole new level
Not to take anything away from E.F. Hutton, but when Stephen
Michael Peter Thomas(r) talks, people really listen. (Or at least
they turn their heads in his general direction). And what they hear
astounds them. The ideas are so simple. The wisdom so pure. And the
concepts as familiar as they are obvious. Stephen Michael Peter
Thomas is one of the rare thinkers who can make timeless
half-truths sound refreshingly new. (Or maybe it's just that he
charges so much that clients have deluded themselves to believe
that he is really onto something )
Packed with knowledge, insight, and sometimes even a kernel of
wisdom, The Book That's Sweeping America gives readers what Fortune
100 companies have paid millions for. Stephen Michael Peter
Thomas's every word mints a new batch of buzz phrases destined to
be bandied about everywhere. "Layered Niche Reengineering (LNR)"
"Shaker Benchmarking" "Open-Book Reading" We'd call it Stephen
Michael Peter Thomas-ese if his name wasn't so impressively
lengthy.
In The Book That's Sweeping America , Stephen Michael Peter Thomas
taps into his visionary gift to provide a road map of all the
latest concepts steering business around the world. Leadership.
Competition. Strategy. Wardrobe. Stephen Michael Peter Thomas
tackles each topic one by one. And The Book That's Sweeping America
comes with a bona fide guarantee--not a single idea is new or
different enough to challenge or make you feel uncomfortable.
Competing in business is tough enough these days without having to
worry about tackling new material.
* Fascinating case stories and interviews from the world's most
successful organizations (like all business books there will most
likely be cases from Xerox)
* Eye-catching photos, charts, and graphics that make even the most
obvious ideas easy to grasp
* Learning summaries, Q&As, and exercises to implement in the
odd chance that something new or original strikes you
STEPHEN MICHAEL PETER THOMAS (The Sphere of Influence, USA)
describes himself as "the most talked about and influential
business consultant the world has ever seen." The confidante of
CEOs and the darling of the academic set, he is never referred to
as "Steve."
Taking a functional rather than an ecosystem or a utilitarian
approach, Thomas and Packham provide a concise account of the
structure of woodlands and forests. Using examples from around the
world - from polar treelines to savannahs to tropical rain forests
- the authors explain the structure of the soil and the hidden
world of the roots; how the main groups of organisms which live
within them interact both positively and negatively. There is
particular emphasis on woodland and forest processes, especially
those involving the flow and cycling of nutrients, as well as the
dynamics of wooded areas, considering how and why they have changed
through geological time and continue to do so. This clear,
non-technical, 2007 text will be of interest to undergraduates,
foresters, ecologists and land managers.
John Muir wrote many wonderful books about his travels, but one
story-about his long walk from San Francisco to Yosemite-is one
book he did not author himself. In April 1868, a very young John
Muir stepped off a boat in San Francisco and inquired about the
quickest way out of town. "But where do you want to go?" was the
response, to which Muir replied, "Anywhere that is wild." Using
Muir's personal correspondence and published articles, Peter and
Donna Thomas have reconstructed the real story of Muir's literal
ramblings over California hills and through dales, with lofty
Sierra Nevada peaks, Englishmen, and bears mixed in for good
measure. The trip is illustrated by charming cut-paper
illustrations that take their inspiration from Muir's love of
nature. John Muir's story-telling is so compelling that even 150
years later, seeing the world through his eyes makes us want to
head out into the wild.
A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the
2015 GCSE English qualifications. Approved for the AQA 2015 GCSE
English Literature specification, this print Student Book is
designed to help students develop whole text understanding and
written response skills for their closed-book exam. The resource
provides chapter-by-chapter coverage of Shelley's novel as well as
a synoptic overview of the text and its themes. Short, memorable
quotations and striking images throughout the book aid learning,
while in-depth exam preparation includes practice questions and
sample responses. See also our Frankenstein print and digital pack,
which comprises the print Student Book, the enhanced digital
edition and a free Teacher's Resource.
A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the
2015 GCSE English qualifications. Developed for the 2015 AQA GCSE
English Literature specification, this print Student Book provides
a fresh approach to building students' skills and confidence in
reading and responding to poems. Written by authors with
unparalleled experience, this resource includes one unit for each
of the poems in the AQA poetry anthology (Poems Past and Present),
sections on comparing anthology poems and exploring unseen poems,
and an in-depth exam preparation section. See also our Poetry print
and digital pack, which comprises the print Student Book, the
enhanced digital edition and a free Teacher's Resource.
The eighteenth-century was long deemed 'the classical age of the
constitution' in Britain, with cabinet government based on a
two-party system of Whigs and Tories in Parliament, and a monarchy
whose powers had been emasculated by the Glorious Revolution o.
This study furthers the work of Sir Lewis Namier who argued in 1929
that no such party system existed, George III was not a cypher and
that Parliament was an administration comprising of factions and
opposition. George III was a high-profile and well-known character
in British history whose policies have often been blamed for the
loss of Britain's American colonies, around whom rages a perennial
dispute over his aims: was he seeking to restore royal power, or
merely excercising his constitutional rights?. The first
chronological survey of the first ten years of George III's reign
through power politics and policy-making. -- .
A subject-specific guide for teachers to supplement professional
development and provide resources for lesson planning. Approaches
to learning and teaching Literature in English is the perfect
companion for teachers who want to understand key teaching
techniques and use them to create effective and engaging lessons.
Considering the local and global contexts when planning and
teaching a syllabus, the title presents ideas for literature in
English with practical examples that help put teaching theory into
practice. Teachers can download online tools for lesson planning
from our website. This book is ideal support for those new to
teaching or wanting to refresh their ideas, and for those studying
professional development qualifications or PGCEs.
This volume contains essays and discussions from the Conference of
the Association of German Constitutional Law Instructors held
October 7 - 10, 2009 in Graz.
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