James W : 945 books
The Victoria Crosses of the Crimean War
The Men Behind the Medals
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2017
The Crimean War saw the introduction of the Victoria Cross, which was awarded to 111 men. Whilst the history of the Crimean War has been related many times, never before have the stories of those individuals who were awarded the VC been told. In this, the result of four decades of accumulated research,...
Peacemakers
American Leadership and the End of Genocide in the Balkans
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017
The wars that accompanied the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s were the deadliest European conflicts since World War II. The violence escalated to the point of genocide when, over the course of ten days in July 1995, Serbian troops under the command of General Ratko Mladic murdered 8,000 unarmed...
by Jack Miller, James W. Ceaser
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2018
Jack Miller’s Born to Be Free examines the beauty and power of the American principles that our founding fathers gave us and the lack of knowledge about them in today’s society. With a preface by distinguished professor and author James Ceaser (University of Virginia), Miller goes on to advocate...
Leading Schools to Success
Constructing and Sustaining High-Performing Learning Cultures
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2010
What's missing in education reform in the United States? The answer is leadership; specifically, the ability of school and district leaders to construct and continually nurture a culture of sustained high performance. A true leader needs to have not only a vision of the desired culture, but the skills...
Finding North Jersey
Place, Passage, Experience
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2012
Northern New Jersey is one of the most densely populated places in the nation, but it is constantly defined by its relationship to New York City. In this insightful study, longtime North Jersey resident James Marcum asks why, looking well past the false stereotypes to a distinct regional culture and...
by James W Haworth
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2011
"Each day, I look forward to Jim's unique perspectives on life and its challenges. Without question, his sayings leave me pondering his points and always put a smile on my face. I enjoy reading parts of his books to my children.
Thomas Schleeter, MD, FACC, Cardiologist
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The Church according to Paul
Rediscovering the Community Conformed to Christ
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2014
Amid conflicting ideas about what the church should be and do in a post-Christian climate, the missing voice is that of Paul. The New Testament's most prolific church planter, Paul faced diverse challenges as he worked to form congregations. Leading biblical scholar James Thompson examines Paul's...
The Good of Politics (Engaging Culture)
A Biblical, Historical, and Contemporary Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2014
In this addition to the acclaimed Engaging Culture series, a highly respected author and Christian thinker offers a principled, biblical perspective on engaging political culture as part of one's calling.
James Skillen believes that constructive Christian engagement depends on the belief that...
The 2012 Presidential Election
Forecasts, Outcomes, and Consequences
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Though many analyses of the 2012 presidential election have emerged, none can match this collection's depth, diversity, or ability to critically and soundly argue where American politics will go from this point forward. This volume includes some of the most recognized scholars in the field and innovative...
by James W. Hamilton
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2018
James Hamilton's engaging book offers us his own unique insight into the unconscious factors involved in the creative processes associated with painting, filmmaking, and photography by studying the lives and works of a number of artists, each one having a unique personal style. In separate chapters,...
by Robert L. Arrington, Peter M. Burkholder, Shannon Dubose
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
With this issue we initiate the policy of expanding the scope of Tulane Studies in Philosophy to include, in addition to the work of members of the department, contributions from philosophers who have earned advanced degrees from Tulane and who are now teaching in other colleges and universities....
Moral Formation according to Paul
The Context and Coherence of Pauline Ethics
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
This fresh treatment of Paul's ethics addresses this question: how, according to Paul, can Christian communities know how God wants them to live? Leading biblical scholar James Thompson explains that Paul offers a coherent moral vision based not only on the story of Christ but also on the norms of...
Angelic Encounters
Engaging Help from Heaven
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2013
We Are Not Alone! Did you know that you typically have a lot more angelic company than you realize? Your prayers release God’s power, and God often sends angels to bring His powerful response. Angels were at work throughout the Old and New Testaments and they are still at work today! Get past...
by James W. Sheets
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Author James “Buddy” Sheets gives a clear picture of the love of God as He intends for us to understand it. In the busyness and activity of our modern lives, it is easy to forget that love relationship that the Lord so desires to have with every believer. A clear image of that loving relationship...