A Jigsaw Guide to Making Sense of the World

A Jigsaw Guide to Making Sense of the World

Author: Alex McLellan

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2012-10-03

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0830866582

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If you feel like you're sitting at the table of life staring at a confusion of puzzle pieces, Alex McLellan has a word of wisdom. In this book, he explores competing views of truth and the nature of doubt, urging us to proceed in piecing the world together in the faith that the truths of Christianity will resonate with life.


Understanding the Times

Understanding the Times

Author: Jeff Myers

Publisher: David C Cook

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 0781413788

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Your view of God determines your view of the world. You hold in your hands a landmark guide to understanding the ideas and forces shaping our times. Understanding the Times offers a fascinating, comprehensive look at the how the tenets of the Christian worldview compares with the five major competing worldviews of our day: Islam, Secular Humanism, Marxism, New Age, and Postmodernism. Understanding the Times is a systematic way to understand the ideas that rule our world. While the material is expansive, the engaging, easy-to-understand writing style invites you to discover the truths of God – and our world. This classic should be on the shelf of every Christian home, on the desk of every pastor, and in the hands of every Christian student headed off to college.


Taking Off Roofs and Building Bridges

Taking Off Roofs and Building Bridges

Author: Alan J. Pihringer

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2022-09-27

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1666733865

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Why don’t they believe the same things I do? Why don’t they see things my way? We get frustrated when people hold differing opinions from ours or view life’s major issues from conflicting angles. Their system of belief (their worldview) seems foreign to us as they filter the events of this world in ways that we would never have imagined and then come to conclusions that we would never even consider. When other peoples’ worldviews contradict ours, both of us cannot be right. Is there a way to account for the differences and determine if one is right and the other wrong? For the Christian especially, can we defend the Christian worldview in a way that upholds our entire system of belief and then opens the door to share the gospel with those who believe differently from us? The method of worldview apologetics enables the Christian to expose the faults in other worldviews, demonstrate the truth of the Christian worldview, and build a bridge for others to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. Both scholarly and practical, worldview apologetics equips the Christian to assess and critique differing belief systems and fulfill the call to Great Commission outreach.


Faith Is Like Skydiving

Faith Is Like Skydiving

Author: Rick Mattson

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2014-04-07

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 0830844112

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Images and analogies can provide concrete handles for making the Christian faith more plausible. Evangelist and apologist Rick Mattson has collected dozens of easy-to-use images for explaining Christianity. With practical tips on how to interact with your skeptical friends, this book provides a handy toolkit of evangelistic resources.


Studying for your Future Employability

Studying for your Future Employability

Author: Sheila Tyler

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-11-25

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1317564014

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How employable will you be when you graduate from your business and management degree? How can you ensure that your time as a student is spent developing skills essential to the business world? Will you be poised to take on the job market with confidence and land your dream job? This study guide bridges the gap between your degree and your future career by connecting your study skills to the professional ones you’ll need. Designed to be a companion throughout your degree, this easy-to-use reference work simultaneously develops your employability whilst also helping you to succeed at university. Throughout your studies it will keep you focused on your future career by: teaching ‘bridging skills’ that enable you to apply your learning to professional practice showing how study skills such as diagnostics, planning and management, critical reading and knowledge transformation are used in the workplace demonstrating why ‘thinking skills’ such as critical thinking and reflection, developing arguments, problem solving, decision making, creative thinking and ethical thinking are vital to employers helping you to understand, early in your degree, what employers are looking for so that you can develop ‘career readiness’ as you study and gain work experience guiding you in developing a unique, evidence-based CV and using self-knowledge to make the right career choice. Studying for your Future Employability provides a range of scenarios and activities to demonstrate the links between study skills and professional skills, along with techniques familiar in the workplace. With IT skills embedded throughout, this is the perfect study skills textbook to accompany business and management students who want to make their time in education count.


Teaching Students to Dig Deeper

Teaching Students to Dig Deeper

Author: Benjamin Johnson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-02

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1317921925

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This important new book identifies the skills and qualities students need, based on the Common Core State Standards, to be really ready for college and careers. Go beyond content knowledge...the deep thinking and learning skills detailed in this book will equip students for success! Prepare your students for their futures by helping them become... Analytic thinkers Critical thinkers Problem solvers Inquisitive Opportunistic Flexible Open minded Teachable Risk takers Expressive Skilled at information gathering Skilled at drawing inferences and reaching conclusions Skilled at using technology as a tool, not a crutch For each skill, you'll learn why it matters, and get a whole host of practical strategies and techniques for bringing the skill to life in the classroom—across the curriculum and for different grade levels. BONUS! You'll get useful, much-needed information on planning high-quality assessments.


A Slacker's Guide to Genetics

A Slacker's Guide to Genetics

Author: William Webb

Publisher: Ridiculously Simple Books

Published:

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13:

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Discover the fascinating world of genetics in this comprehensive and engaging guide, which delves into the very core of life itself. From the simplest organisms to the complexities of the human body, this book unravels the mysteries of heredity, molecular biology, and evolution, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of life. Written in a friendly and conversational tone, this guide is designed to be accessible to readers of all backgrounds, from curious novices to seasoned enthusiasts. Subtle humor is sprinkled throughout, making the learning experience both enjoyable and informative. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to build upon the previous one, ensuring a coherent and captivating journey through the world of genetics. In this book, you will explore the history of genetic research, from Mendel's groundbreaking work with pea plants to the awe-inspiring advances in biotechnology and genome editing. Along the way, you will encounter the renowned scientists who have shaped our understanding of genetics, and gain insights into the ethical considerations that accompany the ever-evolving field. You will also discover key terms and concepts that will help you navigate the complex world of genetics, as well as additional resources to further your understanding and satisfy your curiosity. This book will inspire you to delve deeper into the subject, spark your imagination, and fuel your passion for genetics. Embark on an extraordinary journey through the microscopic world that lies at the heart of every living organism, and unlock the secrets that govern the blueprint of life. This book will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the incredible science of genetics and the wonders of the natural world.


Making Sense of the Church

Making Sense of the Church

Author: Wayne A. Grudem

Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 0310493838

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With clear writing and a contemporary approach, emphasizing how each doctrine should be understood and applied by present-day Christians, Making Sense of the Church explores the community of all true believers for all time—the church.Topics include but are not limited to the invisible church—the church as God sees it; the visible church—the church as Christians on earth see it; the purity of church—the degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct; the primary purpose of the church—ministry to God, believers, and the world; the power of the church—its God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church discipline; and spiritual gifts—abilities empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church.Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of the Church helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians.


Observing and Developing Schematic Behaviour in Young Children

Observing and Developing Schematic Behaviour in Young Children

Author: Tamsin Grimmer

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2017-07-21

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1784504505

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Observing and understanding schematic behaviour confidently is vital for anyone working with or looking after young children. This guide explains what schemas are, stripping back the technical language often used to describe them, and how to interpret and extend schematic behaviour to benefit the child. It looks specifically at 12 different schemas, such as connection, rotation and transportation, and includes case studies, interpretation of the observations and practical ideas for how to use this information to aid children's learning, development and play. Making schemas and schematic behaviour more understandable, this book will give early years practitioners and parents the confidence to identify schemas and plan future learning opportunities to support children based on this knowledge.


Making Sense of Man and Sin

Making Sense of Man and Sin

Author: Wayne A. Grudem

Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 031049379X

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With clear writing—technical terms kept to a minimum—and a contemporary approach, emphasizing how each doctrine should be understood and applied by present-day Christians, Making Sense of Man and Sin explores how mankind is distorted, but not lost, through sin and is renewed through redemption in Christ.Topics include but are not limited to the creation of male and female, including harmonious personal relationships, equality in personhood and importance, and difference in role and authority; equality and differences in the Trinity; the essential nature of man; and our inherited guilt and corruption because of Adam’s sin.Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of Man and Sin helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians.