{"id":9461,"date":"2024-03-26T07:32:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T14:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/library\/?p=9461"},"modified":"2024-03-04T13:33:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T21:33:52","slug":"new-titles-tuesday-march-26-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/library\/2024\/03\/26\/new-titles-tuesday-march-26-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New Titles Tuesday, March 26"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is a selection\u00a0 of books recently added to the collection<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Black theology and Black faith<\/a> \/Noel Leo Erskine.\u00a0<\/strong>Erskine examines Black theology from every angle, seeking to answer the question, Why would Africa’s children turn to the God of their oppressors for liberation? Beginning with the Middle Passage, which brought millions of Africans into the Caribbean and United States, Erskine unpacks the background and distinctive ideas of Black theology. Erskine covers major thinkers and illumines various areas of inquiry: suffering and theodicy, sin and reconciliation, baptism and the sacraments, womanism and Christology, and others.\u00a0 Black Theology and Black Faith<\/em> is the perfect reading for students and scholars looking to recenter the voices of the marginalized in their theology.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Christ-enlivened student affairs: a guide to Christian thinking and practice in the field<\/a> \/Perry L. Glanzer, Theodore F. Cockle, Elijah G. Jeong, Britney N. Graber. <\/strong>With research from a national mixed-methods study, Christ-Enlivened Student Affairs<\/em> avoids the common response of anecdotal evidence by providing a catalog of some of the best thinking and practices in the field. Glanzer, Cockle, Graber, and Jeong use the framework of educational philosophies to trace how Christianity animates the who, why, what, and how of student affairs, offering evidence-based resources, and new tools for engaging new practitioners in the field, and a larger theological perspective for Christian student affairs.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Christianity: an Asian religion in Vancouver<\/a> \/Jason Byassee, Albert Y. S. Chu, Ross A. Lockhart ; foreword by Darrell L. Guder ; afterword by Mi-Jung Lee <\/strong>Christianity: An Asian Religion in Vancouver<\/em> focuses on the context of Vancouver,BC, and notes through a mixed-methods study including interviews and participant observation that many churches in Vancouver with predominantly Asian composition are growing both in size and influence.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Franz J\u00e4gerst\u00e4tter: letters and writings from prison<\/a> \/Franz J\u00e4gerst\u00e4tter ; edited by Erna Putz ; translated with commentary by Robert A. Krieg <\/strong>Franz J\u00e4gerst\u00e4tter, an Austrian farmer, devoted husband and father, and devout Catholic, was executed in 1943 for refusing to serve in the Nazi army. For many years J\u00e4gerst\u00e4tter \u2018s solitary witness was honored by the Catholic peace movement, while viewed with discomfort by many of his fellow Austrians. Now, with his beatification in 2007, his example has been embraced by the universal Church.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Haunted childhoods in George MacDonald<\/a> \/by John Patrick Pazdziora. <\/strong>Haunted Childhoods in George MacDonald<\/em> reconsiders death and divine love in MacDonald’s writings for children. It examines his private letters and public sermons, obscure early writings, and most beloved stories. Setting his work alongside texts by James Hogg and Andrew Lang, it argues MacDonald appropriated traditional Scottish-folk narratives to help child readers apprehend his mystically-inclined understanding of mortality.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Influencers & creators: business, culture and practice<\/a> \/Robert V. Kozinets, Ulrike Gretzel & Rossella Gambetti.\u00a0 <\/strong>Influencers & Creators: Business, Culture and Practice<\/i> delves into today\u2019s dynamic world where the boundary between the physical and digital world is blurred, and the impressions of influencers and creators on business and culture are evident. The readers are on an enlightening journey exploring this recent phenomenon\u2019s complex network. This\u00a0 text presents radical conceptual and critical understanding that offers practical guidelines that transcend the limits of the traditional social media marketing paradigm. The book investigates the influencer scenario based on a collection of global examples, revealing its multidimensional aspects.\u00a0 Further, the book highlights why the influencers have acquired an indispensable status for businesses, public institutions, and digital forums. The book focuses mainly on ethical implications and regulatory practices, introducing the readers to an extensive viewpoint of the most impacting and transformative force, structuring the modern business world and culture.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Not safe, but good<\/a> \/edited and with an introduction by Bret Lott.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The stories in this book–from such outstanding Chrstian writers as Jerry Jenkins, Michael Morris, Sally John, and the editor Bret Lott–are by no means safe. Like the parables of Christ, they surprise, unsettle, and even shock. They depict doubt, loss, abandonment, failure, and betrayal as well as elation and triumph. But they also deeply and meaningfully explore the human condition in relation to a God who loves us and brings us joy and hope.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Royal Canadian Mounted Police Quarterly<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(RCMP Quarterly)<\/em>\u00a0dating from 1933 to 2000 have been added to the Canadiana collection. The journal, published by the RCMP since 1933, includes reports of RCMP news, articles on the history and practices of the RCMP, accounts of social events and ceremonies, personal essays by RCMP members, and much more. The collection is a valuable resource for researchers interested in the history of the RCMP and policing in Canada, as well as those researching family members who served in the RCMP.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0The 5 languages of appreciation in the workplace: empowering organizations by encouraging people<\/a> \/Gary Chapman & Paul White. <\/strong>The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace <\/em>brings the love language concept to the workplace. This book will teach you how to improve job satisfaction, create more positive relationships between managers and employees, and decrease burnout rates by teaching you to effectively communicate appreciation to employees, co-workers, and team members.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0The quest for biblical servant leadership: insights from the global Church<\/a> \/edited by KeumJu Jewel Hyun, Gracy Y. May, Philomena Mwaura, and Julius Kithinji ; foreword by R. Paul Stevens.\u00a0<\/strong>This book distills the experience and wisdom of people who have practically benefited from Jesus’s leadership. Reflective of the global church,\u00a0 the authors speak of a servant leadership inspired by love, honoring of God, humble in approach, and seeking the welfare of others without neglecting a healthy self-regard.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0The Sage handbook of online higher education<\/a> \/edited by Safary Wa-Mbaleka, Kelvin Thompson and Leni Casimiro.\u00a0<\/strong>The SAGE Handbook of Online Higher Education<\/em> presents a cutting-edge collection of 50 essays that explores the rapidly evolving landscape of online teaching and learning in higher education. The Handbook adopts a uniquely holistic approach to examining the needs of online education. Chapters bring together voices from diverse and international backgrounds to provide insights applicable to a broad range of contexts, and present practical strategies for planning, delivering quality online higher education.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Weed science: a plea for thought– revisited<\/a> \/Robert L. Zimdahl. <\/strong>Weed scientists are confident of increasing production through agricultural technology, including herbicides, but must ask if the moral obligation to feed people is sufficient justification for the benefits and harms achieved. A continuing, rigorous examination of the science’s goals that leads to appropriate change is advocated. Weed scientists have a research consensus – a paradigm – Weeds must be controlled. Herbicides are the best control technology. Agriculture’s practitoners should discuss the necessity and risks of their technology. Discussion must include scientific evidence and value-laden arguments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here is a selection\u00a0 of books recently added to the collection \u00a0Black theology and Black faith \/Noel Leo Erskine.\u00a0Erskine examines Black theology from every angle, seeking to answer the question, Why would Africa’s children turn to the God of their oppressors for liberation? Beginning with the Middle Passage, which brought millions of Africans into the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","post-preview"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8PcsH-2sB","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":11498,"url":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/library\/2026\/01\/13\/featured-titles-january-13-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":9461,"position":0},"title":"Featured Titles: January 13, 2026","author":"Jennifer Sheen","date":"January 13, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Here is a selection of titles recently added to our collection. \u00a0A short guide to spiritual formation : finding life in truth, goodness, beauty, and community \/Alex Sosler ; foreword by Russell Moore.\u00a0 Weaving together church history, theology, and devotional practice, this introductory guide to spiritual formation retrieves the traditions\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/create.twu.ca\/library\/files\/2026\/01\/othumb-9.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":11598,"url":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/library\/2026\/02\/03\/featured-titles-february-3-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":9461,"position":1},"title":"Featured Titles, February 3, 2026","author":"Jennifer Sheen","date":"February 3, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Here is a selection of titles recently added to our collection. \u00a0Blue Jerusalem : British conservatism, Winston Churchill, and the Second World War \/Kit Kowol. 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