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As debates over climate change rage in Washington and American
consumers become ever more conscientious about _going green,_
evangelical Christians are increasingly concerned about the proper
relationship between faith and environmentalism. The notion of
human _stewardship_ over God's creation could be a groundbreaking
opportunity for cooperation between evangelicals, the scientific
community, and environmental activists. However, a deep
understanding of environmental issues from a distinctively
Christian perspective will inevitably complicate partnerships with
those who approach the subject from conventional secular
viewpoints. Although there is some common ground, there remain
important differences between Christian and secular perspectives on
the environment. Are human beings merely one _part_ of the
undifferentiated whole of nature? Or, worse, are humans a blight
and a drain on God's perfect creation? Do we really _own_ the land
we live on and the plants and animals that provide our sustenance?
The answers to these questions begin to form a Christian approach
to solving ecological problems. In Mere Environmentalism: A
Biblical Perspective on Humans and the Natural World, Steven F.
Hayward provides a thorough examination of the philosophical
presuppositions underlying today's environmentalist movement and
the history of policies intended to alleviate environmental
challenges such as overpopulation and global warming. Relying on
Scripture to understand God's created order, Hayward offers an
insightful reflection on the relationship between humans and the
natural world.
M. Stanton Evans (d. 2015) was one of the unsung heroes and key
figures of the modern conservative movement, offering a model to be
remembered and emulated in both thought and deed. A person of
extraordinary breadth, he combined the roles of journalist,
first-rank thinker, and political action, often at the center of
crucial events for the conservative movement from the mid-1950s to
his last decade in the 2010s. He was the principal author of the
Sharon Statement, the founding document of Young Americans for
Freedom. Evans was also a mentor to an entire generation of
conservative writers and journalists, including Ann Coulter, John
Fund, Martin Morse Wooster, Tim Carney, Richard Miniter, William
McGurn, and this author. Evans was libertarian in economics and
policy, traditionalist in moral and social matters, respectful of
religion, and resolutely anti-Communist. Over the years he wrote a
number of elegant articles and one book (The Theme is Freedom) that
reconciled many of the strains that often appear between these
differing schools of conservative thought. He also wrote a
controversial defense of Joseph McCarthy (Blacklisted by History),
which is one of many examples of his fearlessness in contesting the
conventional wisdom. Beyond his professional profile, Stan was also
known for his ironic dry wit, which only came out in person, as
well as his personal modesty and kindliness, and fondness for
fast-food, sports, and classic rock and roll music trivia. He was
"the conservative for the common man."
The Unexplored Connections Between Two of History's Greatest
Leaders
Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill were true giants of the
twentieth century, but somehow historians have failed to notice the
many similarities between these extraordinary leaders. Until now.
In "Greatness, " Steven F. Hayward-who has written acclaimed
studies of both Reagan and Churchill-goes beneath superficial
differences to uncover the remarkable parallels between the two
statesmen. In exploring these connections, Hayward shines a light
on the nature of political genius and the timeless aspects of
statesmanship-critical lessons in this or any age.
"Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they
just don't know where to look."
-President Ronald Reagan, January 20, 1981
Hero. It was a word most Americans weren't using much in 1980. As
they waited on gas and unemployment lines, as their enemies abroad
grew ever more aggressive, and as one after another their leaders
failed them, Americans began to believe the country's greatness was
fading.
Yet within two years the recession and gas shortage were over.
Before the decade was out, the Cold War was won, the Berlin Wall
came crashing down, and America was once more at the height of
prosperity. And the nation had a new hero: Ronald Wilson Reagan.
Reagan's greatness is today widely acknowledged, but his legacy is
still misunderstood. Democrats accept the effectiveness of his
foreign policy but ignore the success of his domestic programs;
Republicans cheer his victories over liberalism while ignoring his
bitter battles with his own party's establishment; historians speak
of his eloquence and charisma but gloss over his brilliance in
policy and clarity of vision.
From Steven F. Hayward, the critically acclaimed author of "The Age
of Reagan: The Fall of the Old Liberal Order," comes the first
complete, true story of this misunderstood, controversial, and
deeply consequential presidency. Hayward pierces the myths and
media narratives, masterfully documenting exactly what transpired
behind the scenes during Reagan's landmark presidency and revealing
his real legacy.
What emerges is a compelling portrait of a man who arrived in
office after thirty years of practical schooling in the ways of
politics and power, possessing a clear vision of where he wanted to
take the nation and a willingness to take firm charge of his own
administration. His relentless drive to shrink government and lift
the burdens of high taxation was born of a deep appreciation for
the grander blessings of liberty. And it was this same outlook,
extended to the world's politically and economically enslaved
nations, that shaped his foreign policy and lent his statecraft its
great unifying power.
Over a decade in the making, and filled with fresh revelations,
surprising insights, and an unerring eye for the telling detail,
this provocative and authoritative book recalls a time when true
leadership inspired a fallen nation to pick itself up, hold its
head high, and take up the cause of freedom once again.
"From the Hardcover edition."
Success often depends on the strength of a single quality: leadership. Winston Churchill is universally recognized as one of the 20th century's great political leaders and his words ring just as true in the world of commerce. A wise, witty, and inspiring leader, Churchill ran Great Britain like a great corporation.
"Perhaps the finest book on practical leadership ever written." — Brian Tracy
Churchill on Leadership demonstrates that the principles that guided Churchill ably translate to private industry today. Author Steven F. Hayward gives strong evidence that, if you remove Churchill from his political context, he would have the resume to be among the great business leaders of any age. Churchill: • was a financier (as chancellor of the Exechequer) and labor negotiator (as home secretary) • managed a large transportation network (as head of the British Navy) and far-flung property holdings (as colonial secretary) • persevered through bankruptcies and other financial disasters • conceived and introduced innovative new products over the opposition of his colleagues, and reorganized major production operations in the midst of crisis. With wit and insight, Hayward reveals Churchill's secrets for business success from assembling and inspiring a first-rate team to preparing a wise budget, from communicating a vision to structuring effective meetings, from acting decisively to rebounding from a failure. Laced with epochal events from the historical stage, enlivened with stimulating speculation, and leavened with wit, Churchill on Leadership is both an enjoyable read and a thought-provoking lesson on leadership.
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