Transforming Worldviews: An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change (Hiebert Paul G.)(Paperback)

Transforming Worldviews: An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change (Hiebert Paul G.)(Paperback)

In the past, changes in behavior and in belief have been leading indicators for missionaries that Christian conversion had occurred. But these alone--or even together--are insufficient for a gospel understanding of conversion. For effective biblical mission, Paul G. Hiebert argues, we must add a

Anthropological Insights for Missionaries (Hiebert Paul G.)(Paperback)

Social Cognition - Understanding People and Events (Hamilton David L.)(Paperback / softback)

Social cognition is an approach to understanding how people think about people and events. We are constantly processing information to navigate the world we live in. The authors will guide your students, using examples and up-to-date studies, through this approach; from explaining the processes

Understanding Institutional Diversity (Ostrom Elinor)(Paperback)

The analysis of how institutions are formed, how they operate and change, and how they influence behavior in society has become a major subject of inquiry in politics, sociology, and economics. A leader in applying game theory to the understanding of institutional analysis, Elinor Ostrom provides

A History of the American People (Johnson Paul)(Paperback)

Paul Johnson's prize-winning classic, A History of the American People, is an in-depth portrait of the American people covering every aspect of U.S. history--from politics to the arts.'The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures,' begins Paul Johnson's

The Fundamentals of Workplace Learning: Understanding How People Learn in Working Life (Illeris Knud)(Paperback)

Fundamentals of Workplace Learning is a comprehensive guide to how people learn in the workplace, and the issues and challenges involved. Examining the essential aspects of workplace learning and unravelling the various influences which affect the success of work-based learners, Knud Illeris

How Baking Works: Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science (Figoni Paula I.)(Paperback)

An up-to-date, comprehensive guide to understanding and applying food science to the bakeshop. The essence of baking is chemistry, and anyone who wants to be a master pastry chef must understand the principles and science that make baking work. This book explains the whys and hows of every chemical

Biogeochemistry: An Analysis of Global Change (Schlesinger W. H.)(Paperback)

Biogeochemistry: An Analysis of Global Change, Fourth Edition, considers how the basic chemical conditions of the Earth, from atmosphere to soil to seawater, have been, and are being, affected by the existence of life. Human activities in particular, from the rapid consumption of resources to the

History In Fragments - Europe in the Twentieth Century (Vinen Richard)(Paperback / softback)

* A significant contribution to our understanding of how politics affects real people, and a brilliant blend of sweeping narrative and detailed analysis: this is a major and potentially prize-winning work

Relations: An Anthropological Account (Strathern Marilyn)(Paperback)

The concept of relation holds a privileged place in how anthropologists think and write about the social and cultural lives they study. In Relations, eminent anthropologist Marilyn Strathern provides a critical account of this key concept and its usage and significance in the English-speaking

How the French Think - An Affectionate Portrait of an Intellectual People (Hazareesingh Sudhir)(Paperback / softback)

Neuroscience for Organizational Change: An Evidence-Based Practical Guide to Managing Change (Scarlett Hilary)(Paperback)

Organizational change can be unpredictable and stressful. With a better understanding of what our brains need to focus and perform at their best, organizations and leaders can increase employee engagement, productivity and welfare in such periods of uncertainty. Drawing on the latest scientific

Everyday Life and the Unconscious Mind: An Introduction to Psychoanalytic Concepts (Curtis Hannah)(Paperback)

An increasing number of people are seeking to develop an understanding of psychoanalytic concepts in order to apply them to the ordinary situations that they encounter as they go about their work, family and social lives. Some of these people are students just leaving college and going on to

Key Questions in Biodiversity: A Study and Revision Guide (Rees Paul A.)(Paperback)

An understanding of biodiversity is an important requirement of a wide range of programs of study including biology, zoology, wildlife conservation and environmental science. This book is a study and revision guide for students following such programs in which biodiversity is an important

Understanding the People Around You: An Introduction to Socionics (Filatova Ekaterina Sergeevna)(Paperback)

This book is an English-language update of the author's popular book on Jung's people types. The field of socionics is fully covered in this book; the author is one of the leading socionists in Russia/Europe. The examples and discussions are written for the everyday reader though specialists will

Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation (Hawken Paul)(Paperback)

A radically new understanding of and practical approach to climate change by noted environmentalist Paul Hawken, creator of the New York Times bestseller Drawdown The dangers of climate change and a warming world have been in the public eye for fifty years. For three decades, scientists and the

How Change Happens (Sunstein Cass R.)(Paperback)

An 'illuminating' study that reveals the different ways social change occurs--for readers of Freakonomics and Thinking, Fast and Slow (The New York Times) How does social change happen? When do social movements take off? Sexual harassment was once something that women had to endure; now a movement

Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education (Robinson Ken)(Paperback)

A revolutionary reappraisal of how to educate our children and young people by Ken Robinson, the New York Times bestselling author of The Element and Finding Your Element. Ken Robinson is one of the world's most influential voices in education, and his 2006 TED Talk on the subject is the most

Hitler's True Believers: How Ordinary People Became Nazis (Gellately Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Understanding Adolf Hitler's ideology provides insights into the mental world of an extremist politics that, over the course of the Third Reich, developed explosive energies culminating in the Second World War and the Holocaust. Too often the theories underlying National Socialism or Nazism are

Disruptive Branding: How to Win in Times of Change (Benbunan Jacob)(Paperback)

Disruptive forces have rewritten the rules of business. In an age of continuous change the strength and authenticity of brands have become more important that ever. Those organizations that can master their brand experience are able to survive disruption by disrupting themselves; companies that

Geographic Information Science and Systems (Longley Paul A.)(Paperback)

Effective use of today's powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problem-solving that underpins it. Since the first edition published over a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that support GIS usage. It has also provided

How to Rap (Edwards Paul)(Paperback / softback)

A first of its kind collection, How to Rap is an insightful and intelligent breakdown of the elements of rap for anyone wanting to learn the art form or understand the principles behind

Anne of the Island (Montgomery L. M.)(Paperback)

How horrible it is that people have to grow up and marry and change! The only change Anne is ready for is leaving Green Gables for Redmond College. As for marriage, she's waiting for the Prince Charming she imagined as a girl: someone tall and handsome, with sad eyes and a sensitive voice. So when

Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design (Montgomery Charles)(Paperback)

A globe-trotting, eye-opening exploration of how cities can--and do--make us happier people Charles Montgomery's Happy City is revolutionizing the way we think about urban life. After decades of unchecked sprawl, more people than ever are moving back to the city. Dense urban living has been