Best Selling Books by J. Williams

Peace operations are now a principal tool for managing armed conflict and building world peace. The fully revised, expanded and updated second edition of Understanding Peacekeeping provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the theory, practice and politics of contemporary peace operations. Drawing on more than twenty-five historical and contemporary case studies, this book evaluates the changing characteristics of the contemporary environment in which peacekeepers operate, what role peace operations play in wider processes of global politics, the growing impact of non-state actors, and the major challenges facing today's peacekeepers. All the chapters have been revised and expanded and seven new chapters have been added. Part 1 summarizes the central concepts and issues related to peace operations. It includes a new discussion of the theories of peace operations and analysis of the emerging norm of responsibility to protect. Part 2 charts the historical development of peacekeeping from 1945 and offers a new chapter on peace operations in the twenty-first century. In part 3, separate chapters analyse seven different types of peace operations: preventive deployments; traditional peacekeeping; assisting transition; transitional administrations; wider peacekeeping; peace enforcement; and peace support operations. Part 4 looks forward and examines the central challenges facing today's peacekeepers, namely, the regionalization of peace operations, the privatization of security, civilian protection, policing and gender issues. This second edition of Understanding Peacekeeping will be essential reading for students and scholars of peace and conflict studies, security studies and international relations. Visit http://www.polity.co.uk/up2/ for more information and additional resources.

Jarvis J. Williams argues that the Jewish martyrological ideas, codified in 2 and 4 Maccabees and in selected texts in LXX Daniel 3, provide an important background to understanding Paul's statements about the cursed Christ in Gal. 3.13, and the soteriological benefits that his death achieves for Jews and Gentiles in Galatians. Williams further argues that Paul modifies Jewish martyrology to fit his exegetical, polemical, and theological purposes, in order to persuade the Galatians not to embrace the 'other' gospel of their opponents. In addition to providing a detailed and up to date history of research on the scholarship of Gal. 3.13, Williams provides five arguments throughout this volume related to the scriptural, theological and conceptual, lexical, grammatical and polemical points of contact, and finally the discontinuities between Galatians and Jewish martyrological ideas. Drawing on literature from Second Temple traditions to directly compare with Gal. 3.13, Williams adds new insights to Paul's defense of his Torah-free-gentile-inclusive gospel, and his rhetoric against his opponents.

2020 updates to our award-nominated book (Author Academy Awards, Oct. 2019):reflects the latest tax law changes and expanded with two new chapters. Do-it-yourself accounting and taxes are growing in popularity but often leads to rookie mistakes that can make you fall hard and fast. It’s true, look at how many small businesses close their doors during the startup years. Running a profitable business boils down to one thing — the numbers. And going it alone (without expert guidance) doesn’t work out. This book reveals the inside scoop the authors gain while helping small business clients with preparing tax returns, paying taxes, bookkeeping, managerial decision making, business plans and ideas, accounting, technology recommendations, tax resolution, tax planning, and more. You’ll learn practical information you can implement right now whether you’re a sole proprietor, freelancer, side hustler, independent contractor, entrepreneur, partnership, LLC, or S-Corp. Here’s what the book reveals: Tax tips accountants aren‘t always willing to share The lesser-known problems small business owners face How tax write-offs affect your tax return Why bookkeeping is a top priority How to protect yourself when you make a mistake Get your copy to find out why deducting the right way helps you operate a more profitable venture.

If you stand at the doors of your church to let worshippers in and out or if you assist in keeping order and decency in the sanctuary, this book is for you. If you are interested in the characteristics and qualities necessary to be a doorkeeper or usher in your church, this book is for you. This book provides important information about being a doorkeeper, as outlined in the Word of God. The focus of this book is on the spiritual characteristics of an effective doorkeeper. Some instructional rules are discussed, but this book uniquely connects the rules of courtesy with the responsibilities of a doorkeeper. The book also connects courtesy with the Word of God as stated in 1 Peter 3:8: Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as bretheren, be pitiful, be courteous. Whether doorkeeper, pastor, leader, or layperson in the church, this book will provide insight into the role of those who stand at the door of the house of the Lord.

Exploring the sociological aspects of sleep and their links to current health debates, this unique text discusses why sleep has been so neglected in sociological literature and examines significant modern issues such as: the 24-hour society sleep and work homelessness dream analysis the medicalization and commodification of sleep. Written by a key international figure in medical sociology, this is the first sociological examination of sleep, making it important reading for academics and advanced students of medical sociology, health studies, and sociology, as well as for professionals and policy makers involved in the area.

This new volume explores the crisis in transatlantic relations and analyses the role of NATO following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The book offers a unified theory of cooperation in the new security paradigm to explain the current state of transatlantic relations and NATO's failure to adequately transform itself into a security institution for the 21st century. It argues that a new preoccupation with risk filled the vacuum left by the collapse of the Soviet Union, and uses the literature of the Risk Society to analyse the strained politics of the North Atlantic community. Using case studies to show how the West has pursued a strategy of risk management, and the effect this has had on NATO's politics, the book argues that a better understanding of how risk affects Western political cohesion will allow policy makers a way of adapting the structure of NATO to make it more effective as a tool for security. Having analysed NATO's recent failings, the book offers a theory for the way in which it can become an active risk manager, through the replacement of its established structure by smaller, ad hoc groupings.

Why chasing after expressive individualism, experiences, and desires always fails to deliver on its promise of happiness. Today we are told to be true to ourselves, look within for answers, and follow our hearts. But when we put our own happiness first, we experience record-breaking levels of aimlessness, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Self-centeredness always fails to deliver the fulfillment we're seeking. In Don't Follow Your Heart, Thaddeus Williams debunks the "ten commandments of self-worship," which include popular propaganda, like: #liveyourbestlife: Thou shalt always act in accord with your chief end—to glorify and enjoy yourself forever. #followyourheart: Thou shalt obey your emotions at all costs. #yolo: Thou shalt pursue the rush of boundary-free experience. Williams builds a case that this type of self-worship is not authentic, satisfying, or edgy. Instead, its rehashing what is literally humanity's oldest lie. He calls on a new generation of mavericks and renegades, heretics who refuse to march in unison with the self-obsessed herd. With a fascinating blend of theology, philosophy, science, psychology, and pop culture, Williams points us to a life beyond self-defeating dogmas to a more meaningful life centered on Someone infinitely more interesting, satisfying, and awesome than ourselves. Featuring stories from Carl Trueman, Joni Eareckson Tada, J.P, Moreland, Josh McDowell, Alisa Childers, and more. "Following the herd is leading our generation off a cliff. Maybe a little heresy can do us a lot of good." —Collin Hansen

In this massive work, Joseph J. Williams documents the Hebraic practices, customs, and beliefs, which he found among the people of Jamaica and the Ashanti of West Africa. He initially examines the close relationship between the Jamaican and the Ashanti cultures and the folk beliefs. He then studies the language and culture of the Ashanti (of whom many Jamaicans have descended) by comparing them to well known and established Hebraic traditions. William's findings suggest stunning similarities. And, he challenges the reader by concluding that Hebraic traditions must have swept across "negro Africa" and left its influence "among the various tribes." While Williams presents a strong case, his evidence, including hundreds of quoted sources, also builds a strong case for the reverse--that an indigenous, continent-wide belief system among African people stands at the very root of Hebrew culture and Western religion. First published in 1931 and long out-of-print, today's reader will find Hebrewisms a valuable resource for understanding the cultural unity of African people.

There is a transcendent awareness above the five senses (that we relate to as common sense) that is present and readily accessible to each and every one of us. When we realize it, we see it is the source of true peace, good health, happiness, satisfaction, courage, and joy. Weve got to feel connected to something bigger than ourselves. Whether you call it god, universal mind, love presence, divine spirit, life energy, there is a force that beats our hearts, breathes our breaths, keeps the sun shining. The more we struggle to live, the less we live. Give up the notion that you must be sure of what you are doing. Instead, surrender to what is real within you by detoxifying, meditating (quieting the mind), fasting, and praying, for that within is sure. And yet, we dont know how to access it; we dont know how to bring it into our awareness. We dont know how to manifest it or embody it.

The Malignant Ideology is a journey that explores the connection between black history and the gang violence endemic within our inner-city urban communities. Stephen J. Williams has diagnosed urban gang violence as a symptom of an actual de facto disease that has infected the manner in which an entire subculture has been conditioned to think. He traces this ideological malignancy back to West African tribalism, throughout slavery and African-American history, and makes the requisite connection between the circumstances, situations, and conditions perpetuated against blacks in America to the factors that contribute to the gang violence endemic within our inner-city urban communities. Having thoroughly diagnosed the many symptoms that cause gang violence to erupt, The Malignant Ideology provides a comprehensive prescription that, if taken as prescribed, has the power to fully eradicate gang violence in America.

When Julia Maltby, a wide-eyed girl of British stock, leaves New York to return to her ancestral castle on a remote island off the coast of Northumberland, she is seeking romance and adventure; but finds more than she bargained for. The British aristocracy closes ranks and Julia is soon at the center of a murder investigation and suspected of planning to steal the family jewels. Will she be able to solve the murder case, clear her name, and inherit the jewelry left to her by her grandmother? If she does, there just may be a chance for her long-time admirer to trust her again and win her heart.

I Witness is a tell-all book about the authors family and how their family religion, Jehovahs Witness, destroyed and divided the family. The author, Paul J. Williams, delivers the shock-n-awe truths about the mental and emotional abuse, pain, struggles, and pressure that his family experienced as Jehovahs Witness. In his book, I Witness, Paul shares his dramatic and controversial conversion from Jehovahs Witness to Christianity. Paul describes his escape and the impact of leaving the Jehovahs Witness religion and changing faiths. This book provides true stories and life situations this family experienced as devout Jehovahs Witnesses and how the strict rules of the religion dismantled the family and destroyed valuable family relationships. Paul talks about his Father, who died at a young age over the religions controversial policy against blood transfusions, and how losing his Dad at an early age has affected his life.

In Christ Died for Our Sins, Jarvis J. Williams argues a twofold thesis: First, that Paul in Romans presents Jesus' death as both a representation of, and a substitute for, Jews and Gentiles. Second, that the Jewish martyrological narratives in certain Second Temple Jewish texts are a background behind Paul's presentation of Jesus' death. By means of careful textual analysis, Williams argues that the Jewish martyrological narratives appropriated and applied Levitical cultic language and Isaianic language to the deaths of the Torah-observant Jewish martyrs in order to present their deaths as a representation, a substitution, and as Israel's Yom Kippur for non-Torah-observant Jews. Williams seeks to show that Paul appropriated and applied this same language and conceptuality in order to present Jesus' death as the death of a Torah-observant Jew serving as a representation, a substitution, and as the Yom Kippur for both Jews and Gentiles. Scholars working in the areas of Romans, Pauline theology, Second Temple Judaism, atonement in Paul, or early Christian origins will find much to stimulate and provoke in these pages.

An orphan named Reminisce spends her life living in an orphanage, bouncing from family to family until her sixteenth birthday. She meets someone who wants to adopt her with ill intentions. Strange things begin to unfold around her, becoming a nightmare and leading her to discover the dark secret of her very existence. Will she be able to save herself and mankind from her dark discoveries coming to haunt her, or is she doomed to suffer the fate that malevolent forces have planned for her?

If you want top grades and thorough understanding of feedback and control systems—both analog and digital—in less study time, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! It takes you step-by-step through the subject and gives you accompanying problems with fully worked solutions—plus hundreds of additional problems with answers at the end of chapters, so you can measure your progress. You also get the benefit of clear, detailed illustrations. Famous for their clarity, wealth of illustrations and examples—and lack of tedious detail—Schaum’s Outlines have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. This guide will show you why!

A Short Introduction to Ethics provides a short, straightforward volume that prepares the reader for in-depth study of the questions, issues, and puzzles that must be dealt with in the study of standard ethics or moral philosophy. The author introduces the terminology used by professional moralists as well as basic ideas of ethics, such as how to judge the moral character of an action, how moral responsibility is determined, what moral knowledge might consist of, theoretical approaches to making moral judgments from cultural moral relativism, through utilitarianism, natural law, Kantian moral rationalism, and virtue theory, including the ideas of Aristotle. He presents natural law in great detail, focusing largely on Thomas Aquinas' approach to making moral judgments. This focus allows for a better understanding of the philosophical thinking underlying controversial issues, including abortion, euthanasia, in-vitro fertilization, homosexuality, artificial contraception, cloning, and surrogate motherhood.

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Rare, unique and irreplaceable – precious native rainforests occupy a precariously small part of Australia while retaining a remarkable level of both biological and chemical diversity unrivalled by any other ecosystem. Australia's ancient history and traditions are intimately intertwined with the rainforest plants that humans have utilised as both food and medicine. Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest is a record of this history and details how our understanding of these plants has led to the discovery of anaesthetics, analgesics, steroids, antimalarials and more. It provides an insight into the habitat, ecology and family associations of hundreds of species and explores their future therapeutic potential, alongside phytochemical studies of the ancient plant lineages. Toxicological evaluations of important poisonous plants are also included. Rainforests provide shelter for unique flora and fauna that are counted among the rarest species on Earth, many of which are illustrated in this book. This comprehensive work is an essential reference for phytochemists, ethnobotanists and those with an interest in rainforests and their medicinal and botanical potential.

Pastors and others who lead Christian worship want to offer worship that is truthful and hopeful. They yearn to create worship that involves and includes everyone in their midst. To develop new approaches to planning, so that their worship can reflect and respond to the realities of the community. To create worship for the church that is becoming. A Worship Workbook introduces crucial and under-examined liturgical and social concepts for students and leaders of worship. Each chapter offers a brief lesson, teaching new skills and inspiring creativity for honest, faithful, and versatile worship leadership.

It’s safe to say that we all have monsters in our nose. This six-year-old girl goes to war with them after discovering them for the first time. What are these so call monsters that she is referring to? What will she do to overcome her fear? All she knows is this sticky slimy thing she refers to as monster is bothering her and she must do everything in her power to get him out.

"Black Brass" brilliantly captures the intrigue of city politics, as seen through the eyes of Eddie Cantrell and his young administration. Elected in 1978 as the first African American mayor, Eddie Cantrell must survive all of the hope and desires of the black community that elected him and the suspicions of the white community that wants to control him. Born from a strong, but improverished background, Eddie knows that the world is watching and waiting for him to fail. But he is determined to use his office to open the city to all those who have been left out. And many business and political leaders are not happy about it and work hard to undermine his efforts. Through all of the pressures, problems and temptations laid at their feet, Eddie Cantrell and his administration must see if they will fulfill the Civil Rights prophesies or succumb to the pull of power and greed. Sherry Williams, Esq., a native of Atlanta, Georgia, combines her life-long passion for writing and her professional endeavors in her first published novel, "Black Brass." An accomplished novelist, poet and playwright, Ms. Williams produced or had produced several of her works. Additionally, she has published numerous business articles in respected magazines. President of Miller3 Consulting, Inc., Ms. Williams has spent the last fifteen years providing consulting and advisory services to political leaders and their administrations around the country and abroad on issues of the 14th Amendment, policies of inclusion, economic and business development programs and public sector procurement systems. www.miller3group.com.

Over the past decade, Jeffrey J. Williams has been one of the most perceptive observers of contemporary literary and cultural studies. He has also been a shrewd analyst of the state of American higher education. How to Be an Intellectual brings together noted and new essays and exemplifies Williams’s effort to bring criticism to a wider public How to Be an Intellectual profiles a number of critics, drawing on a unique series of interviews that give an inside look at their work and careers. The book often looks at critical thought from surprising angles, examining, for instance, the history of modern American criticism in terms of its keywords as they morphed from sound to rigorous to smart. It also puts in plain language the political travesty of higher education policies that produce student debt, which, as Williams demonstrates, all too readily follow the model of colonial indenture, not just as a metaphor but in actual point of fact. How to Be an Intellectual tells a story of intellectual life since the culture wars. Shedding academic obscurity and calling for a better critical writing, it reflects on what makes the critic and intellectual—the accidents of careers, the trends in thought, the institutions that shape us, and politics. It also includes personal views of living and working with books.

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this commentary series.

The information age has begotten turmoil. It seems that the more information we have, the less peace the average person has. To many, as impression has developed that modern science has disproven the existence of the metaphysical realm, and doomed us to a sterile, pointless wandering in the widerness of minutiae. This couldn't be further from the truth! A reasonably skeptical look at modern philosophy, science, archeology and history point overwhelmingly in a single direction, and the truth that it points to is blissful and eternal.

The discovery of the earth's radiation belts in 1957 marked the beginning of what is now known as magnetospheric physics. The field has evolved normally from an early discovery phase through a period of exploration and into an era of quantitative studies of the dynamics of magnetized plasmas as they occur in nature. Such environments are common throughout the universe and have been studied in varying detail at the sun, the planets, pulsars, and certain radio galaxies. The purpose of this book is to describe basic quantitative aspects of magnetospheric physics. We use selected examples from the earth's magnetosphere to show how theory and data together form a quantitative framework for magnetospheric research. We have tried to organize the material along the philosophy of starting simply and adding com plexity only as necessary. We have avoided controversial and relatively new research topics and have tried to use as examples physical processes generally accepted as important within the earth's magnetospheric system. However, even in some of our examples, the question of whether the physical process applied to a particular problem is the dominant process, has yet to be answered.

Welcome to the inspiring journey of Jonathyn J. Williams, a dynamic individual whose life story is as compelling as his literary works. Here's a glimpse into the life of this multifaceted author: Early Life and Roots: Jonathyn J. Williams was born and raised in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, on November 8th, 2001. As the youngest of three siblings, he grew up surrounded by a supportive and close-knit family that instilled in him values of compassion, determination, and faith. Educational Pursuits: Having graduated from North Forney High School, Jonathyn is currently pursuing his passion for marketing at Texas A&M University at San Antonio. As he works towards a Bachelor of Business Administration, he is not only shaping his academic future but also gaining insights that will undoubtedly influence his creative endeavors. Call to Ministry: In August of 2021, Jonathyn accepted his call to ministry, a pivotal moment that led him to relocate to San Antonio. This decision reflects his deep commitment to serving others and making a positive impact in the lives of those around him. Media Presence: Beyond the written word, Jonathyn J. Williams has made his mark in the media world. He has been a guest on numerous radio shows and podcasts, sharing his insights on a variety of topics and connecting with diverse audiences. Future Aspirations: Looking ahead, Jonathyn envisions a future where he not only pastors a church but also establishes the "Jonathyn J. Foundation." This foundation will serve as a haven for those in need, embodying his dedication to giving back to the community. In his personal life, Jonathyn dreams of marrying his beautiful girlfriend, Betzaida Diaz, and becoming a father. He is driven by a belief that anything is possible when guided by faith, with a conviction that placing God at the forefront paves the way for limitless possibilities. As Jonathyn J. Williams continues to pursue his academic and spiritual journey, he remains steadfast in utilizing the gifts and talents bestowed upon him to the fullest. Join him on this remarkable path where faith, literature, and purpose create a narrative that inspires and uplifts multitudes!

The Psychic Mind is a practical psychic development book that will teach you how to reawaken and develop your psychic abilities available to you, including clairvoyance, aura reading, psychometry and much more, once you have awakened your psychic intuition, you will gain access to inner guidance that can help guide you to the right path in life to create the life you want to live and take control of your life to achieve ongoing success, fulfilment and happiness. ***In The Book You Will Learn*** • How the three minds work • How to reprogram the subconscious mind • Practical exercises to open and awaken the third eye chakra • Practical exercises for seeing, sensing, balancing and cleansing the Aura • Practical exercises for cleansing and balancing the chakras • How to balance mind, body and spirit • Deep breathing and meditation practices • How to do psychic readings for yourself & others • Practical psychic development exercises to develop the psychic senses