The author accurately portrays the struggles and challenges that smaller congregations and their pastors face. His outline of five characteristics of churches with the illness of survival mentality is particularly accurate and helpful in understanding the mindset of church leaders in a congregation that has experienced decline. He doesn't end it there, however, he goes on to give the good news and point the way to renewal. His concept of the church leader as vision bearer has been helpful to me as I have recently begun my first pastorate in a struggling urban church. If you pastor a small church, or are involved with a church that is in need of renewal, read this book and share it with others. You will be glad that you did!

Having read this short but densely packed account of the Thatcher years, I can fully recommend it to any student of contemporary British politics and history.

It is extremely accessible to students at all levels, as well as teachers, tutors and professors who want to brush up on their 1980s politics. The first part of the Seminar Study neatly captures the early troubles, the government's belated ascendancy after 1983 and the makings of the PM's downfall after 1987. The final section provides the key critiques of the Thatcher government's profile in history. From left to right, these critiques bring alive the controversy that surrounded the 1979-90 government and its enduring legacy on recent adminstrations.

A fine introduction to a fascinating period of twentieth century British political history with chronology and sources to boot. A word of praise must also go to co-author, Daniel Collings, who made his publishing debut whilst still a finalist at Keble College, Oxford. His esteemed tutor, Larry Siedontrop - a prolific author in his own right, must be very proud.

Studies of Buddhism in China continue to flourish, and this is an excellent collection of essays that showcase the strengths of a historically-informed understanding of this religious tradition. Hawaii continues to lead the field in its publication of high-quality monographs and essay-collections on Buddhism. Some of the essays in the collection are stronger than others, though on the whole, this is a quite readable scholarly work. Shinohara's essay is especially good.

Extremely informative book on the planning, design, construction, and renovation of high-tech laboratories. Very thorough; covers academic, government, and private industry labs and the specific needs of each. Excellent photos and drawings; the material is presented in a way that makes it easily understood by non-architects.

This activity book is wonderful, kids can use it by themselves, or there are activities that a whole classroom can use. There is a nice variety of drawing pages, informational pages, a couple of mad libs, and even some knock-knock jokes. I bought this for my class, and they have really enjoyed using it.

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ANY FAN OF THE STORY OF BUNNICULA WILL LOVE THIS BOOK IT IS CRAMED WITH EVENTS IN THE STORY OF BUNNICULA! THE WORDS ARE BIG ENOUGH TO SEE AND THE BLOCKS AND SUCH NEEDED FOR THE CROSSWORDS ARE BIG ENOUGH TO WRITE IN! THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR THE FAN OF THE VAMPIRE RABBIT!

Daniel Grant, Caroll Michell's and Tad Crawford are the names to know for any artist looking for clear, consise art advice. This book covers a broad range of art topics and offers good advice grounded in the reality of the art world. It's a great book whether you are an art student still in school or a professional looking for some new inspiration.

I am an economics student and my Statistics Instructor, Mrs Pastine, used to give citations to it I believe this is the best statistics book you can find if you are a student of management and economics It tells everthing in a way that you first get the idea and then apply it into math Unlike other statistics books you dont need to fight any formulas Also I believe the examples are really intiuative

What could make HoL better? More rules, more fun and more of the most incredibly clever writing in an RPG! All of that can be found between the slick covers of 'Buttery wHoLesomeness'. The simple rules of HoL are expanded with more options, more fun and more incredible surprises. I gave my copy to my daughter and will be buying another copy for myself!