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  Faithful Disobedience - Writings...

  Wang Yi

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  Christianity Today Book Award Finalist—Missions/Global Church
  Reader's Choice Award Winner
  Throughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand how they have endured despite government pressure and cultural marginalization, we must understand both their history and their theology.
  In this volume, key writings from the house church have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers. Featured here is a manifesto by well-known pastor Wang Yi and his church, Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, to clarify their theological stance on the house church and its relationship to the Chinese government. There are also works by prominent voices such as Jin Tianming, Jin Mingri, and Sun Yi. The editors have provided introductions, notes, and a glossary to give context to each selection.
  These writings are an important body of theology historically and spiritually. Though defined by a specific set of circumstances, they have universal applications in a world where the relationship between church and state is more complicated than ever. This unique resource will be valuable to practical and political theologians as well as readers interested in international relations, political philosophy, history, and intercultural studies.

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  Illiberal Europe - Eastern...

  Leon Marc

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  Eighteen years have passed since ten countries from Central & Eastern Europe joined the European Union and more than three decades since the Berlin Wall was torn down in 1989 - but ignorance about what is popularly still called Eastern Europe is as widespread as ever. Slovenia still gets mixed up with Slovakia, the Slavs remain a mystery in a Europe apparently dominated by Romanic and Germanic nations and a country like the Czech Republic is labelled as Eastern European, although one needs to travel west to get from Vienna to Prague. 
   
  First published in 2009 under the title What's so eastern about Eastern Europe?, this book is much more than a revised and updated version of the first edition. Its presentation of the political and cultural history of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, written in an accessible language is now complemented with recent developments in the region. The new edition digs into the reasons behind the illiberal turn in Poland, Hungary and elsewhere, putting the alleged democratic backslide into the wider context of European populism. Leon Marc offers a new and fresh perspective in explaining the roots of populism and social conservativism in the region, which the book sees in a mixture of historical factors, economic conditions, the heavy burden of Communist legacy, as well as a reaction to contemporary social developments in the West. Drawing on a wide range of literature, the book calls for more sensibility to these underlying causes, critical examination of the true European values, and for a coalition of defenders of Humanism and Judeo-Christian tradition as key pillars of its identity, in order to save Europe and its liberal democracy. 
   
  This updated and expanded edition contains a brand new chapter bringing this book up to date with recent events, including Covid-19 and the Ukrainian conflict. 
   
  'Comprehensively and concisely, Leon Marc's book presents readers with vital insights into the different dimensions of our common European history and culture' - Professor Dr Jaap W. de Zwaan, Director of the Netherlands Institute of International Relations

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  Dark Psychology and Gaslighting...

  Dominique Blake

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  Unveiling the Secrets of Influence: A Guide to Healthy Persuasion and Personal Strength 
  This audiobook empowers you to navigate the world of influence with confidence. Learn to discern genuine communication from manipulative tactics, fostering healthier interactions in all areas of life. 
  You'll discover:The Art of Influence: Explore the psychology behind persuasion and how to build strong, authentic connections.Building Resilience: Develop emotional intelligence and tools to recognize and counter manipulation in relationships and the workplace.Empowerment Through Insight: Gain practical strategies to protect yourself from negative influences and foster personal growth.The Power of Self-Defense: Learn powerful mental tools to navigate challenging situations with confidence.Ethical Influence: Understand how to use influence ethically and create positive change in your surroundings. 
  This journey equips you to build a life of resilience and empowers you to contribute to a more positive and ethical environment.  
  Embark on a path of personal growth and transformation – your journey to healthy influence starts now!

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  Demystifying the Myths of the...

  MAX EDITORIAL

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  Questioning the Concepts of the Book "The Secrets of the Millionaire's Mind"Balanced approach to wealth and financial successOur world is full of literature on enrichment, prosperity and financial success. One of the most popular books on this theme is "The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind," written by T. Harv Eker, which has won the attention of countless readers in search of a more prosperous and abundant life.While it is undeniable that Eker's book has positively impacted many people, it is important to recognize that any literary work can have its specific limitations and perspectives. In this book, we will oppose some of the ideas presented in "The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" and propose a more balanced approach to wealth and financial success.Our goal is not to invalidate the principles and teachings of T. Harv Eker's book, but to stimulate a deeper reflection on the different views existing on wealth. We believe that it is essential to look at the subject of prosperity in a comprehensive and contextualised way, taking into account the multiple aspects that influence our relationship with money.Throughout this book, we will explore various topics, including the importance of long-term financial planning, the valorization of the diversity of successes, the deconstruction of limiting beliefs and the role of money in the search for happiness. We will also address social responsibility, the importance of work-life balance, investment in personal development, as well as other issues relevant to a more holistic understanding of enrichment and prosperity.Our intention is that each reader can find in this work a source of reflection, insights and inspiration to develop a healthy and conscious financial mentality. We invite you to embark on this journey with us in the search for a more open and inclusive view on money, wealth and the true meaning of financial success. We are sure that by questioning and exploring different perspectives, we will be better prepared to build a prosperous and meaningful financial future for ourselves and society as a whole. Let's get started!

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  The Fenway Effect - A Cultural...

  David Krell

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  To be a part of Red Sox Nation is to be a hopeful romantic who neither betrays loyalty nor surrenders hope in the direst of circumstances. From Bangor to Back Bay, New Englanders endure in baseball matters. And life. The team's history has intersected with the history of Boston and well beyond it, through the Curse of the Bambino, the military service of Ted Williams during World War II, and the Boston Marathon bombing. The Fenway Effect chronicles these stories and others that have built the incredible saga of the Boston Red Sox. 
   
   
   
  How did Cheers depict the passion of Boston's sports fans? Why is Narragansett beer so important to New England? What's the architectural impact of The Teammates—the statue of Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, and Dom DiMaggio outside Fenway Park? What did the Boston press really think about Red Sox owner Harry Frazee selling Babe Ruth to the Yankees? What was the origin of Fenway Park's predecessor—Huntington Avenue Grounds? 
   
   
   
  Even Yankees fans will tip their caps to the rich impact of the Red Sox on music, movies, branding, broadcasting, and more. Plus, there's a chapter focusing on the oral history of Red Sox fans, some of whom share here anecdotes that are funny, insightful, and heartwarming.

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  The Swedish Famine of 1867-1869...

  Sarah Willards

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  In the years leading up to the Swedish Famine of 1867–1869, the Kingdom of Sweden stood at a crossroads between tradition and transformation. The mid-19th century was a period of great change, with emerging industrialization in urban areas clashing with the deep-rooted agrarian lifestyle that still defined the countryside. A vast majority of Swedes lived in rural regions, relying heavily on subsistence farming and small-scale agriculture. This dependence on crop yields, particularly barley, rye, and potatoes, made the rural population extremely vulnerable to climatic changes and poor harvests. 
  Despite some gradual modernization efforts, Sweden’s agricultural systems remained underdeveloped and highly sensitive to weather conditions. Farming techniques were largely traditional, and the infrastructure for food storage and distribution was limited. There was little to cushion communities in the event of failed crops. In a nation where most people lived off what they could grow or trade locally, a single bad season could spell hardship. Several parts of the country had endured minor food shortages in prior decades, but none on the scale that would soon descend upon the nation. 
  Adding to this vulnerability were the unusual weather patterns beginning to emerge in the mid-1860s. Winters grew colder and longer, and summers were often too short or too wet for successful harvesting. These anomalies were not yet fully understood at the time, and meteorological science was in its infancy. Farmers, used to working in rhythm with the natural seasons, found themselves unprepared for the climatic disruptions that lay ahead. The winter of 1867 would prove to be particularly devastating, marking the beginning of a three-year catastrophe.

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