All Books
Recent books authored or edited by Andrews University Faculty
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Strategic Planning in Higher Education
Andrea Luxton
Texts on strategic planning are numerous, particularly in relation to the business sector, and higher education has often largely employed a business model in its own approaches to developing strategy. However, in more recent years writers have focused on the specific needs of the higher education environment in planning. This booklet seeks to capture the essence of the debates on strategy in planning, in order to provide a framework for higher education planning that will meet the best standards of practice internationally.
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A Man with a Vision. Mission: A Festschrift Honoring Russel L. Staples
Rudi Maier
[e-book] A Man with a Vision: Mission. This Festschrift is being published to honoring the 80th birthday of Dr. Russel L. Staples, a mission scholar, professor, mentor and colleague who has provided friendship and inspiration to many students who have become pastors and have gone missionaries around the world. This Festschrift has been written by some of his students, friends and colleagues who have seen his dedication and commitment to the cause of mission and the work of his church.
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Mission: A Man with a Vision: A Festchrift Honoring Russell L. Staples
Rudi Maier
Dr. Staples is a multi-talented and broadly experienced person. He operates as a pastor and preacher, churchman and administrator, scholar and teacher, theologian and missiologist, and specialist in Arminianism and Methodism. As seen by his colleagues, he is a person of wisdom and knowledge, balance and moderation, compassion and justice, integrity and forthrightness, clarity and articulateness, strength and even-temperedness, discipline and motivation, order and ease, commitment and spirituality, denominational conviction and ecumenical understanding, graciousness and urbanity, class and commonness. His depth and spirituality have deepened and broadened the faith of his peers, pupils, and parishioners.
Contributors to this Festschrift are some of Dr. Staples form students, colleagues, and friends. The editor fo the Festschrift is Rudi Maier, Associate Professor of World Mission at Andrews University. (back cover).
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Liderança: Uma Questão de Competência
Robson Moura Marinho and Jayr Figueiredo de Oliveira
O livro apresenta uma discussão aberta e informativa sobre a essência da liderança no contexto empresarial brasileiro. Trazendo à tona resultados de pesquisas recentes sobre o tema, funciona como uma ferramenta útil para a aplicação prática das competências de liderança a diferentes áreas profissionais. Dividido em 18 capítulos, o livro mostra a experiência prática de diferentes organizações, analisando as 14 competências de liderança conforme a lista adaptada da Foundation for Leadership and Learning, uma entidade norte-americana dedicada a promover o desenvolvimento de liderança por meio de pesquisa, consultoria e ensino.
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On the Farm Front The Women's Land Army in World War II
Stephanie A. Carpenter
Rosie the Riveter is an icon for women's industrial contribution to World War II, but history has largely overlooked the three million women who served on America's agricultural front. The Women's Land Army sent volunteers to farms, canneries, and dairies across the country, accounting for the majority of wartime agricultural labor. On the Farm Front tells for the first time the remarkable story of these women who worked to ensure both "Freedom from Want" at home and victory abroad. Formed in 1943 as part of the Emergency Farm Labor Program, the WLA placed its workers in areas where American farmers urgently needed assistance. Many farmers in even the most desperate areas, however, initially opposed women working their land. Rural administrators in the Midwest and the South yielded to necessity and employed several hundred thousand women as farm laborers by the end of the war, but those in the Great Plains and eastern Rocky Mountains remained hesitant, suffering serious agricultural and financial losses as a consequence. Carpenter reveals for the first time how the WLA revolutionized the national view of farming. By accepting all available women as agricultural workers, farmers abandoned traditional labor and stereotypical social practices. When the WLA officially disbanded in 1945, many of its women chose to remain in their agricultural jobs rather than return to a full-time home life or prewar employment. On the Farm Front illuminates the Women's Land Army's unique contribution to prosperity and victory, showing how this landmark organization changed the role of women in American society. (Publisher)
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The Cosmic Battle for Planet Earth : Essays in Honor of Norman R. Gulley
Jiri Moskala and Ron Du Preez
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From Hadeland, Norway to Greenwood Township, Vernon County, Wisconsin and Beyond: The Story of Truls Erikson Western and Gudbjor Olsdatter Malkjaernseiet in America: Their Ancestors and Descendents
Lawrence W. Onsager
The Western family emigrated from the district of Hadeland, Christians (present Oppland) County, Norway. From there they went to Greenwood Township in Vernon County, Wisconsin and Henrietta Township in Richland County, Wisconsin. About 1900, various members of the family moved to Juneau County and the Stanley area in Chippewa and Clark counties. This book documents the story of the family through the fourth generation.
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Heir to the Fathers John Quincy Adams and the Spirit of Constitutional Government
Gary V. Wood
In Heir to the Fathers, author Gary V. Wood examines the ideas that guided John Quincy Adams throughout his political career. For Wood, it is Adams' understanding of The Constitution of the United States that foregrounds a crucial link between the principles laid-forth in The Declaration of Independence and the original intent of the Framers of The Constitution. Heir to the Fathers traces this link through an examination of Adams' celebrated essay, Jubilee of the Constitution and, most significantly, through his defense of a group of Africans who mutinied aboard the slave ship Amistad. The contradictory relationship between what is stated The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution and the treatment of African slaves has been a persistent problem in any attempt to understand the legacy of freedom in the United States. Adams' argument before the Supreme Court, based on his interpretation of constitutional law, is an example of how this unique political mind comes to terms with this contradiction without abandoning the spirit of America's founding principles. Wood's discussion of Adams' political and intellectual life invites readers to reexamination the principles upon which the United States of America was founded. Heir to the Fathers is a salient addition to the study of constitutional law and history and American political thought. (Publisher)
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As We Set Forth: Battle Creek College & Emmanuel Missionary College
Meredith Jones-Gray
History of the forerunners of Andrews University
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Back to Revelation-Inspiration: Searching for the Cognitive Foundation of Christian Theology in a Postmodern World
Fernando Canale
In Back to Revelation-Inspiration, Fernando L. Canale, analyzes the two main ways in which Christianity has understood the origin of biblical knowledge. Canale proposes a way to overcome them by suggesting a new model of understanding that maximizes their strengths and avoids their weaknesses. By allowing us to see and use biblical knowledge in a new light, the new model uncovers a new foundation for theological knowledge. (Publisher description)
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Doing Science Learning Life: Activities with Spiritual Lessons
Clifton Keller
Science Fun for You and Your Children
The author claims that many students are afraid of college level math and science courses and give up on lifelong dreams. However by getting involved with activities related to science, rather than memorizing facts, some decide to “bite the bullet” and take advanced studies. As a teacher, he learned the processes learned along the way are more important than the facts. For that reason, the book is centered on a dozen process skills such as Observing, Measuring, Classifying, Communicating, etc. Piaget assumed: “Children build on THEIR own knowledge based on THEIR own experiences.”
The first three editions of the book were entitled “Science Activities for Christian Children.” The book is valuable for Parents and others who desire to make science education enjoyable with great “take-aways.” Each activity includes Materials, Procedures, and suggested Objectives, Spiritual Lessons and Bible Texts that open “teachable moments” that combine faith and learning.
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Hesban 06: Tell Hesban and Vicinity in the Iron Age
Paul J. Ray Jr.
"This volume presents a layer-by-layer account of the discoveries from the six Iron Age strata (12th through 5th centuries B.C.) at Tell Hesban, Jordan, with regional survey data from its immediate vicinity. Discoveries are interpreted in light of cultural, ethnological, and natural-science data as well as historical events. Implications of these finds for an understanding of the history of the biblical tribe of Reuben and the tribal kingdoms of Ammon and Moab are also examined. It includes a summary of the site and the surrounding region during the Late Bronze Age and Hellenistic periods as well as a chapter on the history of the excavation methodology of the Heshbon Expedition. There are numerous plans, photographs and pottery plates. The ceramic discussion compares the pottery of Tell Hesban with similar Iron Age forms found elsewhere in the Levant. The volume includes appendices of all loci, objects and faunal remains found in the Iron Age strata. An index is provided." AU Press catalogue
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Madaba Plains Project 4: The 1992 Season at Tall al-'Umayri and Subsequent Studies
Larry G. Herr editor, Douglas R. Clark editor, Lawrence T. Geraty editor, Randall W. Younker editor, and Oystein Sakara LaBianca editor
"The fourth volume of the Madaba Plains Project series entitled Madaba Plains Project 'Umayri 4: The 1992 Season at Tall al-'Umayri and Subsequent Studies. ... This volume is dedicated to His Royal Highness Prince El-Hassan bin Talal of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan whose long-standing support of archaeology in Jordan has earned both admiration and deep respect. The field reports examine the Iron II/Persian Administrative Complex (Ch. 3), Western Defense System (Ch. 4), the Lower Southern Terrace (Ch. 5) and the Eastern Shelf (Ch. 6). These include stratigraphic information, section drawings and pottery plates. Detailed photographs and line drawings make the identification of the excavation phases clear. The pottery discussion compares the 'Umayri ceramics with other similar forms from MB II to Late Iron II/Persian found elsewhere in the Levant. The variety of objects found at 'Umayri show the diversity of human activity throughout the periods represented. These objects are presented in the preliminary report, along with other articles on the clay figurines, the reexamination of Cylinder Seal No. 3021 and two unique inscriptions." AU Press catalogue
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Altar Call
Roy Gane
To many people who believe that Christ is coming again, his absence of almost 2,000 years is a mystery. But Altar Call explores ways to become acquainted with what he is doing in the control center of the universe. Through learning about Christ's ministry from the sanctuary services recorded in the Bible, we can enjoy interaction with him, experience his transforming power, and have confidence that we are at peace with God. Questions addressed in the book include: When you sin, do you have assurance that you are saved? How can you live a holy life? Why are you saved by grace through faith but judged by works? When does God's judgment begin and how does it affect your spiritual experience? What does God expect of you now?
Although Altar Call is based on nearly two decades of scholarly work, several features make it easy and enjoyable to read: (1) Clear language, many illustrations (humorous at times), some diagrams, and a study guide. (2) Direct encounter with the Bible itself. (3) Connects fresh scholarship with practical spirituality. (4) Explains step by step, without assuming that the reader begins with knowledge of the topic. (5) Forthrightly deals with highly controversial issues and challenges common assumptions, but in a positive way.
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A Arte de Pregar: A Comunicação na Homilética
Robson Moura Marinho
Os fundamentos da oratória aplicados à homilética. Escrito por um pastor especialista em comunicação constitui um verdadeiro arsenal de recursos para potencializar o impacto de seus sermões.
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History of the Peder Olsen Wold Family: Ancestors, Descendants, and Related Families in Lǣrdal Township, Sogn og Fjordane County Norway, Wisconsin, the United States and Canada
Lawrence W. Onsager
Members of the Wold family emigrated from Laerdal Parish in Sogn og Fjordane County, Norway and settled in Greenwood Township, Vernon County, Wisconsin in the 1860s. I have included information on spouses, in-laws, cousins and siblings in 17 appendices which tell the story of the connection between these two communities. Sources include original church records in both Norway and Wisconsin, cemetery transcriptions, census records, plat maps, published and unpublished genealogies, personal interviews, etc. I am responsible for any errors which may have crept in and welcome your corrections.
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Hesban 10: The Necropolis of Hesban: A Typology of Tombs
S. Douglas Waterhouse
"This volume provides thorough description and classification of the tombs found near Hesban and excavated by the Heshbon Expedition. Careful analysis and interesting bio-cultural interpretation of the skeletal remains found in the tombs is provided by Anne L. Grauer and George J. Armelagos." AU Press catalogue
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Madaba Plains Project 3: The 1989 Season at Tell el-Umeiri and Vicinity
Larry G. Herr editor, Lawrence T. Geraty editor, Oystein Sakara LaBianca editor, and Randall W. Younker editor
"This publication continues in the tradition of the previous two seasonal reports, detailing the hinterland regional surveys, the clarification of the defense system, further excavation of the Iron Age complex, and discovery of extensive Early Bronze Age domestic structures." AU Press catalogue
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God's Faulty Heroes
Roy Gane
Judges is one of the most puzzling books in the Bible. Violence and apostasy mingle with miraculous deliverance and triumph. Valiant heroes for God loom larger than life, yet God's people slide into deeper and deeper depravity. Some of God's heroes themselves have problems. We admire Deborah and Barak, but aren't sure about Samson. Gideon's misdeed led Israel into idolatry, and Jepthan sacrificed his daughter. What possible purpose could the Holy Spirit have had in inspiring the writer to record such ghastly events? As we follow the struggles and victories and sorrows and joys of God's ancient people, we will realize that the story of Israel is also our story, and that Israel's God is our God.
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In the Footsteps of Joshua
Richard Davidson
Journey into the world of one of the greatest leaders of all time. Into the drama, the excitement, and the adventure of God's people, engaged in holy exploits for their divine Commander. Join Dr. Davidson in exploring the book of Joshua and discover how this blueprint for victorious Christian living can make an exciting difference in your life.