Thiagi's 100 Favorite Gamesis an exciting new resource from Sivasailam "Thiagi" Thiagarajan, who is acknowledged as the world’s foremost authority on interactive learning. This is a first-of-its-kind collection that represents game play at its very best. Thiagi offers the "how-to" and the "lowdown" on his all-time favorite games. With this resource, you’ll never be stuck for a fun, innovative, and effective activity. Thiagi’s 100 Favorite Games can be used to: Illustrate concepts Aid learning transfer Improve team work Build critical skills in any training event Energize meetings Or us as icebreakers, or openers and closers to a formal training session 作者简介：Sivasailam "Thiagi" Thiagarajan, Ph.D., is Resident Mad Scientist at the Thiagi Group, a Bloomington, Indiana–based organization with the mission of helping people improve their performance effectively and enjoyably. Thiagarajan has published forty books, one hundred and twenty games and simulatio

BLACK STARSMeet the black religious leaders who helpedshape the African American experience--from colonial to modern times、 Absalom Jones、 Richard Allen、 Jarena Lee、Lemuel Haynes、 Peter Williams Sr.、 Peter Williams Jr.、 John Marrant、 Denmark Vesey、 Sojourner Truth、 Nat Turner、 Maria tewart、 John Jasper、 Alexander Crummell、 Henry Highland Garnett、 Henry McNeal Turner、 Richard Henry Boyd、 Bishop C. M. "Sweet Daddy" Grace、 Vernon Johns、 Elijah Muhammad、 Howard Thurman、 Adam Clayton Powell Jr.、 Joseph E. Lowery、 Malcolm X、 Martin Luther King Jr.、 Andrew J. Young、 James L. Bevel、 John Lewis、 Prathia Hall Wynn、 Jesse L. Jackson、 Vashti Murphy McKenzie、 Fredrick J. Streets、 Al Sharpton、 Renita J. Weems、 T. D. Jakes .

An account by the first commandant at the Auschwitzconcentration camp who was later executed for his wartimeactivities shares insights into his early childhood, his ascentthrough the ranks of the SS and his oversight of the camp'satrocities and mass killings. 15,000 first printing.

Over the last decade there has been a resurgence of writing onthe Trinity, indicating a renewal of ideas and debate concerningthis key element of Christian theology. This introductionchallenges the standard account of a decline and revival inTrinitarian theology, taking into account recent, alternativereadings of the theological tradition by Lewis Ayres and MichelBarnes amongst other scholars. By clearly analysing the scope ofthese new approaches, the authors establish the importance of aconsidered understanding of the Trinity, resisting the notion ofseparating faith and reason and identifying theology's link tospirituality. Their account also eschews the easy stereotypes ofWestern Christianity's supposedly more Unitarian approach asopposed to the more Trinitarian view of the East. Offering anoverview of the main people and themes in Trinitarian theology pastand present, this book thus provides an accessible, comprehensiveguide for students and scholars alike.

The year 2010 is the Chinese Year of the Tiger -- what will this mean for you? This complete guide contains all the predictions you will need to take you into the year ahead -- a year which offers great hope, advancement and opportunity. The ancient art of Chinese astrology, which predates the Western zodiac, is a detailed system of divination that has been in use in the Orient for thousands of years. The depth of its wisdom and the accuracy of its character analysis and prediction has caught the imagination of the Western world in recent years and led to a rapid rise in its popularity. This popular and enlightening bestselling guide -- now in its 21st year -- includes: / Everything you need to know about the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac / An explanation of the Five Elements: metal, water, wood, fire and earth, and which one governs your sign / Individual predictions to help you find love, luck and success / What the Year of the Tiger has in store for you, your family, your loved ones and friends.

Shamans are an integral part of communal religious traditions,professionals who make use of personal supernatural experiences,especially trance, as a resource for the wider community's physicaland spiritual well-being. This Introduction surveys research on thetopic of shamanism around the world, detailing the archaeology andearliest development of shamanic traditions as well as theirscientific 'discovery' in the context of eighteenth and nineteenthcentury colonization in Siberia, the Americas, and Asia. Itexplores the beliefs and rituals typical of shamanic traditions, aswell as the roles of shamans within their communities. It alsosurveys the variety of techniques used by shamans cross-culturally,including music, entheogens, material culture and verbalperformance. The final chapters examine attempts to suppress oreradicate shamanic traditions, the revitalization of shamanism inpostcolonial situations, and the development of new forms ofshamanism within new cultural and social contexts.

Who were the Twelve Tribes? What actually happened at the LastSupper? Many people are familiar with the Bible, but few have readit in depth let alone in its entirety. Reverend Doctor MichaelHinton bridges the gap with this pocket-sized, modern summary,distilling the essential elements from Creation to Revelation intoan accessible page-turner for today's time-pressed reader. Aninstant best-seller in Great Britain and translated into manylanguages, this 100-minute read covers all of the decisive momentsand influential characters in short, straightforward chapters. Thisnew way of looking at the Bible and the story of Christianity isthe perfect companion for the airplane, bedtime, or the dailycommute.

The book's insightful and clearly written introduction treats such subjects as the longevity and ecumenicity of the psalms, their Near Eastern background, the Hebrew text and ancient versions, their music, their strophic structure, their literary genre, their theology, and their relation to the New Testament. In the commentary itself Terrien freshly elucidates the theological significance of these collected poems by putting readers in touch with the formal versatility and religious passion of the psalmists themselves. While Terrien always engages in scientific exegesis before drawing theological conclusions, he is careful to allow full expression to the theological and, especially, the doxological voice of these unmatched spiritual songs. The result is a commentary that provides a link between the archaic language of Psalms and the intellectual demands of modern thinking and spirituality. Throughout his exposition Terrien shows great respect for the scribal testimony of the Jewish tradition, especi

Packed with new supplementary materials, each Scofield Study Bible is durable and made to withstand daily use. Each bible includes a presentation page for gift giving, a full-color map section, and attractive binding in a variety of styles tailored to any occasion. Clean, clear text and annotations are laid out in an easy-to-read format, making this the perfect bible for personal study and gift-giving. This edition combines the renowned Scofield study notes and reference system with the New King James Version, one of the most popular modern Bible translations available. But that's not all: The fruit of Dr. C. I. Scofield's thoughtful annotations have been augmented (not revised) to broaden modern readers' understanding of the *ure. Enhanced book introductions, accurate in-text maps, authoritative full color maps, and page bottom notes place the biblical text in its fullest political, historical and geographical context. * An exclusive, subject-based topical chain refe

A scientific opinion is one which there is some reason to believe is true; an unscientific opinion is one which is held for some reason other than its probable truth. –Bertrand Russell --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. xploring the nature and scope of scientific knowledge, the increased power of nature that science affords and the changes in the lives of human beings that result from new forms of science, this is an insightful and accessible work that sees Russell at his very best. 作者简介： Bertrand Russell's many books include his Autobiography (2000) and Sceptical Essays (1998), both available from Routledge.

Regarded by Susan Sontag as "one of the most uncompromising and troubling witnesses to the modern travail of the spirit," Weil grips the moral imagination as few others before or since.

For the first time in history,many millions of people want nothing to do with God．In the past，individuals went to great lengths to experience a sacred reality that they described as God，Brahman,Nirvana or Dao；indeed religion has been one of the defining characteristics of homo sapiens．But nOW militant atheists preach a gospel of godlessness with the zeal of Christian missionaries in the age of faith and they find a large and eager audience．How has this come about? Karen Armstrong argues that，historically,atheism has rarely been a denial of the sacred itself but instead has nearlv always reiected a particular conception of God．During the modern period，the Christians of the West developed a theology that was radically different from that of the pre—modern age．Tracing the history of faith from the Palaeolithic era tO the present，Armstrong shows that until recently science and religion were not at war with each otheL But science has changed the conversation．The meaning of words suc

Midgley exposes the illogical logic of poor doctrines that shelter themselves behind the prestige of science. Always at home when taking on the high priests of evolutionary theory - Dawkins, Wilson and their acolytes - she has described evolution as "the creation-myth of our age". In "Evolution As A Religion" she examines how science comes to be used as a substitute for religion and points out how badly that role distorts it. Her argument is insightful - a lively indictment of these misuses of science.

The game of Chinese Chess (called "Elephant Chess" in China) hasbeen played for centuries, and is one of the most popular boardgames in the world. In Chinese Chess, author H. T. Lau explains thegame's fundamentals--the rules, the board, and the basic moves andvalues of pieces--with clear examples and over 170 diagrams. Once he's covered the basics, Lau introducesbasic tactics, methods for escaping difficult posi-tions, andcunning strategies for winning. The book also includes eighty mid- and end-gameexercises designed to sharpen playing skills, and concludes withtwo appendixes devoted to the elegantly constructed games found inThe Secret Inside the Orange and The Plum-Blossom Meter, two classic seventeenth-century works about Chinese Chess.

After originating in India around the fifth century BC andspreading throughout Asia, Buddhism is now a major world religionattracting more and more followers. This beautifully illustratedtitle - part of a new series celebrating philosophies andcivilizations of the world - explores the enlightened message ofBuddhism, from Theravada and Mahayana, to Tibetan and Zen.

Until now, a comprehensive book on Chinese mahjong forEnglish-speaking readers did not exist. Finally, The Book ofMahjong meets that long-sought need, as author Amy Lo, inconsultation with many master players of different forms ofmahjong, offers the most complete mahjong guide ever. Itincludes: * Over 160 full-color instructive photographs * Instruction on authentic Chinese mahjong, as well as theCantonese, Shanghai, and 12-tile versions of the game * An explanation of rituals and rules only the most experiencedplayers know * A mahjong guide for all skill levels, from beginners to pros