An introduction to various animal species that perform work in the service of humans, ranging from elephants and camels to cattle and dogs. The book aimed to raise the profile of such economic outputs in development projects in poor countries where well-meaning but myopic development policies from international agencies assumed such animal products were of low value and would disappear.

Religion is a powerful expression of culture that is most obviously expressed in our relationships with nature. As our major meeting point with nature is food, this provides a fertile field for cultivating the wisdom that Professor Falvey concludes is the essence of all sustainability. By bringing sustainability, agriculture, global issues, Buddhism, Christianity and a host of other factors into play, we see that our motivations belie our rhetoric -- in environmental actions through to trade and aid. This open-spirited book contains a wealth of analysis and alternative logics that make it essential to serious readers about nature, the environment, spirituality and religion, Asia and ourselves. Beginning with science and spirituality, the discussion moves from immortality to theology to literal misinterpretations and unifies these themes around unacknowledged Western core values. Shifting to philosophy, ethics, and rights, an ecological argument about our selective 'liberation' of nature is proffered as an introduction to global issues, including traditional values of poor countries and lost traditions in the West. An engrossing hybrid Oriental-Western dialectic allows chapters to be read alone or as part of an accumulating thesis. Thus Buddhist and Christian teachings are applied to agriculture and sustainability -- and they are found to be at one with each other. Whether it is biblical metaphor, karmic logic or enlightened self-interest, the continuous thread of a strong suture stitches a complex set of subjects into a coherent sutra that will vivify the current moribund dialogue between agriculture, science and religion. -- back cover.

R.E.S.C.U.E. is a response to the whys in church life: Why do the majority of churches have only half or less members attend on the Lords Day? Why have approximately 40% of pastors been involved in affairs and 50% of their marriages ended in divorce? Why is there infighting in the church and why are there so many church splits? Why are there so many pharisaical people in churches? Why is the power of the Holy Spirit absent in churches? Why is Biblical truth watered down? Why is pastor or elder leadership not trusted? Why do congregations think they can lead themselves? Why isnt the church reaching more lost souls? Why is church discipline off most church radars? Why is the average percentage of giving per member only between 1 and 3 percent? Why is a pastors tenure only two to four years? Why do churches fear change? After 33 years of ministry overseeing all sizes of congregations, I have dealt with those whys. If churches do not address the whys, many will sink into the ecclesiastical graveyard or remain afloat in stagnate waters. I believe R.E.S.C.U.E. can navigate churches to be transformed into an impactful and fruitful body of believers that glorifies our Lord!

Ecclesiastes, the Greek name for the Hebrew book of קֶֹהֶלת that is transliterated as Qoheleth, forms part of the wisdom literature of the Talmud and the Old Testament. Meaning something like ‘to gather’, it also evokes ‘anthology’, like a gathering of flowers, although it actually meant a religious gathering as in the Greek Εκκλησια. Across the ages its similarity to Buddhist notions has been noted, which leads to this rendering of Ecclesiastes in rhyming couplets based on a Buddhist understanding of life. Hence it is a gathering of the inflorescence of wisdom – pranja in Sanskrit –a pranja anthology

History, context and development of development consulting and some means of entering the profession during the 1990s

Michael J. Lindsay wrote this fictional story of a deep state murder that is utterly intertwined with demonic forces and end-time prophecies for the benefit of people who are just wondering what is going on today. This saga comes straight from the abyss and current events. The story line is a continuation of Mike's previous novel, The Nephilim's Revenge, in which Mike's hero uncovered the involvement of the country's elite with Nephilim, fallen angels, and other dark characters in a scheme to subordinate all mankind. At the center of this scheme is a top secret government project to create several genetic lines of supersoldiers through a method known as transhumanism. The main character, detective John Michael McIntyre, attempts to bring all of those responsible for the murder to justice, but the leader of the group escapes after a shoot-out in the Arizona desert. McIntyre's pursuit of this former FBI agent takes him into bizarre territory. The title of this book, Rise of the Nephilim, Pergamos Ascending, reflects the increasing success of these nefarious characters in creating their supersoldiers and world, and evading discovery or capture. This worldwide confederacy is soon to establish its New World Order, which many citizens do not even recognize as rapidly materializing in our day. Detective McIntyre discovers that these demonic goals all parallel what happened in Genesis 6:1-7, and now their nefarious plan is apparent. Readers will be surprised to find that by the end of this complex tale of deception, they will have a real working knowledge of latter-day Bible prophecy that will enable them clearly to see world events that unquestionably signal our entry into the end-time.

All of our celebratory activities of Christmas are merely the trimmings of the season. The heart of the season is JESUS. The Christmas story penned by Matthew and Luke, points to the indescribable, unspeakable, inexpressible giftJesus (2 Corinthians 9:15). The Nativity is the first chapter of the great historical event of Gods coming in the person of Jesus into the world. Each aspect of the nativity setting of Jesus birth points to Him as the I AM. The I AMs in the gospel of John will guide you through not only the season of thankfulness and joyful giving but through the entire year. I pray this small book of Christmas reflections will enrich your season of joy, and enhance the entire upcoming year. As you reflect on Gods grace by being born and walking the earth to bring you life, His love displayed for you at Calvary, and His provision for you and your family during the year, may you be drawn to or closer to Jesus. Grace2U!