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Playing with Feelings: Video Games And Affect
By Aubrey Anable. 2018
How gaming intersects with systems like history, bodies, and code Why do we so compulsively play video games? Might it…
have something to do with how gaming affects our emotions? In Playing with Feelings, scholar Aubrey Anable applies affect theory to game studies, arguing that video games let us “rehearse” feelings, states, and emotions that give new tones and textures to our everyday lives and interactions with digital devices. Rather than thinking about video games as an escape from reality, Anable demonstrates how video games—their narratives, aesthetics, and histories—have been intimately tied to our emotional landscape since the emergence of digital computers.Looking at a wide variety of video games—including mobile games, indie games, art games, and games that have been traditionally neglected by academia—Anable expands our understanding of the ways in which these games and game studies can participate in feminist and queer interventions in digital media culture. She gives a new account of the touchscreen and intimacy with our mobile devices, asking what it means to touch and be touched by a game. She also examines how games played casually throughout the day create meaningful interludes that give us new ways of relating to work in our lives. And Anable reflects on how games allow us to feel differently about what it means to fail.Playing with Feelings offers provocative arguments for why video games should be seen as the most significant art form of the twenty-first century and gives the humanities passionate, incisive, and daring arguments for why games matter.History of the Later Roman Empire, Vol. 1
By J. B. Bury. 1958
Volume 1 of classic history. One of the world's foremost historians chronicles the major forces and events in the history…
of the Western and Byzantine Empires from the death of Theodosius (A.D. 395) to the death of Justinian (A.D. 565).Who Is God?
By Vernon Mcgee. 1982
How do you understand the dimensions, power, mind, will, and love of God when He is beyond definition? Dr. J.…
Vernon McGee unravels the mystery of who God is and offers a solid theological understanding for the layman. Thoroughly biblical, Who Is God? dos not attempt to put Him in a box, but instead examines the biblical revelation and affirms that though God cannot be measured by human standards, He does reveal Himself to us. From learning about the Trinity to discussing God's character, Dr. McGee gives both believer and nonbeliever wise counsel on who God is and how He makes Himself known to us.Do Hard Things
By Alex Harris, Brett Harris. 2013
Most people don't expect you to understand what we're going to tell you in this book. And even if you…
understand, they don't expect you to care. And even if you care, they don't expect you to do anything about it. And even if you do something about it, they don't expect it to last. We do. - Alex and BrettA generation stands on the brink of a "rebelution"Do Hard Things is the Harris twins' revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential.Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life. Then they map out five powerful ways teens can respond for personal and social change.Written by teens for teens, Do Hard Things is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of an already-happening teen revolution challenges a generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today.Now includes: --A new introduction from the authors, "Looking Back, Looking Ahead" --Questions (and Stories) To Get You Started --A list of 100 Hard Things to help inspire you --A study guide for personal or group useDevil's Child
By Jerry Coyne. 2012
Deserted by his mother and abandoned by his father at just three months old, Jerry Coyne was sent to live…
in a Catholic children's home run by nuns of the order of the Sisters of Nazareth. Life soon settled into a rhythm and then, one day, the beatings started. Harsh, vicious punishments became part of everyday life for the bemused little boy as the nuns attempted to beat the Devil out of him. Jerry began to hide behind bad behaviour and at the age of 12, his defiance resulted in him being sent to a boarding for boys with behavioural problems. Life then got worse when his housemaster, the man whose job it was to take care of him, began a regime of mental, physical and sexual abuse. Years of self-hatred and guilt led to Jerry suffering from a severe stammer and, eventually, he tried to hang himself. This was the turning point and, after finally finding the courage to go to the authorities, Jerry and numerous other victims came forward and were instrumental in the conviction and imprisonment of their abuser. Devil's Child is the devastating true story of a childhood destroyed by abuse and of a young man's struggle to try to come to terms with the past and believe in the future.The Great Awakening and Southern Backcountry Revolutionaries
By Richard J. Chacon, Michael Charles Scoggins. 2014
This work documents the impact that the Great Awakening had on the inhabitants of colonial America's Southern Backcountry. Special emphasis…
is placed on how this religious revival furrowed the ground on which the seeds of the American Revolution would sprout. The investigation shows how the Great Awakening can be traced to the Europe's Age of Enlightenment. This effort also demonstrates how and why this revival spread so rapidly throughout the colonies. Special focus is placed on how the Great Awakening impacted the mindset of colonists of the Southern Backcountry. Most significantly, this research demonstrates how this 18thcentury revival not only cultivated a sense of American national identity, but how it also fostered a colonial mindset against established authority which, in turn, facilitated the success of the American Revolution. Additionally, this investigation will document (from a cross-cultural perspective) how religious revivals have fueled other revolutionary movements around the world. Such analysis will include the Celtic Druid Revolt, the Maji-Maji Rebellion of East Africa along with the Mad Man's War in Southeast Asia. Lastly, the ethical ramifications of minimizing (or denying) the role that religion played in political and social transformations around the world will be addressed. This final point is of paramount importance given current trend in academia to minimize the role that religion played in spurring revolutions while emphasizing material (i. e. economic) causal factors. This attempt at divorcing religion from history is misguided and unethical because it is not only misleading but it also fails to fully acknowledge the beliefs and values that motivated individuals to take certain actions in the first place.Created to counteract the spiritual imbalance that MI can cause, the Moral Injury Reconciliation (MIR) methodology is a 9-week, 3-phased…
spiritual care treatment, for Veteran and family transformation. This book presents this methodology as a trans-diagnostic approach for practitioners working with clients with MI, PTSD, grief and military sexual trauma. Using the language of reconciliation and spiritual transformation in the context of working therapeutically with Veterans, the author shows how chaplains and others involved in spiritual care can work on the assessment and therapy of those who have experienced MI during their combat experience. It reconciles past trauma, creates a focused 'here-and-now' present and anticipates a hopeful future through spiritual awareness, communication skills and altruism.Three Gorges Dam
By Zhenli Huang, Bingfang Wu. 2018
This is the first English book talking about the Three Gorges Project Eco-Environmental Monitoring System (TGPEEMS). It presents lessons learned…
in construction of large dam projects at home and abroad in this field, identifies existing problems before suggesting a scientific improvement plan. and, most importantly, it studies modification of the TGPEEMS to adapt it to the changing situation after the impoundment of the reservoir, and provides an essential overview of measures and progress in the ecological and environmental protection for the ongoing project. As such, it offers a valuable reference guide for both researchers and environmental decision-makers. Prof. Zhenli Huang works at the National Research Center for Sustainable Hydropower Research, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research. Prof. Bingfang Wu works at the Institute of Remote Sensing Applications, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.Guía de un joven para las buenas decisiones: Tu vida a la manera de Dios
By Jim George. 2011
más importan. El joven aprenderá...*por qué la oración y la lectura de la Biblia son tan esenciales*qué forma parte de…
la mejor clase de amistades *de qué forma la escuela y las habilidades sociales contribuyen a un futuro sólido*cómo resistir la tentación y la presión de grupo *qué fomenta perspectivas sanas y bíblicas sobre las citas con chicas y la purezaLos jóvenes podrán disfrutar de una mezcla equilibrada de conocimiento bíblico, anécdotas personales, y la sinceridad total. Y llegarán a adquirir las habilidades que necesitan para tomar buenas decisiones en respuesta a todos los retos que les salgan al paso.Guiding a boy toward making right choices will equip him to think carefully about his decisions, assuring a more fulfilling and successful life. In this book, Jim George focuses on all the high points of a young man's life*the things that matter most. Teen guys will learn . . .*why prayer and Bible reading are so essential*what makes for the best kinds of friendships *how school and social skills contribute to a strong future*how to stand strong against temptation and peer pressure*what contributes to healthy and biblical perspectives on dating and purity Young men will enjoy Jim's balance of biblical insight, personal anecdotes, and candid forthrightness. And they'll gain the skills they need for making right choices in response to all the challenges that come their way.Published in English by Harvest House PublishersThe Definitive Guide to (Gluten-Free Vegan) Dessert is the go-to allergy-free dessert bookfrom candy to cookies, puff pastries to petits…
fours, this is the essential book for creating decadent allergy friendly treats. With over 250 recipes, illustrated chapters on Basic Equipment and Tips and Common Conversions for both Omnivore and Glutenous Ingredients, and chapter openers discussing and illustrating techniques related to the recipes, this book boasts a comprehensive guide to making delicious desserts for any diet. Since multiple allergens are common among people who follow vegan and gluten-free diets, each recipe will be clearly labeled as soy free, nut free, corn free, refined sugar free, low fat, or bean free, and each recipe provides complete nutrition information to help you watch your intake while indulging.The Death and Life of the Great Lakes
By Dan Egan. 2017
A landmark work of science, history and reporting on the past, present and imperiled future of the Great Lakes. The…
Great Lakes—Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior—hold 20 percent of the world’s supply of surface fresh water and provide sustenance, work and recreation for tens of millions of Americans. But they are under threat as never before, and their problems are spreading across the continent. The Death and Life of the Great Lakes is prize-winning reporter Dan Egan’s compulsively readable portrait of an ecological catastrophe happening right before our eyes, blending the epic story of the lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come. For thousands of years the pristine Great Lakes were separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the roaring Niagara Falls and from the Mississippi River basin by a “sub-continental divide.” Beginning in the late 1800s, these barriers were circumvented to attract oceangoing freighters from the Atlantic and to allow Chicago’s sewage to float out to the Mississippi. These were engineering marvels in their time—and the changes in Chicago arrested a deadly cycle of waterborne illnesses—but they have had horrendous unforeseen consequences. Egan provides a chilling account of how sea lamprey, zebra and quagga mussels and other invaders have made their way into the lakes, decimating native species and largely destroying the age-old ecosystem. And because the lakes are no longer isolated, the invaders now threaten water intake pipes, hydroelectric dams and other infrastructure across the country. Egan also explores why outbreaks of toxic algae stemming from the overapplication of farm fertilizer have left massive biological “dead zones” that threaten the supply of fresh water. He examines fluctuations in the levels of the lakes caused by manmade climate change and overzealous dredging of shipping channels. And he reports on the chronic threats to siphon off Great Lakes water to slake drier regions of America or to be sold abroad. In an age when dire problems like the Flint water crisis or the California drought bring ever more attention to the indispensability of safe, clean, easily available water, The Death and the Life of the Great Lakes is a powerful paean to what is arguably our most precious resource, an urgent examination of what threatens it and a convincing call to arms about the relatively simple things we need to do to protect it.Take Control of What's Controlling You
By Stephen Arterburn. 2006
We've all known someone who just can't seem to break free of a cycle of self-defeating and destructive behavior based…
on personal appetites that are out of control. Or perhaps we've suffered the consequences, big or small, of addictive behavior in our own lives. Stephen Arterburn offers insight and hope for anyone whose life has spun out of control due to addictions. His revolutionary and refreshing approach to recovery positively recognizes and affirms that our capacity to enjoy and savor life is a gift from God that must be fed for us to be healthy. From there, he helps readers identify and understand what personal needs they are really seeking to fulfill through their problematic behaviors, and lays out a proven step-by-step plan that enables them to reclaim control of their relationships, career, personal happiness-and life.Love & Respect Workbook
By Dr Emerson Eggerichs. 2005
Based upon Ephesians 5:33 and extensive biblical and psychological research, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs reveals the power of unconditional love and…
unconditional respect and how husbands and wives can reap the benefits of marriage that God intended.Asking for It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture--and What We Can Do about It
By Kate Harding. 2015
The first non-academic, single-author book since the 1990s to examine sexual assault as a social phenomenon: noted blogger and author…
Kate Harding's provocative, sharp--and yes, funny--book tackling rape culture, also offering some suggestions for moving toward a culture that fully respects and supports victims, while protecting the rights of the accused.Die Geheime van die Joodse Wêreld: Wat Christene Nie Weet oor die Jode Nie, Boek 1
By Elmari Smal, Bernard Levine. 2016
Hierdie boek sal deure oopmaak na opwindende nuwe ontdekkings waarvan jy nog nooit van te vore gehoor het of van…
geweet het nie aangaande die Joodse leefwyse. Jy sal uitvind Hoekom word Joodse vroue nie toegelaat om 'n Bybel aan te raak of te lees nie? Wat is Jesus se van? Watse letters van die alfabet is onderstebo gedruk in die Bybel? Hoekom eet Jode nie kaasburgers nie? Wat is God, die Vader se unieke persoonlike naam wat in die meeste Bybels weggelaat is? Wat is die verskil tussen Hebreeus en Jiddisj? Is Jode toegelaat om te kniel in gebed? Is alle Jode dieselfde? Is daar verskillende Joodse godsdienstige sektes? Is daar 'n spesiale gebed wat gesê moet word voordat hulle na die toilet gaan? Hoekom mag vroue nie by hul mans sit in die sinagoge nie? Hoe om te getuig van Jesus Christus aan 'n Jood? Dans Joodse mans saam met die vroue? Vir diegene wat lief is vir die Joodse mense en wat smag om meer oor die Joodse geloof en hul leefwyse uit te vind, vir elke Christen wat Jesus liefhet en meer wil leer oor Sy Joodse wortels....hierdie unieke boek is gevul met baie kosbare geheime wat nou geopenbaar word!Misplacing God: And Finding Him Again
By Joanne Heim. 2011
Compendio Portavoz de teología
By Paul Enns. 2008
El doctor Enns presenta al lector un análisis exhaustivo de las cinco dimensiones de la teología: bíblica, sistemática, histórica, dogmática…
y contemporánea. Los lectores encontrarán información provechosa en los capítulos de feminismo evangélico, teología carismática y la iglesia emergente; además del nuevo material sobre la apertura de Dios, las interpretaciones del arrebatamiento y la teología de la salud y la riqueza. Introduces the reader to the five dimensions that provide a comprehensive view of theology: Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Dogmatic Theology, and Contemporary Theology.Outback Survival
By Bob Cooper. 2017
Outback Survival is a timeless, practical run down on everything you need to know to survive in the outback.Bob Cooper's…
incredible bushcraft skills have been developed through more than 25 years of experience in Australia's harsh outback. He has picked up tools of survival from the experiences of living with traditional Aboriginal communities, instructing with Special Forces Units, lecturing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Service on desert survival in the Mexican Desert, delivering wilderness lessons in the UK and learning the skills of the bushmen of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana.Bob has put his own lessons to the test, dropping himself off in the 42C heat of the Australian desert with only a map and soap box sized survival kit, no food, water or sleeping gear, and a 10 day walk across 160km of rough terrain back to safety. He did this alone and showed that with the right knowledge of the land, you can survive in even the harshest of conditions.The outback of Australia is one of the most unforgiving regions of the world, but Bob is committed to protecting and enhancing the experience people have when venturing out into the bush.First World Petro-Politics: The Political Ecology and Governance of Alberta
By Laurie Adkin. 2016
First World Petro-Politics examines the vital yet understudied case of a first world petro-state facing related social, ecological, and economic…
crises in the context of recent critical work on fossil capitalism.A wide-ranging and richly documented study of Alberta's political ecology - the relationship between the province's political and economic institutions and its natural environment - the volume tackles questions about the nature of the political regime, how it has governed, and where its primary fractures have emerged. Its authors examine Alberta's neo-liberal environmental regulation, institutional adaptation to petro-state imperatives, social movement organizing, Indigenous responses to extractive development, media framing of issues, and corporate strategies to secure social license to operate. Importantly, they also discuss policy alternatives for political democratization and for a transition to a low-carbon economy.The volume's conclusions offer a critical examination of petro-state theory, arguing for a comparative and contextual approach to understanding the relationships between dependence on carbon extraction and the nature of political regimes.Versículos que cambian vidas: El poder transformador de la Palabra de Dios
By Erwin Lutzer, Rebecca Lutzer. 2012
Cuando Erwin Lutzer, pastor de la Iglesia Moody, y su esposa, Rebecca, se dieron cuenta de que hoy día prácticamente…
nadie memoriza las Escrituras, decidieron crear este recurso práctico y relevante, repleto de versículos poderosos y explicaciones interesantes, para ayudar a estimular un hambre espiritual en la vida de los lectores. Con más de 35 temas y preguntas para la reflexión y el estudio, los lectores podrán descubrir cómo la Palabra de Dios... •los sostendrá en momentos de necesidad •los consolará en épocas de tristeza •fortalecerá sus corazones durante momentos y en áreas de debilidad •dirigirá sus pasos y sus decisiones hacia la voluntad de Dios Estos versículos especialmente seleccionados proporcionan una base de sabiduría y esperanza para mostrar a los lectores quién es Dios y lo que Él ha hecho por ellos, así como quiénes son ellos y cómo pueden vivir con éxito la vida cristiana. After Erwin Lutzer, senior pastor of the Moody Church, and his wife, Rebecca, realized that memorizing Scripture has nearly become a lost pursuit today, they decided to create this practical, relevant resource filled with powerful verses and insightful explanations to help stimulate a spiritual hunger in readers' own lives. With more than thirty-five topics and questions for reflection and further study, readers will discover how God's Word will: •sustain them in times of need •comfort them in seasons of sorrow •strengthen their hearts in times and areas of weakness •direct their steps and decisions toward God's will These handpicked verses provide a foundation of wisdom and hope to show readers who God is and what He has done for them, as well as who they are and how they can successfully live the Christian life.