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John Amos Comenius, a 17th-century theologian and reformer, had so great an influence on Western schooling that he has been called the father of modern education. To this day he remains one of the most influential and fascinating thinkers in the history of education. In this concise introduction to the work of Comenius, Dr. David Smith sketches some of Comenius's central ideas, pointing to several important themes that summarize Comenius's tireless work for educational reform. Listeners will discover that amongst the literally hundreds of works Comenius wrote in Czech and Latin, many of which are lost to us today, he created one of the world's most successful children's books; suggested that learning should resemble gardening; and proposed that joy, piety, and harmony are central to the education of children.

Speculate on the future direction of videokingonline and the broader online video streaming industry, including potential innovations in technology, shifts in consumer behavior, and emerging competition.

I have many dear friends whose youthful experience in the church was fraught with anxiety over “I’ll never be good enough” and the warning that nineteen out of twenty kids are doomed to stay forever out of heaven. Okay, you too? On the cusp of college graduation and my new gig as a teacher in an Adventist school, two rescuing lifeboats floated my way. I began reading stuff by C. S. Lewis and also a pastor named Morris Venden – ironically my mom’s cousin!

Unscripted musings on business life, leadership, creativity, transformation and all the myriad of other work-life events that get in the way of a good night's sleep. The Squid of Despair is a conceptual summation of what can go wrong, and often does, with mind-mapping or other creative techniques. Born out of an idea for a book back in 2010, David and Peter have now made this mythical beast rise once again, phoenix like (from under the ocean waves, so a bit soggy probably), to explore all matters relating to 'business life, leadership, creativity, transformation and all the myriad of other ...

From the back cover of the 1953 edition: Take a brutally beaten body, a lonely spot on Montreal’s famous mountain, and a buxum brunette whose embrace brings treachery. Add a large dose of vicious gang warfare and a slice of underworld life. Mix these ingredients well and you have a large helping of spicy, fast-paced adventure.

Katrina Saxby wasn’t even planning to trade her on-track academic life at Pacific Union College for a year in northern Thailand. But the call of God was clear and so she said yes. Now she’s got to teach English, start up a high school choir, launch the newsletter, be a substitute preacher when a bus breaks down, dispense dating advice to teenage girls, and fret about the growing reality that one of the Thai teachers might be falling in love with her.

www.men4bibleintegrity.com We are a group of Christian Men from Gulf Coast Church of Christ in Fort Myers, Florida. We are spreading the love of Jesus through teaching the Bible is the written Word of God. The Bible was composed over a 1,500 year period, written over 3 continents (Asia, African, Europe) by over 40 different authors. There are 66 books in the Bible. The Bible was completed over 2,000 years ago when the Apostle John composed the Book of Revelation, approximately 60 years after the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. www.gulfcoastchurch.com

Here in "Of Fleeces and Faith," I have a great time exploring from the fascinating Old Testament story of Gideon and his tiny little band of 300 warriors. He asked for a sign; in fact, he asked for three of them! God said yes, but is that the best way for a follower of heaven to proceed? Always wanting more proof, more proof, more more more?

A mentally strong person is someone who is said to effectively handle challenges, stressors, or pressures. What makes a difference and elevates average individuals to exceptionalism and perfection is the focus and the inner strength to keep going forward. All of these characteristics help and make people mentally strong individuals. This step-by-step practical guide includes everyday tools and techniques to improve your memory, gain emotional intelligence, reprogram your subconscious mind, and develop superior mental toughness. 

The Basics of Beginning Leatherwork is a practical guide that will start you off right. This book shares simple yet practical knowledge which covers all the essential items needed for someone to get into leatherworking. The handbook is suited to new leatherworkers and hobbyists wanting to expand into a cottage business. Get this guide now to make your leatherworking dreams a reality.  

Once described as rugby’s answer to Ant & Dec, David Flatman and Mark Durden-Smith are the oddest of odd couples. Now this hugely popular rugby broadcasting double act have turned to dissecting and celebrating rugby union in audiobook form. And, as you’d expect, it’s a brilliant combination of in-depth knowledge and hilarious stories.

At a time when Edwardian Britain seemed a golden place, basking in its imperial glory, Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen and his wife, Belle, lived among the suburban villas of North London, renting a house at 39 Hilldrop Crescent. After supper on 31st January 1910, their friends went home and Crippen killed Belle with poison, dismembered her body and buried some of her remains beneath the brick floor of the coal cellar. Crippen never admitted killing his wife and took the secrets of the crime with him when he was hanged, following his conviction for murder.

F Is for Fear, the sixth book in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. In this audio, you will find a collection of 13 nightmarish tales from some of the most talented independent writers on the scene today. From spiders to snakes to things that dwell in the dark, F Is for Fear contains a variety of phobia-inducing stories that will set your heart racing.

It Came From the Darkness is a unique collection of drabbles (stories of 100 words exactly) and artwork, compiled by Red Cape Publishing and Philip Rogers 101 PR in aid of the Max the Brave Fund. A huge number of horror writers, poets, artists, and film makers have come together to support the cause and offer the listener something special. Each piece of writing begins with the same five words, but the stories themselves are all wonderfully varied. So dig in, take each tale one bloody bite at a time, and beware of what comes from the darkness. 

Regardless of your current relationship with crystals, Power Crystals for Beginners offers you everything needed to become much more experienced on this exciting subject and able to capitalize on the incredible healing potential that they possess. What sets this guide apart from others is that it is simple to follow, easy to listen to, but also extremely informative.

D Is for Demons is the fourth book in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. You will find a collection of 13 terrifying stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today. From the disturbing to the humorous, from the gruesome to the psychological, D Is for Demons contains a range of unsettling stories that will make you sleep with the lights on!

Black Athlete White Athlete is a thought-provoking and insightful book that helps individuals clearly understand the situations that they are currently experiencing. This book provides solutions to overcome challenges in the various areas of life. This book also helps to enlighten, inspire, and nurture the daily tasks needed for mental stability now and in the future.

Your life was an ultimate situation, not personal but intentional. Permitted and designed by the creator of what was to be of our life which belongs to him. Difficulties, trials, and hurt are facts of life for everyone. The Dreams of This Little Boy reveals this side of life - the misfortune of children and the pain in their rearing. The Dreams of This Little Boy will bring breakthrough and inspiration against past opposition and oppression that were opposing the healing of adults from their childhood vacancy.

May we allow the source of all created life help us as individuals who have found themselves as adults who never grew through the experiences of a broken, stolen, or painful childhood? Nightmares of a Child will help us accept the purpose and importance of our upbringing no matter what it was and to receive the absolute truth of “whatever it was, Life had to be.”

Throughout history, investing in real estate has been one of the most reliable ways to build wealth and create passive income, but the cost of real property increases the need for a careful risk/reward analysis. What you don’t know can hurt you - big time. It’s okay to be a newbie in the real estate market; everyone has to be, sometimes. In fact, your beginner status might give you a secret advantage.