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This book serves to present the biblical account of the Christmas story in chronological order, as recorded in the gospels of Matthew and Luke, so as to provide the reader with a seamless narrative. It also explores the background to the nativity event as celebrated throughout the world in order to provide some explanation to the historical and ecclesiastical development of what has generally been accepted as a worldwide holiday break in the working calendar associated with retail profusion, family gatherings, and merrymaking, particularly in the Western world. The way Christmas is celebrated in different parts of the world is included to try and encapsulate the richness in diversity of a religious event held dear to so many.
The unique experience of being a black father in London is revealed in new compelling book. In his memoir, the author gives an intimate glimpse of the travails and pleasures of black fatherhood through his layered and thought provoking writing.The book will take you on whirlwind tour of London, a pluralistic yet restrictive metropolis, where racism now couched in politeness, still dictates the life of many a black boy. The author explores a wide range of topics from the pre-colonial history of Africa, to self-identity, love, fashion, racism, injustice, education, and quest for hope, always toeing the thin line between the personal and the political.
In this engaging account of her career as a midwife, Vincent describes the hilarious, sometimes frightening, events surrounding the appearance of a new human being. More than a collection of unforgettable stories, "Baby Catcher" is a clarion call for a less technological, more personalized approach to childbirth in this country.
Information technology (IT) and accounting might be two very different fields, but, as IT expert and financial systems specialist Chris Chinaire shows you in this new manual, they intersect in a variety of ways. If you are an IT professional looking to advance in your career, the basics of accounting could be just what you need! Chinaire's simple, data-centric approach covers all the questions you've ever had about accounting procedures and techniques. He explores and explains the accounting equation, fundamentals of a transaction, different types of accounts, transaction processing, data verification, the month-end process, the year-end process, and the best ways to improve your accounting ...
To explore what extended competition between the United States and China might entail out to 2050, the authors of this report identified and characterized China’s grand strategy, analyzed its component national strategies (diplomacy, economics, science and technology, and military affairs), and assessed how successful China might be at implementing these over the next three decades.
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This book provides an historical analysis of what the European Union is. Examining the development of the EU in a global context, the book draws on long-term processes of change in historical depth to developing a deeper understanding of global social change.
This study explores U.S. policy options for managing cyberspace relations with China via agreements and norms of behavior. It considers two questions: Can negotiations lead to meaningful agreement on norms? If so, what does each side need to be prepared to exchange in order to achieve an acceptable outcome? This analysis should interest those concerned with U.S.-China relations and with developing norms of conduct in cyberspace.