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Truths about Evil, Sin, and the Demonic Toward an Integral Theodicy for the Twenty...
Byron Belitsos, "Truths about Evil, Sin, and the Demonic: Toward an Integral Theodicy for the Twenty-First Century"
English | ISBN: 1666713015 | 2023 | 314 pages | EPUB | 1230 KB
The Problem of Evil and the Predicament of Theodicy As Christians or theists we are moved to share the truth of God's love for humankind. But how can we speak of such providential care in a world rife with crime, war, racism, genocide, and even ecocide? In response to this predicament, a theodicy proposes a rational "defense" of God's goodness that offers consolation to victims and hope to all believers. Truths about Evil, Sin, and the Demonic provides a sweeping history of the discipline of theodicy that focuses on its strategic turning points and its possible future. Belitsos argues that, because of the atrocities of the last century and the threat of horrendous evils in the coming century, we need to marshal the most explanatory elements of all previous theodicies and then drive toward an "integrative" model based on a creative synthesis. The author also turns to a modern revelatory source that supports his argument for such a "meta-theodicy." He concludes by critically engaging with this source and the entire tradition in his call for an apophatically informed integral theodicy.
Tsar and Sultan Russian Encounters with the Ottoman Empire
Victor Taki, "Tsar and Sultan: Russian Encounters with the Ottoman Empire "
English | ISBN: 1784531847 | 2016 | 320 pages | PDF | 4 MB
Tsar and Sultan offers a unique insight into Russian Orientalism as the intellectual force behind Russian-Ottoman encounters. Through war diaries and memoirs, accounts of captivity and diplomatic correspondences, Victor Taki's analysis of military documents demonstrates a crucial aspect of Russia's discovery of the Orient based on its rivalry with the Ottoman Empire. Narratives depicting the brutal realities of Russian-Turkish military conflicts influenced the Orientalisation of the Ottoman Empire. In turn, Russian identity was built as the counter-image to the demonised Turk. This book explains the significance of Russian Orientalism on Russian identity and national policies of westernisation. Students of both European and Middle East studies will appreciate Taki's unique approach to Russian-Turkish relations and their influence on Eurasian history.
Turkey and the US in the Middle East Diplomacy and Discord during the Iraq Wars
Gürcan Balik, "Turkey and the US in the Middle East: Diplomacy and Discord during the Iraq Wars "
English | ISBN: 178453188X | 2016 | 304 pages | PDF | 3 MB
Written by the former chief foreign policy advisor to the Turkish president and based on unprecedented access to official documents and communiques, this book gives the inside story of Turkish US relations from the first Gulf War, through debates on the Iraqi Kurdish question, the 2003 invasion of Iraq and into the present day. Using events in Iraq as the basis for a theoretical case study, Gurcan Balik argues that Turkey influenced US foreign policy on several key occasions, and that Turkish support was instrumental in the first intervention in Iraq. After Iraq's 1991 uprisings, however, Turkey's interests in the Middle East began to diverge from those of the US, and their relationship gradually deteriorated, evident in Turkey's refusal to open up its northern border to aid the US advance to Baghdad in 2003. Balik contends that an 'Iraq gap' then emerged, which has since had major implications for the Turkish economy and for the future of the Middle East.Turkey and the US in the Middle East contains hitherto unpublished primary source material, and is an essential addition to the scholarship of the period."
Turkey, Power and the West Gendered International Relations and Foreign Policy
Ali Bilgic, "Turkey, Power and the West: Gendered International Relations and Foreign Policy "
English | ISBN: 1784533475 | 2016 | 304 pages | PDF | 2 MB
During the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdo?an and the AKP, the Turkish government shifted from a 'reactive' to an 'activist' foreign policy. As a result, many in the West increasingly began to see Turkey as a key actor in the international relations of the region, and indeed the wider international stage. Turkey and the West offers a unique approach to this transformation and considers questions of Turkish national identity and its relations with the West through the lens of gender studies. From the Ottoman Empire to the present day, the book constructs an image of Turkish foreign policy as reflecting a gendered insecurity - one of a 'non-Western' Turkish masculinity subordinated to a 'Western' hegemonic masculinity - and shows how Turkey's 'subordination' has in turn been internalised by its own politicians. Across a diverse range of sources, Bilgic takes advantage of new theories such as critical security studies (CSS) to paint a picture of a Turkish republic anxious to make its mark on the world stage, yet perennially insecure about its position as a global power.
Turkey and the West is essential for students and researchers interested in Turkish politics and the international relations of the Middle East, as well as those with an interest in gender and identity studies.
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Turn Neither Right Nor Left Re-Centering Evangelicalism
Jordan Pickering, "Turn Neither Right Nor Left: Re-Centering Evangelicalism"
English | ISBN: 1532680252 | 2019 | 190 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
Evangelical Christianity has traditionally been defined by its belief in the authority of Scripture and its mission to make from all nations disciples of Christ, but it is increasingly being defined by its role in culture wars-we're those who fight evolutionists, fight feminists, fight homosexuals, fight liberals. As the political world polarizes further into right and left, the church is tempted to polarize with it. But as we focus on repelling those influences that threaten to change the church, have we forgotten what it is that gave the church the power to change the world? Turn Neither Right Nor Left is an urgent call for evangelicals to be defined once again by what we fight for, not what we fight against. It looks at what it means to be evangelical as opposed to liberal or fundamentalist, what it means to have a Bible that is inspired by God and yet written by humans, and what it means to be people of the gospel of faith, hope, and love. It discusses the role of doubt, social justice, and unity, and encourages us to fight with the weapons of war that God has given us: peace, love, and reconciliation with God.
Turning DEI Goals into Reality: A Hands-on Guide to an Inclusive Workplace
English | 2025 | ISBN: 1032892625 | 190 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 16 MB
In today's dynamic organisational landscape, striving for a diverse workforce does not automatically translate into an inclusive workplace. The book provides practical insights and hands-on tools for how everyone can work towards an organisation that is more inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, and ultimately more enjoyable for all.
Turning to the Other Martin Buber's Call to Dialogue in I and Thou
Donovan D Johnson, "Turning to the Other: Martin Buber's Call to Dialogue in I and Thou"
English | ISBN: 153269914X | 2020 | 348 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
I and Thou is a summons calling us to dialogue today. Like the call Buber himself received, the book invites us to encounter the Other, our counterparts both human and eternal. Buber's spiritual awakening, his engagement with his people and his times, his wide reading, and his grief are contexts that open up this call to us to join with him in the fullness of a life of dialogue. If we follow Buber into his study, into the struggle of his inner life, into his achievement of dialogical existence-he opens up the wonders of I and Thou to us as his testament and his call to us to turn to dialogue, and he shows us the path to the fulfillment of that life. This book ushers us to that place.
Stephen Chan, "Twentieth Century International History: A Reader "
English | ISBN: 1860643027 | | 352 pages | PDF | 46 MB
This is a comprehensive book on twentieth-century international history covering the theoretical and philosophical issues. The work is based on an extensive selection of readings, including original work by distinguished scholars, key articles from academic journals and classic works. The readings are grouped around major themes such as: ideological struggle in war and revolution; the blurring of state boundaries; the growth of international organizations and trans-national economic activities; and the new agenda at the end of the millennium. The developing world, ecological issues and gender are also among the themes addressed.
Ultimate Azure AI Services for Gen AI Solutions
English | 2025 | ASIN: B0F83323XK | 482 Pages | EPUB (True) | 300 MB
Azure OpenAI provides unparalleled access to cutting-edge AI models, empowering enterprises to innovate, automate, and drive transformative business outcomes at scale.
Ultimate Azure AI Services for Gen AI Solutions is your gateway to mastering Azure OpenAI and Azure AI services. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book covers everything from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. Dive into topics like Large Language Models (LLMs), LangChain, vector databases, embeddings, and Python programming, with a focus on key Azure components such as Storage, Search Services, Azure OpenAI Studio, and Prompt Flow.
Ultra-High Temperature Materials V: Refractory Carbides IV (Mo Carbides)
English | 2025 | ISBN: 3031902629 | 828 Pages | PDF (True) | 18 MB
This fifth volume continues the book series Ultra-High Temperature Materials by Igor Shabalin, which deals materials with melting (sublimation or decomposition) points around or over 2500 °C. In this respect the book has over-branched cross-links with the sections and tables of the previous Volumes I-IV. The book includes a thorough treatment of the physical and chemical properties of ultra-high temperature materials, namely such as molybdenum carbides, including semi- and monocarbide phases with all known modifications, it accomplishes the full description of refractory carbides of d-elements, which was begun from Volume II of the series. The book, jointly with the previous volumes, can be used as a unique database on special materials with the highest refractoriness and heat-resistance ever achieved in the modern engineering and technological practice.
Umfragen erstellen und auswerten kompakt und leicht verständlich für Studierende u...
Wolfgang Ortmanns, Ralph Sonntag, "Umfragen erstellen und auswerten: kompakt und leicht verständlich für Studierende und junge Forschende"
Deutch | ISBN: 373983241X | 2023 | 140 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
Idealer Ratgeber für Haus-, Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten Bei Haus-, Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten ist die Umfrage eine beliebte Forschungsmethode. Wolfgang Ortmanns und Ralph Sonntag vermitteln dazu alles Wissenswerte - angefangen von den Rahmenbedingungen, den Fragetypen bis hin zum Umfrageaufbau und der Stichprobenauswahl. Wichtiges statistisches Know-how vermitteln sie zudem, u.a. wichtige Testverfahren und die Korrelationsanalyse. Das Buch richtet sich an Studierende und junge Forschende aus den Bereichen der Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften. Gefördert vom Konsortium der sächsischen Hochschulbibliotheken.
Molly Todd, "Undergraduate Research in History "
English | ISBN: 0367456842 | 2022 | 216 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
Undergraduate Research in History offers a blend of theory and practice for undergraduate researchers in history, relevant to new routines of the digital age. Explaining how research conducted by undergraduate students fits into the broader contexts of the discipline of history and the expanding realm of undergraduate research, this book presents the major phases of substantive research projects, and offers practical advice for work in specific historical areas as well as in interdisciplinary projects. The volume addresses key issues facing researchers, including finding relevant sources, funding research projects, and sharing results with diverse audiences. Supported by dozens of examples of real-world undergraduate research projects, this book is an indispensable reference for any student embarking on historical research and for professors guiding and collaborating with undergraduate researchers.
Understanding Existential Health for Dementia Care
Understanding Existential Health for Dementia Care
English | 2025 | ISBN: 1032829427 | 138 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 3.2 MB
Understanding Existential Health for Dementia Care is a groundbreaking book that describes how existential health can enrich and expand bio-psycho-social approaches to dementia care, recognizing that well-being extends beyond physical, neurological, and cognitive symptoms. This book equips professionals, clinicians, and caregivers to integrate existential dimensions into person-centered care, emphasizing the role of meaning in life and emotional connection for dealing with illness and suffering.
Understanding Mark's Gospel Tyrannus Textbook Series
Mark J Keown, "Understanding Mark's Gospel: Tyrannus Textbook Series"
English | ISBN: 1725285525 | 2021 | 402 pages | EPUB | 5 MB
Building on Keown's earlier two-volume work, Jesus in a World of Colliding Empires, Understanding Mark's Gospel gives an easily readable introduction to Mark's Gospel. Designed as a textbook, it includes eleven lessons on Mark's Gospel. The first lesson covers background issues important for understanding Mark. The Gospel is then divided into ten sections, each forming a lesson. After reading the biblical passages, students can read each lesson and get a succinct commentary with exegetical insights on the Markan passages. Each lesson ends with questions that can be discussed by readers. All Greek is transliterated, and the book is an excellent and simple introduction to Mark's Gospel.
Wayne Gustave Johnson, "Understanding Morality: Quests for the Good Life"
English | ISBN: 1666721328 | 2022 | 200 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
This book explains why moral systems necessarily develop and why they take the various forms that they do. Johnson argues that moral systems are best understood as attempts both to seek out ways of living a fulfilling human life and also to find ways of relating to others who also seek a fulfilling life. Philosophers generally agree that the moral pathway is also the fulfilling pathway. However, the moral pathways advocated and the kind of fulfillments envisioned depend upon beliefs about human nature as well as beliefs about the ultimate nature of things-a worldview. Aristotle, Epicurus, Saint Augustine, and Friedrich Nietzsche, for instance, had radically varying views about what constitutes a fulfilling life. Johnson argues that the moral quest involves properly arbitrating among the often competing wants, needs, and desires pursued by human beings. Not all such wants, needs, and desires can be fulfilled; some must necessarily go unfulfilled. This implies that a vast number of human choices are moral choices. For instance, who eats and who does not? Johnson gives no moral advice. His aim is to show the reader the nature of the moral choices they necessarily make.
Understanding Our Story The Life's Work and Legacy of Adrian van Kaam in the Field...
Rebecca Letterman, "Understanding Our Story: The Life's Work and Legacy of Adrian van Kaam in the Field of Formative Spirituality"
English | ISBN: 1532601794 | 2017 | 254 pages | EPUB | 1446 KB
Understanding Our Story presents a concise introduction to the original, transformative thinking of Adrian van Kaam, CSSp, PhD (1920-2007). While many books are available on "spiritual formation" and "Christian disciplines," no other author of our time has offered such a holistic and comprehensive explanation of Christian formation and its relationship to the human spirituality of all persons. Understanding our Story culls the most seminal ideas and vocabulary from van Kaam's eleven volumes on formation science, formation anthropology, and formation theology, and provides examples of his theoretical-practical research drawn from everyday life, Scripture, Christian writers, and van Kaam's life story itself. In doing so, it makes his extensive work available to scholars in the field of spiritual formation, and gives all readers the opportunity to utilize his insightful thinking to more fully understand the myriad ways in which God reforms and transforms lives into the image of Christ. In the pluritraditional world in which we live, where so many faith and formation traditions demand our attention, van Kaam's formative spirituality provides a means of respectful dialogue with formationally relevant truths from others and of wise appraisal of ideas that are (and are not) conducive to, and compatible with, the Christian revelation.
Azmi Bishara, "Understanding Revolutions: Opening Acts in Tunisia"
English | ISBN: 1784532223 | 2021 | 328 pages | PDF | 8 MB
Based on empirical and theoretical investigation, and original insight into how a local protest movement developed into a revolution that changed a regime, this book shows us how we can understand political revolutions. Azmi Bishara critically explores the gradual democratic reform and peaceful transfer of power in the context of Tunisia. He grapples with the specific make-up of Tunisia as a modern state and its republican political heritage and investigates how this determined the development and survival of the revolution and the democratic transition in its aftermath.
For Bishara, the political culture and attitudes of the elites and their readiness to compromise, in addition to an army without political ambitions, were aspects that proved crucial for the relative success of the Tunisian experience. But he distinguishes between protest movements and mass movements that aim at regime change and discerns the social and political conditions required for the transition from the former to the latter. Bishara shows that the specific factors that correspond to mass movements and regime change are relative deprivation, awareness of injustice, dignity and indignation. He concludes, based on meticulous documentation of the events in Tunisia and theoretical investigation, that while revolutions are unpredictable with no single theory able to explain them, all revolutions across different historical and conceptual contexts be seen as popular uprisings that aim at regime change.
The book is the first of a trilogy, the
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Understanding Rosenstock-Huessy A Haphazard Collection of Ventures
Norman Fiering, "Understanding Rosenstock-Huessy: A Haphazard Collection of Ventures"
English | ISBN: 1666713910 | 2022 | 220 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
The contributions of Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy (1888-1973), one of the most profound and original thinkers of the twentieth century, span several disciplines in the humanities-history, philosophy, sociology, linguistics, religion-although his work is ultimately uncategorizable. In 1933, immediately upon the ascent of Hitler, he emigrated to the United States from Germany, taught at Harvard for two years, and then at Dartmouth College until 1957. His voice was prophetic, urgent, compelling, and it remains relevant. This collection of essays is by a retired professor of history who was a student of Rosenstock-Huessy's in the 1950s and found his lecturing transformative. It is not a nostalgic book, however. It is written with the conviction that Rosenstock-Huessy still needs to be heard, more urgently than ever for the betterment of humankind.
Understanding Scripture Forty Things to Know about the Christian Bible
Robert P Vande Kappelle, "Understanding Scripture: Forty Things to Know about the Christian Bible"
English | ISBN: 1725291622 | 2020 | 210 pages | EPUB | 356 KB
The Bible is the single most important book in the history of Western civilization; it is also the most widely misunderstood. To understand the Bible, we must consider its historical and literary context. Utilizing the contributions of three disciplines-biblical introduction, biblical theology, and biblical interpretation, Understanding Scripture sets the record straight. Intended as a handbook or study guide, this work provides forty practical guidelines to make your reading of the Bible more useful and your understanding clearer. The goal of this book is not simply to persuade you to read the Bible more frequently, but to encourage you to read it with discernment. The forty concepts alluded to in the book's subtitle are not factual in nature, meaning they are little concerned with biblical information. Rather, they comprise interpretive tools, "insider" techniques used by biblical scholars but widely unknown or ignored by average readers or believers. Parabolic in nature, the forty statements are designed to promote conversation rather than close or clinch an argument. This book is designed to keep you awake at night, romancing Scripture rather than mastering it, nourishing your spirituality rather than gorging or starving it. Understanding Scripture is useful for individual or group study. Each chapter concludes with questions suitable for discussion or reflection.
Understanding the Digital Revolution: A Beginner's Guide to the Internet and the Web
English | 2025 | ISBN: 3662701316 | 227 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 34 MB
How does the most important technology of our time - the Internet and WWW - work? The authors explain in simple language and in short the individual technical building blocks and organizational structures, behind the greatest innovation of our time. Only those who know how the technologies that determine our everyday lives can deal with them confidently and in souvereignity. Although digitalization is shaping our daily lives, the technologies behind the Internet and WWW remain obscure to most people. This book provides the key to understanding the huge developments of our time.
