Religions of the World: Spirituality & Practice

Author(s): Michael Lees

Human beings have traditionally turned towards religion during times of extreme stress and uncertainty very similar to our present day. Religions proffer leading a life of spirituality and practice as being transformative for ourselves, communities and the planet. Religions of the World: Spiritualit...

We All Scream Without Ice Cream: The Blue Bell Listeria Crisis

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Abstract Housed in the small town of Brenham, Texas is the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream. The town has been linked to “The Little Creamery in Brenham” since Blue Bell ice cream began being produced in the town starting in 1907 (bluebell.com). As Swartz (2015) stated in an article covering the cream...

I'm a Star. Give me an "A."

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Abstract Lisa is excited for the final project for her investigative journalism class. Off to uncover a topic, it turns out to be something more scandalous than she thought. Lisa is faced with an ethical decision. Should she report it and tarnish her university’s reputation, or be known as the co...

Parenting Styles Across Generations and Physical Punishment

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Abstract In this case study, grandparents are watching their grandsons while their parents are on vacation. The children do not react well to their grandparents’ style of disciplining and misbehave. The grandparents respond with physical punishment, a reaction that upsets the children’s parents a...

Microeconomics

Author(s): Julie Holzner

In the first four chapters, in Part One, there is an overview of basic economic concepts.  In the last chapter of this part, the workings of markets is explained in great detail.  It is essential for everybody who studies economics to understand how the forces of supply and demand interact in market...

OpenStax University Physics Vol 3 softcover

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"University Physics is a three-volume collection that meets the scope and sequence requirements for two- and three-semester calculus-based physics courses. Volume 1 covers mechanics, sound, oscillations, and waves. Volume 2 covers thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, and Volume 3 covers optic...

Inspire: Revisit & Rethink: Vision, Mission, Values, Tradition

Author(s): Magellan Learning Solutions LLC, Debra Haggins, Karen Turner Ward

INSPIRE is an invitation to revisit the concept of identity as the way a congregation sees and projects itself to the local community and the world, and how they connect to the surrounding community.  The Book of Acts opens with the disciples of Jesus enjoying a very special time with him (40 days) ...

OpenStax: Precalculus

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COGO Drafting and Design in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Preliminary Edition

Author(s): Robert T Loane III, DAVID REVELES

COGO Drafting and Design in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Preliminary Edition is designed for the entry level Engineering student or apprentice to gain an understanding of some of the basic functionality of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D takes a great deal of time and understanding. The steps desi...

Canaries in a Coal Mine: Crisis Communication and the Coal Industry

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Abstract When a mining accident happens in rural Virginia, an industry newcomer gains valuable insight about the importance of public relations and crisis communication principles in managing crucial situations. , basic_html