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Throwing caution to the wind at a dangerous time, John Steward gathered a handful of Rwandans and together they dreamed of ways to heal the wounds of genocide and war. The vibrancy of this group drew others into a radical circle for change which silently spread outwards. John made 19 return visits to Rwanda to support and mentor these local warriors for peace. Now he reveals an inspiring story of some of the dozens of people who are being transformed from haters to healers, from bringers of violence to makers of peace.

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Assessment of the impact of theological education has always been a challenge. In a pluralistic world where graduates are ministering in greatly varying contexts and cultures, theological education has to be context sensitive and relevant. It is no longer enough to ensure that students have mastered core theological concepts and truths, have biblical knowledge, and some basic ministry skills. The impact of a theological institution is measured by the effectiveness of their graduates in their specific ministry contexts. Therefore the theological curriculum has to be connected with the contexts of the graduates. Theological institutions need to be clear as to what they hope to accomplish and this will determine the model of theological training that they use. This book explores various models of theological education, as well as identifying steps in the logical sequence of connecting curriculum with context.

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В учебно-практическом пособии рассматриваются специфика маркетинга услуг гостеприимства и туризма, особенности маркетинговой среды предприятий сферы услуг, маркетинговые стратегии международных и национальных туристических организаций, поведение потребителей товаров и услуг, сегментация рынка, продуктовая, ценовая и коммуникативная политика предприятий индустрии гостеприимства и туризма. В каждом разделе даны контрольные вопросы и вопросы для самопроверки, задания для самостоятельной работы, практические задания в виде тестов, расчетных задач, позволяющие оценить знание теоретического материала; кроссворды для усвоения основных терминов, а также ситуационные задачи. Для студентов бакалавриата, обучающихся по направлениям подготовки «Туризм», «Гостиничное дело», «Экономика» и «Менеджмент».

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&quot;What Do The Letters In Your Name Say About You? &quot;...... is a concise, yet comprehensive study of the letters in the Alphabet A-Z. Specifically, the author introduces to you the shape and function of letters in nature and how the letters in your name affect your personality and character. This is because your name is your nature and your name is a description of you. Remember, your name is all about you.<br><br>When you think about the names of some well-known people What comes to your mind? Is it their chosen field of accomplishments? Well, the book contains Mini-Sound analyses of uncanny accuracy that describes the sounds inside of the names of Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey. Even the sounds in the names of Barbara Streisand and Kobe Bryant really helps the reader to see how the letters and sounds in their names influenced their successes in their chosen fields.<br><br>The good thing about the book is that you can use it as a reference book to learn about children, family, friends, co &ndash;workers. Ever wonder why the same things seem to keep happening to you? Well, the book is what you have been looking for&ndash;– because it will help you learn so much about the letters in your name and how they have shaped your life&#39;s choices.

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&quot;Over the long run, superior performance depends on superior learning.&quot;<br><br>You need results from a workforce that is knowledgeable, flexible, efficient, and resilient. Are you and your employees continuously learning and transforming yourselves to solve new problems and achieve new goals? Or are you less than satisfied with the learning and performance of your staff? This practical report, researched by a special task force of high-powered executives organized by the US Human Resource Development Council, shows you how to efficiently achieve the people results you wish you had last week.

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What are we not seeing?
Our naked eyes see only a thin sliver of reality. We are blind in comparison to the X-rays that peer through skin, and the animals that can see in infrared or ultraviolet or with 360-degree vision.
In The Reality Bubble, Ziya Tong illuminates this hidden world and takes us on a journey to examine ten of humanity’s biggest blind spots. What she reveals is not on the things we didn’t evolve to see but, more dangerously, the blindness of modern society. Fast-paced, utterly fascinating and deeply humane, this vitally important book gives voice to the sense we’ve all had – that there is more to the world than meets the eye.

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A Guardian Best Book of 2014 A 2014 Brain Pickings Best Book on Psychology, Philosophy, and How to Live Meaningfully
Why is it hard to fall asleep the night before an important meeting? Or be charming and relaxed on a first date? What is it about a comedian whose jokes fall flat or an athlete who chokes?
What if, contrary to what we have long been told, spontaneity – not striving – is the answer to success? Through stories of mythical creatures and drunken cart riders, jazz musicians and Japanese motorcycle gangs, Slingerland effortlessly blends Eastern thought and cutting-edge science to show us how we can embody a spontaneous way of being and live more fulfilling lives.

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The con artist: from Bernie Madoff to Clark Rockefeller to Lance Armstrong. How do they get away with it? And what keeps us falling for them, over and over again? In The Confidence Game, Maria Konnikova investigates the psychological principles that underlie each stage of the swindle, from the put-up all the way to the fix, and how we can train ourselves to spot a story that isn't all it seems.

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This book analyzes the evolution of Russian military thought and how Russia's current thinking about war is reflected in recent crises. While other books describe current Russian practice, Oscar Jonsson provides the long view to show how Russian military strategic thinking has developed from the Bolshevik Revolution to the present. He closely examines Russian primary sources including security doctrines and the writings and statements of Russian military theorists and political elites. What Jonsson reveals is that Russia's conception of the very nature of war is now changing, as Russian elites see information warfare and political subversion as the most important ways to conduct contemporary war. Since information warfare and political subversion are below the traditional threshold of armed violence, this has blurred the boundaries between war and peace. Jonsson also finds that Russian leaders have, particularly since 2011/12, considered themselves to be at war with the United States and its allies, albeit with non-violent means. This book provides much needed context and analysis to be able to understand recent Russian interventions in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, how to deter Russia on the eastern borders of NATO, and how the West must also learn to avoid inadvertent escalation.

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The story of Compaq is well-known: Three ex-Texas Instruments managers founded Compaq with modest venture funding. Just four years later, Compaq was on the Fortune 500 list, and, two years after that, they had exceeded $1 billion in annual revenue. No company had ever achieved these milestones so rapidly.But few know the story behind the story. In 1982, when Compaq was founded, there was no software standardization, so every brand of personal computer required its own unique application software. Just eight years later, compatibility with the open PC standard had become ubiquitous, and it has continued to be for over two decades.This didn&#8217;t happen by accident. Cofounder and then CEO Rod Canion and his team made a series of risky and daring decisions&#151;often facing criticism and incredulity&#151;that allowed the open PC standard marketplace to thrive and the incredible benefits of open computing to be realized.A never-before-published insider account of Compaq&#8217;s extraordinary strategies and decisions, Open provides valuable lessons in leadership in times of crisis, management decision-making under the pressure of extraordinary growth, and the power of a unique, pervasive culture.Open tells the incredible story of Compaq&#8217;s meteoric rise from humble beginnings to become the PC industry leader in just over a decade. Along the way, Compaq helped change the face of computing while establishing the foundation for today&#8217;s world of tablets and smart phones.

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