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God created all things, He sustains all things, but He lacks one thing - He’s seeking “True Worshippers” who will worship Him in Spirit and Truth. This is an urgent search because John 4:23 says “the hour has come, and now is the time” for these true worshippers to come forward and make themselves known. This battle with sin all started over worship and we are urged to make the right choice in terms of who we worship. There’s a loud and urgent message emphasised in Revelation 14:6 letting us know that the “hour has come” for us to worship the Creator. The book, “From Spectator to True Worshipper” addresses one of the key issues in our relationship with Christ and explores Biblical concepts and principles around worship that can be incorporated into personal and congregational worship settings. God has given us a glimpse of eternity through the act of worship, and there is an acceptable form that is pleasing to Him.

The conclusion of "The Truth About Tribbles!" With production underway on next year''s blockbuster STAR TREK sequel, the countdown continues here in the pages of the hit series overseen by the film''s writer/producer Roberto Orci! The classic episode "The Trouble With Tribbles" is re-imagined as part of the timeline of the new films!

Witness the Aftermath of the stunning second season of Star Trek: Discovery! An all-new graphic novel that ties directly into Season Two of the hit CBS All Access series! After the disappearance of the U.S.S. Discovery, Captain Pike and Chancellor L''Rell seek to forge a peace treaty between the Federation and the Klingons. But when a new enemy threatens to sabotage the negotiations, Spock must reclaim his place in Starfleet to save his friends and prevent the outbreak of a new war!

A bold new chapter for STAR TREK begins here, in an all-new series that shows you what life is like for cadets at the galaxy''s greatest school! Witness the student days of the iconic cast before they joined the Enterprise! Plus, meet an all-new group of students as they embark on bold new adventures of their own! The first new characters in the STAR TREK movie universe make their mark here.

Special bundled edition -- 4 issues for the price of 3! From Star Trek writer/producers Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and the creative team behind the best-selling prequel comic Star Trek: Countdown comes an all-new story set within the events of the hit film! Not an adaptation, this exclusive story follows the villainous Nero as he seeks to destroy the Federation. Don''t miss this essential chapter in the rebirth of Star Trek!

Witness the events leading to the new CBS All Access series PICARD in this graphic novel where new characters are introduced and secrets will be revealed. Before he retired to his vineyard, Jean-Luc Picard was the most decorated admiral in Starfleet. Then one mission changed his life forever. What could make this dedicated and disciplined leader question his calling?

A thrilling adventure based on the hit television series Star Trek: Picard. Star Trek: No Man’s Land picks up right after the action-packed season one conclusion of Star Trek: Picard. While Raffi and Seven of Nine are enjoying some much-needed R&R in Raffi’s remote hideaway, their downtime is interrupted by an urgent cry for help: a distant, beleaguered planet has enlisted the Fenris Rangers to save an embattled evacuation effort. As Raffi and Seven team up to rescue a mysteriously ageless professor whose infinity-shaped talisman has placed him in the deadly sights of a vicious Romulan warlord, they take tentative steps to explore the attraction depicted in the final moments of Picard season one. Based on the hit audio original, fans can now read this riveting script with fan-favorite characters.

This Redpaper introduces the integration between two IBM products that you might like to consider when implementing a modern agile solution on your Z systems. The document briefly introduces Operational Decision Manager on z/OS and Machine learning on z/OS. In the case of Machine Learning we focus on the aspect of real-time scoring models and how these can be used with Business Rules to give better decisions. Note: Important changes since this document was written: This document was written for an older release of Operational Decision Manager for z/OS (ODM for z/OS). ODM for z/OS 8.9.1 required the writing of custom Java code to access a Watson Machine Learning for z/OS Scoring Service (this can be seen in ). Since that time ODM for z/OS version 8.10.1 has been released and much improves the integration experience. Integrating the two products no longer requires custom Java code. Using ODM for z/OS 8.10.1 or later you can use an automated wizard in the ODM tooling to: Browse and select a model from Watson Machine Learning Import the Machine Learning data model into your rule project Automatically generate a template rule that integrates a call to the Watson Machine Learning scoring service Download and read this document for: Individual introductions to ODM for z/OS and Machine learning Discussions on the benefits of using the two technologies together Information on integrating if you have not yet updated to ODM for z/OS 8.10.1 For information about the machine learning integration in ODM for z/OS 8.10.1 see IBM Watson Machine Learning for z/OS integration topic in the ODM for z/OS 8.10.x Knowledge Center

Following the climactic events of Season Two''s finale, Jean-Luc and Seven of Nine launch an unsanctioned mission that sets the stage for the upcoming Season Three! When the Stargazer, under a new captain, mysteriously disappears, Jean-Luc Picard is once more compelled away from his chateau to confront the shadows of his past. Before his days on the Enterprise, a young Picard violated the Prime Directive for the greater good...and created an enemy that now threatens not only the Stargazer, but an entire system. For Seven of Nine, agreeing to help Picard means putting her own future at risk—but is it even the future she wants? Star Trek: Picard creator Kirsten Beyer reteams with veteran Trek comics scribe Mike Johnson and artist non-pareil Angel Hernandez for an adventure that promises to unearth secrets—of the past, present, and future—at every turn!

Dianne Haley Vots on her sister Lynne: I knew she thought of me because wherever she went she always brought me presents. While I treasure all of those presents, I see now that she herself was the most precious gift.

The countdown to the motion picture event begins here, in this blockbuster 4-issue prequel mini-series that sets the stage for the upcoming STAR TREK film! Like the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN in 2009, this all-new series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci and Mike Johnson (STAR TREK ongoing series), and drawn by the original STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN artist, David Messina! STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN TO DARKNESS is the can''t-miss lead-in to the new adventures of the Enterprise crew!

Let the race begin! After entering a crime lord’s starship competition to save an innocent pilot, the U.S.S. Enterprise jets through a gauntlet of dangerous environments in the unexplored Scorpius sector. But cosmic storms and sentient ship-eating asteroids aren’t the only obstacles the crew will have to survive… From the minds of Star Trek comics veterans Mike Johnson, Ryan Parrott, and Angel Hernandez with story consultant Kirsten Beyer and colors by Nick Filardi.

Explore the far future of Star Trek in these adventures set after the U.S.S. Discovery’s jump forward in time at the end of Season Two! Uncover new stories of four fan-favorite characters! First up, Grudge—who is very much a queen and NOT a cat—works tirelessly to keep her interplanetary courier/working human, Cleveland Booker, safe. Next, witness the heart-wrenching history that brought Adira Tal to Discovery and how they were paired with one of the last remaining Trill symbionts. Then, while on a mysterious mission to a frozen world, Lieutenant Commander Detmer encounters the last person she expects to find: herself! And, in the finale, Saurian Lieutenant Linus has never truly fit in with his Starfleet colleagues, but an encounter with an undiscovered species will put all their fates, and the ship’s, in his hands! Longtime Star Trek comics creators Mike Johnson and Angel Hernandez, the team behind Star Trek: Discovery—Succession, Star Trek: Discovery—The Light of Kahless, and Star Trek: Discovery—Aftermath, reunite with Star Trek: Picard co-creator Kirsten Beyer in their fourth comics tie-in to the hit streaming series.

The ongoing series focuses on the never-been-seen origins of the Enterprise crew in the new movie timeline! First up is Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy: find out how the cantankerous miracle worker found himself on a shuttle to Starfleet Academy with James T. Kirk! With a story overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci, this all-new tale sets the stage for the film!

Journey to new reaches in this exclusive comic tie-in set between seasons one and two of the fan-favorite Paramount+ series! With Una accused of unlawful genetic modification by Starfleet, Captain Pike sets out in search of evidence that could prove her innocence. But, when Captain Pike and the crew of the Enterprise get caught in the Pryllia colony, home to the illusive Illyrians, the mission objective quickly shifts from gathering evidence to exonerate Una to…breaking out. From the mighty pens of Trek duo Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson (Picard—Stargazer, Discovery—Adventures in the 32nd Century, Light of Kahless, and more!) with art by Megan Levens (Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Trek: The Mirror War—Troi).

The concluding chapter of "I, Enterprise"! The flagship of the fleet is now a sentient entity with a mind of its own... and it doesn''t take kindly to the biological "invaders" inside its hull! How do Kirk, Spock and the rest of the crew fight an enemy upon which their very survival depends? This all-new adventure is overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci!

Your Go-To Guide for Scaled-Down Baked Goods That Are Downright Delicious From dainty cakes to small-scale batches of cookies to the perfect pies and tarts for two, Mike Johnson’s incredible collection of small-batch recipes is sure to be a staple in your household. Whether you’re baking for a small household, trying to limit leftovers or are looking to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your baked confections, Mike has got a recipe for you with options like: • Loaf Pan Funfetti Sheet Cake • Fluffernutter Blondies • Chocolate Pecan Skillet Cookie for Two • Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins • Maple Bacon Scones • No-Bake Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Bars • Mini Mixed Berry Hand Pies • Carrot Cake Cupcakes • Garlic Knots for Two • Small-Batch Fudge Brownies When you need a treat for an intimate gathering, have a last-minute craving for sweets or are just looking for the perfect bite (or two), this book is your one-stop shop for delicious baked goods that will satisfy any craving without leaving you with a surplus of snacks!

The Romulan villain Nero continues his vengeful crusade against the Federation.

First issue in an four issue series! The countdown to the motion picture event of 2013 begins here, in this blockbuster 4-issue prequel mini-series that sets the stage for the upcoming STAR TREK film! Like the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN in 2009, this all-new series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci and Mike Johnson (STAR TREK ongoing series), and drawn by the original STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN artist, David Messina! STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN TO DARKNESS is the can''t-miss lead-in to the new adventures of the Enterprise crew!

"The Truth About Tribbles!" Part 1! The countdown to next year''s blockbuster STAR TREK sequel continues here, as the crew of the Enterprise encounters the classic alien species in an ALL-NEW story! Inspired by the fan-favorite episode "The Trouble With Tribbles," this new two-part adventure is overseen by STAR TREK sequel writer/producer Roberto Orci!

**From _American Vampire_''s Rafael Albuquerque!** Welcome to the Meld, an inhospitable dimension in time where Joshua, a chrononaut, finds himself trapped. With no memory or feedback from the team of scientists that sent him, he can''t count on anything but his heart and a stranger''s voice to guide him to his destiny. * From the artist of _American Vampire_! * Cowritten with Mike Johnson (_Supergirl_)! * Traverse the past, the present, the future . . . and welcome to the Meld!

Los Angeles, 2039. Twenty years ago, former Blade Runner Aahna ‘Ash’ Ashina helped a young girl and her surrogate Replicant mother escape from the clutches of her sadistic father – the business tycoon, Alexander Selwyn. Now, Cleo Selwyn has returned from the Off-world colony of Arcadia to Los Angeles in search of her ‘mother’, Isobel, whom she believes is the victim of an abduction orchestrated by Niander Wallace. For three years, Niander Wallace has been manufacturing his new line of ‘perfectly obedient’ Replicants and now, in 2039, his personal assistant, Luv, has become the first Replicant to be assigned to the LAPD Blade Runner Division. Searching for answers, Cleo sets out to track-down Ash, who for the past ten years has been living off the grid, unaware that Luv has been ordered to find and retire anyone who comes to her aid… Collects Blade Runner 2039 #1-4. “Blade Runner continues to ride a euphoric high in its storytelling.” – Set The Tape

The all-new Five Year Mission of the Enterprise continues as Captain Jane Tiberius Kirk and her crew encounter a never-before-seen enemy in deep space! Wait... Jane Kirk? What''s going on?! All will be revealed in the first chapter of this new two-part story overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci!

Volume 3 collects issues #17_25, including the storylines "A Winter''s Knight," "Landfall," and "Dragonring."

Los Angeles, 2039. Vent’anni fa l’ex Blade Runner Aahna “Ash” Ashina ha aiutato una ragazza, insieme alla madre replicante, a scappare dalle grinfie di suo padre, il sadico imprenditore Alexander Selwin. Ora Cleo Selwyn è tornata a Los Angeles alla ricerca di sua "madre” Isobel, sospettando un rapimento orchestrato da Niander Wallace. Da tre anni a questa parte, Wallace produce una nuova linea di replicanti perfettamente obbedienti. Una di loro, la sua assistente Luv, è la prima replicante assegnata alla divisione Blade Runner del LAPD. In cerca di risposte, Cleo si mette alla ricerca di Ash, che negli ultimi dieci anni ha vissuto in clandestinità, ignara del fatto che a Luv è stata assegnata la missione di trovarla e ritirare chiunque le venga in aiuto. [CONTIENE: BLADE RUNNER 2039 1-4]

LOS ANGELES, 2039 Vor 20 Jahren half Aahna "Ash" Ashina, ein ehemaliges Mitglied der Blade Runner-Einheit, einem jungen Mädchen und ihrer Replikanten-Ersatzmutter, aus den Fängen ihres sadistischen Vaters, des Wirtschaftsmagnaten Alexander Selwyn, zu entkommen. Jetzt ist Cleo Selwyn von der außerweltlichen Kolonie Arcadia nach Los Angeles zurückgekehrt, um ihre "Mutter" Isobel zu suchen, von der sie glaubt, dass sie das Opfer einer von Niander Wallace inszenierten Entführung ist. Seit drei Jahren stellt Niander Wallace seine neue Linie "perfekt gehorsamer" Replikanten her, und nun, im Jahr 2039, ist seine persönliche Assistentin Luv die erste Replikantin, die der Blade Runner-Abteilung des LAPD zugeteilt wurde. Auf der Jagd nach Antworten macht sich Cleo auf die Suche nach Ash, die seit zehn Jahren untergetaucht ist, ohne zu wissen, dass Luv den Auftrag hat, sie aufzuspüren und jeden, der ihr zu Hilfe kommt, zu beseitigen ... ENTHÄLT: BLADE RUNNER 2039 (2023) 1-4

In April 1989 a series of citizen uprisings began throwing off the yoke of communism in Eastern Europe. In Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, East Germany and Bulgaria, dictators were forced to abdicate all bloodlessly. Then came Romania. During the week leading up to Christmas, students and factory workers took to the streets. So did dictator Nicolae Ceasusescus tanks, armored personnel carriers, soldiers and secret police. Blood soon was staining the streets of cities across the nation. Determined protesters would be shot, bayoneted, crushed with thousands killed or wounded. Terror and torture gave way to courage and an abiding yearning for freedom in a season forgotten elsewhere around the world.

The new Five Year Mission of the Enterprise continues as Captain Jane Tiberius Kirk and her crew encounters a never-before-seen enemy in deep space! That''s right: Jane Kirk. Plus, the crew of the Enterprise has never faced a threat like the one they face now: their own ship. And, a deadly new alien species unlike anything the Federation has met before! Collects issues #29-34.

The IBM® Operational Decision Manager product family provides value to organizations that want to improve the responsiveness and precision of automated decisions. This decision management platform on IBM z/OS® provides comprehensive automation and governance of operational decisions that are made within mainframe applications. These decisions can be shared with other cross-platform applications, providing true enterprise decision management. This IBM Redbooks® publication makes the case for using Operational Decision Manager for z/OS and provides an overview of its components. It is aimed at IT architects, enterprise architects, and development managers looking to build rule-based solutions. Step-by-step guidance is provided about getting started with business rules by using a scenario-based approach. This book provides detailed guidelines for testing and simulation and describes advanced options for decision authoring. Finally, it describes and documents multiple runtime configuration options. This third edition, SG24-8014-02, of this IBM Redbooks publication updated the information presented in this book to reflect function available in IBM Operational Decision Manager for z/OS Version 8.7.1.

The adventures of Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise crew continue in an all-new adventure that follows the events of the hit film STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS and the new STAR TREK video game! A classic enemy returns in this story overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci. Beware... THE GORN!

The hit new ongoing STAR TREK series continues as Captain Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Endeavour face an enemy unlike any they''ve faced before... but an enemy all-too-familiar to STAR TREK fans!

BLOCKBUSTER SERIES FINALE! A Five Year Mission = five years of STAR TREK comics! Celebrate the end of the latest chapter in the Enterprise''s epic adventures with this all-new story that brings Captains and crews from two different timelines together!

Two wars, a movie actress and The Mickey Mouse Club bring together two families over more than 25 convulsive years in a meticulously researched story. Woven together memorably are the lives of a family – father and three sons – from a small Ohio town, a Los Angeles family with four daughters, a film star, a young Englishman, a Korean farm couple and two young men from two contrasting New York cultures – Manhattan and Queens. From Omaha Beach to Central Park to Malibu to the 38th Parallel, Fate of the Warriors’ characters interact with real-life people, including the actress, a United States senator and a spy ship’s captain in historically authentic locales and situations from the 1940s into the 1970s.

The feathered and fearless space pirate EURYDICE returns to tempt Captain Kirk and the crew of the Endeavour with a daring plan to uncover secrets that could change the fate of the galaxy! Don''t miss the latest chapter of the hit series set after the events of STAR TREK BEYOND!

War breaks out across the stars as the Klingon and Romulan Empires fight for supremacy, with the Enterprise caught in the middle! Don''t miss this epic all-new story set after the events of the blockbuster movie STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS, overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci!

Early in the 21 Century, the Tyrell Corporation advanced Robot evolution to the Nexus phase – a being virtually identical to a human – known as a Replicant. Replicants were used Off-World as slave labor, in the hazardous exploration and colonization of other planets. Replicants who escaped and returned to Earth were hunted by special police squads – Blade Runner Units – with orders to kill any trespassing Replicant upon detection. In 2022, radical elements with the Replicant Underground detonate an EMP device over Los Angeles, destroying Tyrell Corporation’s Nexus databases, and making it easier for escaped Replicants to resettle on Earth. Soon, all Replicants are banned and the Tyrell Corporation declares bankruptcy. In 2027, Aahna ‘Ash’ Ashina, a former Blade Runner rejoined the department to hunt down fugitive Replicants. Her superiors are unaware that her loyalties are divided.

STRANGER WORLDS PART FIVE! The blockbuster event of 2017 continues here as the fight for the future of the Green Lantern Corps erupts! Can Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise stop Sinestro from conquering the planet Oa for himself? Or is it too late to stop the green light of Hal Jordan''s ring from fading forever?

"Lost Apollo" concludes here! Stranded on an alien world and cut off from the Enterprise, Spock and Bones must work together to save Captain Kirk from a fate worse than death... a fate tied to the earliest days of humanity''s journey to the stars! Overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci, this all-new adventure continues the Five Year Mission between the new movies!

The blockbuster series continues with an all-new STAR TREK adventure set after the events of STAR TREK BEYOND! Captain Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S Endeavour encounter a new threat to the Federation, but one very familiar to STAR TREK fans! Meanwhile, Spock and Uhura face an uncertain future on New Vulcan!