Month: April 2019 (Page 1 of 3)

In the past week 182 titles added to the library’s collection, below is just a sample. Click on a link for more information.

The aliens among us : how invasive species are transforming the planet–and ourselves /Leslie Anthony.
This book examines the growing issue of invasive plants, animals, and microbes around the globe with a focus on the scientific issues and ecological, health, and other challenges. The author leads readers on adventures physical and philosophical as he explores how and why invasive species are hijacking ecosystems around the globe.

Blockchain and the law : the rule of code /Primavera De Filippi and Aaron Wright.
This book acknowledges the potential the blockchain technology may have on governance, by supporting new organizational structures that promote more democratic and participatory decision making. The authors argue that this technology cannot be harnessed productively without new rules and new approaches to legal thinking.

Children’s literature and imaginative geography /Aïda Hudson, editor.
This ebook provides a new geographical perspective on children’s literature by exploring the imaginative geography of a wide range of places, from those of Indigenous myth to the fantasy worlds of Middle-earth, Earthsea, or Pacificus, from the semi-fantastic Wild Wood to real-world places like Canada’s North, Chicago’s World Fair, or the modern urban garden.

Hot Protestants : a history of Puritanism in England and America /Michael P. Winship.
Shedding new light on puritans, this book delineates puritanism’s triumphs and tribulations and shows how the puritan project of creating reformed churches working closely with intolerant godly governments evolved and broke down over time in response to changing geographical, political, and religious exigencies.

Indigenous peoples’ cultural heritage:  rights, debates and challenges /edited by Alexandra Xanthaki.
This book aims to explain important information on Indigenous cultural heritage has remained unexplored or has not been adequately linked with specific actors (such as WIPO) or specific issues (such as free, prior and informed consent). Perspectives from Indigenous leaders, experts in social sciences, and human rights scholars speak about Indigenous issues from a conference that was organized by the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Kierkegaard’s God and the good life /edited by Stephen Minister, J. Aaron Simmons, and Michael Strawser.
This book focuses on faith and love, two central topics in Kierkegaard’s writings, to grapple with complex questions at the intersection of religion and ethics. The Authors show how Kierkegaard continues to be an important resource for understandings of religious existence, public discourse, social life, and how to live virtuously.

The lost world of the Israelite conquest : covenant, retribution, and the fate of the Canaanites /John H. Walton and J. Harvey Walton.
This book provides new insights on the issues that the Old Testament poses for our modern age. The authors take readers on an archeological dig, excavating the layers of translation and interpretation that over time have encrusted these texts and our perceptions.

Meet Generation Z : understanding and reaching the new post-Christian world /James Emery White.
Generation Z is the first truly post-Christian generation, and they are poised to challenge every church to rethink its role in light of a rapidly changing culture. This book explains who this generation is, how it came to be, and the impact it is likely to have on the nation and the faith. The author helps readers rethink evangelistic and apologetic methods, cultivate a culture of invitation, and communicate with this connected generation where they are.

Policy Learning from Canada : reforming Scandinavian immigration and integration policies /Trygve Ugland.
Focusing on the three Scandinavian countries, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, this book is a systematic study of the international relevance of the Canadian immigration and integration policy model. The author critically examines public documents to reveal how the Canadian immigration model has shaped the reform process in Scandinavia.

Religion in museums : global and multidisciplinary perspectives /edited by Gretchen Buggeln, Crispin Paine, and S. Brent Plate.
Bringing together scholars and practitioners from North America, Europe, Russia, and Australia, this pioneering volume provides a global survey of how museums address religion and charts a course for future research and interpretation.

The way of the teacher : a path for personal growth and professional fulfillment /Sandra Finney and Jane Thurgood Sagal.
This comprehensive resource supports the full range of personal qualities needed for teachers to create safe and caring classrooms and develop an authentic presence. This book is suitable for a broad audience including new and experienced teachers, pre-service teachers and university and college faculty in education programs as well teacher book clubs and school staffs.

10 questions about prayer every Christian must answer /Alex McFarland & Elmer Towns.
This book explores the link between Christian apologetics and prayer. The authors, with extensive pastoral and academic experience, respond to common objections and questions about prayer, offering biblically informed, well-reasoned answers. This resource will encourage Christian readers in their faith and provide them with help when encountering Christianity’s critics.