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What does it cost to follow Jesus? For these men and women, the answer was clear. They were ready to give witness to Christ in the face of intense persecution, even if it cost them their lives. From the stoning of Stephen to Nigerian Christians persecuted by Boko Haram today, these stories from around the world and through the ages will inspire greater faithfulness to the way of Jesus, reminding us what costly discipleship looks like in any age. Since the birth of Christianity, the church has commemorated those who suffered for their faith in Christ. In the Anabaptist tradition especially, stories of the boldness and steadfastness of early Christian and Reformation-era martyrs have been handed down from one generation to the next through books such as Thieleman van Braght’s Martyrs Mirror (1660). Yet the stories of more recent Christian witnesses are often unknown. Bearing Witness tells the stories of early Christian martyrs Stephen, Polycarp, Justin, Agathonica, Papylus, Carpus, Perpetua, Tharacus, Probus, Andronicus, and Marcellus, followed by radical reformers Jan Hus, Michael and Margaretha Sattler, Weynken Claes, William Tyndale, Jakob and Katharina Hutter, Anna Janz, Dirk Willems. But the bulk of the book focuses on little-known modern witness including Veronika Löhans, Jacob Hochstetler, Gnadenhütten, Joseph and Michael Hofer, Emanuel Swartzendruber, Regina Rosenberg, Eberhard and Emmy Arnold, Johann Kornelius Martens, Ahn Ei Sook, Jakob Rempel, Clarence Jordan, Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, Tulio Pedraza, Stanimir Katanic, Samuel Kakesa, Kasai Kapata, Meserete Kristos Church, Sarah Corson, Alexander Men, José Chuquín, Norman Tattersall, Katherine Wu, and Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria.This book is part of the Bearing Witness Stories Project, a collaborative story-gathering project involving Anabaptist believers from many different traditions.

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In an unprecedented interreligious conference in November 2014, Pope Francis and four hundred religious leaders and scholars from around the world met in Rome to explore what their diverse faiths teach about marriage and “the complementarity of man and woman.” This book contains the most representative presentations at that closely followed event, Humanum: An International Interreligious Colloquium, which included Catholic, Evangelical, Anglican, Pentecostal, Eastern Orthodox, Anabaptist, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, Jain, Buddhist, and Hindu delegates. Contributors bring the wisdom of their various faiths and cultures to bear on this timely issue, examining, celebrating, and illustrating the natural union of man and woman in marriage as a universal cornerstone of healthy families, communities and societies. With broad global representation, Not Just Good, but Beautiful uses fresh language and images to highlight the beauty and benefits of marriage. Contributors do not represent political parties, but speak from their religious, intellectual, and cultural knowledge and experiences.

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The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Business and Management Research Methods  provides a state-of–the art overview of qualitative research methods in the business and management field. Bringing together a team of leading international researchers, the chapters offer a comprehensive overview of the key methods and challenges encountered when undertaking qualitative research in the field. The chapters have been arranged into three thematic parts: Part One examines a broad spectrum of contemporary methods, from autoethnography and discourse analysis, to shadowing and thematic analysis. Part Two presents an overview of key visual methods , such as photographs, drawing, video and web images. Part Three explores methodological developments , including aesthetics and smell, fuzzy set comparative analysis, and beyond.

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The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Business and Management Research Methods  provides a state-of–the art overview of qualitative research methods in the business and management field. Bringing together a team of leading international researchers, the chapters offer a comprehensive overview of the history and traditions that underpin qualitative research in the field. The chapters in this volume have been arranged into four thematic parts: Part One explores the  i nflu e ntial traditions  underpinning qualitative research, such as positivism, interpretivism, pragmatism, constructionism and beyond. Part Two looks at   r esearch designs, covering  ethnography, field research, action research, case studies, process and practice methodologies. Part Three focusses on the researcher : examining issues such as  positionality, reflexivity, ethics, gender and intersectionality. Part Four examines challenges  relating to research design, access and departure, choosing participants and more.

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One of our bestselling handbooks,&nbsp;<strong>The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research in Psychology</strong>, is back for a second edition. Since the first edition qualitative research in psychology has been transformed. Responding to this, existing chapters have been updated, and three new chapters introduced on Thematic Analysis, Interpretation and Netnography. With a focus on methodological progress throughout, the chapters are organised into three sections:<br /> <br /> <strong>Section One: Methods</strong><strong><br /> <strong>Section Two: Perspectives and Techniques</strong><br /> <strong>Section Three: Applications</strong></strong><br /> <br /> In the field of psychology and beyond, this handbook will constitute a valuable resource for both experienced qualitative researchers and novices for many years to come.<br />

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Whether you are a patient, family member, or doctor, this book will help you understand the history of baclofen’s use, current research on its use to treat alcohol use disorders, and whether it might be a viable option for your life or practice.

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This collection of 42 first-person accounts about backpacking in Europe will awaken a taste for adventure in those who have yet to travel, and bring back memories for those who have. Romance, surprise, discovery and wisdom all bubble through these authors&#8217; riveting pieces.– Find a surprise romance in the fresh sea air of Cinque Terre- Dance the flamenco in Granada or sleep beneath the stars on a Barcelona beach- Sneak past Vatican guards to see Michaelangelo's Pieta- Lose your wallet, your passport, your entire pack&#151;or maybe just your old ways of thinkingIf you&#8217;ve ever wanted to backpack or study abroad in Europe…If you want to relive your adventures…If you love good travel writing…Then sit back and enjoy Europe on a Budget &#150; and feel your love for travel come alive in this one-of-a-kind collection of unique travel tales.

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Published annually since 1972, the Historic Documents series has made primary source research easy by presenting excerpts from documents on the important events of each year for the United States and the World. Each volume pairs original background narratives with well over 100 documents to chronicle the major events of the year, from official reports and surveys to speeches from leaders and opinion makers, to court cases, legislation, testimony, and much more. Historic Documents is renowned for the well-written and informative background, history, and context it provides for each document. Each volume begins with an insightful essay that sets the year&rsquo;s events in context, and each document or group of documents is preceded by a comprehensive introduction that provides background information on the event. Full-source citations are provided. Readers have easy access to material through a detailed, thematic table of contents, and each event includes references to related coverage and documents from the last ten editions of the series. Events covered in the 2018 Edition include: Historic U.S. and South Korean diplomatic advances with North Korea Investigation of Russian influence in U.S. elections Chinese constitutional changes granting presidential terms for life March for Our Lives and gun control demonstrations Changes to U.S. immigration and trade policies Legalization of marijuana in Canada Resignation of Australian prime minister Pope declares death penalty inadmissible Volumes in this series dating back to 1972 are available as online editions on SAGE Knowledge.

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Unique new addition to a successful genre:&nbsp; You've Goat This&nbsp; joins a genre of animal humor books with wild sales appeal. From classics that continue to sell, like Sorry I Barfed In Your Bed (Andrews McMeel, 2013), which has sold 6000 copies in each of the past two years, to The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy (HarperCollins, 2018), which has sold 28,570 copies RTD, to new releases like the Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America (Chronicle, 2019), which has sold over 13,000 copies in the past four months. 200 vibrant color photos from a partner whose Instagram has 38,000 followers and whose Facebook has 20,000 followers : Through a partnership with Goats Gone Grazing Acres, 200 smile-inducing photos are throughout. Because of their heartwarming photos, Goats Gone Grazing has attracted media attention and followers from around the world.&nbsp; Laugh-out-loud photos with genuine advice and words of wisdom! &nbsp;Each image visually delights and the book has the best inspirational quotes, which were carefully sourced&mdash;coming from sources such as the brilliant Betty White and ancient Chinese proverbs. Point-of-purchase impulse appeal: &nbsp;At an affordable price, the book is perfect for counter displays and last-minute add-ons when you need something to brighten your day. Far too few goat books! &nbsp;Goats are the best farm animals&mdash;cuddly, playful, hilarious, and helpful, and yet there are far too few books about them on the market! This book gives a window into their world.

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